Among LWs 9,000 residents, there is a lot of musical talent, though much of it is latent and needs to be unleashed and developed. Leisure World Orchestra is restarting on June 16. Those who have musical interest and talent, even if it has been dormant since high school or college, are encouraged to rehabilitate that talent and relive the fun of playing classical music. There is especially a need

On May 20, 13 members of the LW Book Club met via Zoom. All present enjoyed the book “Freakonomics” by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt and were engaged in the discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. The group will discuss “The Leopard” by Giuseppe TomasidiLampedusa.Thepopular historical fiction novel has been translated from Italian

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The GRF Mini Farm’s Master Gardeners workshop titled “Insect Pest Management” will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m. The link can be found on the Mini Farm website at www.lwsb. com/mini-farm/ that morning. All are welcome to attend, but current and prospective mini farmers are especially encouraged to join.

The LW Coin Club will meet on June 9 on the green adjacent to 13550 Medinac Lane, 103-L, starting at 1:30 p.m. and continuing until the last coin is auctioned off (likely around 3:30). Meetings are informal, mostly centering on the quest for that one coin needed to fill a folder and a discussion with a dealer about a desired purchase. Hobbyists, investors and new visitors, especially the resident

In quite a change from the previous week’s gloomy outing, it was beautiful and sunny at Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana on May 24. Thirteen men and guest Digna Vesely teed off at the well-manicured, par-70, 5,800-yard course. The tees, fairways and greens were again in great condition, and with the good weather, it was surprising that only six of the 13 rounds were under par, though the course

The next fused glass class, taught by Yevette Louie, is on June 8 from 12:30-3 p.m. The cost is $10. Anyone interested should sign up in the Lapidary Room in Clubhouse 4. The room is open Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m.