16 February 2022

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Finding shuffleboard’s LW roots

Finding shuffleboard’s LW roots


The game of shuffleboard and the LW Shuffleboard Club have something in common. It turns out the beginnings of each is not well-known or -documented. Shuffleboard likely began as a game in the pubs and palaces of England. During the 15th century, the aristocracy and the peasants alike would slide English coins, originally called “groats,” down polished tabletops. The object was to get the

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Community   Karaoke

Community Karaoke


Essie Hicks There was a nice crowd at the karaoke party on Feb. 9, as Ren Villaneuva and others joined voices in singing “Besame Mucho” and “Greenfields” in memory of longtime members Joe Sabroso and Mike Breen. In all, 31 singers performed that night. While Pete Tupas, Tino Tupas and Don Sunday prefer to sing soothing ballads, other vocalists enjoy songs with a strong beat that gets

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Genealogy Club

Genealogy Club


All residents are invited to the Genealogy Club’s membership meeting on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Christine Cohen will be speaking on the “Grand Army of the Republic Records.” Cohen is a longtime member of the Whittier Area Genealogy Society and has served in many capacities, including as president. She is also a member of the El Redondo Chapter of the Daughters of the American

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Hui O Hula dancers practice ….

Hui O Hula dancers practice ….


Hui O Hula dancers practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Veterans Plaza. The class is currently learning "Aloha Kauai," composed by Maiki Aiu Lake; it praises the beauty of the island and hospitable hostess Luana of the Malina family. Beginners are welcome the first 45 minutes of class on Tuesdays to discover basic steps and simple hula. Jojo Weingart

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GAF Shredding Service will be held March 8

GAF Shredding Service will be held March 8


The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) Shredding Service will be held on Tuesday, March 8, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot from 10 a.m.-noon. The GAF wants to remind residents of the following rules to have the event run smoothly: • All residents are asked to drop off their documents and go. There will be no chairs to sit on, and no line will be allowed to form. GAF volunteers will guard bags until