25 June 2025

Share

Share

Share

A whirlwind New York adventure captivates Mutual 5 resident

A whirlwind New York adventure captivates Mutual 5 resident


Editor’s Note: Mutual 5 resident Anna Derby decided to take a three-day trip with her son, James, to New York to watch granddaughter Rebekah’s theater performances. by Anna Derby LW contributor It was a hectic first day leaving Seal Beach at 5:30 a.m. to catch a flight to arrive in New York with barely time to freshen up for Rebekah’s performance at the Lee Strasberg Theater. We

Share

Hula dancers will bring aloha to Rowntree Gardens June 27

Hula dancers will bring aloha to Rowntree Gardens June 27


HUI O HULA Hui O Hula is a longstanding Hawaiian dance club in Leisure World. Its dancers enjoy spreading joy and aloha through hula dancing. Lessons are given twice a week regardless of skill level. This class is a way for the dancers to stay active and connect with others. Malihini/newcomers are always embraced with open arms. On Thursday afternoon, class is held outdoors under a

Share

Share

Share

Share

Music lovers invited to join weekly karaoke

Music lovers invited to join weekly karaoke


COMMUNITY KARAOKE Wednesday night karaoke held in Clubhouse 1 from 5:30-9:30 is bustling. On June 18, Carmen Edwards celebrated her birthday surrounded by her many singing friends. Leslie has such a pleasing voice that folks like to duet with her. She and Dorothy Ferrington sang an oldie, “Tumbling Tumbleweed.” A first-time karaoke singer, Sam Cross, delivered a good country tune ,“All

Share

LW Art League

LW Art League


The Leisure World Art League’s June 10 gathering featured Southern California artist Ruben Zavala, who has spent the last 10 years painting California landscapes from Laguna Beach to San Francisco. Zavala’s demonstration gave attendees an extraordinary opportunity to watch the live creation of a new painting, which was presented by Zavala to drawing winner Betty Lucero. Winners of the art competition

Share

Free line dancing offered before monthly country music dance

Free line dancing offered before monthly country music dance


GRF WEEKEND DANCES Abilene will host its regular monthly boot scootin’ dance this Saturday, June 28, at Clubhouse 2, starting at 7 p.m. The doors will open, and free dance lessons begin at 6:30. Reserving tables is prohibited. Abilene is Leisure World Seal Beach’s No. 1 country rock band, going strong for nearly 20 years. Abilene highlights Andre Dusomme on guitar and vocals, Jim Greer