GRF EVENTS The GRF Recreation Department invites residents, their families and friends to join the community’s official Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s big arrival Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in Veterans Plaza. People will be serenaded with holiday carolers, visit with friendly neighborhood elves and sit with Santa to discuss their behavior this year (good and bad). Photos with

ART LEAGUE Art League’s Spotlight on the Artist reception will be held on Nov. 22 at Clubhouse 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. The featured artist is Yevette Louie, a multi-talented artisan and artist. Louie is also a current vice president of the Lapidary Club and active member of the Art League, Ceramics Club, Photo Arts Club and the Culinary Club. Louie and her husband lived and travelled on a sailboat

In Library Leads, Library staff highlights new additions to the library collection that are worth checking out. “Burn” by Peter Heller Genre: Thriller/Suspense Longtime hunting buddies stumble out of the woods and into a post-apocalyptic Maine after their two-week, off-thegrid moose hunt, forcing them to fight their way home amidst bewildering secessionist violence and a shocking discovery.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL CLUB “Step into Christmas” is the theme for the Let the Good Times Roll Club’s holiday show and dance on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Clubhouse 2. Those who are especially fond of holiday music are invited to join the festivites and listen to holiday specials like “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Marshmallow World”

COMMUNITY KARAOKE Nov. 13 was a spirited karaoke night celebrating many birthdays with pumpkin pie. Bob Barnum sang a jivin’ “Everyone’s a Winner.” Anna Lam was in a holiday mood with “Last Christmas.” Sharon Knutson left the audience spellbound as she sang a cappella. Geoff Davies also sang a favorite song from his past. Vinny Correnti’s easy style sang “Snowbird.”