ZUMBA DANCE CLUB The Zumba Dance Club gets into the holiday spirit by dancing "Hava Nagila" and other holiday classics. Each class is a calorie burner and offers a full body workout. The club meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 6, and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in Veterans Plaza. For more information, contact Peggy Beste 310-489-2390.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 327 The American Legion Post 327’s Pick A Deal Game Show will offer attendees the chance to win $200 in groceries. Those who want to try their luck can attend the event on Jan. 11 in Clubhouse 2 at noon; the show starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $15. This new game show is inspired by television shows like “Let’s Make a Deal” and others. All are welcome

NEW YEAR'S EVE Leisure Worlders will have two choices for celebration on New Year’s Eve: ballroom dance in Clubhouse 4 or country rock in Clubhouse 2. Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. The band plays regularly at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third

Winners announced in GRF's annual tree decorating contest The Recreation Department selected five clubs to decorate Christmas trees in our clubhouses for the GRF annual decorating contest. Clubs chosen were: The Gong Show Club in Clubhouse 1, Let the Good Times Roll in Clubhouse 2, Hui O Hula in Clubhouse 3, Lapidary and Jewelry Club in Clubhouse 4, and LW Table Tennis Club in Clubhouse 6.

by Katya Lukina Section Editor As one enters the enclosed patio of Mutual 4 resident Andrea Maas, they’re immediately surrounded by nativity sets from around the world, with more to offer inside her unit. Even her bathroom puts people in the spirit of Christmas. She started collecting them when she and her husband, an Air Force veteran, were stationed in Germany in the ‘70s. Though

Spots are available for immediate lease at the Community Gardens. Would-be gardeners can visit the Leisure World website, www. lwsb.com, to sign up. Find the Community tab, then choose Community Garden Waitlist and complete the online form. Applicants will receive a letter from the Recreation Department confirming that they’ve received a plot. For more information, email minifarm@lwsb.com