LV MOVIE NIGHT – MONDAY, JUNE 1 and JUNE 15
Uncle Nino – Monday, June 1 at 7 PM in the Assembly Room (AR). Enjoy the heartwarming film Uncle Nino, starring Joe Montegna and Anne Archer. Overworked executive Robert Micelli has little time for his family, which has become disconnected from one another. When Robert’s long-lost Uncle Nino unexpectedly arrives from Italy for a visit, his simple, old-fashioned ways help the Micellis rediscover the joy of La Famiglia. Rated PG Runtime – 110 minutes.
Georgia Rule – Monday, June 15 at 7 PM in the Assembly Room (AR). Georgia Rule is a comedy-drama starring Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, and Felicity Huffman and directed by legendary filmmaker Garry Marshall. The film tells the story of a rebellious teenager, Rachel (Lohan), who is sent by her frustrated mother (Huffman) to spend the summer in Idaho with her strict grandmother, Georgia (Fonda). As family secrets emerge, the three generations must navigate healing, forgiveness, and redemption. Please be aware: This movie is rated R. Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
VILLAGE ARTS – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Our annual Potluck Picnic in the Pavilion will be Wednesday, June 3 at noon. This event will take the place of our usual monthly meeting. All Village Arts members are invited to attend with a guest. Please contact Beverly Goring (text or call 603-504-5450 or email beverly.goring@gmail.com to let her know if you are bringing side dish or dessert item. The Club is providing chicken for the main course. We need to know how many are attending as soon as possible. See you there!
Kathy Whitesell will be teaching her watercolor classes on Monday, June 15 at 12:30 PM and Friday, June 19 at 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Contact Patti by text at 805-760-7673 to sign up.
Barb Mathis will have her mixed media classes on Friday, June 12 at 1 PM, $10. Contact Barb at 818-314-9939. Alexis St. John will be teaching a gouache class on Thursday, June 11 at 12:30 PM. Contact Patti at 805-760-7673 by text to sign up. All classes are in the Lanai Room and cost $10 including materials, paid at class. These classes fill up quickly so early signups are recommended.
OPEN MIC NIGHT – FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Don’t miss Open Mic Night on Friday, June 5 at 7 PM in the Assembly Room. Admission is free for all residents, with complimentary wine and snacks. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening of laughter, music, and community.
LV WOMEN’S GOLF – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Thank you to all who came out to support our successful Spring Cleaning Sale on May 16th!
Stay tuned for the results of the Club Championship played in May. Women’s Golf is meeting on Wednesday, June 10 in the Garden Room. Come at 1:30 PM for social and snacks. Take a chance on the 50/50 draw for $1 or $5. Business starts at 2 PM. Wednesday, June 24, which is the fourth Wednesday of the month, means a special event – Nine and Wine at 4 PM with a shotgun start and get together afterwards. There will be Open Play that morning. Regular Wednesday check-in time is 7:30 AM, first group tees off at 8 AM. Please bring $2 exact change.
SHOWTYME – FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Showtyme Presents “Frank Is Back in Town.” Our entertainer embraces his tribute to this iconic performer. Actually, it’s not one performer, they were the coolest of cool, handsome, talented, and funny icons that mesmerized the entertainment world in the 1950s and 60s. Have you guessed yet? They were known as “The Rat Pack.” June’s entertainer pays a velvety smooth tribute to many of the great male vocalists; you might call him a true crooner. He’s performed at the Tournament of Roses, the Rose Bowl Gala, The Philharmonic, American Veterans Award Special, Sony Pictures Fund Raiser, Cruise Ships and countless private and corporate functions. This evening’s entertainer is, Danny D. Why not dance in your seat or better yet in the aisles while listening to Danny D perform “New York, New York,” “The Way you Look Tonight,” “My Way,” “Come Fly with Me,” “My Kind of Town,” “That’s Life,” just to name a few. Let’s not forget, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr’s timeless songs. It’s an evening you don’t want to miss. Bring your family, neighbors, friends and of course yourself, to timeless classic songs from the great entertainers. Mark the date for Friday, June 12 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:45 PM in the Assembly Room (AR). Admission is free to 2026 Showtyme members. Non-members – a $10 donation per person. Membership is available for $20 per person. 50/50 raffle is available with 2 lucky winners. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at 805-383-1518.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY – JUNE 13, JUNE 27
Saturday Night Dance Party (Social Dancing)
Lesson – 6:30- 7:20 – Dance – 7:30-10:00
JUNE 13 Band: Tropic Starr
Lesson: Tango
Teacher: Michael
JUNE 27 Band: Eric Ekstrand Trio
Lesson: East Coast Swing
Teacher: Janet
JOIN THE FUN – DOOR PRIZES – BYOB & ANY SNACKS YOU WANT
LV RACQUET CLUB – SATURDAY, JUNE 13
The Racquet Club is holding a Village-Wide OPEN HOUSE event on Saturday, June 13 at the courts from 9 AM – Noon. It is a Thank You to the Village for providing us the courts for our enjoyment, exercise and friendships. It is also a chance for any Leisure Village resident to learn a bit about the three sports the Club supports – Pickleball, Tennis and Paddle Tennis.
The latest Reserved Court Times for the Paddle Tennis and Pickleball courts are always posted on the Court Bulletin Board and at https://sites.google.com/view/leisurevillageracquetclub/court-schedule.
MUSIC CLUB SPECIAL EVENT – SUNDAY, JUNE 14
The LV Music Club proudly presents the Music of Neil Diamond on Sunday, June 14 at 2 PM in the Assembly Room (AR). This is one performance you truly won’t want to miss. Neil Diamond’s unforgettable music comes alive as Kenny Hale and his exceptional band deliver an energetic and authentic concert experience. From the first note to the last, it promises to be an afternoon filled with wonderful music, great memories, and plenty of sing-along moments. There are still some tickets available. Tickets are $15 per person and include light refreshments. You can purchase tickets at all Music Club events or call Marci Lapair at 818-399-0843 or Frank Jimenez at 805-836-2498.
PLAYERS GUILD – THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Players Guild veteran Judie McAskill directs the Players Guild show on Thursday, June 18 at 7 PM in the Assembly Room(AR). Judie directed three annual plays for the Culver City Senior Center before moving to Leisure Village. The cast includes accomplished Players Guild actors and two new thespians, Diane O’Neil and Amy Ticho. This month’s workshop features comedic scenes and monologues, including “Dear John to Santa Claus; Mrs. Claus has a new man now!” and “Up and Down,” about what happens when the toilet seat is left up.
Dorene and Lewis Blair are holding auditions for their show, “Songs That Tell a Story,” on Thursday, June 4 at 7 PM in the AR. The show features original songs woven into a script with colorful and memorable characters. Non-singers are encouraged to audition. Memorization isn’t required, so come prepared to sing any song not in the show. The script includes “Copacabana,” “Ode to Billy Joe,” “Harper Valley PTA,” “The MTA Song,” “Cat in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Operator,” “The Gambler,” “The Nights the Lights Went out in Georgia,” and “Piece by Piece.” The show will be directed by the Blairs. Contact Dorene Blair at 781-248-3144.
Remember that your annual Players Guild membership of $10 means you see nine workshops throughout the year for free. You cannot participate on stage without the membership. The annual April “big show” cost $15 this year. All workshops are the third Thursday of each month (except May and December). Since our holiday show includes a dinner, there is a charge.
GRAPES R US – FRIDAY, JUNE 19
With a nod to Fathers’ Day, our June 19 tasting will be themed “Father and Son Winemakers.” It’s an intriguing idea to be presented by Harold Howarth. We look forward to seeing you there. Our club tasting sessions are usually held on the third Friday of the month, in the AR. The doors open at 6:30 PM, so come early to get a table before the prompt 7 PM start. All LV residents are welcome, and you can sign up for free to receive the monthly invitation. Email Barbara at grapesruslv@gmail.com or call her at 805-303-1518. Each tasting session is $15. Check out our website: grapes-r-us.mailchimpsites.com
BILLIARD CLUB – SATURDAY, JUNE 20
One of the Billiard Club’s favorite events is in June. It’s the Picnic-in-the-Park on Saturday, June 20 at Noon. Tickets are $15. Also, there is a 9-ball tournament scheduled in early July (6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 and 16). Sign up begins June 18. Drop by the Billiard room for the Wednesday afternoon league and/or for the Thursday Night Round Robin or anytime you feel like it. There may be a party around the fire pit on the back patio. There is still a need for coordinators to oversee the Social Round Robin night. Contact Kathy Wirtz 818-445-1057 for membership and/or dues. You must be a Billiard Club member to play in the tournaments. The billiards room is open every day till 10 PM. Feel free to drop by and play or just visit.
LET’S DANCE- SATURDAY, JUNE 20
For June we’ll be rock and roll dancing and listening to Dave the Piano Man. Admission to Let’s Dance is just $10 per person. A 50/50 is also offered. The dance is on Saturday, June 20, the third Saturday in the Assembly Room (AR). Dancing will be from 7-10 PM. A 50/50 drawing is also offered. Coffee, water, and punch will be provided as well as dancing the night away. You may bring your own refreshments.
MAVERICKS – FRIDAY, JUNE 26
This Month Mavericks Club is sponsoring a delicious pizza party in the Pavillion on Friday, June 26 from 5 – 9 PM. This year we are featuring mouthwatering pizza from Toppers! A variety of pizzas along with a salad will be served at 5:30 PM. Yummy cookies for dessert. Come and dance to the music of the ever popular DJ Muevelo. Tickets for members are $20 which includes wine, beer and water. Tickets will be available in the AR lobby on Wednesday, June 10, Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 from 9 – 11:00 AM. Tickets may also be purchased beginning on June 1 from Liz Novi at 925-413-0412 and Liz Ross at 661-714-2209.
LV WOMEN’S CLUB – DARK IN JUNE
While the Women’s Club will be “dark” in June, we invite you to SAVE THE DATE of Thursday, July 9 to enjoy the Lip Sync and Sing Along Event. If you are interested in joining the list of performers, please contact Kathy Wien at 310-413-5114 for more information. Our lunch and Social Hour events will continue as usual. See you in July!
THE GROOVIN’ EASY SWING BAND – TUESDAYS
Every Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM in the Assembly Room (AR). Come listen in on the Groovin’ Easy Swing Band rehearsals. Their smooth swing tunes always make for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact: Marci Lapair – 818-399-0843 or Debbie Goodman – 818-523-0731.
BINGO – WEDNESDAYS
Looking for a fun night out with neighbors and friends? Join us for bingo and a chance to win up to $500! Schedule: Assembly Room (AR) doors open at 4:45 PM and close at 5:45PM. First-Time Players: receive a free dauber to mark your 17 games. Please arrive by 5:30 PM for helpful instruction. Buy-in: $16 covers a variety of 17 game styles. Refreshments: complimentary cookies, coffee, and tea. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Come see what all the excitement is about-we would love to have you there! Contact John Herrera at 805-419-4195.
VERTERAN’S CLUB – DARK UNTIL TUESDAY, JULY
