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Catalina Island Day Trip, Wed., Aug. 14 Price: $110 per person. Stroll the quaint streets of Avalon and explore the adventurous village of Two Harbors. Hike past grazing buffalo and dive into crystal clear water. Price includes: round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation and round-trip boat transportation to Catalina Island. Curt Tucker will be our guide. Meet: 7:15 AM, Return: 9:00 PM, Cancel Date: July 11. Pageant of the Masters, Aug. 27-28 *TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE* Price: $188 Double; $225 Single. Join us at the Masters to celebrate the 80th birthday of living pictures. Our home will be Dana Point Marina Inn & Harbor. Day two begins with a complimentary breakfast, then on to the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Price includes: deluxe motor coach transportation, one night hotel accommodations, ticket to the Pageant and admission to San Juan Capistrano Mission. Curt Tucker will be our guide. Meet: 8:30 AM, Return: 6:00 PM. Aquarius Casino, Laughlin, Sept. 9-11 Price: $138 Double; $173 Single. Price includes deluxe motor coach transportation, tips, baggage handling and two nights accommodations. Meet: 8:30 AM, Return: 6:30 PM, Cancel Date: Aug. 7. USS Iowa – Battleship of the Presidents, Thurs., Oct. 3 Price: $89 per person. Experience a walk on the decks of the USS Iowa, the biggest U.S. battleship ever built! Price includes: deluxe motor coach transportation, docent led tour, lunch at 22nd Street landing and Curt Tucker as your guide. **ALERT – This tour requires climbing ladders and navigating stairs and narrow walkways. Meet: 8:15 AM, Return: 4:30 PM, Cancel Date: Sept. 3. Annual Octoberfest – Big Bear, Sun., Oct. 13 Price: $86 per person. Come join us at Bier Garden that includes a Sport Garden with large screen TV’s to test you skills at log sawing, etc. Both German/American beer and German food. Great entertainment and the famous stroll down “Budenstrasse” to check out the vendors’ wares. Price includes: deluxe motor coach transportation, water on board, entry into Oktoberest, lunch/glass beer or wine, a commemorative BeerStein and Oktoberfest breads. Meet: 7:15 AM, Return: 7:00 PM, Cancel Date: Sept. 5.

Palm Springs Follies – The Last Hurrah! Final Season, Dec. 12-13 Price: $198 Double; $230 Single. After 23 years, the Follies will be closing their doors! Susan Anton will be headliner with famous ventriloquist, Brad Cummings. Our stay will be at Palm Mountain Resort. In the evening you may enjoy the Villagefest with 200 booths or be dropped off at the Casino. Day two begins with breakfast, then a celebrity home tour and visit to the Date Farm. Curt Tucker will be our guide. See flyer in Travel Office for more details. Meet: 8:00 AM, Return: 6:00 PM, Cancel Date: Oct. 24.

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REGISTERED CLUBS, GROUPS AND SUB-COMMITTEES

 

T H I S   ‘ N ’   T H A T   A N N O U N C E M E N T S CAMARILLO SPRINGS CERT Village residents are invited to join Jan Cheveres and Robbie Dornick of Camarillo Springs CERT when they share their experiences and actions during the recent Springs Fire. This informational event will be held in the MPR on Sept. 11 (9/11) at 7:00 PM in the MPR. TECH RESOURCE CENTER The LV Computer Club has changed its status from a club to a sub-committee of Ed and Rec. The Club name has changed its name to Tech Resource Center (TRC). The computer room will remain open for residents with keys. Classes and mentoring will continue to be a part of the new group. More info will follow as the group is reorganized. If you are interested in being a mentor, contact Kathy Wirtz, 384-8508. SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES Two new sign language classes will be offered in Sept. after Labor Day. Glenn Whitlock who taught a beginner’s class last spring will once again be the instructor for these classes. A new beginner’s class will begin starting Sept. 9 at 5:00 PM in the MPR. The class will focus on the basics of sign language through group activities including games, conversation and direct instruction. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of fingerspelling, build approximately 200 signs including some emergency signs, and learn about the origins of sign language in America. An Intermediate Class will be offered to those with a mastery of the spring class or those with a functional level of basic sign language. Students will expand their sign language vocabulary through direct instruction, various activities including songs, The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and situational dialogue. This class will begin Sept. 9 in the Lanai Room at 5:00 PM on Mondays. Students will be given handouts during each class and have access to the game materials between sessions. All classes are presented at no charge. Come prepared to learn a new language and expand the mind! Contact: Glenn Whitlock, 910-0189 VIVA THE VILLAGE! WATCH IT? Watch What? Watch…Viva the Village! on LVTV (channel 25 or 995). Viva the Village! features a variety show with John Baillie interviewing special guests, going out and about in the community with Villagers on the Town and Debra Guill as the Calendar Diva updating you with happenings here in the Village. Viva the Village! Show times are: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat at 9:15 AM; 3:15 PM; 7:15 PM. Calendar Diva is shown daily at: 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM. Contact: Bob O’Connor, 437-6798. SO-CAL EDISON MEDICAL BASELINE PROGRAM If you have a medical condition requiring electricity-powered life support equipment, you may be eligible to receive additional baseline allocation. Certification by a doctor is required. Medical Baseline program offers an additional year-round baseline allocation of 16.5 kWh per day in addition to your seasonal baseline for your region. Life-Support Devices Include: Aerosol Tent; Pressure Pad; Apnea Monitor; Pressure Pump; Compressor Concentrator; Respirator; Electronic Nerve Stimulator; Suction Machine; Oxygen Generator; Ultrasonic Nebulizer; Electrostatic Nebulizer; Inhalation Pulmonary Pressure; Breather Machine; Dialysis Machine; Hemodialysis Machine; Motorized Wheelchair. To obtain a pamphlet and application call SCE at 800-447-6620. Contact: Harvey Brosler a Village resident, 465-0006.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T GROOVING EASY BAND The band will be playing in the AR on Tues., Aug. 13 from 7:00-9:00 PM. This event is free and coffee and cookies are available at intermission. This band plays some great music, so come and enjoy. Contact: Roy Badger, 388-9335. MUSIC APPRECIATION We meet every first and third Fri. at 10:00 AM in the MPR. For more information on the next program, check our flyer on the Atrium bulletin board. Contact: Josette Dietrich, 482-4950. LV MUSICIANS CLUB Our next big event is on Sun., Aug. 11 from 2:00-4:30 PM in the AR. The great Night Blooming Jazzmen will be playing some fantastic Dixieland Jazz to entertain us. Tickets are $7. Tickets can be obtained from Roz Feldman, 383-6566 or Roy Badger, 388-9335. On Sun., Sept. 29 we are having a variety show with the Grooving Easy Band and The Broadway Bound Vocal Group. This group has performed at the Thousand Arts Performing Center and the Alliance For the Arts and many other venues. PLAYERS GUILD Players Guild will be holding their monthly meeting Thurs., Aug. 15 at 7:30 PM in the AR. After a short meeting we will have a workshop, "The Music of Irving Berlin," which was scheduled to be presented by Marty Simons, but is now being produced & directed by Stan Reshes in Marty's memory. The evening will be a wonderful musical evening of popular Irving Berlin songs sung by our own residential stars. As usual, delicious refreshments will follow. Contact: Joyce Belcher, hi5brie@aol.com. SING-A-LONG The next meeting will be from 7:00-8:30 PM on Aug. 12. Irene Olson will be playing the piano for us that evening. Contact: Roy Badger, 388-9355.

C L U B S AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Our monthly meeting is on the first Wed. at 2:00 PM in the Garden Room. We are FCC licensed amateur radio operators. In an emergency, we operate the LV Emergency Communications Center, one of a very few such non-governmental Emergency Operation Centers that are part of the county Auxiliary Communication Services (ACS). We link with county hospitals, police, fire, Red Cross, city and county emergency communication centers. The Ventura County ACS amateur radio operators operate the backup emergency county communication centers. Our presence in CERT means we will have radio operators in the field with the CERT teams. Anyone with a current Amateur Radio Operator’s License or who is interested in obtaining one, contact Ted Lansing, 484-3884 or attend our monthly meeting.

BILLIARD CLUB We will not be holding a Billiard Club meeting in Aug. Come join the fun at our Social Night every Thurs. evening; play a game of pool, sign up around 6:15 PM for the new mini-competition or join the group for a fun game of “LCR.” Contact: Jeanne White, 207-9869 or John Wirtz, 384-8508. BOOSTERS CLUB The Booster Club is the only organization in the Village whose sole purpose it to enhance the community with fun and fellowship by raising funds for projects outside the LVA budget. Plans for our next events include a Day at the Races and perhaps a game show pitting clubs and Villages against each other. We cannot continue to be successful without help from the community. We invite you to join us the third Mon. of each month at 7:00 PM in the MPR. We have great fun and do great things; please join us. Contact: Marilyn Riveles, 383-5706.

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BOWLING CLUB The LV Bowling League will start the new season on Sept 13. The regular sign-up period has ended, but we are always looking for substitutes and, if enough people sign up between now and Sept 10, we will add another team. Currently, 15 teams are participating. Contact: Bob Cohen, 217-4118. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club meets on the first Wed. of the month for a competition meeting where members submit digital images and a professional judge gives invaluable critique. The third Wed. of the month is a workshop or speaker where we learn new software or share our photographic skills. There is NO workshop in Aug. Our next field trip will be a docent-lead tour of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Mon., Aug. 19. Be sure to bring your camera. The club won many ribbons at the Ventura County Fair. Contact: Judy Spector, 384-9039. CERAMICS CLUB There is an interest list going for the next couple of beginning hand-building classes. If you are interested, stop by the ceramics room and fill out the yellow form. Contact: Carol, lvaceramics@gmail.com. CERAMIC MOLD DECORATORS CLUB We meet Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Ceramics Room to work on individual projects, visit, and help each other where needed. You can pour your own pieces using the many molds we have or buy items elsewhere and bring them to work on. Stop by and see if this is something you'd be interested in. Contact: Lucile Terry, 484-2589. CHESS CLUB The LV Chess Club meets Wed. and Fri. from 10:00 AM-Noon in the Annex. Lessons are available for beginners and for those who need their long-ago skills refreshed. The atmosphere is casual, and coffee and cookies are served to that purpose. Come join us, give your brain a workout. Contact: Tim, 384-9079 or Ivan, 482-6528. DUPLICATE BRIDGE -INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DUPLICATE BRIDGE Join us in the Garden Room. Contact Clara at 388-2166 for 1:00 PM bridge on Mon. and 7:00 PM on Thurs. evenings. Mon., Hemu and Mamata Kalle, 388-9360, Wed., Kay Bell, 482-9711 and Fri., Betty Rasmussen, 807-8829.

MAVERICKS The Mavericks will be dark on the fourth Fri. of Aug. Instead, we are having a “Movie Night In The Park” on Thurs., Aug. 22 at 7:30 PM in the Picnic Area by the Annex. Bring your chair, a flashlight, pick up a couple of goodies at the concession stand (popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for a donation or BYOB) and watch a free movie (suggested donation for non-members is $2). The movie we will be showing is the hilarious comedy, “The Birdcage,” starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Nathan Lane. Hope you will all come and enjoy this night under the stars like the good old days!  Please join us on Fri., Sept. 27 at 6:00 PM for a “Picnic In The AR” with hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. We had such great participation and fun in July at “Game Night”, we will be setting up some games for everyone to enjoy after the dinner. Look for all the details in the September “ILV” issue. If you have any questions or comments, call President Jeanne White, 207-9869. MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION Club meetings are held on the second Tues. of the month in the MPR at 2:00 PM. Come early to enjoy refreshments and participate in our 50/50 drawing. Men's 9 and 18 Hole Weekly Tournaments are played every Tues., 8:00 AM at the LV Golf Course. Eighteen Regulation Tournaments are played outside our village at local golf courses during the year. For information on club membership call John Baumgardner at 377-0966. OUR NEW SEASON IS NOW UNDERWAY. JOIN US FOR GOLF & A NICE WALK ON THE GRASS. NEW YORK CLUB The New York Club meets on the first Thurs. of each month in the AR at 7:30 PM. All residents, including non-New Yorkers, are invited to join. Dues are $7. We welcome volunteers who would like to participate in the planning and

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implementation of our programs. We will be dark this Sept., but our Oct. 3 meeting will be a special one for members only. If you are not a member, now is the time to become one. Contact: Florence Sklarz, 482-5001. ORIGAMI (paper folding) Origami will meet at 1:00 PM in the Sewing Room on Thurs., Sept. 12. We will be creating gifts and decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Beginners can do many projects and assistance is always available from your team teachers. Contact: Louise, 388-3704 or Betty Rasmussen, 807-8829. PET CLUB The Ventura County Sheriff's K9 Division will be our program for Mon., Aug. 12 at 7:00 PM in the Pavilion. All Villagers are invited. Do not bring pets to this meeting. There will be a donation box for the Ventura County Sheriff's Canine Foundation Fund that is used for expenses including veterinary care. Contact: Mary Ann Robnett, 484-9694. THE PINOCHLE CLUB We will be offering training sessions so if you are curious about learning Pinochle, then consider joining us, but give us a call first. We meet every Tues. from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Garden Room. We mostly play 4-hand double deck Pinochle. Stop by some Tues. and observe the action. Contact: Jack, 388-9400

RACQUET CLUB The annual Racquet Club picnic is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 17, in the picnic area at 12:30 PM for members and guests. This will be a catered luncheon. Check the court bulletin board for more details. Contact: Diane, 419-4325.

PADDLE TENNIS A new Round Robin group is now playing every Tues. at 5:30 PM. This session is for advanced beginner thru intermediate level players. Anyone wishing to improve their playing skills is invited; you do not have to be a Racquet Club member to join this fun-loving group. This game time is for people who know how to play, not for those needing to learn the rules of the game. Contact: Trish, 991-6374. PICKLEBALL Pickleball continues each Mon. and Wed., starting at 9:00 AM at the courts; free lessons given each Mon. and Wed; you are invited to earn the fastest growing senior sport in the country. Contact: John Peterson, 388-1230.

TABLE TENNIS/PING-PONG Lessons for beginners are given every Tues. at 2:30 PM in the Paddle Palace in the Annex. At 3:30 PM open play starts for all skill levels. Contact: John Peterson, 388-1230.

RV CLUB Attention Members and Invited Guests---The Sept. meeting has been changed to Mon., Sept. 16, at 6:30 PM in the AR for a meet and greet to be followed by our Sept. meeting. Two campouts are on the books. The first will be on Sept. 12-15 at Port Hueneme. Contact: Sharon Loney, 987-8292. The second is Flying Flags, Buellton, Oct. 17-20. Contact: Mary Beil at mary@earljeffreys.com or 987-7901. She may also be contacted regarding information about the club, dues, or adding your name to our e-mail list. SHUFFLEBOARD Everyone is doing very well and enjoying shuffleboard; there is a lot of enthusiasm and interest. We play shuffleboard every Wed. at 9:30 AM. Villagers are invited to join; there are no dues and you can practice at any time. Come join the fun. Contact: Diane Hawrylo, President, 482-8584. VETERANS CLUB On Thurs., Aug. 22 in the MPR at 7:30 PM we will be showing club member Chris Hansen's recording for the Veteran's History Project and his WWII service. There will be coffee and snacks after the meeting. We will also be making reservations for the Oct. pizza dinner at this meeting. Cost: $8 per plate for: 2 slices of pizza, salad, soda and dessert. Contact: Paul Herring, 445-9272.

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VILLAGE ARTS The next meeting will be on Wed., Sept. 4. There will be a demonstration in woodworking with four skilled artists carving toys, figures and other decorative objects. Contacts: Pat McGregor, 822-7111 or Gwen Zimring, 389.5469. If you need a ride to the Recreation Center, call Reggie Katz, 384-1904.

Wii BOWLING CLUB Leisure Village Wii Bowling is fun and easy. If you can hold a remote, and focus on a large TV screen, you can participate in Wii Bowling. Ninety-minute Wii Bowling Club pre-scheduled sessions are on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Dues are only $4 until the end of the year. To join, or for more info about the Club and scheduling procedures, contact Paul Schifanelli, 419-4124 or Carole Miller, 383-0715. WOMEN’S CLUB The Women's Club Tues. workshop is located in the MPR from 9:00-11:00 AM every week. Open to everyone for value-priced gifts for yourself or for any occasion; find handmade novelty items, afghans, quilts, retro-jewelry; and discounted See's candy certificates and suckers. A few of the "thank you" letters will be posted out of the many received from charities benefitting from our sales. Contact: Betty Dean, 383-3647. WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION Women's 9 and 18 hole tournaments are played on Wed. at 8:00 AM. We're a fun and friendly group and welcome new members with enthusiasm. We are initiating a mentor program for prospective and new members wanting help with their game. Contact: Marianne McInerney, 484-2965, for membership and mentor info. Our monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wed. of the month in the Garden Room at 2:00 PM. Come early at 1:30 PM for socializing, refreshments and to participate in the 50/50 drawing. On Aug. 21 we will host the Men's Golf for a golf tournament and luncheon. Golf $1, Lunch $6. Contact: Wilma, 383-2022, for tickets. Looking forward to the Summer Ringer on Sept., 4, 11, 18 & 25. Contact: Merle, 444-2965. WRITERS' CLUB – WRITE-PRESENT-LISTEN-ENJOY-LEARN The Writers Club meets every Mon. at 1:00 PM in the MPR. The Club’s purpose is to bring together residents to present stories or poems on any subject, real or fictitious, including thought provoking topics. Many stories relate to events in member's lives. The Club provides a fruitful avenue to document meaningful aspects of childhood and adult memories, or family anecdotes that have never been shared with others or families. Microphones provided. The only limitations are on stories of a specific religion, or partisan political issues. Members read stories or poems while other members come to listen, enjoy and learn. Members do not critique stories but may comment. Suggested topics for presentation at each meeting are furnished. Suggested topics for Aug. 12 is "My Favorite Newspaper/Magazine, for Aug. 19 is “Would I Want To Go To Mars" and for Aug. 26 is "Memories Of My Grandparents.” Contact: Harvey S. Brosler, President, hsbros@roadrunner.com or 465-0006.

D A N C E BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, TUES. Class meets every Tues. from 2:30-4:00 PM in the AR. Extra help is available 2:30-3:00 PM. Regular class is 3:00-4:00 PM. We dance to various styles of music. Come join the fun. This activity is great for the mind, body and spirit. No charge. Contact: Sharon O'Connor, 910-9428. DAVE AND ESTHER’S INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE CLASS, FRI. Due to the teacher’s illness, this class is temporarily on hold. Contact: Sharon O’Connor, 910-9428.

FIRST FRI. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE The monthly dance is held on the first Fri. of the month from 7:00-10:00 PM in the AR. The next dance is Sept. 6 with a dance lesson at 8:15 PM. The $5 fee includes punch, water and coffee. Contact: Sharon O’Connor, 910-9428.

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FOREVER-YOUNG DANCE CLUB The Forever Young Dance Club is hosting dances on the third Fri. of the month in the AR from 7:00-10:00 PM. Music will be by live bands playing 50’s, 60’s and 70’s type music. The tickets are $7 at the door or purchased from club members. This is a fun night for all filled with that “good old rock and roll music” we all enjoy listening or dancing to. As always, BYOB. Upcoming band on Fri., Aug. 16 will be Pier 101. Contact: William Lamar, 482-9018. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING International Folk Dances meets every Mon. between 1:00-2:30 PM in Sun Room. We do dances from Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia, Greece and Japan. No experience necessary - just come and have fun. Men and women are both welcome. Valerie Daley is our fun and great instructor. Contact: Michele, 383 9996. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE Come and enjoy the Ballroom Dance atmosphere of our Saturday Night Dance at 7:30 PM. Waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha, swing, and line dance to live music or just come to listen and socialize. Cost is only $7 with FREE coffee, tea, punch and popcorn. BYOB. The schedule for the month of Aug.: The Rhythm Kings on Aug. 10, Jerry Dokken group on Aug. 17,

and Dick Parent on Aug. 28. See you Sat. night! Contact: Therese Kaiser, 388-9302. SHARON'S ADVANCED BEGINNER LINE & INTERMEDIATE DANCE CLASS, FRI. Class meets every Fri. from 2:30-4:00 PM in the AR or MPR. Intermediate lesson is taught from 2:30-3:00 PM; advanced beginner is taught from 3:00-4:00 PM. Most dances taught will help you do the dances at the First Fri. Country Western Dance. No charge. Contact: Sharon O'Connor, 910-9428.

E X E R C I S E EXERCISE GROUP The exercise group meets in the Pavilion south of the swimming pool each weekday morning at 8:30 AM for 30 minutes of simple stretching designed to keep you mobile and well-balanced. Newcomers welcome. This is a great way to start your day. Contact: Joan McConnell, 419-4510. No reservations required. WATER VOLLEYBALL Saturdays and Sundays have been added! Come play Water Volleyball every Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 11:00-11:45 AM in the front end of the pool. The pool will remain open to swimmers. Join in - it’s free and it’s fun. Contact: Maxine Mennen, 796-7571. FREE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Free Low Impact Aerobics class meets Thurs. in the Annex from 10:00-11:00 AM; bring a mat if you have one. If you can't use a mat, you can use a chair. This is a fun time; meet new friends and socialize - beats sitting on your couch watching TV. The class is ongoing, start whenever you are ready. Contact: Sue-Ellen, 312-1991. STRENGTH TRAINING Strength Training Class starts summer semester Tues. through Sept. 3 from 4:30-5:30 PM in the AR. Cost is $30 for 10 weeks. Work your core, improve your strength, balance, range of motion and coordination as you work out with weights and SPRI bands. Contact: Sue-Ellen, 312-1991. MUSIC AND MOTION AEROBICS CLASS If you want to get fit and lose weight while having fun, try the Music and Motion aerobics class. It features a variety of music, low-impact aerobic exercise tailored to your needs, bone-building exercises, strength training and balance-improvement activities. The certified instructor, Renee, makes it fun. She has 19 years of experience and is highly qualified. The class meets on Mon., Wed. and Fri. (except for the first Mon. of each month) in the AR from 9:00-10:00 AM. The first class is free; the cost per class is $5. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water and hand weights if you’d like to use them, and wear your dancing shoes. Arrive 10 minutes early to register. You’ll find a friendly group of women who like to get fit and have fun. Contact: Mary Doyle, 987-9720.  

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 WATER AEROBICS Try free low-Impact exercise in the pool. Sessions are every Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 11:00-11:45 AM. During the session, the pool is closed to swimmers. Exercising in the pool is easy and healthy. Night-time Water Aerobics are back every Tues. and Thurs. evenings at 6:00 PM, during which time the pool will remain open to swimmers. If you haven’t tried it yet, come join us. YOGA There are two Yoga classes, one on Tues. and one on Thurs. Both classes meet in the AR. Sign in starts at 9:30 AM and the Yoga class begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:15 AM. The cost for each class is $5. You should bring Yoga mat and a strap. Contact: Bonni or Holli, 419-4935 or send an email message to Bonnhol@aol.com.

C R A F T S LAPIDARY Would you like to learn how to make jewelry from natural rock, one of earth's beauties? Would you like to grind and polish various shapes from nature's beautiful stones and minerals? The Lapidary Room and equipment is available to all Village residents once they become qualified. Lessons are available on Tues. at 10:00 AM, Wed. at 1:00 PM and Thurs. at 6:30 PM in the Lapidary Room. There is a one-time fee of $3. Contact: Fred, 389-0787. THE STONERS The Stoners invite you to our meetings every Mon. at 3:00 PM in the MPR. We enjoy making jewelry and teaching others how to make jewelry. We also do some types of jewelry repair. Contact: Aleta Howarth, 236-0040. THE QUILTERS The Quilters Circle meets every Fri. in the Sewing Room from 1:00-4:00 PM. We work on our own projects and have very congenial, amusing and informative conversation. We do not teach, but aid in making choices and solving quilting problems. Contact: Maxine Fritz, 482-7798.

S E R V I C E S   A N D   M I S C E L L A N E O U S SELF AWARENESS GROUP We meet every Sat. in the Garden Room from 1:30-3:00 PM. If you are interested in learning and discovering the “why” of your attitude and behavior, come join us. Contact: Maxine Fritz, 482-7798.

SINGLE ACTIVE SENIORS The first ever Club Faire last month was a complete success. Many of our LV singles attended the event and signed our attendance sheet. For those of you who are interested, our next Dinner Out at Ottavio's Italian Restaurant, will be held on Tues, Aug. 13. All you need to do is phone Lee @ 484-3289 for a reservation. We get a private room, therefore, the reservation is an absolute must! Hope to see you on Aug. 13. WOODSHOP Our volunteer craftsmen accept items for repair on Tues. and Wed. from 10:00 AM-Noon at the Woodshop window in the Rec Center. There is no guarantee that all damaged items can be fixed, only that we will try to restore them to the best of our ability. There is no charge for this service; donations accepted; LV residents only. We are looking for more volunteers who can qualify to use the equipment. Contact: Chuck Russell, 383-3043. WOMEN’S HISTORY CLASS From Aug. 20 through Oct. 8 a course on "American Women as Pioneers in World History" (taught by Caroline Dorance) will be presented Tues. afternoons from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Garden Room. The cost is $105 for eight two-hour sessions. For information or to register call Mitzi Ettinger at 482-8361.

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP There is a new support group for caregivers of people with dementia. The group meets the second and fourth Fri. of every month at 10:00 AM in the Lanai Room. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association Facilitator: normafeatherston@alz.org.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS The next Initial (two-day) Class is for people who have never completed the Initial (two-day) Class and who want to receive the training and automobile insurance discounts for their initial three-year period. It will be from 1:00-5:00 PM on Wed., Sept. 18 and Fri., Sept. 20, in the MPR. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Paul Herman, 437-6241. SAVE OUR SIGHT & HEARING Come join us on the first and third Thurs. of each month at 1:00 PM in the Sun Room. Our aim is to improve our senses of sight, hearing, humor, etc. We have guest speakers on the first Thurs. and a Braille representative every third Thurs. All residents and caregivers are invited. Contact: Eva Cox, 437-6450. YOUR NEIGHBORS CARE GROUP (YNCG) We provide free blood pressure testing the first Mon. each month from 6:00-7:00 PM in the MPR. Contact: Mary Jane Porter, 484-1962. Join us at the Caregivers Support Group designed for family members and other primary caregivers of loved ones. You will share resources, offer support, and encouragement. YNCG meets every Mon. 9:30-11:00 AM in the Lanai Room. Sharon Tatelman, Director of the Wellness & Caregiver Center will conduct the meetings. We are also presenting L.V. Care Consultation Program every Mon. at 11:00 AM-Noon in the Lanai Room. For private free sessions call Sharon, 805-388-1942, ext. 206.