What’s Going On

FOR LEISURE WORLD’S 5OTH ANNIVERSARY?

FRIDAY EVENING – MARCH 10

Dancing in the Street to Kick O our 50th!

The musical grandstand will be located in the Rec 1 Parking Lot closest to the Craft Building and the West half the parking lot will be blocked o for the dance while the East end will be reserved for handicapped and some golf cart parking. Regular parking will be available in the Administration and Tennis parking lots and out on the Leisure World Boulevard. A small amount of golf cart only parking is available on West side of the Fitness Center and Craft Buildings. See site map online to assist with finding parking locations.

Starting the Night Out with Rhythm Edition

The ultimate party band perform all styles of music including Latin. With a two piece horn section and seven lead singers in the band, they can cover all styles of music. With hits like Proud Mary, Shout, and Neon Moon. You will find it hard to sit still.

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Place: Rec 1 Parking Lot

Going all Night Long with Big Zephyr

Experience live music of the highest quality by performers with contagious, positive energy. With decades of experience, they play the right music, at the right time, and at the right volume for each occasion. Enjoy hearing your favorite hits from disco, blues, country, R & B, and classic rock.

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec 1 Parking Lot

WHY DRIVE WHEN YOU CAN RIDE THE TROLLEY?

Parking will be limited for this event. To help get you to the party, hop on Ollie the Trolley. Ollie will be available up and down Leisure World Boulevard from Rec. 1 to Rec. 2 for the evening picking up residents, dropping you o at the party, and taking you back. When you see the trolley, flag it down, and enjoy the ride. See Trolley route map online for available pickup route.

Time: 3:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Place: Leisure World Blvd between Rec. 1 to Rec. 2

Sponsor: JFK Electrical

Yard Games and other Fun Activities

Join others in the newly remodeled Courtyard for a little fun with bean bag toss, ladder toss, croquet, giant Jenga and giant Connect Four games.

Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard

During the transition between bands from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. there will be:

Free Throw & Slap Shot Contests on the Sport Court. “King or Queen” of the Table ping-pong play available in the Classroom.

Introductions to Lawn Bowling o ered at the Lawn Bowling Green.

Bring your appetites to walk down

Food Truck Alley

Explore the variety of food trucks. Wildfire for a little south of the border. Woodfired Pizza for a custom pie. Leisure World’s favorite Tom’s BBQ for that amazing barbeque. Don’t forget your wallet.

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Parking Lot

“Walk with Me: Leisure World Perspective”

Leisure World Photography Club has explored the Leisure World campus capturing life in Leisure World from behind the lens and presenting why it’s a great place to live from the past and into the future! This special project and exhibition will be displayed through Saturday, March 11th.

Time: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Promenade - West End

Musical Break - Insert Magic Anthony Hernandez Illusions Show

“Anthony the MAGIC” is a magic and illusion team based in Los Angeles, CA. He is a “Top Five Best Performer” with IAAPA, the 2012 Press Enterprise “Reader’s Choice” for “Best Entertainer”, Hot List 2014/2015 Best Theatre Show, and was the promotional magician for the movie, “Oz the Great and Powerful.”. You won’t want to miss this magical show!

Please note that the Ballroom will have a limited seating capacity of 300 people.

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Co-sponsor: Frank Civil Engineering

SATURDAY MORNING – MARCH 11 SWEET AND SWING MORNING!

50th Anniversary Breakfast

Leisure World Lion’s Club will be serving up their World famous the pancake breakfast plus French toast, sausages, syrup, juice, co ee & water. Following breakfast enjoy a complimentary courtyard concert starting at 9:30 a.m., and don’t forget to check out the Photography Club’s special exhibit hosted outside the Art Studio.

Purchase breakfast tickets in advance at the Rec o ce or online.

Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Cost: $8 advance ticket, $10 at the door

Meet the Venture Out Swing Band. A 17-piece band that will make you want to stand up and ‘Cut A Rug.’ Come and listen to them play Big Band songs of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s. Little Brown Jug, Mood Indigo, Ballin’ the Jack, Brazil to name a few. Then they stick in a song or two that brings back memories of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s; The BeatlesWhen I’m 64, The Tijuana Brass - Lonely Bull, or Show TuneBeauty and the Beast. Feel the beat and tap your toes to our Big Band Sound. Benny Goodman, look out!

Remember to bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage. Plan now to sit back and enjoy the show!

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Courtyard

SATURDAY EVENING – MARCH 11

Fabulous 50th Festival

Moving the celebration over to Recreation 2 for more anniversary fun. Bring your family and friends to participate in the wacky putting course plus contest and play carnival games, fly to new heights on the hot air balloon ride (tethered), climb the rock wall, and hit your mark with axe throwing. Throughout the night you’ll enjoy watching our stilt walkers, hula hoop artist, contortionist, and firer breather as the entertainment wanders around the event. The evenings options to temp your taste buds and fill your bellies will come from Moonshots Stadium on Wheels and the Burger Trolley food trucks. Then end the night with a spectacular fireworks show!

Please note from 2:00 – 8:30 p.m., the Leisure World Blvd.

will be closed between the Rec 2 Center and Coyote Run Practice Facility from the crosswalk down to the South Gate for event preparations and festivities. Please bring your wallet to support the Leisure World Foundation through 50/50 ra e, to play in the carnival and try your hands and feet on the rock-climbing wall.

Time: 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets to carnival games $$$ - Benefits LW Foundation

Place: Rec. 2 Coyote Run

Sponsors: Leisure World Foundations& Del Montel Landscape.

Lighting up the Sky with Fireworks

A spectacular ending to our celebration this evening will be fireworks, all thanks to our friends at YSC Paving! Enjoy this 15-minute fireworks show from atop the driving range. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets to get comfortable and cozy.

Time: 7:45 p.m.

Place: Coyote Run Practice Facility

SUNDAY MORNING – MARCH 12

50th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Join us on the green for our anniversary tournament at Heron Lakes Golf Course sponsored by Waste Management! Playing a 4-person scramble, this tournament is open to the whole community whether you have a golf membership or not. Fun will continue with closest to the pin and longest putt contests. Awards lunch included - BYOB.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun

Cost: $20 per person*

Place: Rec. 3 Heron Lakes Golf Course

*$35 greens fee to those without an annual golf membership

By Rhonda Cap