Bridge Lessons – Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced

Wine Tasting Classes

Let’s get it off to a great start with the a little New Year cheer.

Wine Classes will start January 10 and run thru February 14th. Back by popular demand we will be meeting in the Lakeside Club House. Cost for the classes will be $75 per person. This includes 6 wines per class for 6 weeks. I can promise you lots of laughter, learning and meeting with your fellow LW residents. We have a great group of attendees which includes many regulars.

All are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie! I plan on collecting the entry fee on January the 3rd Tuesday on the Promenade, close to the back of the library at 11:00.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the class, please reach out to me direct. I look forward to another great class of sharing information, while having a wonderful time.

Start: January 10

When: Tuesdays

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Varies

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: Vikki Classen, 312-217-6220

The classes start at 4:00 p.m. have a different theme each week:

Have you always wanted to learn to play Bridge? This is your chance. Classes offered in January, February, and March.

Start: January 9

When: Monday mornings

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Contact: Barbara Rees, 480-309-9039 or babs.booker@gmail.com

Trivia Night

Gather with your friends and neighbors to test your knowledge and expand your brain! Trivia will be hosted by our very own, Scott Immel! Three rounds of 15 questions will challenge you and others to see who will top the charts. Test your knowledge with a group of eight or on your own. There is only one trivia night in December!

Date: Wed., Jan 11 & 25

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Ballroom

Cost: $2 per person advance ticket or $4 at the event

January 10th Lakeside Interesting Whites

January 17th Queen Card Room Favorite Whites

January 24th Lakeside Rose’ Adventure

January 31st Queen Card Room Off The Beaten Track Reds

February 7th Lakeside Meat Lovers Reds

February 14th Lakeside Bubbles For our Valentine

Date: Thurs., Jan. 12

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Community Dance Parties

Join the Fun, Socialize and Dance!

Grab your partner, get your gang together or attend on your own. Come listen to great music, friendly conversation and have a good time. Keep your feet happy and let your body do the talking on the dance floor.

Uncorked

Thurs., Jan. 5

City Nights Band

Thurs., Jan. 19

Josh Roy Band

Thurs., Feb. 2

Midnight Confessions

Thurs., Feb. 16

The band combines a multi-faceted female vocalist with a full arsenal of collaborating musicians and singers. The band is a full 6-piece band with saxophone, and keyboards and up to 7 members adding percussion. Uncorked provides a diverse selection of dance music, peppered with offerings of rock, R&B, country and even music with a Latin flair... something for everyone! With their fun, high energy, and familiar songs, you’ll have no choice but to get up and dance.

The City Nights Band is a variety band, not a classic rock, country, R&B, or blues! Why? Because they do all of them! Their music selection covers Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Janis Joplin, Michael Jackson, Stevie Ray Vaughn and so much more that gives you and your guests, family and friends a genre they can relate to, dance to and have fun, all in one band!

NEW BAND - first time playing for Leisure World! Josh Roy is an American country music recording artist, singer and songwriter from Arizona. Josh has a sound of his own, If you had to do a comparison, he is a mix between Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan, truly a special voice. He also will play some of your favorites like “Neon Moon”, “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Tennessee Whiskey” “That’s My Kind of Night” and more.

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with this band all season. Don’t miss out on the fun with Midnight Confessions. They are coming back to play their music all night; the best of the 50s, 60s, and 70s “A.M.” radio hits are their specialty. They are a walking, talking, singing, playing jukebox full of classic hits and one hit wonders.

All dances at Rec 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance tickets $12/person or $15 at the door. On sale now online or in the Rec Office and include your mixology stations of soda, water, ice, and cups. Fresh popped popcorn for just $1 sponsored by our very own Re/Max Classic.

Ballroom Dance Lessons!

Come learn how to ballroom dance with three rhythms that are used in night club and party dancing. Three exciting sessions instructed by Bill & Carol Goss, each one 4 lessons for $32 per person.

Sign up at the Rec Office to get your tickets. Sessions will be limited to 12 couples, so sign up quickly.

Dates: Wednesday evenings

• Session 2 Rumba: January 4, 11, 18, 25 - This Latin style dance can be used with lots of different styles of slower music, but particularly those with a Latin flavor.

• Session 3 Salsa: February 1, 8, 15, 22 - One of the hottest club dances today, this one is great for faster music particularly with a Latin beat.

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Rec 1 Classroom

Cost: $32 per person per session

Teachers: Bill & Carol Goss

For more information call: 480-275-4647

Is the dating scene got you and your single friends longing for the days of arranged marriages? Even with the many dating services and apps that are out there, finding the perfect match isn’t always easy, especially if this is the second time around.

Singles looking to meet a special person without the help of your well-meaning friends and social media, speed dating events could hold the answer.

Speed dating has been around since 1999, when Rabbi Yaacov Deyo and several of his single students put a new twist on the longstanding Jewish tradition of introducing young Jewish singles to one another at chaperoned gatherings. At a speed dating event, participants are paired

Community Happy Hour

Have fun, chit chat, dance and just relax to some of his favorite music from the 70s and now. Ice, water, and plastic cups provided. Sodas available for $1.

To keep this event alive, Recreation needs a few more DJs to “spin for us,” and we are still accepting interest from residents to volunteer DJ. Are you someone who likes to be in the center of the party? Do you like

50 First Dates: Speed Dating

up in a series of quick five- to seven-minute “dates.” When the time is up, a bell or timer is rung, and participants move on to their next one-on-one conversation.

While seven minutes may not seem long enough to determine whether a new acquaintance is a potential match, it gives participants plenty of time to gauge their level of interest or get a feeling that the other person is just not the right fit. As an added bonus, the round-robin setup enables participants to meet more potential matches in one evening than they might otherwise encounter in a month or more of traditional dating.

As with any first date, the object of a speed date is to determine if the person sitting across from you is someone you’d like to know better. The difference is that you have just seven minutes to make that decision (and to make a good impression on your date), so skip the small talk and start with the questions that matter most to you, like “What’s your favorite breakfast cereal to eat for dinner?” or “Star Wars or Star Trek?” A series of 5-minute interactions or “dates” will allow you to sum up your interest.

Daters can keep track of new acquaintances they meet on a comment card. Comment cards are kept confidential and turned into the host at the end of the event. If (and only if!) there is a mutual interest, the host will share contact information with the other interested party. Helps take the pressure off, right?

Leisure World is teaming up with several communities in the East Valley to connect you with other singles; this event is for men to meet women. The plan is to rotate which community hosts the event so depending on which event you sign up for music? Can you put together a playlist? Then be our next DJ. We are looking for volunteers to learn the equipment and take turns hosting. If interested, please email recreation@lwca.com. We need your name, contact information and five top songs.

Date: Fri., Jan. 13

Times: 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Place: Rec. 1 Promenade will determine its location. Transportation is on your own.

We’re looking for singles open to a new experience in dating - 5 males and 5 females. Please note we’re limited to include only even numbers for male/ female ratio (i.e., cannot bring 5 male and only 2 female), so be aware that uneven registrants may be dropped from the event.

Date: Fri., Jan. 27

Time: 5:30 p.m. Check-in & Social 6:00 p.m. Speed Dating begins

Place: Fountain of the Sun Association 540 S 80 Street Mesa, AZ 85208

Cost: $5 per single

Deadline: Fri., Jan. 20

Please register online, by calling 480832-0000 Ext. 209 or in-person at the Rec. Office. Step out of your comfort zone and meet someone new. Sign up today!