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Leisure World News • Community • September 2021 A3 Don’t miss this our Blue Crab Fest! You will enjoy fresh steamed Maryland blue crab with brisket, corn on the cob (if available), baked beans, cucumber tomato salad, potato salad and watermelon. Includes bibs and crab crackers and mallets. BYO set-ups provided. As a special bonus, Rebecca and Ray Hardiman will bring the jazz! They will play songs from Carole King, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Stevie Wonder and more. Vocalist Rebecca and pianist Ray have a delightful sound you are going to love! Date: Sat., October 23 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Rec. 1 Promenade Cost: $35 per person Deadline: Mon., October 11 Administrative Announcements Meetings Date Time Location District 4 September 16, 2021 5:00 p.m. Theater September District Meeting All meetings subject to change. Updates will be provided. Wednesday Coffee September 1 8:00 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse September 8 8:00 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse 9:00 a.m. Zoom September 15 8:00 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse September 22 8:00 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse 9:00 a.m Zoom September 29 8:00 a.m. Lakeside Clubhouse Date Time Location September 28, 2021 2: 00 p.m. Rec. 1 Ballroom Community Chat DJ Bob Happy Hour Socialize with your friends and neighbors. Have fun, chit chat, dance and just relax with Community Manager Bob Kimble — aka DJ Bob. He will spin some of his favorite music from the 70s and 80s. Ice, water and plastic cups provided. Sodas available for $1. Date: Fri., September 10 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Place: Rec. 1 Promenade By James Amodeo An arrow was driven toward our heart, A vicious, unfeeling, unholy dart. It brought us pain and sorrow it’s true, For family and friends and strangers too. Many have died from this terrorist attack, And many were hurt but our heart didn’t crack. Yes our heart was missed and it will always be, Because America’s heart stretches from sea to sea. It’s a heart of strength in this great proud land, As we rise from the ashes and stand hand in hand. It’s a heart of strength through it’s people’s will, A heart of strength that grows stronger still. Together we’ll stand as we always have done, Together we’ll stand and they can’t make us run. Now our heart is stronger and so our resolve, Through the pain in our heart our strength will evolve. We’ll rise from the ashes of the buildings that fell, And drive these devils back into hell. Americans raise up your flags for all to see. We’re proud and we’re strong and always will be. We’re Americans yes and proud of the fact, Proud and strong we are and through strength we will act. -James Amodeo is a poet and Leisure World resident. POEM An Arrow Pierced Our Heart: Remembering 9/11 Sadly, on September 11, 2000, over 3,000 people were lost. Through these events, our country came together with open arms to support and love one another. We will be honoring this event by showing a virtual tour of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact and examining its continuing significance. Honoring those who were killed in the 2001 and 1993 attacks is at the heart of their mission. Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery and hope. The Recreation Department will be serving breakfast burritos, fruit and coffee. Please register by stopping by the Recreation Office or calling 480-832-0000 ext. 209. This event is free thanks to RE/MAX Classic! Date: Saturday, September 11 Time: 8:00 a.m. Place: Rec. 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms Cost: Free! 20th Anniversary of September 11: We Will Never Forget! Blue Crab Fest! Please note that Leisure World Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the holiday. LW Offices Closed