NEWS NOTEBy action of the Video Club Board of Directors on February 4, the 2026 Annual Short Video Contest deadline and Goldie Awards Gala have been re-scheduled due to the temporary closure of the Video Lab. (See new dates below.) President Jonathan Williams pointed out that the club is still awaiting a date when activities... Continue Reading →
UPDATE (April, 2026) - All but one of the "5 short movies" in the Film Scenes Project was shot during March and April, 2026 with 5 different casts and production teams and are now in the editing phase. One short movie remains in production. Plans call for a Film Scenes Project premiere in June. A... Continue Reading →
Current information about the Video Club is presented below. Click here to visit our General Information page with additional material. We offer programs, classes, contests, and coaching services, along with a wide range of video production opportunities and fun social events. We're based in Laguna Woods Village, one of Southern California’s largest senior retirement communities... Continue Reading →
“Producing Podcasts and Vodcasts A-Z,” a new class offered by the Video Club of Laguna Woods starting May 26, is designed to take you from idea to on-air with confidence. Taught by a team of Video Club leaders, the first two-hour session will be held in the Video Lab on Tuesday, May 26, walking you... Continue Reading →
The Video Club wishes to share the link to a Tribute provided by member Diane Matonti to her husband, Bob Matonti, who passed on April 20, 2026. https://www.mccormickandson.com/obituaries/robert-matonti Along with Diane, Bob was an active member of the Video Club. The two worked on the club's Short Film Showcase (SFS) series with the late Stephanie... Continue Reading →
Above, “Beyond the Gates” host, Susan Wheeler interviews chef-owner, David Pratt, at Finca Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, featured in April's show. O Get ready to tap your feet and lift your spirits in April, 2026’s “Beyond the Gates” on Village Television Channel 6, bringing the electrifying gospel group “Trust 1” straight into your living... Continue Reading →
Podcasts and vodcasts reach thousands of listeners and viewers every day, and more people than ever want to learn how to create them. If you’ve been curious about producing your own show, this is your moment. -Jonathan Williams, Video Club of Laguna Woods President, invites you to the General Meeting of the Video Club of... Continue Reading →
The long awaited day has arrived! The building has been repaired, following the December 2 vehicle accident. The debris and dust have been cleared. THE WAY WE WERE! Lab Supervisor Jim Rohrs provided this "BEFORE" photo of the area of the Video Lab that was damaged in the December 2, 2025 accident, when a... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a story, including you, that deserves to be remembered, including moments that shaped you, adventures that changed you, and memories your family will cherish long after you tell them. People may forget facts, but they remember stories. Video storytelling brings memories to life, preserving voices, expressions, and emotions that words alone cannot capture.... Continue Reading →
This welcoming message from Video Club Secretary Carolyn Allen is shared as a reminder to renew your membership today for 2026 -- or to join us now as a new member. Click here to go to our Membership Page for an application and instructions. o Thank you for your membership for 2026! Your support means... Continue Reading →
Join us for our 36th Short Film Showcase on Monday, March 2, from 1-3 pm in Clubhouse 7 (relocated for this event due to the temporary closure of the Video Lab). You'll spend the afternoon with the Video Club, enjoying free popcorn and another great selection of short dramas, comedies, documentaries, and animations chosen to... Continue Reading →
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