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 →
Monday, November 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - Noon, in the Video Lab. Grab some popcorn and watch the "Goldies" aware winning videos produced by Village residents. Curated by John G. Peters, Jr., Video Club members will moderate this first-time event. Free. (Video lab location: Inside Gate 12, between CH 2 and the pool).
Monday, December 7, 2026, 1-3 p.m., in the Video Lab. Curated by Joe Brown, come early, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the 5-6 short films. After each short film, William Cartwright, Jr., will moderate a discussion about the film. Seats go fast, so come early. Free. (Video Lab location: Inside Gate 12, between CH 2... Continue Reading →
Saturday, December 12, 2026, Clubhouse 7. Doors open at 4:30 for wine, cheese, refreshments, and mingling. Program 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Special guests: Laguna Bells Quartet. Enjoy a cinematic journey of handbells in America, and "live" handbell sounds of the season performances by the Laguna Bells Quartet. Village resident and handbell expert, Kathie Fink, will... Continue Reading →
You will find more detailed information under "Learning Opportunities" and "Activities." NOVEMBER 2026 Tue, 11/3,10,24: "Writers Group" meeting int the Video Lab at 1 p.m. moderated by Carolyn Allen. Mon, 11/2, 9, & 16: "Scriptwriting" in the Video Lab taught by Roxanne Kind. 3-5 p.m. Wed, 11/18: "Storytelling Forum" in the Video Lab, moderated by... Continue Reading →
The Video Club of Laguna Woods announces its 2026-27 Annual Short Dramatic Film Script Contest, conducted by the club's Short Films Project team. The contest deadline is Monday, February 1, 2027. Click below to view and/or download a submission form with full contest guidelines. Call for Scripts Deadline 2-1-27Download As in past years, the team... Continue Reading →
This post was taken from the Video Club's newsletter, the Videogram of July 20, 2026. It provides an overview of what the Video Club has to offer members that you may have missed.  Plus, it describes on-going services and programs that you can be part of as a volunteer or as an avid video enthusiast.The Tom... Continue Reading →
For the first time in recent memory, today's headlines played a major role in the entries winning the Video Club's Annual Short Video Contest. Winners were chosen by the vote of all members and guests in attendance at the Fifteenth Annual Goldie Awards Banquet, a gala event held on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2026 in... 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 →
