It's than time again! Entries will be accepted in the Video Club's Annual Short Video Contest until Friday, March 6, 2026, according to Gayle Clark, Contest Entry Coordinator. The contest is open to all club members. Entries must be member-produced and 4 minutes long or less. They should be cinematic (having qualities characteristic of video... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Video Club: Making and Preserving Memories Since 1989
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 →
Don’t Miss Our February 18 General Meeting for ‘An Inside Look at Making Movies’
Ever wonder how movies are “really” made? If so, you’ll want to grab a front row seat at the Video Club of Laguna Woods General Meeting on February 18, 2026, in Clubhouse 7. This is your chance to discover what most people living “right next to Hollywood” never get to see. “Everyone is invited to... Continue Reading →
Village Friends Gathered on January 24 for Tribute to Dr. Tom Nash
Re-naming the Video Studio as "The Tom Nash Studio" highlighted a gala event for over 100 friends from Laguna Woods Village and beyond on Saturday afternoon, January 24, 2026, in Clubhouse 7, held in honor of beloved club leader, Dr. Tom Nash, who died on October 27, 2025. The Tribute for Tom Nash featured comments... Continue Reading →
Join Us for A Tribute to Tom Nash on January 24
Tom Nash Flyer2Download VIDEO STUDIO TO BE RE-NAMED IN TOM'S HONOR -- A plaque renaming the Video Studio as The Tom Nash Studio will be unveiled as part of a Tribute to Tom Nash, an event to be presented by the Video Club and Thrive on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 3 to 5 pm... Continue Reading →
Video Lab Temporarily Closed Due to Vehicle Accident
NOTICE: There will be no General Meeting on January 20, due to the accident described below. The Video Club Lab, located inside Gate 12 between Clubhouse 2 and the pool, is temporarily closed following a vehicle accident that damaged the outside corner of the building on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025. The impact caused significant... Continue Reading →
Members Presented AI Animation Magic, 2026 Officers Elected at November 19 General Meeting
Creative resident innovators Leon St. Hilaire and Bob Matonti drew a capacity crowd to the Video Club's General Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 for an unforgettable evening of animated storytelling and tech-powered artistry! As part of a continuing series on AI developments, the two presented examples of their recent videos created using AI tools.... Continue Reading →
Join Us December 1 for a Holiday Short Film Showcase
Please join us on Monday, December 1 from 1-3 pm in the Video Lab to welcome in the holiday season with a curated selection of outstanding short YouTube videos to discuss and inspire your own creativity. Click below to view, print, or download event flyer. Short Film Showcase #35 Dec 1, 2025-approvedDownload You’re invited to... Continue Reading →
Video Club Mourns Passing of Dr. Tom Nash
SAVE THE DATE! A Tribute to the late Tom Nash, longtime Video Club Vice President, instructor, and guide, who passed away from natural causes on October 27, will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 3-5 pm in Clubhouse 7. The event is open to all Village residents and their guests who knew Tom and... Continue Reading →
