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 (March, 2026) - A stage version of the 5 short scenes was presented by The Old Pros at their monthly meeting on February 25, 2026. (See link below to a YouTube video of the presentation.) Now, the filming begins on the "5 short movies" described below ---------------------------- Join the Video Club's Short Dramatic Films... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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