Ten Video Club volunteers were among over 500 hard-working residents honored at Laguna Woods Village's annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in Clubhouse 5 on December 1. (From left) Herve Rialle, Suzanne Savlov, John Kelly, Lili Green, Jack Crawbuck, Ward Cushman, Marsha Berman, Tom Nash, and Wolfgang Kutter. The tenth was Lucy Parker, who took the photo.... Continue Reading →
Video Club Says ‘Goodbye’ to Doug Sainsbury
Video Club member Doug Sainsbury passed on August 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness forced him to give up his service to the club writing news articles as our Globe Liaison, a job he had taken on in 2021. We learned of his passing in mid-November through an online obituary posted by O'Connor Mortuary (below).... Continue Reading →
“Shaping Our Vision” – New President Elected at January 19 General Meeting
An enthusiastic crowd answered the call for volunteers and new ideas at the Video Club's October 19, 2023 General Meeting, held under the slogan "Shaping Our Vision." A 2024 slate of officers -- Jonathan Williams, President; Tom Nash, Vice President; Lili Green, Secretary; and Bob Kulpa, Treasurer -- was unanimously elected. Shown in the photo... Continue Reading →
Introducing Your New President and Secretary: Jonathan Williams and Lili Green
Two new names and faces will join the Video Club Board of Directors following the election of Jonathan Williams as President and Lili Green as Secretary at the “Shaping Our Vision” General Meeting on October 19. Two familiar names and faces – Vice President Tom Nash and Treasurer Bob Kulpa – will continue serving when... Continue Reading →
Short Film Showcase #27: Meet Joe Brown, Our New SFS Coordinator
Join us on Monday, December 4, from 1 to 3 pm in the Video Lab for a special Holiday Edition of Short Film Showcase (#27), curated by our new SFS Coordinator, Joe Brown (see info below). Spend the afternoon at the Video Club for a great selection of short dramas, comedies, documentaries, and animations, chosen... Continue Reading →
Watch “Beyond the Gates” and “Eyes on Books” in November
A volunteer program for grandparents and visits to two local eateries keep the Video Club's TV show, “Beyond the Gates” (BTG), busy in November, 2023, while “Eyes on Books” (EOB) reinhabits the Roaring Twenties world of New York City as it meets the author of a sweeping new historical novel. Both half-hour shows are produced... Continue Reading →
Stephanie Brasher: Goodbye to A Good Friend
The Video Club mourns the passing of Stephanie Brasher, our longtime instructor and guide on all things Apple – inspiring us to make and enjoy video with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. According to a message from her daughter, Jessica Brasher, “Stephanie Brasher passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 after her short but brave battle... Continue Reading →
Shaping Our Vision
The following message was sent on September 25, 2024 to the Video Club's members and friends. The Video Club is at a crossroads and needs volunteers to fill several key positions.We encourage our members and guests to join us on October 19, 2023 in the Video Lab for a special General Meeting to discuss “Shaping... Continue Reading →
