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In the video, the Laguna Woods History Center celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Village. Gail Dixon discussed her responsibilities and the importance of preserving the archives and historical records of Laguna Woods. Catherine Brians spoke about her role in managing communications for the center, emphasizing the significance of community engagement and outreach efforts to…
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THEN AND NOW | VILLAGE BREEZE JULY/AUGUST 2024“I remember working at Gate 1 and looking across El Toro where ground squirrels were chasing one another from hole to hole and where Gate 5 stands now,” said  Sergeant Nate Willner, a member of the community’s original nine-man security team. “Our busiest hour was from 6:30 to…
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The cover of the May/June edition of Village Breeze features a closeup of a rabbit eating vegetation. Taken by Mark Rabinowitch, this photo is just one of his many contributions to this edition. Download PDF

Travel back in time to Village’s infancy at History Center exhibit Artifacts from the 1960s, when the first residents moved in, are on display. “Constructing the Village” is a new exhibit that celebrates the first days of what is now Laguna Woods Village at the community’s History Center next to the Village library. Artifacts from…
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In the March/April edition of Village Breeze, we celebrate the remarkable skills of our local artists with a spotlight on “Tributary of the Colorado River” by Linda Ruddy gracing the cover. This captivating piece earned the top spot in the 2024 Laguna Woods Art Association exhibition, with nearly 300 Village residents casting their votes over…
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Enjoy the January/February 2024 Village Breeze Amid lengthening nights and cooling temperatures, let’s revel in Southern California’s wildlife, beautifully illustrated on the cover of the January/February Village Breeze. Inside this issue you will: View the winners and honorable mentions of the 2023 Village Breeze photo contest Learn how to tend the garden of friendship later…
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The November/December 2023 Village Breeze Is Here! Even as days shorten and temperatures cool, we can still enjoy an iconic Southern California scene—a beach sunset, as depicted on the November/December Village Breeze cover. Inside this issue you will: Glimpse more great photography Take part in a new photo contest Meet your neighbors whose lives have…
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The September/October Village Breeze celebrates autumn with the rich, warm hues of the season on the cover. September/October 2023

Enjoy the Then and Now “Digging” the Past article. Read the entire Village Breeze July/August 2023 here.

Read the entire Laguna Woods Village Breeze May/June 2023 PDF here. Download PDF