The LVE Rainbow Club is for all and any residents looking to meet friends and find activities they can share. Join now for an enjoyable and friendly space to plan activities, have fun, and share interests. The Club, all activities, and events are open to ANY and ALL residents, and guests to enjoy. We welcome event suggestions and Committee members. Dues $5.
Activities and events will include dances, game nights, ethnic cooking lessons, vendor demonstrations, try our hands at theatrical productions, pot luck dinners, group activities off site, and just plain, old socializing.
MARDI GRAS DINNER & DANCE
Enjoy the revelry of Bourbon Street right here in Lakewood. Live Dixieland Band. Creole / Cajun meal (will NOT be spicy). Bring your umbrellas for our own parade. Just like in NOLA, costumes are very welcome! Official Mardi Gras colors are purple, yellow (gold), and lime green! BYOB. 5:00 PM in Barton Hall. Feb 21, 2026. $25.
SING-A-LONG
Join us for an old-fashioned sing-a-long. Lyrics provided for your favorite "Oldies." Free. April 18, 2026. 3 PM, BC Room.
CINCO DE MAYO DINNER & DANCE
BYOB. Live band. Authentic meal. 5:00 PM in Barton Hall Auditorium. May 2, 2026. $25.
BAD FASHION SHOW
Design & model your WORST outfit. July 26, 2026. 3 PM in BC Room. Free.
RECIPE SWAP
Collection of favorite recipes to describe. Each attendee will get a copy of the recipes. Free with a recipe $5 without recipe. August 23, 2026, 3 PM in B C Room.
OKTOBERFEST DINNER & DANCE
Be transported to a German Beer Garden. Practice your Chicken Dance & polkas. Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi (toasting song). Live band. Delicious German dinner. Wear your Lederhosen and Dirndl. Chicken dance and polka moves will be available ahead of the dance. Prost! October 3, 2026. 5:00 PM Barton Hall Auditorium. Price $25.
GIFT SWAP & STEAL
Bring a wrapped $10 gift. Pick your number then your gift. Beware! Your gift may be stolen! Lots of fun. Free with a gift. November 15, 2026, 3 PM, BC Room.
LEGACY PROJECT
Ongoing. We believe in preserving our heritage and life events for future generations. Rainbow Club is conducting video interviews documenting the stories of our residents, including their life moments, how they met their mates, holiday traditions with family, reactions to past world events, and anything they wish to include. Residents may bring photos or other mementos. Each participant's segment will be about 30-45 minutes in either the Resident's Lounge or at their home. Participants, as well as LVE, will be given a CD of the video and a written transcript. A video may possibly be shown in Barton Hall with participants' permission. If interested leave a note mentioning "Legacy" with contact info in Mail Slot #16. A wonderful Legacy for your family.
Don't forget to pay your 2026 dues of $5. This helps us provide great events. Registration required for all events. All events subject to change. Place your name and event in Mail Slot #16 or email LVERainbow@outlook.com.
CONTACT
Ina Klasko, President - LVERainbow@gmail.com
Peggy Baker, VP
Amy Bellingrath, Secretary
Catherine Cornell, Marketing
Sandy Holub, Legacy Project