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Summer is upon us and now is surely the time to enjoy indoor activities. So why not join in the fun of the Actors Studio workshops for lots of laughter and making new friends while learning about the wonderful theater world? Please contact Chuck Gordon at 661-714-3847 for August dates, times and place for the workshops. We are beginning to work on our 2026 Showcase of comedy skits. The theme will be some of the funniest skits of Carol Burnett , who is one of the best comedians ever. You won't want to miss this event! It will be presented "Reader Style" – i.e., memorizations not necessary, so no one need be afraid to try out to be a part of this hilarious evening. We love to discover new talent and welcome all to our workshops and meetings. We also would love to have assistance with non-acting roles, such as technical support, set design, costumes, and promotional aspects, to name a few positions. Also, for 2026 we will once again present a full-length dinner play. We are researching scripts at this point to find just the one that all of our residents will enjoy. More about this production in future articles. 34 | THE COLONY NEWS | AUGUST 2025 | Our artist for August is David Gortner. David and his wife, Lennie, moved to The Colony from Silverton, Oregon five years ago. He is an accomplished Watercolorist , following his father's footsteps. David went to the Academy of Art in Chicago and has studied watercolor his whole life. He has won numerous awards, in particular, the Best of Show at an Art Faire in Silverton. He is best known in The Colony for his painting of trains, but he also paints seascapes and landscapes. As a hobby, David plays the classics in violin and the viola. He seeks others who enjoy playing stringed instruments in the classics. If you wish to join him, please call him at 951-269-0572. David is a joy to have in our circle of Colony artists. Thank you again, David, for sharing your beautiful artwork with your friends and neighbors here in The Colony. Artist of the Month By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766 Actors Studio By Marsha Tobolski, 562-244-9223 Our June class painted butterf lies, and we all went home with a beautiful painting. We continue to create and have fun. Beginners to advanced painters are always welcome. We meet on the last Thursday of the month in the Annex from 9 am to 12:30 pm. We ask that you provide your own art supplies. If you have any questions, please give me a call at the above number. We look forward to having you join us. Happy painting! Watercolor By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766