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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group Water Volleyball
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have The Water Volleyball SIG plays twice a week on Tuesdays and
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All Thursdays at 11:30am. For this month’s Courier article, I asked the AI
levels of players are welcome. software ChatGPT to write a short piece on this sport, I hope you enjoy
Days and Times: Friday 1:30 - 3:30pm / Saturday 2-4pm / Sunday 2- it! Dan Ketchum
4pm / Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). In the summer's shimmering embrace, Where laughter dances with
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to splashing grace, Beneath the sun's warm golden rays, Water volleyball,
our email list. the game we play.
Poker Club With waves as our net, an aquatic stage, We volley and leap, each move
engaged, A game of teamwork, spirited and free, Where water's embrace
Both men and women are welcome and encourage to play. sets our spirits free.
We play different games, dealer choice, and we start at 6pm to 9pm on In azure depths, our dreams take flight, As we leap and dive with all our
Wednesdays. We do not play "Wild" games. might, A liquid arena where joy takes form, Water volleyball, a
Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060 passionate storm.
Ripples and laughter merge as one, With every splash, our spirits spun,
Shutterbugs Through laughter and camaraderie's reign, Water volleyball, a delightful
AUGUST 3RD SHUTTERBUGS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT refrain.
The Shutterbugs’ next meeting will be IN PERSON AT OUR USUAL So let us gather by the water's edge, Where friends unite, spirits pledge,
TIME OF 2PM. on Thursday, August 3rd. We will be sharing photos In this watery world, we come alive, Water volleyball, where memories
from our July theme of a “People” interpreted any way you wish. And thrive.
photos our field trip from the Sacramento Historic River Cruise. Bill Wii Bowling
Bowen will review some famous photographers and their various styles.
Every resident is welcome to join and share photos without having to be The Wii Bowling Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each
an official member. month. We have a lively, fun competition to see which randomly chosen
For those who would like to learn how to get off auto mode and learn team can score the highest average after playing a set of 3 games to win
how to use their DSLR-type cameras, we recommend visiting the night's prize. Depending on how many players we have on any
www.ayearwithmycamera.com. It’s free to join and get their emails. particular game night, our evening of camaraderie lasts for 1.5 to 3 hours.
They do have inexpensive subscription options that are not required. If you have an interest in playing, please contact your hosts Barry &
FUTURE FIELD TRIP THOUGHTS. Diana Gray at bdgray19@yahoo.com for a copy of our game night
Please send us your suggestions on field trips you might like us to instructions including how to make a monthly reservation. To be ready
consider. for future emails, you can subscribe to the Wii Bowling Group on your
Preparing your photos to be shared at our meetings: profile page on the Retreat website. Every resident in our community is
A reminder for all that we have decided to standardize the way we welcome to join. The next game night is Tuesday, August 8th. Dues of
present photos at our meetings. Please send any photos you want to share $5 per person, per game night are collected the night of the event and
to Terry and he will prepare them for showing at our meeting. You will prizes of gift certificates to various local restaurants are awarded to the
do the narration. Several members are not as comfortable sharing and highest scoring team. Please watch for your opportunity to RSVP for
therefore this should make it easier for everyone. August, starting on Tuesday July 25th, at approximately 6 pm.
PLEASE SEND TERRY AN EMAIL WITH YOUR PHOTOS AS Reservations are required in order to play. We hope to knock down some
“ATTACHMENTS”. Please do not embed your photos in the body of the pins with our neighbors and friends on August 8th. Won't you join us?
email which makes it longer to download your files. Mac users will need
to create a Zip file from their photos and email the Zip file to Terry. If Wine Appreciation (WAG)
you have a question on how to do this, please contact Terry Brady.
Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook The month of August’s theme is Lazy, Hazy, Days of Summer. The
Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is a featured winery is Element 79, with small plates provided by Gourmet
great place to easily share your photos. Give it a try. For questions, Garage. Please look for Sign Up Genius to reserve your spot.
please contact Debbie Ferris debbie.ferris49@icloud.com or Terry Brady Please note we collect CASH only and cannot provide refunds once the
tmisc10@gmail.com, or any of your steering committee members. count has been given to the caterer. Payment must be made prior to the
event and NO money will be collected at the door. If you have any
Spite & Malice questions, please contact Bonnie Pavri at
(707) 228-6255 or via email at Lfun2th@gmail.com
We play every Sunday at 1pm in the Library. If you “Age is just a number, unless you happen to be a bottle of wine “
have questions about our group or wish to learn to play Ye Olde WestPark Players - Drama Group
please contact Jerye at 916-773-6266.
The Ye Olde Westpark Players are ramping up for our 2023 Fall
Production. New members are always welcome. If acting isn’t exactly
your cup of tea, we can always use backstage help. You’ll have a great
time and remember, no experience necessary!If you want to know more
about the group, please contact Director, Rita DeMatteis, 916-786-0234.
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