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Shared Interest Group Contact List

3rd Thursday Book Club Schelly Jensen 916-773-0976 3rd Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Bocce Jon Georgie 916-742-3639 Check Group Webpage
Bridge Teddie Allison 916-872-8705 Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Bunco Jan Frack 408-425-8108 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
CRI Group Alice Klang 916-865-4854 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Club Crafters Mary Mesa 408-731-0638 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.
Club Trekkers Charlie Huffine 321-277-0360 Tuesdays and Saturdays
Club Quilters Carol Jurcak 361-290-3222 2nd and 4th Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Cornhole Linda Mohr 916-740-3765 1st and 3rd Mondays at 1:00pm / 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Cribbage Peter Frates 707-481-7620 Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Democratic Forum Colin Lewis 575-932-9678 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Digital World Club Rick Koehler 916-749-3022 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Hand & Foot Gloria Borley 209-402-1933 Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Helping Hands Judy Panish 916-782-5605 TBA
Line Dancing Tricia McCandless 408-656-0487 Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg Diana Bixby 510-390-2543 Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch Julie Good 480-510-7002 TBA
Orchid Group Nancy Donner 310-809-7864 2nd Friday at 1:00 p.m.- Every other month starting January
Ping Pong Group Francis Chang 916-749-7514 Tues. 2 - 4 p.m., Fri. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Sat/Sun 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Pinochle Alan Uman 916-872-8984 Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Poker Group Phil Lander 916-872-8060 Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Road Riders Cycling Jay Ferris 916-673-7661 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.
Rummikub Cheryl Thompson 916-765-4530 Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
Shutterbugs Lou Frank 916-749-7641 1st Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Socrates Café Nelson Loaiza 916-872-8806 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
Veterans Group Greg Cerlenko 916-773-1422 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Water Volleyball Dan Ketchum 916-945-7201 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Wii Bowling Diana Gray 916-771-3161 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Wine Appreciation Bonnie Pavri 707-228-6255 2nd Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Ye Olde WestPark Players Cynthia Simmons 707-451-7245 Practice Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Any views expressed by Special Interest Groups do not reflect that of the Association, Management or the Board of Directors.

3rd Thursday Book Club Bridge

In April, to celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of its winning the Pulitzer Rain or shine, it's good to play bridge! Its earliest form dates back to the
Prize, we’ll be reading The Good Earth by Pearl Buck. The book takes 16th century, has evolved over the years, can be played with as few as 4
place in1920s China, a time when the last emperor still ruled and the people, formats of rubber bridge or duplicate bridge primarily today,
sweeping changes of the twentieth century were distant rumblings. This played with a partner, and enjoyed by many bridge clubs, tournament
is a timeless, evocative classic tale of the honest farmer Wang Lung and players, or in one's home, or in our very own "RETREAT"!
his family as they struggle to survive in the midst of vast political and We welcome Sue Olsen, straight out of the Beginning Bridge classes, to
social upheavals. Our April meeting will be April 17 at 2:30 in The our Bridge Club at The Club at WestPark. Sue was brand new to the
Retreat Library. game, took the Beginning Bridge lessons, came to observe play on
Thursdays, and even sat in and played a few hands of bridge. With
Road Riders Cycling helpful guidance from club members, she concluded the only way to

Come join the Bike Group also known as Road Riders Cycling of really learn the game was to play it! Right on Sue!
WestPark. All riders of any ability are welcome. We have some riders Come to play or come to watch. We meet every Thursday from 1 - 4 pm
who go long and some who go short. In the warm months we leave from at The Retreat. No partner needed. Treats are usually available. Enjoy a
The Retreat promptly at 8 AM. In these colder months with more game of bridge among friendly folk. For more info, call or text Teddie
unpredictable weather our times may vary. If you are interested in Allison at 541-678-1554. See you at bridge club!
joining us, email Jay Ferris at jay.ferris@icloud.com for the next day’s
plan. Bunco
The Club's Bunco Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Bocce Registration begins at 5:30 pm. Games begin promply at 6:00 pm. Join
Bocce begins on March 31st. I hope all our players are ready for 22 us for a night of fun with friends, exciting new format, refreshments, gift
weeks of action. April weather can be a little iffy at times, but we'll cards and raffles.
remain hopeful for sunshine and reasonable temperatures. Club members, men and women, guests and first-time players are
It is not too late to join Bocce so if you are interested, call me Jon welcome. No reservations are required. Cost: $5.00 per night. All
Georgie @ 916-742-3639. money collected goes for gift cards. There are gift cards for "Most
Bunco's" $25, "Most Wins" $20, "Most Losses" $15 and the new "Flying
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