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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Orchid Group, continued Shutterbugs
may need to provide increased air circulation. A small oscillating fan or a They do have inexpensive subscription options that are not required.
ceiling fan works. Definitely feed your orchids. Any balanced fertilizer FUTURE FIELD TRIP THOUGHTS. Please send us your suggestions
will work but mix to half strength and fertilize weekly. Check your on field trips you might like us to consider.
orchids for their general health. How do they look? Are the leaves full Preparing your photos to be shared at our meetings:
and healthy looking or dull, limp or spotted? Check carefully for disease A reminder for all that we have decided to standardize the way we
and bugs (mealy bugs, aphids, etc.) Depending on our crazy weather, present photos at our meetings. Please send any photos you want to share
you may be able to put your orchids outside when temperatures are to Terry and he will prepare them for showing at our meeting. You will
consistently 45 - 50 degrees over night, however be sure they will NOT do the narration. Several members are not as comfortable sharing and
be direct sunlight. therefore this should make it easier for everyone.
After your orchid has bloomed is a good time to repot and refreshen the PLEASE SEND TERRY AN EMAIL WITH YOUR PHOTOS AS
potting medium. Our July Orchid Group meeting on July 14th at 1:00 “ATTACHMENTS”. Please do not embed your photos in the body of the
pm will be a re-potting session so you can bring your orchids to the email which makes it longer to download your files. Mac users will need
meeting and we’ll all re-pot together. We’ll also have drift wood to create a Zip file from their photos and email the Zip file to Terry. If
available for mounting your orchid if you’d like to try that method of you have a question on how to do this, please contact Terry Brady.
growing. Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is a
Pinochle great place to easily share your photos. Give it a try. For questions,
please contact Debbie Ferris debbie.ferris49@icloud.com or Terry Brady
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON tmisc10@gmail.com, or any of your steering committee members.
AT THE CLUB
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of Spite & Malice
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle We play every Sunday at 1pm in the Library. If you have questions
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group about our group or wish to learn to play please contact Jerye at 916-773-
will help you come back up to speed. 6266.
Win or lose we are here to have a good time. If you are interested in
playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan Water Volleyball
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984.
Water Volleyball in April and May was great (when the weather
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group cooperated), and we’re looking forward to warmer temps in
June. We play Tuesday and Thursday 11:45am-12:45pm. To
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have add your name to our email list, contact Dan Ketchum at
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All djketchum@gmail.com
levels of players are welcome.
Days and Times: Friday 1:30-3:30pm /Saturday 2-4pm / Sunday 2-4pm / Wii Bowling
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to The Wii Bowling Group meets on the 2nd
our email list. Tuesday evening of each month. We have a
Poker Club lively, fun competition to see which randomly
chosen team can score the highest average after
Both men and women. We play different games, dealer playing a series of 3 games to win the night's
choice, and we start at 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. prize. Depending on how many players we have
We do not play "Wild" games. on any particular game night, our evening of
Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060 camaraderie lasts for 1.5 to 3 hours. If you have an interest in playing,
please contact your hosts Barry & Diana Gray at bdgray19@yahoo.com
Shutterbugs for a copy of our game night instructions including how to make a

The Shutterbugs’ next meeting will be IN PERSON AT OUR USUAL monthly reservation. To be ready for future emails, you can subscribe to
TIME OF 2PM. on Thursday, June 1st. We will be sharing photos from the Wii Bowling Group on your profile page on the Retreat website.
our May theme of May Holidays. Our tech topic this meeting will be for Every resident in our community is welcome to join. The next game
each member who wishes to share a brief explanation of their favorite night is Tuesday, June 13th. Dues of $5 per person, per game night are
Apps. Including cell phone apps along with pc or Mac based apps. We collected the night of the event and prizes of gift certificates to various
will also share photos from our State Capitol Tour. local restaurants are awarded to the highest scoring team. Please watch
Every resident is welcome to join and share photos without having to be for your opportunity to RSVP for June starting on Tuesday, May 30th at
an official member. approximately 6 pm. Reservations are required in order to play. Let's
For those who would like to learn how to get off auto mode and learn STRIKE up some fun in our SPARE time on the 2nd Tuesday evening of
how to use their DSLR-type cameras, we recommend visiting each month. We hope you will join us as we knock down some pins with
www.ayearwithmycamera.com. It’s free to join and get their emails. our neighbors and friends on June 13th.
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