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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Line Dancing Poker Club
The Line Dance group is sending wishes for a blessed Holiday Season Both men and women. We play different games, dealer choice, and we
filled with fun, relaxation, happiness, and laughter along with all the start at 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. We do not play "Wild" games.
other things you enjoy. Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060
We are all hoping for a safe and peaceful 2024!
Shutterbugs
Mah Jongg
The Shutterbugs’ next official meeting will be January 4th IN PERSON
MAH JONGG IS PLAYED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-4 AT THE RETREAT USUAL TIME OF 2PM. We will share our holiday
P.M. AT THE CLUB. photos and your best shots from 2023. Yes, it will be 2024. Where did
Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck played with tiles and a card with the time go.
set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American Our discussion topic will be sharing how each of us organizes our image
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National files etc. Terry Brady will lead this discussion. We will also have a
Mah Jongg League. photo shoot field trip on January 19th. We will start with lunch TBD
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and followed by a tour the Folsom Power House Museum and as time in
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are welcome. interest allows a street photography walk through Old Town Folsom.
We can help you learn. Also mark your calendars for our February field trip to the Sacramento
Please contact Diana Bixby at dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390- Railroad Museum on February 16th.
2543. Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is
Orchid Group
our preferred method to show your photos at our meetings. Give it a try.
The Orchid Group next meeting will be January 12, 2024 at 1 pm in the All members were sent step by step instructions for sharing your photos
Library. We will be watching a video interview with master orchid via our Facebook Group. If needed you can still send your pictures to
grower, John Clemments. John will take us on a tour of the San Diego Terry as attachments in an email or a Zip file for sharing. For questions,
Botanical Gardens “The World of Orchids” exhibit as he talks about the please contact Terry Brady tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou Frank
characteristics of orchids, basic care, botanical properties. and even lmfrank@me.com or any of your steering committee member.
demonstrates how to extract pollen for breeding. Join us to see beautiful Should you have any questions feel free to contact any of the steering
pictures of the many species of orchids from around the world. The committee members.
video presentation will be a good introduction for those of you who may
be considering becoming an active member of the Orchid Group and an Spite & Malice
opportunity for our Orchid Group regulars to “ooooh and aww” over the We play every Sunday at 1pm in the Library. If you have questions
beautiful orchids we love. See the Courier for more details about what about our group or wish to learn to play please contact Jerye at 916-773-
happens at our meetings. 6266.
Pinochle Water Volleyball

COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON The Water Volleyball club members are looking forward to the pool
AT THE CLUB reopening in April. We play Tuesdays and Thursdays @11:30am in the
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of ‘West end’ of the pool. All residents are welcome, and no experience or
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle special skill is needed. If you’d like to learn more about our club and
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group water volleyball, feel free to email Dan Ketchum at
will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a djketchum@gmail.com
good time. If you are interested in playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Wii Bowling
Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-
8984. The Wii Bowling Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each
month from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. We have a lively, fun competition to
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group
see which randomly chosen team can score the highest average after
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have playing a set of 3 games to win the night's prize. We always look
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All forward to welcoming new members into our group who we hope will
levels of players are welcome. enjoy playing the game and socializing with their friends and
Days and Times: neighbors. If any residents have an interest in joining our group, please
Friday 1:30-3:30pm email your hosts, Barry and Diana Gray, at: bdgray19@yahoo.com.
Saturday 2-4pm Our next game night is Tuesday, January 9th. Dues of $5 per person, per
Sunday 2-4pm game night are collected the night of the event and prizes of $25 gift
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available) cards to various local restaurants are awarded to each member of the
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to highest scoring team. Please watch for your opportunity to RSVP for
our email list. January, starting on Tuesday, December 26th at approximately 6:00
pm. Reservations are required in order to play. Won’t you join us?

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