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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg Poker Club

MAH JONGG IS PLAYED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-3 better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship
P.M. AT THE CLUB. and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the
Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck played with tiles and a card with Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone
set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American will bring some snacks.) It is Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National play interesting games. We DO NOT play WILD-card games. Most
Mah Jongg League. games are Stud, Draw or the newer Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and variation to spice up the night. Learning assistance for the different
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are games is happily provided and cards speak on the table after each hand…
welcome. We can help you learn. Please contact Diana Bixby at Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060.
dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390-2543.
Rummikub
Orchid Group Rummikub is a fun, easy tile game played with 2-4 players. The object

The Orchid Group will not be meeting in February, however we will of the game is to play all of the tiles on your rack and go "Out"! Your
meet again on Friday, March 14th at 1pm at The Retreat. Because the tiles are played by forming groups and runs. All new players are
Sacramento Orchid Show and Sale is in April, we will be talking about welcome!!
what to look for when buying orchids to ensure that you pick out a good Come join us at The Retreat every Monday at 1:00-2:30 pm. You will
healthy one. We’ll be watching a video and then (hopefully) practicing have fun and make some new friends. If you would like to learn to play
our skills in selectivity by looking at some real orchids. As usual, we will or have questions, contact Cheryl Thompson 916-765-4530 or
have an Orchid Show and Tell table and an orchid raffle. We’ve been clutterbg@gmail.com.
lucky enough, thanks to Dave Veach, that we usually have enough raffle
orchids that everyone gets one. Shutterbugs

Pinochle The Shutterbugs are back to our normal schedule and the next meeting is
Thursday February 6th at 2:00pm in the Library. We will start with a
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON short discussion on your skill sets for photography and your interests.
AT THE CLUB What was your adventures in photography last month, please submit your
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of pictures taken in January for sharing. As usual all shared photos are
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle appreciated.
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group Mark your calendars February 21st for our field trip to the Van Howd
will help you come back up to speed. Studios of Sculptures in Auburn. More details to follow as to meeting for
Win or lose we are here to have a good time. If you are interested in lunch.
playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan The March meeting is March 6th at 2:00 in the Library
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984.
Socrates Café (New Group Forming)
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group The next meeting is Wednesday, February 19th, 3 PM at The Retreat
Library. The Socratic Café is a community group focused on discussing
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have a variety of interesting and timely philosophical/social issues in an
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All amicable atmosphere. These discussions bring attention to your own
levels of players are welcome. knowledge, understanding and experiences acquired during the course of
Days and Times: life. Engage your mind in active and thought-provoking dialog with
Friday 1:30-3:30pm others. In essence, the Socratic Café invites us to question assumptions
Saturday 2-4pm and beliefs, engage in stimulating dialogue, and seek deeper insights
Sunday 2-4pm about life. Your facilitator will be Nelson Loaiza, a former college
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). teacher.
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48@gmail.com to be
added to our email list. Spite & Malice
Please join us for a card game called Spite & Malice. We play on
Poker Club Sundays at 1pm - 4pm in the Library. Don't know how to play? Come by
and we will teach. It's a fun card game that you have to use your brain to
Wednesdays 6-9. Library. beat your opponent/opponents. Contact Jerye Stratmann at
Low stakes; Low Talent. jeryes59@yahoo.com for information or questions.
No weapons.
NO CHEATERS. Water Volleyball
Occasional snacks.
No wild cards. The Water Volleyball club members are looking forward to the pool
The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the reopening mid-April. We play Tuesdays and Thursdays @11:30am in the

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