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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Club at WestPark Democrats Cribbage
In September 2021, the UN will observe:
 International Literacy Day - September 8th MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 10AM CRIBBAGE IS PLAYED
International Day of Democracy - September 15th AT THE CLUB UNTIL NOON
(UN Observances at www.US.org) Come play CRIBBAGE with us every Monday and/or Wednesday from
Our speakers at the August meeting were Ann and Ralph Jahr who, as 10am to noon. We play two and three handed and partners with four.
educators and administrators, traveled the world from Belgium to Japan Cards are drawn to see who plays with whom. If you have not played in
to the African Continent teaching and working in International Schools. I a long time, no problem, we will go slow and reacquaint you to the
think they helped tie the concepts of Education (literacy) and Democracy game. We have 12 to 20 members and play to have fun and enjoy each
together nicely. others company. If you would like to play Cribbage drop in or call Alan
Did you know that there are more than 12,000 International schools Uman. Any Questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-
worldwide that teach over 5.5 million students? Most of these schools 8984.
have a similar international school curriculum and nearly 200 are Digital World Club
supported by the US State Department. Students arrive from the US and
other countries, and return to their home country with a better Please join us Wednesday,
appreciation of diverse cultures and opinions. September 8th in The Wellness
Sam McGuff then updated us on our postcard-writing project and Room at The Retreat (note:
informed us that our club wrote the 2nd most cards in the Placer region. different room) at 10:30 (10:00 if
Colin and Michael Lewis held the raffle for members who had added you need help with your device/
their lunch receipts to the “Supporting Our Community” box at The computer) for an interesting
Retreat. Two residents won a $40 and a $20 gift card. We then elected presentation about the Amazon
three representatives and one alternate to vote in the February 2022 Echo Dot by Bob Ringo from the
California Election Pre-Endorsement Conference. Lincoln Hills Computer Club.
Lastly, during our ‘Hot Topics’ time, we discussed the use of the As you may know, the Amazon Echo Dot functions as a source of
Filibuster, the status of the investigation begun by the House Select entertainment, a personal assistant, and a smart home controller. Many
Committee on the January 6th Insurrection, and the California Governor of you have received a Dot as a Christmas gift. The Dot can play your
Recall effort. favorite music, answer your questions, and control your smart home
Mark Your Calendar: devices by responding to your voice commands. In this presentation,
We have several interesting speakers and activities planned for the next you will learn how simple it is to set up the Dot plus new “tricks” that
few months. make the Dot more fun to use. Whether you are thinking about buying a
Dot or you want to use the one you already own more effectively, this
 Our September 1st meeting is CANCELED to allow us to gather for presentation is for you.
our Catch-Up Holiday Mash-Up party at 6pm on September 14th Bob has kindly said that he will give away a Echo Dot as a door prize!
 At our October 6th meeting we will hear from The Gathering Inn You don’t want to miss this informative presentation. His presentation
will also be posted on the DWC group page on the website:
and Dr. Kermit Jones, candidate for Congressional District 4. www.theclubatwestpark.com
Club Website Update: If you have any computer problems, contact Rick Koehler @
We continue to add new content to our ‘page’ on The Club’s Website (at rpkoehler@comcast.net
the top of the page, click ‘Groups’, then ‘Democrats’). See you there!
How Can I Join or Renew?
We invite any Club at WestPark resident to join, you don’t have to be a Hand and Foot
Democrat, and joining our Club doesn’t mean that you’re joining any
other Democratic organization. Hand and Foot is a card game played Fridays at The Retreat, from 2 pm
What are the benefits of joining? A few examples are: until around 4 pm. Cards are drawn prior to playing to determine who
 Staying informed on issues and gaining new perspective plays together. (Players should arrive by 1:50 p.m. in order to draw cards
 Being able to share ideas and views so that play can begin by 2 p.m.) If you want to learn to play, contact
 Listening to interesting speakers from fellow members, local Pete Frates by email pa_frates@comcast.net or phone (916) 749-
business leaders, and members of academia 3054. Come join us to have fun, and meet new friends. You are also
Participating in Fun social events welcome to come and observe how we play.
If you are not currently a member and would like to join or have any
questions, contact us at the.clubatwestparkdems@gmail.com or you can Helping Hands 2.0
call our Chair Dan Ketchum at 916-945-7201.
MISSION: The mission of The Club at Westpark Democrats is to create Our first Coffee and Chat of this year on July 16 was fabulous. We had
a welcoming forum to support Democratic candidates of integrity who 102 guests who brought more food than you can imagine. The pool table
share our values of unity, diversity and equal rights. We strive to use our was full! It was so good to meet lots of new residents, as well as old
collective power through discussion, information and outreach to put our friends and neighbors. Our next Coffee and Chat will be held on Friday,
progressive vision, values and goals into action. September 27th at 9am at The Retreat. There will be an invitation going
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