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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg Orchid Group

making new Friends. Mah Jongg is a game of skill & luck. Beginners If you like orchids, this is a great way to see many different kinds of
and experienced players are welcome. I have taught many of our players award winning orchids. And there will be numerous vendors there to
and I am willing to teach whom ever might be Interested. pick yourself up some new, interesting and unique orchids. The vendors
We play the American version on the current 2021 card, which is ordered will tell you how to grow them so that you can be successful.
on line from the National Mah Jongg League. As mentioned, the Orchid Group will be taking a field trip to see the
Please contact me Phyllis Frank pdfrank@me.com or call 916-749-7641. show. While at the show, our own Dave Veach will give a tour of the
show to allow everyone to learn more about the various types of orchids
Mexican Train (Dominos) that will be on display at the show. If you have an interest in joining the
Orchid Group for this field trip, please contact Dave Veach, Nancy
Please join us for Mexican Train (dominos) on Friday nights at 6:00pm! Donner or David Komar. There will be a signup at the front desk for
If you don’t know how to play, we’d be happy to teach you. Everyone is those who might be interested. We'll meet at the Retreat at 10:30am on
welcome to play - singles and couples. Contact Laura Wilson at (925) April 9th and then carpool to the show. We hope to have as many people
325-7953 if you have any questions. as possible attend.
Neighborhood Watch Pinochle

TAX IDENTITY THEFT COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON
Are you looking forward to getting your tax refund AT THE CLUB
this year? Tax identity thieves may be looking Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of
forward to getting your refund too. PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle
Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your 10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group
Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job. will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a
You might find out it has happened when you get a letter from the IRS good time. If you are interested in playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan
saying more than one tax return was filed in your name, or IRS records Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-
show you have wages from an employer you don’t know. 8984.
The IRS uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to make sure your
filing is accurate and complete, and that you get any refund you are due. Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group
Identity theft can affect how your tax return is processed. An unexpected
notice or letter from the IRS could alert you that someone else is using The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have
your SSN. If you get an email that claims to be from the IRS, do not fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
reply or click on any links. The IRS doesn’t start contact with a taxpayer levels of players are welcome.
b sending an email, text, social media message that asks for personal or Days and Times:
financial information. If someone uses your SSN to file for a tax refund Friday 2-4pm
before you do, the IRS might think you already filed or got your refund. Saturday 2-4pm
When you file your return later, IRS records will show the first filing and Sunday 2-4pm
refund, and you’ll get a notice or letter from the IRS saying more than Tuesday 2-4pm (if Wellness room is available).
one return was filed by you. Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to
If tax identity theft happens to you, visit Identity/Theft.gov to report it to our email list."
the FTC, file an Identity Theft Affidavit with the IRS electronically, and
get a personal recovery plan. Poker Club
Criminals are always looking for their next victim. Do your part to
reduce your chances of becoming a tax identity thief victim. Guard your Come and play Poker-Not cut throat. Tournament has been suspended
Social Security number like you do your personal until further notice.. Any questions call Phil Lander 916 872 8060.
information. (Reprinted: Roseville PD 911 Public Safety Newsletter,
March 2022) Shutterbugs
Mia Winter, Director, Neighborhood Watch Team, Keeping Our
Neighborhood Safe The Shutterbugs next meeting will be in person at our usual time of 2
pm. on Thursday April 7th. Every resident is always welcome to join and
Orchid Group
share photos without having to be an official member. We kindly ask out
of consideration for those who are at risk that if you are not fully
The Orchid Group will have their next meeting in May but we do have an vaccinated and boosted, please do not attend. Please be prepared to share
event that might be of interest to people. The Orchid Group is going to be your vaccine status.
doing an outing to the Sacramento Orchid Society 2022 Orchid Show & Our photo shooting theme for April will be “Whole and a part of the
Sale. The Orchid Show is on April 9th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on whole” or “Big picture and little picture from big picture”. For an
April 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission price is $10 per person. example a photo of your back yard would be the big picture and a photo

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