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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg, continued Rummikub (New Group Forming)

version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National Join and play Rummikub at The Retreat Mondays at 12:45 p.m. This is
Mah Jongg League. an easy tile game to learn. Questions: contact Cheryl Thompson by email
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and at clutterbg@gmail.com
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are welcome.
We can help you learn. Shutterbugs
Please contact Diana Bixby at dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390- The Shutterbugs’ will not have a meeting in August, but we will have a
2543. group lunch and visit the GOLD RUSH MUSEUM in Auburn. Our
group lunch on August 23rd will be at Max’s Restaurant in Auburn at
Orchid Group
11:30am. Our next regular meeting will be September 5th IN PERSON
The Orchid Group will not be meeting in August, however mark your AT THE RETREAT AT 2PM. We will share your Architecture photos
calendars for our next meetings on September 13th at 1:00 pm. Dave our July photo shoot topic.
Veach will be presenting “Orchids That Grow Outdoors.” That’s right, We would also like to invite all Club Residents to join us to share your
you don’t need a greenhouse and you don’t need to fill your home with vacation photos. We would love to have you.
orchids. There are several varieties that can grow outdoors in the ground Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
or in pots. Dave has had lots of success growing outdoors and he will be Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is
sharing which species do well outdoors as well as his tips and tricks for our preferred method to show your photos at our meetings. Give it a
success. try. All members were sent step by step instructions for sharing your
photos via our Facebook Group. If needed you can still send your
Pinochle
pictures to Terry as attachments in an email or a Zip file for sharing.
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON For questions, please contact Terry Brady tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou
AT THE CLUB Frank lmfrank@me.com or any of your steering committee members.
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of Next meeting is Wednesday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. at The Retreat
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle Library.
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group
will help you come back up to speed. Socrates Café (New Group Forming)
Win or lose we are here to have a good time. If you are interested in A Socratic facilitator will meet with the interested group once a month by
playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan bringing a set of ethical/moral questions espoused by philosophers,
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984. journalists and social scientists. In a cordial and friendly atmosphere our
goal is to have stimulating conversations designed to clarify many of our
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group
assumptions and beliefs currently at play in todays’ America. The inquiry
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have method used in our meetings was started by the Greek philosopher
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All Socrates (469-399 B.C.) and is currently in use in most colleges and
levels of players are welcome. universities to encourage the use of critical thinking skills.
Days and Times: Friday 1:30-3:30pm, Saturday 2-4pm, Sunday 2-4pm For further information contract Nelson Loaiza at (916) 872–8806 or by
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). email at Nloaiza09@gmail.com.
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48@gmail.com to be
added to our email list. Spite & Malice
Poker Club
Please join us for a card game called Spite & Malice. We play on
Wednesdays 6-9. Library. Sundays and Tuesdays at 1pm - 4pm in the Library. Don't know how to
Low stakes; Low Talent. play? Come by and we will teach. It's a fun card game that you have use
No weapons. your brain to beat your opponent/opponents. Contact Jerye Stratmann at
NO CHEATERS. jeryes59@yahoo.com for information or questions.
Occasional snacks.
No wild cards.
The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the Water Volleyball
better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship Our group continues to be popular as players ‘beat the heat’ in the pool
and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the and get a little exercise. Our smaller, lighter balls are fun, and opening up
Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone the entire pool width has made a big difference. The two teams often play
will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter poker. It is their last game of the day as the ‘Championship Game Of The World!’ as
Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting games. We DO a tie-breaker. So much on the line!
NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud, Draw or the newer Feel free to come out on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at 11:30am to join
Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up the night. in or just observe to see if you’d like to play.
Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided and cards For more information about playing, contact Dan Ketchum at
speak on the table after each hand… djketchum@gmail.com or (916)945-7201.
Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060.
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