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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg Poker Club

MAH JONGG IS PLAYED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-3 Wednesdays 6-9. Library.
P.M. AT THE CLUB. Low stakes; Low Talent.
Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck played with tiles and a card with No weapons.
set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American NO CHEATERS.
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National Occasional snacks.
Mah Jongg League. No wild cards.
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are welcome. better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship
We can help you learn. and very low stakes poker. We usually play in The Retreat library with
Please contact Diana Bixby at dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390- the Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally
2543. someone will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter
poker. It is Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting
Orchid Group games. We DO NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud,
Draw or the newer Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up
If you missed the Sacramento Orchid Show and Sale, not to worry, we the night. Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided
will also be looking at photos taken at the event. There were some and cards speak on the table after each hand… any questions call Phil
beautiful orchids and displays and the photos are stunning. Lander (916) 872-8060
The Orchid Group will be meeting on Friday, May 10th at 1:00 pm in the Shutterbugs
Library at The Retreat.
We will be talking about how to get your orchids to re-bloom when The Shutterbugs’ next regular meeting will be MAY 2ND IN PERSON
growing them indoors. If you have orchids with beautiful, green leaves AT THE RETREAT AT 2PM. We will share your photos from our
but they don’t bloom, you won’t want to miss this meeting. We’ll watch April 26th field trip photographing Sacramento Murals. We will have a
a video and then have an open forum where members will share what group lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Sacramento. If you do not
works and what doesn’t work in re-blooming orchids. have photos from our field trip, etc. feel free to share some Spring Photos
As usual, there will be a “Show and Tell” table where you can bring your which is our April photo taking topic.
blooming orchids so the rest of us can enjoy your success. There will Our discussion topic at the May meeting will be taking Still Life photos.
also be a raffle so you may go home with a new orchid. If you have a (Flowers, Table Settings etc.) Use your imagination.
struggling orchid, you can bring it for advice. You do not need to be a We would also like to invite all Club Residents to join us to share your
paying member to join this meeting, however if you’d like to join, bring vacation photos. We would love to have you.
$10 cash for a 1 year membership and you’ll be given a new member Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
packet of resources. Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is
our preferred method to show your photos at our meetings. Give it a try.
Pinochle
All members were sent step by step instructions for sharing your photos
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON via our Facebook Group. If needed you can still send your pictures to
AT THE CLUB. Terry as attachments in an email or a Zip file for sharing.
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of For questions, please contact Terry Brady tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle Frank lmfrank@me.com or any of your steering committee members.
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group
will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a Spite & Malice
good time. If you are interested in playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan
Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872- Please join us to play Spite & Malice. Spite & Malice is a card
8984. game. We play on (new day) Tuesdays at 1pm in the Library. Don't
know how to play? We will teach you. Contact Jerye Stratmann at
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group jeryes59@yahoo.com for information or questions.

The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have Water Volleyball
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
levels of players are welcome. Water Volleyball meets at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday at
Days and Times: 11:30am to play for about an hour. We create two balanced teams and
Friday 1:30-3:30pm play games to 21. Teams and team members rotate serves, and
Saturday 2-4pm sometimes we move players around to keep games fun.
Sunday 2-4pm Come join us for fun and light-hearted competition. To add your name to
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). our email distribution list or to ask questions, email Dan Ketchum at
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to djketchum@gmail.com.
our email list.

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