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Shared Interest Group Contact List

3rd Thursday Book Club Schelly Jensen 916-773-0976 3rd Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Bocce Jon Georgie 916-740-2557 Check Group Webpage
Bridge Jane Dour 916-474-4781 Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Bunco Janice Ingersoll 916-212-0127 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
CRI Group Alice Klang 916-865-4854 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Club Crafters Dona Smith 916-715-5077 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.
Club Trekkers Mark Moore 408-375-0383 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Club Quilters Carol Jurcak 361-290-3222 2nd and 4th Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Cornhole Linda Mohr 916-740-3765 1st and 3rd Mondays at 1:00pm / 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Cribbage Alan Uman 916-872-8984 Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Democratic Forum Chris Lauritzen 916-878-0656 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Digital World Club Rick Koehler 916-749-3022 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Hand & Foot Gloria Borley 209-402-1933 Every Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Helping Hands Judy Panish 916-782-5605 TBA
Line Dancing Tricia McCandless 408-656-0487 Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg Diana Bixby 510-390-2543 Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Orchid Group Nancy Donner 310-809-7864 2nd Friday at 1:00 p.m.- Every other month starting January
Ping Pong Group Francis Chang 916-749-7514 Tues./Fri. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pinochle Alan Uman 916-872-8984 Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Poker Group Phil Lander 916-872-8060 Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Road Riders Cycling Jay Ferris 916-673-7661 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.
Shutterbugs Lou Frank 916-749-7641 1st Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Spite & Malice Jerye Stratmann 916-773-6266 Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Group Roy Vanoni 916-872-4999 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Water Volleyball Dan Ketchum 916-945-7201 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Wii Bowling Diana Gray 916-771-3161 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Wine Appreciation Bonnie Pavri 707-228-6255 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Ye Olde WestPark Players Rita DeMatteis 916-786-0234 Practice Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Any views expressed by Special Interest Groups do not reflect that of the Association, Management or the Board of Directors.

3rd Thursday Book Club Bridge

Our book for October is Beyond the Sea by Laura Spencer Ash. It’s the The results of the late July survey of bridge clubs members' responses
story of a young girl who is sent from England to the United States for are in. Or, the verdict is in depending on one's perspective! Volunteer
her safety during World War II. After the war she must leave her leaders are Jane Dour, Shirley Cervelli, Roy Vanoni, and Teddie
American “family” and return to her home in England. The book deals Allison. In keeping with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at each
with her life in two different worlds and the struggles she faces as she’s Thursday play, members have opted for periodic treats instead of
torn between them. Our October meeting will be October 19 at 2:30 in summer and Christmas season luncheons. One can look forward to small
The Retreat library. sandwiches, pizza, etc. instead! Of course, candy or cookies are always
present.
Road Riders Cycling Periodic brush-up lessons, perhaps once-a-month, is favored also, and a
one-time year (appx) donation for supplies in lieu of weekly donations to
Come join the Bike Group also known as Road Riders Cycling of play as well. Bridge club tee shirts are available on-line at Amazon.com
WestPark. All riders of any ability are welcome. We have some riders “bridge game shirt”. They also have mugs, etc. Purchase is optional.
who go long and some who go short. If you’d like to ride with us, meet Every Thursday from 1-4pm at The Retreat you can find bridge club in
at The Retreat weekdays at 8:00 AM. action. We welcome new members or visitors. No partner is required as
we change partners with each round of play. The Chicago scoring
Bocce system is used as opposed to that of party bridge. Bridge is a great game
to challenge your brain and keep one mentally young. Come visit, see
Our 2023 Club Championship team is from the Monday night league. for yourselves, or come to play! Every Thursday, 1-4 at The Retreat!
Their pictures are shown on the Courier cover along with our second
place team representing the Saturday morning league on page XX. Bunco
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the event. The BBQ was Please join your friends and neighbors for a night of fun and prizes
held just after the games and was another big hit, enjoyed by 175 players playing Bunco. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at
and guests. The Retreat. Punch cards are available for purchase before game. $15
2024 is not that far off, so get ready for another exciting year. All the for three months of play. ($5 per month).
Directors will be ready. All proceeds go toward the buying of gift cards.
Hope to see you there, Janice Ingersoll, Bunco coordinator
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