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Shared Interest Group Announcements

CRI (Conservatives, Republicans, and Independents) Club Veterans

CRI members and guests pretty much filled the Wellness Room at the You do not have to be a veteran to join our group. In fact, one half of the
Retreat for our September meeting. Our speaker was Morgan Gire, present board is made up of non-vets who bring specific business skills
District Attorney for Placer County. Our Steering Committee had hyped to the board which have helped a lot in strengthening our ability to serve
his upcoming visit, and he did not disappoint. His management style, the community and our mission to assist Veterans in need.
experience, and commitment to criminals being held accountable for Come in and check us out and please consider joining the group. Get a
their actions is impressive. free donut and a cup of Joe and get to know what we do.
Our next get together will be our annual barbecue scheduled for Next month nominations for new board officers will commence,
Saturday, October 7, 4 - 7 PM at the Retreat. We will hear from followed in November our annual elections. By the way we will be at the
Congressman Kevin Kiley. Those of you who follow him know that he up and coming “Open House” at The Club on October 6th. Stop by to
has been fighting for our freedoms and a responsive, transparent meet us and ask any questions you might have or just join us in the fun.
government, just as he did as a member of the Assembly.
Save the dates: Cornhole
Thursday, November 2nd – CRI Meeting: Topic, Our Constitution Cornhole is a game where teams of 2 players take turns throwing bean
Thursday, December 7th – CRI Annual Christmas/Chanukah Social bags at a raised, angled board with a hole in the far end. The goal is to
Saturday, February 3rd – Placer County Republican Central Committee’s land the bean bags in the hole or on top of the board. We establish teams
“Lincoln, Reagan, Trump” Fundraiser each time from a lottery draw. We ask for $2 as we use the funds for
For more information about our group contact Randy at prizes at the end of the evening. Weather dictates if we play inside in the
r2d2nelson@gmail.com or to become a member of our group, contact Wellness Room or outside under the covered patio. Play for October
Alice at klanga@comcast.net will be on October 2nd, 4th, 16th and 18th. Monday play is at 1:00 pm
and Wednesday play is at 5:30 pm.
Club Crafters Come visit the Cornhole Booth at the Annual Open House on October
6th. We will hold a drawing for wine from the players who land a
Whatever your craft or hobby is, we would like to invite you to join cornhole.
us. We meet every Tuesday at 10 AM in the library. Dig out those We will continue to track high point scores for the second half of
unfinished projects and come have a cup of coffee with us, and I 2023. Our second competition will begin in July and run through
guarantee lots of good conversation and laughs. We would like to invite December. We use the player’s two highest scores in a month. You can
new residents to stop by anytime and come see what we are doing and start playing at any time – it is not necessary to wait for the current
perhaps entice you to join our group. tournament to end.
We also accept yarn and needlework items you no longer want. If you A sign-up email is sent out approximately one week before scheduled
would like more information about our group, please contact Dona Smith play. We have had great turnout so in order to give everyone a chance to
at (916) 771-8039 or email donaann1@surewest.net. play, we ask that initially you only sign up for your first choice. Then
place your name on the wait list for the other day. If there is room for
Club Trekkers additional players, we will notify the players from the waitlist.
All new players are welcome!
The Trekker hikes will be on the first and third Tuesdays of each month,
and the Saturdays immediately following those Tuesdays. On the other Cribbage
Saturdays of the month we normally conduct neighborhood walks. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 10AM CRIBBAGE IS PLAYED
There will be an exception this October as noted below. Two days AT THE CLUB UNTIL NOON
before each hike or walk we send out an email with details regarding the Come play CRIBBAGE with us every Monday and/or Wednesday from
next hike or walk to members of the Club Trekkers. Extreme weather 10am to noon. We play two and three handed and partners with four.
may change the hikes and walks. Cards are drawn to see who plays with whom. If you have not played in
10/3/23 Tuesday - 4.8 miles easy/moderate, Olmstead/Rim Trail, Cool a long time, no problem, we will go slow and reacquaint you to the
10/7/23 Saturday - ~5 miles, easy, multiple trails, Nevada City game. We have 12 to 20 members and play to have fun and enjoy each
10/14/23 Saturday - Walk, at Marshall Discovery Historic SP to attend others company. If you would like to play Cribbage drop in or call Alan
Coloma Gold Rush Live! Uman. Any Questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-
10/17/23 Tuesday - 4.5 miles, easy, Sugar Pine Reservoir 8984.
10/21/23 Saturday - 5.8 miles, moderate, Quarry Loop Trail
10/28/23 Saturday - Neighborhood Walk Democratic Forum

Club Quilters ~ Quilters inspiring Quilters The Democratic Forum is very excited to welcome Ryan Ronco, Voter
Registrar for Placer County, as our November featured speaker. As the
We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in The Library. If you top voting authority in the county, Ryan can address all our concerns
have any questions please call Carol 361-290-3222 about voting security and voter fraud. We’re sure he’ll also give us an
overview of the brand-new Rocklin offices. Mark your calendars for
November 1 at 1:00PM.

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