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Shared Interest Group Announcements
Pinochle
Win or lose we are here to have a 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) 872-8984.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
levels of players are welcome.
Days and Times:
Friday 2-4pm
Saturday 2-4pm
Sunday 2-4pm
Tuesday 2-4pm (if Wellness room is available).
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to
our email list.
Poker Club
Both men and women. We play different games, dealer choice, and we
start at 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. We do not play "Wild" games.
Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060
Shutterbugs
The Shutterbugs’ next meeting will be IN PERSON AT OUR USUAL
TIME OF 2PM. on Thursday, October 5th. We will be sharing photos
from our September theme Pictures of Autumn. And photos our field trip
to the Apple Hill and Lava Cap Winery
The October meeting will have a special guest, Sylvia Waddell.
She is an artist, photographer, and builder. She uses many of the concepts
of photography we talk about. She makes felted figurines and animals
and then builds dioramas to make a complete scene. Then she
photographs them and makes a book. She will be talking about lighting
and focus issues. She uses photoshop for editing and enhancing some of
the photos and will cover this in her presentation. Her photography is
with an iPhone.
This is a meeting you will not want to miss.
Every resident is welcome to join and share photos without having to be
an official member.
For those who would like to learn how to get off auto mode and learn
how to use their DSLR-type cameras, we recommend visiting
www.ayearwithmycamera.com. It is free to join and get their emails.
They do have inexpensive subscription options that are not required.
FUTURE FIELD TRIP THOUGHTS.
Please send us your suggestions on field trips you might like us to
consider.
Preparing your photos to be shared at our meetings:
We will also discuss a different approach to sharing our photos using our
Dedicated Shutterbugs Facebook Group. Terry will demonstrate the
process. This is a great place to easily share your photos. You can
review our Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143
You can still send your pictures to Terry as attachments or in a Zip file
for sharing however we will be transitioning to using Facebook as the
preferred method. For questions, please contact Terry Brady
tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou Frank lmfrank@me.com or any of your
steering committee member.
October 2023
Spite & Malice
We play every Sunday at 1pm in the Library. If you have questions
about our group or wish to learn to play please contact Jerye at 916-773-
6266.
Water Volleyball
The pool season is coming to a close in a few weeks, and the Water
Volleyball club has had a wonderful and exciting season too!
We played twice a week in cooler and hotter weather (the pool warms
one in cool weather and visa versa), with newer players joining us for fun
and friendship.
We often played 4-6 games each time, and as the season progressed we
noticed that the game scores got closer and closer, sometimes requiring a
‘deuce’ playoff to win by two points! We often called our last game of
the day “The Championship Game of the World”!
Not only is playing fun, but water volleyball can be a great way to stay
fit, as noted from dovemedcom:
Water volleyball is a fun and exciting way to stay active and improve
your overall health. Not only is it a great cardiovascular workout, but it
also helps to tone and strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and
improve coordination. Here are some of the specific health benefits of
playing water volleyball:
• Cardiovascular fitness: Playing water volleyball can help to improve
your cardiovascular fitness by getting your heart rate up and
increasing blood flow throughout your body. It's a great way to burn
calories and improve your overall fitness level.
• Muscle toning and strengthening: Water volleyball requires a lot of
upper body strength to hit the ball, as well as leg strength to move
around in the water. The resistance provided by the water also helps
to tone and strengthen your muscles.
• Increased flexibility: Playing water volleyball requires a lot of
movement and stretching, which can help to increase your flexibility
and range of motion.
• Improved coordination: Water volleyball requires you to constantly
adjust your movements and positioning in the water, which can help
to improve your coordination and balance.
• Low-impact: Water volleyball is a low-impact sport, which means
it's easy on your joints and can be a great option for people with
injuries or chronic pain.
• Mental health benefits: Water volleyball is also a great way to
relieve stress and improve your mental health. It's an enjoyable and
social activity that can help to boost your mood and reduce feelings
of anxiety and depression.
As we close out this season, we hope to see you at the Open House on
October 6, and perhaps you’ll come out to play next year! If you’d like to
have your name added to our email list, send your name and tel# to Dan
Ketchum at djketchum@gmail.com
Wii Bowling
The winners of our September Wii Bowling Game Night were Sheila
Acke, Pam Koehler, Susan Garcia and Dave French (pictured on next
page). They each were awarded a $25 gift card to Red Robin. The Wii
Bowling Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month at 6
pm. We have a lively, fun competition to see which randomly chosen
team can score the highest average after playing a set of 3 games to win
the night's prize.
The Wii Bowling Group will be hosting a table at the Open House on
October 6th where we will be demonstrating our Wii Bowling game for
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