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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Neighborhood Watch Group Pinochle, continued

Hello Neighbors, The Neighborhood Watch Steering Committee is If you are interested in playing Pinochle, drop in or call Alan Uman. Any
underway. We're planning to have a speaker in May, and National Night questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984.
in August. Stay tuned for announcements!
Thanks to the block captains for volunteering. We rely on our residents' Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group
support. The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have
Our Neighborhood Watch team is recruiting block captains for: fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
· Ashton Drive
· Benton Loop levels of players are welcome.
Days and Times:
· Cadaleigh Lane Friday 1:30-3:30pm
· Devonport Loop (Southside)
· Devonport Loop (Northside) Saturday 2-4pm
· Kennerleigh Parkway Sunday 2-4pm
Tuesday 2-4pm (if Wellness room is available).
· Penstone Loop
· Thorncroft Lane Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48@gmail.com to be
We need volunteers to fill these vacancies. Training is provided, no added to our email list.
experience is necessary, and duties are light. It's a great opportunity to Poker Club
meet new people, have fun, grow personally and keep our neighborhoods
safe. Wednesdays 6-9. Library.
If interested in one of these vacancies, please contact Julie Good. Low stakes; Low Talent.
New residents, your assigned block captain will visit you with his or her No weapons.
name badge and provide Neighborhood Watch information, including no
soliciting signs. NO CHEATERS.
Occasional snacks.
The monthly Roseville Police Department Newsletter will now be No wild cards.
distributed to all residents by Barbara Allen, our team’s Communication
Coordinator. This change aims to prevent duplicate emails and reduce The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the
better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship
confusion. and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the
Mia Winter will continue the Speaker Series, which is not part of
Neighborhood Watch. Thank you for continuing the Speaker Series, Mia! Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone
Thank you for your support. will bring some snacks.) It is Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO
play interesting games. We DO NOT play WILD-card games. Most
Stay Safe! Julie Good - 480-510-7002
games are Stud, Draw or the newer Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some
Orchid Group variation to spice up the night. Learning assistance for the different
games is happily provided and cards speak on the table after each
The Orchid Group will not be meeting in April however please see the hand…
advertisement in this issue of The Courier for details about the
Sacramento Orchid Society Show and Sale on April 11 - 13, 2025. If Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060.
you love flowers, specifically orchids, it is strongly suggested you attend Rummikub
the show. You’ll see lots and lots of incredible orchids, orchid displays Rummikub is a fun, easy tile game played with 2-4 players. The object
and vendors who are selling orchids. Even if you’re not a member of the
Orchid Group attend the Orchid Show, you’ll be glad you did. of the game is to play all of the tiles on your rack and go "Out"! Your
tiles are played by forming groups and runs. All new players are
The next meeting of the Orchid Group will be May 9th at The Retreat. welcome!! We are growing but there is always room for more! Come,
Dave Veach will be presenting “ The Pot Makes a Difference” and will
be discussing how the size and type of pot you use to grow your orchids play and bring a friend with you!! You will go home with a SMILE!
Come join us at the Retreat every Monday at 1:00-2:30 pm. You will
will either hinder or contribute to it’s growing success. Because most have fun and make some new friends. If you would like to learn to play
orchids are epiphytic (they grow in the branches of trees) and we put or have questions, contact Cheryl Thompson 916-765-4530 or
them in pots for our convenience, it’s extremely important you know
how to choose the right pot. clutterbg@gmail.com.
Pinochle Shutterbugs

COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON The Shutterbugs would like to invite every one in The Club to come to a
AT THE CLUB Shutterbugs Meeting. Any one can participate in any of our programs.
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of
PINOCHLE. We play Three Handed and Partner Single Deck Pinochle The “Artist of the Quarter” displaying photographs, painting or other art
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while, the group work across from the Wellness Room. The “Print of the Month”
displayed in the display case in the hall going out to the pool. Please feel
will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a free to contact Lou “Lmfrank@me.com”.
good time.

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