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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg Rummikub

MAH JONGG IS PLAYED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-3 Rummikub is a fun, easy tile game played with 2-4 players. The object
P.M. AT THE CLUB. of the game is to play all of the tiles on your rack and go Out! Your tiles
Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck played with tiles and a card with are played by forming groups and runs. All new players are welcome!!
set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American Come join us at the Retreat every Monday at 1:00-2:30 pm. You will
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National have fun and make some new friends. If you would like to learn to play
Mah Jongg League. or have questions, contact Cheryl Thompson 916-765-4530 or
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and clutterbg@gmail.com.
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are welcome.
We can help you learn. Please contact Diana Bixby at Shutterbugs
dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390-2543. Shutterbugs December Holiday Lunch. Come join the Shutterbugs for a
Holiday Luncheon on Thursday December 5th. at the “Yard House” at
Orchid Group
11:30 AM.. The Yard House is located at 1166 Roseville Parkway in the
The Orchid Group will have a Holiday Luncheon at Timbers Restaurant Fountains.
in Sun City on Friday, December 13th at 12:00 pm. This will be a The next Shutterbugs meeting is Thursday, January 9th at The Retreat in
“separate checks” event. the Wellness Room from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Holiday photos will be our
Please RSVP to nldonner828@gmail.com no later than December theme.
11th. An RSVP is required to attend. Holiday Portraits brought to you by the Shutterbugs on Saturday,
December 7th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, December 8th from
Pinochle 10:00am to 4:00pm.
In time for the holiday mailings, gifts and memorabilia, the Shutterbugs
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON are offering to take individual or group portraits of residents, their
AT THE CLUB. families, grandkids and even pets using a professionally lighted studio set
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of up in the Card Room at the Retreat. Photos will be taken in 15 minute
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle sessions which provides a minimum of five high resolution images
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group delivered as digital files. More than one session can be reserved should
will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a you want separate portraits of one person, a couple, grandparents and
good time. If you are interested in playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan kids? Sessions are $10.00 each. A signup sheet is available at the front
Uman. Questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984. desk. For any questions contact Lou at 949-378-9271 or e-mail him at:

Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group lmfrank@me.com
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have Socrates Café (New Group Forming)
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
levels of players are welcome.
Days and Times:
Friday 1:30-3:30pm, Saturday 2-4pm, Sunday 2-4pm
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available).
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48@gmail.com to be
added to our email list.
Poker Club

Wednesdays 6-9. Library.
Low stakes; Low Talent.
No weapons.
NO CHEATERS.
Occasional snacks.
No wild cards.
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 Next meeting is Wednesday, December 18th at 3 PM in the Library. The
and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the Socratic Café is a community group focused on discussing a variety of
Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone interesting and timely philosophical/social issues in an amicable
will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter poker. It is atmosphere. These discussions bring attention to your own knowledge,
Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting games. We DO understanding and experiences acquired during the course of life. Engage
NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud, Draw or the newer your mind in active and thought-provoking dialog with others. In
Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up the night. essence, the Socratic Café invites us to question assumptions and beliefs,
Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided and cards engage in stimulating dialogue, and seek deeper insights about life. Your
speak on the table after each hand. Questions call Phil (916) 872-8060. facilitator will be Nelson Loaiza, a former college teacher.
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