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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg, continued Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group

set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All
Mah Jongg League. levels of players are welcome.
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and Days and Times:
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are welcome. Friday 1:30-3:30pm
We can help you learn. Please contact Diana Bixby at Saturday 2-4pm
dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390-2543. Sunday 2-4pm
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available).
Orchid Group
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fcbiz888@aol.com to be added to
The March meeting of the Orchid Group was lively with 22 members our email list.
either joining or renewing their membership. It’s not too late to join, in
fact, you can join anytime. Your $10 membership is good for a full year Poker Club
regardless of what month you join. We also had a presentation of “The Wednesdays 6-9. Library.
Language of Orchids” including a game of Orchid Jeopardy. The Low stakes; Low Talent.
winning table all received tickets to attend the Sacramento Orchid Show No weapons.
in April. NO CHEATERS.
The Orchid Group does not meet in April but we will be attending the Occasional snacks.
Sacramento Orchid Society’s “Orchid Jubilee” at the Carmichael Elks No wild cards.
Lodge on April 12, 13 & 14th. There is a $13 entrance fee at the door. The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the
Advanced tickets (at a reduced rate) can be purchased from Dave Veach better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship
(see your Club Directory for contact information). We will be and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the
coordinating car pools on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th. Please Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone
contact Nancy Donner (nldonner828@gmail.com) if you are interested in will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter poker. It is
joining a car pool. Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting games. We DO
At the May 10th 1:00 pm NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud, Draw or the newer
meeting of the Orchid Group, Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up the night.
we will be watching a video Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided and cards
on “How to Re-bloom speak on the table after each hand… any questions call Phil Lander (916)
Orchids”. This video focuses 872-8060
on ire-blooming Phalaenopsis
Shutterbugs
Shutterbugs APRIL 4th 2024 Meeting Announcement
The Shutterbugs’ next regular meeting will be April 4th IN PERSON AT
THE RETREAT USUAL TIME OF 2PM. We will share your photos
orchids which is the type of orchid from our March 16th field trip Old Auburn after a group lunch at the
most of you have in your home. Monkey Cat. If you do not have photos from our field trip, etc. feel free
Following the video, we’ll have an to share some new ones from your recent photography.
open forum where our orchid Our discussion topic will be taking springtime photos. (Flowers etc.)
experts and members will share Also mark your calendars for our April 26th very popular Field trip to
their success tips. If time, we’ll be see more Sacramento Murals.
showing photo highlights of the Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
Sacramento Orchid Show. As Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is
usual, there will be a show and tell our preferred method to show your photos at our meetings. Give it a try.
table and a raffle so many, if not all of you, will go home with a new All members were sent step by step instructions for sharing your photos
orchid. Please join us even if you’re not thinking of joining. via our Facebook Group. If needed you can still send your pictures to
Terry as attachments in an email or a Zip file for sharing.
Pinochle
For questions, please contact Terry Brady tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON Frank lmfrank@me.com or any of your steering committee members.
AT THE CLUB
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of Spite & Malice
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group Please join us to play Spite & Malice. Spite & Malice is a card
will help you come back up to speed. game. We play on Sundays at 1pm in the Library. Don't know how to
Win or lose we are here to have a good time. If you are interested in play? We will teach you. Contact Jerye Stratmann at
playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan jeryes59@yahoo.com for information or questions.
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984.
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