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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Mah Jongg Poker Club

MAH JONGG IS PLAYED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-3 Wednesdays 6-9. Library.
P.M. AT THE CLUB. Low stakes; Low Talent.
Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck played with tiles and a card with No weapons.
set hands with three to four people per table. We play the American NO CHEATERS.
version on the current yearly card which is ordered from the National Occasional snacks.
Mah Jongg League. No wild cards.
Come and join us! It's a fun afternoon of playing with and meeting and The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the
making new friends. Experienced and beginning players are better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship
welcome. We can help you learn. Please contact Diana Bixby at and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the
dbixby5275@gmail.com or call 510 390-2543. Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone
will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter poker. It is
Orchid Group
Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting games. We DO
The Orchid Group will not be meeting in October, however please stop NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud, Draw or the newer
by our booth at the Open House on Friday October 4th. We will be Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up the night.
raffling off orchids in bloom and a Maria Winkler painting. We’ll also Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided and cards
be offering popcorn and cookies for sale. Orchid Group members will be speak on the table after each hand… Any questions call Phil Lander
bringing their blooming orchids so you can see different types of orchids. (916) 872-8060.
Also, orchid experts will be on hand to answer your questions about Rummikub (New Group Forming)
growing orchids. If you like orchids but always have felt they were
tricky to grow, stop at our booth, check out the orchids and pick up some Rummikub is a fun, easy tile game played with 2-4 players. The object
useful information. of the game is to play all of the tiles on your rack and go "Out"! Your
The Orchid Group will meet again on Friday November 8th at 1:00 pm. tiles are played by forming groups and runs. All new players are
Dave Veach will talk about “Growing Orchids Outdoors” and provide welcome!!
tools and tips to successfully to grow outdoors either in pots or in the Come join us at the Retreat every Monday at 1:00-2:30 pm. You will
ground. Yes, there are orchids that grow beautifully in our clay soil and have fun and make some new friends. If you would like to learn to play
high heat if you know how. We will have our usual “Show and Tell” or have questions, contact Cheryl Thompson 916-765-4530 or
table so bring your blooming orchids. If you have questions or concerns clutterbg@gmail.com.
about any of your orchids, bring them in for advice from our orchid
experts. You do not need to be a paying member of the Orchid Group to Shutterbugs
attend or benefit from the orchid raffle, we welcome guests. Note the October Meeting Day Change
We have an interesting meeting planned for Tuesday October 1st at 2:00
Pinochle PM in the Library. Our theme for October is Photographing the
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON Neighborhood. We will have a short presentation and then share photos.
AT THE CLUB Please submit photos for sharing or be prepared to show them from your
Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play lively games of phone or tablet. Club members are encouraged to become a member of
PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single deck Pinochle our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/
10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a while the group groups/436603713658143 This is our preferred method to show your
will help you come back up to speed. Win or lose we are here to have a photos at our meetings. Give it a try. If needed you can still send your
good time. If you are interested in playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan pictures to Lou as attachments in an email or a Zip file.
Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872- Coloma Gold Rush Live 2024 is the week end of Friday, October 11th
8984. through Sunday, October 13th. This is a great photo opportunity for our
field trip on Friday, October 11th. Let us meet at the park entrance
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group at10:30 AM .We can then meet for lunch at 12:00 PM for lunch in the
The Ping Pong Group is a great way to get in a little exercise and have area with the BBQ. Those interested in car pooling should meet at the
fun while doing it. We have two tables and play singles and doubles. All Retreat to leave at 9:30 for Coloma. Please schedule with Lou.
levels of players are welcome. We would like to invite all Club Residents to join our meeting and
Days and Times: activities.
Friday 1:30-3:30pm Interest in the Shutterbugs give Lou a call at 949 378 9271 or e-mail him
Saturday 2-4pm at: lmfrank@me.com.
Sunday 2-4pm
Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). Socrates Café (New Group Forming)
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48@gmail.com to be Next meeting is Wednesday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. at The Retreat
added to our email list. Library. A Socratic facilitator will meet with the interested group once a
month by bringing a set of ethical/moral questions espoused by
philosophers, journalists and social scientists. In a cordial and friendly
atmosphere our goal is to have stimulating conversations designed to
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