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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Orchid Group Shutterbugs

If you missed the May 10th meeting of the Orchid Group, you missed The Shutterbugs’ next regular meeting will be JUNE 6TH IN PERSON
something special. Debbie Ferris put together a slide show of photos she AT THE RETREAT AT 2PM. We will share your photos from our May
took at the Sacramento Orchid Show and Sale in April. The photographs 24th field trip photographing Sacramento Murals. We will have a group
were very high quality and the slide show was absolutely stunning We lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Sacramento. If you do not have
also watched the video, “ How to Re-bloom Orchids” that specifically photos from our field trip, etc. feel free to share some Architecture
addressed reblooming phalaenopsis orchids in your home. We all shared Photos which is our May photo shoot taking topic.
what we have learned that helps to re-bloom orchids when growing Our discussion topic at the June meeting will be taking Still Life photos.
indoors AND everyone went home with a new orchid ! (Flowers, Table Settings etc.) Use your imagination.
The Orchid Group will not be meeting in June however prepare for our We would also like to invite all Club Residents to join us to share your
annual repotting session in July. Do you have orchids that need to be vacation photos. We would love to have you.
repotted? Remember, the medium your orchid is planted in will break Club members are encouraged to become a member of our Facebook
down and most orchids will benefit from repotting at least every 2-3 Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436603713658143 This is
years. If you are interested in joining us (you do not need to be a paying our preferred method to show your photos at our meetings. Give it a try.
member of the Orchid Group), there will be a $20/person fee to cover All members were sent step by step instructions for sharing your photos
supplies and we are limiting everyone to 2 orchids each. Fees will be via our Facebook Group. If needed you can still send your pictures to
collected, in person, at the July meeting (cash only) There are is no fee Terry as attachments in an email or a Zip file for sharing.
for paid Orchid Group members (2 orchids per person limit). For questions, please contact Terry Brady tmisc10@gmail.com, Lou
Don’t forget to join our Orchid Group. When you join (membership is Frank lmfrank@me.com or any of your steering committee members.
$10 for one year), you will receive a membership packet of materials, a Spite & Malice
subscription to the Orchid of the Month email and your-potting fees are
covered for up to 2 orchids at the annual July repotting event. Please join us for a card game called Spite & Malice. We play on
Membership is for a full year vs. calendar year. Sundays and Tuesdays at 1pm - 4pm in the library. Don't know how to
play? Come by and we will teach. It's a fun card game that you have use
Pinochle
your brain to beat your opponent/opponents. Contact Jerye Stratmann at
COME PLAY PINOCHLE EVERY SATURDAY @ 10AM TO NOON jeryes59@yahoo.com for information or questions.
AT THE CLUB Every Saturday 10 to 15 players are at the Club to play
lively games of PINOCHLE. We play Three handed and Partner single Water Volleyball
deck Pinochle 10am to noon. If you are rusty and have not played in a Water Volleyball meets at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday at
while the group will help you come back up to speed. 11:30am to play for about an hour. We create two balanced teams and
Win or lose we are here to have a good time. If you are interested in play games to 21. Teams and team members rotate serves, and
playing Pinochle drop in or call Alan Uman. Any questions e-mail Alan sometimes we move players around to keep games fun.
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984. Come join us for fun and light-hearted competition. To add your name to
our email distribution list or to ask questions, email Dan Ketchum at
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Group djketchum@gmail.com.

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 Wii Bowling
levels of players are welcome. The Wii Bowling Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each
Days and Times: Friday 1:30-3:30pm, Saturday 2-4pm, Sunday 2-4pm, month from 6pm – 9pm. We have a lively, fun competition to see which
and Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm (if Wellness room is available). randomly chosen team can score the highest average after playing a set of
Just drop in, or email Francis Chang at fortuna.biz48.@gmail.com to be 3 games to win the night's prize. We always look forward to welcoming
added to our email list. new members into our group and hope they will enjoy playing the game
and socializing with their friends and neighbors. If any residents have an
Poker Club
interest in joining our group, please email your hosts, Barry and Diana
Wednesdays 6-9. Library. Gray, at: bdgray19@yahoo.com.
Low stakes; Low Talent. No weapons. NO CHEATERS. No wild cards. Our next game night is Tuesday, June 11th. Dues of $5 per person, per
The official playing time is 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday. Men and the game night are collected the night of the event and prizes of $25 gift
better players (the women) arrive around 5:30 for a night of fellowship cards to various local restaurants are awarded to each member of the
and very low stakes poker. We usually play in the Retreat library with the highest scoring team. Please watch for your opportunity to RSVP for
Club-provided beverages just outside on the bar. (Occasionally someone June, starting on Tuesday, May 28th at approximately 6
will bring some snacks.) This is fun Nickel, Dime, Quarter poker. It is pm. Reservations are required in order to play. Won’t you join us?
Dealer Ante and Game Choice… We DO play interesting games. We DO
NOT play WILD-card games. Most games are Stud, Draw or the newer Wine Appreciation (WAG)
Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha or some variation to spice up the night. It was a beautiful day as we ventured to Casino Mine Ranch Winery in
Learning assistance for the different games is happily provided and cards Plymouth. We were given the history behind this winery, along with
speak on the table after each hand. how it got its unusual name. The group feasted on salad and delicious
Any questions call Phil Lander (916) 872-8060. pizza, freshly made using their pizza ovens. Lunch was finished off with
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