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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Wii Bowling Wine Appreciation (WAG)

The Wii Bowling Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each Steering Committee, who put timeless hours into making these events
month from 6pm – 9pm. We have a lively, fun competition to see which enjoyable for everyone.
randomly chosen team can score the highest average after playing a set In January, the featured winery will be Lacavalier Cellars in
of 3 games to win the night's prize. We always look forward to Newcastle. Our theme is “Bling in the New Year” hosted by Barbara
welcoming new members into our group who we hope will enjoy playing Allen and Carolyn Duran. We are excited to bring this new winery to
the game and socializing with their friends and neighbors. If any you. They will be showcasing their diverse selections of delicious
residents have an interest in joining our group, please email your hosts, wine. The small plates will be done by Gourmet Garage. Please look
Barry and Diana Gray, at: bdgray19@yahoo.com. for Sign Up Genius if you wish to sign up.
Our next game night is Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. Dues of $5 per If you are not a member of WAG, but wish to join, please contact
person, per game night are collected the night of the event and prizes of Bonnie Pavri at (707) 228-6255 or via Email at
$25 gift cards to various local restaurants are awarded to each member of Lfun2th@gmail.com. Cheers!
the highest scoring team. Please watch for your opportunity to RSVP for
January, starting on Tuesday, December 31st at approximately 6 pm. Ye Olde WestPark Players - Drama Group
Reservations are required in order to play.
Jackson Seaberg achieved a near perfect game during our December The Drama Club will hold auditions for our Spring Production on Jan 20,
game night. Jackson finished one frame away after throwing 11 strikes 2025. Audition material will be passed out the week before. Our next
and 1frustrating spare for a total score of 275. Over the years since the performance will be April 25 – 27. All are welcome to audition, no
inception of our Wii Bowling Group, a few of our members have come experience needed. Call Cynthia Simmons or Rita DeMatteis for more
close to achieving the 300 point perfect game. We invite every resident information.
to join our group and see for yourself how much fun the Wii Bowling
group actually is. We would love to see you join us in 2025!

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“21 Century” rules of bidding and play,
per the American Contract Bridge League, “ACBL”.

Never played bridge? Played it in college?
Played it in the military? Think it’s too hard to play?
Think Again!!

Topics to Include: Introduction, Major and Minor Suits,
No Trump, Scoring, Opening, Responses/ Rebids, Weak
Two’s, Strong Bids, Overcalls, Advances, Take-Out Doubles,
Jackson Seaberg achieved a near perfect game during our Limit Raises, Conventions,
December game night. Jackson finished one frame away after And Much More!
throwing 11 strikes and 1frustrating spare for a total score of 275.
Wednesday’s At The Retreat, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wine Appreciation (WAG) (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26)
Teacher – Richard Simmons
We finished out the year with a spectacular night of fun, fun, fun. The Sponsored by The Bridge Club (SIG)
wine was flowing, along with lively conversation. It’s so nice to see
everyone relaxing and enjoying themselves. There were lots of give $10/per person for materials & handouts.
always; over 12 bottles of wine, 6 gift cards and the Grand Prize, which RSVP by contacting
is a free WAG event for 2. Congratulations to all the winners! Teddie Allison by text at 541-678-1554
We will be having a price increase beginning in January. The event cost mail teddie.allison@gmail.com
will now be $35.00 per person, still a bargain considering the quality of
food and quantity of wine poured. A big thank you to everyone for
supporting the Wine Appreciation Group, Hosts, Volunteers and

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