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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Club Quilters ~ Quilters inspiring Quilters Digital World Club

We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 10:00 a.m. Our focus Join us at the Digital World Club meeting on Monday, March 2, from
is to learn, create and have fun. Many of our members create quilts to be 1PM to 3PM for a discussion and workshop on what to do after
given to family members, friends and charitable organizations. We have Windows 7. We will talk about options and look at some pros-cons of
all levels of skill in our group and welcome anyone who wants to learn each. For those who are looking to replace Windows 7 we will invite
about quilting. We have “mentors” available who can get you started on you to share what you are thinking and work together to explore the
your first project and guide you to completion. impact of changes you could choose to make. Or, not make. For those
For more information, please contact Carol Jurcak (361) 290-3222 or not using Windows 7 feel free to join in the discussion to contribute your
caroljurcak@yahoo.com ideas and questions. If you already know someone facing the same
uncertainties, you might be able to help them.
Club Veterans
If you have any questions or want to schedule a one on one session for
During the January meeting the Group your computer problem, contact Rick Koehler at rpkoehler@comcast.net
presented George and his wife Pat a Hand and Foot
memento from the Veteran’s Club for all the
time, work and effort they both put into the Hand and Foot is a card game played Fridays at The Retreat, and has
success of this SIG. Both received a very become a great success. We have about thirty players every Friday,
nice ovation for all their personal support playing from 2 pm until around 4 pm. Cards are drawn prior to playing
for the last five years. to determine who plays together. (Players should arrive by 1:50 pm in
At the end of a business meeting George regaled us with his career. A order to draw cards so that play can begin by 2 pm.) If you want to learn
story in the US Air Force, not only was it interesting but he pointed at to play, contact Pete Frates by email pa_frates@comcast.net or phone
many of his humorous experiences as well. (916) 749-3054. Come join us to have fun, and meet new friends. You
We are back in the saddle again and ready for another new year of are also welcome to come and observe how we play.
projects and good times so please stay tuned in to this channel for what Helping Hands 2.0
will be coming up as we move further into the year. In addition, we have
provided an activity and project calendar in the Veteran’s section of the Helping Hands has many events scheduled for this year, so SAVE THE
Club website. Feel free to check it at anytime. DATES:
All members of our community are invited to attend one of our meetings Friday, March 27, 9-10am - COFFEE AND CHAT at The Retreat
and please consider joining our group. You do not have to be a Veteran Wednesday, March 11, 9:30-11:30 in the Café – Fashion Show Ticket
to join or volunteer. Sales
Wed, April 22, 11am-3pm - FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON at
Club at WestPark Democrats
The Timbers
At our February meeting, Jan Bell, Chairperson for the Candidate We will be sending out emails to remind everyone of these events and
Services Committee of the Placer County Democratic Party was our we hope you will be able attend. Don’t forget to RSVP when you get the
guest speaker. In addition, all 6 candidates running for Central email invitations.
Committee Delegate spoke about why we should vote for them. On Friday, February 28 from 6:30-8:30 at The Retreat we hosted our
Our next meeting will be in the Wellness Room on Wednesday, March ALL CLUB RESIDENTS SOCIAL WITH GUEST SPEAKER, Dr
4th. Social time starts at 6:30 to chat and share treats. The meeting James Abshire, MD with a packed house of residents attending. He
starts at 7:00. Jackie Smith, Candidate for California Assembly District presented his program “Live, Love, and Let Go”. How to live and move
6, is one of our guest speakers. Also, Susana Tupper will be speaking on when faced with illness and loss. It was a very engaging program
about the Pete Buttigieg campaign in California. with great advice and a dash of humor. We served refreshments and
Everyone is welcome to our meetings. Be sure to bring a friend. presented a very informative program about the Helping Hands events
Hope to see you all there! planned for 2020, introduced the Helping Hands Team, and explained
how to become an active Helping Hands volunteer. Thanks to Vi
Cribbage
Nicholson, Patsy Idleman, Dolores Contreras and the HH Ambassadors
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 10AM CRIBBAGE IS PLAYED team for such a lovely event.
AT THE CLUB UNTIL NOON We are gearing up for our annual Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held
Come play CRIBBAGE with us every Monday and/or Wednesday from on Wed, April 22 at the Timbers. The theme this year is QUEEN FOR A
10am to noon. We play two and three handed and partners with four. DAY! Ticket Sales for the Fashion Show will be on Wednesday, March
Cards are drawn to see who plays with whom. If you have not played in a 11 from 9:30-11:30 in the Café. Email announcements about ticket sales
long time, no problem, we will go slow and reacquaint you to the game. and the menu were sent out in late Feb and there is a poster in the Lobby
We play to have fun and enjoy each other's company. If you would like with information as well as Menu Choice slips on the Piano. You will
to learn Cribbage drop in or call Alan Uman. Any Questions e-mail Alan also see emails for donations for our raffle which is the cornerstone to
at adu65@aol.com or call (916)872-8984. this event and hope that you will contribute to make this year’s event
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