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Shared Interest Group Announcements

Bunco Club Veterans

Can’t wait to see everyone at the next game. We play the First and Third We have had requests from individuals who would like to have a copy of
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Note: in August we will only play on the Third our event calendar for the rest of the year. So I have taken the liberty of
Tuesday. Purchase Punch Cards before playing. All monies go to the providing our friends with the calendar for the last six months of the
prizes. You'll have a great time and laughs and also socialize with your 2019 year. Please note not all events have been solidified yet. Our
neighbors. Please call Janice Ingersoll at 1-916-212-0127 with calendar is a living document and can change based on unforeseen
questions. circumstances. However, we will make sure that all dates are
documented prior to the event happening and on some events we will
Club Crafters
provide the community with flyers that can be found at the Club’s front
Join our group every Tuesday at 10AM in the Library. Whether desk well before the event is held.
you knit, crochet, color, draw, do needlework, card or jewelry All of us at The Club Vet’s want to thank you all for your involvement
making, or you just want to visit; we encourage you to come. If and attending our events each year. Your support truly makes the
you would like to learn a craft, there are many talented ladies difference in out level of support for local Veteran’s support groups.
who will teach and share their ideas. Once again just to remind you, one does not have to be a veteran to
Our ongoing project is making blankets for Sacramento attend our meetings (also noted on the calendar). So please come in have
Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SB4SK); a local non-profit organization a cup of coffee and a free donut on us and see what we do for our
serving Sacramento and Placer Counties. The donated blankets are given community and those we serve.
to children in homeless shelters, hospitals, schools, etc. We accept AUGUST- At The Club ~ Monthly Meeting 08/08 at 10:00am
knitted, crocheted, sewn, quilted, and no-sew fleece blankets. In SEPTEMBER- At The Club ~ Monthly Meeting 09/12 at 10:00am
addition, we continue to make red hats for the Heart Association Little Fall BBQ TBD
Hats, Big Hearts drive which concludes in September. We remain OCTOBER- At The Club ~ Monthly Meeting 10/11 at 10:00am
committed to donating various items to Sacramento Shriners Hospital. “Club Open House” 10/4 4:00-6:00pm
Lastly, we are making knitted knockers for residents. Casino Night (Off-site) 10/11 5:30-10:00pm
These are great projects to give back to the community while doing Nominating Committee for Board Officers
something fun with your neighbors. If you have craft items to donate, NOVEMBER- At The Club ~ Monthly Meeting 11/14 at 10:00am
such as yarn, fabric, books, patterns, or unfinished projects, crafters are Veteran’s Day Celebration Dinner 11/9
happy to take them. For more information about our group, projects, or Placer County Turkey Drive Nov TBD
to donate items, contact Denise Caputo at 916-782-1663 or email DECEMBER - THERE IS NO VET’S MEETING IN DECEMBER
dgcaputo@surewest.net
Club at WestPark Democrats
Club Quilters ~ Quilters inspiring Quilters At our July 2nd meeting, was Mr. Scott Alvord, Roseville City
Councilman, who provided an update to the status of WestPark growth
Our focus is to learn, create and have fun. Many of our members create and buildings, additional commerce coming to Roseville, and an update
quilts to be given to family members, friends and charitable on the roads and highways.
organizations. We have all levels of skill in our group and welcome Our meeting covered the Club’s participation for the Placer County Fair
anyone who wants to learn about quilting. We have ""mentors"" Voter Registration and the opportunity to march in the Roseville July 4th
available who can get you started on your first project and guide you to annual parade. The straw poll results were announced from the Placer
completion. Bring your projects, both old and new for ""sew and tell"". County Fair of the Democrats running for President.
This a great opportunity to learn different methods of quilting and all the
tools needed to complete your projects. Every month, on the 3rd Friday, Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 7th. Our guest
we have a ""Sew Day"" where you can bring a project and your machine speakers will be our own Club members and local residents Maria
and sew away for a few hours with your fellow quilters. It's great fun. Winkler and Sam & Frank McGuff to show their artwork and
For more information, please contact Carol Jurcak (361) 290-3222 or photography and will discuss Climate Change as it affects the coral reef.
caroljurcak@yahoo.com After the presentation, we will open up the floor to the “hot topic”
discussion of how climate change is affecting all of us. Our meeting
Club Veterans starts at 7:00 pm in the Wellness Room at The Club. Please come early
Soon the Vet's club will be holding our annual Flag at 6:30 pm to meet and greet and socialize.
Retirement Ceremony. We would deeply appreciate it if Our membership continues to grow and we are so pleased to have many
you would bring in your old American flags; be they torn, new members. We look forward to a progressive and fun summer and
tattered, and or stained. The Vets want them so they can be retired fall and hope to see you at one of our meetings and events. Save the date
properly. Please drop off your flags at The Retreat front desk or call Sam for our annual social event on Sunday, September 15th at The Retreat.
Kemp who is in charge of this event. Please do not throw them away.

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