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56 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2020 Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time. Duplicate Bridge Group Just like other clubs and groups, the Four Seasons Duplicate Bridge Club is not meeting during the health crisis. This does not mean, however, that we cannot enjoy our favorite pastime. It's not only possible, but easy to play duplicate bridge on the Internet. One of my favorite sites for online duplicate bridge is www.bridgebase.com (BBO). On this site, you can play various forms of duplicate, both for fun and competitively. In fact, BBO is working with the ACBL to provide duplicate tournaments where you can earn masterpoints. Some readers of this column may believe that it's too hard to play duplicate bridge online. But, if you've ever used a browser, for example to access the Four Seasons website, www.fourseasonsbeaumont.org, you'll see how easy it is to use the BBO site. You can create a free BBO account by clicking on 'register' in the upper left hand corner. In addition, there's an entertaining article explaining how to use the BBO site, https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyFULWYsVXc. I hope that all residents who want to resume duplicate bridge will take a look at these resources. As always, send an email to me if you're interested in discussion of duplicate bridge activity or would like to learn to improve your game, or are interested in duplicate bridge at Four Seasons at Beaumont. ~ Kirk Freyermuth, kafreyer@ frontier.com Hearts Pinochle for Fun Online During COVID-19 Mah Jongg Online During COVID-19 Join us and play pinochle from the comfort of your own home via any online device. Whether you are an experienced player or brand- new, we can help you log in and enjoy this stimulating card game. Winning pinochle is not just luck of the draw, but is a thinking game which teases the mind and keeps it sharp. We previously played in the RCN every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am to noon. We still honor our usual time frame and found this blessing to be a welcome diversion to all that is going on. There is no need for shuffling, dealing, and trying to hold 20 cards in your hand, which is a bonus for those who may love to play, but may be dealing with physical difficulties. If you are interested in joining us, please email me at zmike2668@gmail.com. ~ Mike Zehner A bunch of us have been playing Mah Jongg online, using either the Real Mah Jongg app on a tablet or logging in through the https:// realmahjongg.com/ website. It is a great representation of the face-to-face game without risking one's health. We have not settled on a regular day or time yet. Anyone interested in playing online with us, please email me at crosselc1@verizon.net and I will help coordinate the games. ~ Lori Crosse We are looking for players, substitute players, and people who are interested in learning the game. I am happy to teach anyone who wishes to learn the game, either individually or in a small group, your home or mine. Pan is a card game, much on the order of gin in some respects, and played with up to eight people at a table. It is played by both men and women, so all are welcome. The game can be played in the day, evening, in a room in The Lodge or in private homes. If you are interested, please call Linda Mendelson, at (951) 941-9100, or email Goldtoy@earthlink.net, and I will answer any questions you may have. As are all card games, it is played with both skill and luck. ~ Linda Mendelson Pan All are welcome. The game is played with a single card deck, no jokers, and 52 cards. We play three, four, or five at a table. No scheduling necessary. We play on Tuesdays at 6 pm in the Game Room next to the Library. A group has played here at Four Seasons for nine years. Seating is random draw, no partners, individual scores. It is easy to learn, harder to win. Players will teach. Games last approximately two hours. Lowest points win. If you have questions, call Mike Saperstein (951) 769-7909. ~ Mike Saperstein We hope that everyone is doing well. These have been challenging times. As we look forward to the coming months, may the time you've spent with loved ones/yourselves be restorative, thoughtful and positive. When it is safe to congregate once again, we invite you to come out sometime and join us to learn bid whist and/or 'to get your bid game on.' We meet on Mondays (except major holidays) from 6 to 8:30 pm in the RCN Building, Activity Room 3. We offer a satisfying game environment filled with good cheer, good natured 'trash talking' and some great music. And, win or lose… you will have a lot of fun and meet some great folks while playing bid whist. New players, whether new to the game or veterans, are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you at the tables. For more information, contact Roxanne Williams at (951) 797-3123 or Floyd Reid at (951) 317-3127. ~ Roxanne Williams Co-ed Bid Whist Rummikub Join us Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. Please try to show up by 1:45 pm as we welcome help setting up. Have fun with new and old friends. Rummikub is played at a table with tiles and a holder for each player's tiles. Players begin with 14 tiles. A player's first move is a group of at least three tiles totaling 30 points. Play ends when one person uses all their tiles. Remaining players then add the total numbers of their tiles for a score. Zero is the best score. If you like Rummy and Mah Jongg, then you would certainly like Rummikub. We play in The Lodge Game Room. We will set up a learning table for newcomers. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Mike Saperstein, (951) 769-7909. ~ Mike Saperstein