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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2024 59 If there is anything ping pong players like more than ping pong, it is a ping pong party. That's what our club had on Dec. 11. With about 30 people in attendance, we had great fun with games, contests, music, and, of course, wonderful food. We want to give a big shout out to Jeannine Baker, Julia Dobos, Mary Bear, Harvey Toyama, Joyce Burmester, and Sally White for the outstanding work they did as party planners. If you like ping pong and really like parties, we need you to join us at The Courts, Mondays through Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm, for ping pong and parties. For more information, contact Niles Sundstrom, nilstrom@gmail.com or (818) 826-1380. ~ Niles Sundstrom Table Tennis If you're like most of us, we make New Year's resolutions to become active. So, look no further and come on over and try out Paddle Tennis. That's if you're looking for a fun group of folks and good exercise. No matter what activity you get involved in, "Just do it." We would love to have you join us. Some of us got together for lunch just before Christmas and enjoyed the food and great company (photo at right). ~ Lizzie Gallegos, ecgallegos@outlook.com Paddle Tennis Fishing Club I am sitting here writing this article looking out the window at the rain coming down. I was going to go fishing, but fishing in the rain is no longer my idea of fun. Well fishing was a bust for the last couple of months. I caught Covid and was out of it for over a week. It looks like it is going to be a wet winter and for sure it rained on the days I planned to go catch some nice size trout. With all that said, here is a little fishing story from the past. Anyone who has ever fished will tell you sometimes fishing can be dangerous. Years ago I was fishing on the Salton Sea with my friend Frank. We were in a small boat and using lures to catch Corvina. At that time the limit was nine fish. I caught seven and Frank caught six. Frank caught a 10 pound Corvina and was taking the lure out of its mouth when the fish jumped and the hook on the lure went into Frank's finger. He let out a scream and told me to get the hook out. I took my pliers and tried to get the hook out of Frank's finger. The hook went in too deep and I couldn't get it out. Frank said I had to take him to the emergency room to get the hook out. I told him to hang on and let me catch my last two fish for my limit. Frank got so mad at me that he pulled the hook out of his own finger. He still has the scar. Tight lines to all my fishing friends and remember to stay safe while you are catching the fish of your dreams. ~ Richard Carrasco, ricarrasco52@gmail.com Jesse, Terry, and Dennis with a trout caught at Lake Hemet e party planners

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