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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2025 71 Three Thirteen Three Thirteen is a fun and fast-paced card game, played in 11 rounds. A variation of Rummy, players meld runs and sets of at least three cards. The first player to lay all cards down receives no points. Then the remaining players lay down their cards, on either the first player's cards or their own. Each round uses a progressive, new wild card, from 3 to kings. The lowest score wins. Not a lot of rules to remember and it's quick and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome and we will always have a learner's table, if needed. We meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2 pm in The Lodge Game Room. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you have questions or want your name to be added to the group email list, contact Simone at simone@ bissada.net. ~ Simone Bissada 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 to play Pan, 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, that is played with up to eight people at a table. It is played by both men and women, so all are welcome. The game is played during the day or in the evening in The Lodge or at a private home. If you are interested, please contact Linda Mendelson at (951) 941-9100 or email Goldtoy@earthlink.net, and I will answer any questions you may have. As with all card games, it is played with both skill and luck. ~ Linda Mendelson Pan Mah Jongg Hello all! We are now playing Mah Jongg every Friday from 1 to 3 pm in the RCN Main Room. I hope you can join us. The great part is that you do not have to commit to every Friday. If you are interested in learning this game, we arrange periodic lessons and have a table designated for new players. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an introductory lesson, contact Terry Hall at Terryhall005@gmail.com. ~ Terry Hall Hey everyone, I am inviting more folks to come out and play Bid Whist. We have paper f lyers available at The Lodge, and our electronic f lyer can be viewed on the E-boards in all the facilities and online in the Activities Blast. We have an enjoyable time socializing while applying our individual team strategies to win the hand or stop the opposing team from winning. You can hear the excited voices of the victors around the tables, as well as a variety of mellow music from artists like The Temptations, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, and Adele — to name a few — in the background. I strongly encourage new players to come out. We will teach you how to play the game. Bid Whist is a variation of the original game of Whist, and it involves trick taking, strategy, card counting, and careful communication with a partner. It is similar in play to bridge and spades. Whether you are new to the game or a veteran player, I invite you to come out and play with us! Win or lose … you will have a lot of fun and meet some great folks while playing Bid Whist. The Co-Ed Bid Whist Club meets on Tuesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm in RCN Room #3. We look forward to seeing you at the tables. For more information, contact Frank Turner (562) 922-9737. ~ Frank Turner Co-ed Bid Whist Uptown Divas Bid Whist The Uptown Divas Bid Whist Group meets on the first and third Friday of every month from 2 to 4 pm in The Lodge Game Room. ~ Deborah Garner, kenyakiki@aol.com

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