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28 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | APRIL 2014 | CLUBS & GROUPS CLUBS & GROUPS | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | APRIL 2014 29 Join us for an afternoon of friendship and fun while playing a game of Hand and Foot Canasta. We meet in the Card Room every Thursday afternoon, 1:15 to 4 pm. Each week you may play with someone different, giving you an opportunity to meet other Four Seasons residents and old friends who enjoy an afternoon of "cool" cards. Plus, the Bistro is just down the hall if you would like a snack or a cold drink. We supply the cards so all you have to bring is your body and the desire to have a little fun. If you don't know how to play we are always happy to set up a teaching table and by the time the afternoon is over you will have mastered the game. All you have to do is show up and leave the rest to us. ~Melody Seewoster Canasta #1 Mah Jongg 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 men are very welcomed as well as women. 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 me, Linda Mendelson, at (951) 941- 9100 or e-mail me at Goldtoy@earthlink.net and I will answer any questions you may have. As all card games, it is played with both skill and luck. ~ Linda Mendelson Pan Everybody is welcome to join us for fun Mondays at 1 pm in the Bistro. Beginners as well as seasoned players can join the fun. We usually have several tables of three, four or five players and someone is always available to teach or assist those who are new to the game or those who haven't played in many years. A current Mah Jongg card is required but you can borrow or copy one until you are sure you want to invest the $8 in it. You do not have to own a Mah Jongg set to join the fun, so come on out! ~ Yvette Thomas Pinochle Pinochle is an exciting card game where you bid and bluff to name trump and take control of the game. This game is played with a double deck of special cards of ace through 10 against other aficionados, to tease your mind, and keep you sharp. Come join the game on Wednesday and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm in the Card Room. Newbies and oldies are welcome for fun and socializing. Info., George Soeten, (951) 797-0254. ~George Soeten Our Savior's Lutheran — ELCA • Food Pantry Mon., 9 - 11 am • 16 Self Help Groups • Synagogue 3rd Friday, 7 pm • Toddler Nite Wed., 6 pm • Worship 8 & 10:30 am • Hmong Christian Alliance: Sundays 1-4, Wed Nights 7 pm (951) 849-3343 1320 W. Williams, Banning oursaviorsbanningca.com Bunco The month of April we will be playing Bunco on the 11th and the 25th. If you have never played come on out and give it a try. It is very easy and we have a lot of fun getting to know one another. So if you are new to Four Seasons and want to meet some new friends join us. We meet in the Card Room at 1 pm sharp. Bring a friend or neighbor and don't forget to get a drink at Smitty's or maybe even lunch beforehand. See you there. ~ Suzanne Roldan & Cheryl Burke Congrats to Susanne Jaffe and Roar Senstand, for they bid and made a grand slam this month. This is what every bridge player looks forward to and only happens rarely. Join us on Monday afternoons, (12 to 4 pm) for an exciting game of Bridge in the Lodge Card Room. It will give the brain some exercise and we can all use that at our age. We play party type of a Bridge game where we rotate partners. This enables you to meet and play with different people that play at different levels. The purpose of learning is growth. The mind unlike our bodies can continue to grow as long as we live. We are always looking for more players. If interested or have questions please call Helen at (951) 845-9312. Both Helen and I will be glad to help you learn the basics of the game and hope that you will join us to either learn how to play, watch, or play the game of Bridge. ~ Bill Guy Bridge I can't believe it is April already. It is time to start thinking about summer, going to the pool and putting that bathing suit on again. If you are feeling like you might want to lose a few pounds before summer you might want to give TOPS a try. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) is right here at Four Seasons and we are here to help you. It is very affordable ($28 per year membership and only $3 chapter dues per month). The month of February our biggest male loser was Steve Bennett and the biggest female loser was Eileen Gilbert. The group altogether lost 45 pounds last month. Come and join us and see what we are all about. We meet in the Ballroom. For more information please contact Cathy Calhoun, Four Seasons resident and Leader at (951) 849-2614 or Rosalee Strong, TOPS Area Captain at (951) 844-9313. ~ Cheryl Burke TOPS Service • Repair • Installation Or Just Call for a Second Opinion! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! 951 849-4938 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Lic. #957503 Pacific Heating & air conditioning Heating or a/C tune-up Call for 4 SeaSonS SpeCial! On Friday, Feb. 28, we featured "Steppin in Black and White," as part of our Black History Month Celebration. It was very well received by everyone. We had great participation by our community, and from all appearances it was a great success. Everyone is still talking about the delicious food and tantalizing desserts. The decorations were beautiful and the Ballroom looked fantastic. The music was soulful. The people attending took the black and white attire to heart, and everyone came dressed for the occasion looking gorgeous. In spite of the raging rains outside, we were transformed inside to a different era of beauty, eloquence, soulful music, and delicious food. We danced the night away. A sincere thank you to all the AACC members and the Four Seasons community for such great attendance, and for making Black History Month a "rousing success." You are awesome! Save the month, February 2015, to attend next year's events, They will be even better. As always, we encourage you to become a part of our group. It is really growing and on the move. We are striving to become viable to you and our community in not only entertainment, but informative on issues that affect us as well. Our next meeting is the first Monday, April 7, at 5 pm, in the Card Room. If you would like to be a part of a group on the move, come and join us. You can contact Betty Ann James (951) 572-5538 or Joyce Allen (951) 769-4354 for more information. ~ Roxie Elliott African American Culture Club Taste d' Vine Wine Club is proud to present "A Taste of Temecula" featuring the "Diamond of Temecula Valley" South Coast Winery. South Coast Winery produces a broad portfolio of premium wines that are 100 percent grown and produced in Temecula Wine Country. South Coast Winery's secret to success is simple: In order for outstanding grapes to become unforgettable wine, it necessitates an essential dedication of marrying the best of Mother Nature with the best of man. Therein, lies the success that has earned South Coast Winery the "Best of the Best" distinction when it earned the "California State Golden Bear Winery of the Year" Award in 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2013/14. We are excited to welcome Ed Cohan from South Coast Winery to our April meeting on the third Thursday, April 17, 6 pm in the Ballroom. Bring an appetizer such as bread or crackers and cheese, your own favorite bottle of wine if you wish, and a glass or two for tasting and sharing. Members $5, guests $8. ~ Gracy Luna Taste d'Vine

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