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28 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2014 | CLUBS & GROUpS CLUBS & GROUpS | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 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! ~ Barbara Goodreau 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 We will be playing Bunco on May 9 and 23. 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. 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 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 It is May already and we are definitely thinking about putting that bathing suit on and heading for the pool or beach or wherever we can keep cool. If you are feeling like you might want to lose a few pounds before this, TOPS may be just what you are looking for. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Four Seasons is here to help you reach your weight loss goals. It's very affordable ($28 per year membership and $3 chapter dues per month). In March, our biggest male loser was Alfred Blair and our biggest female loser was Tanya Guy. The group together lost a total of 64.5 pounds. Good job everyone! If you would like to give it a try we meet in the Ballroom Tuesdays with weigh-in from 8 to 8:30 am and the meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. 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 South America has been making wine since the 1500s. Back then the wine was tasteless. Franciscan Monks planted mission grapes for religious purposes. The movement of viticulture (and monks) traveled through Peru into Chile and Argentina. It wasn't until the late 1800s when planting of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carmenere gave South America the leg up it needed to make some exceptional vino. Now, the South American wine industry is booming… and it is because the region has some very unique benefits. Argentina is fifth in the world's wine production and Chile is ninth. We are pleased to bring you an evening of South American wine tasting on May 15, at 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 We meet Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 9 pm. Our club is the home of the best domino players in Riverside County. Dominoes is an exciting and stimulating game for the mind that requires strategic thinking and calculated plays. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to come out and play. We will be glad to teach anyone that wants to learn how to play. From 5 to 7 pm, all are welcome to play or watch. From 7 to 9 pm, members play and compete to be the best player for the month. The best player gets to choose the food entree for the monthly brunch. If you have any questions or need more information call Jessie at (951) 769-2035 or Reggie (951) 769- 6483. ~ Marvin A. Gaines Dominoes The Domino Group

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