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For our monthly 8-Ball Tournament, like last month, Ray Windhorn suffered only one loss in regular play and had to play the finals from the Losers Bracket. Dewey Allen was undefeated going into the finals with Ray. Dewey won the obligatory single game and took tournament honors. For our 9-Ball Tournament as in all double elimination type play, anyone coming off of one loss would have to beat the undefeated player twice to take the tournament win for the month. Dewey Allen was undefeated but our Team Captain, Del Lyles Sr. came up from the losers bracket to play in the finals. Dewey again won the one game required and took the 9-Ball Tournament for this month. Wow Dewey, I think that's a record. You won both tournaments in the same month undefeated… congratulations! Anyone can join our club, practice with us, and have a good time. Tournaments aren't required but eventually you will probably want to participate because completion is good for the game. It's all in good fun and winning gives you bragging rights and your name on the Champions' Plaque in the Billiards Room. We practice together at 7 pm on first and third Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Monthly meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. The In-House 8-Ball tournament is on the second Wednesday at 7 pm. In-house 9-Ball tournament is now on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Our traveling tournaments are the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The second Monday, we travel to Hemet Solera and the fourth Monday Solera Hemet comes here. Check the message board in the Billiards Room for any changes of dates or locations. Club Officers: Club Captain, Del Lyles, Sr., (951) 845-5114; Co-Captain, Roland Harrah, (951) 845-1734 rolandthanh@ msn.com; or Thanh Harrah, Captain's Assistant, (951) 845- 1734 rolandthanh@msn.com. ~ Roland Harrah Every Tuesday at 1 pm, our members gather in the Billiards Room to pull peas and begin their weekly challenge. It's entertaining to watch as the match-ups form, and the play begins. There is always an abundance of enthusiasm and friendship, encouragement and laughter, and sometimes even good-natured ribbing. The most frequently-heard positive phrases are "good shot!" or "that was amazing!" However, sometimes we hear the most dreaded phrase of all… "We're takin' the walk of shame," which means the partners from Table One just lost their game, and must go to the last table, Table Four — thus taking "The walk of shame." See photo #1, as Johnny Ramirez and Pete Antoine demonstrate the expected head-hanging demeanor. It's all in fun, as you can see from the photo, because Johnny is laughing! We learn from each other too. Watching more experienced players, their stance, line up and execution is always a learning experience. The partners help one another as they consider strategy or shot selection, and tease each other mercilessly. The guys are always respectful of their lady partners, and are patient and kind in helping them learn and grow, which they are. One Tuesday, I witnessed two of our ladies sink four eight balls for their partners. Go, girls! One of our group members, Mike Saperstein, has also formed a separate practice for anyone in the group (or the community for that matter) who wants to improve their game. The practice is held in the Billiards Room every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Our April bi-monthly potluck was hosted by Brian and Jill Anderson, who decorated the tables in beautiful spring colors. The food was amazing and abundant (as usual), and everyone had a wonderful time (see photo 2 and 3). Yummmm! If you are thinking about joining a fun group, come check us out every Tuesday at 1 to 3 pm in the Billiards Room. It's a wonderful group of people, who have a great time playing this fun game! ~ Eileen Gilbert-Antoine 40 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2014 | SpORtS & OUtDOOR ACtIVItIES SpORtS & OUtDOOR ACtIVItIES | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2014 41 Horseshoes for Fun e 8-Ball Club A lot happened in the month of March. Ron and Gary along with the help of the Facilities Maintenance Crew renovated the horseshoe pits, then filled them with sand and painted the stakes white. The results being a much more enjoyable and consistent field of play. We also conducted our first horseshoe tournament with both Singles and Doubles competition followed by a potluck dinner hosted by Brian and Jill Anderson. Winner of the Singles competition was Rich Yanes. Winners of the Doubles competition were Rich Carrasco and Rich Yanes. Come on out and enjoy the fun and good times. We meet every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am at the horseshoe venue. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ron Erickson at (951) 846-3288, rejlerickson@ sbcglobal.net or Gary Christie at (951) 941-9100, goldtoy@earthlink.net. ~ Ron Erickson Billiards for Fun Ray Windhorn and Dewey Allen Dewey Allen and Del Lyles Sr. 1 2 3 Top L: Winners of Doubles: Rich Carrasco & Rich Yanes; Bottom L: Potluck Awards Dinner (l-r) Brian Anderson, Victor Mayoral, Rich Yanes, Dee Kelch, Ron Erickson, Richard Burns, Dave Roldan, Rich Carrasco, Gary Christie; Above: Winner of Singles: Rich Yanes

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