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The remarkable thing about the Billiards for Fun Group is that many of its members are not only having a great time playing pool every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm in the Billiards Room, but are becoming really proficient at the game. We continually see individual improvement in each member's skill: precise shots, which shots to take and when, lining up the ball for the best advantage of a follow- up shot, setting up the ball for their partner, defensive strategies, and relying on the actual fact that the game's not over until the eight ball is "legally" pocketed. Underlying all of the skill growth of our players, however, is the amount of laughter and camaraderie that is always present with this group. (See adjacent photos.) Our bi-monthly potluck in June once again was so enjoyable, with a varied and bounteous fare. As spouses are always invited to each potluck, many of the spouses attended and stayed afterward to watch the play in the Billiards Room. Mike Saperstein started a practice session on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Billiards Room, for anyone in the community who wants to improve their game, learn new techniques and skills and just have a good time on Saturday morning. This practice session has obviously helped Mike, as he is one of the group's most improved players! We meet every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm in the Billiards Room at the Lodge. Come check us out! ~ Eileen Gilbert-Antoine At last month's 8-Ball In-House Tournament, it was awesome how things turned out for Ray Windhorn again. Ray played Kenny Payne in his third game of regular play which Kenny won, dropping Ray to the losers column. Ray won the next game so moved into the semi-finals to play Kenny again. This time Kenny ran to the 8 ball but scratched while sinking it, putting Ray into the finals, against Kenny! Ray then won two games in a row to secure the championship. In 9-Ball action, Roland (that's me) raced into the finals undefeated to play against Ray Windhorn who had only lost once. The game went back and forth until Roland had a shot on the 7 ball nestled against the far rail with the 9 ball a few inches away. Roland shot a wicked carom shot off the 7 and pocketed the 9 ball which secured the win. 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 8-Ball Club 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) 267-3793, rolandthanh@ msn.com; Thanh Harrah, Captain's Assistant, (951) 267-3793, rolandthanh@ msn.com. ~ Roland Harrah 40 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2014 | SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2014 41 Horseshoes for Fun The 8-Ball Club Fun, fun fun! It never stops with this group of horseshoe enthusiasts. Our second "First Wednesday of The Month" social event with dinner at the Bistro followed by dessert at a member's home continues to be enjoyed by all. This month we had dessert at the home of Rich and Jill Yanes. Disney Memorabalia… WOW! We have yet to receive club status, but expect it soon, which will be followed by a request to be added to the Four Season's website as a club. Plans are in the works for a second tournament, both singles and doubles. Come join us. We meet every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am at the horseshoe venue. Any questions, 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 Kenny Payne and Ray Windhorn Ray Windhorn and Roland Harrah