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28 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2014 | CLUBS & GROUPS 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 welcome 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 Bunco This month we will be playing Bunco on Aug. 8 and 22. Bunco is very easy to learn if you have never played. If you are new to Four Seasons, it is a great way to meet some fun ladies. We meet in the Card Room at 1 pm sharp. Bring a friend or neighbor and don't forget to grab a drink at Smitty's or maybe lunch beforehand. See you there. ~ Suzanne Roldan & Cheryl Burke We have just completed our first year of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly). We would like to thank our leader, Cathy Calhoun for getting this group started. We couldn't have done it without her. Thank you to the rest of the board for all your hard work and dedication. We have elected new officers and are looking forward to another year of learning and losing, with a few laughs along the way. If you are interested in losing weight or just want to live a healthier lifestyle, this is a great group to help motivate you and cheer you along on your way to your goal. TOPS is very affordable ($28 per year membership and $3 per month chapter dues). If you would like to give it a try we meet in the Ballroom on Tuesday mornings with weigh-in from 8 to 8:30 am and the meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 am. We also have a walking group that meets in the Lodge at 7 pm Monday through Thursday. We walk for about two miles and it takes about 45 minutes. 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

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