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28 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 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 Can you believe it is September already? It is still hot outside and bunco is a good way to get out of the heat and have some fun too. If you are new to Four Seasons it is great way to meet some fun ladies. This month we will be playing Sept. 12 and 26. So invite a friend or neighbor and join us. We play at 1 pm sharp. Don't forget to grab a drink at Smitty's or maybe even lunch beforehand. See you there! ~ Suzanne Roldan & Cheryl Burke We meet every Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm. From 5 to 7 pm, play is open to anyone who wants to play. From 7 to 9 pm, competitive play with members takes place to see who is the best of the best for the month. The winner gets to choose the entrée of his choice to be shared with members of the club. All are welcome to join our club. The player with the most wins for the month of July was John Bragg. He had an impressive win of 16 games for the month. John was on fire and left the other players gasping for air in the smoke trail created from his raging wildfire that burned everyone. John has been a resident of Four Seasons since 2006 and is a six year veteran retired from the Marines. He decided on chicken for the entrée of the month. At the Fourth of July trophy awards program, Pete Antoine won first place for the domino club and yours truly, Marvin A. Gaines won second. The Lodge put on a great show for the Fourth of July with a lot of patriotic sings from talented residents. There was enough chicken to open a KFC restaurant and a dessert buffet that would match any in Las Vegas. From the smiles I saw, I can say everyone there had a good time. The emcee was the entertaining, funny and fabulous Cindy Graves, who did an excellent job. Come have fun, enjoy the game, and make some new friends. For more information call Jessie at (951) 769-2035 or Reggie at (951) 769-6483. "Play or pass." ~ Marvin A. Gaines Dominoes

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