Are you a new resident in the community? Okay, maybe you don't exactly qualify as
a new resident, but have you nonetheless been looking for a really fun group to join?
We hereby nominate ourselves as your next fun group to try. The Billiards for Fun
Group was established two years ago, with the guys patiently waiting for the women
to learn the fundamentals of the game. (Eileen Gilbert will be happy to teach anyone
those fundamentals at a time designated at your convenience.) Once comfortable, the
women were integrated into the group, and we began the weekly challenges. Each week
all members "pull peas" to determine each two-member partnership which will go
forth into battle for the coveted Table #1 position. Don't freak out here! The battles are
all accompanied by cheers, encouragement, lots of kidding around and laughter. After
all, it's called Billiards for Fun Group. We have fun! (See the photos to the right…)
In photo No. 1, Bob Berwin's concentration is palpable, as his opponents wait
breathlessly for their turn on the battle table. In photo No. 2, Willis Fagan raises his
weapon for the next shot, as partner Dave Martin lends quiet moral support as his
backup. In photo No. 3, Jim Stover (left) breathes a sigh of relief that his shot rolls in the
pocket, as his partner and opponents cheer him on. See? It's all just a bunch of really
nice people having a really great time honing their battle skills!
Our weekly fun battles take place in the Lodge Billiards Room every Tuesday
afternoon from 1 to 3 pm. If you work, there is also a Saturday morning practice
session from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Whichever time slot you pick to join, be on time
as pea-pulling starts on time! Come join us, hone those battle skills, and meet a great
group of really wonderful people! ~ Eileen Gilbert-Antoine
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