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Cards and Games

Activity Description Time/Location
Bunco/Potluck Bunco is a fast-paced, dice game, where the object is to score 21 points, either by rolling 3-of-a-kind for Bunco, or individually rolling 21 points.  Bunco is an easy to learn, fun game played purely for social interaction.  Players take turns as hostess.   A potluck lunch is also served. 11:00 A.M. the 2nd Friday of the month (year-round) in members’ homes
Daytime 500 Card Club A very easy card game, like Euchre, that can be learned while playing. 1 P.M. the 4th Tuesday of the month (September – May) in members’ homes
2nd Monday Bridge Daytime Bridge is a party bridge group.  The hostess decides whether to play four hands a round or six, with two to four tables playing.  Scoring is done by the Goren method.  Light snacks are served by the hostess. 1-4 P.M. the 2nd Monday of the month (September – May) in members’ homes
Couples' Social Bridge Couples’ Social Bridge is a social group, with two or three tables playing. The players have a variety of skill levels, but all have some experience playing bridge.  Each couple takes their turn hosting the group.  The group meets from September through May. 7:30 P.M. the 4th Saturday of the month (September – May) in members’ homes
Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is a classic Chinese tile game played by four players at a time. The object of the game is to collect a predetermined combination of tiles.  Mah Jongg is a game of skill and luck, but overall, this group is just a fun way to start off the week!  Players learn as they play, with a very supportive group of fellow players.  Players take turns as the hostess. 9 A.M. (flexible) every Monday year-round in members’ homes

Texas
Hold 'em

Texas hold 'em poker... a minute to learn, a lifetime to master.  Texas Hold ‘em is easy to learn and great fun to play!  We meet the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at a local coffee shop. 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at a local coffee shop
Hand and Foot Game Awesome and addictive card game which is easy to learn. 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at a local coffee shop

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