Club Information - Sun City Anthem

Club InformationBID WHISTCard games are loads of fun, particularly for those ofyou who elect to play the card game of Bid Whist.Why, this game can even permit you to take anoccasional imaginary trip to Boston. When thathappens, much hoopla and celebration does occur outloud in our card room.You see, like most card games, Bid Whist has beenknown to generate conversations about how thesequence of a game's actual "books" are won and lost.When that happens, comments at those few tables canoccur. Perhaps you could call that a form of “SocialNetworking” by way of card playing. However, pleaseunderstand thatwe are a diversegroup and knowthat we have alltypes of Bid Whistplayer-style tablesfor you to join.Come out andhave fun with us!We welcomeeveryone.We'd love to showyou how to play the game. Instructors are on hand ifyou would like to learn how to play. We meet everyFriday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in theAnthem Center's Emerson Franklin room.Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 26, at 1:00p.m. in the Penn Room in Independence Center. Mark yourcalendars for the annual Oktoberfest on Saturday,October 15.BOCCELeague Play: It’s that time of year again, when we aretired of staying indoors, tired of the long, hot summer andare ready to venture out into the world again. It’s time toturn our attention to Bocce. Team play begins onSeptember 12th. We welcome back the old salts as well asthe newbies. The courts are ready and waiting for theexcitement to begin. If you’d like to get some practice inbeforehand you can pick up Bocce Balls at the FitnessCenter. Good Luck to all!Captain’s Meeting: Please make every effort to attendon Thursday, September 8th, at 7:00 p.m., at the AnthemCenter, where you will pick up your team packets. Youwill have the chance to meet new people and see someold friends while learning about this years’ rules andpolicy changes. Ask questions about new rules or clarifyinformation about old rules so you will sound like agenius when a call comes up that requires someone withknowledge of the rules. If you or your designate areunable to attend the meeting, please make arrangementsby email on our website shown below.Website: www, scbocce.com will keep you current on allthings related to the Bocce Club.BILLIARDS CLUBThe Billiards Club is a social organization for people whoenjoy the game of billiards, along with socializing andmaking new friends. Whether you are an expert player,need to brush up on your skills, or want to learn the game,the Billiards Club invites you to join! If you have neverplayed pool, you’ll discover it’s a lot of fun. All Sun CityAnthem residents are welcome and encouraged to join.Call Club President, Ron Armstrong, 837-0251, VicePresident Chuck Boxwell, 897-3991, Secretary BethWeddle, 407-8342, or Dick Suckerman, 647-0699, forinformation on joining.Club Structure: Regular competitive club play consists ofdifferent member flights, handicapped by ability. You playagainst members with similar skill level. New membersare evaluated before competitive play. There is also a socialflight for those who simply want to play to improve theirgame, meet new people and have fun. Free lessons areavailable to new and prospective members by contactingGarth Clifford at 616-7301 or Mike Cuddihy at 361-4788.Tournaments: Daily tournaments are played at 1:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday. All tournaments are held in theBilliards Room in Independence Center. Tables arereserved for women’s play on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.until 12:00 p.m. This is drop-in play, and all are welcome.36 Sun City Anthem • September 2011