Tournament Poker Club

The Jan. 7 tournament was won by Ernie Dinkel with the winning hand of a pair of tens. John Burns came in second, Joyce Smith third and Tom Pappas was fourth.

Ernie also spends his time playing bocce ball and is a member of the Photo Arts Club.

High hand was a spade Royal Flush by John Burns and second high hand was four queens and a six, held by Tom Pappas.

The Jan. 14 tournament was won by Club President Guta Basner with a straight. Second was Carole Damoci and third Debbie Barner. High hand was four kings and a queen by Guta Basner and second high hand was a full house, 10s over 7s held by Erica Greenwood.

Guta has been a club member for six years and this is her eighth win. She spends her spare time playing pickleball, pool and sudoku.

The club is looking for some new members. If you enjoy playing poker and just having a fun time, feel free to join. Members play the first three Saturdays in the month. Seating starts at 11:30 a.m. and the games start firmly at noon.

—Carole Damoci

Ernie Dinkel