Beginner training is available
SHUFFLEBOARD
From March 7-28, the Shuffleboard Club will open the Courts Building (located behind Clubhouse 1 on Burning Tree Lane) on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3:30 for training in the art of shuffleboard and providing members an opportunity to practice specific strategies to improve their game. All club members and LW residents are welcome to visit and find out what the low-impact sport is all about. The only requirement is closed toe shoes.
The club will have its annual St. Patrick’s Potluck on Thursday, March 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The lucrative game of Left-Right-Center will follow the delicious meal.
All club members are always welcome. The sign-up sheet for the potluck is in the Courts Building.
Spring Leagues will begin Friday morning on March 17 and Tuesday evening on March 21.Those who haven’t signed up for the spring league but want to play should call Kay Mount at 775-527-0426 as soon as possible.
Open-play/pick-up games will continue Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11, free for all club members and any interested LW residents. For those wanting to practice in the evenings, the courts are open Tuesday evenings from 6-8.
The Tuesday Evening League played on Feb. 21 with the Night Sliders—captained by Sally Fowler—and the Night Shufflers—captained by Karen Mendon—splitting the games six wins for each team. Chandra Patel and John Mount were allgame winners for the Night Sliders while Rosemary Maellaro, Norb Walsh and Kay Mount all won their single games for the Night Shufflers.
The Friday Morning League played on Feb. 24, with the Smashers, captained by Millie Larsen, slipping past the Bumpers, captained by Sally Fowler, seven games to five. The allgame winners for the Smashers included Ellie Wests and Milly Larsen. For the Bumpers, Nancy Reid was the all-game winner.
In the second competition, the Flying Discs, captained by Chandra Patel, edged past the Hot Rods, captained by Rod Osgood, seven games out of 12.
—Kay Mount
Being a member of the Shuffleboard Club brings fun cama raderie with other members. Veteran players John Mount (l-r) of Mutual 15, Anita Giroud of Mutual 14 and Bob Peterson of Mutual 15 enjoy a break between Tuesday evening games on Feb. 21.
