Shuffleboard Club revelers celebrate new year

The Shuffleboard Club’s last party of the year had all the elements of its other parties throughout the year—friendly faces, warm welcomes, great decorations and food, and lots of laughs. Zoe Pickell and Sandy Derouin greeted people as they came in the door to make them feel at ease. Members and guests immediately played a getacquainted game, asking each other personal questions until a few people got all the right answers. The game encouraged both newcomers and more experienced members as well as morning and evening league members to mingle. The winners received a hand painted rock, created by member Karen Mendon.

After hefty refreshments, Roger’s Bennett’s version of “Play on the Line” commenced, with 25 people playing two games each for $1 a game. The first place team winners received a cash prize of $16 from the proceeds. At 8 p.m. sharp, the group was asked to visualize a large crystal ball hanging down in the middle of the courts to begin the traditional New York City New Year’s Eve countdown. Member Doris Morgan rang a cow bell 10 times until the countdown was complete. Members blew their horns and officially toasted in the New Year and assembled for a picture.

The new year brings this same lively crew together for league play which has already begun, with five teams of seven members playing on Tuesday nights and four teams also with seven members playing on Friday mornings. Both leagues are geared up for some good fun, competition and camaraderie in 2024. The first round of game scores will be included in next week’s article.

For more information regarding membership, contact Patty Peterson at 562-7147072.

—Barbara Gardner

Shuffleboard Club revelers rung in the new year with lots of laughs.