January Saturday open play attracts new interest

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

The Shuffleboard Club added successful and fun open play times at the court on Saturdays for the month of January. Offering a time slot on the weekend for people who are working or have other commitments during the week has been an added convenience and attracted newcomers. For those who can play most times, Saturday sessions meant more time to perfect their game. The club even had some surprise pickleball players show up for the Jan. 20 game. They came in from the heavy rain that day to see what the game of shuffleboard is all about.

The club would like to once again remind members and guests that the shuffleboard courts will be closed for painting and renovations during all of February. February will not be wasted, however, because the club will gather at 5 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with food, games and fellowship.

Jan.19 winners: Team Sally edged out Team Carol winning seven games out of 12. Team Sally all-game winners were Patti Nemnich, Donna Perkins and Linda Peters. Team Carol’s lone all-game winner was Jack O’Brien. Team Milly overcame Team Shel winning eight games out of 12. All-game winners for Team Milly were Steve Erdrich and Milly Larsen. Team Shel’s solo all-game winner was Rod Osgood.

Jan.23 winners: Team Rod topped Team Chandra winning eight games out of 12. Team Rod had three all-game winners: Sal LaScala, Rod Osgood and Sandy Derouin. Team Sally handily won nine of 12 games against Team Elizabeth. Team Elizabeth’s all-game winner was Sue Burkschab.

For more information about the Shuffleboard Club, call Membership Coordinator Patty Peterson at 562-714-7072.

—Barbara Gardner

Five pickleball players joined with shuffleboard players to stay dry at the indoor courts and learn some of the technical strategies of shuffleboard during the Jan. 20 open play session.

John Mount