Play games with the Woman’s Club March 15

Residents who enjoy board and card games are invited to the Woman’s Club Tabletop Games on Friday, March 15, from noon-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Tabletop games are played every third Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome to bring or join any game they enjoy. Everyone is asked to donate $1 to help support the Woman’s Club philanthropies. Refreshments are served, including sweet treats as well as coffee and hot water for tea and hot cocoa. Some of the players like to bring their lunch. Cribbage, Canasta, Yahtzee, dominos and mahjong are some of the many games that are played. Those who don’t have a group can come and start their own table or join one looking for players. It’s a great way to make new friends and have fun at the same time. There have been studies that suggest games can be beneficial for improving cognitive functions such as memory, problem-solving and multitasking. Thus, games can help people stay mentally sharp, increase their creativity, and even reduce stress. Think of them as brain-gym workouts that are fun, engaging, while offering various cognitive benefits. For more information, call Jan Krehbiel at 562-431-8240.

—Beth Greeley