Shuffleboard Club marks new league milestone
Athird league in a single season, with four teams playing competitive games, marks another milestone for the LW Shuffleboard Club.
League team play is at the core of the club’s culture, and the new mini-league has been designed to assist new members —15 since the GRF Discovery Tour on April 6 — to acclimate to the specific processes for league play games. For more information, call “Super Captain” of the mini-league, Sue Burkschab, at 562-533-2303.
On May 9, in addition to electing new officers for the 2024-2025 club year, numerous awards were presented to people who have contributed significantly to the club throughout the last two years. Groups recognized included 10 people who served as hosts for the five parties throughout each year, 11 people who served as captains, 10 people who served as leaders or hosts for eight or nine open play dates every month, plus 13 people who uniquely contributed services for various projects. Sally Fowler was honored with a special award for her many contributions to the club that are often done in the background of the various events, but which contribute to helping build a strong, dedicated membership. Thirty-five members attended the monthly meeting.
Open play time is returning to its regular schedule of Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11 at the courts building. The only requirement is to wear closed-toe shoes. The club provides all other equipment plus assistance to those who have never played shuffleboard. Everyone is welcome.
May 3 morning league results: Team Sally overtook Team Milly 7-5. Team Sally all-game winners were Sally Fowler, Barbara Gardner and Ellie West. Team Milly’s all-game winner was new member Linda Thompson.
Team Shel was the victor over Team Carol 7-5. Rod Osgood and Anita Giroud were all-game winners for Team Shel while Doris Morton and Micki Aiello garnered that title for Team Shel.
May 7 evening league results: Games were tie scores for all. Team Rod/Anne matched Team Karen/Sue 6-6. All-game winner for Team Rod/Anne was Sal LaScala and Team Karen/ Sue’s all-game winners were Susan Clark and Karen Mendon.
Team Chandra matched Team Sally 6-6. Chandra Patel was all-game winner for Team Chandra while Team Sally had no all-game winners.
—Kay Mount and Barbara Gardner
The new Shuffleboard Club officers for the 2024-2025 club year are Jack O'Brien (l-r) and Carol Johnson, captains representatives; Sally Fowler, treasurer; Micki Aiello and Karen Mendon, co-presidents; Ellie West, second vice president; Donna Perkins, secretary; Susan Hopewell and Rod Osgood, co-first vice presidents; Kay Mount, immediate past president.
