Paul Klancher The Wednesday and Saturday shuffleboard leagues will begin at 1 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 20, respectively. The Monday 9 a.m. league will open after the holidays. All leagues follow the same format: playing two games, each approximately 45 minutes, with a partner chosen at random. Players should arrive 15 minutes early to…
Category: Card Games & Sports
Card Games & Sports, December 2025
Card Scores
Card Scores Cribbage John Valentine We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Apache Room, which is located on the third floor. Buy-in is $1, and we start playing at 6:30 p.m. Please come early. October Scores: 10/01. 1st Ken Reidenbach 726, 2nd Saige Doughty 725, 3rd Gleva Wiepking 65 10/06. 1st Tammy Haluska…
Card Games & Sports, December 2025
Bridge Results
Bridge Results Monday Afternoon Bridge Karlene Garn October Winners: 10/06. 1st Carol Dawley, 2nd Marilyn Klooster, 3rd Chris Nechvatal 10/13. 1st Barb Ott, 2nd Carol Dawley, 3rd June Preder 10/20. 1st June Preder, 2nd Beth Miller, 3rd Chris Nechvatal 10/27. 1st June Preder, 2nd Dosha Davidson, 3rd Tom Gillis Wednesday Bridge October Winners: 10/01. 1st…
December 2025, Card Games & Sports
Relishing Pickleball: No Man’s Land
David Zapatka No man’s land, sometimes referred to as the transition area, aka the kitchen, is the area of the pickleball court between the non-volley zone line and the baseline. Think of it as a space 11 feet long and 20 feet wide; two feet behind the non-volley zone line and two feet inside the…
Card Games & Sports, December 2025
Bocce Ball Marathon 2026—Sign Up Now!
Get ready for another exciting season of friendly competition and community fun! The 2026 Bocce Ball Marathon is just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to another great turnout. Last year we had 29 teams participate, and we hope to see even more join us this season. Here’s what you need to know: •…
December 2025, Card Games & Sports
Pickleball Club News
December 2025, Card Games & Sports
Lady Niners Tee Off the 2025–26 Season with Spirit and Sunshine

Teri Bitler The SunBird Lady Niners launched their 2025–26 league season as 26 spirited golfers took to the course in four competitive flights on Nov. 4. Braving brisk temperatures and bringing their signature camaraderie, the ladies proved that a little chill couldn’t cool their enthusiasm. With laughter echoing across the fairways and a healthy dose…
December 2025, Card Games & Sports
SunBird Tennis: Keys to Longevity
Sharlene Jerome Why a proper warm-up is critical: Phase 1: On-court dynamic warm-up (3-4 minutes) • Jogging and movement: Start with a few minutes of light jogging around the court, incorporating side shuffles, backpedaling, and high knees to get the body moving. • Dynamic stretches: Perform a series of dynamic stretches that mimic tennis movements,…
Card Games & Sports, December 2025
Lady 18ers Tee Off for Exciting Golf Season Opener

Margaret Munsch The much-anticipated opening round of the season for the Lady 18ers took place in November, drawing both seasoned players and enthusiastic newcomers to the course. Under clear skies and cool weather, the ladies gathered early in the morning, ready to embrace the challenges and camaraderie that the new season promises. This year’s opening…

