Paul Klancher Twelve shuffleboard teams competed in a three-day tournament in March and at the conclusion enjoyed pizza and refreshments. The four teams placing were as follows: 1st place: Kathy Sandmann and June Preder 2nd place: Lars Sandberg and Kevin Lee 3rd place: Richard Huska and Bob Sandmann 4th place: Vern Greene and JoAnn Sandberg
The Shuffleboard Tournament for 2024 was completed over three days, with good weather and spirited competition. Twelve teams competed for four places. The winners were as follows: first place: Dick Ballou and Linda Hackett, second place: Jerry Hughes and Emile Ritchot, third place: Marty Eckstein and Maggie Seideman, fourth place: Vern Greene and Al Lopez.
Shuffleboard is a challenging and enjoyable way to spend some time and meet other SunBird residents. There’s more to the game than meets the eye. Many people who were involved in curling enjoy the game because of the similarities in strategy. The activity was born in SunBird in 1994 and was eventually taken over by…
Marty Eckstein Our annual tournament held on Feb. 20 and 21 resulted in Jan Sieth and Marty Eckstein taking first place, Harvey Simmons and Emile Richot in second, and Neal Schoenborn and Leon Thomas in third. Thanks to Paul Klancher, the tournament director, and his helpers (Jerry Logosz, Bill Hackett, Marty Eckstein, and Jill Reesman).…
The Shuffleboard program wound up the season with a Patio Potluck and Awards for about 50 on March 7. Coordinator Marty Eckstein enjoyed the Arizona sunshine and warm camaraderie, despite many cold or wet days when he and his team waxed the slick courts.
Marty Eckstein Participation is at an all-time high with a session playing at 8:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on both Monday and Wednesday. Paul Klancher has an additional session on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Our annual tournament held on February 22 and 23 resulted in Bill Hackett and Dick Ballou taking first place, Betty…
Marty Eckstein The shuffleboard season at SunBird will start on Monday, October 16. We will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., weather permitting. Rainy or windy days will cause cancellation. Come every Monday and Wednesday or just when you can. We play two games each day. Everyone is welcome to play. If you…
Marty Eckstein Our season is at its peak with two sessions playing at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. on both Mondays and Wednesdays. Paul Klancher is directing an additional session on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The January tournament resulted in Tony Asmundson and Janet Farrell in 1st place, Lynda Joyce and Jr. Fleming in 2nd and…
Marty Eckstein We had a great turnout for this season’s tournament. Lots of spectators and a big group enjoyed the lunch. Taking 1st place was Jan Sieth and Janet Farrell; 2nd place was Delphi Godsil and Harvey Simmons; and 3rd place went to Karen Button and Marty Eckstein. Thanks Al and Janet Farrell for organizing…
Marty Eckstein The final tournament held in February was a great success. The results were Tony Asmundson and Marty Eckstein in first place, Ken Jansen and Jerry Logosz in second, Neal Schoenborn and Nancy Eckstein in third and Bill Hackett and JR Fleming in fourth. Thanks to Ken Jansen and Jerry Logosz for organizing the…