Music

Poker

Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold’em and crazy pineapple, which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.

Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.

Men’s Friday Poker

David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Friday Poker plays every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas holdʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.

Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

Time passes so fast. A year has passed, then two, and now it’s 2023. Happy New Year to all. For all who are looking for a new adventure, consider trying Scrabble. The SCOV Scrabble group is part of the 33 million leisure Scrabble players in the U.S. and Canada. Among those are more than 10,000 enthusiasts who belong to the over 200 sanctioned Scrabble clubs. Our club is a fun group who enjoys a challenge, meeting new people and socializing for an afternoon. Sheepshead - Schafkopf Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others–barbershop style? Join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song, for just 1½ hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. Music is provided and visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier. Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Hoffman 520-825-8393 Wed., 2-3:30 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and drumming in the New Year. Mark this date; our annual party will be Wednesday, February 8, 3-5 PM, Desert Oasis.

Our sessions start with some hands-on individual instruction, a virtual program and drum-along There will be some drums available for newcomers’ use. Come join us at 2 PM at Colleen’s home, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for anyone wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments

are provided for guests.

Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Mon., 3 PM, Mike and Kathy Moyer’s home, 1637 E. Crown Ridge Way

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available, every Monday for one hour. Learners and visitors are welcome. We’re back in action again. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com Tue., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Come and sing and play with us. Beginner class is from 9:15-9:45 AM. Regular group from 10-11:30 AM at Desert Oasis. Loaner ukes are available. We need a big group for the Activity Center opening in January; come help us get ready.

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