VIP (Visually Impaired People) program will meet on Nov. 7 here at 1:15 p.m. David Barnwell, president of the Iris Network will be speaking about the latest information and resources for the blind and visually impaired. All are welcome, including newcomers, drivers, and caregivers. Please spread the word. 

We now have a new game beginning this Friday! Rummikub. It’s a game that is played with tiles for two to four players, combining elements of the card game Rummy and Mahjong. Rummikub was invented by Ephraim Hertzano, a Romanian-born Jew, who emigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine in the 1940s. He hand-made the first sets with his family in the backyard of his home. Over the years, the family licensed it to other countries, and it became Israel's best-selling export game. In the 1970s, it was brought to the United States and the rules were translated from Hebrew to English. By 1977, it became a bestselling game in the United States. The game was marketed as "Rummikid" during part of the 1970s. Hertzano's “Official Rummikub Book,” published in 1978, describes three different versions of the game: American, Sabra, and International. Modern Rummikub sets include only the Sabra version rules. (wikipedia.org) 

As I’m sure you know, Mary Baudo’s Balance Tips and Tricks has begun. She will give two more classes on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. While it would have been good to attend all four sessions, attending two works well too! Mary is very experienced helping people remain healthy and active and vertical. Please call the Community Center 633-9876 to sign up for Mary’s classes.

Here is our schedule for Nov. 3-10:   

Friday, Nov. 3: Scrabble noon-2 p.m.; Rummikub 12:30-2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 6: Drop-in Knitting 10 a.m.-noon; Mary Baudo’s Balance Tips and Tricks 1-2 p.m.; Inner Peace 1-2 p.m. (a move from Wednesdays)

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Mah-Jongg 10 a.m.-noon; VIP (Visually Impaired People) 1:15-2:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Cribbage 12:30-2 p.m.; Love to Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m.  

Thursday, Nov. 9: Mexican Train Dominoes 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Cribbage 10 a.m.-noon; Scrabble Noon-2 p.m.

Friday, Nov 10: Scrabble Noon-2 p.m.; Rummikub 12:30-2 p.m. 

Puzzles, coffee, tea, goodies, and good camaraderie are always available all week long. Please save us from eating too many goodies ourselves by coming in and sharing our snacks. And we are always looking for fresh ideas! Enjoy this beautiful Fall weather!  It’s lovely, and the leaves are falling!