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'Saturday Cards - 500' to recommence on Saturday 13 November

30/10/2021

 
‘Saturday Cards – 500’ is now meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and will recommence on Saturday 13th November in the U3a room in the Seniors building commencing at 1.30pm    It will be so good to be back and enjoying one and others company again.     It is open to all U3a members, so come along and have some fun.

You are required to show proof of double vaccination of COVID 19 before you can enter, either by showing your paper version of ‘Certificate of Vaccination’ from the Australian Immunisation Register or by showing the COVID 19 digital Certificate on your mobile phone.

Either one is acceptable.
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Heather Wallace

It has been months since we last met for Saturday Games '500'!

4/10/2021

 
Unfortunately, cards on Saturday has been put on hold during the lockdowns we are currently having.    It has been months since we last met!  It will be so good to get back to our enjoyable activity when things get back to some normality.   It is hoped that we can meet again soon, however we are proposing to change our meeting days to the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.  I will contact those who have been missing out on cards as soon as we can meet again.
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Heather Wallace

    Cards '500' 

    Cards '500' is a simple social game to play with groups of 4 players or more. 

    Playing cards is a fun way of enjoying other's company without physical exertion.  Our U3A group of card players has many laughs and fun at our sessions with easy-to- understand rules. 

    Most of our players can remember playing the game years ago with family and friends before the advent of television.  Players who are 'rusty' or have not played before will be taught how to play by others present. 

    We are a friendly and welcoming group where the focus is on having fun in a mildly competi-tive environment. There is no gambling or money involved. 

    The game is flexible and can be configured to accommodate any number of participants.  This allows for flexibility if you cannot come along on a regular basis.

    Convenor & Contact Details

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    Doug Smith
    ​0417 527 171

    Meeting times 

    1st and 3rd Wednesdays
    Time: 2 - 4 pm
    ​U3A Meeting Room 1

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    Heather Wallace set up and ran 'Saturday Cards 500' from 2020 to 2022, handing over the reins to Doug Smith in 2022, when the group moved to its current Wednesday afternoon timeslot. Thank you Heather!

    The following archives contain posts from 'Saturday Cards 500' and previous 'Games' groups including, Board Games, which was discontinued in mid 2021 following months of Covid restrictions.

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