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Even though the weather has been rather inclement over the past month, we have had some interesting games at cards. We have experienced playing different formats of games which have created some fun and laughs.
Saturday cards are held 1.30pm to 3.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Heather Wallace Saturday Cards was not held on Grand Final weekend, but will resume on Saturday 8th October from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Heather Wallace Cards are a wonderful way to pass the time on a Saturday afternoon. Commencing at 1.30pm to 3.30pm, come along and join the group.
Heather Wallace Have a spare Saturday afternoon?
If so, come along and join us for a game of 500. We have lots of laughs, (as well as some serious card games). The room is warm, with a lovely tree’d outlook over the lake. An ideal setting to play cards. Look forward to seeing you there – 1.30 – 3.30pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Heather Wallace Saturday cards are held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 1.30pm – 3.30pm, in the U3a room at the Senior Citizens facility. Come along, you will be most welcome.
Heather Wallace Now that Winter is nearly upon us, come along to Saturday cards, 1.30 to 3.30pm, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. You will be warm, enjoying the company of others and you can be guaranteed of fun.
We look forward to seeing you--however please note we will be taking a break on the 11th June for the Queen's Birthday long weekend. Heather Wallace Only one session was held this month, which was enjoyed by those who attended. If you would like to join the group, sessions are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Heather Wallace Saturday Cards 500 is an opportunity for members to test their memories and skills. It is not a game where we play for ‘sheep stations’, but a time to have a laugh whilst enjoying the company of others.
We welcome members who wish to be part of this group, whether you are a beginner wishing to learn, someone who has had lots of experience or someone who hasn’t played for years and want to sharpen your skills. Saturday cards are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Heather Wallace What a lot of fun and laughs we had on Saturday.
There were three groups of players and each group had a different outcome on our games. Some reached the score of 500 very quickly and others were still trying to reach the magic number well into the afternoon. There is room for more players, so please come and join in. Heather Wallace Once again Saturday Cards – 500 will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. It is a fun way to spend an afternoon – there is lots of laughter, lollies and of course a number of hands of ‘500’. \
You don’t have to be an experienced player, some of us have learnt as we have played or have been a bit ‘rusty’ as we have not played for years. Everyone is most welcome. Heather Wallace Since the lockdown we have had two sessions of Cards on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. All who attended were so looking forward to being able to play 500 again. It is such an intriguing game, and time flies so quickly when playing. With the highs and the lows during each hand there is lots of laughter and groaning when a player is either dealt a good or bad hand. The last session will be held on Saturday 13th December. Come along and join us. Heather Wallace
‘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. Heather Wallace 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.
Heather Wallace Following cancellation of our activity due to Lockdown 5, we will be resuming when socially distancing requirements are further eased. We look forward to returning, playing cards and enjoying the company of other players.
Heather Wallace As with other U3A classes, Saturday Cards did not take place in June. Thank goodness, July has arrived and we can return for some fun, laughter and enjoyment on Saturday 3rd July.
Heather Wallace What a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Testing your memory against the cards, having a laugh with friends. If you are interested in joining in, there is room for more players. We look forward to seeing you on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, commencing at 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Heather Wallace Interest in Saturday Cards is growing ,with two new players at the last session. It is such a fun way to keep the brain busy, trying to remember Trumps (not the one in USA), Bowers and Jokers. U3A members are most welcome to come and join in.
Heather Wallace Playing 500 is such a fun game. Apart from the playing of the game with the aim to be the first to achieve 500 points, laughter is part of the package on the day. The two-hour session goes so quickly and every one has a tale to tell on what they should have done to win the game. It is also good for ‘brain training’ trying to work out what cards each player has in their hands.
As there was no session on Easter Saturday, an extra session has been scheduled on Saturday 10th April from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. Look forward to seeing you then and at our next regular sessioon on Saturday 17th April at 1.30pm. Heather Wallace After a happy afternoon playing board games, the first Monday games group gathered to admire Stella’s rather snazzy new ‘Electric Vehicle’! Saturday cards will commence on Saturday 6th March in the Seniors building. All the action commences at 1.30pm. As with all activities now taking place, Coffee and Tea will be available, however you must bring your own cup and food (if you wish), as we cannot use the cups in the kitchen. There is a QR Code to sign in and still tick off your name on the Roll. Hand Sanitiser to be used and COVID rules to be followed.
Heather Wallace Many people have mentioned that they stay home on Saturdays and as they are not interested in sport are looking for something to do. This is an ideal time to play the card game 500!
Our first Saturday Cards session for 2021 will be on the first weekend of March (6/03/2021) from 1.30 to 3.30 pm in the U3A meeting room. I am looking forward to seeing those participants who joined us last year and to welcoming those who have joined us this year. Heather Wallace 0418 353 244 On-line ‘Game of the Month’ – ‘Word with Friends 2’ One way some U3A Benalla members are keeping in touch with friends while social distancing is by playing ‘Word with Friends 2’, a form of online Scrabble. Just type ‘Words with Friends 2’ into your Apps search engine and follow the instructions. Hint! Begin by playing people suggested by the app, then progress to playing with family and friends!
A Snippet suggested by 'Country Bumpkin' on Word with Friends 2! The return of Saturday Games – ‘500’ was welcomed by previous group members and they welcomed the new players who attended. Cards are held in the U3a Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, commencing at 1.30pm. If you have an interest in playing or learning the card game 500, want to have lots of laughter, lollies and afternoon tea come along and join us, you will be most welcome.
Heather Wallace The first Monday of the month at 1:30. We had such a great time with one of our new games, so much laughter we all left feeling on top of the world.
Dorothy Webber After a successful trial the last 6 months of 2019, Saturday Cards, playing the game 500, will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, commencing at 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The game is open to beginners as well as regular players of the game. Afternoon tea will be available (as well as lollies to keep up the energy levels), together with lots of laughs, lots of mumbling when things don’t go as they should. Come and join us for a pleasant afternoon with likeminded players.
Convenor: 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
Doug Smith
0417 527 171 Meeting times1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Time: 2 - 4 pm U3A Meeting Room 1 
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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