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
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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 Games will re-commence on Monday 3 February at 1:30 pm - with our Trivia Brain in working order!!
Dorothy Webber The first and third Saturday afternoons of each month are a mixture of concentration and laughter, with all participants enjoying their involvement in playing 500. Each game is different, there are no winners or losers – it all depends on how the cards fall in the game.
Come and join us, it is such a pleasant way to spend your Saturday afternoons. Heather Wallace 0418 353 244. There's always lots of laughter in the room on the first Monday afternoon when a friendly group meet to play games!
Come along on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to spend a convivial couple of hours playing the game of 500. A good way to sharpen the brain power in an enjoyable way.
Heather Wallace Caught during a Saturday Games '500' Session! Six people in two groups of three players were caught in action on Saturday 19 October following the instructions for playing in '3's format! Convenor Heather Wallace has prepared a handout on ways of playing for different sized groups, so there is always the chance to play. A pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon for card lovers keen to engage those brain cells! People are welcome to join in as we play in different formats to learn team configuration and scoring. Our small group has lots of fun! You’re welcome to come and try. First Monday, 1.30 to 3.30 pm.
Dorothy Webber The 500 card group on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The activity commences at 1.30pm and usually finishes around 3.45pm (depending of how long the games of cards take). There is laughter and the occasional ‘what did I do that for’. Players both new and those who used to play are becoming quite proficient in the game. Come along and be part of the fun. Contact Heather Wallace on 0418 353 244.
Heather Wallace This activity is open to members keen to learn and refresh their skills when playing this card game. This activity takes place in the U3A Rooms at the Senior Citizens building on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Come along and enjoy the fun. You will be most welcome.
Heather Wallace Our Games program has expanded to include Saturday sessions! The first activity last Saturday was made up of participants ranging from beginners to experienced players of the Card Game 500. A number of players have played 500 previously (many years ago???) and with practice will become more proficient at the game. This activity is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month, in the U3a room at the Seniors Citizens commencing at 1.30pm to 3.30pm (or until the games are finished). If members are interested in participating and having fun on a Saturday afternoon contact Heather Wallace on 0418 353 244.
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Cards '500'The card game of 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. Players do not have to have had previous experience as you 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 DetailsDoug Smith
0417 527 171 Meeting times1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Time: 2 - 4 pm U3A Meeting Room 1 Thank you, Heather!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.
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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