Pegs and Jokers Club

And the winner of the semi-annual tournament is….

…Team #1, consisting of Jane Blakesley and Dianne Fahrney. These ladies won five straight games over two nights to reign victorious over thirteen teams. Second place went to Keith and Becky Fortie and Suzanne Doughty, and Karen Stebbings garnered third place. All three teams received gift cards from the Poolside Café.

Winning games in Pegs and Jokers is a combination of lucky cards and skillful strategy. Everyone who played had a good time, regardless of whether they won or not. Jane stepped in at the last minute when Dianne’s partner couldn’t play. They are friends from Quilt Club and church, and they both enjoy playing Pegs and Jokers at home with family and friends on their own game boards. They let their husbands stay home while they come to the Community Center to play with different people - it’s an outing and it’s “good for the brain.” Dianne’s reaction when she received her gift card was, “Shrimp Tacos!”

Thursday evenings bring multiple tables of SunRiver Residents together to enjoy playing this fun game and make new friends. We are always happy to have more people join our congenial group. Draw a number to be seated with others or play with friends of your own choice!

If you ever played Sorry or Aggravation when you were younger, you will catch right on. Pegs and Jokers adds a few twists and turns, depending on the cards you play. Some people have played a similar game called Marbles. It is not difficult to learn, so come and have fun with us!

Linda Jenkins, Treasurer