Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe The month of July always brings about a new sense of excitement no matter where you are, as the summer is in full swing and the 4th of July weekend is filled with places to go and family and friends to see. Like many clubs in the area, the Desert Navy puts many…

The Peace Corps Is 60 Years Old

Sharon Gale This year is the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps. In 1962 at age 22, I was one of the first volunteers to be trained at San Jose State in California. As volunteers, we had choices of where we would like to serve. I chose the Philippines, because I wanted to be halfway…

5-Card American Standard Social Bridge

If you are interested in playing 5-Card American Standard Social Bridge, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. If you would like a very good review of Notrump and the Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions and a fun, safe place to play, please email…

Free Beginning Bridge Lessons

Stephanie Hemberg If you are interested in free Beginning Bridge lessons, please email me at stephaniehemberg@gmail.com and leave a phone number so I can call and talk with you. Fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 only, please! Non-smokers only, please!

Relishing Pickleball: The Dink

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “to properly execute a dink, stand just behind the non-volley zone line in a good ready position—well balanced, with your body weight over your feet and the knees slightly bent. Hold the paddle in front of your…