Weekly and Monthly Activities
Each activity has a Coordinator - for any of the activities that do not yet have a Coordinator confirmed, please call Jackie at the Club to volunteer.
The Centre is a Fragrance Free Facility
Absolutely No Perfume, Cologne, Scented Lotions or other Scented Products
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the activity in order for the activity to begin on time.
Please pay your Activity Fee with Loonies or a Twoonie, no small coins.
Checkout the Activity Information, Volunteer Activities and Activity Resources at the bottom of this page.
All Activities in the Gym are cancelled from Jun 6 - 25
This includes: Video Exercise, Line Dancing, Floor Curling, and Wii Bowling
Weekly Activities
Monday –
Men's Walking Group @ 9am - Coordinator, Ed
Floor Curling Game 1 @ 11:00am . - Lunch Break (Bring your own) - Game 2 at 12:30pm - Coordinator, Mel
Knitting Group @ 1pm - Coordinator, Val - Finished for the session.
Tuesday –
Pool @ 10am to 4pm drop in - Coordinator, Blair
Shuffleboard @ 10:15am - Coordinator, Siggy & Goodie
Video Exercise @ 10:15am - Coordinator, Sheila
Beginner Line Dance @ 11:15 - New dancers welcome - Coordinator, Jennifer - Instructor Karen and Jennifer - Check out Activity Resources for dance info. Finished for the session.
Guitar Session @ 1:30pm - Coordinator, Ron - Finished for the session.
Euchre @ 1pm - Coordinator, Jennifer - Check out Activity Resources for info and rules.
Bridge @ 1pm - Coordinator, Linda
Wednesday –
Men's Walking Group @ 9am - Coordinator, Ed
Pool @ 10am to 4pm drop in - Coordinator, Blair
Line Dancing @ 10:15am - New dancers welcome - Coordinator, Jennifer - Instructors Jennifer and Karen - Check out Activity Resources for dance info.
Canasta @ 12:30pm - Coordinator, Pauline
Learn to Play the Ukulele @ 1:30pm - Instructor, Linda - Finished for the season..
Cribbage @ 7pm - Coordinator, Sharon
Thursday –
Pool @ at 10 am to 4pm drop in - Coordinator, Blair
Video Exercise @ 10:15 am - Coordinator, Sheila
Bridge @ 1pm - Coordinator, Ed
Wii Bowling @ 1pm - Coordinator, Lyn
Mah Jongg @ 1pm - Coordinator, Pat - Check out Activity Resources for info and where to buy a card.
Duplicate Bridge @ 6:30pm - Coordinator, Diane
Friday –
Men's Walking Group @ 9am - Coordinator, Ed
Pool @ 10am to 4pm drop in - Coordinator, Blair
Floor Curling: Game 1 @ 11am - Lunch Break (Bring your own) - Game 2 @ 12:30pm - Coordinator, Mel
Monthly Activities
Monday –
Monthly Dinner, Roast Pork and Chicken, Jun 5,SOLD OUT, Doors open @ 5pm, Check out Activity Info for details.
Tuesday –
Wednesday –
Memory Cafe, June 7 @ 1pm - first Wednesday of each month - Check out Activity Info for details.
Technology Session, June 7 @ 4:30pm - Instructor, Sally, Check out Activity Info for appointment details.
Heather's Painting Class, TBA @ 1pm - third Wednesday of the month - Check out Activity Info for details.
Thursday –
Friday –
Social, Jun 16 @ 3-6 pm - third Friday of the month, Potluck / Bring a Shareable Appetizer
PLEASE NOTE: Program Dates & Times are Subject to Change
Activity Information
Seniors Week
This year's Seniors Week Tea on Monday, June 5th, from 1:30 to 3:30pm, will be a revised and smaller version of what we have experienced over the last several years. (aside from Covid years, of course). Be sure to check out the poster on the bulletin board as you enter the club.
The most important change is that, due to only being able to seat a maximum of 350 seniors, it is necessary to reserve a spot. You can do this either by getting online as follows:
- Click on this link
Seniors Afternoon Tea Party
- Click on "RSVP HERE" (blue box)
Or call Sharon at 403 938- 7823
Reserve early so you don't miss out.
Other activities planned for the week are also detailed on the website for the Town at Okotoks Senior Week Activities
or search www.okotoks.ca
The Club is also participating in the seniors week celebration by suspending the $2.00 user fee for activities, as well as having an "open house" for seniors in our community to drop in Tuesday through Friday, 10-4 to see what we're all about. All regularly scheduled activities will continue
as always, just a few more people milling about to check out the Club.
PAINTING WITH HEATHER
Wednesday TBA from 1pm to approx 4pm
* * * Painting TBA * * *
Spots only for 12 painters - book by contacting Jackie at the Seniors Centre
There is always a waiting list so if you can't make it - be sure to let us know
so that someone else can have your spot.
Cost is $20 Plus a $2 drop in Fee = $22
(Please bring proper change)
That will cover all supplies - canvas, paint, brushes etc. etc.
I will take you through a step by step process & no previous experience needed.
Mark your calendars for the
Pop-Ups TBA
(These Pop-Up items are for our outreach programs, so there will be no user fee)
Postponed to the Fall – Game Card Holders – No maximum participants
These holders were very popular last Christmas so we will be making more for this Christmas’ sale by donation, the total funds received will again be distributed to the Okotoks Food Bank and the Okotoks Resource Centre.
Bring cotton fabric pieces to share – you will need pieces approximately 8” square for the main part of the holder, and approximately 4” to 4-1/2” for the outside circle – and if you have large buttons (about 3/4” to 1” round, with holes to pull thread through) to use/share. All other parts of this project are supplied, although Sharon will be bringing extra fabric you can choose from, too.
June
Please join us for our May Dinner
Hansel & Gretel’s Catering
$25 each (must be members)
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Mixed Greens with Pineapple Dressing
Slow Roasted Pork Roast
With
Apple Sauce
Roasted Chicken
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Bread Basket
Butter
Selection of Desserts
Entertainment to follow by Ron’s Entertainment
Doors open at 5 pm
Dinner at 6 pm
Bar Service and 50/50
Tickets have been SOLD OUT!
Cash or Check only.
Please no $50 or $100 bills at any of the events.
Please refrain from scented products (perfume, cologne, lotions, hairspray, etc.) at all events at the club.
Technology Session - 1st Wednesday of Month, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Next Session Jun 7. Sally Smith is the instructor. Appointments are requires, see details. For tech information check the Catalog tab at Senior Tech Club.
Tech Sessions in 2023
The Technical help Wednesday evening has been evolving and so now we are going to one Wednesday per month. Which will be the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please bring your devices. Please no government papers or claim forms the information is too personal and should be discussed with a Government Agent.
Last Session - June 7 at 4:30
We are allotting 10 to 15 mins per person, so please email me with your questions for your lap tops, iPhones/android phones or iPads, bring them to the ladies and find the answers.
Email gillhowarth@shaw.ca and I will email you back with an appointment time.
We had a lot of happy people last month and the ladies are happy to help.
See you then,
Tech Team
Session 2 Topics
• Review Session 1 topics
- Composing Emails -
204 iPhone iPad Email
• Phishing E-Mails – Things to look for in an email
• Blocking Callers
• Reminders on Security – The things you have learned in life are useful to you.
• Concept of the week – What is WIFI and why should you connect?
Android Phones and Tablets
- Check out this
book.
- Setting up Email - Check out page 189 in the book link to use Gmail app
Blocking Caller on Android
Session 1 Topics
450 iPhone Photo Basics to 452 - iPhone Photography, check the catalog for more information
2023 Alberta Summer Games (ASG)
Okotoks and Black Diamond
July 20-23, 2023
We are proud to host the 2023 Alberta Summer Games (ASG) in Okotoks and Black Diamond.
Athletes aged 11-17 representing eight Provincial zones will compete in 14 sports:
- Mountain Biking (Black Diamond)
- BMX
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Rugby
- Box Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Athletics
- Triathlon
- Canoe/Kayak
- Softball
- Baseball
- Basketball
We are preparing for 3000 athletes, coaches and technical officials and an accompanying 6,500 guests that will come to enjoy the Games. ASG 2023 is a monumental event for our community and for high performing sport in Alberta and VOLUNTEERS are the driving force, heart and soul behind the Games. Each volunteer is committed to ensure that the community comes together in a celebration of pride and that participants have an unforgettable experience. From meal preparation, to transportation, to hospitality, and sport competitions, the enthusiasm and expertise of volunteers is what makes it all happen. Volunteers in the Games are involved in every aspect of sport and we have many opportunities for individuals to get involved in their area of interest. The 2023 ASG Host Society supports the development of volunteers and believes that the Summer Games are a catalyst to personal and community leadership development. Volunteers will receive volunteer packages including: a t-shirt, Games credentials, volunteer handbook, information about special training, and volunteer lounge and appreciation entry info, at the Volunteer Rallies/Orientations on June 17 and June 22 at the Okotoks Recreation Centre.
To check out VOLUNTEER opportunities and to register as a volunteer, please visit the ASG website https://www.2023asg.com/volunteers.
Any opportunity to pass this information on to the Okotoks & District Seniors Club would be appreciated. Myself or someone from the ASG organizing committee would be happy to come to talk with you about the Games and volunteering or to provide a poster or other information to leave at the Club if that works better for you.
Sincerely,
Diana Froc
2023 Alberta Summer Games Volunteer Director
ph. 403-923-6551
Ongoing opportunity to volunteer utilizing your sewing skills.
Mission Thrift store supports the Samaritans Purse by adding teddy bears to the shoe box campaign every year but they also support many other causes with these cute little bears around the world all year long.
Be a part of the bigger picture of the teddy bear factory in sewing this simple bears out of the recycled fabric.
If you are interested please contact Bonita at 403-563-8670 call or text if interested.
A picture of the bear is below.
Drop off/pick up of teddy bear pattern will be at the senior club, Tuesday to Friday when club is open. (10am - 4 pm)
Thank you!!!
Bonita
WANTED
VOLUNTEERS
TO DELIVER FOR
OKOTOKS MEALS ON WHEELS
APPLY TO okotoksmealsonwheels@gmail.com
WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:
1.5 HOURS, 2 – 4 TIMES PER MONTH
AND YOUR OWN VEHICLE
Memory Cafe - Are you passionate about making a difference for others in your community? Do you have two hours of time per month? The Memory Cafe is a warm and welcoming gathering opportunity where those impacted by dementia can socialize. Contact Jennifer at 403-969-6040 for details on volunteering etc.
Gift Bags for Seniors Outreach Program
Christmas 2023
Updated May 19, 2023
With the help and donations from our members and the community we were able to give out 96 bags this last Christmas, and have had very positive responses back from those who received them.
This year we are expecting we will need 150 bags so we will be collecting donations all year for the items needed to fill these bags, which will be distributed by the Okotoks Meals on Wheels, Sandstone Lodge and Tudor Manor, and other seniors living alone in our community usually visited by the United Church members. Many of these items can be purchased at a Dollar Store, and you may purchase the number of units of any of these items that you are comfortable with. These items can be dropped off to Jackie throughout the year, and we will fill the bags again at the end of November. Before purchasing any items on this list, please check out the sample basket at the Club. If you have suggestions for other items please email Jackie at the Club before purchasing to confirm they are appropriate (no food items, please). Any other items you are considering need to be passed by Jackie before purchasing.
We are getting close to 150 of several items and will be updating this list again at the end of May to show the items that have reached the goal.
Other items we are working on for Christmas outreach programs:
- If you knit or crochet, the knitting group is making jar lid openers, bath/shower soap holders, dish cloths and hanging towels, and Christmas ornaments.
- If you sew, we will be holding pop-ups to make walker totes and bowl cozies.
Items needed:
- Puzzle/activity books – small; various types (i.e. Sudoku, crosswords, logic, word find, or one susch as PlayPad that contains various types of activities)
- Deck of Cards
- Adult colouring books – smaller than 8-1/2”x11”
- Jigsaw puzzles – 100 piece box as the piece size is larger
- Small notebooks
- Sticky notepads
Colouring pencils- FILLED
- Pencil sharpeners – can have 1 or 2 holes (larger hole is for crayons)
- Pears, Neutrogena or Ivory soap bars (hypo-allergenic, scent free) 1 per box/individually wrapped
- Body wash – not scented
- Bath sponge or glove, or cotton knitted facecloths/dishcloths
- Shampoo and conditioner – not scented
- Hand lotion - hypo-allergenic, not scented
- Emory boards for nails
- Toothpaste – not small sample/travel sizes but next size up
Toothbrushes (soft)- FILLED and toothbrush holders
- Dental floss
- Hand sanitizers – small
- Bandaids – small boxes of about 26 fabric
- Lypsol, Chapstick, Blistex or Burt’s Bees type lip balm
Kleenex packages, purse/pocket size- FILLED
- Antibacterial wet wipes – small packages
- Comb and brush
- Magnet for fridge that has a hook on it
- Plastic spiral expandable wrist bands with key hoop
- Cute label holders that can be placed on the handle or bar of a walker (such as suitcase tags)
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Line Dance Lists, Videos, Dance Steps and Links
Dance Lists
Tuesday May 30 | Wednesday May 31 |
Fun for All Cowboy Boogie Stroll Along Cha Cha Crash and Burn Cowboy Charleston Let’s Chill | Cee Cee Good Time Little Dean Waltz Triple Mix Rockin’ the Wagon Confusion Lonely Drum Electric Slide |
Step Sheets and Demo/Teach Videos for our Line Dances
Dance | Class | Song | Artist | Demo / Teach Video |
![]() | A Little Love Worth Waiting | Bouke | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | Why Don't We Just Dance | Josh Turner | ![]() | |
![]() | Beautiful Day | Dave Sheriff | ![]() | |
Black Coffee | Black Coffee | Lacy J Dalton | N/A | |
![]() | Boot Scootin Boogie | Brooks & Dunn | ![]() | |
![]() | Beginner | Broken Stones | Paul Weller | ![]() |
![]() | Beginner | Got a Feeling | Tim Hicks | ![]() |
![]() | Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart) | The Vamps | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | Beginner | Sold | John Michael Montgomery | ![]() |
![]() | Come Dance with Me | Nancy Hays | ![]() | |
Confusion | Stuck On You | Elvis | N/A | |
![]() | Beginner | Ladies Love Country Boys | Trace Adkins | ![]() |
![]() | Cowboys are my Weakness | Trisha Yearwood | ![]() | |
![]() | Beginner | Crash and Burn | Thomas Rhett | ![]() |
![]() | Beginner | Sugar, Sugar | The Archies | ![]() |
Darlin | Beginner | Darlin | Johnny Reid | N/A |
![]() | 40 Days and 40 Nights | Tim McGraw | N/A | |
![]() | Beginner | The Wanderer | Dion | ![]() |
![]() | Runaround Sue | Dion | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
Fandango | Beginner | If That's the Way You Want It | Brooks & Dunn | N/A |
![]() | Beginner | California Dreamin' | The Mamas and The Papas | ![]() |
![]() | Love Drunk | Locash Cowboys | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | Good Time | Alan Jackson | ![]() | |
![]() | i Cry | Bouke | ![]() | |
![]() | Beginner | Ice Cream Freeze | Mylie Cyrus | ![]() |
![]() | Famous Last Words of a Fool | George Strait | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | He Drinks Tequila | Sam Kershaw | ![]() | |
![]() | Beginner | Like She's Not Yours | The Bellamy Brothers | ![]() |
![]() | Lonely Drum | Aaron Goodvin | ![]() | |
My Gypsy Queen | Gypsy Queen | Chris Norman | N/A | |
New York, New York | Beginner | New York, New York | Unknown | N/A |
Old Time Rock and Roll | Old Time Rock and Roll | Bob Seger | N/A | |
![]() | One Night at a Time | George Strait | ![]() | |
![]() | You're Sixteen | Ringo Starr | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | Beginner | Rock and Roll Waltz | Kay Starr | ![]() |
![]() | Wagon Wheel | Darius Rucker | Various on Step Sheet Link | |
![]() | The Last Waltz | Englebert Humperdink | ![]() | |
![]() | Beginner | Dance Above the Rainbow | Ronan Hardiman | Various on Step Sheet Link |
Stroll Along Cha Cha | Beginner | I Just Wanna Dance With You | George Strait | ![]() |
Susie Q | Beginner | Ready to Roll | Blake Shelton | N/A |
TC Slide | Bubba Hyde | Diamond Rio | N/A | |
![]() | I'm From the Country | Tracy Bird | ![]() | |
![]() | The Last Cheater's Waltz | TG Sheppard | ![]() | |
![]() | From a Jack to a King | Johnny Hansen | ![]() | |
Two Steps Forward | Two Steps Forward | The Castaways | N/A | |
![]() | Blue Finger Lou Zat You Santa Claus | Anne Murray Bruce Poindexter | ![]() | |
** Dance has been modified |
Line Dance - Dance Steps
Dance | Steps |
Black Coffee 32 x 4 | Walk Fwd RLR, point LT L, Walk Back LRL, point RT R Cross RF Over LF, Point LT L, Cross LF Over RF, Point RT R Weave Left - Front Side Behind Side Cross Rock RF over LF, Shuffle R, Cross Rock LF over RF, Shuffle L Jazz Box with 1/4 turn R, Shuffle Fwd RLR Rock Fwd LF recover, Coaster LF Back |
Confusion 40 x 4 | Heels Fwd R L R L Heel Splits Out In Out In Step RH Out Hook Out Hook, Step RF Fwd Slide LF to RF, Step RF Fwd Hitch L Knee Step LH Out Hook Out Hook, Step LF Fwd Slide RF to LF, Step LF Fwd Hitch R Knee Walk Back RLR, Hitch L Knee Shuffles Fwd LRL, RLR, Rock Fwd LF recover, Half Turn Left with turning Shuffle LRL |
Darlin 32 x 4 | Vine Right with Touch, Vine Left with Touch K Step Rock Step RF Fwd, recover, Step RF Fwd Hold, Rock Step LF Fwd, recover, Step LF Fwd Hold Jazz Box with 1/4 Turn Right, Side Step R L (Step RF Right Touch LF by RF, Step LF Left touch RF by LF) |
Fandango 32 x 4 | Heels Fwd R L, RF Fan x 2 Heels Fwd L R, LF Fan x 2 Vine R with Brush, Vine L 1/4 Turn L with Brush Hustle Fwd RLR with Kick and Clap, Walk Back LRL, Touch RF beside LF |
My Gypsy Queen 64 x 4 | Rock RF Right, Cross RF over LF Hold, Rock LF Left, Cross LF over RF Hold Lock Step RF Hold, Lock Step LF Hold Coaster RF Fwd Hold, Coaster LF Back Hold Lock Step RF Hold, Step LF Fwd 1/4 Turn Right with Cross LF over RF Hold Vine Right 4 count, Rock RF Right, Cross RF over LF Hold Vine Left 4 count, Rock LF Left, Cross LF over RF Hold Coaster RF Fwd Hold, Coaster LF Back Hold Step RF Fwd Half Turn Left, Step RF Fwd Hold, Run LRL Hold |
New York, New York 24 x 2 | Heels Fwd R L R L Shuffle forward R L R L Vine Right for 8 - with a half turn on count 3-4 and finish vine Behind Side Cross Side |
Old Time Rock and Roll 32 x 4 | Vine R with Heel Dig LF and Clap, Vine L with Heel Dig RF and Clap Hustle Fwd Clap, Hustle Back Clap Step Fwd RF Bend, Touch LT Back, Clap down, Step Back LF, Touch RH Fwd, Clap Up Step Fwd RF Bend, Touch LT Back, Clap down, Step Back LF, Touch RH Fwd, Clap Up Making a Qtr Turn R - Step in place RLR Clap Making a Half Turn L - Step in place LRL Clap |
Stroll Along Cha Cha 32 x 4 | Cross LF over RF, ChaChaCha LRL, Cross RF over LF, ChaChaCha RLR Weave Right - Front, Side, Behind, Side, Cross LF over RF, ChaChaCha LRL Weave Left - Front, Side, Behind, Side, Cross RF over LF, ChaChaCha RLR Step LF Fwd Half Turn R, ChaChaCha LRL Step RF Fwd Qtr Turn L, ChaChaCha RLR |
Susie Q 32 x 4 | Heels Fwd R L, Point RT R, step back, Point LT L, step back Shuffle Fwd RLR, Rock Fwd LF recover, Shuffle Back LRL, Rock Back RF recover Step RF Fwd, Kick LF Fwd, Step LF Fwd, Kick RF Fwd. Step RF in place, Point LF Left, Step LF in place, Point RF R Vine R with Touch, Vine L with 1/4 Turn and Touch |
T C Slide 32 x 4 | Vine R with Brush, Vine L with Brush Walk Back RLR touch LT, Step Fwd LF, Touch RT, Step back RF, Touch LH Step LF Diag Fwd, Slide RF by LF, Step Fwd LF, Touch RF by LF Step RF Diag Fwd, Slide LF by RF, Step Fwd RF, Touch RF by LF Hip Bumps 2L 2R 1L 1R, Step Fwd LF making Qtr Turn L with a RF Brush |
Two Steps Forward 32 x 4 | Stroll RF Fwd, LF by RF, RF Fwd Brush LF Stroll LF Fwd, RF by LF, LF Fwd Brush RF Rocking Chair RF Fwd, 2 Qtr Turns on RF turning Left Weave Left - Front, Side, Behind, Point LT to Side Weave Right - Front, Side, Behind, Point RT to Side Cross RF over LF, Point RT Right, Cross LF over RF, Point LT Left Jazz Box with Qtr Turn R |
Legend | Meaning |
Fwd | Forward |
L | Left |
LF | Left Foot |
LRL | Left, Right, Left |
LT | Left Toe |
R | Right |
RF | Right Foot |
RLR | Right, Left, Right |
RT | Right Toe |
Line Dance Teaching Links
Line Dancing with Patti - Basic Steps (12 mins)
LD w Patti - Jazz Box, Kick Ball Change, Rocking Chair, Kick and Point
Line Dancing with Patti - Turns
Dance with Cathie - Scissor Step
LD Steps with Gail Eaton (1 hr)
Check comments under video for time link for each step taught
0:3:44 Grapevines
0:5:40 Side Together Side Touch/Brush
Summary of Our Euchre Rules for 4 Players
- One player deals out one card at a time face up to each player until the first Jack appears. This player deals first.
- The game uses a partial deck of 24 cards. From the 9 to the Ace.
- 5 Cards are dealt one at a time to each player.
- The remaining 4 cards are the kitty, and the dealer turns over the top card to be possibly called as trump.
- The team that declares trump must win three of the five tricks to score a point.
- If your partner is the dealer and you tell him to pick it up, you must play alone.
- The dealer cannot pick up a jack if they have no cards in that suit.
- If all players pass in round 2, the dealer must choose a trump (this is called Screwing the Dealer).
- If your hand has no face card and no ace, toss in your hand and the next player deals.
- A winning trick must be turned over and can only be viewed if there is a renege alleged.
- Scoring is done with two 5’s. Each suit symbol represents 1 point.
- The Player to the left of the dealer starts by leading a card for the first trick.
- The first team to get 10 points wins the game.
- Winners from each game move to the next table and take a new partner.
We occasionally play Euchre with 3 players. Here are the Rules for 3 Players
- One player deals out one card at a time face up to each player until the first Jack appears. This player deals first.
- The game uses a partial deck of 24 cards. From the 9 to the Ace.
- 5 Cards are dealt one at a time to each player and the empty seat (optional hand).
- The remaining 4 cards are the kitty, and the dealer turns over the top card to be possibly called as trump.
- Each player is playing on their own.
- The player that declares trump must win three of the five tricks to score a point.
- The dealer cannot pick up a jack if they have no cards in that suit.
- If all players pass in round 1, the dealer may exchange their hand with the optional hand before declaring the possible trump or passing.
- If all players pass in round 2, the dealer must choose a trump (this is called Screwing the Dealer).
- If your hand has no face card and no ace, toss in your hand and the next player deals.
- A winning trick must be turned over and can only be viewed if there is a renege alleged.
- Scoring is done with two 5’s. Each suit symbol represents 1 point.
- The Player to the left of the dealer starts by leading a card for the first trick.
- The first player to get 10 points wins the game.
- The two players with the highest points for the game move to the next table.
Scoring
Calling player makes 3 or 4 tricks 1 point
Calling player makes 5 tricks 4 points
Opponents make 3 tricks (Euchred Each Opponent) 2 points
It is not necessary for a player to declare that they will play alone.
But it is a nice gesture and lets the opponents know you have a good hand.
Euchre Information and Rules for 4 Players
The Deal
- Players divide into two teams and sit across from each other.
- Determining the first dealer: One player deals out one card at a time face up to each player until the first Jack appears. This player deals first.
- The game uses a partial deck of 24 cards. From the 9 to the Ace.
- 5 Cards are dealt one at a time to each player.
- The remaining 4 cards are the kitty, and the dealer turns over the top card to be possibly called as trump.
- The team that declares trump must win three of the five tricks to score a point.
Order of Trump Suit for Hearts
Trump Suit (Hearts) Jack of Hearts is highest, Jack of Diamonds is next, followed by A, K, Q, 10 and 9.
The Jack of Diamonds is considered a Heart.
Order of Trump Suit for Clubs
Trump Suit (Clubs) Jack of Clubs is highest, Jack of Spades is next, followed by A, K, Q, 10 and 9.
The Jack of Spades is considered a Club.
Bidding Round 1
- The player to the left of the dealer starts first by deciding if they want the suit as trump. If they don’t, they say ‘Pass’. If they think they can make 3 tricks with their partner, they tell the dealer to ‘Pick it up’.
- If the suit is declared trump by any player (not your partner) during the first round of bidding, the dealer must pick up the card and discard one face down (the dealer gets the card no matter which player orders it up).
- If your partner is the dealer and you tell him to pick it up, you must play alone.
- If all players pass, the dealer may pick up the card to declare trump. The dealer then discards one card.
- The dealer can also pass the trump by turning over the card.
- The dealer cannot pick up a jack if they have no cards in that suit.
Bidding Round 2
- All players can now call any of the 3 remaining suits for trump or pass.
- If all players pass, the dealer must choose a trump (this is called Screwing the Dealer).
- It the player who called trump has a good hand they can state they wish to play alone.
Farmer’s Hand
- When trump is declared, if your hand has no ace and no face card, toss in your hand, and the next player deals.
Scoring
Calling team makes 3 or 4 tricks 1 point
Calling team makes 5 tricks 2 points
Calling player goes Alone and makes 5 tricks 4 points
Calling player goes Alone and makes 3-4 tricks 1 point
Opponents make 3 tricks (Calling team Euchred) 2 points
Keeping Score
Scoring is done with two 5’s. Each suit symbol represents 1 point.
Game Play
- Play now starts with the player to the left of the dealer leading a card for the first trick.
- Players must follow suit if they have it. If they can’t, they can slough a card or play trump.
- Highest card/trump takes the trick.
- The winning player leads the next card.
- The first team to get 10 points wins the game.
- Winners from each game move to the next table and take a new partner.
Beware the Left Bower (from www.ultraboardgames.com)
The Left Bower often doesn't register to the new player as a trump card because it simply doesn't look like one. Quite often a new player will play it incorrectly.
Special attention should be paid to the left bower to avoid costly mistakes. Here are some steps that could help a newcomer to Euchre:
- Whenever a Jack is led by anyone, take note of its color. If it is the same color as trump, it is in fact a trump lead. If you have any trump in your hand, you must now play it. Example: Clubs are trump, Jack of Spades leads. You must play a Club.
- If a trump card is led and you hold a Jack, check its color. If it is the same color as trump, it is the Left Bower. If it is the only trump you have, you must play it.
- Assuming Hearts are trump in this example; If a Diamond is led and the only red card in your hand is the Jack of Diamonds, you should know that it is not mandatory that you play it. The Jack is the Left Bower and is only forced out with a Heart lead. It's your option to play it, but only if you want to.
Website for information and tips on playing Euchre
Mah Jongg Summary
***** Under Construction *****
Objective of the Game
Group 14 tiles into sets of singles, pairs, 3 kind, 4 kind, or 5 kind based on a set list of hands (on the NMJL card) for a Mah Jongg.
Mah Jongg Card
A Mah Jongg card is required to play the game. The card is available for purchase from the National Mah Jongg League website.
A new card comes out annually for April 1.
At Our Club
We play American Mah Jongg. If you would like to know more about the game drop by on a Thursday prior to game time.
Mah Jongg Links
National Mah Jongg League website
Ordering a Mah Jongg Card at NMJL
Michele Frizzell YouTube Channel
Mah Jongg Lessons with Michele Frizzell
Mock Card for Michele Frizzell Lessons
Mah Jongg Manual in PDF Format
Mah Jongg Tiles
There are 3 suits with tiles numbered 1-9. Dots, Bamboos and Characters
There are 4 Winds (North, South East and West) and 3 Dragons (White, Green and Red)
There are 8 Flowers and 8 Jokers
Each numbered suit has an associated colour and the matching Dragon.
Dots - White
Bamboos - Green
Characters - Red
If a hand is in 1 colour and has dragons. the dragons used must be the same colour as the suit.
EG - 3333 6666 9999 DD (Any 1 suit)
Computer Games - A National Mah Jongg Card is required to play.
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Mah Jongg for Fun (Still only 2022 Card)
Mah Jongg Lite (Not as friendly)
Game Process
- Tiles are turned upside down and mixed.
- Each player makes a wall with 2 rows of 19 tiles in front of their rack.
- Player in position East starts by rolling dice to cut their wall, the dice indicates stacks of tiles left behind. The remaining tiles are pushed right side to the centre.
- Each player starting with East takes 4 tiles until everyone has 12 tiles (counter clock wise).
- A new wall is moved to the centre when the previous wall has no more tiles (clock wise).
- Each player then takes 1 more tile. East also takes their first pick and takes tiles 1 and 3 from the top row.
- East has 14 tiles all other players have 13 tiles.
- Players sort their tiles looking for a category to play and move tiles they don’t want to the right.
- All hands require 14 tiles for a Mah Jongg. The last tile is picked for a Mah Jongg
- Unwanted tiles are now passed to other players to try and improve hands. This is the Charleston.
- The Charleston has 2 rounds, where each player passes tiles to the other players. This is followed by an optional Curtesy Pass to the player across from you.
- Round 1 is mandatory – 3 tiles are passed Right, Across and Left
- Round 2 is optional (can be stopped on a player’s request) – 3 tiles are passed Left, Across and Right
- The last pass in each round can be a Blind Pass. You can take 1-3 of the tiles you would receive and pass them on.
- 0-3 tiles can be passed in Curtesy Pass, players need to agree on number of tiles
- Jokers cannot be passed
- Play starts with East discarding a tile
- The tile is named when discarded EG. 5 Crack, West, Red
- A discarded tile can be called by anyone if they can make a Pung, Kong or Quint for an exposed hand.
- The called tile must be displayed with the required tiles to make a Pung, Kong or Quint.
- North is next (counter clock wise) who can call the tile or pick a new tile.
- North picks a tile and decides if the tile is needed for their hand.
- If the tile is kept, it will be placed on the rack (racked).
- Once a tile is racked, the discarded tile can no longer be claimed.
- North must then discard tile. They can discard the tile picked or another tile.
- Play continues in this manner with players trying to build their hands. It is best to continue to collect tiles for a category, slowly narrowing down the hand you are trying to make.
- A new wall is moved to the centre when the previous wall has no more tiles (clock wise order)
- When you no longer have tiles to discard, it means you need 1 more tile for a Mah Jongg.
- You may call for a discard tile for this last tile no matter the type of block (Single, Pair, Pung, Kong or Quint)
- The last wall to come out is the short wall in front of East.
- If one of your tiles is discarded before you are ready for it and you can no longer make you hand, you then play defensively. You try not to discard a tile an opponent may need.
- If all tiles have been picked and no one has declared Mah Jongg you have a Wall game.
Jokers
- A joker may be used as a wildcard for a Pung, Kong or Quint.
- A Pung, Kong or Quint may be made entirely of jokers
- If someone has called a tile and exposed a Pung, Kong or Quint with a joker, the joker can be exchanged for the tile the joker represents
- Pick your tile or call for a discard first, before exchanging for a joker.
- A discarded joker cannot be called