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Heritage Harbour women bring a full house

Stoneybrook women enjoy annual card and game party.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 11:54 a.m. October 11, 2018
  • East County
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Judy Woods has played canasta for decades, but she never tires of the card game.

Also known as “hand and foot,” it is a game she learned from her grandmother, Flossie Woods, while growing up in Indiana. 

“I learned it as a young girl,” the Heritage Harbour resident said. “I still love it.”

Woods on Oct. 10 joined about two dozen other women from Heritage Harbour for the Stonebrook Women’s Fourth Annual Card and Game Party, held at Heritage Harbour Golf Club. Ladies enjoyed lunch and tea, door prizes and a variety of card and other games during the event.

Michele Callahan and Marilyn Ballard team up to learn Rummikub together.
Michele Callahan and Marilyn Ballard team up to learn Rummikub together.
Rose Vinopal wins a
Rose Vinopal wins a "pampering basket" from Mary Kay consultant Kay Scholten in a silent auction.
Cindy Bellacosa and Marilyn Tropp enjoy the annual event.
Cindy Bellacosa and Marilyn Tropp enjoy the annual event.
Margie Jaudon plays mahjongg.
Margie Jaudon plays mahjongg.
"If you like cards, you'll like mahjongg," says Linda Birdy.
Judy Woods shuffles the deck for a game of canasta.
Judy Woods shuffles the deck for a game of canasta.
Maurren Gault plays canasta for the first time.
Maurren Gault plays canasta for the first time.
Pat Abbotoy plays canasta with friends every Friday.
Pat Abbotoy plays canasta with friends every Friday.
Phyllis Jameson  holds her cards close for a game of canasta.
Phyllis Jameson holds her cards close for a game of canasta.
Janet Lane helped organize the party.
Janet Lane helped organize the party.
Beryl Bosher, Janet Mamane and Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes select mahjongg for the day.
Beryl Bosher, Janet Mamane and Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes select mahjongg for the day.

 

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