Luncheon held in the shade area after a social game of croquet.
On Saturday 14 February we played a On Saturday 14 February we played a game of Aussie Croquet with 30 in attendance. It was a cooler morning to start and there were a total of 23 games played on the day.
A runaway score of 14/8 was recorded when Lyn Simmonds and Irene Riley trailed Barry White and Cheryl Toohey, Neville Spry and Noel Jolliffe also trailed David West and Allan Jones.
On 14 February Aussie croquet scores were also 14/10. On the day two games were won by Peter West, Lyn Simmonds, Harley Stewart, Enid Baker, Ray Burridge, Geoff Coles, Allan Jones, John Allegri, Kevin Rubie and David West. Whilst all three games were won by Barry White, John Farah, Fay Picker and May Jones.
Well done to all the players but special congratulations to one of our very mature members Barry White who has been in the winning circles of late.
In Aussie Croquet it is imperative that the clips be used on each hoop as many of us have short memories and if clips are used it gives a true indication as to whether each player has indeed been through that particular hoop.
On Tuesday 17 February Golf Croquet was played with 35 players in attendance.
All three games were won by Bill Scott, Peter West, Rex Toole and Mal Smith. Well done to those players.
A further reminder that Seniors Week is fast approaching and we are holding an Open day on Tuesday 3 March . There will be Golf Croquet played as well as some fun games. A scrumptious morning tea will be provided by Forbes Shire Council. We look forward to seeing you come down for a game and please wear closed in shoes, bring your hat, your bottle of water and wear your sunscreen. All are welcome to attend the Open Day.
By Elvy Quirk