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 Monthly 8-Ball Tournament 

The  Monthly 8-Ball Tournament was by all accounts a rousing success.

The Tournament format was substantially changed. All the Tournament winners
in the last calendar year were excluded from entry. Only non-winners played.
We did this as an experiment to encourage the participation of those who may
have felt that they otherwise would have no chance to compete for the top
prizes.

     We enjoyed a full field participation of 36 players, 18 each at the 8:30 and
10:30 time slots.

     We had several first time players and several residents who had played in
prior years but had not played recently. The rest of the field was made up of
the "regulars."

           The competition itself was outstanding. We had 4 players in the
8:30 session and 1 player in the 10:30 session who won all 6 matches and went
undefeated. To anyone's knowledge, this was a first, a record number.

     After lunch, we had the playoffs. Most of the other participants stayed to
watch so we had a room full of billiard enthusiasts. The matches were very
well contested and there were several run-outs with outstanding shot making.

     Richard Johnson came back from the B-side to win first place.

WebMaster note: Yes, it's the same Richard "Dick" Johnson
who helps sponsor this site. Check his ad at the bottom of this page.
Congratulations on your win. See you in the "winners" group next month.

The crowd was going wild. We could have sold tickets (idea for next
tournament?).

This whole activity was concluded on time and on schedule. The many persons
who gave lots of time and energy to help out can never be properly thanked but
they know who they are and they know that the players thoroughly enjoyed the
day. As always, that is compensation enough!

Jack Ryan
259-0526
Jacktas@aol.com

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NEW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS CREATED.
RESIDENT CONTACTS FOR RECREATION CENTERS (BILLIARDS):
A request was made by the Recreation Department to the Billiards Council
to have one designated resident act as a single point of contact. 
They will work directly with the Recreation Director of that center.

These volunteers will have their names posted at each center so others 
will know who to contact. The primary job of these contacts is to alert 
Rec Directors of small things that need to be addressed, like light bulbs,
loose pockets on the tables, chalk needed, etc. 
Anything major would be submitted by the resident contact to the Council
and listed on a Council Request Form to inform The Recreation Department.

Facility	Resident Contact	Phone Number
Chatham	Pat Pfeiffer	750-3184
Hacienda	Sherry Alexander	753-4036
Pimlico	Fred Francis	750-6910
Saddlebrook	Jack Hennessy	750-6763
Silverlake	Jeanette Major	753-1932

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Dick Impresa, our resident cue and bridge repair person has been made "an offer not to be refused".
Although we all are happy for him  we are sorry to see him leave, a fine gentleman and a true lover of the game.
If you find any cues or bridges that need repair inform your Resident Contact or  email me, Al Brinson at
a.brinson@comcast.net
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Links to Monks Stuff and Reg Hardy can be found on our The Villages Billiard Club  page.
Check out the Links to see the great prices that are available to us Villages residents ONLY.
Instructional Books in both digital (E-Books) and hard copy, Video and Audio tapes and DVDs.
Every thing instructional from beginner to the "A" player.
If you want to improve your pool skills, don't miss this opportunity.

Reg Hardy is offering his E-Book 50+ Tips, a $9.98 value for FREE to all Village residents.
For download instructions for this free offer, click me.

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A Billiards Reference Shelf in the works at the Villages Library.  
The latest from Jack Ryan.
The Library staff is ready and eager to accept and display any Billiards
materials for residents to sign out.
Anyone wishing to donate should just take any books, magazines, tapes or
related items to the staff at the front desk. 
I am also writing about billiard table maintenance procedures to be sent to the Rec. Staff

Busy times ahead,

Jack  
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The Pimlico Recreation Center had its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony Monday, Jan 12th, at 9 AM.
Lynda Fuestel (lynda.feustel@vccdd.org) is the Recreation Director and she is
looking for Village volunteers to organize Billiard Leagues. 
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Danielle Pokusa (new Rec Director at La Hacienda), is looking for pool players to fill these leagues:
Ladies Beginner/Intermediate league Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Mens Beginner/Intermediate league Thursday 1:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in signing up can call Danielle at 753-1716.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY NEWS OR ITEMS OR VIEWS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE VILLAGES BILLIARD CLUB COMMUNITY EMAIL THEM  TO ME.
a.brinson@comcast.net

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