On any given Monday afternoon tables in the Seniors' Activity Centre are buzzing with people playing crib in a speed dating style.
On our cover Ron Grisdale (left) and Danny Allan play crib on Monday at the centre.
The winners move from one table to the next while the losers stay at the same table, although they switch chairs, explained Danny Allan who has been coming to the centre to play crib for two years.
His opponent for the second game was Ron Grisdale who was there for his first time to see if he’s interested in participating on a regular basis.
“I’m hoping for beginner’s luck,” Grisdale said smiling as he dealt the cards.
The crib games run every Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. and Friday evenings beginning at 7 p.m.
Allan likened participating in the games to being a social butterfly.
“The butterflies move and the moths stay put,” he chuckled.
Last Monday afternoon there were 18 people participating in the card games and everyone seemed to be having some serious fun.
For people wanting to take it to the next level, a crib tournament is planned for Sunday, March 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.
There will be cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners who will play in a round robin format.
And for a cost of $15 a person a meal is included and will be served at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tickets for the tournament are available at the Seniors' Activity Centre, 176 North Fourth Avenue, 250-392-7946.