
WHERE: Fountain Hills Community Center
13001 N La Montana Dr
SALES BEGIN: 11:30 am
SALES CLOSE: 1:00 pm
PLAY BEGINS: 1:30 pm, ENDS 3:45 pm
MINIMUM ADMISSION: $8/pk of 6 cards,10 games, additional cards available for purchase
DAUBERS AVAILABLE: $2/piece or bring your own
AGE LIMIT: Must be 18 to play
Come early for a good seat...we're holding some for our winter visitors!
NOT ONLY IS IT COOL INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER, THERE ARE TREATS INSIDE, THERE'S MONEY TO WIN INSIDE, AND THERE'S PLENTY OF FUN INSIDE!
IF YOU AREN'T ALREADY, BECOME PART OF THE BINGO FAMILY THIS FALL!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!
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Left to right seated: Suzi, Carol, Joan
Left to right standing: Marta, Joanna, Betty, Debbie
Met and greeted a whopping 97 players last Tuesday!

Marta, a rotating caller and one of our own, along with Laurie, are looking mighty fine!

Kathleen from the Community Center wanted Witch Joanna to show off her sexy socks...

Closest to the front:
Rina the donor of the Festive Tablescape and more...
Linda and Mabel who are Hooks and Needles Buddies

Betty, another Good Witch Volunteer who spooked us with some class!

This looks like one dapper person!
Mark, our Rotating Caller of the Spooky Day, did a super job of calling our numbers but also of playing spooky music introducing each game to fearful delight!

Rumor has it that some of the players names are Hallo???

Kim who won the First Game at $100 then split game $50 or $25 at each with Anne....
Kim was dressed to win!

One of our "Group Players" who made it well worth the Volunteers while greeting a record 97 players today!

A loyal regular, won the $100 at Game 6 and a Free Red Ticket Gift Certificate...

And last but not least was Michael who was attending Bingo for the last time and moving to Florida...
and won the $200!!
Carol, one of our own Good Witches, won the $50/50 at $83
Carol Post won the $25 Gift Card
Jen the Grab and Go Bag
Charles the pumpkin cookies, the Orange Dauber and curly haired pen
The Treat Table was loaded with many Treat
And last but not least was Michael who was attending Bingo for the last time and moving to Florida...
and won the $200!!
Carol, one of our own Good Witches, won the $50/50 at $83
Carol Post won the $25 Gift Card
Jen the Grab and Go Bag
Charles the pumpkin cookies, the Orange Dauber and curly haired pen
The Treat Table was loaded with many Treats...no Tricks and compliments over the top as to the variety. Donations to the treat jar were much appreciated...!

(***NEWS ALERT***
NOT TO BE 'UNDERDRESSED'...
BE SURE TO WEAR RED, WHITE AND BLUE...
11TH HOUR, 11TH DAY, 11TH MONTH THE ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED!
THE SERVICEMAN WILL BE THANKED FOR THEIR SERVICE...)
That's right...plus to top it off bring your donation of canned goods and receive an additional FREE Red Raffle Ticket with admission purchase.
(Food
(***NEWS ALERT***
NOT TO BE 'UNDERDRESSED'...
BE SURE TO WEAR RED, WHITE AND BLUE...
11TH HOUR, 11TH DAY, 11TH MONTH THE ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED!
THE SERVICEMAN WILL BE THANKED FOR THEIR SERVICE...)
That's right...plus to top it off bring your donation of canned goods and receive an additional FREE Red Raffle Ticket with admission purchase.
(Food Drive continues at any Bingo in the month of November)
Also on November 4th:
A 50/50 Console Fundraiser at 3 Red Tickets for $5
A FREE White Ticket Admission to Bingo Gift Certificate
and what else....
Pumpkin Pie!
To "top" it off Joanna will done the now infamous Birthday Hat and lead the group in singing the birthday song!
A quick reminder...
Numbers are going in the right direction at 97!!...way to go!!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!

We're constantly amazed how many gentleman there are in Bingo...surprising but it's true!!

A handsome couple!

Such a sweet couple!

Rose was our lucky guesser of the jelly bean guessing contest!

Bonnie, pictured right, continues to be one of our staunchest supporters...

This looks like one happy person!

Rumor has it...yes, it's true...
we have a "Secret" Treat Donor and her name is Kathy!

And then there's the lovely Betty...a vision to behold!

One of our Volunteer Callers... may aspire to retire one day!

Fit and trim!

The players liked Ray's personal touch when he called...Ray was loyal and committed.
You could count on Ray and we will miss him and his service to our Bingo program.

Whatever the situation calls for...
that's what the situation gets!

The effervescent Suzi!

Three of our own Volunteer
Cashiers and whatever is needed....

A match made in heaven!!
Judy assisted Ray in taking equipment back to the storage room and has assisted many with their Bingo play along with Ray.

Ray was presented with an American Express Gift Card, Balloons and 2 Jumbo Cupcakes (one for him and one for Judy) from all 10 Bingo Volunteers along with lots of good wishes.

Prizes were:
50/50 $72
Free Admission Gift Certificate
Tablescape donated by Rena
Fall shawl/wrap
Pumpkin mug
Lighted pen donated by Colony Drive
Three $100 prizes were awarded!
and
Second chance monitor bingo for $50 was won by Jan, one of our own!

(Hopefully you are not having "one of those days" like this Witch was having!)
On deck for next week:
Wear orange and black for sure, a mask or a costume if you wish, and join our group of WITCHES and WARLOCKS at our
Grand Halloween Event!
All Volunteers will be in costume and we hope you can join us!
Our Grand Halloween Event will start with
(Hopefully you are not having "one of those days" like this Witch was having!)
On deck for next week:
Wear orange and black for sure, a mask or a costume if you wish, and join our group of WITCHES and WARLOCKS at our
Grand Halloween Event!
All Volunteers will be in costume and we hope you can join us!
Our Grand Halloween Event will start with:
50/50 Treat Fund at $1 Raffle Ticket;
FREE Red Ticket Raffle towards a $25 Gift Cards;
Grab and Go Bag and Orange Dauber;
Pumpkin Cookies;
Wild Curly Hair Orange Pen;
plus
A Pumpkin Jar with Candy Treats!
We will play "Witches Bingo" at Game #10 at Coverall/Blackout with a $200 prize!
Good Luck to all Bingo Witches and Warlocks!

Numbers are trending up!!...84 all told!...way to go!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY WITCHES AND WARLOCKS BINGO!!

Pictured from left to right to are Jeff and Keri who both won $100...Jeff at game one and Keri at game six. The lucky trio in the "Back Row" has proven to be be one our luckiest rows!
The Treat Fund 50/50 was won by Nancy
Donna won the fall Tablescape donated by Rena
Jerry won the $25 Gift Card
Rose won the Pumpkin Pie and pumpkin shopping bag

Hmmm...what it's store?
We will have a 50/50 Console Fund Raiser 3 for $5
Free admission raffle, red tickets, and the prizes will be:
The 4th Halloween tablescape donated by Rene
Free admission to Bingo Gift Certificate
A Fall Cape/Shawl
There is also a chance to win all the coins in the pumpkin jar if they have the lucky guess!
And...
An esteemed photo with our Spooky Pumpkin "Mr. Boo"!

Ahhh...the lovely Kathy!
We are treated to the generous donations of our benefactor Rena who is a member of Hooks and Needles. We are lucky to have her contribute 5 Dreamscapes to the month of October...this one is the fourth installment.

"Spoils" go to the "Lucky" Winner....
of the magical, mystical, sugary-sweet
delights of the jelly bean jar!....
it's the small one to the right!

Numbers have slipped back a tad...actually 75 all told. We know...it's a constant battle except for those who love the game!!!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!

Joanna reported that they served 82 folks last week...its going the right direction!
Corrine won the 50/50 console fundraiser for $90
Free player raffle: Suzanne won the fall Tablescape
Carol P won a lighted pen donated by Colony Drive Mini Drive
Amy and Tony won dauber bucks
Mike won a $100 cash prize
$200 game #10 was split by 2 players...so was the Encore 8 Game
Good Neighbor games were increased for the day and paid $7 to the right and left of the winner(s) as our wild # was #7 for the day....
Wow...that was a lot of sevens!!
Did I mention that Mark came to our rescue ALL before this happened?? "Bingo King" decided to download games into their system....it wasn't pretty! Bingo started a half hour later but when all was said done, there was a lot more said than done!

Such as:
50/50 Treat Fund Raffle $1 per white ticket
Free Raffle Red Ticket - Fall and Pumpkin Tablescape from Rena
A $25 Gift Certificate
and...
Pumpkin Pie!!!

Ahhh...the lovely Geri!
We are treated to the generous donations of our benefactor Rena who is a member of Hooks and Needles. We are lucky to have her contribute 5 Dreamscapes to the month of October

Numbers are going in the right direction...
we served 82 players last week!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!

The first photo to the left features Rudi, Angie and Marta...
Rudi seems to a be weekly winner, Angie his wife and Bingo volunteer, and next to her is Marta, Bingo caller extraordinaire who has some deep dauber action going!
One thing is sure...when Rudi wins, its loud and clear!

If you would have guessed that these three individuals all won $100 by themselves....no splits...you would have been spot on!
Featured are: Charles, Maureen and Steph, seated.
From the looks of it, that's not all Steph has acquired!
Joanna says that more winter "guest/players" have arrived and that they have been saving seats for the others when they return. How that's for customer service!!

To start with the lovely Tina models the "Tablescape" created and donated by Rena...
Let's see what else is in store...
White Tickets 50/50 Console Fundraiser - 3 per $5 ticket
Red Tickets FREE RAFFLE:
#1 Rena's donation of Fall Tablescape Centerpiece
#2 Lighted Pen by Colony Drive Mini Storage
#3 Dauber Buck
and
Lots More New Yummy Treats!
By the way.....
Joanna will donne the Birthday Hat yet again to recognize all the special days in October...it is your B-day month after all!!
Happy Birthday!

Numbers are going in the right direction...
we served 79 players last week!!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!

First come......first serve!
Joanna reports that the apples were DELISH!

Scheduled to be raffled at 9/30 Bingo, these lovely and generous donations were made by Rena, a Bingo player and Hooks and Needles Volunteer. She created a variety of "tablescapes" to be raffled off throughout the month of October.

Now, getting back to Joanna's apples theme...what's in store for September 30th?
White Tickets 50/50 Treat Fund - $1 per ticket
Red Tickets FREE RAFFLE:
#1 Rena's donation of Fall Tablescape Centerpiece
#2 Free Admission Gift Certificate
#3 Lighted Pen Donation from Colony Drive Mini Storage
And......
MORE APPLES!
Just how big is a bushel anyway??

Numbers are going in the right direction....75 on September 23 and that's with few returning winter players!
Remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!


Brother and Sister.....Sue came to play and enjoy herself...
Jerry came to check us out perhaps?!

Laura won the Treat Table 50/50 at $60
Angie, one of our own volunteers, won the Free Admission to Bingo Certificate
Joan, another volunteer, won a Colony Drive Mini Storage "lighted' pen
Rose Hansford won a Show Me the Dauber Bingo Money
Mabel won the Dauber Buck
All in all there were 16 Bingo winners, 4 Free Raffles and 1 50/50 winners!
From the Admissions Table to the last Game....you are assured an afternoon of fast-paced fun!

Mark your calendars for this coming Tuesday, September 23rd, so you too can have the opportunity of yelling BINGO!!
Not only will you have the chance at the Console Fund Raising 50/50 raffle at 3 tickets for $5...
but a $25 Gift Card rumored to come from the west end of the Avenue and looks a lot like an ice cream store...just saying....!
Numbers are ticking up....remember to tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...get into the spirit of having fun!
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!

Now keep this secret just between us....
The magic words at the Admissions Table are
"Show Me The Bingo Money"!
Five little words is all it takes to get an EXTRA Free Red Raffle Ticket eligible towards four great drawings!
Joanna will announce these extra prizes prior to Bingo play...

50/50 Raffle - $1/White Ticket - TREAT TABLE!
Game #4 - The Encore "8" - $50 in 35 #'s or less
Good Neighbor L & R $5 Each
Game #10 - Purple Card - Wild # is #6 - Coverall/Blackout.....(prize to be announced!)
From the Admissions Table to the last Game....you are assured an afternoon of fast-paced fun!

The success of the Bingo Program depends on you the player...it's a simple equation....the more you play the more you win!
Tell a friend....invite them into the Bingo Family...spend that extra dollar in your pocket on a raffle ticket...
But bottom line....you can't deny....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!!

What do you think?
This is the Volunteers right after their meeting, lined up and ready to emerge fresh faced wearing smiles for all...
this just goes to show what a difference a "door" makes
and gives a whole new meaning to "put on a happy face"!!

Sitting from left : Suzi, Jan, and Joan
Standing from left: Carol S, Carol P, and Angie
These are six of the eleven Volunteers that keep the Bingo ship running with Joanna at the helm. Like clockwork, she sends out emails once a week with positions and assignments for cashiers, payout cashiers, verifiers, 50/50 console, raffles, greeter and dauber sales, special Fountain View and Morningstar assistance, treat table set up and various jobs "as needed".
That's just on Bingo Day!
Keeping the Bingo program fresh and new is no small undertaking.....from shopping for gift certificates, finding cartoons, making sure there's cash in the till, assuring there's treats on the table, coming up with Bingo themes to giving Volunteers a pep talk on Bingo day and more...
this easily becomes a full time job!
(By the way...Joanna was filling in for the cameraman in these two photos as well!!)



Suzie got luckier as the day went on and won another $50 game.....first time big win for Suzie!

Both were new players from last week and a winner back to try again!

....And a Bingo Clutch along with a lighted pen donated by Colony Drive Mini Storage....

She is a resident at MorningStar and after her win said, "I can't wait to brag to my friends at MorningStar."
Therese is a frequent winner at Bingo and is very loyal to our program.

She was a new player the week before....another example of beginner's luck!

All being entertained by Charles, our loyal Bingo "fun and friendly" player.

Not only are they prepared for any "Bingo emergency", they introduced the Team to the flashing Bingo prop!

.....possible expressions when someone else yells Bingo first...

"Welcome Back Ray"!!

What's better than one Carol?.....two Carol's!!
Carol, seated at the 50/50 table is one of our own Volunteer Team and Carol from IL who is a long time and loyal player.

The only Arizona native, Amber hales from Tucson.....

More weekly players that keep the Bingo program going!

....All new players.....welcome to our Bingo family!

You know what they say about players that gravitate towards the back of the room...TROUBLEMAKERS!!
In this case, just lots of fun, laughter and camaraderie!
(What happens at Bingo,
stays at Bingo.....right?!)

We all know what the Bingo Birthday Hat means....the first Tuesday of the month when Joanna tops her coif with the infamous chapeaux and identifies all players born in September and leads the singing to the song to which everyone knows the words!
Where you can purchase white tickets at $1 to help fund the Treat Table
and
Pick up a red raffle ticket for a FREE admission to Bingo Gift Certificate....

A "one of a kind" (right!) conversation piece, curly headed pen

BINGO BUCK!

YOUR NAME!!

You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
Join Us For Bingo Tuesday On September 2nd
Where The Smiles, Food And Fun Are Endless!
LET'S PLAY BINGO!

...and was the Big Winner of the Day!
She won both the first game at $100 and a second game at $50 for a grand total of $150!....they were SOLO wins as well.....no splitting for her!

Jo Nelson: Won treat table 50/50 at $50
Lisa Thompson: Won $100
Lillian (a regular): Won the Free Admission Gift Certificate
Joan (Bingo Volunteer): Won the $25 Gift Card to Phil's purchased with a Bingo donation
PLUS
Four additional $50 winners and smaller cash prizes as well.

When attendance moves up, which it did last week, so do the Cash Prizes!
Inviting a friend to share the fun and excitement benefits everyone!

"Getting To Know You Bingo"!
Stop by the Getting To Know You Bingo table to receive a free red raffle ticket, a name tag that Volunteer Angie will place their first name, the state they were born in and the year they arrived in Arizona on. Players will then proceed to purchase their Admission Packs at the Cashiers Table.
(Disclaimer!....that is not Angie in the photo!....it's Volunteer Carol taken in 2023!)

....players will proceed to the 50/50 raffle table....

At just $5 for 3 white tickets, this 50/50 fund raiser for the new Bingo Console has been quite successful as they inch ever closer to their portion which is about $6,800. Thanks to the Bingo family for your continued support!

In addition to the "Getting To Know You Free Raffle" and 50/50 Console Fund Raiser Raffle, look for:
Game #4 The Encore "8" - $50 in 35 numbers or less
Good Neighbor L & R - $5
Game #10 Purple Card - Wild # is 6 - Coverall/Blackout.....Prize to be announced!

"Happiness Is Yelling Bingo",
You Can't Win If You Don't Play
AND
Eileen is proof positive that beginner's luck is alive and well at Tuesday Bingo!
So mark your calendars for
Bingo Tuesday on
August 26th....
and
Let's Play Bingo!

These two lovely ladies are proof positive that "you can't win if you don't play"......that's right....THEY WERE BOTH FIRST TIME PLAYERS at our Encore Bingo Game! Do you think it was beginner's luck??? If you've never joined us on a Tuesday afternoon, drop by on the 19th and find out!!

Did we mention that 50% of the pot goes to the Treat Table while 50% goes to the Bingo player that has the lucky numbers......TRANSLATION....the more tickets you buy the bigger the pot!!

Joanna has put out a call for a couple of Bingo volunteers to tend the Treat Table.....it's a small time commitment considering how much pleasure it brings!
Contact Joanna via email at rjhjth@gmail.com or in person at Tuesday Bingo.

A Free Admission To Bingo Gift Certificate!.....just think...you could double your chances to win!!

Still unknown at publishing time....Joanna says she likes to move the certificate around Town for variety as well as exposure....equal opportunity after all!

"Happiness Is Yelling Bingo"
and
You Can't Win If You Don't Play
as witnessed by
Eileen and Rhonda!
So mark your calendars for
Bingo Tuesday on
August 19th....
and
Let's Play Bingo!

Her husband Tony, bottom left, won a Dauber Buck. There were 20 winners in 10 games of Bingo making a total of 24 winners for the afternoon....not bad odds!!

The one plus of smaller crowds is the better your chance to win....the best incentive of all!

There will be new and delicious treats available at the Treat Table sure to please every preference and taste....

Remember......
It's cool inside.....
There's prizes inside....
There's plenty of FUN inside....
So....
Let's Play Bingo.....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!!

While Rudi took home the $200 coverall at Game #10, Suzi had the luckiest day with a $100 win on the first game, another game at $40 plus a Dauber Buck....she should have bought a lottery ticket!

The Bingo regulars are well aware of how hungry the Treat Table can get....and how important "snacking" can be to one's Bingo game!....the lucky player doesn't mind the extra cash either!

Always nice to know you have one of these burning a hole in your pocket!

.......Dauber Bucks!!

Remember......
It's cool inside.....
There's prizes inside....
There's plenty of FUN inside....
So....
Let's Play Bingo.....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!!

With the Bingo Team ready to meet, greet, welcome, smile and ready to serve you, what more could you ask for??.....and don't forget the Treat Table that's always stocked to satisfy both your sweet 'n salty tooth!

For just $5 you'll get 3 tickets with 50% going to the lucky player and 50% going to the Console Fundraising Fund...

A $25 Gift Card at Starbucks.....wouldn't an iced tea or cool iced coffee sound good about now?

What else.......Dauber Bucks!!
But most important is the fun you are sure to have sharing in the camaraderie, laughter and thrill of shouting "Bingo"!

Remember......
It's cool inside.....
There's prizes inside....
There's plenty of FUN inside....
So....
Let's Play Bingo.....
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!!