Reminder!! Enjoy Bingo All Summer!!

82 players participated in Easter's Bingo on Tuesday, April 4 including the jelly bean contest.  The correct number was 518 and won by Kathy Dunlevy who guessed 509.  Kathy also took home a scented calendar for her guessing prowess!

New volunteer Carol A. Shotola was introduced and received a warm welcome....she will serve as a greeter, dauber sales and substitute.

Not only did our 50/50 winner Dianne, a frequent Fountain View Village player, win $76 (half of the 50/50 raffle), she took home the colorful bird pillow pictured above.

Volunteer Carol donned some rabbit ears and chatted with weekly player Lorraine.  Our 2022 Volunteers were treated to appetizers including shrimp, meatballs, cubed cheese, Brie, crackers and chocolate eggs.  They were also thanked for their ongoing service to the Bingo Program during announcements.  The First Bingo Volunteer of the Year Award was announced but went to all volunteers since all did such a collectively great job!

Cash awards added up to $685 which included $100, $90, two $50, and $200 plus.

87 players participated in St. Patrick's Bingo on Tuesday, March 14, only one less than the all time high of 88 which occurred prior to the pandemic.

Many wore green, many came to win the jackpots, and many came to enjoy the mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches served at break time! 

And some came intent on showing off their best Irish headgear!

Bingo Volunteers Carol, Suzi and Joann manning the registration table and setting the mood for some Irish fun!

Volunteer Helen never disappoints the players by stocking and decorating the Treat Table for game day!  Players voted to continue the 50/50  raffle on a monthly basis or special Bingo event to help fund the Table for all to enjoy.  The latest raffle totalled $176 in sales with $88 going for treats!

St. Patrick's Bingo winners were awarded "some green".  Left to right, Carol won the Progressive Jackpot for $150; Charles and Lorraine each won $100.  Other great cash prizes were awarded

The players always like the Free Raffle for a free Bingo Admission Gift Certificate plus 10 donated prizes that were well received.......those who wore green received an extra free raffle ticket.....where else but Tuesday Bingo!

Volunteers Suzi and Mark, even taller in his green derby, greet visitors to the festivities.  Mark is one of Bingo's favorite callers and serves in many ways.

  Jan mans the Bingo Card Board ready to explain to players their options in purchasing Bingo playing cards.

Players stayed until the last call....so great to see many familiar faces in the crowd.

To be sure, these two lassies epitomized the St. Patty's spirit and dedication to Bingo!

  May God give you:
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
And or every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

Volunteers Suzi, Jan and Joann greeted, smiled and served a record 84 players on February 14th that featured Bingo's "Lite Bite" Valentine Day Event!

Volunteers Carol, Helen and Mark gave out over 300 "Hershey" kisses at the event.  Mark also sold $182 worth of 50/50 tickets....$91 going to the treat table that all players enjoy and $91 to the lucky ticket holder that made a good decision to play Bingo that day!

Lite bite sandwiches and salads were donated by our volunteers and served by Carol and Michael.....happy players then visited Helen's Treat Table.  Jan also served her homemade chocolate and berry candies.  We have no pictures because they disappeared so quickly!

Bingo Director Joanna said "everything was coming up kisses, candy and the color RED!.....almost all players donned pink, red, and everything in between....a great day!

The "love bird" pillow was taken home in a happy player's arms and a free Bingo admission Gift Certificate, Kisses, and Red Daubers awarded!

Valentine Bingo produced two $100 games plus other dollar prizes.  No player won the progressive Jackpot so next week it will be $120 in 42 numbers or less.  Remember.....you can't win if you don't play.....join us!

​Forty five players enjoyed Christmas Bingo and displayed their spirit by wearing red, adding to the festive atmosphere.  ​

 There was a beautiful Christmas cake, a 50/50 AND a free raffle, $100 Game 10 Coverall as well as 27 lucky players that won a cash Bingo or raffle prize. 

The Treat Table ran over and Volunteers delivered a memorable rendition of We Wish You A Merry Christmas before the last game and were rewarded with appreciative applause!

 Attendance was up by five players compared to last year and continues to be the place to be on Tuesdays!  The Bingo Volunteer Team is already planning for a special Valentine Day Bingo.....Happy New Year and stay tuned for 2023 Bingo!! 

November 8th Bingo launched the holiday season in style by revealing the Bingo wreath that will join other community wreaths on display at the Community Center.  Thanks to the Bingo Volunteer Team of Joan, Suzi, Helen, Carol, Joanna and Wreath Team Leader Jan McNally who decided to create and fund the Encore for More, Senior Services Bingo Wreath!  They have started a tradition that marks Bingo's place and contribution to our community!

 ​Encore's Bingo Program is quickly becoming the community's weekly event that is so much more than a game matching numbers on a card with numbers on a large board.  It's about friendship, fun, volunteering, sharing, community and maybe even winning!. 

Halloween came early to Bingo this week.  56 players enjoyed our holiday event as well as the treats provided by Volunteer Suzi and served by Volunteer Helen.....no wonder we love our great Volunteer Team who dressed for the occasion and got a round of applause!

Players also got into the act by wearing orange, six of them even adorned in full costume.  Next year we may have to have a contest for best costume!

Caller Mark set the mood with spooky music and winners enjoyed the prizes, especially the $100 coverall.

The raffle went well and our volunteers donated prizes to grow our Free Admission Certificate award in November.

REMEMBER:

November 8th Bingo goes to one room due to construction and returns to two rooms with two boards on November 15th