Tournament Poker Club will play Nov. 7 in CH 6

Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in can play at the next Tournament Poker Club event on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Clubhouse 6. Regular tournaments are held on the first three Saturdays of every month and start at 10 a.m. with registration. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating.

At the tournament on Oct. 10, there were 72 players ready for a chance to avoid the rainy weather outside. High hand winners were Nita Doyan (AA- A-A-5), Kristi Wilkinson (Q-Q-Q-Q-A) and Bob Konier (Q-Q-Q-Q-5). No one won the prize for playing and winning with the promo hand of 9-3.

As the winners of their original table, the final table players were; Marvin Rolnick, first place; Anne Wilkerson, second; Tony Canfora, third; Kurt Bourhenne, fourth; Gary Snow, fifth; Mike Gass, sixth; Edwin Lucero, seventh; and Debbie Barner, eighth.

Rolnick has lived in Leisure World for six years and has been a member of the club for five years. He has been at the final table several times, this being his seventh win. He plays in several poker groups in Leisure World, and also has a serious interest in writing and motivational speaking. He is a member of the Creative Writer’s Club and is a recently published author. He has given several talks to various groups in Leisure World and has a podcast that reaches many others.

For more information, call Deborah Barner at 325-7210687.

—Deborah Barner