Shuffleboard League

The Shuffleboard Club invites residents to its next open house/open play event on Wednesday, June 29, at the Clubhouse 1 courts, anytime between 6–9 p.m., to watch feisty, established players demonstrate the essence of the shuffleboard game and to practice shooting the waxed discs down the slippery lane. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free.

After the first general meeting of the LW Shuffleboard Club’s

Shuffleboard League member Red Ryals and prospective player Sylvia Makus. new year, held on June 1, the club announced three evening open house/open play events to introduce LW residents to the Shuffleboard Courts.

The first open house was held on June 9, with 10 members hosting the event and six prospective members attending and playing their first game of shuffleboard.

The July open house will be held July 27 from 6–9 p.m. and will include a cookout at the picnic area beside Clubhouse 1 with an open house/open play to follow the meal. Announcement flyers regarding the event will be in the courts building after July 4.

Although the 2021/2022 Shuffleboard season has ended, it does not mean that players have stopped practicing. During the club’s off-time all are welcome to stop by the courts on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9–11 a.m. to watch, play, or train to set-up/ clean-up for greater access to the courts.

Shuffleboard is an entertaining, challenging, and non-strenuous game of skill and strategy, played in its own heated building on indoor courts located behind Clubhouse 1. No partners are necessary, and all equipment is provided. Only requirements are closed toed shoes with nonskid soles.

For more information, text club President Kay Mount at (775) 527-0426 or email her at kaymount@hotmail.com. People can also call Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975. –Dave LaCascia