Pool Club holiday party will be held Dec. 19

On Nov. 26, in Clubhouse 2, the Leisure World Pool Club held “The Turkey That Got Away” eight ball tournament. The club had 12 two-person teams playing six rounds of alternate shot eight ball.

After three rounds, Tom Zimmerman and Dennis Bedford were tied with Bill Clawson and Millie Larson with three wins apiece. After five rounds there were four teams tied with four wins and only one loss.

In the sixth and final round, Tom Zimmerman and Dennis Bedford won their game to finish with five wins.

Paul Shellenberger and Zelma Berkenkamp needed to win their last game against Bruce Pettys and Frank Sablan to tie for first place, otherwise they would end up in a four way tie for second place.

The game came down to the eight ball and Bruce Prettys left the eight ball right in front of the side pocket and the cue ball in front of the corner pocket on the same side of the table.

This would have been a difficult shot except that a ball didn’t hit a rail, which is a foul, and gave Paul Shellenberger cue ball in hand, with an easy eight ball shot to tie for first place.

The Leisure World Pool Club’s only event in December will be a nine ball doubles event on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. This doubles event will serve as the club’s holiday party, and desserts will be served.

—Dave Silva