A new poker group is forming for Wednesday afternoons. All are welcome. Contact Program Coordinator Margaret Fitch at 974-7756 for more information.

Men's Poker: Tuesdays, 11:30 to 4:00 p.m., and Thursdays, 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.

• These groups are currently full, but we keep a waiting list. If we have enough players we will start a second table. If you are interested, call the center at 974-7756 and leave your name. For more information call Ed Lord at 973-3974.

Ladies Poker: Last Tuesday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

• Please join us for a fun-filled and social card game. Players expected to know the rules of the game. Please call 295-2802 for more information.

What makes Poker so special? Although poker had its origins in Europe, most people associate it with cowboys and riverboat gambling. Modern poker is popular whether its played for money or just for fun. In addition to the luck and skill associated with other card games, acting skills are important in poker. Even with a bad hand, a player can sometimes win by bluffing. The concentration required to calculate the odds of improving one’s hand (through drawing cards)--while keeping a poker face and interpreting other players’ expressions and body language--provides excellent mental stimulation.