Games
All games are listed below in alphabetical order and are for members of Brookletts Place - Talbot Senior Center only. Please check this page regularly to learn about new game offerings and schedule changes.
500/Canasta
Time and Date: Every Monday / 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Front Dining Room / Main Floor
Fee: There is no fee for members to participate.
Registration:
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Members must sign up in advance due to limited space.
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To register, contact Program Coordinator, Teresa Greene at (410) 822-2869 ext. 222 or tgreene@uppershoreaging.org
Bingo
Time and Date: August 11, September 8, November 10, December 8 / 10 am
Location: Main Dining Room / Main Floor
Fee: There is no fee for members to participate.
Registration: Members are not required to register or reserve a space in advance for this class.
Canasta
Time and Date: Every Thursday / 11 am
Location: Exercise Room 2 / 2nd Floor
Fee: No fee for members to participate.
Registration: Members are not required to register or reserve a space in advance.
Other Details: For those who already know how to play.
Canasta Instruction for Beginners
Time and Date: 1st Wednesday of each month / 12 pm - 3 pm
Location: Exercise Room / 2nd Floor
Fee: There is no fee for members to participate.
Registration:
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Members need to give advance notice for instruction.
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Watch this video for a foundational overview.
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Contact Program Coordinator, Teresa Greene, at (410) 822-2869 ext. 222 or tgreene@uppershoreaging.org, to request instruction.
Canasta Group 1
Time and Date: Every Thursday / 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Exercise Room 2 / 2nd Floor
Group Leader: Lois Dickerson
Fee: No fee for members to participate.
Registration: This is a pre-formed group.
Other Details:To be added to the substitute list, contact our Program
Coordinator Teresa Greene at (410) 822-2869 ext. 222 or tgreene@uppershoreaging.org.
Mahjong
Time and Date: Every Monday / 12 pm - 3 pm
Location: Exercise Room 2 / 2nd Floor
Fee: No fee for members to participate.
Registration: Members are not required to register or reserve a space in advance.
Other Details:
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For knowledgeable players.
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Looking to learn? See Mahjong for Beginners below!
Mahjong for Beginners
Time and Date: Every Wednesday / 12:30 pm - 3 pm
Location: Exercise Room 2 / 2nd Floor
Instructor: Christine McNamara
Fee: There is no fee for members to participate.
Registration: Members are not required to register or reserve a space in advance for this class.
Other Details:
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Mahjong is a four-player, tile-based strategy game that originated in China, similar to the Western card game Rummy.
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Using a set of 144 tiles, players draw and discard tiles to form specific sets and a pair to create a winning 14-tile hand.
Wii Bowling
Time and Date: Every Wednesday / 9:30 am
Location: TV Room / Main Floor
Fee: No fee for members to participate.
Registration: Members are not required to register or reserve a space in advance.
Other Details:
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Wii Bowling is a popular motion-controlled simulation game.
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Using the Wii Remote to mimic a real bowling motion, players aim to knock down 10 pins across 10 frames using simple gestures.
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All fitness levels and abilities welcome!
Related Resources
Learn how playing games with peers:
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Supports brain health and cognitive function
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Promotes positive mental health and emotional wellness