Author: Gerry

SONS IN RETIREMENT

FUN

TWIN RIVERS BRANCH #109

FOOD

Marysville, California

Incorporated June 18, 1984

FELLOWSHIP

Social hour....11:30 am
Luncheon…..12:00 pm NEXT LUNCHEON - October 17, 2017

Meal ---------- $14
w/o meal ------ $2

Location - Plaza Room, Hillcrest Plaza 210 Julie Drive, Yuba City

BIG SIR MESSAGE - Sir Pascual Perez 671-4460
As the seasons change and we near Autumn, our lives change too. Some in the country are experiencing hurricanes (and we pray for all who are affected by winds, rising water, loss and separation from loved ones, some living in shelters because their homes are gone.) Still others are experiencing higher than normal heat (Like us!) As I'm writing this message wild fires are currently burning through out the state. I personally called all members that live in the Loma Rica and Browns Valley area and all were safe. Our thoughts and prayers for those families that lost loved ones , homes and personal property through out the state. Stronger together we will rebuild.

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LITTLE SIR Message - Sir Ron McCarty 329-3385
The guest speaker for Oct.17, 2017 luncheon will be Bradley Grant general manager for Shooters Paradise. He was called away last month and agreed to reschedule. Ron McCarty is on vacation.

GOLF REPORT - BRANCH 45/109 Sir John Boyer - Golf Chairman - 751-2691
SIGN-UP AT OCTOBER LUNCHEON
Oct. 31 – PLUMAS – 0800 – 4M SCRAMBLE – COST = $38
NOV 7 – COYOTE RUN – 0800 – 4M SCRAMBLE – COST = $33
(You must have a way in or be on the approved list)
NOV 13 – BIDWELL – 0900 – 4M SCRAMBLE – COST = $40
NOV 21 – RIVER OAKS – 0800 – TYPE NOT DETERMINED – COST = $38
DEC 11 – BIDWELL – 0900 – 2MBB – COST = $40
NOTE:
WE WILL BEGIN TO COLLECT NCGA DUES IN OCT. THEY NEED TO BE PAID BY JAN 1. THIS YEAR MAY BE RAISED TO $39.
NOTE: PAYOUTS FOR TOURNAMENTS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN AT THE LUNCHEONS.
For results of past tournaments go to http://branch45.sirinc2.org

BOWLING - BRANCH 45/109 Sir Ray Buttacavoli, 671-5599.
As promised in last month’s article, we have the results from the Lake Tahoe tournament. While none of our bowlers performed well enough to “cash” in the tournament, there were a couple of items of interest that came out it. First, the scores for this tournament were generally lower than most of our other tournaments. Second, this was the last tournament to be held in Lake Tahoe. The owners of the bowling center want to go in different direction and will not be hosting any tournaments. Next year’s tourney will be held at Carson Lanes in Carson City, NV. We also learned that approximate 2/3 of Lake Tahoe’s members actually live in Nevada.
We had 11 bowlers participate in the Citrus Heights tournament, but that was on October 3 & 4 and we do not have the results yet. The remaining tournaments for this calendar year are Brentwood, Modesto, Concord and Fremont. More on those tournaments in coming articles. Our two leagues continue to bowl every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 PM at NU Generation Lanes. Stop by and see us on Wednesdays. All are welcome to join us.
Our two leagues continue to bowl every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 PM at NU Generation Lanes. Stop by and see us on Wednesdays. All are welcome to join us.
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Stop by and see us on Wednesdays. Guests are welcome to join in. You only pay for the days you play.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Sir Bob Engen, 845-8360 bobenme@att.net
We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the Waffle Barn. Please feel free to join us. If you have any questions please call or email Me.
BOCCE BALL - Sir Buck Foster, 743-6210
The group continues to meet Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the bocce courts, Kingwood Park on Gray Avenue, just north of Butte House Road. Please Join us.

SLOWTROLLERS - Sir Tom Pochert - Fishing Chairman 742-5075
Fishing Report by Don Allen
We had a Fishing Tournament at Englebright; fishing was slow most boats caught 2 to 4 Legal size Bass. Big Bass was 2 pounds, no Trout were weight in. Bass fishing is still good at Bullard's bar and Lake Oroville. This month we have a Tournament on Lake Oroville on October 19.
Our annual Picnic was on September 28 it was a big success with roasted Pig the main dish and lots of good side dishes.
We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the Moose Lodge in Yuba City, 8:30 to 9am Coffee and Donuts meeting to follow at 9am.

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POKER CLUB Sir Ken Scott 743-0864
There will be poker games held at my house. If you are interested, please call me for date and time.

CORRECTIONS TO DIRECTORY - Chuck Phillips email address is chuckphillips1@comcast.net( #1 not l )

TRAVEL - Sir Roy Newman Br 45 755-3713 roy.newman@comcast.net
Sir Ron McCarty Br 109 329-3385 harlie44@icloud.com
***SIR’s Group for Kings Vs Toronto Raptors: Sunday, December 10th at 12:30 PM there is an opportunity to attend a Sacramento Kings games with your fellow SIRs. Group ticket prices (10 seat minimum) for a lower level corner seat is $57.00. Two couples from Branch 45 have committed to attend along with two couples from Branch 109. This is a great chance to see the new arena and we may have an opportunity for a group photo at mid court after the game. See Dennis Bissell at the meeting for details.
“Old Sugar Mill Tour” - Sat, October 21st. RT deluxe Mini Coach , Yuba City - Clarksburg, Wine Tasting, Shopping and Lunch $30 ( Lunch not included) Limited to the first 30 persons.
“Day at the Races” - Thursday October 26th, R/T deluxe motor coach Yuba City - Golden Gate Fields
$70 (includes buffet lunch, Turf Club and Program) Limited to the first 55!! Sign up at the August 7th Luncheon.
Kenya Safari Adventure. Nov. 6-18, 2017, or May 7-9, 2018. Total pkg. price: from $4,950 pp/do. A once in a lifetime experience! Price lodging, 28 meals, gratuities, and game reserve visits.
Paris to Burgundy, Provence & French Riviera. Sept. 13-24, 2017. Visit romantic Paris. Enjoy historic sites, delightful towns, and much includes home pickup, R/T airfare, and transfer home, 10-nights more. River cruise aboard the Avalon Poetry II. From $5,995 pp/do, includes home pickup, R/T airfare, transfer home, plus several excursions.
Thanksgiving Holiday on a Eastern Caribbean Cruise. November 14-25, 2017. Prices from $2,380 pp/do, includes home pick up transfers and roundtrip airfare to Ft. Lauderdale, and 10 nights aboard the Royal Princess.
New Year’s in Memphis. Dec. 29, 2017 – Jan. 2, 2018. Price: $2,275 pp/do, includes home pick up transfers and roundtrip airfare to Memphis, and 4 nights at the New “Guest House” at Graceland, and several tours.
Southwest Adventure & Spring Training Games. March 5-11, 2018. Enjoy two 3-night stays at Scottsdale and Sedona, plus two spring training games and several tours.Priced at $2,665 pp/do, includes home pick up transfers and roundtrip airfare to Phoenix.
Easter Cruise to Hawaii – March 23, 2018 – April 7, 2018. 16-days roundtrip from San Francisco aboard the Royal Princess. Five Ports of Call. Details to follow.
For Cost, Times, etc. see Ron McCarty for a flyer, or go to Branch 45 Website: http://branch45.sirinc2.org
Four-page brochures, detailing the 2016 travel trips, are available at 45's website (http://branch45.sirinc2.org/), click on travel, and click at the desired trip.
TalbotTours (800)662-9933 info@talbottours.com and I'll be pleased to mail a brochure
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Happy Birthday to: Ray Bull, Charles Davis, Gerry Dorsey,
Jim Goodman, Dave Lopez, Noel Miles, Pascual Perez,
Chuck Phillips, Gary Skaggs, Dave Sparks and Michael Trimble

DINING OUT - Roland D’Arcy 743-8742
Next Dining Out will be at 6 pm on Thurs Oct. 27. It will be at Tracey’s Diner, 724 J st. in Marysville. The menu is similar to Linda’s Soda Bar and features broasted chicken but has items from prime rib to hamburgers as well as homemade pies. They do not serve alcoholic beverages and none are allowed to be on the premises. These dining outs have been opportunities for members and guests to get to know each other and have been very enjoyable. This will be our last dining for 2017 so hope you can make it. Please let me know if you plan to attend, rolanddrc@yahoo.com, 743-8742 or see me at the meeting on the 17th. Roland

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TREASURER - Roland D’Arcy 743-8742
Current balance in checking is $1137.55 with 4th quarter assessment of $90.00 having been paid. Lunch change monies remain at $160.00.

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Murphy's Other 15 Laws
1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.
3. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
4. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.
5. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
6. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
8. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
9. It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end-to-end someone from California would be stupid enough to try to pass them.
10. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.
11. The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.
12. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer.
13. Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries.
14 . God gave you toes as a device for finding furniture in the dark.
15. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Tom Pochert 1/12/1939 - 10/12/2017 Rest in Peace

SIR OFFICE HOLDERS
STATE: President - Jerry Strain; Vice President - Derek Southern; Secretary - Ronald Flagel: Treasurer - Karl Ryden : Region 1 Director - Mark Stuart; Area 2 Governor - Robert Hegle
BRANCH 109 OFFICERS: Big Sir - Pascual Perez; Little Sir- Ron McCarty; Secretary -Eric Vodden; Treasurer - Roland D’Arcy; Asst. Treas. - Tom Pochert. DIRECTORS: Larry Jones; Nelson Mowry; Frank Vega; Gerry Dorsey; Don Coch-
ran. Tickets - Dennis Bissell & Nelson Mowery; Membership - Gerry Dorsey; Attendance - Bernie Zaboski.

MEMBERSHIP - Sir Gerry Dorsey 742-1449 We appreciate regular attendance. A member who fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings without having been excused by contacting the Branch Attendance Person prior to the meeting date, or has failed to attend six (6) regular meetings within the previous twelve (12) month period, may be dropped from membership. NOTE: Excused meeting may not be included to achieve the six (6) meeting minimum. Attendance at the May and the December meetings may be excluded at the discretion of the Branch Executive Committee. A change from active to inactive status may be requested due to prolonged illness, acting as a caregiver, or an extended absence from the Branch locale. Dual membership is not permitted. If a member should move and wish to join another Branch, the Membership Chairman will facilitate a transfer.
Please, let me or a board member know, if you cannot attend a meeting. Thank you, Gerry Dorsey

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Fishing Report by Don Allen filling in for Tom Pochert

Fishing has been slow due to the cold and high water conditions. We have a Tournament at Collins Lake on Thursday Febuary16, the lake is high and muddy which makes for tough fishing.