Having Fun with Girlfriends in El Dorado County

This bunco group has been together for several years and has a regular group of players. We always encourage others to put their names on the waiting list and, often, there becomes room. We meet and have dinner and then play the game. Cost is $10 per person and there are prizes. If it is full, you can be on the waiting list in case a regular player can't make it. Dinner is provided by the host so no one else has to bring anything.

Meet up will no longer accept verified addresses, so Nanette's address is: 4487 Sturch Lane, Shingle Springs.

PLEASE change your RSVP, if you can't make it, soon; not on the day of bunco unless you get sick at the last minute. That allows those on the waiting list to join and know ahead of time.

The Mandarin Festival is an annual event held at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Auburn. It's a lot of fun, there are plenty of mandarin oranges to purchase and bring home. There are crafts and other booths to see. In the past, with my friends, I've had lunch there, but last year, we walked through the festival with umbrellas--still fine--but ate lunch at a restaurant in Auburn. I'm copying the information below for everyone to see. We can definitely form carpools from El Dorado County.

• Admission: $7 - $12
• Days/­Hours Open: Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
• Address: 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• **Entertainment:**3 stages - L Entertainment: CZ Clown JZ Magician TF Variety
• Other Activities: cooking demos, kids stage, 5k & 10k run
• Attendance: 27,000

# Food Booths: 20
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It's early, I know but people make Christmas party plans early, so we thought it would be good to get this marked on your calendar. The party will be at Nancy Wunschel's home--she loves to decorate! You're asked to bring either an appetizer or a dessert (cookies might be great). Also, we'll have a gift exchange. This is where you buy a new gift (no white elephants or regifting) and wrap it up. Cost should be around $20. This is an exchange where you draw a number and you might be able to "steal" from someone else. Sign up early to reserve your spot and plan for a fun party. Other surprises might happen!

Do you like cookies at Christmas time? Do you like to bake? A cookie exchange is where you bring 3-4 dozen home baked cookies and each person goes home with a plate of different cookies. It's great if you are entertaining to have a variety or if you just like snacking in December. We'll have tea or hot chocolate also. Due to allergies, I ask that you don't bring cookies with nuts or nut products (no almond flour or almond extract). Come enjoy the company of others, my Christmas tree and cookies!