WVBC Accepting Sign ups for Summer Leagues

The WVBC Women's Singles 8 Ball league's Summer Session will begin after the 4th of July and will end near Labor day. 

Spots remain open at ALL Skill Levels! 

Email us to sign up for a spot on the roster or if you would like to be a sub. Please include your phone number.

These are seeded leagues so you play against other women near your skill level including beginners playing in their first league.

Many leagues,have a session fee to play. We don't  but require you to be a VBC member to play. VBC dues is $10 per year which  can be payed anytime prior to the first match.

SPLASH INTO SUMMER POOL PARTY

The WVBC is planning a VBC Pool Party 

to support the Villages rec dept. 

"Splash into Summer" Event!

June 21st 10:15am

Amelia Neighborhood Pool

Join us for a fun morning of a different kind of pool! 

Refreshments & Prizes will be provided 

by the Villages Rec Dept.

Email us to let us know you plan to join in the FUN!

ANKLEBLING.COM NEW CLUB SPONSOR

VBC Club Members and Creators of Anklebling.com, Fran & Mike Grooms are 

offering 20% off ALL on-line purchases 

& are sharing 20% of their Bling with the VBC!

PASS THE WORD!

Topaz

ANYONE ANYWHERE who orders one, two, three or more of their lovely stackable ankle bracelets at http://anklebling.com and uses the "VBC" dealer code at check out will receive 20% off their entire purchase & an additional 20% will go to the Villages Billiards Club.

Aquamarine

Fran & Mike have been hand making their stacking ankle bracelets using diamond cut aluminum tubing, dazzling Czech crystals, and strong stretch cording for many years. Their bling  anklets are "durable and easy to get on and off. They Do Not rust, tarnish, chip or peel -- you can swim in them, bathe in them, wear them all the time"!

See all colors & their entire collection at http://anklebling.com

Remember to use the "VBC" Dealer Code for every purchase! 
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Don't want to wait? You can find Mike & Fran & their lovely products at Spanish Springs Market on Thursdays & Brownwood Market on Saturdays every week. 20% of your purchases for the month of June will also benefit the VBC!
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VBC SUMMER EVENT JULY 16th

The The Shooter Sisters are hosting a Fun Summer Event  Saturday July16th

9am - 2pm

Silver Lake Recreation Center

Tournaments are near full but don't let that keep you away from a great $5 lunch, Chinese Auction & Book Sale!

9am - 1pm:   W's Dbls - Need one more Team

2pm - 6pm:   Men's Singles - Full

11am - 2pm:  $5 lunch 

9am - 3pm: Chinese Auction & Book Sale

WANTED:

• Volunteers to help with the auction or food
• New or gently used items  
• Books of any kind 
• To donate contact Deb Clifford dcanddc@gmail.com

Proceeds to Benefit

 VBC & VBC's APA Leagues

WVBC To Host W's Handicapped Tournament For ALL Skill Levels

 You spoke and we listened!

DON'T MISS IT! 

RSVP NOW to get a spot.

Who: ALL Women Players of ANY Skill level
What: Handicapped Swiss Style Tournament 
Where: Various Rec Centers
When: Monday evening, June 13th, 6:30 - 9pm
Format: Singles 8 Ball
Fee: $2 pp payable at the event and paid out in prizes

We are going to try a Swiss Style Tournament format that will be fun and different while helping to level the playing field. This is a tournament that gives all skill levels a chance to be competitive and have a chance to win. 

SIGN UP NOW and we will let you know where you will be playing the week before.

Interested in Learning About APA Leagues in The Villages?

Everyone is invited to a Pot Luck Dinner to learn more about APA and meet members to see if you might be interested in joining. 

APA in The Villages is now represented by nearly 100 participants and growing!

All levels of players are needed and welcomed to this league.

What: Pot Luck Dinner

When: Saturday Night, April 30th at 6:30pm

Where: Odell Recreation

RSVP: Required so we have a seat for you

LEARN HOW TO PLAY STRAIGHT POOL!

A NEW opportunity to learn a different pool game! 

VBC Member Tommy Vee is offering to teach anyone who wants to learn how to play Straight Pool 

What: Straight Pool Lessons
When: Every Wednesday beginning May 11th 
Where: Bridgeport Recreation - 12:30 - 2:30pm

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new way to shoot pool!

Phil DeAngelo's Last Monthly VBC Meeting April 29th

Don't miss out on participating in  the vote to induct Phil DeAngelo as an Honorary VBC Member for his many hours & years of service to our club!

Schedule of events:
3:00pm - First Tournament
5:00pm - VBC Meeting & Vote to make Phil an Honorary Member
5:45pm - Dinner
6:30pm - 2nd Tournament

Cost for dinner and one tournament is $7pp. Make your reservation to play and join us for dinner by calling Wendy Lord at 352-250-5295 or emailing her at sidepocit2@comcast.net

Women's Drop in Play Opportunities

Survey results are in and one of the things women are looking for is drop in - league opportunities. There actually are a number of drop - ins at various levels so the WVBC Team thought it might help to let you know when and where they are.

Here is a schedule of Drop - In play:

Monday:
W's Intermediate/Advanced 
Silver Lake -  9 - 11am - you  must arrive before 9am to play in this round robin format
Irene Larouche

Mxd Social Team Play
Canal - 7pm
FMI- Lenny Klein - 751-4433

Tuesday:
Mxd (mostly Women) Organized Play - Beginner & Advanced Beginner
Chula Vista - 10 am - noon
Gale Bellew

W's Intermediate/Advanced 
Silver Lake - 1- 3pm - You must arrive before 1pm to play in this round robin format
Irene Larouche

Wednesday:
W's Intermediate/Advanced (May - August) - $1 fee to play paid out in prize$
La Hacienda - 1pm - You must arrive before 1pm to play in this round robin format
Char Potochar

Mxd Social Team Play
La Hacienda 7pm
Angie Maloney

Thursday:
W's Intermediate/Advanced 
LaHacienda - 9  - 11am - you  must arrive before 9am to play in this round robin format
Irene Larouche

Saturday:
W's Beginner
Big Cypress - 9:30am - 11:30am
Sharon Lomanno

Sunday:
W's Beginner & Advanced Beginner 
Alamanda - 2 - 4pm

FOR ADDITIONAL BILLIARDS ACTIVITIES GO TO 

THE VBC WEBSITE FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTINGS OF OPPORTUNITIES

Speed Kills Clinic

A few spots remain at the 11am time slot. 

How often do you miss a shot and end up with the object ball on a rail instead of leaving a duck for next time? Or maybe you hear yourself more often than not saying "oh I hit it too hard". 

You're not alone!

Learn the basics of speed control and drills to help improve your game.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19th, 10 AM & 11 AM
WHERE: Chula Vista recreation
WHO: Beginners & Advanced Beginners

HOW: email me with your requested time of 10 or 11 AM to reserve your spot.

Spaces are limited so reserve your spot now!

Shooter Sisters Planning Bingo Night

Deb Clifford is planning a Bingo Night to help with the APA League in the Villages. She is looking for donations that can be used as prizes.

Here is her request:

          "Hi guys

Ok its final. We will do a bingo night for prizes to raise money for APA.  .... We need nice prizes.
Maybe people can go to their reg restaurant and ask for a gift certificate, or a gift donated by a store, or something you all have at home you don't use anymore that's like new... Have them contact me or a shooter sister member to give their donation to:
Pat Moses
Ginger
Joanne Sowell
Char potachar
Marie Wegal
Deb Clifford
Mary ciesco

Bottles of booze would be great
Bottles of wine

Anything someone would like to win

After we have collected enough we will set a date.
Deb"

Deb can be emailed at dcanddc@gmail.com if you have an item to be donated.

You Are Invited To the APA Dinner to Learn About APA......

The VBC is on a track to expand the APA League to the point of no longer having to go off campus for regional tournaments!

With the start of the New Year our APA Leagues went from 11 Teams to 14. Our Goal is 20 Teams  so we need NEW Participants at ALL skill levels. 

The Shooter Sisters are presenting the First Annual APA  Dinner (details below)

IF YOU SHOOT POOL YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

APA participants are asked to invite other players who may be interested in joining us for the next session.

DON'T KNOW ANYONE IN THE APA?

Be Our Guest Anyway: 

ANYONE wishing to learn more about APA leagues or  who wants to join, is invited to be our guest at our first VBC Annual Dinner. 

You Must RSVP If You WantTo Come: 

E-mail the WomenofVBC@thevillagesbc.com 

                 

What: Pot Luck Dinner (guests need not bring a dish)   

           BYOB  - Sodas, coffee and tea provided.

When : Saturday, April 30, 6:30 PM  -  9:00 pm

Where : O'Dell Recreation Center 2260 O'Dell Circle

Dress:  Casual

 The Villages Billiards Club, Villages APA, and the Shooter Sisters hereby congratulate all players for their participation. Your help will make our goal to expand to twenty teams a reality. 

Ladies VBC Member Tournament Still Has Openings......

Villages Billiards Club presents a:

What: Ladies Night Special Tournament
When: Friday April 22nd, 5-m Start Time
Where: La Hacienda
Format: Singles 8 Ball Round Robin (limited to 16 players)
Cost: $10 pp
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Reserve a Spot: Sharon Lomanno 352-259-4799
                             rslomanno@embarqmail.com

Open to all Women VBC Members

Not a member? 

Contact Sharon or any VBC Board Member to join

Great Deal On A Fun Cruise!

Don't miss out on this great deal for a day of Fun, Food, Friends and Gambling aboard the Victory 1 Casino Cruise Ship

This is the LAST DAY to reserve your spot!

Contact Diana Pantino diana.pantino@gmail.com 

                                  

A DAY of CRUISE FUN

with your Billiard Playing Friends

Sponsored by the Villages Billiards Club

Join us for a full day of gaming, music and entertainment on America’s BIGGEST and BEST Casino Cruise Ship

V IC T O R Y 1

This special fun day includes:

•  Round trip deluxe bus service from the Lowe’s parking lot on Route 441 to Port Canaveral, and return. 

•  $45 per person includes sailing, buffet, transportation, and $20 per person slot play. 

• Special Entertainment – “ Rocky & the Rollers ” 
• Sunday, April 24 

• Pick up at 9:00 am and return at 8:30 pm
• Cruise from 12 Noon to 6:00 pm
• Reservations limited 

Deadline: for reservations: Sunday, April 17

 payment due by Monday April 18th
 

To reserve: Contact Diana Pantino diana.pantino@gmail.com 

        Open to all billiard enthusiasts in The Villages. 


WVBC Annual Meeting and Survey Results Next

Next Saturday April 23, the WVBC will be holding our annual meeting at Bacall recreation from 3 to 4 PM

No reservation is necessary to come and learn the results our survey and direction for 2016 and help us celebrate what we accomplished in the last year.

This is the last day to be able to have a voice in the WVBC's Survey to help Direct the focus of our energy for the remainder of the year.

You all should have received a notice with a link to complete the survey. Today Sunday, April 17th is the last day it will be available. Here is the link in case you missed it.

We hope to see you at this important event !

MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT APRIL 9th

The WVBC is hosting a Movie & Pizza Night on April 9th. 

Reservations can be made through Thursday. 

Here are the details:

INTRO TO WOMEN"S BILLIARDS PRESENTATION

"Intro to Women's Billiards" - June 4th

Do you have a friend who may be interested in billiards but hasn't made the leap yet? Or have you met someone who has just moved to The Villages and trying to find a new activity to participate in?

The WVBC is it's quarterly "Intro to Women's Billiards". It is meant to inform women residents of the opportunities for the sport of billiards in the Villages.  

ALL Ladies of The Villages are invited to come and bring a friend to learn about the sport and its many opportunities for women on Saturday, June 4th at Eisenhower Recreation Center from 2 – 3pm. 

The WVBC wants to encourage women to come to the tables to learn a fun sport. Billiards offers social and competitive opportunities, and a challenge to the brain helping keep the mind sharper and healthier.

The presentation will include information about the sport, handouts listing free lessons and playing opportunities for all skill levels, and additional information about groups and upcoming events.

The Villages can boast 21 recreation centers having a total of 121 billiards tables for residents to play on. Many of those who play are women, and the number continues to grow. Part of the WVBC’s mission is to bring more women to the tables as they share their enthusiasm for their sport.

Hope to see you there!

Celebration of Women in Billiards coming soon!

The WVBC was formed a year ago so it's time for a celebration of  YOU, the Women in Billiards!

A DO NOT MISS EVENT!

ALL Women Billiards Players are invited! 

WHAT: 

• POT-LUCK LUNCHEON - bring something to share (paper products, coffee, and water will be provided)
• ANNUAL MEETING to review our first year of accomplishments & learn what we're working on
• ANNUAL SURVEY - Voice your opinions to help determine our direction for 2016. 

WHEN & WHERE: 
Saturday, March 5th, Noon - 2pm at Eisenhower Recreation Center.

WHY Come? 

• It's for ALL WOMEN who play pool! 
• Let YOUR VOICE be heard & help determine the direction of the WVBC for 2016
• See how far we've come in one year
• Meet other WOMEN in Billiards who share your passion & share your enthusiasm for the sport 

PLEASE RSVP to the WVBC SO WE KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT.

SAVE THE DATES!

Don't Miss Out!

The WVBC First Quarter Calendar has been posted with a variety of social and Learning opportunities.

Check out "Save The Date" for a list of upcoming activities!

Beginner & Advanced Beginner Clinics Schedule at Chula Vista

Are you a beginner or advanced beginner player looking for helps with various parts of your game?

Gale will be teaching a series of FREE Beginner & Advanced Beginner clinics the third Tuesday of February through May.

February: 23^rd  - Tues. – 10am – 12pm - Chula Vista

                                Breaking Clinic for beginners and Adv. 

                                beginners - Learn how to scatter the balls by 

                                learning a few basic principles.   

March 22nd -       Tues. – 10am – 12pm - Chula Vista

                                 Beg. & Adv. Beginner Tangent line Clinic - 

                                 Do you know where your cue  ball is 

                                 going after a hit? 

April 19th -         Tues. – 10am – 12pm - Chula Vista

                                Beginner & Adv. Beginner Speed Control Clinic.           

                                Speed Kills! Learn to develop a softer touch to  

                                better control your game and ball placement.

May 24th -        Tues. – 10am – 12pm - Chula Vista

                                Beginner & Adv. Beginner Strategies & 

                                Defensive Play Clinic - You don’t always have to 

                                sink a ball! Learn to think about your defensive 

                                options.

For more information email me at womenofvbc@gmail.com

NEW BEGINNER & ADVANCE BEGINNER PRACTICE PLAY OPPORTUNITY

A group of very enthusiastic ladies who have been playing billiards for less than a year have started up a new open practice group for beginners and advanced beginners under the leadership of Jill Bulmash.

Anyone who has learned to play the game and would like to practice playing 8 Ball with them is welcome to drop in at Allamanda on Sundays form 2 - 4pm.

THE FLORIDA BILLIARDS EXPO ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY

Don't miss The Florida Billiards Expo in The Villages from January 28th through the 31st!

This years Billiards Expo will be the largest one held in The Villages to date. With six Pros participating in multiple exhibition events, Villages men's and women's tournaments, multiple free workshops, and a huge selection of equipment available, this is the billiards event of the year that no one who plays billiards should miss!

Visit the event website for all details including how to purchase tickets for the pro events.

Hope to see you all there!