Thursday, April 28, 2016

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.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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

Monday, April 25, 2016

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

Sunday, April 17, 2016

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 !

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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: