Nancy Toppan The Game Gang filled up on delicious chicken, potato salad and baked beans before settling into a fun game of three thirteen at the Toppan’s. Three thirteen is a variation of the card game rummy. It can also be referred to as “Wally’s Game”. It is an eleven-round game played with two…
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang in their “Holiday Attire” were greeted at Al and Viv Wrights’ with their famous Brandy Alexanders. A delicious smorgasbord of hors d’oeuvres, yummy dessert and wine was served. A whimsical game of Chinese Christmas was played. We then told of our most hilarious Christmas incident, and Jere Bone led Christmas…
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang enjoyed a whimsical game of Mexican Train and Italian cuisine while viewing Major League’s Baseball 2017 World Series at Melodye and Bobby Rogers’ home. In the franchise’s 56th season, the Houston Astros are finally champions after closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 win in Game 7…
Kathy Heberlein and Nancy Toppan The year is 1948, Monaco, France. Madeline Grant, the widow of a Texas oil baron, is engaged to Martin Chancellor, who entered the O.S.S. in World War II. He was missing and presumed dead. Madeline had fallen in love with Martin when she came to Europe as a young…
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang had a fun evening at Susan and David Parker’s home, wearing sombreros and sprucing up the Mexican Train Game theme. Everyone enjoyed tasty Italian cuisine before the games began and dessert and snacks during game time. Ed Heberlein was both the “big winner” with 140 points and won the most…
Nancy Toppan On a hot summer August evening, guests enjoyed an awesome array of chilled salads, fruits and veggies, Sangria and other favorite wines at Vickie and Jere Bone’s. Vickie served a delectable chocolate bundt cake and frozen ice cream bars for dessert. The Game Gang played a jovial game of Mexican Train. Keeping it…
Nancy Toppan In the hot summer month of July everyone was greeted with a refreshing frozen margarita as we entered the courtyard of Vivian and Al Wright’s home where the margarita machine was placed. Along with our cool margaritas, Mexican cuisine was served. We enjoyed delicious appetizers, Jalapeno cheese squares, guacamole dip and chips, sizzling…
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang played an entertaining game of Texas Hold ‘Em at Millie and Mike Aramanda’s in June. Of the three main types of poker (hold ‘em, stud and draw), the term “hold ‘em” refers to a variant of poker games where community cards are used. The more popular types of hold ‘em…
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang filled up on pita bread pizza, salad, tasty appetizers and dessert, Mardi Gras style, at the Toppan’s before playing a friendly game of Mexican Train. Our hosts, Pete and Nancy Toppan, were both the “Big Winner” and the “Big Loser.” Pete was the winner with the low count of 52,…
Nancy Toppan Apples to Apples and Taboo are the party games to play. The Game Gang had a hilarious time playing these two games at Melodye and Bobby Rogers. Apples to Apples, an infamous wild card and party game, provides instant fun. It’s as easy as comparing apples to apples, too. Select the card from your hand…