We play double deck, auction bid pinochle every Thursday from 12:30 until 3:00 PM in the Billiards Room at Village Square and would welcome new players. Each player is dealt 19 cards which leaves 4 cards for a kitty that goes to the successful bidder. The minimum bid is 50.
For more information, contact Gerry Loftus at pinochle@riderwoodlife.com.
MELD
| RUN | ACES | KINGS | QUEENS | JACKS | |
| 1 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 2 | 150 | 100 | 80 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 225 | 150 | 120 | 90 | 60 |
| 4 | 300 | 200 | 160 | 120 | 80 |
| QK | QK TRUMP | PINOCHLE | RD HOUSE | ||
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 2 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 150 | |
| 3 | 30 | 60 | 60 | 350 | |
| 4 | 45 | 90 | 90 | 500 |