Hi Everyone,

Our friends at Triwood are hosting a Casino night on Friday Aug 19th and Saturday Aug 20th at Pure Casino Calgary. Located at 1420 Meridian Rd NE.

Stephan asked me to post a message to our Members as they are hoping to “wrangle” up some volunteers. (notice the Stampede tie in)
They are looking for volunteers across several time slots over the 2 days to help them with their casino.

If you are interested and can help Triwood by Volunteering, please click the Link below and it will take you to the sign in page where you can make your selection for each of the days and the position you feel you are best suited.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BACAC2FAAFFC43-triwood

Cheers All,
Paul M

Hi Everyone,

Please be aware that the regularly Scheduled game between the Red Sox and the Rockhounds for this Thursday July 14th at CW 1 has been POSTPONED due to player shortages.

Further updates will be provided to everyone when these Games are rescheduled.

Cheers Guys,

Paul M

Hi Everyone

Here is what the upcoming AAA Division game schedule looks like.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
6:00 PM D’Backs (A) @ Mariners (H)
7:30 PM Mariners (A) @ D’Backs (H)

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
6:00 PM Blue Jays (A) @ Twins (H)
7:30 PM Twins (A) @ Blue Jays (H)

Thursday, July 14, 2022
6:00 PM Red Sox (A) @ Rock Hounds (H)
7:30 PM Rock Hounds (A) @ Red Sox (H)

And I hope everyone has had chance to put those ol’ boots and cowboy hats on and do a bit of Stampeding. If not, there is still time, so get out there and “git yur yeehaw on pardner”!

Cheers Guys,
Paul M

Hey guys,

Safety should be our highest priority, especially at this time in life! With orange bases and scoring lines, we do a pretty good job of avoiding collisions on the base paths. But as we all know, there is always the potential for serious collisions between fielders when going for a fly ball in the outfield or infield. I personally had a team-mate who while playing for another team collided with another outfielder and suffered permanent mental impairment.

Bob O’Brien is one of the premier senior men’s slopitch players in North America and a stellar instructor. He has put together a really helpful video and put it on his YouTube channel for everyone to learn from. The video was taken at the Senior Men’s slopitch camp he teaches, in this case in Colorado Springs last May.

Click on this link to view the 33 minute long video, and consider talking over the collision avoidance strategies with your team mates.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=GL1xhwztgjU&feature=share

This is worth posting even if it means just one fewer injury in the field. Have a look. The slopitch career you save might just be your own!

Gary Paukert
President
Calgary Senior Men’s Slopitch League

Hi Everyone,

We have received an important message from Stephan Horbay with Triwood Community Association.
Please see Stephan’s message below.

“Hi all, this is a pretty major update, so please be sure to read through!
We have had some unfortunate events happen over the past couple of weeks. We were declined our summer jobs funding, and the pub had a break-in over the weekend. It is budget time, and we have been under some pressure following a couple of down years with COVID. This has forced us to re-evaluate our approach to keeping the pub open.

Unfortunately we have decided on some immediate changes. Effective today, JT’s will be open for food service on Wednesdays only. We will not have a full menu, and will offer a special on those nights (currently burgers and fries). On Wednesdays, the pub will be open for full service from 5pm – 9pm (and drinks will be available until close at 10 or 11pm).

Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, we will be able to open the pub for drinks and a small snack menu only from 8pm to close. The pub will essentially be opened for the ball teams especially (if the start times need to be modified slightly due to game schedules, please let me know). The teams are welcome to order/bring other food into the pub if they choose to.
Thanks,
Stephan"

So as per Stephan’s message, starting today until further notice, JT’s will be following this new schedule,

Mondays – 8PM until close. Snack foods only (basically only opening for the Ball Teams)
Tuesdays – 8PM until close. Snack foods only (basically only opening for the Ball Teams)
Wednesday’s – 5PM until close. Limited Food Service available from 5PM til 9PM, may
offer a special like burger and fries. Bar open until regular closing.
Thursdays – 8PM until close. Snack foods only (basically only opening for the Ball Teams)

And as per Stephan, Teams may bring in outside food. Perhaps order in Pizza !!
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

And let’s all keep trying to support our good friends at Triwood !!
And it would be extremely helpful to JT’s Lounge if we can keep them in the Loop on game Cancellations or additional games being added.
Thanks Everyone for your Attention to this important Message from Stephan.

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M