Cards & Games

From active to interactive and simple to strategic, cards and games are a great way to gain new skills and socialize. Learn the basic rules and playing techniques of a variety of popular cards and games, including bridge, bingo, chess, darts and many more.

Registered activities are instructor-led programs offered as a group of multiple classes over several weeks.

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Registered Activities

Cards

Activity Description Ages
Cards Keep your mind active and your social skills sharp. Learn basic rules and playing techniques for a variety of popular card games. Older Adult
Cribbage Traditionally, a two-to-four-person card game with the score being counted on a narrow rectangular board. Cards are grouped in combinations to gain points to move ahead on the board. Older Adult
Euchre Four-player, trick-taking card game using a 24-card deck with a designated trump, played in pairs.  

Bid Euchre is played with two decks of cards and can bid on no trump. 

Activity variations include: Euchre and Bid Euchre.  

 Older Adult

Games

Activity Description Ages
Billiards A game played on a table where a cue is used to strike a ball to make a play.  Stance, aim, alignment, and striking are important factors as you enhance your skills in a fun setting. Older Adult
Bingo A game of chance where participants match a number called at random to their playing card. Older Adult
Board Learn the basic rules and playing techniques of a variety of popular board games that may include checkers, chess, Pictionary and many more.   Child, Older Adult
Chess A two-player game where game pieces are used to move across the board with the object to checkmate your opponent. Learn game rules, patience, tactics, and critical thinking. Child, Youth, Adult, Older Adult
Darts Participate in this competitive sport in which a small dart is thrown towards a round numerical target known as a dartboard. Older Adult
Dungeons & Dragons A role-playing game that can be strategic and interactive. Learn patience and problem-solving as well as game rules. Older Adult
Games From active to interactive and simple to strategic, games are a great way to gain new skills. Child, Older Adults
Shuffleboard This game is played by pushing weighted discs with a long-handled cue over a marked surface, with the goal of landing the disc in the scoring area. Older Adult 

Drop-in activities offer an opportunity for participants to take part in a non-instructional activity at their convenience. No registration is required. 

Visit the Arts, Hobbies and Interests Map to find an activity at a location near you. Fees may apply 

Drop-in Activities

Cards:

  • Cards 
  • Cribbage 
  • Duplicate Bridge, four-player game, played in partners with the aim of winning tricks and emphasizes skill in a more competitive setting 
  • Bridge Progressive, four-player game, played in partners with the aim of winning   
  • Euchre 
  • Bid Euchre 
  • Euchre Progressive, players move to different tables and play with different people during the game 

              Games:

              • Billiards 
              • Bingo 
              • Board 
              • Chess 
              • Darts 
              • Dominoes, 2 to 4 player tile-based, strategy games where players match tiles to form chains and gain points 
              • Games 
              • Mahjong, played with 4 people and 144 tiles that are drawn, matched, and discarded until one player secures a winning hand 
              • Snooker, game played on a billiard table with 15 red balls, six balls of other colors, and a white cue ball 
              • Shuffleboard 

              Enhanced Youth Spaces are supervised spaces for youth between the ages of 13 and 24, offering a variety of drop-in cards and games activities. For more information, please visit the Youth and Recreation page. 

              “With Caregiver” Activities

              Some activities are offered “With Caregiver” option. These activities will be listed with “With Caregiver” in their title.  For all “With Caregiver” activities, the caregiver must attend the activity.

              Caregivers must be at least 14 years of age to directly supervise the child(ren).

              The caregiver is required to participate with the child in proper clothing and footwear.