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31st Edition Winter 2009
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In This Issue:
A Letter From The Editor >>>
Latest News >>>
It’s Bunco Time >>>
*Ask Babs >>>
Bunco Recipes >>>
Featured Group >>>
Going Green tip of the Month >>>
Print a Copy >>> (  pdf- 8 pages - 415kb)
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A Note from the WBA:
Here we are at the end of another year! My how time flies. With the new year just around the corner, we want to wish all of you a very happy, safe & prosperous year ahead. We want to thank you all for your participation and support through-out the years. We would not be who we are today without each & every one of you. We’ve had our “ups & downs” and appreciate your helping us to become a stronger organization. Enjoy a wonderful holiday season.
The best to you and your families.
WBA
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Latest News:
“THE WORLD BUNCO CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN !!!”
As some of you may have heard and read, we are conducting the World Championship in Sandestin, Florida, not Las Vegas. We know many of you are disappointed we are not going back to Las Vegas. We want to share the reasons why. The cost factor is the main reason. Unfortunately Las Vegas has become cost prohibitive. The city is entirely Union and has become increasingly expensive over the years. With this being said, we had to make a change. Having the Championship on the West Coast for the past 4 years we decided to give the East Coast a chance. We looked at many options. We were then contacted by Sandestin and were invited to go take a look at the property to see what they had to offer. After being there for less than 24 hours, we new we had the right spot for the Championship. Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort has offered all our players a fantastic package & an opportunity to play BUNCO like “we’ve never played before.” Besides a gorgeous resort, the amenities they’ve included are phenomenal & with the “Southern Hospitality”, we couldn’t go wrong. We know you will all fall in love with this resort & have a fabulous weekend of Fun, Prizes, & BUNCO!!! If you have questions which are not answered here or on the www.Sandestin.com/Bunco website, please don’t hesitate to email or call us.
www.worldbunco.com 1.800.786.9456 www.sandestin.com/bunco info@worldbunco.com
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IT’S BUNCO TIME !!!
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JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW WHILE THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE
ASK BABS COLUMN: 
Please send any questions, suggestions, comments or Bunco stories to:
Babs@worldbunco.com
We have a great “fun” story, sent to us by one of our players, we want to share with you.
Dear Babs,
This was sent to me and I thought it was funny and somewhat accurate on my return home from bunco last week. I slept on the couch ashamed of my late night return.
Girls’ night out
Why females should avoid a girls night out after they are married.... If this
does not make you laugh out loud, you have lost your sense of humor.
The other night I was invited out for a night with the 'girls.' I told my husband that I
would be home by midnight, 'I promise!' Well, the hours passed and the margaritas went down way too easily. Around 3 a.m., a bit loaded, I headed for home. Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hallway started up and cuckooed 3 times. Quickly, realizing my husband would probably wake up, I cuckooed another 9 times. I was really proud of myself for coming up with such a quick-witted solution, in order to escape a possible conflict with him. (Even when totally smashed... 3 cuckoos plus 9 cuckoos totals 12 cuckoos =MIDNIGHT!)
The next morning my husband asked me what time I got in, I told him 'MIDNIGHT'... he didn't seem pissed off in the least. Whew, I got away with that one! Then he said 'We need a new cuckoo clock.' When I asked him why, he said, 'Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times, then said 'oh shit.'Cuckooed 4 more times, cleared its throat, cuckooed another three times, giggled, cuckooed twice more, and then tripped over the coffee table and farted.
There is an opportunity for you to have a night out. Come join the fun this Sat. March 1st around 7pm. At casa Pond
15735 Havenrock
Dallas, TX 75248
972.233.4467 972.233.4467
Please come and play with us!
Carter
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THIS ARTICLE IS A MUST READ FOR ALL OF US REGARDING “BONE HEALTH”
New Workout For Women with Osteoporosis or Bone Loss
May Help Build and Maintain Stronger, Healthier Bones
If you’ve been diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis or bone loss (osteopenia), then it’s important to include physical activity in your plan to protect and improve your bone health. That’s why, as part of the Rally With Sally For Bone HealthSM campaign, fitness expert Kathy Kaehler has created The Bone Healthy Workout, a series of exercises designed to improve strength, coordination, flexibility and balance.
The Bone Healthy Workout, which includes a video and a print version with detailed instructions on each exercise, is available at www.bonehealth.com. There is also the Discussion Guide For You And Your Doctor to help empower women to take the most important step – to have a discussion with their healthcare practitioner about postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone health, and treatment options.
“I designed the workout to include a variety of exercises that are suitable for people of every fitness level. Women can watch the video with me as a ‘virtual coach’ or they can print the exercises and use them anywhere – home, work, the gym, or on the road,” Kaehler said. “I urge women to visit www.bonehealth.com to view the workout and learn more about ways to protect their bone health.”
Kaehler customized the workout as an easy way for women who have postmenopausal osteoporosis or bone loss to stay on track with maintaining their bone health. It’s also a great routine for all women interested in keeping their bones stronger and healthier. Women should talk to their healthcare practitioner before beginning this workout or any new physical activity program.
“Physical activity is especially important for women over the age of 50, when bone loss occurs more rapidly,” said Barbara Dehn, nurse practitioner at the Women Physicians Ob/Gyn Medical group, Mt. View, California. “Exercise and diet are key parts of a bone healthy routine, but they may not be enough to treat bone loss so be sure to talk to your healthcare practitioner about what more you can be doing to protect your bones.”
The Rally With Sally For Bone HealthSM campaign, which is sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group and GlaxoSmithKline, helps women understand and actively manage postmenopausal osteoporosis and bone loss. Log on to www.bonehealth.com to learn more about The Bone Healthy Workout.
Talk to your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new physical activity. Not all of these exercises are safe for everyone. If you experience any discomfort while performing these exercises, please stop immediately and contact your healthcare practitioner.
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Rally With Sally for Bone Health and the Rally With Sally for Bone Health Logo are registered trademarks of Roche Therapeutics Inc.
This content is sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group and GlaxoSmithKline.
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Let the Good Times Roll:
Please share your Bunco game night recipes or party ideas with us
Your recipe might even be published here or in our new upcoming
It’s Bunco Time Cookbook!
mac@ebunco.com
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It’s Valentine’s Day, so celebrate and make that “special someone” a “yummy” treat.
White Chocolate Valentines Cookies: 
The Kids will love helping you make these delicious cookies.
Ingredients for 1 recipe Sugar Cookie Dough, at room temperature, or you may use pre-made sugar cookie dough from your grocery store refrigerator section
1 teaspoon red gel paste food coloring
4 ounces white chocolate, melted
Pink gel paste food coloring. If gel paste food colorings are not available, add liquid food coloring until you achieve desired color. For pink, simply use a little red.
2 1/2-by-3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer and beat until light in color. Add the red food coloring, egg and milk and beat to combine. Proceed with recipe and chill for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Sprinkle a work surface and rolling pin with confectioner's sugar and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Move dough frequently to prevent it from sticking and add more confectioners sugar to the work surface and rolling pin as needed. With a 2 1/2-by-3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 36 hearts, re-rolling dough as needed. Place at least 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, and bake until cookies are set but not brown, about 7-8 minutes. Let cool on the pan slightly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
To make striped Valentine hearts, transfer half of the melted chocolate to a disposable pastry bag, twist the end closed, and using scissors, snip a very small opening in the tip. Starting at the bottom of the cookie, apply gentle pressure to the pastry bag and drizzle lines of chocolate back and forth over the cookie, moving up as the chocolate flows. Allow chocolate to set before eating or packaging.
To make polka-dot Valentine hearts, color the remaining chocolate with pink food coloring to the desired shade of pink. Transfer to a disposable pastry bag, twist the end closed, and using scissors, snip a very small opening in the tip. Hold the pastry bag perpendicular to the cookie and apply gentle pressure to pipe a dot of chocolate. Release the pressure on the bag until the flow stops, and continue over the surface of the cookie, piping different sized dots, if desired. Gently tap the cookie to settle the chocolate and allow to set before eating. You can also package these up Wrap several cookies with clear or pink cellophane, tie at the top with pink, red, or white ribbon and give as a Valentine treat to a special person. Courtesy of Food Network.
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RED VELVET CUPCAKES
Ingredients: 
· 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 1/2 cups sugar
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
· 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
· 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
· 2 large eggs, room temperature
· 2 tablespoons red food coloring
· 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
· 1 pound cream cheese, softened
· 2 sticks butter, softened
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
· Chopped pecans and fresh raspberries or strawberries, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
Frost cupcakes & garnish with a heart candy, red & pink sprinkles or a strawberry or raspberry.
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Featured Bunco Group(s):
Featured Group of the Month: “Lady Lushes”, Houston, TX
We wanted to submit our Bunco Christmas Party picture for the WBA newsletter. We are the “Lady Lushes” from Houston, Tx. We’ve been playing together for three years & we really enjoy getting together once a month for some “girl-time”. Sometimes, we laugh so hard our jaws hurt!
(Left to Right) Cindy, Linda, Marcy, Robin, Theresa, ChaCha, Gay (behind ChaCha), Cheryl, Vilma, Rochelle, & Annie. (Jody was unable to attend the Christmas party.)
*Photo sent in by Rochelle Petersen
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Going green tip of the Month:
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Trim Those Packaging Pounds
Packaging makes up a third of all garbage tossed in the U.S.
What Can You Do?
Here are a few ways to cut down on waste:
o Cut back on single-serving foods and beverages. Instead, buy items in bulk and portion them out into reusable containers.
o Tone down the take-out. Cooking just one more dinner and packing just one more lunch a week will have a big impact on unnecessary waste and will save you money.
o Buy household items, like detergent and cleaning supplies, in concentrated forms so that you get more product per package.
o Whenever possible, look for packaging made from recycled materials, and always check the plastic code to make sure the package is recyclable.
Insulate Your Water Heater
In most homes, heating water stands among the top energy expenses, accounting for 13 percent of the utility bill.
What Can You Do?
Because water is constantly being heated regardless of whether a hot water tap is actually running, a good portion of energy is wasted when heat is lost to the surrounding air, which is known as standby heat loss. Insulating the water heater and accessible hot water pipes reduces energy losses by between 4 and 9 percent and keeps more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year. Most hardware stores carry water heater insulation kits for about $20, a price that repays itself in energy savings in just a few months.
For a detailed how-to, see the U.S. Department of Energy's Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Please send us your Green Tips so we can share them with all our readers. Send to goinggreen@worldbunco.com
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