Meetings are held fortnightly on Tuesdays

The game of Canasta is said to have originated in Montevideo, Uruguay, around 1940. From there it spread to Argentina, the USA and throughout the world. It was extremely fashionable in the 1950's, threatening for a while to displace Contract Bridge as the premier card game.

It has now seen a revival and is played in many parts of the world. Usually there are four players in fixed partnerships, partners sitting opposite each other. Two 52 card standard packs plus 4 jokers are shuffled together to make a 108 card pack.

If you would like to be added to our waiting list or could be interested in starting up a similar new group with assistance from the u3a Committee, we will be pleased to hear from you. Please contact Evelyn, the Group Leader, using the link above.