Published in · 6 min read · Jan 10, 2023
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Card games allow for all ages and ability levels to learn and maintain skills at any time and any place without breaking the bank.
Have you ever participated in a card party?
Every Saturday night from the end of October until the end of March, our neighbors get together for a pinochle party. It’s a fun way to pass through the dark days of winter when you live out in the country.
The card party is very informal. The older folks show up in their muck boots and heavy jackets. The younger adults bring their kids. And everyone brings something to eat, potluck style dinner and snacks.
A generation or two ago, card parties were not uncommon. Almost everyone knew how to play a card game or two. It was a great way to pass the time.
Playing card games was the social interaction of the neighborhood. But they can provide much more than a way to pass the time with friends.
Cognitive benefits of playing cards
Let’s start with the obvious. Playing card games is good for your brain. Regardless of your age, card games develop and improve your memory, problem-solving ability, strategic thinking, and concentration.
