How The Ridge Cottonwood residents are using poker to keep their minds sharp

HOLLADAY, Utah — On Saturday, nearly 80 teams—including The Ridge Cottonwood—participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at America First Field in Sandy to raise money for Alzheimer’s care support and research. While the walk happens once a year, residents at The Ridge Cottonwood fight Alzheimer’s in a unique way every week.

It’s a competitive atmosphere and just when you thought you were positioned for a win, the opponent you thought was your friend sneaks in to claim victory, but you can’t expect anything less after all this is the advanced poker table at The Ridge Cottonwood.

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