Those looking to socialize and get out of the house during the winter are being encouraged to join the Okotoks Pool League.

Teams consist of five people each and there's also a spares list where players are on stand-by and can play for any team.

Ian Carter with the pool league says it's an affordable group to join.

"If you get a team together the cost is $150 deposit which you get back at the end of the season, then it's $50 per team a week so it works out to $10 a person."

The season starts on September 21 and runs through to the spring with the league meeting on Wednesday nights.

Carter says the group does more than play pool, they also give back to local charities.

"At Christmas time we support the local food bank. Last year we donated over $400 in cash and 200 pounds of food."

Those who are interested in joining the Okotoks Pool League can email okotoks8ball@gmail.com or call (403) 969-2875.

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