The club offers a
wide variety of activities for members. Generally, they are organized
and hosted by members who have a particular enthusiasm for that
activity.
If you don't see your favorite activity listed below, please contact Don Vogel (749-5236) or Shirley Griggs (722-7455) to see
how you can start a new interest group. We are always looking for
new hosts and hostesses to expand our menu of events.
Note: The times listed are often approximate, and given to illustrate
how often you might expect to see a particular activity. Please check
the CALENDAR in the menu above for accurate, up-to-date times and
corrections. Also, the calendar may indicate that some events are "Members only". |
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 Bowling
ONGOING When: 2nd Sunday of the moth, (check calendar for time, will change to
accommodate participants). This just in: 06/08/08 Bowling location for June only is Fiesta Lanes, 887-2695, 501 W River Rd (River and Oracle). Where: Golden Pin Lanes,
1010 W Miracle Mile, 888-4262. Who: Bernie Stefanek
722-9307. Cost $7.00 for 3 games & shoes, dinner
after. This bowling is for fun so if you’re rusty and need
some tips or help call Bernie 722-9307 and he can meet you before the
session starts.
Bridge
AWAKING FROM HIBERNATION?
When: Could be any day. Where: Members' home. Who: This activity
needs a new home and "bridge head". If you're interested in
volunteering, please call John Kaur 622-1006.
1) June 7, Monday 7 p.m. two tables, Hostess Vicki F call to RSVP and
directions 546-6419 (mid town). 2) June 23, Monday 7 p.m. two tables,
Host Will W call to RSVP and directions 744-6977 NW side.
 Concerts
When: Based on concert schedules. Where: Anywhere in Tucson. Who:
check with Bill Brownlee 869-7320 for information. Recent events
include: the free concert presented by the "Sons of Orpheus" and
the Deaf & Blind School students.
NEW Tucson
Pops Orchestra – Concert in the Park. When: Sundays – September
14, 21, 28 & October 5, 2008: 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (Be there
before 6:00 P.M., for close in parking) Where: Reed Park Bandshell (East off Country Club Road, South of Broadway Boulevard). Contact: Bill Brownlee – Cell: 869-7320
PAST When:
Monday, August 18th, 7 p. m. Where: The Gaslight Theater. What:
The Retro Rockets, called back after a sell out performance.
Beatles music, $20.00. Great Performance. Who: Call Shirley
Griggs, 722-7455 for more information.
Cycling
HIBERNATING We have recently lost our "cycle maven" and are looking for a new one. Please call us if you're it.
 Dancing
When: Almost anytime. Where: We often repair to the Westward Look for
dancing after Friday's Happy Hour. However, we also hold formal
events, such as our annual Spring dance, and recently, a Sock Hop, Halloween Dance, and New Year's Eve
at the Shriners. Who: check with Gail Lawlley 878-9174.
PAST What: Our Valentine's Dance. When: Saturday Feb 16th at 7-11
PM. Where: at Michael Matz's Catalina Del Ray Club House at 5600
N. Camino De Las Estrellas, 85718 ( located in the NW corner of
Swan & Sunrise) . Just Desserts (so eat dinner first). $5.00
members & $10.00 non members. Dressy dress & DJ Music by
Pat, our favorite sock-hop DJ. Buy tickets ahead of time
from club officers (we are not allowed to sell tickets at the door ) or
call Michael Matz at 299-1268 or Linda DeWitt at 388-9984. We need
volunteers to help decorate or clean up afterwards, so please call
Linda if you can help. See flyer.
Fine Dining
HIBERNATING When: Generally, once a month, on weekends. Where: Any interesting restaurant in Tucson. Who: Sue Keller 529-2216.
October: Dinner at Trattoria Pina--5541 N Swan Rd--- Oct 20 at 6:30. Call Sue to reserve by Oct 18, 529-2216.
NB: Dining out will be canceled if less than five respond.
As of 11/10/07:
Due to poor response over the past few months, Fine Dining is
indefinitely "on hold". If you would like to attend some future event,
or have suggestions on how we can improve attendance, please contact
Sue.
 Golf
ONGOING When: 3rd Friday of each month at 8 a.m. This is also for players of
all levels. We just play for fun and exercise. Don't you
need some of both? Who: Call Helen, 628-1799 for reservations.
Updated 9/17:07: Fri. 9/21 - Golf - two tee times at The Pines golf course at 8:30
a.m. $27 for golf, cart and lunch. Please call Helen soon
if you would like to play - 628-1799.
 Happy Hours
ONGOING When: Usually, every Friday, 5-7 p.m., although some locations, such as
the Westward Look require a change to 6-8 p.m. Where: A different
restaurant or bar each
week. Who: Check our Calendar for the latest details and who is host or
hostess that day. This is a great
"low commitment" way to meet our members--no notice or RSVP required,
just show up and socialize.
Hiking
When: Generally, Saturday or Sunday mornings. Where: Anywere from
Tucson to Tubac. Who: check with Linda D 388-9984.
PAST Linda
Vista Loop hike. When: Saturday Feb 9, 10:30. Where: Meet at the
parking lot at the east end of Linda Vista Dr. east off Oracle Rd.
Bring lunch and water. Who: Call Linda DeWitt at 388-9984
if you have any questions. Other recent events
include: A hike to Pima Canyon, a Historical Walk--the "Presidio Trail" with Guide and
Host
Howard Calvert, and Tumacacori to Tubac, an easy level 4 mile hike
with Host
Stan Kolgazer.
 Holiday Parties
PAST Christmas Eve Party. When: Dec
24, '07 6:30 p. m, Christmas Eve. Where: at Julie S' house, 299-0784, 5736
N Camino De Los Estrellas (West of Swan/Sunrise). Bring your favorite
Christmas dish, alcoholic beverages are BYOB. Hostess Julie S,
questions Barb L 663-0786. Dressy. *
PAST New Years Eve Eve Eve Party.
When: Dec 29, '07 Sat 7 p. m. - l a. m., 'Start the New Year with a Blast',
join us at the Shriner's. You must make a reservation, call Howard C.
at 975-2802 to get on the list by Dec. 20. Where: Sabbar Shriner's
Temple, 450 South Tucson Blvd (between Broadway and 22nd). $15 per
person or $25 a couple, finger food/continental breakfast, happy hour
prices on drinks, band - Two's Company.
Miniature Golf
HIBERNATING When: 4th Friday of the month after Happy Hour approx 7:30pm. Where:
Golf N' Stuff usually (sometimes on the NW side) , 6503 E Tanque Verde
Rd 885-3569. Who: Host William C 481-5960 call to RSVP. This just in (9/3/08): This event has been cancelled until further notice. Also, we need a new sponsor as Bill C. can no longer continue to do so.
Movies
HIBERNATING EATS AND CHEAP MOVIE. When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, at
5:30 p.m. Where: La Salsa Restaurant, 4861 E Grant Rd in
Crossroad Festival Mall, which is on the NE corner of Grant & Swan,
325-2200. Who: Cheryl 770-1103. Group decides on a movie that
starts around 7pm. This just in (3/17/08). Cheryl has cancelled this event until further notice.
HIBERNATING DINNER AND A MOVIE
When: The 2nd Wed. of each month. Where: Meet a 5:30
P.M. at Applebee's - 2230 W. Ina Rd. 297-2220 - Movie afterwards at the
Lowes Theater in the Foothills Mall. Call Ginny C.
878-0155. Call or e-mail her if you have any other
suggestions. This just in (5/15/08). Ginny has cancelled this event until further notice.
 Picnics
PAST
When: June 15, Sun 11am. What: Fathers Day Picnic. Where: at Mt Lemmon,
Chihuahua Pine Picnic Area on the left between MP 11 & 12.
Its past Cypress picnic area, if you go past Windy Point Vista, turn
around you’ve gone too far. Try to car pool as parking is limited
and a fee charged by the Forrest District. Men do not need to bring a
dish – women will be cooking, all need to bring a chair.
Women A-D Appetizers, E-J Salad, K-S Main Dish, T-Z Desserts. No
need to RSVP except for guest which are $10. Hostess Helen P
628-1799 and Cheryl H
PAST
The annual Mothers Day Pot-Luck Picnic will be held at Reed Park
- Ramada # 2 (Just east of the band shell entrance flagpoles), beginning at 3
P.M. (Set-Up from 1-3 / Cleanup from 6-7), on Sunday May 11th. The NETWORK will
provide the main meat course, drinks, and tableware setups. Planned attendance
for this event is 50. The men are to bring the rest of the meal. Side dishes,
(vegetable dishes - salads - fruit - potato dish - bread roles & butter -
deserts), will be required to complete the meal. Please contact Bill on his
cell phone 869-7320 with what you intend to bring. [MEN: Remember that for
everyone to bring hors d'oeuvres or desert makes for a very unbalanced meal.]
The women are being treated for this affair and are only asked to attend. The
women will be providing the food on Fathers Day. Non-Member
participants, (Male & Female), are welcome, but will be charged
$10.00 to participate. After the picnic, the music lovers among us will
retire to the adjacent band shell, where a space with blankets will be reserved
for the 7:00 P.M Tucson Pops FREE Concert. Bring a fold-up lawn chair for both
events.
Poker*
ONGOING When: Weekends. Where: Members' homes. Texas Hold Em (Poker). Members Only. cost $10 Cash
Prizes. Who: Hostess Sally Schuneman RSVP 797-4064. Bring a snack.
 Pool Parties
PAST
When: Sunday, June. 29th, 3 PM-??. What: Pool, BBQ & Pot Luck Party
Where: @ Ron Tuuri's (NW side near Ina & Shannon) 2641 W. Positano
Way. Bring your own meat to BBQ & 1 dish to share. Bring bathing
suit, towel & sun lotion. Club will provide sodas & misc.
Call Ron at 742-2957 if you have any questions.
PAST When:
Sunday May 27, '07 3:00 p.m. Where: Sally's House. Who: Hostess Sally Schuneman
797-4064. A-F bring desserts, G-O main dish, P-Z salad/vegetable or
snack. Call for directions & what to bring. Non members $5.00
+ bring food. Don't forget your swimsuit, towel & lawn chair.
 Rafting
PAST
When: Sat. June 21 st. What: Tube the Salt River. Where: Meet at
8:30 AM to carpool, behind the bank at the SE corner of
Oracle & Ina Rds. (by Safeway). Bring water, snacks, drinks
& lunch, sun tan lotion, a hat, sunglasses, water shoes, &
money for the bus & tube rental (about $20.00) & gas $$ for
driver. Cancelled if stormy. Call Linda at 388-9984 if you have
any questions.
Roadtrips
PAST When: A weekend overnight (or just a Sunday drive) 4/14/07 - 4/15/07. Where: the Chiracahuas. Who: Call Gail L 878-9174.
Tennis
ONGOING When: Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m. Where: Himmel Park. Who: Contact
Carolyn 544-0974 or Michael 299-1268. Players of all
levels are welcome. We play for fun!. Non-players,
you can join us afterwards (approx 8:30 p.m.) at Bob Dobbs'
(N.W. corner of Tucson Blvd. and Sixth Street) for after game
refreshments. The tennis courts are located 1/2 block south
of Speedway at Tucson Blvd. $3 per person ball fees.
Theater
When: Based on theater schedules Where: Anywhere in Tucson. What: Events include:
NEW What: The
play "Enchanted April", a heartwarming, verdant comedy set in 1922
Europe. When: September 13, at 8pm. Where: The Arizona Theatre
Company. The Theatre is at 343 S. Scott Ave. downtown. Call
the Box Office for your tickets. Prices vary depending upon your
seating preference. The telephone number is 520-622-2823. Call Michael
M for car pooling or pre-theatre/post-theatre events 520-299-1268.
PAST When:
Saturday evening July 19, show time for "The Biggest Thief in Town" is
7:30 pm. Where: The Top Hat Theatre Club. Dinner will be at
the nearby Cocoyaya Restaurant at 6 pm sharp. Call Michael M. @
299-1268 by Thursday, July 17th for your dinner reservations. Theatre
tickets will be saved under "Michael's Singles' Club". Purchase your
tickets at the door for only $12. Only 10 tickets at this
price.
Walks
When: Anytime. Where: Anywhere around Tucson. Who: Linda d 388-9984 for meeting
place. Events include:
PAST A 10 a.m. River Walk and the Winterhaven walk, Dec. 16th, '07.
Monthly Social Meeting
ONGOING Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Tucson Racquet Club, north
of Prince at the end of Country Club. This is your best
opportunity to learn about us! Come and find out about "the best social
singles group in Tucson! Pick up a newsletter if you're not web
connected. Hear about out upcoming events, and how much fun there
was at the past ones! Grab a bite to eat, relax and enjoy some
friendly camaraderie! Come on! There are new friends waiting to meet
you!!!
*Members Only
Event
Attendance at all events is subject to host and/or club approval. |
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