Club Activity Descriptions

Book Club -- The book club meets on the first Wednesday of the month to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a moderator-led discussion of that month's book selection.  We choose our books and discussion leaders in December for the upcoming year from a broad range of both fiction and non-fiction. Books chosen are widely available and at local libraries. Come join us and meet fellow book lovers! 

Film Club -- The Film Club meets every third Tuesday of the month with a lively discussion of one  or two films each month, seen on your own, prior to the meeting. There are often other topics related to the film industry to discuss as well.  Lunch is at Vitos at your own expense during the meeting.  

THE SINGLE LIFE

Singles -- This group welcomes all single women and men who enjoy making new friends.  Several outings are planned each month, such as visits to a museum, performances at a local theater, meet and greet, movies, and trivia night.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

Appetizing Women -- You say, “what is that”? sounds a little racy, just something you and I would like!  It is  a female group Happy Hour gathering with shared appetizers and beverages.  Each participant brings an appetizer to share with the group (and a  copy of the recipe for their appetizer). The host prepares the theme for the event (if they wish) and provides dessert, beverages, plates, glasses and cutlery.  

Adventures in Dining -- Enjoy Ethnic Dining is a fun activity centered around exploring the multitude of great ethnic restaurants in and around Phoenix.  We will cater to food enthusiasts who desire to try Indian, Brazilian, Asian, and other great tastes while enjoying the company of friends. We visit restaurants which honor individual checks.

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere  -- The purpose of this event is to simply have fun together. Each single person or couple attending is expected to bring a food item to share along with a wine pairing. Please bring a recipe for the food item you are bringing. Also bring copies of the recipe and the wine pairing to be handed out to participants. Be prepared to talk about your food and wine offering at the event. There is no cost to attend except for the food and wine that you bring to share. 

Ladies Breakfast Klatch -- Join us once a month for a fun breakfast outing to have a great time while eating your favorite morning delights.  We meet on the second Wednesday of each month and explore a different Breakfast place each time.  Separate checks for everyone! 

Nibbles 'n' Nosh -- Nibbles ‘n’ Nosh is a great way to wrap up a week. Once a month, usually the second Friday, we gather in a member’s home to enjoy fun, conversation, snacks, and drinks. The host and all guests will bring their own beverage and a simple snack to share. This is all about fun and not about cooking.   We won’t keep you up late; it’s 5:30 to 7:30.

Wine Tasting -- Wine Tasting is one of the oldest and continuous activities offered to our members.  Wine Tasting appeals to those who enjoy tasting a variety of wines in a social setting.  Events generally, are held the third Saturday of the month in member's houses and hosted by members who volunteer each month.

Wine Tasting evenings begin with a starter wine, hors d'oeuvres, and social mingling.  The second part of the evening is devoted to the introduction and tasting of the four or five selected wines.  The evening ends with sweets and coffee.  Many guests often come away with a new favorite wine to add to their personal lists.

Hope to see you soon...CHEERS!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Hiking -- Hiking is unique in that there is not a set day or time for the hikes.  Volunteer hike organizers pick the hike, the day and time, write the article, and act as the contact person for the particular hike.  This way there is a nice variety of hike locations and levels of difficulty.  No need to keep the fun to just one hike a month!  The more coordinators there are, the more hiking we can do. We are looking for a chair for this activity. Please contact the Activities Director if you would be interested in chairing this event. 

Soles on the Sidewalk -- Please join us for a weekly Friday morning walk at a casual to moderate pace.  This "workout" is ~3 miles (7000+ steps).  We meet in the parking lot behind Morton’s Steakhouse in the Kierland shopping center at 15233 N Kierland Blvd.  We skirt the Kierland golf course and Westin Hotel property, taking in the greens and flowers along the route. A bathroom stop is along the route. Approximately a one-hour walk and mostly flat terrain.  Start time is usually 8:30 AM but may vary depending on outdoor temperature and time of year.  The activity chairperson will contact registered walkers if the time or location changes. 

Golf for All -- Get ready for great golf and new friends! We play a different course each month, from October to May, at reduced green fees. Spaces are limited so respond early.  We usually play 9 holes the afternoon of the first Thursday of each month, so plan your calendars accordingly.  This activity is suspended for the summer.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Bridge for All Levels -- Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month for bridge whether you are an Advanced Beginner or a more experienced player. We have a great core group and are always looking for people to play with us.  Don’t worry if you aren’t an expert. There are people to help you! 

Bunco -- Bunco is a simple social dice game, traditionally played with 4 players per table with multiple tables.  Players change tables as the game progresses. Bunco is easy to learn and no prior experience is required. The hosts provide simple snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages are BYOB.

Partners Pinochle -- Partners pinochle is an afternoon of  fellowship and fun from 1-4 pm. It generally meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Players bring their own beverage and a snack to share. Players are limited to 6 or 8 couples/partnerships. Lessons are offered periodically.

Mah Jongg -- If you love Mah Jongg, join us for a fun, relaxed session of American Mah Jongg.  We will play a couple of hands, have lunch and play again.  Please bring your Current Standard Card and a Mah Jongg set (if you have one). Advanced Beginner through Experienced players welcome.  We will generally meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.  Lessons are offered periodically.

Mexican Train - Come join us for Mexican Train on the fourth Monday of each month. Mexican Train is a simple social game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or "station". No prior experience is needed. We will be happy to teach you if you have never played. It is not that difficult.  The chair will determine the rules that will be used. A different member will host the event each month.   The host will provide light snacks.  We meet the 4th Monday of the month.

WHERE THE BOYS ARE

Men's Golf -- This group plays each Monday morning at Dove Valley Ranch, approximately one mile south of Carefree Highway. All skill levels are welcome. 

ANNUAL EVENTS