Activities
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Some of the Activities Throughout The Year
The following are general descriptions of many of the activities that our club has annually. See our Calendar for details on the activities scheduled for this month. On that page you will find a print icon - select that to download a copy of this month's schedule. Take part in the activities that interest you... or get on the sub list or waiting list, as needed. |
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Monthly Meetings (every 4th Mon.)
Location: La Hacienda Recreation Center Signup Deadline: Friday before the meeting (for ordering food). Our monthly meetings occur every 4th Monday of the month. It brings together food, fun and entertainment for a very reasonable price. Photo shows Shaka Dance Company entertaining us. See details for sign-up on our Calendar Web page. Most sign-up at the prior monthly meeting but can be sign-up can be arranged at other times. |
Shaka Crew at Halloween Monthly Meeting 2014
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Dining Out (varies; usually 1st week of the month)
Signup Deadline: 3 days before dinner date (for reservation headcount) The Palo Alto normally has one or two group dinners per month. The dinners are announced via the Email Notices (Add yourself to our mail list using our Contact Us form) and on this Web site on our Calendar page. It's a fun time and sometimes restaurants have a special offer that only groups can get. In any case, for the group dinners (and anytime), we suggest you consider adding yourself to their email mail list, where applicable. You may receive nice discounts throughout the year. For example, Square 1 often offers 2 for 1 burgers via their email newsletters. If you are ever unhappy with their email newsletter, you can click "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of it. |
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Golf Scrambles (May, July and Sept.)
The Palo Alto normally has three Golf Scrambles per year - May, July and September. The format is Best Ball for four-person teams. Prizes are awarded either following the scramble or at the following monthly meeting. Check our Calendar page for scheduled scrambles and the contact names and numbers associated with the particular scramble. For general questions, contact Alice and Steve Smith at 259-3015. |
Golf Scramble May 2015
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Palo Alto Ladies Golf (Thurs. mornings)
The Ladies Golf is held at a different Executive Golf Course (normally North of Hwy 466) on Thursday mornings. Contact Marnie Wright (750-2626 or wright4u@comcast.net) if you would like to be added to the sub list. |
Early morning mist beauty
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Palo Alto Couples Bridge
(1st Wed. / October thru April + tournament at 7 pm) We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month from October thru April and have a tournament in May at a rec center. New couples are needed. We have room for more bridge players and subs. Join your neighbors and enjoy a friendly game of party bridge. Singles with partners invited (not just married couples). This is a friendly group playing Party Bridge. We play at 7:00 on the first Wednesday of each month. Each couple will entertain twice per year at designated houses and each couple will host just two tables. Donation is $1 per person. To join please contact Jeanne Anderson, 750-1947 or 250-5500. Palo Alto Ladies Bridge (1st Thurs. / 1-4 pm)
Our bridge group plays the first Thursday each Month from 1-4 pm except June-Aug. We play in summer, too, if we have enough ladies wanting to do so. An email is sent the 3rd week each month asking who’s playing next month & asking for volunteers to host. Then we assign ladies to host homes. We contribute $2. $1.00 is divided between high, second and third place winners and the second $1 is a donation. Contact Carol Corey at coreycorners@embarqmail.com. Bocce
Each spring and fall we enjoy a month long Palo Alto Bocce Tournament. It's a lot of fun and ends with a outdoor pizza party under the pavillion at Tierra Rec Center where first, second and third place prizes are handed out. Contact Mary Ann or Gene D'Amico at 352 391-3622 or gdamico@thevillages.net. Palo Alto Softball Team (Sat.) Every Saturday. The Palo Alto Softball team was an original member of the Neighborhood Softball League in 1999 and (as of Spring 2015) the past two seasons were special in that the team finished first (for the first time) twice in consecutive seasons. Jack Augustine has always been the manager. We are part of the 'Neighborhood Division 5 - Gray Division.' Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy time outside supporting our team. Contact Mike Durkin at 750-6447 or Jack Augustine at 753-3283. See the Palo Alto Club Softball Team page for a large image and more information |
Bocce Tournament usually each Sprng and Fall
Our Palo Alto Softball Team win awards - Spring 2015
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Appetizer Party (3rd Mon. / 4 pm to 6:20 pm)
Appetizer party is held the third Monday every month (formerly second Monday) from 4 pm to 6:20 pm and is in the Tootie Jackson Room (The Tootie!) of Tierra Del Sol Rec. Center. Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share. No reservations needed – just show up! Contact: Bill Biebesheimer, 750-6199.
Ladies Luncheon (1st Tues. / 12:00 pm)
The location for our monthly luncheon, as of March 2017, moved back to Marguarita Republic. We order from the menu. We’d like as many of our Palo Alto gals to attend that can do and join the fun. See Calendar or select this link for more information on Ladies Luncheon current month, upcoming and past presentations. Contact: Mary Lou Bruno, 259-1603 or Sylvia Gardner at 259-5941 for more information. Note: We will not have a luncheon in June, July or August 2017. We will resume in September 2017.
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Palo Alto Book Club (3rd Wed. / 1:15 pm)
The Palo Alto Book Club meets the third Wednesday every month at 1:15 pm (except one or more summer months at times / watch schedule). At our meeting, we determine what group member will host the meeting the following month. You can become a regular member, and attend the meetings, OR now you can be a 'Phantom Member' described to the right. In either case, Contact Norma Hoehndorf at 753-6461 (18271nhoehndorf@comcast.net) if you would like to take part. See Palo Alto Book Club page for full details and assigned books. |
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Tootie's Dancers (1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 4:30-6 )
Offered by Janemarie Dorsey. BEGINNER Line Dancing lessons by Jane Marie Dorsey at Tierra Rec Center. This is a basic beginner class of easy and fun dances so you can dance at the square and parties and that help you learn Line Dance basics and Terminology. If you missed previous lessons, join us anytime anyway - we'll learn new dances and will review ones you missed as that helps others, too. Rec Center not available 3rd Thursdays. Janemarie has a backup instructor, when she can't make it. Also see dates on the Calendar Web page. Wear shoes with soles that will slide or cover one of them with a sock and wear comfortable exercise clothing. Do not overdress, It is exercise and you can get warm. Come and have fun. Hope to see you on the dance floor. Come and have fun. Questions call Janemarie Dorsey at 259-1371. First timers, please contact Mike Durkin, 750-6447, and provide your name & email address so we can keep in touch via email about upcoming classes.
Palo Alto Friends (Shuffleboard) (every Mon. 9:30 - 11:00 am)
Palo Alto shuffleboard is strictly social shuffleboard, not a league. We meet Mondays all year at 9:30 - 11:00 at Tierra del Sol. No prior shuffleboard experience is necessary. We play two games and we do keep score but the scores are not recorded. We just play for fun. Couples and singles are welcome as teams are formed each Monday. Husbands and wives do not ordinarily play together. If you show up, you will play. Contact Alice or Steve Smith at 259-3015 with questions, otherwise just show up if you can play.
Bowling (7 pm every Tues. / 32 weeks starting last Tuesday in August.)
At the start of the season, the Palo Alto Bowling League has openings for subs, alternate bowlers and regular bowlers. You may also form your own team if desired. Our league starts in late August and continues for 32 weeks. Teams consist of four bowlers with a max of 6 bowlers including at least one female bowler. We have alternate bowlers on teams with more than 4 players who pay the regular weekly fee when they bowl and share in the prize fund at the end of the season. Subs pay a $5.00 fee to bowl. At 7 pm every Tuesday, the Palo Alto Bowlers take to the alleys. Contact Mike Durkin at 750-6447 or Barb Stempel at 753-1498. Mike Durkin will be at the 50/50 table most monthly meetings.
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Bowling (7 pm every Tues. / 32 weeks starting early Sept.)
At the start of the season, the Palo Alto Bowling League has openings for subs, alternate bowlers and regular bowlers. You may also form your own team if desired. Our league starts in early September and continues for 32 weeks. Teams consist of five bowlers. We have alternate bowlers on teams with more than 5 players who pay the regular weekly fee when they bowl and share in the prize fund at the end of the season. Subs pay the regular bowling line fee minus the prize fund fee. At 7 pm every Tuesday, the Palo Alto Bowlers take to the alleys. Contact Mike Durkin at 750-6447 or Barb Stempel at 753-1498.
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Palo Alto shuffleboard is strictly social shuffleboard, not a league. We meet Mondays all year at 9:30 - 11:00 at Tierra del Sol. No prior shuffleboard experience is necessary. We play two games and we do keep score but the scores are not recorded. We just play for fun. Couples and singles are welcome as teams are formed each Monday. Husbands and wives do not ordinarily play together. If you show up, you will play. Contact Alice or Steve Smith at 259-3015 with questions, otherwise just show up if you can play.
Bowling (7 pm every Tues. / 32 weeks starting last Tuesday in August.)
At the start of the season, the Palo Alto Bowling League has openings for subs, alternate bowlers and regular bowlers. You may also form your own team if desired. Our league starts in late August and continues for 32 weeks. Teams consist of four bowlers with a max of 6 bowlers including at least one female bowler. We have alternate bowlers on teams with more than 4 players who pay the regular weekly fee when they bowl and share in the prize fund at the end of the season. Subs pay a $5.00 fee to bowl. At 7 pm every Tuesday, the Palo Alto Bowlers take to the alleys. Contact Mike Durkin at 750-6447 or Barb Stempel at 753-1498. Mike Durkin will be at the 50/50 table most monthly meetings.
*** Old version (updated 170715):
Bowling (7 pm every Tues. / 32 weeks starting early Sept.)
At the start of the season, the Palo Alto Bowling League has openings for subs, alternate bowlers and regular bowlers. You may also form your own team if desired. Our league starts in early September and continues for 32 weeks. Teams consist of five bowlers. We have alternate bowlers on teams with more than 5 players who pay the regular weekly fee when they bowl and share in the prize fund at the end of the season. Subs pay the regular bowling line fee minus the prize fund fee. At 7 pm every Tuesday, the Palo Alto Bowlers take to the alleys. Contact Mike Durkin at 750-6447 or Barb Stempel at 753-1498.
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The Palo Alto Ladies Pinochle Group (every 2nd Thursday at 1 p.m.)
Enjoy pinochle? The Palo Alto Ladies Pinochle Group is looking for new members and subs. We’d like to welcome you to our group. Eight of us play every 2nd Thursday at 1 p.m. in our homes. Interested? Please call Mary Doggett, 750-1808. Interested but this date or time doesn’t work for you? Call anyway. We are flexible. Come get to know some new neighbors or enjoy those you’d like to know better. We’re low key and just enjoy the game and one another. The Palo Alto Pinochle Group meets on the 2nd Thursday every month. Contact: Mary Doggett at 750-1808. |
Pinochle Meld
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Palo Alto Ladies GAME NITE (2nd Thursday / 5:45 pm (games start at 6:00 pm))
The Palo Alto Ladies now meet for Palo Alto Ladies Game Nite at TIerra del Sol Rec Center on the 2nd Thursday each month. We are now officially assigned our own space for GAMES, etc. at TIerra Del Sol Rec Center for the 2nd Thursday at 6:30. It is time reserved for PALO ALTO LADIES and their Guests with proper I.D. You may even bring your Grandkids if they are 8 and older and like to play games. Bring any game you would like to teach/play or we will use the games available in the center. Just show up and we will work out what & how to play. It is a very relaxed set-up. Coordinator- Lee Asta
The Palo Alto Ladies now meet for Palo Alto Ladies Game Nite at TIerra del Sol Rec Center on the 2nd Thursday each month. We are now officially assigned our own space for GAMES, etc. at TIerra Del Sol Rec Center for the 2nd Thursday at 6:30. It is time reserved for PALO ALTO LADIES and their Guests with proper I.D. You may even bring your Grandkids if they are 8 and older and like to play games. Bring any game you would like to teach/play or we will use the games available in the center. Just show up and we will work out what & how to play. It is a very relaxed set-up. Coordinator- Lee Asta
Additional Benefits of Palo Alto Club Membership
Directory
A directory of Palo Alto residents is published in January each year. There is a small cost to buy one to defray the cost of creating them. The directory is sorted both alphabetically by last name and by street address. If you are not already in the directory or if you need to make a change in your listing there, please use our Contact Us page on this Web site to let us know (or contact at Bill Biebesheimer 750-6199 or BB2@comcast.net).
Lending Mart
Details about what our Lending Mart includes and contact information for each item are on our Lending Mart page.
To Our Health
Please see our To Our Health Web page for things we can do to be more healthy over and above just living in The Villages.
A directory of Palo Alto residents is published in January each year. There is a small cost to buy one to defray the cost of creating them. The directory is sorted both alphabetically by last name and by street address. If you are not already in the directory or if you need to make a change in your listing there, please use our Contact Us page on this Web site to let us know (or contact at Bill Biebesheimer 750-6199 or BB2@comcast.net).
Lending Mart
Details about what our Lending Mart includes and contact information for each item are on our Lending Mart page.
To Our Health
Please see our To Our Health Web page for things we can do to be more healthy over and above just living in The Villages.