August 2002 Events

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Thu/01

7:00 P.M. Dinner at the Robin Inn at 2601 Park Avenue. Join Al Davis and the regulars for dinner and camaraderie ($6-$8).

8:30 P.M. Planning Meeting. There will be a meeting at the Robin Inn to plan a celebration of Solo/Discovery's Twentieth Anniversary.

Fri/02

8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting. Tonight's discussion will focus on the movies. What recent movies have you seen? Who are your favorite actors? Directors? At the Roslyn Retreat Center on River Road one-quarter mile east of the intersection with Parham. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. $3 members; $4 others. Come at 7:00 P.M. and join others for a walk to the river.

Sat/03

8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.

Sun/04

9:00 A.M. Flea Market every Sunday morning, weather permitting, at the Bellwood Flea Market at the intersection of Route 1 and Willis Road. Meet John Henkle, 562.6971, at the 'Jersey' wall dividing the monthly sellers from the daily sellers. Admission $1; Cash only purchases.

2:00 P.M. Richmond Chamber Players. Join friends and listen to the music of Hadyn, Beethoven, Wolf, and Brahms at the Virginia Museum at 2900 Grove Avenue. $12 members; $14 others.

7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers. 6004 West Broad Street.

Mon/05

7:00 P.M. Council Meeting. For location and to add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Voicemail, 257.0020.

Wed/07

8:00 P.M. PWP Dance. Dance to live music until 10:30 P.M. at the American Legion at 1401 Hilliard Road. $5. For information call John Henkle, 562.6971.

Thu/08

7:00 P.M. Dinner at the Robin Inn at 2601 Park Avenue. Join Al Davis and the regulars for dinner and camaraderie ($6-$8).

Fri/09

7:00 P.M. Potluck Dinner. Gloria invites members and friends to a potluck dinner. Bring an entree to share and a chair. For directions leave a Voicemail message at 257.0020.

Sat/10

7:00 P.M. Dogwood Dell Musical. Bring a picnic, a lawn chair or a blanket and join the crew for a relaxing evening listening to the music of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into the Woods." You can find us in the middle section.

8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. Join the Traditional American Dance and Music Society to enjoy contra dancing. Dance Workshop for beginners at 7:00 P.M., followed by dancing at 8:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to contra dance. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

Sun/11

9:00 A.M. Flea Market every Sunday morning, weather permitting, at the Bellwood Flea Market at the intersection of Route 1 and Willis Road. Meet John Henkle, 562.6971, at the 'Jersey' wall dividing the monthly sellers from the daily sellers. Admission $1; Cash only purchases.

Wed/14

8:00 P.M. PWP Dance. Dance to live music until 10:30 P.M. at the American Legion at 1401 Hilliard Road. $5. For information call John Henkle, 562.6971.

Thu/15

7:00 P.M. Dinner at the Robin Inn at 2601 Park Avenue. Join Al Davis and the regulars for dinner and camaraderie ($6-$8).

Fri/16

7:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting. Come early for swimming or a game of volleyball. The discussion begins at 8:00, and the topic is resolving conflict at home, in relationships, and at work. At the Roslyn Retreat Center on River Road one-quarter mile east of the intersection with Parham. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. $3 members; $4 others.

Sat/17

12:00 Noon. Newsletter Deadline. Submit announcements, events, news and feature stories to Ron Corio at editor@solodiscovery.com for publication in the next newsletter.

5:30 P.M. Crab House. Join us for a seafood dinner at the corner of W. Broad and Cox Road in Innsbruck.

8:30 P.M. Ballroom Dancing at the Pinchbeck Elementary School located at 1225 Gaskins Road at the corner of Gayton Road.. Join USDBA for an evening of traditional ballroom dancing to taped music. Light refreshments. Free dancing lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 P.M. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.

8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.

Sun/18

9:00 A.M. Flea Market every Sunday morning, weather permitting, at the Bellwood Flea Market at the intersection of Route 1 and Willis Road. Meet John Henkle, 562.6971, at the 'Jersey' wall dividing the monthly sellers from the daily sellers. Admission $1; Cash only purchases.

Tue/20

7:00 P.M. Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet. Bring a lawn chair and join the gang for some high-energy swing rhythms at the G.E. Financial Concert Series at 6604 W. Broad (between Dickens and Glenside at I-64).

Wed/21

8:00 P.M. PWP Dance. Dance to live music until 10:30 P.M. at the American Legion at 1401 Hilliard Road. $5. For information call John Henkle, 562.6971.

8:00 Mailing Party. Join the Newsletter Team as they perpare the newsletters for mailing. For more information, call 272-2793.

Thu/22

7:00 P.M. Dinner at the Robin Inn at 2601 Park Avenue. Join Al Davis and the regulars for dinner and camaraderie ($6-$8).

Fri/23

6:00 P.M. Dinner and Putt-Putt. Start the weekend with some summer fare at the Red Robin across the street from Virginia Regal Cinemas and Putt-Putt at All Golf nearby on Brook Road. Bring your favorite board game in case in rains.

7:00 P.M. Braves Baseball. Join friends at The Diamond to watch the Braves play Durham. Meet in Section 208, general admission. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the gate.

Sat/24

8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. Join the Traditional American Dance and Music Society to enjoy contra dancing. Dance Workshop for beginners at 7:00 P.M., followed by dancing at 8:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to contra dance. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

Sun/25

9:00 A.M. Flea Market every Sunday morning, weather permitting, at the Bellwood Flea Market at the intersection of Route 1 and Willis Road. Meet John Henkle,562.6971, at the 'Jersey' wall dividing the monthly sellers from the daily sellers. Admission $1; Cash only purchases.

Wed/28

8:00 P.M. PWP Dance. Dance to live music until 10:30 P.M. at the American Legion at 1401 Hilliard Road. $5. For information call John Henkle, 562.6971.

Thu/29

7:00 P.M. Dinner at the Robin Inn at 2601 Park Avenue. Join Al Davis and the regulars for dinner and camaraderie ($6-$8).

Sat/31

5:00 P.M. Putt-Putt. Join the group for a game of miniature golf followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Kids welcome. Bogey's Sports Park at 1675 Ashland Road.

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Updated 5/15/03