December 2008 Events

Mon, Dec 1

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Thu, Dec 4

7:30 P.M. Robin Inn Dinner at the Robin Inn, 2601 Park Avenue at the corner with Robinson Street. Join Richard Posa and the single regulars for dinner and camaraderie. You can contact Richard at 270-7729 or email.

Sat, Dec 6

1:30P.M. Governor's Mansion Located at Governor's Mansion. Last year's partial tour of the Governor's Mansion was impressive. So contact me to set up a meeting time and place to take a gander at some of the rooms and the garden during this year's Holiday Open House. FREE. Additional info @ their Ph. 371-2642. RSVP is requested before 12/6@10:00 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

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. You can contact Dan Castelluzzo at 745-1535.

Tue, Dec 9

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Gordon Flynn

7:15P.M. Henrico Pops Chorus Located at Henrico Theatre. Last year's Henrico Pops Chorus performance was joyful, heartwarming, and moving. I am ready to enjoy their "Holidays Around the World" again: This time at the Henrico Theatre @ 305 E. Nine Mile Road. FREE. Take the AIRPORT exit off 64-East or 295 towards Norfolk. Turn off Airport Drive onto Nine Mile Road towards Richmond. This newly renovated theatre in the Art Deco style will be on the left. Bet 'ya you know most of the songs, and dare you to keep from singing along! RSVP is requested before 12/8@9:00 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

Thu, Dec 11

7:30 P.M. Robin Inn Dinner at the Robin Inn, 2601 Park Avenue at the corner with Robinson Street. Join Richard Posa and the single regulars for dinner and camaraderie. You can contact Richard at 270-7729 or email.

Sat, Dec 13

5:30P.M. Boat Parade/DineJoin me for the 16th Annual James River Parade of Lights. Meet at the Hills Warehouse (intersection of Water, Main, Nicholson & Orleans) at 5:30 to secure the best viewing site. We'll watch the boats arrive at 6pm, illuminate and begin the 30 minute parade. Then we will have dinner at LuLu's or River City Dinner at 7pm (17th Street across from the Farmer's Market). After dinner we will view the lights and decorations at the James Center then travel over to the Jefferson Hotel to enjoy the Holiday decor. RSVP is requested before 12/12 by 9pm to at 272-2793 or email.

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. $4 members of TADAMS, $7 others. For more information you can contact Danny at 745-1535.

Sun, Dec 14

1:00P.M. Agecroft Christmasse Located at Agecroft Hall. It was so good in 2007, that I am going back. So come along for this annual Christmas revel that includes a guided walk through the house, costumed interpreters, entertainers and very light refreshments. FREE. 4305 Sulgrave Road, Ph 353-4241, www.agecrofthall.com RSVP is requested before 12/13/@1:00 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

Thu, Dec 18

7:30 P.M. Robin Inn Dinner at the Robin Inn, 2601 Park Avenue at the corner with Robinson Street. Join Richard Posa and the single regulars for dinner and camaraderie. You can contact Richard at 270-7729 or email.

Sat, Dec 20

7:00P.M. Holiday PartyCome to Sharyn's house at 1407 Coronet Drive from 7-11 p.m. I will supply soft drinks, wine and serving products. Please bring a snack, dessert or your favorite specialty. Let me know if you need a suggestion. There is no charge other than your food or drink contribution. Call or email for directions or more information. RSVP is requested before 12/17@9:00pm to at 282-6720 or email.

Noon Newsletter Deadline. Send items for the next issue to Sara Keller at chair@solodiscovery.com or call 342-7495.

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. You can contact Dan Castelluzzo at 745-1535.

Wed, Dec 24

4:30P.M. Dinner, Service &/or Lights Let's bring in the Holiday with an early dinner at Outback Steakhouse (7917 W. Broad Street)and then perhaps a Christmas Eve Service and/or a tour of the west end, looking for the most spectacular displays of lights. Call Sara to finalize locations and determine drivers. RSVP is requested before 12/24 by 3pm to at 342-7495 or email.

Wed, Dec 31

5.30P.M. Dinner and a Movie Say Goodbye to 2009 with one final dinner and a movie. We will meet at 5:30pm at the Texas Road House (10075 Jeb Stuart Parkway) for dinner, then head next door around 7:30 or 8pm to Virginia Center Stadium Movie Theater to see a movie that we will select during dinner. I need an exact headcount by Noon so I can call in our reservation so we don't have to wait so long for a table. RSVP is requested before 12/31 by Noon to at 342-7495 or email.

Updated4/3/2009