4:00 P.M. Super Bowl Party The Richmond Volleyball Club has extended an invitation to us to join their Super Bowl Party on Sunday February 1st beginning at 4pm. They will have a chili taste off (entry fee of $5 and you need to pre-register with Jon Hanners at 358-3000), football pool, tossing a football through a tire, beer pong, foosball and tug-of-war. They will have two big screen TV's and you may want to bring your own lawn chair. Admission is free. The concession stand will be selling beer, soft drinks and food. The Party will be held at the Richmond Volleyball Club - West on 1907 Westmoreland Street (from 64 take Broad Street East exit and turn left onto Westmoreland). Their contact person is Jon Hanners at 358-3000.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
7:00 P.M. Council Meeting. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020. Arrive at 6:30 if you plan to eat at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House, 7927 W. Broad (between Parham and Hungary Springs). We decided to try another location and have reserved their meeting room.
8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting. Doors open at 7:45, Discussion begins at 8:15. Friends Meeting House at 4500 Kensington (corner of Commonwealth). $3 members; $4 others. (see map Color or Black&White).
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.
Late Afternoon Movie and Dinner Join us for a matinee movie at Virginia Center Stadium Movie Theater, 10091 JEB Stuart Parkway (located south of Virginia Center Commons Mall). After the movie we will head across the street for gourmet hamburgers at the Red Robin Restaurant, 10067 Brook Road. The times and movies choices will be posted by 3pm 2/13 and sent out to everyone on the Group e-mail. Contact Sara by email or phone 342-7495 if you are interested.
8:00 P.M. P.M. Singles Mixer We received an invitation from Richmond Volleyball Club to join them for their singles mixer at 8pm at their East Club (3300 West Marshall Street). There is a $2 cover charge and food and drinks will be for sale. You can dance or play volleyball. Their contact person is Jon Hanners at 358-3000.
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, $7 others. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
8:00 P.M. Game Night. Join us for an exciting game of Battle of the Sexes &/or Trivial Pursuit. Doors open at 7:45, Games begins at 8:15. Friends Meeting House at 4500 Kensington (corner of Commonwealth). $3 members; $4 others. (see map Color or Black&White)
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.
8:00 P.M. Richmond Symphony Join me for a delightful evening of music by Grieg, Barber & Sibelius with Cello Soloist, Clancy Newman for the orchestras Northern Lights concert. RSVP to Sara at 342-7495 to find out my seat location. For ticket information call the Symphony Box Office at 788-1212 or visit their web page at www.richmondsymphony.com.
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.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
11:30 A.M. Back to Peking. - What a great way to start brunch with a glass of champagne and after eating finish off at the ice cream bar - all for $9.95. Meet me at the Peking, located next to West Hampton on Grove. Food is delicious, nice ambience and the company terrific! RSVP by Thursday, 2/19 by email or phone 285-1970 and let me know you'll be joining us.
2:00 P.M. Maymont Flower and Garden Show.Meet me in the lobby of the Greater Richmond Convention Center to view the spectacular displays to the theme of "Festivals in Flowers". The vendor booths usually offer the latest in garden tools for sale as well. Admission is $14. To get more details visit www.maymont.org. RSVP to Sara by email or Phone at 342-7495.
6:00 P.M. Eats and/or a Play. Join our theatre group at the Glen Allen Cultural Center for the Arts off Mountain Road for Henrico Theatre Company "One Act Showcase" at 8:00 p.m. Free. Reservations required at 501-7275. Before the play, we will dine at Roma's near the intersection of Staples Mill and Parham Roads. S/D Contact: Martha by email or Phone number is in the newsletter.
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, $7 others. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
6:00 P.M. Spaghetti Potluck and Games Join me in my home for a spaghetti dinner, followed by an evening of games. I'll cook the pasta and sauce. Feel free to bring your favorite board games to share. We'll also try for a game of charades. Please RSVP by Saturday 2/28/04 before 3pm to Katrinka at 747-5545 for directions and to make assignments as to what each person can bring to help with dinner. Hope to see you there.
2:00 P.M. Swan Lake. Join me at the Landmark Theater to watch the Richmond Ballet perform this exciting Ballet.
RSVP to Sara by
email or Phone at 342-7495
to find out my seat location. Grand Tier Seats ($25) are available from Ticketmaster or the Richmond Ballet Box Office.
For more information visit www.richmondballet.com.