January 2004 Events

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Fri, Jan 02

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).

Sat, Jan 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, Jan 04

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.

Mon, Jan 05

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.

Sat, Jan 10

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.

Sun, Jan 11

11:30 A.M.  Peking Brunch. - Join me and others from SD and Phoenix at the Peking (located next to West Hampton on Grove) for brunch: cost is $9.95. For reservations, RSVP by Thursday, 1/8 by email or phone 285-1970 and let me know you'll be joining us.

Fri, Jan 16

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). Wesley's discussion topic is "How setbacks help you leap forward."  Webbie really needs to know more about this!

Sat, Jan 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.

6:00 P.M. Scramble and Scrabble In an omelet, scrambled, sunny-side-up, poached, hard-boiled eggs: Cook ‘em as you like’em! Eggheads come to my place, and we will scrimmage at Scrabble. Others are welcome to bring a video or DVD. Contact Martha by email  or phone( number is in Newsletter), to mention the ingredient(s) that you will bring and ask for directions. Additional omelet pans and Scrabble sets appreciated. “Yolk-free” omelets available.

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.

6:00 P.M. CiCis in Merchant Walk Shopping Center. Join us at 6 on Tuesday at CiCis in Merchant Walk Shopping Center for an all you can eat pizza/salad/pasta/dessert and drink for around $5.75.  Let me know if you'll be coming by  email or calling me up till 5 on Tuesday at 285-1970.

Wed, Jan 21

8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. Call  272-2793 to request directions to the Mailing Party.

Fri, Jan 23

6:30 P.M. Tripp's Restaurant  Join me for dinner at 9318 W. Broad, located in front of Sam's Club. They will only seat the entire party so make sure you arrive right at 6:30. RSVP by 4pm at 342-7495 or by email

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Sat, Jan 24

8:00 P.M. Richmond Symphony  Join me for a delightful evening of music by Copland, Antheil/Phibbs, Haydn and Beethoven for the orchestra's Take Eight Concert at the Carpenter Center. RSVP  at 342-7495or by email to find out my seat location. For ticket information call the Symphony Box Office at 788-1212 or check out the Web Site at www.richmondsymphony.com.

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.

Fri, Jan 30

6:00 P.M. Eats and/or a Play Join us for a bite at the new River City Diner, 803 East Parham Road, between Brook Road and the I-95 Parham Exit, cash or check, 15% tip. Then, “Blithe Spirit,” at the Chamberlayne Actors Theatre near the Chamberlayne Exit off I-95. $10. Seating is not assigned; reservations required at cattheatre.com or 262-9760. RSVP by 10:00 P.M. on January 29, by email or phone( number is in newsletter).

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