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.
7:15 P.M. Council Meeting. Join us for dinner at 6:45 or at 7:15 for the meeting at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House located at 4205 W. Broad. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020 or Email the Chair.
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).
6 P.M. Food Court and a Movie Meet us at the Chesterfield Towne Center Mall on Midlothian at 6pm at the Food Court for dinner. When our stomachs are full we will decide which movie to see (or you can shop till you drop if you want). The Food Court/UA Cinema entrance is off of Huguenot. (No discovery tonight - Roslyn was not available) RSVP's appreciated
8P.M. King of Swing Join me at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park and listen to the music of this excellent Big Band. Bring your own chair. RSVP's appreciated.
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.
2:00 P.M. Hollywood Cemetery Meet at the main gate, Albemarle & Cherry in Oregon Hill. Two hour walking tour explores this lovely historic cemetery park with discussions of the landscape design, art & architecture, monument styles and biographies of the notable tenants. Cost: $7 walk up or $6 in advance by calling the Valentine Museum, 649-0711.
6:30P.M Groovin in the Garden Join me at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 1800 Lakeside (at Hilliard). Listen and maybe dance to Billy Ray Hatley & the Show Dogs (Americana/Rock) in a beautiful setting by the Bloemendaal House. Meet at the visitor center info booth at 6:15 or later on the east lawn. Bring your own chair. Food and beverages will be for sale (can't bring your own). Advance tickets $10 or $12 at the door. $8 for LGBG members. For tickets call 1-800-594-Tixx. RSVP's appreciated.
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).
8:00 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.
5:45P.M. Midweek Mojo Join me at the Canal Turning Basin (at 14th) from 5:45 to 8:30pm and listen to the Chez Roue Orchette. Bring your own chair. Food and Beverages will be for sale. RSVP's appreciated.
7:30 P.M. Discovery Dance. We are co-sponsoring this Dance with Phoenix Singles at Roslyn Center Pavilion, 8727 River Road, 1/2 mile east of Parham. This dance is for all singles, even those who are not members. Put on your dancing shoes from 7:30-10:30 and dance to tunes spun by DJ Bob Massesngill. Dress is casual. Beer & wine for sale. Admission: $5. (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.
5:00 P.M. Bogey's Putt-Putt Golf Cost: $5.00/18 holes. Look for coupon in Markets Best. We will go and get a bite to eat afterwards at players choice. Children welcome. 1675 Ashland Road. (see map Color or Black&White) RSVP is appreciated.
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.
8:30 P.M. Ballroom Dance. Join the USABDA regulars at the Pinchbeck Elementary School at 1225 Gayton. Dance workshop at 7:30. SD contact: Cal Sawyer, 262.5704.
2:00 P.M. Shockhoe Slip & Canals Begins at the James Center Clock Tower, 10th & East Cary. Two-hour tour examines architecture & history of the Slip, history of Richmond's canals, & current projects of revitalization on Brown's Island. Cost: $7 walk up or $6 in advance by calling the Valentine Museum, 649-0711.
8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. Call the Solo/Discovery Voicemail, 257.0020, and request directions to the Mailing Party.
6:30P.M. Groovin in the Garden Join me at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 1800 Lakeside (at Hilliard). Listen and maybe dance to Steve Bassett & Fat Ammon (Beach Music) in a beautiful setting by the Bloemendaal House. Meet at the visitor center info booth at 6:15 or later on the east lawn. Bring your own chair. Food and beverages will be for sale (can't bring your own). Advance tickets $10 or $12 at the door. $8 for LGBG members. For tickets call 1-800-594-Tixx. RSVP's appreciated.
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).
7P.M. Alumni Picnic Join us at the Roslyn Center Pavilion at 8727 River Road, 1/2 mile east of Parham. Mingle with current members and with single as well as married alumni. Bring something to grill and a dish to share. Hot dogs, condiments, beverages and paper products provided. Cost: $3. (see map Color or Black&White). RSVP's appreciated.
White Water Rafting on the James Join me and members of Phoenix for an all day trip of White Water Rafting (www.richmondraft.com). Cost is $60 which includes lunch. Kids age 12 and above are welcome. So far we have 21 Phoenix members signed up and we're looking forward to a fun day! Cost is $60, which includes lunch, and I have to have the money no later than Friday, June 6th. We'll meet at 8:45 AM at 4400 East Main St. which is close to the landing site of the Annabelle Lee. Cars will be left there and we are shuttled to the launching site near Pony Pasture, we'll exit the river by our cars. E-mail me to let me know you're coming or with questions. Hope you're able to come out and join us!
2:00 P.M. Richmond's Wall Street - 14th & Main Sts Enjoy the architectural treasures of the banks, brokerage house & other beautiful commerical buildings in Richmond's financial district. Learn about the engineering achievements that produced the modern high rise office building. Cost: $7 walk up or $6 in advance by calling the Valentine Museum, 649-0711.