May 2009 Events

Fri, May 1

6:30P.M.Picnic & a PlayJoin us for a picnic dinner at 6:30pm in the gazebo behind the Walkerton Tavern (2892 Mountain Rd-west of Woodman). Bring your dinner, beverage and a chair. Park in the lot for the Glen Allen Cultural Center then after dinner we will walk over to the Cultural Center around 7:45pm to see the comedy "Funny Money". A mild-mannered CPA accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase, one full of money, which he assumes is illicit cash and he decides to keep, which leads to increasingly hysterical situations. Call 501-5859 for reservations. Admission is $10/$8 for 55+. RSVP is requested before 5/1 by Noon to at 342-7495 or email.

Sat, May 2

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.

Thu, May 7

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, May 9

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.

Tue, May 12

7:00P.M. Collage Located at Glen Allen Library. Join me to see local artist Ichshe Sandler demonstrate some of her collage techniques and current work in "Thinking Outside The Box with Ichshe" at the Glen Allen Branch Library, 10501 Staples Mill Rd., Ph. (804) 756-7523. You can contact by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

Thu, May 14

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.

Fri, May 15

7:30-10P.M. Discovery Join us for our first Discovery for the summer back at Roslyn Center, 8727 River Road (one half mile east of the intersection with Parham). The Discussion will begin at 7:45. The topic is "What plans - projects or vacations, do you have for the summer?". Cost is $3 for members and $5 for others. You can contact at 342-7495 or email.

Sat, May 16

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.

Tue, May 19

6:30P.M. Armchair Trip Ontario Located at North Park Library. Join me at the North Park Branch Library 8508 Franconia Road at the corner with Parham Rd., two blocks away from Parham and Brook Rd. intersection after the I-95 Parham Exit for the Armchair Travel Series: Bruce Peninsula, located in Southern Ontario, Canada. Pat and Owen Brodie show photos of a place of dramatic geological cliff formations. FREE. You can contact by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

Thu, May 21

5:30P.M. Groovin' in the Garden Located at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Old Crow Medicine Show! This is a "can't miss" performance! These wonderful folk/jazz/blues/country/old time musicians put on a terrific show. They've been on Prarie Home Companion, in the PHC movie and on Austin City Limits. Tickets are $25.00. I know it's pricey by Solo standards but you should save up for this one. You can save processing fees of $3.75 by purchasing tickets at the Garden during regular hours of 9 - 5. Gates for this event open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:00. Go to their website and listen to "I Hear Them All" and you'll see why I love these guys. RSVP is requested before 5/20@9:00 to at 282-6720 or email.

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, May 23

3:00P.M. LoveOfFood Film Located at North Park Library. Join me "For The Love of Food" Movie Series where "food serves as a central character, a theme, entertainment or expression." North Park Branch Library 8508 Franconia Road at the corner with Parham Rd., two blocks away from Parham and Brook Rd. intersection after the I-95 Parham Exit. Ph 262-4876. FREE. Movie: Babette's Feast. You can contact by phone no. in Newsletter 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.

Mon, May 25

11:30-2:30P.M. Memorial Day PicnicJoin us at the Roslyn Center Pavilion at 8727 River Road (one half mile east of the intersection with Parham). We will meet at 11:30am to socialize, then start the Grill at 11:45am and Eat from 12-1. After lunch we can play volleyball or take a walk around the property, but no swimming since Roslyn has permanently closed the pool. If it looks like rain bring along some indoor games. All singles and Solo Alumni are welcome. Bring your own food to grill and bring a dish to share. Solo will provide the condiments, beverages and paper products. Cost: $4 SD members and $6 for others. RSVP is requested before 5/24 by 5pm to at 342-7495 or email.

Thu, May 28

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.

Updated5/18/2009