November 2008 Events

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Sat, Nov 1

1:00P.M. 9th B Stew Fest Located at 17th Street Farmers Market. Weather permitting. Stew masters from across the South come with their crews and pots to compete for the trophy at this 9th Annual Brunswick Stew Festival. Contact me to agree on a place to meet and enjoy some of the other activities of the festival including live music. FREE. More info @ 646-0310 or www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com A stroll in the area afterwards is a choice. RSVP is requested before 11/1@10:00 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

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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, Nov 6

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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, Nov 7

6:00P.M. Dinner & a PlayJoin us for a mexican dinner at 6pm at El Chapala located at 8800 Landmark (at the intersection of Parham and Staples Mill). After dinner we will meet at the Glen Allen Cultural Center on Mountain Rd (west of Woodman) around 7:45pm to see the "Music Man". Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, cons the people of River City into buying instruments and uniforms for a band he vows to organize, despite knowing nothing about music. Call 501-5859 for reservations, Admission is $10/$8 for 55+. RSVP is requested before 11/7 by 3pm to at 342-7495 or email.


Sat, Nov 8

9:00P.M. Good4theHEART Located at Bon Secours Heart Inst.. "Good for the Heart" on Sat Nov 8, from 9 am to 1 pm at Bon Secours Heart Institute, Corner of Glenside & Forest Avenue, 7001 Forest Ave. will include Yoga, Tai Chi, Wii Fit and healthy cooking demonstrations; free health screenings and door prizes. Physician Seminars: Controlling high blood pressure & cholesterol, diabetes & heart disease. Advance registration is requested; an appointment is required for the health screenings at Ph 359-WELL asap. Leave a message with your name & phone number for someone to call you back on the next business day. See you there! RSVP is requested before 11/6@2:00 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

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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.

Thu, Nov 13

6:30P.M. Mini Greek FestivalJoin me for dinner at the Mini Greek Festival held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Avenue (between Cary & Grove). You can contact at 272-2793 or email.

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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, Nov 15

11:00A.M. Chili Open House Located at James River Cellars. Meet me at the Winery at 11008 Washington Highway (Route 1) which is just north of Virginia Center Commons. The event is open from 10:00 to 6:00 so come any time. I'll be there at 11:00. Cost is $6.00 and includes a bowl of chili, wine tasting and a souvenier wine glass. There will be tours and other promotions. Call or email me for more info. RSVP is requested before 11/14@9:00p.m. to at 282-6720 or email.

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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, Nov 20

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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, Nov 21

7:30-9:30P.M. Discovery Join us for Discovery at the Stratford Hills Ukrops located at 7045 Forest Hill Road at Chippenham Pkwy. Get your dinner and meet us in the upstairs section. Topic "What do the holidays mean to you" You can contact at 342-7495 or email.


Sat, Nov 22

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

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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.

Thu, Nov 27

2:00P.M. Thanksgiving DinnerLooking for a way to enjoy Thanksgiving Day. Join us for dinner at Klara's Kitchen, 11360 Iron Bridge Road in Chester. Meet at 3133 Blithewood Drive @1:30pm to carpool and/or caravan to the restaurant. Reservations required. RSVP is requested before 11/24 by 8pm to at 272-2793 or email.


Sun, Nov 30

1:30P.M. WILTON HOUSE Located at Wilton House Museum. Holiday Family Open House Sunday, November 30, 2008; 1:00 p.m.~4:00 p.m. Come celebrate the holidays in Colonial Virginia! Tour the festively decorated Wilton House at 215 South Wilton Road, Richmond's only 18th century plantation home. Relax with a cup of warm cider and, as an option, enjoy performances taking place. A peek at the gardens is also worth it even at this time of year. Performances TBA. FREE admission and (narrow)street parking. Donations Encouraged. RSVP by 10:30 a.m. Sunday Novd at the 5400 block of Cary Street Road: (turn left if coming from Powhite OR right if coming from Univ of Richmond)** Wilton House is at the END of South Wilton Road,** in the same area as Agecroft Hall and Virginia House. www.WiltonHouseMuseum.org RSVP is requested before 11/30@10:30 to by phone no. in Newsletter or email.

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