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Our permanent venue is the Viva España, Oliva.
seats and menus must be booked in advance, see below for menu link
Diary dates below. Please note: some of these diary dates/events may be provisional
most excursions and events are open to non members
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday and Friday afternoons
Petanca at Bellreguard. 2pm
click for more info: our petanca group
Tuesday mornings
golf in Gandia (short course)
click for more info: our golf group
Tuesday afternoons
learn to dance flamenco at Viva España 5.30
Wednesday mornings
walking in the hills and countryside, with easier or more challenging groups 11 am
click for more info: our walking groups
on hold_as gandia is shutting during week and our time slot has been taken at Ondara - ten-pin bowling
second Tuesday of each month - Luncheon Club
for those members interested in a lunchtime meal (2 for 2.30pm),
same venue and price (Viva España 13 euros), book meal with them by Monday evening
our occasional fishing trips
Thursday evenings
dinner
Meet from 7.30 pm for dinner at 8.30 pm.
numbers and menu options (before dinner for normal nights or by Wednesday evening on quiz/dance/special nights) have to be phoned through in advance to: Jackie 610 774 890 or Ana 639 568 932 or the Restuarant 96 285 1931 (practice your Spanish or English.)
or email your choices
includes monthly quizzes (1st Thursday), weekly cash snowball, or other entertainment
Members - €13, Guests - €15, or €16 on special nights (eg. music nights). If you wish to book a table for your guests please telephone the 'Table Monitor' = Kay 96 280 8196 by Wednesday evening.
Please adhere to the dress code (see bottom of page)
WHAT'S ON IN 2009
Thursday 1st January 2009
New Years Day walk - somewhere simple, a nice easy walk through the groves for those who need it! Meet Viva España car park 2pm
Thursday 8th January 2009
First dinner night & quiz of the year
and start of membership renewals
Sunday 18th January 2009
Trip to panto - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Careline Theatre in Alcalali
with Dinner afterwards at Monroe´s
leave Viva España 1.30 pm
cost 26 euros members (28 non-members) children 15 euros (coach, entrada and dinner)
contact: Pam
Monday 26th January 2009
Petanca tournament in Bellreguard, ladies v gents, with lunch after
this is a revived annual event but postponed till January
see petanca page for more info
Tuesday 27th January 2009
AGM at Viva España, 10.30am
members proposals, committee & vice president nominations must be submitted by Monday 12th January, come and vote
more info: David or Kay
Thursday 29th January 2009
'Guess Who' night, bring a childhood photo (under 18) for us all to guess who it is
prize for most recognised picture, and for those that get the most correct
Tuesday 3rd February 2009
First ten pin bowling night of 2009
Tuesday 10th February 2009
First Second Tuesday Lunch Club of 2009
for those members interested in a lunchtime meal (2 for 2.30pm), same venue and price (Viva España 13 euros)
menu choices need to be given to Viva España in advance by Monday evening
Thursday 12th February 2009
Valentine's Dinner Dance, with 'On The Brink'
normal prices: members 13€ and guests 16€
Tuesday 10th March
Trip to Burriana for orange exhbition & Onda to fascinating animal/plant museum. Go by coach, DIY lunch. Leave Viva España 8.45am. Cost 12.50€ members, 15 non members. Tickets: David
Thursday 19th March
Talking evening - holiday experiences
tell us all about them, bring your memoirs and share them with us
Thursday 9th April
Easter dinner dance, with Easter Bonnet competition - unisex,
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
dinner and music (Jim Douglas-Stewart)
normal prices: members 13€ and guests 16€
weekend 25-27 April provisional date
Next walking weekend away - in the countryside somewhere
we shall try two this year (spring and autumn)
Thursday 7th May
Quiz with music and dancing, outfits (optional) from the 60's, 70's & 80s (punk, flower power, R&R)
tonight's quiz will be on a musical theme - it will be a dance night with quiz!
Saturday 16th May
Car rally cum treasure hunt, 2-5 per car, start 10.45am tbc
drive around the area following the clues
Tuesday 26th May
Explore Murcia (old town) (hydraulic mills museum), go by coach
Thursday 18th June
Nearly Mid-Summer dance, dinner, music etc
Wednesday 15th July
Hawaiian Beach party - beach wear, grass skirts, bright shirts.......
7pm into evening, hopefully Oliva beach (Pau Pi, near Marina) tbc.
with sandcastle competition, silly races, ball games,
bring your own food & drink, but we'll provide sangria
bring chairs etc if you want
Thursday 30 July (tbc)
sing-along music night - more fun for us all, and we're keeping it in house!
come and sing-along to the music you know
Wednesday 5 August
Moon Walk, along the edge of the sand in the light of the full moon
picnic first, then a flat stroll to a night-time chiringuita then back to the cars
Thursday 27 August (tbc)
Karaoke night, with Carol
listen to us trying our best, or have a go yourselves!
Thursday 3 September
Musical & film quiz night (normal quiz night with a theme)
Saturday 12 September
coach trip to Casino Mediterraneo Villajoyosa for the evening
dinner at night club, for Spanish cabaret show, buffet meal & dancing
then visit casino - for gambling you need ID (eg. passport)
cost tbc
Saturday 19 September
Rastro at Viva España, start time 9.30
book a table in advance - set up at 9am
Thursday 24 September
Dinner Dance, with music & entertainment from 'Nomad' tbc
a fellow in a long black coat and top hat!
Wednesday 30 September
walks start again - tbc
Tuesday 6 October
coach trip to Guadalest tbc
solar powered boat trip, stroll in village or walk around lake, visit Algar waterfalls
DIY lunch
Thursday 29 October
Dinner Dance - Jazz night
Tuesday 3 November
brewery visit in Valencia tbc
Thursday 12 November
'Guess Who' photo night
bring along a photo of yourself in your 20's
Saturday 21 - Monday 23 November
walking trip away for a couple of nights - tbc
Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 December
coach trip to Barcelona - tbc
Christmas lights, shopping, sight seeing
Thursday 10 December
Christmas Dinner Dance at Viva España
more info later
(last Thursday dinner of year)
What other Activities would you like ?
NOTE
The Committee would like to remind members of the dress code for the Thursday evening dinners. Smart Casual Wear, no Shorts, Vests or T-shirts for the men. Dinner at venue, meet by 7.45 p.m. for dinner at 8.30 pm. includes occasional quizzes, free dinner draw, Snowball or other entertainment Members - €13, Guests - €15, or €16 on special nights (eg. music nights)
Also: all outside events and activities are taken at your own risk.
For any info contact David: Tel: 96 287 8298 or email him:President@GandiaAreaSocialClub.com
Website: www.gandiaareasocialclub.com
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