Nifty Fifty Plus Activities

21 March 2011

NIFTY FIFTIES…PLUS

Welcome New Members

Membership is open to all Highlands residents 50 years of age or above. (Only one member of the family needs to meet the age criteria.)

Call Mike Thompson 454-0501 or Billy Sinclair 717-5494 for more information.

We look forward to meeting you!

Ladies Daytime Bridge – Meets at 1:00 pm. on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday every month in alternating homes. Contact Jean Sinclair at 717-5494 or Julie Wyland at 777-9516.

Ladies Evening Bridge – Meets at 7:00 pm. on the 4^th Thursday every month in alternating homes with tables of varying skill levels.  Contact Nancy Johnson at 748-0881.

Ladies Round Robin Bridge/Marathon Bridge – Teams of two play against one another. For information contact Aileen Ferrua at 777-9974

Men and Women’s Duplicate Bridge – Men and women at all levels, with or without a partner. Call Pat Serrill at 706-1101 for information.

Cribbage Club – Meets monthly at member’s homes. Call Renee Falzone for more information at 717-2354.

Ladies Hand & Foot Cards – Meets on the 2^nd Wednesday every month at the clubhouse or member’s homes. For more information contact Jane Herman at 717-2046.

Men’s Poker Night – Meets every month at the clubhouse. Contact Terry Troxell at 318-9420 for more information.

Quarterly Card and Game Night – Meets quarterly at the clubhouse for games and dinner. Call Mike Thompson at 454-0501 or Billy Sinclair at 717-5494.

3^rd Friday Card & Game Night – Hosted at the clubhouse. For more information call Terry Eng at 768-2495.

Chick Flick Club – Meets monthly to view a movie chosen by the members. Call Mary Seibert at 778-4783.

Couples Bocce Ball – Meet at Verna and Bill Halloran’s home to play. Contact Verna or Bill at 748-2992 for more information.

Fine Arts/Theater Group – Enjoy a variety of performances held in the Richmond area. Contact Pat Johnson at 748-0887 for information.

Foyer Dinner Group – Groups of three couples meet for informal dinners with each taking turns at hosting. Couples are reshuffled for fall and spring, meeting and making new friends. Contact Aileen and John Ferrua at 777-9974 for more information.

Gardening Club – – Hands-on classes, demos, tours and expert discussions on topics chosen by the Garden Club Members.  For more information contact Pat Genco 748-8793 or Patty Watts 768-0616.

Investment Club – Meets periodically at different homes. Contact Pat Serrill at 706-1101 for more information.

Ladies Book Group – Meets every 6 weeks to discuss member selected books. Contact Aileen Ferrua at 777-9974 for more information.

Ladies’ Lunch Bunch – Meets at 11:30 at the Sales Center on the 3^rd Thursday every month to go to a different restaurant. Contact Terry Eng at 768-2495 or Maggie Wilson at 748-9621 for more information.

Men’s Lunch Bunch – Meets 1^st Wednesday of the month to visit different restaurants. Contact John Ross at 365-0122 for more information.

Men’s Macho Matinee – Real men watch these movies. Ed Giebel is the man to call 777-9973.

Music Makers - Musicians playing for each other. Call Renee Falzone 717-2354 for more information.

Swim Finners – Exercise at the pool during the summer. This is a mixed group. For more information call Pat Serrill 706-1101.

Ping Pong Group – Play ping pong in this mixed group at Dave Seibert’s home. Call Dave at 778-4783 for more information.

Tennis Group – Play tennis with others who love the game. Call Mary Ossowski at 748-7165 for more information.

Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselors – Assist local Boy Scout Troops using your experience and skills. Call Peter Watts at 768-0616 for more information.

Christmas Mother – Lady volunteers are members of a committee which raises funds and buys gifts and food for needy families in the Chesterfield / Colonial Heights area. Contact Mike Thompson at 454-0501 or Billy Sinclair at 717-5494.

Christmas Mother – Men sort and distribute food at the fairgrounds. Contact Lacy Gray at 748-7720 to volunteer assistance.

Mentoring at Harrowgate Elementary – Members meet with a student to help with their studies. Contact Jean Sinclair at 717-5494 for more information.

Highland Helpers – This group will assist all Highlands residents as needs arise. Provide meals, assist the sick and provide rides etc. For more information contact Betsy Zehner at 796-3571 or Linda Hawes at 768-0402.

Highland Massey Classic – Golf & Bridge tournaments, 5K Walk/Run, Christmas House tour/tea. Please contact Lacy Gray at 748-7720 or Carrie Hillman at 748-7525

Lucy Corr-Assisted Living – Meets 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday at 2 p.m. to assist residents play Bingo and read to them. To volunteer, call Jo Ann Sandelli at 768-4265 or Susan Gray at 748-7720.

2011 Nifty Fifties Board

President – Mike Thompson 454-0501

1^st Vice President – Elliot Siegel 454-1396

2^nd Vice President – Billy Sinclair 717-5494

Communication Person – Sherry Troxell 318-9420

Treasurer – Carol Wellman 778-4843

Past President – Blaise Genco 748-8793