Here Is Your June Update
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Meetings & Entertainment | Storage Info | Registration Info | Activity Sheet
Here Is Your June Update
QUICK LINKS
Meetings & Entertainment | Storage Info | Registration Info | Activity Sheet
Afternoon Trivia - New 2026/2027 Brain Teaser Activity
Bring your Trivia Team and enjoy a round of General Knowledge Trivia. Looking to hold this activity at The Palms weekly. We thank Will & Lucille Roger as our co-event coordinators for the new 2026/2027 gentle brain teasing fun that will put a smile on your face. Look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Beer Tasting Events - New 2026/2027 Social Activity
We thank Bob Button and Steve Holderer for being our Beer Tasting event coordinators. We will enjoy some of the local tastings during our Snowbird season. Look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Bike Riding Group - New 2026/2027 Fun Activity
Need two volunteers to be the co-event coordinators for the new 2026/2027 Bike Riding Group. Please reach out to VP Bob Button at 920-203-1559 to discuss more details on this exciting activity.
Billiards - New 2026/2027 Fun Time
We thank Bill Arenz for being our event coordinator. Will we find our next pool hall hustler, or be amazed by some awesome trick shots. So let's rack them up, and have a good time with other Snowbirds once a week. Need one other co-event coordinator for the new 2026/2027 Pool Hall fun. Please reach out to Bill Arenz at 612-298-0232 to discuss more details on this exciting activity. Look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Chair Volleyball - A New adaptive low impact version of volleyball for the 2026/2027 Season
Bring a Beachball, and a chair, setup the net and get ready for some awesome fun. Volunteers are needed to be the co-event coordinators for the new 2026/2027 activity. Please reach out to VP Bob Button at 920-203-1559 to discuss more details on this exciting activity.
Cornhole Tournaments - New 2026/2027 Activity
Get you bags ready, let's score some enjoyable times. One or two days a week at Auston's during our season. We thank Vince Calcana at 315-278-4280 and Bill Arenz at 612-298-0232 for volunteering to be the co-event coordinators for this new 2026/2027 activity. Look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Spirits Tasting Events - New 2026/2027 Social Activity
We thank Teresa Holderer for being our Spirits Tasting event coordinator. We will enjoy some of the local tastings during our Snowbird season through the cooperation of ABC Liqours. Looking for co-coordinator to assist Teresa Holderer at 586-557-0557, please reach out to her to discuss more details on this exciting activity. Look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Walking Club - New 2026/2027 Fun Activity
We thank Brenda Murphy for volunteering to lead this once a week activity during the season. Please reach out to Brenda Murphy at 989-860-8741 to discuss more details on this exciting activity as we could use an additional event coordinator to assist Brenda. Look for more information as we get closer to the season. Turkey Creek Nature Trail could be a fun addition for this group.
Wine Tasting Events - New 2026/2027 Social Activity
We thank Gene & Sandy Holzer for being our Wine Tasting event coordinators. We will enjoy some of the local tastings during our Snowbird season with coordination with ABC Liquors and More. Please contact Gene & Sandy Holzer 651-303-0885 for more details, and look for more information as we get closer to the season.
Again this upcoming Snowbird season, we will be cruising on the Southern Star departing from the Destin Harbor! The Cruise is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2027 with a 2:30 Boarding - Boat Departs at 3:00 p.m. More Information for the Cruise, including how to register and pay, will be available in December, 2026
If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact:
Steve Holderer at 586-696-2704
We will be offering one or more fishing trips departing from Destin Harbor. Last year's trip was a lot of fun and we would like to expand this activity. More information to come. Bob Button and Steve Holderer will be coordinating these trips. Bob can be reached at 920-203-1559 and Steve at 586-696-2704 if you have any questions in the meantime.
Both activities will start on Monday, January 4th, 2027. More information to come.
Save the date of Tuesday, February 9, 2027. More information to come from Bonnie House, our event coordinator.
Check out the latest by clicking on the following: Meetings and Entertainment
ECCO Motors will be providing the Club the use of a Golf Cart to assist with the Tuesday morning meeting transportation from the remote parking areas. Please check out this business for your Golf Cart needs. More information to come in the next couple of months on this.
Ron Buss will be coordinating a Fun, Fast, and Frequent Golf schedule. Use the TeamReach App to see Ron's updates or contact him at 260-908-2802 or dsbirdgolf@gmail.com

Rick Mettle (President)
Bob Button (1st Vice-President)
Steve Holderer (2nd Vice-President)
Cindy Varnell (Secretary)
Ann Haley (Treasurer)
Ruth Beckett (Prize Committee Director)
Linda Zukonik (Registration Director)
Ed Millard (Webmaster),
Ted Spring (Publicity Director)
Dean Harper (Member-at Large),
Brenda Murphy (Member-at-Large)
Steve Ericson (Immediate Past President).
Area vendors who would like to support the Destin Snowbirds please click below
Destin Snowbird Storage Unit
193 Stahlman Ave, Locker #108
Destin, Florida
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APRIL, 2026

Visit the Destin Chamber of Commerce site for all the information covering the Destin area
Q. So . . . what do Destin Snowbirds actually do?
A. In addition to the weekly meetings and entertainment, snowbirds can enjoy many planned activities and events during their stay in Destin. These activities and events can be found by clicking on the Club Activities page.
Q. Sounds like fun! How do I join the Destin Snowbirds?
A. You sign up at a Registration event. See the Registration page for information.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. See the Registration page for fees. Some activities are free and others are reasonably priced to cover cost.
Q. I would like to get more involved with the Destin Snowbirds, how do I do that?
A. We welcome your interest! Fill in your personal information on the back of the Registration Card when you register. You may also contact a chairperson of an event or activity or a member of the Board of Directors.
Parking is free for snowbirds at the Tuesday meetings.


Explore Destin Snowbird Golf Play days and tournaments. Destin area golf courses offer special rates for snowbirds.
Looking for some fun for the day?
You can find tours, sports, classes, and activities for everyone. Whether it's bowling or billiards, pickle ball or basketball, crafts or cruises or something else, you'll find many activities to enjoy with other snowbirds.
Keep up to date with events going on in the area! There are many fun and interesting things to do in and around the Destin area.