Sports Activites
BASKETBALL
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Snowbird Legends Basketball League
Mondays 8AM – 10AM
@ The Life Center - Destin United Methodist Church
200 Beach Drive, Destin
The WCS Basketball group is a game organized to offer play to the Senior crowd who would/still enjoy this form of exercise and competition while in the Destin area.
We play starting the 1st Monday (01/06/25) and every week until the end of February. Those who are local or have a longer window of time, are able to get a head start or play into March if enough are available beyond the 2 months.
Play is 1/2 court, and teams are made up as fellows show up rotation after each game is usual. We generally follow the National Senior Games rules of play. 3 on 3, or if more are available, 4 on 4 or 5 on 5. We have both ends with baskets,
thus we can easily accommodate 12 to 20 players. Best to bring white and dark shirts, good court shoes etc.
There is no cost at play time, however it's customary that we chip in an amount at the end of Feb. for a presentation
to the DUMC for use of the beautiful courts. Generally, we've figured a $5 per visit as a suggestion.
Our ages range from about mid 40's to the oldest at 88. So don't use age as a reason not to give it a try. Several plyers
bring their Favorite BB, so you don't need any equipment.
Please feel free to join us to see if this is an activity you'd like to be a part of thanks
Coordinator Paul Smithers, 419-265-0203
email: pcsnas@aol.com
BOWLING
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Fridays 11:30 am
Hurricane Lanes
Highway 98 & Matthew Boulevard, Destin, Florida
Contact Hurricane Lanes
PICKLEBALL
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Destin Community Center
Pickleball and many other activities may be available with the Destin Senior Programs. Select this link and scroll down to "Senior Program Information".
Contact: 850-654-5184
2026 DESTIN SENIORS SOFTBALL
Come join this recreation and fun activity. Open to 50+ years of age, MEN and WOMEN. Bring your glove and shoes. We play double headers on Mondays and possibly on some Wednesdays. We play starting on January 5th and run through the end of February. All games start at 10:00 AM. We car pool to games. Cost is $10.00 for the season.
We play our home games in Niceville at: Niceville Skate Park 200 Campbell Drive Niceville, FL 32578.
When we travel to Panama City we play at: Frank Brown Park 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32413
When we travel to Pensacola we play at: Exchange Park 3200 E Lakeview Ave. Pensacola, FL 32503
Contact: Gene Gauger @ 812-457-8379 by TEXT for additional information and sign up.
GAMe ACTIVITIES
BRIDGE
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Please contact Beverly if you are interested in playing bridge with other Destin Snowbirds.
Contact: Beverly Monaco. 850-830-6866
CASINO TRIPS
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Snowbird Club Trips to Biloxi Casinos.
Contact: Ruth Beckett, 616-570-7818
But, for those who enjoy gaming, and would like to go on another date. Good Time Tour representative and escort Joy Mayer is attending every Tuesday morning meeting to sign snowbirds up for trips to the Biloxi casinos.
EUCHRE
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Starting January 2, 2025
American Legion on Main St., Destin
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Every Thursday in January and February
Contact: John Lee at 573-529-2649
MAH JONGG
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Mondays at Pizza Hut
Contact: Marie Nesci, 609-558-6006
PINOCHLE
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Thursdays 1-4 pm at Pizza Hut Beginning 1-9-25.
Contact Ruth & Dale Heilenbach 708-638-6267
POKER
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Tuesdays 6-9 pm at Culvers, Hwy 98, Miramar Beach starting 1-7-25
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
CRAFT SHOW
2026 Date TBD
Crafters interested in participating in our 2026 Craft Show please contact Bonnie House.
Contact Bonnie House 616-375-2411
LADIES LUNCHEON
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Thursday February 6, 2025, at Auston's 11:30-2:30 Doors open at 11:00 Buffet $35
Contacts: Dianne Sikkenga 231-519-2177,
Betty Yarnell 419-615-3913, Marie Fellows 319-430-6641
QUILTING
NEED CHAIRPERSON FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
CHEERS AND TEARS
Send messages of Congratulations or Condolences
Snowbirds, if you know of a fellow Snowbird or close family member who is deserving of a message of Congratulations or Thank-you or would appreciate the support of a message of Condolence, Sympathy or Encouragement due to illness or accident, contact Cindy Varnell to send an appropriate card.
Provide the recipient's name, address and reason for acknowledgement.
Contact: Cindy Varnell at 865-742-9348
SINGLES FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Lunch every Tuesday following Snowbird Meetings
The lunch locations:
To Be Determined
Lunch is after Tuesday Snowbird meetings.
Contact: Jan Langham, 517-528-6810
Will need a new Chairperson for the
2025-2026 Season
TGIT PARTIES
Thank Goodness It's Tuesday
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Tuesday Happy Hour (3:00 to 6:00)
@ Lulu's
$5 per person at the door, entertainment and dancing, special drink prices.
Must wear Membership badge.
Contact: Ray and Cindy Varnell, 865-742-9348
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE
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Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CHRISTMAS STREET PARADE Please check back in late fall of 2025 for the 2025-2026 updated information.
Contact: John Chodacki 260-602-0244