Thanks to our Destin Snowbird Club Members for an awesome season- safe travels home
Sports Activites
BASKETBALL
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 (01/05/26) 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
Hurricane Lanes
Highway 98 & Matthew Boulevard, Destin, Florida
Contact Hurricane Lanes @ 850-654-5251 for detailed information as there is no Destin Snowbird activity leader for this.
12/11/2025 Update from Hurricane Lanes:
Accepting Teams/Bowlers? YES
Contact: Hurricane Lanes directly
Begins: January 2, 2025
Meeting: 11:30am - assign bowlers to teams if you don't have a foursome
Start Time: Noon - Bowl 3 games
Length: 8 weeks
Team: Adult Mixed
Weekly Fees: $12 per person
GOLF
New this year, we are asking the snowbird golfers to join an app called TeamReach. Get the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. Complete the registration and use code: Destingolf2 when signing up.
The app will inform you about upcoming events, cancellations, etc.
CONTACT: Rick Mettle at rlmettle@aol.com or Fred Gallant at 902-647-1010
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball and many other activities may be available with the DESTIN PARKS and RECREATION. Select this link and scroll down to "PROGRAM".
Contact: 850-654-5184
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 or Email ggauger8824@yahoo.com for additional information and sign up.
FISHING
2/5/2026 Update Date Change - Come join this recreation and fun activity on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Activity will run from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Cost will be $96.12 per person. More information to come. Bob Button is Chairing this and can be reach at 920-203-1559 for more details and sign up.
GAMe ACTIVITIES
BRIDGE
No 2025-2026 updated information at this time.
Please contact Beverly if you are interested in playing bridge with other Destin Snowbirds.
Contact: Beverly Monaco. 850-830-6866
CASINO TRIPS
Snowbird Club Trips to Biloxi Casinos.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Hard Rock Casino with $15 free play - Bus trip cost $30 per person
Thursday, January 29, 2026, Boomtown - $20 Free Play and Buffet - Bus trip cost $30 per person
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, IP Casino - Bus trip cost $30 per person
Bus Departs Destin Walmart at 8:00 AM
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
Starting Thursday January 1, 2026 thru February, 2026.
American Legion on Main St., Destin
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Contact: John Lee at 573-529-2649
MAH JONGG
The 2025-2026 updated information is not available at this time, please check back later.
Mondays at the Methodist Church
Contact: Marie Nesci, 609-558-6006
PINOCHLE
Starting Date is Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Thursdays 1-4 pm at Culvers, Hwy 98, Miramar Beach
Contact Ruth & Dale Heilenbach 708-638-6267 for more details.
POKER
Tuesdays 6-9 pm at Culvers, Hwy 98, Miramar Beach starting date is January 6, 2026.
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
CRAFT SHOW
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Craft Show - 8:30 to 10 then break for meeting, resume at 11:00 to 12:00 noon
Crafters interested in participating in our 2026 Craft Show please contact Bonnie House for additional information.
Crafter Sellers needed - $15 for 6 foot table.
Contact Bonnie House 616-375-2411
LADIES LUNCHEON
Thursday, February 5, 2026 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
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
TGIT PARTIES
Please see the Meeting & Entertainment Page for Dates and Entertainment Performing
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
Information for next season available in December, 2026
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
Tickets can be purchased at the Big Registration and Tuesday meetings or online by clicking below.
THE DESTIN CHRISTMAS PARADE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 Help us kick off the Christmas season! We are looking for snowbird volunteers to be parade walkers behind our Destin Snowbird float to pass out candy while walking and greeting the crowd. The parade begins at 10 am. at the Destin Methodist Church at 200 Beach Street and ends at Stahlman Avenue. Volunteers meet at the Destin Methodist Church around 9:15 am. We also need volunteers to help transport walkers from the Shoreline Church (where walkers can park their cars near the parade end site) to the Methodist Church where the parade begins. After the parade is over, volunteers will have quicker access to their vehicles if they park at the Shoreline Church (140 Palmetto Street). Volunteers will be there to transport you to the parade site. If you'd like to participate, have fun, and meet other snowbirds, come join us. To volunteer, contact John Chodacki at chodacki@yahoo.com.
Contact: John Chodacki 260-602-0244