Sports Activites
BASKETBALL
Paul Smithers Snowbird Legends Basketball League
Mondays 8AM – 10AM
@ The Life Center - Destin United Methodist Church
200 Beach Drive, Destin
Our early season, with early snowbirds and our local players, starts the first Monday in November and continues through the end of December.
Our regular season starts the first Monday in January and continues through the end of March.
There will be possible holiday/event dates with no play. Please contact the coordinator to verify any closings for holiday/events.
Please email/call/text the coordinator to get on the basketball email list to be updated on play. We also try to play year-round if we have enough players to play.
Our program is open to local players 55 and older and to the snowbird groups in Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Navarre Beach.
In the past couple of years, we’ve had 20-25 active players, the majority of whom aged from 60-79. We expect most of our players from last year to return.
We play half-court, typically 3-on-3, generally using the rules set by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA). Teams are “pick up”, dark shirts against light shirts. The church has a strict rule – “no shirts and skins”. So as an alternative, we ask that you wear a dark shirt and bring a white shirt as well.
There is no charge to play currently. It is our custom to take up a collection during our main season and make a donation to the church. Normally we ask everyone who can donate to give $30.
Coordinator Larry Farekas: lfar1387@juno.com, 414-554-3024
BILLIARDS
Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
@ Hurricane Lanes
34876 Emerald Coast Parkway (Hwy 98), Destin
Welcome billiards players, men and women! With sufficient participation, we plan an enjoyable handicapped league for next season. We look forward to seeing you, make sure you remember to pack your cue, if you have one, when you travel south. The game is 9 ball. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase.
Contact: Need a Chairperson
BOWLING
Fridays 11:30 am
Hurricane Lanes
Highway 98 & Matthew Boulevard, Destin, Florida
This is a shared activity with Walton County Snowbirds. Each week we enjoy three games of bowling for $9 and there is a year-end pizza party! Arrive with your four person team or as an individual / couple and you will be placed on a team.
Contact: Tom Franklin, 218-230-3212.
Wednesday Bowling at Uncle Buck's
Snowbirds can bowl every Wednesday at Uncle Buck's for 1 hour for 1/2 price from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, January 8 through February 26. No need to sign up ahead of time, just show up and show your Snowbird Badge. Happy Hour specials are available from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
FISHING
Information not available at this time
Contact: Need Chairperson
PICKLEBALL
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
SKEET SHOOTING
Saturday mornings at 10:00am @ Hurlburt Airforce Base shooting range
Please call Fred each week to confirm your participation and to check any schedule variations. Bring your own guns. Sign up at the Snowbird meetings.
Contact: Fred M. O'Bryan, 859494-4350
DESTIN SENIORS SOFTBALL
We play a doubleheader on Mondays and Wednesdays either at Destin or Niceville and travel to Pensacola and Panama City. We start the first of the year and go through the end of February and maybe into March if we have enough players. The age is open to 50+ years of age. Cost may be $20 for the season
Contact:
Gene Gauger, ggauger8825@yahoo.com
812-457-8379
TENNIS
The official beginning of the 2022 Snowbirds Tennis season will be next Saturday, January 15 at 11:00. We will be playing at Pelican Beach.
The weekly schedule will be:
Mondays - 11:00 - 1:00
Wednesdays - 11:00 - 1:00
Fridaysdays - 11:00 - 1:00
Looking forward to seeing you all on the courts soon!
If you have any questions or concerns you can e mail or call
Contacts: Jay Young, 313-410-2353
Patty Petty, patty@kkzo.com 850-200-0508
GAMe ACTIVITIES
EUCHRE
Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Culvers at 98 & Holiday
Prepare yourself for a fun evening of Euchre!
A $5:00 per person fee each week goes towards prizes, awarded to the top three and to the player with the lowest score. A round consists of eight hands, each player deals twice. The winning team stays at the table and changes partners; the losing team moves to another table and also changes partners. Eight rounds are played each evening.
Contact: John Lee, 573-529-2649
CASINO TRIPS
The Destin Snowbirds will no longer be signing people up for Casino Trips.
But, for those who enjoy gaming, all is not lost. (pun intended). Good Time Tour representative and escort Joy Mayer is attending every Tuesday morning meeting to sign snowbirds up for trips to the Biloxi casinos.
MAH JONGG
Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Destin Community Center
Contact: Diane Hartzog, 414-403-1533
or Cyndi Bunna, 734-776-5038
PARTY BRIDGE
information will be posted for the
2021 - 2022 season when available
Contact Charles Cassell (804)310-8619
PINOCHLE
Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Community Center.
Starting on January 6, 2022
Contact: Ed Middendorf, 513-376-2893
POKER
Culvers Restaurant, 12540 Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach, Fl 32550. Tuesdays 6 to 9pm.
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
CRAFT SHOWS
A Craft Show will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 before and after the snowbird meeting. Anyone interested in participating please contact Char Myers
Contact: Char Myers, 231-690-0084, cmyers1952@gmail.com
FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
Fashion Show is scheduled February 16 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm
at Louisiana Lagniappe. Cost $35
Contact: Marie Fellows, 319-430-6641, mlfellows37@gmail.com
QUILTING
Is on Wednesday at 1:30 at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 50 Beach St. Destin
Contact: Phyllis Hall, 616-340-2053
WRITERS GROUP
Find your inner voice by joining other aspiring writers!
Fridays from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon @ the Destin Library
All types of writing are welcome including fictIon, non-fiction and song lyrics. No charge to attend.
Groups will be limited to 8 individuals.
Contact: Need Chairperson
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMPUTER CLUB
Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 it has been decided to suspend meetings for the 2021-22 Snowbird Season. Anyone who has computer related questions or problems feel free to contact Carl Lofstrom, President, South Walton Computer and Technology Club (SWCTC) at sandcloud@embarqmail.com
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
NEW ORLEANS BUS TRIP!
Feb 20-21, 2022- Mardi Gras Overnight
Contact: Don Collins, donc@cogeco.ca
SINGLES FRIENDSHIP CLUB
The January lunches:
Tuesday January 25 Back Porch
Tuesday, February 1 Mimmo's
Tuesday, February 8 Tommy Bahama's
Tuesday, February 15 Indian Bayou Golf Club
Tuesday, February 22 Brotula's
Lunch is after the 10 a.m. meeting.
Contact: Jan Langham, 517-528-6810
TGIT PARTIES
Will begin again in 2022
Thank Goodness It's Tuesday
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
Todd Herendeen Dinner Bus Trip
Thursday, January 27 Bus ride to and from the Todd Herendeen Theatre in Panama City
Dinner and show
Cost $55
Contact: Patti Daun, 920-207-9023
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE
Place: Lucille's Kitchen and Music Hall
60 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach, FL.
Entrance to Seascape off of Hwy. 98
Time: 5 to 9pm. Doors open at 4:30pm
Happy Hour until 6:00pm
Dinner around 6:00 pm
Entertainment: David Hall
Buffet Dinner menu. Fried and grilled Mahi, grilled chicken breast, rice, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad bowl and dressings and sheet cake dessert. Tea and water.
Cost $35
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
Sunday Dec. 12, 2021 - 4:30 - 7:00 - Lighted Boat Parade at Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer
Contact: Ray and Cindy Varnell, 865-742-934
