Sports Activites
BASKETBALL
Paul Smithers Snowbird Legends Basketball League
Mondays 8AM – 10AM
@ The Life Center - Destin United Methodist Church
200 Beach Drive, Destin
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.
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: Tom Willie, 715-791-9515
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
Gulf of Mexico Charter Boat fishing for Snowbirds. For information, see Tom at one of the vendor tables at Snowbird meetings.
Contact: Tom Willie, 715-791-9515
PICKLEBALL
Destin Community Center
Pickleball and many other activities are available with the Destin Senior Programs. Select this link and scroll down to "Senior Program Information". Also see the City of Destin Weekly Program Updates, linked on the Area Activities page.
Contact: 850-654-5184
SKEET SHOOTING
Saturday mornings at 10:00am
@ Hurlburt Airforce Base shooting range
Please call Denny each week to confirm your participation and to check any schedule variations. Bring your own guns. Sign up at the Snowbird meetings.
Contact: Denny Kugler, 612-328-0566
TENNIS
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00 am
@ Silver Shells and Silver Dunes Tennis Courts
Contacts: Jay Young, 313-410-2353
Patty Petty, 850-200-0508
GAMe ACTIVITIES
EUCHRE
5PM-8PM - Happy Hour is 4PM-6PM
@ Acme Oyster House - Seascape Town Centre
90 Seascape Dr. Suite 101 Destin
Prepare yourself for a fun evening of Euchre!
A $5 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.
And remember, order your partner and go alone!
Contacts: Terry Doherty, 352-450-7739
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 pm to 3:30 pm in the Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Avenue - The Roost
Contact: Beth Yadsko, 814-574-3434
PARTY BRIDGE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Contact Charles Cassell (804)310-8619
PINOCHLE
Thursdays at 2:00 pm in the Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Avenue - The Roost
Contact: Ed Middendorf, 513-376-2893
POKER
Mondays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Seascape Conference Center
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
CRAFT SHOWS
Destin Community Center Auditorium
Come and see crafts made by your fellow Snowbirds. You may find a treasure to purchase for yourself or a friend or family member.
All of our crafters are Destin Snowbirds. If you would like to display your items, there will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the Roost to reserve your table.
Contact: Joanne Andrychuk, 850-650-0175 - joanne_andrychuk@hotmail.com
FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
TO BE ANNOUNCED
QUILTING
Join Shirley on Wednesdays at 1:30
@ the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church at 50 Beach Rd.
Contact: Shirley McClary 215 869 9736
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: Pat Hager; phager60@hotmail.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMPUTER CLUB
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
@ South Walton Computer and Technology Club - Faith Assembly Church Hall, 306 S. Geronimo Street, Miramar Beach
Membership is only $10 for the entire season
Classes designed for all levels - Microsoft Windows 10, Apple iPad iOS 13 & Technology Talks.
Select this Meeting Schedule for more meeting details
Leaders: Carl Loftstrom, Larry Wons and Eddie Branch
Snowbird Contact: Ken Lemire, 850-502-2188, kenl@mnsi.net
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!
SINGLES FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Lunch every Tuesday for singles.
The Singles Friendship Club meets for lunch every Tuesday after the Snowbird meetings at various area restaurants. Locations are announced at the meetings, and are also available in "What's New?" on the Home page of this website.
Contact: Jan Langham, 517-528-6810
TGIT PARTIES
Thank Goodness It's Tuesday
Tuesday Happy Hour (3:00 to 6:00)
@ Seascape Conference Center.
$5 per person at the door, entertainment and dancing, special drink prices.
Contact: Ray and Cindy Varnell, 865-742-9348
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE
Details to come
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
Sunday, December 13, 2020
4:30 - 7:00pm
@ Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
210 US-98, Destin, FL 32541
We will start at 4:30 pm. and end around 7 p.m. and the cost will be $20 per person.
Contact: Ray and Cindy Varnell, 865-742-934
CHRISTMAS STREET PARADE
Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 10:00am
Join the Destin Snowbirds in marching with the Snowbird Float in the City of Destin Christmas parade!
The parade route is from the parking lot at Old Time Pottery, off Main Street, Destin along Highway 98 west to the Community Center (the Roost).
Arrive dressed in your best Christmas-y outfit / hat at 9:00 am. Arrange your own parking and a return to your car after the parade with a friend.
Be prepared to walk the two mile parade route along with the Snowbird Float, and... Have Fun!
Contact: Charles Cassell, 805-310-8619, cccsnowbird@gmail.com