Sports Activites
BASKETBALL
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 Paul Smithers, 419-265-0203
email: pcsnas@aol.com
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: Judy Kreners, 616-551-9727
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
DESTIN SENIORS SOFTBALL
To be determined
For additional information text coach Doc Joe Agostinelli @850-685-8944 or text Gene Gauger @ 812-457-8379.
TENNIS
To be determined
If you have any questions or concerns you can e mail or call
Contact: Jay Young, 313-410-2353
GAMe ACTIVITIES
EUCHRE
Check back in December 2024
Contact: John Lee at 573-529-2649
CASINO TRIPS
Check back in December, 2024
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.
MAH JONGG
Check back in December, 2024
Contact: Marie Nesci, 609-558-6006
PARTY BRIDGE
Check back in December, 2024
Contact: Charles Cassell, 804-310-9619
PINOCHLE
Check back in December, 2024
Contact: Ed Middendorf, 513-376-2893
POKER
Check back in December, 2024
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
CRAFT SHOW
Crafters interested in participating in our 2025 Craft Show please contact Char Myers.
Contact: Char Myers, 231-690-0084, cmyers1952@gmail.com
LADIES LUNCHEON
Check back in December, 2024
Contacts: Dianne Sikkenga 231-519-2177,
Betty Yarnell 419-615-3913, Marie Fellows 319-430-6641
QUILTING
Check back in December, 2024
Contact:
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
The lunch locations:
Check back in December, 2024
Lunch is after Tuesday Snowbird meetings.
Contact: Jan Langham, 517-528-6810
TGIT PARTIES
Thank Goodness It's Tuesday
Tuesdays
Jan 7, 2025(Flash Flood)
Jan 21, 2025 (Todd Herendeen)
Feb 4, 2025 (Michael Bethea)
Feb 18, 2025 (Bobby D).
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
Check back in December, 2024
Contact: Ruth Beckett, 616-570-7818
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE - Sold out
Check back in December 2024
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
