GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

REGULAR EVENTS

Monday and Friday afternoons
Petanca at Bellreguard.
click for more info: our petanca group

Tuesday mornings
golf in Gandia (short course)
click for more info: our golf group

Tuesday afternoons
learn to dance flamenco at Viva España

Wednesday mornings
Walking in the hills and countryside, with easier or more challenging groups
click for more info: our walking groups

first Monday of each month - ten-pin bowling

second Tuesday of each month - start of new Luncheon Club
for those members interested in a lunchtime meal, same venue and price (Viva España 13 euros

our occasional fishing trips

Thursday evenings
Dinner
Meet from 7.30 pm for dinner at 8.30 pm.
numbers and menu options (by Wednesday evening) have to be phoned through in advance to: Jackie 610 774 890 or Ana 639 568 932 or the Restuarant 96 285 1931 (practice your Spanish or English.)
or email your choices
includes monthly quizzes (1st Thursday), lucky dip nights (occasional Thursdays), free dinner draw, weekly cash snowball or other entertainment
Members - €13 (from Feb 2008), Guests - €15, or €16 on special nights (eg. music nights)
please adhere to the dress code (see bottom of page)

WHAT'S ON IN 2008

Tuesday 1st January 2008
gentle New Year's Day walk for anyone
leave from Viva España car park at 2pm
more info: Margaret 96 283 9806

Wednesday 2nd January
Start of Ramblers weekly walks 2008

Monday 7th January
Ten pin bowling in Gandia - every first Monday of the month
meet at the Vital bowling alley 6.45 for 7pm start
Those who want to can go for a meal after
more info: Michael 96 283 9082

Tuesday 8th January
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy (every second Tuesday)
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Wednesday 9th January
Start of Strollers weekly walks 2008

Thursday 10th January
Start of 2008 Thursday evening Dinners
with quiz night (normally first Thursday of the month)
and start of membership renewals

Sunday 13th January 2008
visit the pantomine - Little Red Riding Hood
coach to Jalon, from Viva España 1.30pm, matinee performance
with supper after at Monroe's carvery
cost 25€ (coach, tickets & meal), pay by Thursday 10th January
tickets: David 96 287 8298 to 3 Jan; Kay 96 280 8196 to 10 Jan

Tuesday 29th January 2008
AGM at Viva España, 10.30am more info
members proposals or committee nominations should have been submitted by Monday 14th January
come and vote
more info: David 96 287 8298 or Kay 96 280 8196

Friday 1st February cancelled
Flamenco night out to Valencia (with Jaqueline)
for dinner and to see a flamenco show (www.labuleria.com)
by car or coach (depending on numbers), price around 45€
names and deposit by Thursday 24 january
contact: Pam 96 285 4710

Thursday 14th February
Valentine's Dance with music (Mike Ward) and dinner
normal prices: members 13€ and guests 16€

Thursday 21st February
first Lucky Dip night of the year (normally every 3rd Thursday)
randomn seating at dinner (pull your places from a hat) in pairs or singly
come and chat with new people

Thursday 28th February
last Thursday for membership renewal for 2008
club membership info, or Membership Form

Monday 3rd March cancelled / postponed till April exhibition
trip to Alicante by coach, leave Viva España 9am
to see the castle, historic centre, museums or go shopping
more info: Connie 96 287 8097
cost 10 euros (or 12 euros guests)
tickets: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 13th March
second Lucky Dip night of the year, 1 week early due to Easter
randomn seating at dinner in pairs or singly (pull your places from a hat)

Thursday 20th March
Easter dinner dance, rescheduled from Wednesday (due to fallas night)
with Easter Bonnet competition - unisex, see pics
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
dinner and music from part of 'Paisley Park'
normal prices: members 13€ and guests 16€

Friday 4th April cancelled
coach trip to 'Homes and Gardens Show' in Alicante
cost: 15€ including entrance, leave Viva España 9.30am
closing date now
tickets: Rose 96 285 2828

Thursday 10th April
Spanish Night with Spanish guitar music, our own special dance troup & spanish menu
come dressed to the theme: as a bullfighter, flamenco dancer, waiter or in colours of their flag.....
more info: Pam 96 285 4710, Rose 96 285 2828 or Margaret 96 283 9806
see the photos (lots)

Saturday 19th April
Car rally cum treasure hunt, 2-5 per car, start 10.45am
drive around the area following the clues
with optional lunch afterwards at Viva España (13€)
closing date for entries tba, details: more info read story and photos
book with: Beth or Edward 96 283 8942 or 646 541 335

Monday 21st April
trip to L'Olleria glass factory (tour, glass blowing, visitors shop)
and Bodegas Torrevellisca, Fontanares dels Alforins (Onteniente area)- tour, tasting & shop
by coach, DIY lunch, cost 10 euros per head
more info: Connie:

Thursday 15th May
members entertainment night or talent evening - fun for the audience and the participants!
all are welcome: skits, singing, performing, playing music etc.
book your turn: John 96 285 2828

Wednesday 21st May cancelled
overnight trip to Peñiscola, Tarragona & Morella (Gandia Tours)
2 nights/3 days away by coach, half board in Peñiscola,
cost 162€ (including discount, tbc)- open to non members
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 22nd May
Lucky Dip night - 1 week later
come and try your luck, random seating (in pairs or singly)

Wednesday 4th June
Coach journey to Cofrentes (Ayora Valley), to see the countryside
with river trip on Jùcar and visit cave dwellings at Alcala del Jucar
lunch included at Alcala (overlooking gorge) - changed
cost 30 euros members (32 euros non-members) BOOK SOON
leave from Viva España 9am (return around 7.30pm)
tickets: David 96 287 8298

summer activities
a link to an unofficial GASC page of things to do for and with whoever is interested

Thursday 19th June
normal dinner night (NOT lucky dip night - these have been suspended)

Thursday 10th July
Summer Dinner Dance, a chance to wear your fancy frocks
music by 'The Musicman', normal prices (13 euros members, 16 euros guests)

Tuesday 9th September
start of new Luncheon Club - on the second Tuesday of each month
for those members interested in a lunchtime meal, same venue and price (Viva España 13 euros
menu choices need to be given in advance tbc
contact: Rose 96 285 2828

Wednesday 10th September
Visit the Lladro porcelain factory and Valencia
go by coach

Monday 6th October
cruise the Mediterranean for 8 days/7 nights (Quail Cruises)
cost is 655€ (all inclusive but plus 63€ tip), buffet meals, all drinks, gala night
from Valencia to visit MonteCarlo, Corsica, Menorca, Rome, Florence
deposit of 200€ to Kay (first week May) remainder end of August
booking: Kay 96 280 8196

October
walking trip, a couple of nights away to enjoy the countryside
go by car

Thursday 11th December
Christmas Dinner Dance, festive frocks please
music by The Splashes
special raffle, plus sweepstake numbers available in advance
cost tba
tickets from: Kay

What other activities would you like ?

NOTE

The Committee would like to remind members of the dress code for the Thursday evening dinners. Smart Casual Wear, no Shorts, Vests or T-shirts for the men.

Also: all outside events and activities are undertaken at your own risk

for more info on any of these events or other club matters try David on 96 287 8298 or Kay 96 280 8196 or Sally 96 283 8809

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