GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

REGULAR EVENTS

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

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

Thursday evenings
Dinner, now at Viva España Restaurante, N332 Oliva.
Meet by 8.00 pm for dinner at 8.30 pm.
numbers and menu options have to be phoned through in advance: Jackie on 610 774 890 or Ana on 96 285 1931
(practice your Spanish or English.)
includes occassional quizzes, bingo, free dinner draw, cash snowball (new) or other entertainment
Members - €12, Guests - €14, or €16 on special nights (eg. music nights) (revised price)
please adhere to the dress code (see bottom of page)

Click this link for diary dates 2006 (this will also open into a new window)

WHAT'S ON IN 2005

Thursday 13th January
Start of 2005 Thursday evening Dinners

Sunday 16th January
"Mother Goose" pantomime matinee at Alcalali with meal afterwards at El Quijote, Orba
Coach from 'Lidl' at 1 45 p.m.(55 only) Others by car
Members - 23€, Guests - 26€
Book now - must confirm before 7 January

Tuesday 25 January
Annual General Meeting at 10.30 am at La Garrota Restaurante, Miramar

Thursday 27th January
Dinner with a 'Burns Night' flavour, Music by "The Two Tonys", La Garrota

Thursday 17th February
Valentines Dance with "The Singing Butcher", La Garrota.
Normal prices: members 12€ and guests 15€. 7.45pm for 8.30 start.

Thursday 24th February
Dinner plus Quiz. From 7.45 for 8.30pm

Tuesday 1st March
A trip to the "City of Porcelain" Lladro factory and lunch after in Albufera.
Members 18€, guests 21€. Meet at Lidl 9.45am
Tickets: from Connie

Friday 18TH March
Dinner plus Quiz. From 7.45 for 8.30pm

Wednesday 23rd March
Easter Dance - with Easter Bonnet contest - unisex
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
Music with Carlo Ferrari - a multi instrumentalist

Monday 11th April
Trip to see 'Shut Your Eyes and Think of England' with the Javea Players.
Gala night cava buffet in Gata. Price (tbc) members 18€, guests 20€
Leaving Lidl at 6.45pm, returning back approx midnight
Tickets: from Kay

Saturday 16th April
Annual Car Treasure Hunt, to include fun driving skills
Start 11am at Flor Azahar (road to Albaida, Gandia),
with meal afterwards 10€ + drink (at approx 2pm)
Register in advance with Alan. Includes prizes

Thursday 21st April
Dinner plus Quiz. From 7.45 for 8.30pm

Saturday 7th May
Trip to see Let The People Sing with The Harlequins in Villajoyosa.
Price 28€ members 32€ guests includes a meal, coach is free.
Starts at 8pm, visit to casino afterwards (bring passport or residencia).
Leave Lidl 7pm. Tickets: from Sylvia.

Wednesday 11 May
Trip to Guadalest with shopping or a walk around the lake (approx 3.5hrs)
Lunch afterwards. Travel by coach, leave Lidl 9.30, back early evening
Costs 17€ members 20€ guests, Tickets: from Sylvia

Thursday 26th May
talk from MABS (cancer Support group) describing their work here on the Costa Blanca.
Normal dinner night.

Tuesday 24th May
Shopping trip to the Bonaire Centre in Valencia, and Lladro 'seconds' shop
with lunch in Bonaire Centre (your choice). Cost 5€ for coach
Leave Lidl 9.30am, returning about 6.30pm
Tickets: from Alan

Thursday 26th May
Club Birthday Celebrations - with The Singing Butcher 'Plus More Entertainment'
normal dinner prices (members 12€ guests 16€) 8 for 8.30pm.
Party Frocks please to help us celebrate 16 official years.

Thursday 23rd June
Midsummer Dance - with Anything Goes singing duo.
Posh clothes please. Normal prices (12€ members 16€ guests)

Tuesday 28th June
Trip to El Puig Monastary and through the caves of Val D'Uixo by canal boat.
lunch afterwards, then an underground shrine. Leave Lidl 9am, return around 7pm
Cost 20€ members 25€ guests
tickets: from Kay

Tuesday 26th July
Mid term meeting at La Garrota in Mirimar. 10.30am and 11am.
All members welcome, Agenda items and nominations for Chairman, Vice and 3 committee members to be sent in writing to the General Secretary by 9th July 2005.
An agenda will be published on 11 July 2005

Thursday 28th July
Jazz evening - summer jazz with the Jubilee Jazzband
normal prices (members 12€ and 16€ for guests)
tickets: from Kay

Thursday 8th September
Fashion show, display of current trends and client's favourites
brought to you from Calpe, live fashion display

Tuesday 27th September
Tour of 2 bodegas, wine museum and (hopefully) an artisan outlet, Utiel-Requena area near Valencia
leave Lidl 9.30 (return around 8pm)
cost to include a 'regional' lunch, 25€ members and 29€ guests
tickets: from Kay

Wednesday 28th september
Weekly walks start again - see walking page for Ramblers,
Strollers first wednesday in October

Thursday 29th september
Horse Racing Night - buy horses, lay bets on horses, name your horse, 8 races, win prizes
Normal dinner. Entry information from David

Saturday 8th October
Auction - morning viewing and afternoon sale.
Bring your items between 10-12noon, listed with a reserve price.
viewing 12noon-2pm, sale starts 2pm.
proceeds to charity

Saturday 15th October
Trip to Benidorm for the evening.
See the show of your choice, dine at leisure, walk the prom.
Return trip by coach, depart Lidl 7pm, leaving Benidorm at 1.30am(change of time)
cost 7€ members 10€ guests.
tickets: from Kay

Thursday 20th October
Trial dinner venue - Moli-Canyar, Potries, for a buffett
Come and socialise with us at a different restaurant
Normal dinner prices (12€ members and 14€ for guests)
names in advance: to Clive

Thursday 3rd November
Country and Western theme evening, music by High Calibre
fancy dress competition, line dancing demonstration, then join in if you wish.
Normal dinner prices
names in advance: to Kay

Thursday 10th November
Dinner at Viva España, Oliva, our venue for the rest of this year
Normal dinner prices (12€ members and 14€ guests).
Names/menu choices in advance to: Jackie on 610 774 890 or Ana on 96 285 1931

Thursday 1st December
Golf tournament for the Jim Vanner Cup
18 holes to be played at Gandia golf course
start time is 10am, for 3 rounds

postponed - Thursday 1 December
Trial dinner venue - Tennis Club, Oliva
come and try another restaurant with us
Special dinner prices (10€ members and 12€ for guests)
pay in advance to: Sally or Margaret

Saturday 10th December
Christmas floor show and casino at Villajogesa
with meal and return coach (leave Lidl 7pm)
price 38€ members, guests ?
tickets from: Sylvia

Thursday 15th December
Christmas dinner with music (Zodiac), Father Christmas and festivities
at Viva España, Oliva. They need numbers and menu choice in advance
Price 25€ members and 30€ guests, by Thursday 8 December
tickets: from Sally

this is the last Thursday dinner until 12th January, see diary for 2006, the walking groups and petanca will be different.

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

follow this link for diary dates 2004 in brief   (this will open into a new window)
or this link for diary dates 2006 (this will also open into a new window)