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

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

monthly tenpin bowling and 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: Jackie on 610 774 890 or Ana on 96 285 1931 (practice your Spanish or English.)
or email your choices to Jackie
includes monthly quizzes, and foodtheme nights, free dinner draw, weekly cash snowball or other entertainment
Members - €12, Guests - €14, or €16 on special nights (eg. music nights)
please adhere to the dress code (see bottom of page)

WHAT'S ON IN 2006

Sunday 1st January
Special New Year's Day walk

Wednesday 4th January
Start of 2006 weekly walks, with two walking groups (easy walks and medium walks)

Thursday 12th January
Start of 2006 Thursday evening Dinners
trial night at the new hotel in Miramar - Hotel Miramar Playa
turn left at roundabout with painted fishing boat, Miramar playa.
we need numbers in advance, by Tuesday 10th January
names to: David 96 287 8298 or Kay 96 280 8196

Sunday 15th January
"Treasure Island" pantomime matinee at Alcalali (Careline Theatre)
meal afterwards at El Quijote Restuarant, Orba
Coach from Lidl at 1 30 pm
Members - 26€, Guests - 30€, kids - 20€
Book before 15 December 2005
tickets from: Pat

Tuesday 17th January
Monthly golf tournament in Gandia
for the 'much coveted' monthly trophy, first competition of 2006
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Tuesday 31st January
2006 Annual General Meeting at 10.30 am, venue Hotel Mirimar Playa
send in your agenda items and nominations for extra committee members to Secretary by Monday 16 January

Tuesday 14 February
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Thursday 16th February
Valentines Dance with Chloe (she impersonates Tina Turner)
Normal prices: members 12€ and guests 16€. 8.00pm for 8.30 start at Viva España
names in advance: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 23rd February
dinner at Moli Canyar
numbers & menu choice in advance: Sylvia or Kay

Thursday 2nd March
dinner at Moli Canyar
numbers & menu choice in advance: David 96 287 8298

Tuesday 7th March - rescheduled to 23.5.06
A trip to a shoe factory, botanical gardens and the palm forest of Elche
with a "regional" lunch in the gardens
Members 26€, guests 30€. Coach 8.30am from Lidl (return around 7.30pm)
tickets: from Kay

Thursday 9th March
dinner at Hotel Miramar Playa
numbers & menu choice in advance: David 96 287 8298

Tuesday 14 March
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Thursday 16th March
dinner at Hotel Miramar Playa
numbers & menu choice in advance: David 96 287 8298

Thursday 23rd March
EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) to vote on HQ venue
dinner at Tennis Club, Oliva. Come for dinner or just to vote
dinner numbers in advance: Margaret 96 283 9806 or Sally 96 283 8809

Tuesday 11th April change of date
Coach Trip, a free tour to Benidorm area.
Stops at 'blanket' factory with demos and La Marina shopping centre.
Then spend the afternoon in Benidorm until 5pm.
tickets: Kay 96 280 8196

Wednesday 12th April
Easter Dance - with Easter Bonnet contest - unisex
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
music with Double Impact and dinner. Please note - this is Wednesday
price: 12€ (members) and 16€ (guests)

Tuesday 18 April
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Friday 21 April
Fishing expedition to Oliva Nova Golf beach
to fish from the rock feature 150 metres further along the beach
Target fish: Dorada and Bass (Lubina). Best baits: coreano worm and cuttlefish (sepia)
Meet at beach car park 9am

Tuesday 25th April
trip to Javea Players in Gata for The Murder Room (a comedy)
with meal at Monroes Carvery, Pedruguer beforehand (6pm)
cost - 20€ by coach, 5.30 Lidl, please dress smart
story and photos
contact: Jo

Thursday 27 April
Fishing expedition to Marenys de Rafalcaid beach (off CV-670)
to fish from right of rock breakwater
Target fish: Dorada and Lubina (bass)
Meet in Avenida de la Platje car park (behind beach) 9am

Saturday 29th April
Car Rally (treasure hunt and expedition)
start from Flor Azahar car park, 11am, lunch at 2pm in restaurant
story and photos
contact: Peter

May - cancelled
Cirque de Soleil in Valencia - a 'flying circus'
by coach, for an evening performance with time for shopping/sightseeing and food.
to be arranged if sufficient interest (between 4-28 May)
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/es/default.htm

Wednesday 10 May
Evening shore fishing on Piles Playa
bring a torch or preferably a headlamp
Meet outside the Immo Cafe on C Dr Fleming (behind Piles beach) 7pm

Tuesday 16 May
Monthly tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Thursday 18th May
Freshwater fishing in Pego marshes
Best baits: single or double sweetcorn on size 12 or 10 hooks
recommend: 6lb minimum breaking strain line
Meet in Viva Espana car park 9am

Tuesday 23rd May
A trip to Elche for a shoe factory, botanical gardens and the palm forest.
find your own lunch or bring a picnic
Members 12€, guests 16€. Coach 9.30am from Lidl (return around 7.30pm)
story and photos
tickets: from Kay 96 280 8196

Tuesday 6 June
Monthly tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Wednesday 7 June
Evening shore fishing from Miramar Playa
bring a torch or preferably a headlamp
Meet opposite 2 restaurants on Av Mar de la Mediterrania (behind beach) at end of Av de la Safor 7pm

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June
Countryside trip, for a few days inland at Navalon (near Moixent)
to walk and enjoy the countryside
by car, half board story and photos
cost 31€ pp/day members (if we have 20 people) non members +4€pp/day
contact: David 96 287 8298

Tuesday 4th July - cancelled
Trip to Aqualandia near Cullera, travel by coach
and take a picnic or buy lunch there
leave Lidl, Oliva 11am, return end of day. Cost tba

Friday 7th July
day trip north to near Cullera - chocolate factory (Sueca) & pirate caves, maybe Eco Centre
lunch at Canyamel Restaurant in Albufera
leave Lidl 9am, story and photos
cost 21€ members 24€ non-members
contact: Edward 96 283 8942

Tuesday 18 July
Monthly tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Friday 28th July
Ten Pin Bowling in Gandia for the evening
with a meal after or before
by car story and photos
contact: Sally 96 283 8809

Thursday 3rd August
Summer Ball. story and photos
A grand occasion with formal dress for the ladies, smart casual or black tie for the men
Music and dance from 'On The Brink' 9.30-1.00am
cost 20€ members 25€ non-members pay in advance (with seat suggestion)
times are 7.30 with bucks fizz for 8.30 dinner
tickets: David 96 287 8298

Monday 4th September
Ten pin bowling in Gandia (hopefully every first Monday)
meet at La Vital bowling alley 7pm
those who want to can go for a meal after
more info: Sally 96 283 8809

Wednesday 6th September - rescheduled to 5.12.06
Shopping trip to Valencia - Bon-Aire and possibly Fallas museum
Cost for coach 7€ members, 10€ non-members

Tuesday 12 September
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Sunday 17th - Wednesday 20th Septemberr
Coach tour to Granada, Seville and Cordoba
leave 6am Viva España, more info page1 page2
pay first week August 220€ pp
contact: Kay 96 280 8196

Wednesday 27 September
weekly walks start again for the 'medium' group

Thursday 28th Septemberr
theme night - Italian
monthly foodtheme nights for a trial period

Monday 2nd October
Ten pin bowling in Gandia (hopefully every first Monday)
meet at La Vital bowling alley 7pm
those who want can go for a meal after
more info: Sally 96 283 8809

Wednesday 4 October
weekly walks start again for the 'easy' group

Saturday 14th October date changed
auction, percentage of proceeds to charity
bring stuff 10-12, viewing 12-2, selling 2pm tbc
contact: David 96 287 8298

Tuesday 10 October
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Monday 16th - Thursday 19th October
Stay a few days in Mojacar, in apartments by the sea.
3 nights, half board, pets allowed
suitable for walking, golf or beach, market, wild west show and old town.
travel by car, 3 nights cost around 84€ pp
more info: Sylvia 96 281 8290 or Jo:

Thursday 26th October
foodtheme night - Greek

Thursday 2nd November
Tramps and Tarts theme night with dinner and dancing (with Jim Douglas Stewart)
come dressed for the occasion, (prizes for best tramp and tart)
and dance to good music with Jim Douglas Stewart
normal prices

Monday 6th November
Ten pin bowling in Gandia (hopefully every first Monday)
meet at La Vital bowling alley 7pm
those who want can go for a meal after
more info: Sally 96 283 8809

Tuesday 7 November
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Friday 17th November cancelled
Benidorm Palace by coach to see the show
49 euros per person including superior meal and seats
tickets: Sylvia 96 281 8290

Tuesday 28th November
Shopping trip to Valencia - Bon-Aire and possibly Fallas museum
good for Christmas shopping
leave Lidl (Alquiera) 9am
Cost for coach 7€ members, 10€ non-members
contact: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 30th November
Theme night dinner will be 'Andalucian'

Monday 4th December
Ten pin bowling in Gandia
meet at the Vital bowling alley 6.45 for 7pm start
Those who want to can go for a meal after
more info: Michael A.

Tuesday 5th December
play with the Javea Players:
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (C S Lewis)
coach from Lidl, 5pm, meal at Monroe's Carvery, Pedreguer
cost 20€ members, 25€ non members
more info: David 96 287 8298

Thursday 7th December
dinner night with music quiz

Tuesday 12 December
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Thursday 14th December
Christmas Dinner Dance (last Thursday dinner of this year)story and photos
music and dancing with Jimmy Mack
please choose in advance menu
champagne cocktails from 7.30pm, carols at 8.15
price tbc 25euros members, 30euros non members, before Monday 11th Dec
tickets: Jo 96 280 8196

Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th December
journey along the Costa Brava
visiting Peñiscola, Barcelona, Gerona, Montserrat
6 days 5 nights, half board 298€ (plus some trips) on Costa Marasme
read story and photos
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

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
or this link for diary dates 2005 (this will also open into a new window)