GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

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, now with easier and more challenging groups
click for more info: our walking groups

first Monday of each month - ten-pin bowling

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.) Christmas menu must be booked & paid for in advance more info below.
or email your choices
includes monthly quizzes (1st Thursday), lucky dip nights (3rd Thursday) starting 2008, free dinner draw, weekly cash snowball or other entertainment
Members - €12, Guests - €14, & €15 on special nights (eg. music nights)
please adhere to the dress code (see bottom of page)

WHAT'S ON IN 2007

Monday 1st January 2007
Special New Year's Day walk

Monday 8th 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 A.

Wednesday 10th January
Start of 2007 weekly walks, with two walking groups (easy walks and medium walks)

Thursday 11th January
Start of 2007 Thursday evening Dinners

Tuesday 9th January
Monthly golf tournament for the 'much coveted' trophy (every second Tuesday)
tee-off is at 10am sharp

Thursday 11th January
first Thursday dinner for 2007

Sunday 14th January
Careline Theatre pantomine in Alcalali: Sleeping Beauty
matinee performance (3pm) read story and photos
dinner after (6pm) at Monroe's Carvery, Pedreguer
coach from Lidl 1.30pm, book before Thursday 14th December
more info: Edward 96 283 8942

Tuesday 30th January
AGM at Viva España, 10.30am
members proposals must be submitted by Monday 15th January
more info: David 96 287 8298

Thursday 15th February
Valentine's Dance with music by Zodiac
normal prices: members 12€ and guests 15€. 8.00pm for 8.30 start at Viva España

Friday 16th March
coach trip to Sagunto
see Roman castle (10-15 minute walk up), old town and fallas niñots in streets
diy lunch then tour of Port Area
price 10€ members 12€ guests, Leave Viva España 8.30am
tickets: Kay 96 280 8196

Wednesday 4th April
Easter dinner dance, with Easter Bonnet competition - unisex
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
music (with Jimmy Mack) and dinner. Please note - this is Wednesday
normal prices: members 12€ and guests 15€.
8.00pm for 8.30 start at Viva España

Thursday 12th April
Monthly trivia quiz night at Viva España
this is normally the first Thursday

Monday 16th - Thursday 19th April
trip to Mojacar, maybe by coach or car
half board in a hotel Puntgar (or apartments) by the sea
cost is 74.90 euros per person sharing a twin room in hotel
contact: Sally 96 283 8809

Saturday 21st April
Car rally cum treasure hunt, 2-5 per car
drive around the area hunting the clues
from Viva España 11am, with lunch afterwards menu
closing date for entries is Wednesday 4th April
names to: Kevin 96 288 8059

Thursday 26th April
club dinner night plus Auction (beforehand) at 6.30
no charge to enter an item - sell off unwanted stuff!
buyers pay 50centimos
bring entries to Viva España between 5 & 6pm

Tuesday 15th May cancelled
day trip to Morella, by coach 9am Viva España
walking, sightseeing and fresh air etc, DIY lunch
cost: 12euros members, 14euros non-members
tickets: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 31st May
Club Birthday Party - we are now 18 years old
let us all celebrate the club's 'coming of age'
music by John Ramon
normal prices, order food in advance (menu available now)
contact: David 96 287 8298

Wednesday 6th June
Coach trip to Tabarca Island and Santa Pola
leave from Viva España 9am
see the aquarium and old town of Santa Pola
DIY lunch on the island (a nature reserve), 30 min boat trip
cost 20 euros members, 22 euros non-members
tickets: Colin 96 285 6177

Thursday 21st June
dinner as normal but with a special live performance

Thursday 28th June
Summer Dinner Dance, a chance to wear your fancy frocks.
plus special flamenco show (debut performance! see pics)
music with Double Impact
contact: Kay 96 280 8196

July
Hosting Spanish school kids from inland Spain
they are staying in this area for 2 weeks
more info: David 96 287 8298

Saturday 14th July
Casino Mediterraneo Villajoyosa
go by coach, for Spanish cabaret show and buffet meal, gambling and dancing
cost 25euros members, 30euros guests. For gambling you need ID (eg. passport)
leave Viva España 7.30pm back in Oliva around 3.30am
tickets: Kay 96 280 8196

Tuesday 28th August
evening picnic on the Playa de Venecia, Gandia (tbc)
more info: Margaret 96 283 9806

Sunday 16th - Friday 21st September
coach trip to Portugal, including Cascals, Estoril, Lisbon, Obidos, Aranjuez
cost is 374€ pp (min 15) half board and coach, 6 days 5 nights
names to Kay, deposit 100€ by end June, read story and photos
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

Wednesday 26th September
trip to Utiel, visit vini-culture museum & tour of bodega Finca Hoya de Cadenas
a chance to taste and buy good wines (7 euros return if spend 35 euros or more)
lunch in Requena (diy)
cost 17 euros members (19 euros non-members)
leave Viva España 9am, back around 7pm
more info: Mike 96 283 9082

Thursday 11th October
Lucky Dip night
take your lucky number upon entry - for random seating & prizes
sit with your partner or singly

Saturday 20th October
Careline Theatre performance in Alcalali
a comedy based on A Christmas Carol
early dinner before at Monroe's Carvery, Pedreguer
coach from Viva España, total cost approx 25 euros
more info: David 96 287 8298

Thursday 25th October
Autumn Jazz night, dance the night away to the sound of the Jubilee Jazz Band.
Please dress accordingly
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

Tuesday 30th October
shopping trip by coach to Nuevo Condomium Centre, Murcia
cost 10 euros (12 euros non-members), leave Viva España 9.00
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

10th & 11th November
walking trip to Béjis (south of Teruel), for Saturday & Sunday night to Monday lunchtime
names and deposit of 50 euros per couple by Saturday 13th October
brief details read story and photos
more info: Margaret 96 283 9806

Wednesday 5th December cancelled
Javea Player's performance in Gata - 'Allo Allo'
early dinner before at Monroe's Carvery, Pedreguer
coach from Viva España at 17.00, performance at 20.00
total cost 25 euros (27 euros non members)
more info: Rose 96 285 2828

Thursday 20th December
Christmas Dinner Dance (last Thursday dinner of the year)
sing to carols with Jacqueline & dance to music by Jimmy Mack
special menu must be booked & paid for in advance - 20€ members, guests 25€
seating plan available, party frocks please
8.15 start time
contact: Rose 96 285 2828 before Friday 14 then Pam 96 285 4710 before Monday 17 December

Sunday 23rd - Thursday 27th December
4 nights 5 days holiday to Cuenca & Toledo
half board, cost of 306 euros (for 16 plus people)
deposit of 100euros per person required (to Kay)
itinery, read all about it: story and photos
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 10th January 2008
restart of Thursday dinners in 2008
start collecting 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 10 Jan
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 may be submitted
more info: David 96 287 8298 or 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 ask our committee members:
or David on 96 287 8298
or Kay 96 280 8196
or Sally 96 283 8809

follow this link for or last year's diary dates (2006) (this will open into a new window)
or this link for diary dates 2005 (this will also open into a new window)
or follow this link for diary dates 2004 in brief   (this will also open into a new window)