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, 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.)
or email your choices
includes monthly quizzes (1st Thursday), lucky dip nights (3rd Thursday), 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 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 may be submitted by Monday 14th January
more info: David 96 287 8298 or Kay 96 280 8196

Friday 1st February
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 arounbd 45€
names and deposit by Thursday 24 january
contact: Pam 96 285 4710

Thursday 14th February
Valentine's Dance with music and dinner
normal prices: members 12€ and guests 15€

Monday 3rd March
trip to Alicante by coach
to see the castle, historic centre and go shopping

Thursday 13th March
first Lucky Dip night of the year
randomn seating at dinner (pull your places from a hat)

Wednesday 19th March
Easter dinner dance, with Easter Bonnet competition - unisex
Prizes for best bonnets (whether worn by a man or a woman)
music to dance to and dinner. Please note - this is Wednesday
normal prices: members 12€ and guests 15€.

Thursday 10th April
Flamenco Night with a local guitarist and our own special dance troup
more info later

Monday 21st April
trip to L'Olleria glass factory and a bodega near Ontiniente
by coach

Wednesday 4th June
Coach journey to Cofrentes (Ayora Valley), to see the countryside
with river trip
leave from Viva España

Saturday 19th April
Car rally cum treasure hunt, 2-5 per car
drive around the area hunting the clues
with lunch afterwards
closing date for entries tba
more info: Edward

Thursday 15th May
members entertainment night or talent evening
all are welcome: skits, singing, performing, playing music etc

Wednesday 21st May
overnight trip to Peñiscola, Tarragona & Morella
2 nights/3 days away by coach, cost 153€ (tbc)
more info: Kay 96 280 8196

Thursday 10th July
Summer Dinner Dance, a chance to wear your fancy frocks.

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

Thursday 11th October
cruise the Mediterranean

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

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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