Socially Speaking: Summer Events

We hope these events are things that you will wish to participate in. Please check the dates, times, and keep in mind the RSVP dates where noted. Should you have any questions, please reach out to a member of the social committee. If you have suggestions, we’d love to hear from you.

A big thank you to the people who came out to support our MAY events. La Tentacion Pizza & Mexican Grill, was very well attended with thirteen members. We had a lovely lunch ordered from their special Cinco de Mayo menu, and were serenaded as we enjoyed our food. Later in the month, we were finally able to get in our Book Club discussion of The Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen, on Zoom with eleven members.

To end our month, we had our AAA River Lady Luncheon Cruise and shopping at Smithville outing. The day could not have been any more beautiful. The group that went had a nice time on the boat, and enjoyed a meal that they had chosen from the selections offered. The shopping at Smithville was a lot of fun, and two hours was more than enough time. We were also pleasantly surprised that we had quite a few members from the Penns Grove club join us.

As our club year is coming to an end, you will notice so are our activities. However, you can see we have already been booking some upcoming events for August, and into the fall. Others, we are looking into and investigating for future planning. Please read through the list of upcoming events as there are RSVP dates that need your attention/commitment. We want to wish everyone a wonderful, relaxing summer. Hopefully, we will see you at our August Book Club and/or Welcome Back Happy Hour before we get down to work in September. Stay safe, stay well.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:00pm, Book Club Mtg. (Zoom)

We will be discussing, The GUNCLE by Steven Rowley. RSVP by July 30 to Jody, so you can be put on the Zoom invite list.

Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is honestly a bit out of his league. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick’s brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of “Guncle Rules” ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting—even if temporary—isn’t solved with treats and jokes, Patrick’s eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that sometimes, even being larger than life means you’re unfailingly human.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 4-6pm, Welcome Back Happy Hour – Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse – Woodbury, RSVP by August 15th to Jody.

Hope to see you there after a restful, relaxing summer. All members will be responsible for their beverages and any food items you wish to order.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 12:00 Noon, Salem Oaks Vineyard Lunch, RSVP by September 13th to Jody.

Join us as we enjoy lunch from the menu with a relaxing atmosphere filled with good food and good friends. As always, all attendees will be responsible for their beverages and lunch selection.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 7:00pm, Book Club Meeting (Zoom), Our selection for discussion TBD

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 10:00am, Ghoulishly Great Breakfast—Piston Diner

We hope you’ll be able to join in for breakfast. I will need a head count to share with the restaurant by October 15th. I will put out a final notice when I know who is planning to attend, so that you are welcome to make carpool arrangements if needed. Each attendee will be responsible for purchasing their own breakfast from the breakfast menu.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023: JIMMY BUFFETT’S EXCAPE to MARGARITAVILLE – Dutch Apple Theatre

  • Matinee Show, including luncheon
  • Kitchen Kettle for shopping
  • Round -trip Motorcoach transportation.

(This trip is being booked through AAA $179.pp member/$199.pp Non Member)

The more seats sold the more money we make to assist the organizations we donate to.

Other Possibilities for Summer/Fall:

  • Vintage Magazine Nostalgia Center in Paulsboro (Fri., Nov. 3, see email.)
  • Board and Brush Event
  • Sip and Paint Event
  • Fahrenheit Ceramic Studio
  • Coffee Flights at Death of the Fox
  • Westville Brewery
  • Eight & Sand Trivia Night
  • Woodstown Central RR
  • Game Night

SHARE YOUR TALENT…As always, if you have a talent/hobby that you would like to share with the group, please let a member of the social committee know. We would love to incorporate the talents from our club sisters into a social event that we can all learn and enjoy.