Fort Walton Beach Snowbird Club – 2023-2024
The Fort Walton Beach Snowbird Club is located on Okaloosa
Island in Fort Walton Beach Florida.
Greetings from the Fort Walton Beach snowbird club: We are celebrating our 49th year together here in the Sunshine State: Our officers for this year are: President, Ken Spraetz, Vice President, Larry Proper/Sue, Secretary, Judy/Dave Beine, Treasures, Karen/ Harold Carlisle, Board members at large, Don/Dorty Bussiere, Terry/Jackie Sellman & Katie Rust. These members along with our activity leaders keep our club running.
Our first meeting will be held at the Rec Center on Jan. 14 with registration one hour prior to the meeting, the February meeting will be held on the 11th. Registration for the club will begin on Monday Jan. 6 from 9 -12 at the Rec center on Jett drive. our first club dinner social willl be held on Jan. 19 at the crab trap on the boardwalk, the February social will be on Feb. 16 at the VFW hall. A decision has not been made yet pertaining to the March social. We have two casino trips planned, the first one is planned for Jan. 23 and another is planed for Feb. 20.
Plans for pickleball at both the courts on Jett drive and at the El Matador are being worked out. Other activities will include a variety of card games along with billiards and crafts at various venues. We will also have vandors sharing there wares prior to our meetings at the Rec Center.
Information will be shared at registration for other activities such as golf tee times and the valentines dance when they become available. As always we are looking for new members and volunteers to help with the activities for the club.
Details: President Ken Spraetz: 608-317-2326 Vice President Larry Proper at 740-417-0639
December 2023 Update
The Walton County Snowbirds kicked off their 2023-2024 Season on December 4, 2023. What a great start it’s been!!
The Walton County Snowbirds (WCS) are a collection of fun-loving, caring and sharing seniors who enjoy the wonderful communities of South Walton County during the winter months. This season, they will continue their social, educational, recreational, and charitable pursuits on the Emerald Coast.
The WCS offer over 30 activities for club members to enjoy! Some of these activities include golf, tennis, pickleball, card games, aerobics, ballroom dancing, art class, bowling, singles group, discussion groups, ukulele, line dancing, and a singles group. Additionally, we host several social events including our Snowbird Gatherings, social dinners, TGI Thursdays, trips to the casino in Biloxi, a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans, and a dolphin cruise.
You must be a registered WCS to participate in their activities and social events. Membership costs is $20.00 per person. You can sign up at any of the Registrations or Snowbird Gatherings.
Registrations are held at the Faith Assembly Hall at 306 S. Geronimo in Miramar Beach and are scheduled from 8:30am-10:30am on:
- Wednesday, January 3, 2024
- Monday, January 8, 2024
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Monday, February 5, 2024
You can also register an hour prior to at any of the scheduled Snowbird Gatherings. Snowbird Gatherings are a fun social event for the WCS members offering free entertainment, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing to support a local scholarship program, and special club announcements. Come an hour early also to take advantage of free samples, discounts, and useful information handed out by supporting businesses. Snowbird Gatherings are scheduled from 10:00am-12:00noon on:
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Destin United Methodist Church
- Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Destin United Methodist Church
- Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Destin United Methodist Church
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Andrew’s by the Sea Episcopal Church
For more information on registration and all the activities and social events the club offers, check out the website www.waltoncountysnowbirds.com or join the Facebook page “Walton County Snowbirds.” The Club hopes to see many snowbirds join this season where you will have fun and meet new friends from all over the US and Canada!
