Walton County Snowbird Club 2023-2024
One of the largest clubs in the region!
Organizers and volunteers have put a lot of work into developing activities and trips (Biloxi and New Orleans) for members. Water aerobics, tennis, pickleball, singing, poker, mah jongg and other games, blood drives, book discussion, bowling, ballroom dance, basketball, biking, art and so much more! Registration is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4, Jan. 3, 8, 17 and Feb. 5 at Faith Assembly Hall, 306 South Geronimo St., Miramar Beach, Fla. Gathering (meetings) 10 a.m. to Noon: Dec. 7 (Destin United Methodist Church; Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8 (Destin United Methodist Church) and Feb. 22 (St Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church). An hour before, vendors are on site and information distributed. Details: www.waltoncountysnowbirdclub.com
WALTON COUNTY SNOWBIRDS ARE LEARNING
The Walton County Snowbirds (WCS) currently have 722 members and many more new members this year. We are ahead of our 2023 membership numbers. Why? Because we have fun in Florida!
As a retiree and snowbird, you may get tired of being asked, “what do you do all day?” The WCS have so many activities that our calendars are pretty busy! For those who love the outdoors and/or exercise, offer golf, basketball, pickleball, bowling, aerobics, line dancing, water aerobics, bike riding, tennis, and ballroom dancing. Interested in music and art? We have two ukulele groups, an art group, a creative writing group, and a crafts group. Don’t forget our very active card groups that include bridge, hand and foot, poker, euchre and Mah-Jongg. The book club and discussion groups are also very popular. No doubt there is something for everyone!
Our upcoming February social events include:
- Friday, February 16 – Social Dinner at Auston’s on 98
- Wednesday, February 21 – Biloxi (IP Casino) Bus Trip
- Wednesday, February 21 – Blood Drive at Destin Commons
This week’s highlight is the WCS Bowling League …a favorite for snowbirds!! This is a fun league to be with other snowbirds as you spend 2-3 hrs bowling w/different teams. There are 12 teams of 4 people. The cost is $12.00/person and if you don’t have your own bowling shoes or ball, they are free. Most members commit for 8 weeks, but some come later so we work them in or make a new team. Some members leave early so we always in need of more bowlers. A big thank you to Activity Leaders Judy & Keith Kremers and Bill Bentley for their leadership in organizing this fun activity! Snowbirds who want to bowl need to be at Hurricane Lanes by 11:30am as practice starts at 11:50am with league bowling at 12:00 noon. Not a bowler, stop by and cheer them on!!
For more information on registration and all the activities the club has to offer, go to the website at www.waltoncountysnowbirds.com or join the group Facebook page “Walton County Snowbirds.”
Cindy Armstrong, Public Relations – Walton County Snowbirds
Update: January 16, 2024
Walton County Snowbirds are a Social Flock
As of our most recent registration and snowbird gathering on January 11, the Walton County Snowbirds (WCS) has 574 members! The snowbird gathering offered samples by local vendors, numerous door prizes donated by the area businesses who support the snowbirds, a 50/50 drawing, and entertainment by Rich McDuff (who got the entire crowd chanting and clapping in a few group songs). A fun time was had by all!
We have two social events coming up this week for the WCS members. On Wednesday, January 17 there is a Biloxi “Boomtown” Casino Bus Trip planned and on Friday, January 19, there is a social dinner at the Crab Trap. Members will have a fee to pay for the bus trip and those attending the dinners will receive separate bills for their meals. Anyone interested in attending these events are encouraged to sign up at a registration or by contacting the event coordinator.
Are you single and looking for other singles to mingle with while on the Emerald Coast this winter? The Walton County Snowbirds have a very active singles group. The members meet at various times in January and February for happy hours and for lunch after the General Meetings which are listed below. This group’s outings are a great way to meet other snowbirds who do not have a partner with them.
With over 30 activities and several other social events to choose from, there is something for everyone in the Walton County Snowbirds (WCS)!
You must be a registered WCS to participate in any of the activities and social events. Membership costs is $20.00 per person. You can sign up at any of the Registrations or Snowbird Gatherings.
Upcoming registrations are being held at the Faith Assembly Hall at 306 S. Geronimo in Miramar Beach and are scheduled from 8:30am-10:30am on:
– 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 scheduled from 10:00am-12:00noon on:
– 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!
