Recreational Activities
Billiards
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 7:00pm
Billiards is available for participants of all skill levels. Drop in to spend time with friends or meet new acquaintances. Suggested donation $2.
Canasta
Monday, 1:00 - 4:00pm and Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30pm
All skill levels welcome. Lessons given, if needed. Suggested donation: $2.
Capital Chordsmen
Thursday, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Men's barbershop harmony chorus rehearsals. New members welcome!
Pinochle
Wednesday, 6:16 - 9:30pm
Casual, informal group that plays two-deck Pinochle. Suggested donation: $2.
Senior Singers - A partnership with Florida State University School of Music
September - April
Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
The choir warmly encourages anyone who wants to sing to join. Requirements include a desire to have fun; no prior musical training or experience is necessary. No auditions. Suggested donation: $2.
Table Tennis
Tuesday, 2:15 - 4:15pm and Thursday, 2:15 pm - 3:45pm
Casual, informal games. New players welcome. No pre-registration required. Suggested donation: $2.
Dancing
Fees and donations are per class or meeting, unless otherwise noted.
Ballroom-Swing Dance Lessons
Friday, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Learn the fox trot, swing, tango, waltz and cha cha. No partners needed. Come, meet people, and have fun! Pauline Hurst instructor. Suggested donation: $2.
Capital Round Dance Class
Tuesday 6:00 - 9:30pm
This workshop teaches experienced dancers Phases III - V as well as foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha cha, jive and more. New dancers always welcome from 6 - 7:30pm; advanced dancers,7:30 - 9:30pm. Suggested donation: $5 per couple.
Capital Twirlers
1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Monday, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing. Monthly dues $12.50 per person. Visitors always welcome. Visitor donation: $5. Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills.
Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
2nd Friday, 7:30 - 10:30pm (see www.tallydancer.com for schedule)
This family activity involves live music (Irish jigs, fiddle, guitar, flute) performed by a string band and a caller. Moves are similar to square dance. Caller teaches each dance before music begins. Dancing is easy, fun, and energetic. No partner or experience necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. $7 adults; $5 seniors and students; $3 for dancing kids.
Dancing for Fun Group
Friday, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Informal social dancing to all forms of couple dances. New dancers always welcome, no partner needed. Suggested donation: $2.
Line Dance Classes
Monday, 5:15 - 6:15pm (Beginner) and Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
No partner needed. New participants always welcome. $4 for Monday, and $2 for Thursday.
USA Dance Association
3rd Saturday, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Dance Lessons, 6:30 pm
This local chapter of the national organization promotes ballroom dancing to either a DJ or live band. Dances are alcohol and smoke-free and include refreshments. DJ dances, $8 for USA Dance Association members; $12 for non-members. Live band dances, $10 for USA Dance Association members; $15 for non-members. Pay or join at the door. Membership not required for participation. Check Golden Review or daily calendar for current schedule. For more information, visit http://homepage.mac.com/mweininger/tallusabda/ or the national site at www.usabda.org.
Bridge
Social Bridge: These two bridge groups are small, socially oriented groups and are always looking for new experienced players. Suggested donation: $1 per session.
Bridge-A-Dears
Wednesday, 12:30 - 3:00pm
Early Bird Bridge
Friday, 9:00pm - 12:00n
Duplicate Bridge Clubs: These games are for competitive bridge players. Games are played under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League. A director runs the games in which two or more hands are played per round. At the end of the game, a computer prints out the results of how players did compared to other players, and computes the points won. These games are open to all players for a nominal fee to cover expenses. Interested players are invited to join the fun.
Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club
Monday, 3:00 (Lessons) and 6:30pm
Tuesday, 1:30pm
Wednesday, 6:00pm (Novice)
Thursday, 6:30pm
Standby partners present on Monday. Novice bridge is for the bridge player with 0-199 Master Points. Each session has a 15-minute mini-lesson then two hours of play.
Capital City Duplicate Bridge Club
Wednesday, 1:30pm
Thursday, 1:30pm
Friday, 7:00pm
This duplicate bridge club provides participants with the opportunity to solve complex problems in a competitive environment. Games are played under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League. For all bridge players. Find them at www.ovenkey.com/ccdbc.
Bridge Lessons
Rotating Schedule (Call for times)
Bridge lessons, taught by the Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club, are provided at various levels.