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, 12:30 - 3:30pm and Thursday, 12:00n - 3:00pm
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!
Guitar Workshop
Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mahjongg
Tuesday, 2:15 - 4:15pm
No matter what your skill level, you'll love this game of tiles in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Pickleball and Mini-Tennis
First Wednesday of each month, 1:30 - 4:00pm
Mini-Tennis is like regular tennis, only everything's a bit smaller. The balls are squishier, too, to it's perfect to play in the climate controlled indoors. Pickleball uses hard racquets, whiffle balls and the lower mini tennis nets, making it one of America's fastest growing sports.
Pinochle
Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Casual, informal group that plays two-deck Pinochle. Suggested donation: $2.
Scrabble
Tuesday, 2:15 - 4:15pm
Several tables of the classic word game encourage players of all skill levels.
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 - 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
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://usadance6010.org 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, 6:30pm - Open Pairs
Tuesday, 1:00pm - Open Pairs
Wednesday, 6:30pm - Lessons on Convention
Thursday, 6:00pm - Novice with Lessons
Thursday, 6:30pm - Open Pairs
For more information, and other bridge events organized around town, visit www.tdbc.info.
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.