Activities
Book Group
We have three Encores Book Groups, and each one meets once a month. The first one meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and the second one meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. These meetings are held on a roation at different member's homes. The third group meets on Tuesday evenings and sometimes by Zoom meetings. Meetings are held from September through May.
Bridge
First Bridge Group - 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Second Bridge Group - 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Covered Dish
The covered dish group meets at members' homes every two to three months.
Gadabouts
Trips are planned to events/place throughout the year. Announcement of the activity will be in the newsletter and all members are invited to come. Usually the activity takes one whole day. The members are responsible to pay for the activity themselvesZ. If members provide transportation, the cost is shared among all members who take part in the activity.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is a social event that meets every other month, at varying locations, during the traditional "Happy Hour" time frame. It's open to all Members who are welcome to bring their spouse or friend to the event.
Ladies Night Out
Dinner at various restaurants in the area on a weekday night.
Luncheons
Once a month on the third Thursday of the month we have luncheons at local restaurants with a program to follow.
(Please click on the Programs tab above to find out more about our monthly programs.)
Mahjong
We play in one of the member’s home on Mondays at 12:30 PM. Beverages and snacks are provided by the hostess. We play with the National Mah Jongg League card and abide by their rule book.
Movie Night
Join us at the County Theater once monthly to view the latest presentation.
Socials
We have social "get-togethers" that all members
and their guests are welcome to attend.
Here's the 2024 - 2025 line-up!
Fall Social: Tailgate Party, Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Rd., Ivyland, PA , 18914
Winter Social: None scheduled for 2025
Spring Social: May 1st, 2025
More information coming soon!
Stitch and Chat
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We have people who knit, crochet, felt, embroider, needlepoint, and quilt. We'll help you figure out how to re-start a project that you began 10 years ago, or simply inspire you to try something new.
Teatotalers
A gathering for members to get together to sample a variety of teas and accompanying snacks. Meetings will be at regional tea houses or member's homes.
T.G.I.F.
The group meets on a Friday, once a month, at a different restaurant or tavern, beginning with happy hour and then an informal supper.
Walking Group
Walks are on Wenesday mornings and start at 9 AM (seasonal) and the walks are approximatley an hour. Our pace is more of a stroll than a power walk, covering about 1.5 to 2 miles during the hour. Some highlights of Doylestown history will be noted during each walk. We don't walk if it's raining.
Winers
This activity was formed to further our enjoyment and education about wine. We meet, with or without spouses or significant others, the third weekend of the month on either Friday or Sunday evening. The host for that month selects the date, location, time and format of the gathering.