Activities
Book Group
The Encores Book Group meets once a month, (the 4th Tues. of each month - 9:30 AM) at different members' houses. We meet from September through May.
Bridge
There are two bridge groups which meet regularly:
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 PM
- 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 PM
Covered Dish
The covered dish group meets at members' homes every two to three months.
Cycling
A new group that is just forming and is looking for participants. Information to follow soon.
Gadabouts
Trips are planned to events/place throughout the year. Announcement of the activity will be in the newsletter and all members are free to come. Usually the activity takes one whole day. The activity is paid for by the members who attend. If members provide transportation, the cost is shared among all members who take part in the activity.
Golf Group
The Encores Golf Group meets every Wednesday morning starting as soon as the weather warms up, usually late April or in May. We play at Neshaminy Valley Golf Course. Tee times are usually about 8:30 AM or 8:40 AM in the warmer months, and in the fall, the cooler months, we start around 9:30 AM. We play until everyone agrees it is too cold, which is usually November.
Ladies Night Out
Dinner at various restaurants in the area on a weekday night.
Luncheons
Once a month we have luncheons at local restaurants with a program to follow.
Mahjong
Our games are scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 12.30 PM. We play in individual member’s homes. Beverages and snacks are provided by the hostess. We play with the National Mahjong League card and abide by their rule book.
Movie Night
Join us at the County Theater once a month to view the latest presentation.
Socials
We have social "get-togethers" and holiday parties that all members and their guests
are welcome to attend.
Fall Social: Sun. Oct. 10, 2018 - Doylestown Country Club, 5:30 PM -8:30 PM
"Glitz and Glam"
Winter Social: Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 - Plumsteadville Inn, 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
Spring Social: Sun. May 5th, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA, 18938
Stitch and Chat
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM until 3 PM. We bring our lunches and our projects to work on. Currently we have people who knit, crochet, felt, embroider, needlepoint, and quilt. We can even help you figure out how to get re-started on a project that you began 10 years ago, or simply inspire you to try something new.
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
This meets the first Tuesday of the month at 9 am. We walk along paths in various parks around the community.
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.
Book Group
The Encores Book Group meets once a month, (the 4th Tues. of each month - 9:30 AM) at different members' houses. We meet from September through May.
Bridge
There are two bridge groups which meet regularly:
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 PM
- 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 PM
Covered Dish
The covered dish group meets at members' homes every two to three months.
Cycling
A new group that is just forming and is looking for participants. Information to follow soon.
Gadabouts
Trips are planned to events/place throughout the year. Announcement of the activity will be in the newsletter and all members are free to come. Usually the activity takes one whole day. The activity is paid for by the members who attend. If members provide transportation, the cost is shared among all members who take part in the activity.
Golf Group
The Encores Golf Group meets every Wednesday morning starting as soon as the weather warms up, usually late April or in May. We play at Neshaminy Valley Golf Course. Tee times are usually about 8:30 AM or 8:40 AM in the warmer months, and in the fall, the cooler months, we start around 9:30 AM. We play until everyone agrees it is too cold, which is usually November.
Ladies Night Out
Dinner at various restaurants in the area on a weekday night.
Luncheons
Once a month we have luncheons at local restaurants with a program to follow.
Mahjong
Our games are scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 12.30 PM. We play in individual member’s homes. Beverages and snacks are provided by the hostess. We play with the National Mahjong League card and abide by their rule book.
Movie Night
Join us at the County Theater once a month to view the latest presentation.
Socials
We have social "get-togethers" and holiday parties that all members and their guests
are welcome to attend.
Fall Social: Sun. Oct. 10, 2018 - Doylestown Country Club, 5:30 PM -8:30 PM
"Glitz and Glam"
Winter Social: Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 - Plumsteadville Inn, 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
Spring Social: Sun. May 5th, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA, 18938
Stitch and Chat
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM until 3 PM. We bring our lunches and our projects to work on. Currently we have people who knit, crochet, felt, embroider, needlepoint, and quilt. We can even help you figure out how to get re-started on a project that you began 10 years ago, or simply inspire you to try something new.
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
This meets the first Tuesday of the month at 9 am. We walk along paths in various parks around the community.
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.