Activities
Book Group
We have two Encores Book Groups, and each one meets once a month. There first one meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month and the second one meets on the 3nd Tuesday of the month. The meetings are held on a rotation at different members' homes. Meetings are held from September through May.
Bridge
All levels - 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 PM
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 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.
Happy Hour
Encores Happy Hour is a social event that meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month. It begins at 4:30 PM and is held at Station Taphouse in Doylestown. This event is open to all Members who may 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.)
Mah Jongg
We play in individual member’s homes 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 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.
Here's the 2022 - 2023 line-up!
Fall Social: Ocktoberfest, Sunday, September 25th, 2022 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Trinity Buckingham Church, 2631 Durham, Rd., Buckingham, PA, 18912
Holiday Social: Sunday, December 4th, 2022 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Warrington, 1360 Almshouse Rd., Warrington, PA, 18976
Spring Social: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1740 House, 3690 River Rd., Lumberville, PA, 18933
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.
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.