BOOK GROUP
Normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month, after the weekly meeting. Members share their own reading choices and discover new books and authors. For further info, please contact Anne Simpson at annetsimpson@mac.com.
BRIDGE & BOARD GAMES
Weekly on Tuesday at Cults Kirk Centre in Scolty and Morven from 10.00 – 12.00. All levels welcome. Other games may be introduced on request. For further information, please contact Lizzie Thomas, 07902-726619
DISCOVERY AWARD
The Discovery Award is similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award for young people but is aimed at those over 50 years of age. For further info, please contact Ethel Taylor on 01224 732476.
There are 3 levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold, and each level has 4 sections:
Service in the Community, Hobby or Interest, Recreational Pursuit and Discovery Challenge.
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Holidays are arranged in conjunction with the Total Pensioners Group.
Recent destinations include Oban, Durham, Lytham St. Annes and Belfast.
For further information, please contact Lizzie Thomas, 07902-726619,
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
A series of talks covering areas of interest in Aberdeen City and the local environment.
For further info.,please contact Margaret Forbes on 01224 868843.
OUTINGS
A range of events is organised throughout the year. Recent activities include a Burns Supper and a Rockabilly Party, lunches at the Gate 63 restaurant and visits to Newton Dee and a garden in South Deeside.
Members are encouraged to suggest anything they think we would enjoy.
For further information, please contact Eleanor Brennan, 07903 158512 or Norah Wilson, 07708 841316
RAMBLES
Usually on the first Friday of the month, the Rambling Group embark on a 4 mile maximum, flat walk, to enjoy our wonderful surroundings. It usually ends with a stop for a hot drink and a fine piece at a local cafe.
For further info.,please contact Lindsay Kilvington on 07401 362993.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We organise occasional daytime and evening events which, as well as being enjoyable in themselves, are generally for the purpose of raising money for whichever charity we are currently supporting.
For further info, please contact Emily Garden on 07799 267157.
SUNDAY LUNCH GROUP.
Small groups get together to enjoy lunch and a chat at different venues in the area. For further information, contact Margaret Esslemont, 07551 574316.
THEATRE TRIPS
Matinee performances of interesting theatre productions at HMT are organised taking advantage of the group discount rate.
For further info., please contact Margaret Esslemont on 07551 574316.
OTHER AD HOC ACTIVITIES
The Committee are happy to try, if possible, to arrange any activities which members express an interest in.
Members are encouraged to look at the sign-up sheets and posters on the O50 table.
All enquiries about an event should be made directly to the contact person for that activity.
