Clubs, Classes, Activities
*Please note that activities scheduled in the Brandywine Room are re-scheduled for the Exercise Room on the second week of the month that includes a Tuesday to allow for set-up for large events in the Brandywine Room.
($): Indicates that there is a fee or cost associated with this activity.
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Games
The Bayberry Pool Sharks are a friendly group of people who like to shoot pool, and what better place to play than in our own Clubhouse Game Room? They meet there every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
Bidwhist is a 4-player variant of whist that includes bidding. Whist is a strategic card game that involves 4-card tricks and trump cards and is related bridge. The group meets every Thursday in the Sassafras Room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sharon Brown at ssmom261@gmail.com.
Bingo ($) is one of the most popular activities at the Ponds at Bayberry South. Socialize; win prizes; have fun; come out once a month to play bingo on the second Tuesday of the month from September through May at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Clubhouse the prior Tuesday and Thursday. Watch your email for E-blasts with details. This is a residents-only activity; no guests allowed.
For more information, please contact Dennis Clark at dzgzcz@comcast.net.
Bridge Club members play this intricate card game on Monday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and hold a practice session on Friday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Sassafras Room.
For more information, please contact Dan Steible at dansteible@gmail.com.
Bunco ($) is a social, fast-paced dice game for up to 20 players where teams score points by rolling the number of the round. The pot is divided at the end of the night among the players with the most Buncos, most wins, most losses, and the traveler dice. Bunco meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Christina Room.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
Bidwhist is a 4-player variant of whist that includes bidding. Whist is a strategic card game that involves 4-card tricks and trump cards and is related bridge. The group meets every Thursday in the Sassafras Room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sharon Brown at ssmom261@gmail.com.
Bingo ($) is one of the most popular activities at the Ponds at Bayberry South. Socialize; win prizes; have fun; come out once a month to play bingo on the second Tuesday of the month from September through May at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Clubhouse the prior Tuesday and Thursday. Watch your email for E-blasts with details. This is a residents-only activity; no guests allowed.
For more information, please contact Dennis Clark at dzgzcz@comcast.net.
Bridge Club members play this intricate card game on Monday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and hold a practice session on Friday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Sassafras Room.
For more information, please contact Dan Steible at dansteible@gmail.com.
Bunco ($) is a social, fast-paced dice game for up to 20 players where teams score points by rolling the number of the round. The pot is divided at the end of the night among the players with the most Buncos, most wins, most losses, and the traveler dice. Bunco meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Christina Room.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: PondBunco4.
For more information, please contact Nancy Kremmel at nancy.kremmel@verizon.net.
Friendly Poker is just that, a friendly poker game every Monday and Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Game Room.
For more information, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
Hand and Foot is a social game of strategy and luck played with four teams of two and is one of many versions of Canasta. This special Ponds at Bayberry version meets once a week in the Christina Room and the Sassafras Room on alternating Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Jim Mulhern at jpktmulhern@gmail.com.
Mah Jongg is a tile-based game commonly played with 4 players. The goal of the game is to be the first, by picking/discarding tiles, to match one's tiles to a specific hand from the annually purchased scorecard. They meet in the Sassafras Room on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Nancy Kremmel at nancy.kremmel@verizon.net.
Friendly Poker is just that, a friendly poker game every Monday and Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Game Room.
For more information, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
Hand and Foot is a social game of strategy and luck played with four teams of two and is one of many versions of Canasta. This special Ponds at Bayberry version meets once a week in the Christina Room and the Sassafras Room on alternating Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Jim Mulhern at jpktmulhern@gmail.com.
Mah Jongg is a tile-based game commonly played with 4 players. The goal of the game is to be the first, by picking/discarding tiles, to match one's tiles to a specific hand from the annually purchased scorecard. They meet in the Sassafras Room on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: 091724MJ.
For more information, please contact Diane Kolisz at dfk213@yahoo.com.
Pinochle is a friendly, social, 2-4-player strategic card game of tricks and melds played with a 48-card deck. The object is to score points by melding certain combinations of cards or by winning tricks.
For more information, please contact Diane Kolisz at dfk213@yahoo.com.
Pinochle is a friendly, social, 2-4-player strategic card game of tricks and melds played with a 48-card deck. The object is to score points by melding certain combinations of cards or by winning tricks.
Men’s Pinochle meets in the Christina Room on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Ladies’ Pinochle meets in the Sassafras Room on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
For Ladies Pinochle, sign up on TeamReach with the code: 102924PN.
For more information on Men’s Pinochle, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
For more information on Ladies’ Pinochle, please contact Diane Kolisz at dfk213@yahoo.com.
Rummikub is a game played with tiles that is based on the card game Rummy, where players use strategy to form groups of three or more same-numbered tiles or runs of three or more consecutive tiles of the same color. If you don’t know how to play but want to, please join the group, it’s easy and the members will be happy to teach you. They play Thursdays from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Christina Room.
For more information, please contact Diane Slaninko at dslaninko@comcast.net.
Table Shuffleboard is as much fun as outdoor shuffleboard but without the heat, rain, or insects. The group meets in the Game Room every Monday from 1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
For more information on Men’s Pinochle, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
For more information on Ladies’ Pinochle, please contact Diane Kolisz at dfk213@yahoo.com.
Rummikub is a game played with tiles that is based on the card game Rummy, where players use strategy to form groups of three or more same-numbered tiles or runs of three or more consecutive tiles of the same color. If you don’t know how to play but want to, please join the group, it’s easy and the members will be happy to teach you. They play Thursdays from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Christina Room.
For more information, please contact Diane Slaninko at dslaninko@comcast.net.
Table Shuffleboard is as much fun as outdoor shuffleboard but without the heat, rain, or insects. The group meets in the Game Room every Monday from 1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Al Katz at katzfamde@comcast.net.
Exercise & Sports
Aqua Zumba ($) is often called a "Dance Party in the Pool." Aqua Zumba is a low-impact workout that provides the benefit of an aerobics class, while alleviating the stress that an aerobics class on land puts on your joints and muscles. Classes meet weekly during the pool season. (Check the calendar or TeamReach for days and times.)
Sign up on Team Reach with the code: PBAQUAZ.
For more information, please contact Vickie Gurzau at vgurzau@yahoo.com.
The Bayberry Men’s Golf League ($) offers free membership to men from the Ponds and Park Edge communities, although greens fees are required. The club meets every Wednesday morning at Odessa National Golf Club, weather permitting, from April until October.
For more information, please contact John Ontiveros at alfaquad00@hotmail.com.
Bill’s Wednesday Workout ($) concentrates on targeting muscles used in everyday life. Weights are used in this 45-minute activity combining strength training, building core muscles, and low impact cardio. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in the Brandywine Room* from 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
For more information, please contact Vickie Gurzau at vgurzau@yahoo.com.
The Bayberry Men’s Golf League ($) offers free membership to men from the Ponds and Park Edge communities, although greens fees are required. The club meets every Wednesday morning at Odessa National Golf Club, weather permitting, from April until October.
For more information, please contact John Ontiveros at alfaquad00@hotmail.com.
Bill’s Wednesday Workout ($) concentrates on targeting muscles used in everyday life. Weights are used in this 45-minute activity combining strength training, building core muscles, and low impact cardio. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in the Brandywine Room* from 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: Bill2025.
For more information, please contact Eileen Alvarez at Lena520@verizon.net or Kathy Mulhern at kam1946@icloud.com.
Bocce is an outdoor Italian bowling game. At the Ponds at Bayberry South, bocce is open play, and all levels are welcome. Instruction is included at all sessions. Bocce players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m., weather permitting, on the bocce court behind the Clubhouse.
For more information, please contact Jack Millelot at jmillelot@gmail.com.
Bowling League ($) is a great way to get some low-impact exercise and spend time with friendly, welcoming neighbors and friends of all skill levels. There are two 10-week sessions, September-November and January-March that meet on Friday afternoons starting at 1:00 p.m. at Mid County Bowling Alley in Middletown.
For more information, please contact Eileen Alvarez at Lena520@verizon.net or Kathy Mulhern at kam1946@icloud.com.
Bocce is an outdoor Italian bowling game. At the Ponds at Bayberry South, bocce is open play, and all levels are welcome. Instruction is included at all sessions. Bocce players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m., weather permitting, on the bocce court behind the Clubhouse.
For more information, please contact Jack Millelot at jmillelot@gmail.com.
Bowling League ($) is a great way to get some low-impact exercise and spend time with friendly, welcoming neighbors and friends of all skill levels. There are two 10-week sessions, September-November and January-March that meet on Friday afternoons starting at 1:00 p.m. at Mid County Bowling Alley in Middletown.
For more information, please contact Tom Castanza at manager4bbleague@gmail.com.
Circuit Weight Training ($) is a 50-minute standing class that alternates upper-body strength work with low impact cardio to maximize fitness benefits. Alternating between one-minute strength movements followed by 30 seconds of cardio exercises targets different muscle groups, such as upper and lower body muscles, as well as core and balance components. The combination of these exercises also incorporates coordination and reaction time training, two key elements for preventing falls and promoting cognitive function. Bring your own weights. The first session of this new class will be 1/13/2026, and a $5 voluntary donation is requested. Thereafter, there will be a regular per class fee. Class meets every Tuesday morning in the Brandywine Room* from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Sign up on Team Reach with the code: Strength2026
For more information, please contact Maria Cobuzzi at hrh.macobuzzi@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Maria Cobuzzi at hrh.macobuzzi@gmail.com.
Friday Morning Cardio-Strength Workout ($) is a 45-minute exercise class (moderate to high intensity) that is led by a certified fitness instructor who pushes you to your max while also providing modifications as needed for each participant. They meet Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Exercise Room.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: GM5401.
For more information, please contact Laudine Markovchick at haldmark@verizon.net.
Gentle Chair Yoga ($) is a gentle exercise class practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. It deepens flexibility, strengthens personal body awareness and is a great way to achieve physical and mental fitness. Breathing techniques, meditation and methods of relaxation are included. The class meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
For more information, please contact Laudine Markovchick at haldmark@verizon.net.
Gentle Chair Yoga ($) is a gentle exercise class practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. It deepens flexibility, strengthens personal body awareness and is a great way to achieve physical and mental fitness. Breathing techniques, meditation and methods of relaxation are included. The class meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code PBTuCY.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Puchowski at kathypuchowski@gmail.com.
Gentle Stretch ($) involves gentle stretching in chairs and standing next to the chair to stretch muscles, head to toe, in tune with one’s breathing. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Puchowski at kathypuchowski@gmail.com.
Gentle Stretch ($) involves gentle stretching in chairs and standing next to the chair to stretch muscles, head to toe, in tune with one’s breathing. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: STRETCH1.
For more information, please contact Alayne Fitzpatrick at drfitzie@verizon.net.
Gentle Yoga ($) is a slower paced class including basic poses, gentle stretching, synchronized breathing, and meditation performed on a mat. It strengthens muscles, deepens flexibility, and is a great way to achieve overall physical and mental fitness. The class meets Thursday from 7:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
For more information, please contact Alayne Fitzpatrick at drfitzie@verizon.net.
Gentle Yoga ($) is a slower paced class including basic poses, gentle stretching, synchronized breathing, and meditation performed on a mat. It strengthens muscles, deepens flexibility, and is a great way to achieve overall physical and mental fitness. The class meets Thursday from 7:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code PBThGY.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Puchowski at kathypuchowski@gmail.com.
Monday Core & More ($) focuses on strengthening your core; mat and light weights required. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Fridays at 10:45 a.m.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Puchowski at kathypuchowski@gmail.com.
Monday Core & More ($) focuses on strengthening your core; mat and light weights required. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Fridays at 10:45 a.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: PBSCORE25 for Mondays and PBSCORE25F for Fridays.
For more information, please contact Debi Pisan at Debipisan@gmail.
Pilates Format Class ($) is performed on an exercise mat and primarily focuses on core muscles. They meet on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
For more information, please contact Debi Pisan at Debipisan@gmail.
Pilates Format Class ($) is performed on an exercise mat and primarily focuses on core muscles. They meet on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Brandywine Room*.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: PondsP.
For more information, please contact Marianne Scifo at mscifo@aol.com.
Ping Pong is a fun way to get a little cardio, improve eye-hand coordination, and improve your mental acuity.
You can play Monday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Exercise Room.
For more information, please contact Marianne Scifo at mscifo@aol.com.
Ping Pong is a fun way to get a little cardio, improve eye-hand coordination, and improve your mental acuity.
You can play Monday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Exercise Room.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: Xj7-BcF4.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
Sit & Fit ($) is a low impact mobility, strength, and balance class that is a great way to start the weekend. The class uses chairs to exercise while sitting and standing near the chairs for balance. They meet in the Exercise Room on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. for beginners and 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for an intermediate class with more cardiovascular challenge.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
Sit & Fit ($) is a low impact mobility, strength, and balance class that is a great way to start the weekend. The class uses chairs to exercise while sitting and standing near the chairs for balance. They meet in the Exercise Room on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. for beginners and 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for an intermediate class with more cardiovascular challenge.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: 12BFIT4LIFE.
For more information, please contact Jade Parkinson at Phoenixrisingcpt@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Jade Parkinson at Phoenixrisingcpt@gmail.com.
Ski Club ($) travels to nearby ski locations (Pennsylvania), weather permitting, for a day’s outing on the slopes. Members are responsible for lift fees and transportation. The club meets in the fall for a planning session. All level skiers, beginner to advanced, are welcome.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Paul Lappano at plappano@gmail.com.
Softball Team Club is a coed group that gathers in the late spring and summer at a local ball field to practice and play pickup games amongst themselves. Players of all skill levels are welcome. The only equipment needed is a softball glove and cleats (optional). The schedule of practice and game days will be determined in the spring.
For more information, please contact Tom Hayes at thomas.j.hayes3@gmail.com.
Sports Courts such as pickleball, tennis, & basketball courts are available for all to use at any time. A group gets together to play pickleball almost every morning, while some play late afternoon.
For more information about pickleball, please contact Jack Millelot at jmillelot@gmail.com.
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that practices slow, deliberate, flowing motions, focusing on balance and coordination of body movements, the mind, and respiration. Originally conceived as a vehicle for self-defence, Tai Chi has become a pathway to mental health, physical well-being, and spiritual transformation through low-impact exercise. This group practices Tai Chi for seniors from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Exercise Room.
For more information, please contact Glenn O'Brien at obriengm@gmail.com.
Water Aerobics ($) with dumbbells is a lower-impact strength and cardio workout, using styrofoam dumbbells, which provide resistance with the water. The 45-minute class involves exercises both with and without the dumbbells. Classes meet weekly at the pool during the pool season only (Check the calendar or TeamReach for days and times.)
For more information, please contact Tom Hayes at thomas.j.hayes3@gmail.com.
Sports Courts such as pickleball, tennis, & basketball courts are available for all to use at any time. A group gets together to play pickleball almost every morning, while some play late afternoon.
For more information about pickleball, please contact Jack Millelot at jmillelot@gmail.com.
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that practices slow, deliberate, flowing motions, focusing on balance and coordination of body movements, the mind, and respiration. Originally conceived as a vehicle for self-defence, Tai Chi has become a pathway to mental health, physical well-being, and spiritual transformation through low-impact exercise. This group practices Tai Chi for seniors from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Exercise Room.
For more information, please contact Glenn O'Brien at obriengm@gmail.com.
Water Aerobics ($) with dumbbells is a lower-impact strength and cardio workout, using styrofoam dumbbells, which provide resistance with the water. The 45-minute class involves exercises both with and without the dumbbells. Classes meet weekly at the pool during the pool season only (Check the calendar or TeamReach for days and times.)
Sign up on Team Reach with the code: Wateraer.
For more information, please contact Meryl Lamel at meryl.lamel@gmail.com or Amy Soll at amyhsoll@gmail.com.
The Weighted Workout ($) is a 45 minute workout with weights. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact Meryl Lamel at meryl.lamel@gmail.com or Amy Soll at amyhsoll@gmail.com.
The Weighted Workout ($) is a 45 minute workout with weights. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Sign up for the Monday class on TeamReach with the code: Tracy826.
Sign up for the Friday class on TeamReach with the code: Tcfitness10a.
For more information, please contact Lorraine LaMontei at lamonte1128@gmail.com.
Zumba Fitness ($) is an aerobics/dance/weight exercise class. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
For more information, please contact Lorraine LaMontei at lamonte1128@gmail.com.
Zumba Fitness ($) is an aerobics/dance/weight exercise class. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: PBZFMS.
For more information, please contact Barbara Poore at barbpoore@yahoo.com.
Zumba Gold ($) is a fast-paced but fun exercise class that mixes dance, cardio, and mild stretching to improve agility, stamina, and balance. Suitable for beginners to experts. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-11 a.m.
For more information, please contact Barbara Poore at barbpoore@yahoo.com.
Zumba Gold ($) is a fast-paced but fun exercise class that mixes dance, cardio, and mild stretching to improve agility, stamina, and balance. Suitable for beginners to experts. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-11 a.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: FunDance.
For more information, please Maria Cobuzzi at hrh.macobuzzi@gmail.com.
Zumba Wednesday ($) is a fun exercise class featuring cardio, dance, and weights set to lively music. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
For more information, please Maria Cobuzzi at hrh.macobuzzi@gmail.com.
Zumba Wednesday ($) is a fun exercise class featuring cardio, dance, and weights set to lively music. They meet in the Brandywine Room* on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Sign up on TeamReach with the code: PBZEVENING.
For more information, please contact Barbara Poore at barbpoore@yahoo.com.
For more information, please contact Barbara Poore at barbpoore@yahoo.com.
Hobbies & Crafts
Car Club allows you to show off your classic, vintage, or special car, truck or motorcycle and check out the other beauties in the Community. The Car Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month starting in April and runs through September. Please note the time changes: In April & September, the club meets from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., and in May through August, they meet from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Steve Serpe at sserpe@comcast.net.
The Fiber Arts Club meets in the Clubhouse Great Room on Monday from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. to work on any fiber art project that is of interest to each of the individual club members. Club members often teach other members fiber arts skills they wish to develop.
For more information, please contact Celeste Curley at Drcelestecurley@gmail.com.
The Model Railroad Club consists of a group of residents who are actively pursuing the hobby of Model Railroading in any scale or gauge. All are welcome; you don't need an active layout to join. They meet the second Wednesday of the month at a different member’s house on a rotating basis.
For more information please contact Larry Harley at lfharley@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Steve Serpe at sserpe@comcast.net.
The Fiber Arts Club meets in the Clubhouse Great Room on Monday from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. to work on any fiber art project that is of interest to each of the individual club members. Club members often teach other members fiber arts skills they wish to develop.
For more information, please contact Celeste Curley at Drcelestecurley@gmail.com.
The Model Railroad Club consists of a group of residents who are actively pursuing the hobby of Model Railroading in any scale or gauge. All are welcome; you don't need an active layout to join. They meet the second Wednesday of the month at a different member’s house on a rotating basis.
For more information please contact Larry Harley at lfharley@gmail.com.
Intellectual, Spiritual, Educational, & Social Activities
The Bayberry Bible Hour is a time of fellowship with members of our Community where we study the Bible and pray together. Our study is led by Pastor S. McGinty, who is not only a member of our Community, but a minister with over thirty years of service to the Christian faith. All members of the Community are welcome to join them as they celebrate their faith and the hope they have found in Christ. They meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sassafras Room.
Please contact Pr. Stanley Mcginty at Eldermcginty@outlook.com.
The Bayberry Sunshine Club is a group of your neighbors who are here to spread a little sunshine throughout the Ponds at Bayberry South Community. We provide the following: Cards are sent to cheer you up after illness, hospital visit, or, sadly, the loss of a family member; meals for homebound residents; we’ll sit with you, or even read to you, giving respite to your caregiver; we’ll walk your dog if you are unable to do this due to illness. We have our own prayer coordinator to provide support and will make visits to you at the hospital or at home. We set up before and clean up after a funeral repast luncheon or memorial at the Clubhouse, the rental of which is free for bereavement for the death of a Ponds' resident. (See the Reservations and Rules page on this website for details.)
For more information, please contact Naomi DiBlassio at ndiblassio@gmail.com or Debbie Halsall at dhalsall53@gmail.com.
The Beer Club ($) is for anyone who enjoys a cold beer when hanging out at the Clubhouse. If you enjoy this beverage and would appreciate the opportunity to access a keg, join this group. There is a donation to join each year.
For more information, please contact Vince Hughes at hudges@aol.com.
The Book Club meets in the Great Room of the Clubhouse to discuss a book each month. Meetings are followed by a brief social time with refreshments. The club meets as two separate groups, either the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. or the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, please contact Marianne Del Bueno at hoosmom2@yahoo.com.
The History Forum Club provides insight into the people, places, and events of regional, national, and world history through monthly lectures and/or musical events in the Brandywine Room on the 2nd Monday of every month (except August and December) at 7:00 p.m., quarterly field trips, and monthly published research articles. Presentations are free; however, ($) there is a cost for field trips. If you would like to be part of the leadership group for the club, they meet the Thursday before each presentation in the Christina room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Aaron Nayer at benmar666@gmail.com.
The Ladies Lunch ($) isn’t always a lunch. Sometimes it’s brunch; sometimes it’s a dinner; sometimes it’s a cocktail party. They meet every other month at the Clubhouse in the Brandywine Room on Thursdays, most of the time from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., except for the evening events, which are from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Between fifty and sixty women usually attend these themed events to meet new friends and catch up with neighbors while they dine and enjoy games and activities or entertainment.
For more information or to join the mailing list and receive an invitation, please contact Muriel Clark at 4mur44@gmail.com or Sherry Rousseau at jr1sher1@aol.com.
The Outreach Club is all about helping our fellow Delawareans. Our club meets on the third Thursday of the month in the Brandywine Room* at 9:30 a.m.. As a group, they decide on which organizations or groups they can help. They do drives to help families with Christmas and Thanksgiving; they have done projects to give to veterans, nursing home residents, and animals. Their club members volunteer at Our Daily Bread and make meals for a men’s shelter. They also contribute volunteer opportunities to the newsletter. To find out more about our club please join them at one of their meetings!
For more information, please contact Muriel Clark at 4mur44@gmail.com or Kelly Cook at kcook45@gmail.com.
Ponds Singles Dinner Group provides opportunities for single residents to meet and socialize with each other at a Game Night every second Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Sassafras Room in the Clubhouse and to get together for dinner (or sometimes lunch) at least once a month at a local restaurant ($).
For more information, please contact Ray Burt at recceguy74@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Naomi DiBlassio at ndiblassio@gmail.com or Debbie Halsall at dhalsall53@gmail.com.
The Beer Club ($) is for anyone who enjoys a cold beer when hanging out at the Clubhouse. If you enjoy this beverage and would appreciate the opportunity to access a keg, join this group. There is a donation to join each year.
For more information, please contact Vince Hughes at hudges@aol.com.
The Book Club meets in the Great Room of the Clubhouse to discuss a book each month. Meetings are followed by a brief social time with refreshments. The club meets as two separate groups, either the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. or the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, please contact Marianne Del Bueno at hoosmom2@yahoo.com.
The History Forum Club provides insight into the people, places, and events of regional, national, and world history through monthly lectures and/or musical events in the Brandywine Room on the 2nd Monday of every month (except August and December) at 7:00 p.m., quarterly field trips, and monthly published research articles. Presentations are free; however, ($) there is a cost for field trips. If you would like to be part of the leadership group for the club, they meet the Thursday before each presentation in the Christina room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Aaron Nayer at benmar666@gmail.com.
The Ladies Lunch ($) isn’t always a lunch. Sometimes it’s brunch; sometimes it’s a dinner; sometimes it’s a cocktail party. They meet every other month at the Clubhouse in the Brandywine Room on Thursdays, most of the time from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., except for the evening events, which are from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Between fifty and sixty women usually attend these themed events to meet new friends and catch up with neighbors while they dine and enjoy games and activities or entertainment.
For more information or to join the mailing list and receive an invitation, please contact Muriel Clark at 4mur44@gmail.com or Sherry Rousseau at jr1sher1@aol.com.
The Outreach Club is all about helping our fellow Delawareans. Our club meets on the third Thursday of the month in the Brandywine Room* at 9:30 a.m.. As a group, they decide on which organizations or groups they can help. They do drives to help families with Christmas and Thanksgiving; they have done projects to give to veterans, nursing home residents, and animals. Their club members volunteer at Our Daily Bread and make meals for a men’s shelter. They also contribute volunteer opportunities to the newsletter. To find out more about our club please join them at one of their meetings!
For more information, please contact Muriel Clark at 4mur44@gmail.com or Kelly Cook at kcook45@gmail.com.
Ponds Singles Dinner Group provides opportunities for single residents to meet and socialize with each other at a Game Night every second Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Sassafras Room in the Clubhouse and to get together for dinner (or sometimes lunch) at least once a month at a local restaurant ($).
For more information, please contact Ray Burt at recceguy74@gmail.com.
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