.: South Bay Fun Club

The South Bay Fun Club for Singles is very active with many social events.

Kayaking at Huntington Harbour.

Recurring Events:
Beach Volleyball
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM

This is always lots of fun and exercise. The action takes place on the beach between Avenue G & H in Redondo Beach. Call Glenn at (310) 339-3221 for more information.

Sunday Lunch after Volleyball
Every Sunday at 12:30 PM

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Come join the volleyball players for lunch at the Redondo Beach Brewing Company located at 1814 S. Catalina, Redondo Beach. (310) 316-8477. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.

Beach Walk and
Happy Hour At El Torito
Every Monday 6 - 8 PM

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If you're looking for a fitness activity capable of improving you in virtually every way 'walking is it' says Dr. Stutman, author of six books. 'It is the perfect exercise'. We meet at the Elks Lodge south parking lot which is at the intersection of Catalina and Esplanade at 6 PM. Walking is followed by Happy Hour at El Torito - 100 'G'
Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach. Margaritas are $3.75 and appetizers are half-off. People who don't walk can go to El Torito around 7 PM and the walkers will join you there. Call Maureen (310) 318-5922 for more information. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.

Dance Lessons
Every Monday 6:30 PM

Join the South Bay Fun Club for dance lessons at Redondo Beach Elks located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. The cost is $6 per lesson. Call Gigi for info at (310) 318-7945. Stay after the lesson to dance with the band.

SBFC Joins the ELKS for Groovin Easy Smooth Jazz & Swing Music
1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Join the South Bay Fun Club and the Redondo Beach Elks in bringing smooth jazz and swing music to the South Bay. Come Listen or dance to the 6 piece swing band. The Cost is your drinks. Elks Lodge is located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Call Gigi for info at (310) 318-7945.

SBFC Joins the ELKS for
the Sounds of the Big Band
2nd Monday 7:30 PM

Join the South Bay Fun Club as it goes to the Redondo Beach Elks to enjoy Big Band music in the South Bay. The Elks have brought together a great venue with the Penninsulan's (a 19 piece big band. Come listen dance and drink. The General Public is invited to this event the cost is your drinks. Elks Lodge is located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Call Lee for info (310) 251-8316.

Beginning Dance Lessons
Every Thursday at 7 PM

A new beginning dance class is available on Thursday evenings at the Redondo Beach Elks Club Lodge. 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. The instructor is Jon Gatyas and the price is $5 per lesson which start at 7 PM and last for one hour. Call Gigi for info at (310) 318-7945.

May 2008

Happy Hour @ TGI Friday’s
Friday, May 2nd 5 - 8 PM

Join the Fun Club and host Lee Angel for Happy Hour at TGI Friday’s! Special food & drink prices with extended hours. Located at 23420 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance (310) 378-8280. They allow separate checks. Call Lee for info: (310) 251-8316. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.

Renaissance Faire
Sunday, May 4th 10 AM - 7 PM

Pageantry & revelry of Shakespeare's England with lots of games, food and booths for purchasing goods. Costumed performers mixing among the crowd and on stages, lively songs, daring swordplay and courtly dances. Come and have a jolly good time in Merry Ol' England. Beer and wine flowing all through the place, as well as sodas. Sharon Cavin will be your hostess for the day (310) 322-7769. If you want to meet in advance give her a call. She can obtain discount advance tickets for $18 Adults, $11 Child (5-12). The Faire is located at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. North on the 605 Fwy to the 210 Fwy. There will be signs there to point the way for parking.

Fish Fry
Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM

Come to Dale’s home and enjoy a Fish Fry Dinner and play pool. Dinner will be served at 7 PM. The event is limited to 20 members only. No non-members at this event. Cost is $5 per person. You MUST RSVP to Dale by Monday, May 5th at (310) 670-4932. Dale will give you directions to his home when you RSVP.

Happy Hour at The Daily Grill
Friday, May 9th at TBD

The Fun Club will be meeting for Happy Hour and socializing on Friday, May 9th at the Daily Grill located at 2121 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. On a warm evening, we will probably meet on the patio. A great way to wind up a hectic work week. There is parking in back and they will validate parking for up to 3 hours after 5 PM – be sure to ask. Happy hour drink prices are $3.50 for beer and $2 off any wine and appetizers are $2.95. They will not take reservations, but know we will be there, so it’s first come first served. They said they would try to do separate checks. Please call to your host, PaulTaggart at (310) 644-7379 if you have any questions. No RSVP necessary. Looking forward to seeing all of you there. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.

Walk/Dinner @ Lazy Dog Cafe
Saturday, May 10th at 5 PM

Reviving a popular event from years past, Sue Bohn will host an opportunity for healthy exercise and good food. Sue would like to renew this event on a monthly basis, using different members' homes or a parking lot as the starting point and going to restaurants within a 15-30 minute walk. For this first event, walkers will meet at Sue’s home (directions given when you RSVP) at 5 PM and join the non-walkers at 5:30 PM at The Lazy Dog Cafe (in the new section of the Del Amo Mall, North of Carson, West of Madrona between Del Amo Circle and Fashion Way by the parking structure). We will have space reserved on the outdoor patio. RSVP is a must to Sue at (310) 787-0478 by Saturday Noon. If anyone has ideas (anywhere in the South Bay and beyond) and would like to volunteer to co-host the walk/dinner, please contact Sue. Remember the 20% gratuity rule
Jungle Ball - Women Only
Sunday, May 11th at 10 AM

"Fun" "Fun" "Fun". Join us for jungle ball on the beach at the volleyball net to the left (South) of Avenue I in Redondo Beach. Come to have fun, no experience necessary. Lunch after the games with the other Volleyball Players at the Redondo Beach Brewing Company. Any questions call Jo Ann at (310) 318-1915.

Tennis at Alta Vista Racquet Club
Thursday, May 15th at 6 PM

Fran would like to resume tennis again and it would be great for all you tennis players to join us. We split the cost of the court(s). Alta Vista Racquet Club is located at 715 Julia Ave., Redondo Beach, just West of Prospect off Knob Hill Ave, (310) 318-0670. Please join Alta Vista for $5 per year for Redondo Beach Residents and $10 per year for Non-Residents. Call host, Fran Holl at (714) 299-7149 (cell) by May 14th if you plan on playing.

An Evening of Jazz @ Ginger Cafe
Thursday, May 15th 7 - 10 PM

Once again, join host Sue Bohn and fellow club members for an evening of mellow jazz by the Richard Sherman Trio, along with guest jazz singer Cydney Davis (formerly performed with Marilyn McCoo). The Ginger Café is located in the Holiday Inn which is located 1/4 mile South of 190th on Vermont Ave. For more information or to RSVP, call Sue at (310) 787-0478.

Happy Hour at Mediterraneo
Friday, May 16th 5 -- 8 PM

Join the Fun Club at the Mediterraneo in Hermosa. Beach for Happy Hour and enjoy two for one Tapas ($3 to $7) and $3 Beer and Wine. We will have a couple of tables reserved in the bar. Remember to bring plenty of quarters for parking. Location: 73 Pier Avenue, (310) 318-2666. For more info. call Chuck, at (310) 891-1849. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.
Dinner @ On The Border
Saturday, May 17th at 6 PM
The Fun Club is having dinner at the “On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina”. They said we can have separate checks. Perhaps afterwards we can walk around the mall or go see a movie (they have an IMAX theater). “On the Border” is located on the Promenade at Howard Hughes - 405 FWY. @ Howard Hughes Pkwy. Parking is a flat $2. If you would like to sit with the group, please call JR at (310) 306-8841 to RSVP. Remember the 20% gratuity rule

Pizza & Movie Night at Phil’s
Thursday, May 22nd at 6 PM

Pat & Phil have found another great movie for your viewing pleasure. Included of course is socializing, liquid intake and feeding. Movie starts at 7:30 PM & ends at 9 or 9:30 PM. Donation for food is $10. Requirements: Members ONLY, but you can join at the door. RSVP is required (first 35 to RSVP, since space is limited) by May 20th to Pat Eldridge (310) 316-8574. You will be asked your preference of pizza: veggie, pepperoni or deluxe, (Everything). Also your preference of beverage. Pat will provide directions to Phil's house. Please, if you have called to RSVP and later find that you cannot attend, let them know prior to the 22nd so that someone else may attend in your stead. Also, if no one answers when you RSVP, leave your name and phone number, (In CLEAR, PLAIN English), so that we may call you back to verify your attendance and provide your preferred nourishment. See you there!

Happy Hour at Claim Jumper
Friday, May 23rd 5 – 7 PM

Come and enjoy a relaxing break after the work week at the Claim Jumper for Happy Hour. The drinks are a $1 off and appetizers range from $3.75 to $7.25. They will do separate checks. Location: 24301 Crenshaw Blvd. at Lomita Blvd. in the Crossroads Shopping Center, Torrance. The phone number there is (310) 517-1874. Please call Glenn Dean at (310) 339-3221 if any questions. No RSVP necessary. Remember the 20% gratuity rule
Fun Club Picnic
Saturday, May 24th at Noon

Join us for our annual picnic at one of the quietest parks in the South Bay. El Retiro Park is located at 126 Vista Del Parque at PCH (3rd street east of Palos Verdes Blvd. in Redondo Beach). Look for the Fun Club banner at the entrance to the park. We'll be located in the circular pavilion. For comfortable seating bring your own chair. We'll have the Club Karaoke machine for your singing and dancing pleasure. We'll also be playing bingo, twister and lawn bowling. The menu consists of hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chips, dips, soda and water plus dessert. This is not a potluck event. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15. RSVP to Jeanmarie or Bob by Friday, May 23rd at (310) 293-1391.

Planning Meeting
Thursday, May 29th 6 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Meeting

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME – The Planning Meeting for the next Calendar will be held at the Torrance Sizzler Restaurant, 2880 Sepulveda Blvd., located East of Hawthorne Blvd, on the south side of Sepulveda. Plenty of parking in back of the restaurant. They have good food and drinks. Get your selections and carry your tray to the back room. Eat early so we can be ready to start the meeting at 6:30 PM. All SBFC members are welcome to attend whether you have an event to sponsor or not. Be a part of your club and come participate in the planning.

Happy Hour at Tapas Meze Restaurant
Friday, May 30th 5 – 7 PM

Join Tim Swanson at the new Tapa Meze Restaurant located at 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd in Manhattan Beach, formerly Chicago for Ribs. They have Mediterranean specialties such as babaganoush, tabouleh, and paella. Tapas (appetizer) prices range from $3-7 and up and beer and wine range from $4-6. They will do separate checks. Check out their Web site at www.TapaMeze.com or call them at (310) 545-8500. Please call Tim at (310) 320-1583 and let him know you're coming by May 28th. Remember the 20% gratuity rule
Dinner @ Seaside Palace
Saturday, May 31st at 7:30 PM

Join your host, Vicki Frost, for a Persian dinner, live music and a Belly Dancer (9 PM). Dinner of appetizers, entrée and dessert costs $30 per person including tax and tip. The address is 3720 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance near Hawthorne Blvd. (310) 791-3222. Please RSVP by May 30th to Vicki at (310) 325-3474.

Recurring Events:

Beginning Dance Lessons
Every Thursday at 7 PM

A new beginning dance class is available on Thursday evenings at the Redondo Beach Elks Club Lodge. 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. The instructor is Jon Gatyas and the price is $5 per lesson which start at 7 PM and lasts for one hour. Call Gigi for info at (310) 318-7945.

Beach Volleyball
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM

This is always lots of fun and exercise. The action takes place on the beach between Avenue G & H in Redondo Beach. Call Glenn at (310) 339-3221 for more information.

Sunday Lunch after Volleyball
Every Sunday at 12:30 PM

Come join the volleyball players for lunch at the Redondo Beach Brewing Company located at 1814 S. Catalina, Redondo Beach. (310) 316-8477. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.

Beach Walk and
Happy Hour At El Torito
Every Monday 6 - 8 PM

Walking is the perfect exercise. We meet at the Elks Lodge south parking lot which is at the intersection of Catalina and Esplanade at 6 PM. Walking is followed by Happy Hour at El Torito - 100 'G' Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach. Margaritas are $3.75 and appetizers are half-off. People who don't walk can go to El Torito around 7 PM and the walkers will join you there. Call Maureen (310) 318-5922 for more information. Remember the 20% gratuity rule.
Dance Lessons
Every Monday at 6:30 PM

Join the South Bay Fun Club for dance lessons at Redondo Beach Elks located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. The cost is $6 per lesson. Call Gigi for info at (310) 318-7945. Stay after the lesson to dance with the Band at Redondo Beach Elks.

Join the ELKS for Jazz & Swing Music
1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Join the ELKS for the Big Band Sounds
2nd Monday at 7:30 PM

Join the South Bay Fun Club as it goes to the Redondo Beach Elks to enjoy Big Band music in the South Bay. The Elks have brought together a great venue with the Penninsulan's (a 19 piece big band). Come listen, dance and drink. The general public is invited to this event. No charge. The only cost is your drinks. Elks Lodge, 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Call Lee for info (310) 251-8316.

Future Events

Car Show & Dinner at Ruby’s
A Friday in June

Riviera Village Summer Festival
Sat. & Sun. June 21st & 22nd 10 AM – 7 PM

Come help support your club! The Fun Club will have a booth in the Riviera Village Summer Festival and we need your help. We are doing 2 hour shifts on both days of the fair. To volunteer some of your time to spread the word about your Club please call Jeanmarie or Bob at (310) 293-1391. Thanks in advance for your help.
Charity Benefit Opportunity
Saturday, June 21st

Calling everyone who likes a bargain!!!!! You now have an opportunity to donate $10 to a charity – “Macy’s refunds your $10 for making a purchase of at least $25 AND you get 10 to 20% discounts on purchases made in a single day at Macy’s Del Amo. Community Shopping Day is June 21, 2008 but you can pre-buy up to 1½ weeks prior to June 21st. Your purchases may be picked up (and paid for) anytime between June 21st and June 26th. Your donation also entitles you to enter a drawing for $500!! This is a win-win situation and a good excuse to do a little spring shopping. Please call Nina for details at (310) 375-0903.

Future Event

Club Picnic @ El Retiro Park
Saturday, May 24th at Noon

Come join us for a fun day in the park. Save the date. More info to follow in the May Newsletter.