BCN ACTIVITY GROUPS
BCN has a “No Present-Day Politics Discussions Policy” at all Activities & Events.
All members are welcome to attend any activity or event anytime throughout the year if fully vaccinated for COVID. Some
activity groups have size limitations. To participate, check the Newsletter, monthly calendar and/or contact the activity leader.
Blue Circle Mah Jongg
For beginners to “rusty” intermediate players who wish to learn or build Mah Jongg skills. This group meets on Fridays, 1pm-4pm, in players’ homes. To participate, contact—
Terry Sterling- sterlingterry@hotmail.com
Book Clubs
There are six book clubs, each meeting monthly on various days, in person or remotely. Members generally take turns hosting and leading the discussions. A different location can be selected, depending on the preferences of a particular book club. Book club leaders will post any openings in the newsletter. To participate in a book club with openings, contact that leader. A new book club will be initiated, when necessary, provided a leader is available.
Bridge – Luncheon Bridge
All playing levels are welcome. This group meets on the third Friday of the month at a local restaurant from 11AM to 3PM. To participate, contact –
Marilyn Robinson – m@lifecareenterprises.com
Bunco Society
Bunco is a dice game that is easily mastered. The Bunco group meets on the second Monday of the month at 9:30AM Members take turns hosting each month. The group is limited to 12 regular members. A sub-list is maintained and is used frequently. A new group can be initiated, provided a leader is available. To become a regular and/or be put on a sub-list, contact –
Ginny Francksen – gfrancksenv@aol.com
Maribeth Fryman – maribeth-fryman@verizon.net
Canasta
All levels of Canasta players are welcome, as well as anyone wishing to learn the game. This activity gathers on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1PM and is played in an area library. Individuals may bring their own beverages and light snacks are contributed by players. To participate, contact –
Judy Hay – psutravel@verizon.net
Joan Naughton – rayjnaught@yahoo.com
Card-Making
This activity meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10AM. The group meets in the home of a BCN member and has an instructor leading this activity. There is a small fee to cover materials needed to produce creative cards and gifts. Participants may bring their own brown bag lunch to be enjoyed after card-making. To participate, contact –
Nicky Donlen – ourhousedonlen@aol.com
Cinema and Chat
The cinema group meets monthly at varying times, to see a prearranged movie. Individuals can meet after to discuss the show over a beverage. Movie information is NOT listed in the Newsletter. To participate, contact –
Maryanne Segal – msegal705@aol.com
Codenames
On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11AM, get ready to play this popular Virtual party game. Two teams compete by having the “spymaster” or captain give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. The other players attempt to guess their team’s word(s) and not the words of the opposing team. It’s simple to explain, easy to understand, and fun to play. To participate, contact
Beverly Parnes – bcneditornewsletter@gmail.com
Daytrippers
Various trips will be arranged throughout the year. See the Monthly newsletter for details of upcoming trips. To participate, contact
Sharon Rubin – slr215@yahoo.com
Dining Around Town
BCN members and couples are welcome. This activity meets each month on the fourth Thursday evening at different local restaurants. Some months, we may vary the date and time to a Sunday brunch. The cost of meal is shared equally while any bar tab is paid individually. Check the monthly BCN Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact –
Judy Hay – psutravel@verizon.net
Joan Naughton – rayjnaught@yahoo.com
Golf
All levels of golfers are welcome and play nine or 18 holes weekly on Wednesdays from April through October. Members meet at Neshaminy Golf Club in Jamison starting at 9:20AM. Foursomes are organized according to the number of players signed up each week. To participate, contact –
Susan Weidle – susanweidle@yahoo.com
History Buffs
Members do independent research for the topic of the month. The group meets the third Wednesday at 12:30PM at a local restaurant. In order to better facilitate discussions, a waiting list has been implemented. A second group will be formed provided a leader volunteers. Check the monthly Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact
Joan Cavanagh – jecavanagh@msn.com
Mah Jongg
All members who know the game of Mah Jongg and are willing to host the game during the year are welcome. We follow most National Mah Jongg League 13-tile game rules and play for a $5 maximum. Mah Jongg meets weekly on Mondays, between 1PM and 4PM. Limiting the number of tables is at the discretion of that week’s hostess. To participate, contact –
Enid Cate – enidcate@comcast.net
Museum Mavens
Trips to a variety of museums in Bucks County, Philadelphia, Delaware, and New York are coordinated throughout the year. Check the monthly Newsletter for trip details. To participate, contact
Joan Cavanagh – jecavanagh@msn.com
Out to Lunch Bunch
This group meets once a month on the second Wednesday at 12PM at a variety of local restaurants. The lunch bill is shared equally, and any bar tab is paid individually. Reservations are required by a requested date. Check the monthly Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact –
Enid Cate – enidcate@comcast.net
Judy Hay – psutravel@verizon.net
Samba (Canasta)
This group meets on Thursdays from 11:30-3pm. To participate, contact
Enid Cate–Enid Cate@comcast.net
Theater
Trips to a variety of live theater events will be coordinated throughout the year. Watch the newsletter for event details. To participate, contact
Courtney Bonacci— Courtney.Bonacci@comcast.net
Trailblazers
All levels of walkers are welcome for approximately an hour walk, weather permitting. This group meets every Thursdays at 10AM in Tyler State Park at the boathouse parking lot. To participate, contact –
Kathy Dorsey – kodorsey@gmail.com
