Leaders – Joan Cavanagh jecavanagh@msn.com and Barbara Oliver bgoliver@me.com
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 and boosted for COVID. There are several activities that have size limitations. To participate, check the Newsletter, monthly calendar and/or contact the activity leader.
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. Contact book club leaders to join. 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 Franckson – 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 third 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 –
Terry Sterling – sterlingterry@hotmail.com
Codenames
On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11AM on Zoom, get ready to play this popular 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 – beverlyparnes@gmail.com
Day Trippers
Members take organized trips to different places throughout the year. Check the monthly Newsletter for current trip information. To participate, contact –
Laurie Ann Moore – windadct@comcast.net
Dining Around Town
BCN members and couples are welcome. This activity meets each month on the fourth Thursday evening at different area restaurants. The cost of dinner is shared equally while the 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
Finding Grandma/Ancestry Search
Members discuss family ancestry through research strategies, experiences, findings, and or goals. Members help one another with family research. Members meet the fourth Friday of the month at 9AM at a local library. Check the monthly Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact
Lynn Davis – lynn.davis45@yahoo.com
Golf
All levels of golfers are welcome and play nine holes weekly on Wednesdays from spring through fall. Members meet at a local golf club at 9:40AM. Starting times may change based on the availability of the course. Golfers are organized according to the number of players signed up. 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 various local restaurants. In order to better facilitate small group discussions, a waiting list has been implemented. Check the monthly Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact Joan Cavanagh – jecavanagh@msn.com
Ladies of the Vineyards
Members will visit prearranged local vineyards or breweries approximately two times a year. Check the monthly Newsletter for current trip information. To participate, contact –
Inez Recupido – zeni2@verizon.net
Lois Saurman – lbsnewtown@gmail.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 current trip information. 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
The Spanish Speaking World and Its People
The goal of this activity is to share a common desire to learn more about Spanish-speaking countries’ culture, music, and food. This is not exclusively a Spanish-speaking activity. We can share traveling experiences, visits to Spanish-themed restaurants and museum exhibitions, reading books from authors representing those countries, and/or an occasional mini lesson taught by a former Spanish teacher. The group will meet on the second Friday of the month. When meeting at a home, hosting will be on a rotating basis. Suggestions are welcome. Check the monthly Newsletter for current information. To participate, contact –
Marianne Titus – marimar2222@msn.com
Trailblazers
All levels of walkers are welcome for approximately an hour walk, weather permitting. This group meets every Thursday at 10AM in Tyler State Park at the boathouse parking lot. To participate, contact –
Kathy Dorsey – kodorsey@gmail.com
Worders
All members are welcome to play Wordscapes. This app is open 24/7 through the free Wordscapes app from Google or Apple stores. Members can participate in the BCN Team Weekend Tournaments. To participate in weekend tournaments, you must contact
Lynn Davis – lynn.davis45@yahoo.com
