Burke Singles Special Events

For these events, members may get more specific information on telephone numbers, etc. by consulting their newsletters. Others may leave a message at 764-2894 and a Burke Singles member will return your call.

**FRIDAY – DECEMBER 31 (8:30 PM)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE??

Dinner and Spirits of the Season (including Champagne) will be served at the

The Burke Singles' 1999 New Year's Eve Gala

The Sylvester Ball
(A Singles Federation Event)

Reserve your place now to join your single (and Alumni) friends as DJs David and Kim Scott provides music for your dancing pleasure. You'll also enjoy sumptuous heavy hors d'ouevres, spirits of the season (including champagne) and plenty of soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. Please reserve in advance as attendance at the Oaks Community Center is limited to 130. Party dress for ladies, coat and tie for gentlemen (black tie preferred). Member prices are for all Federation* members with verifiable membership. Call Jim or Charlene direct for more information.

DIRECTIONS to the OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER, 5708 OAK LEATHER DRIVE, BURKE, VA:

From points west of Burke, use Route 123 (Ox Road). From Route 123, turn east on Burke Center Parkway. Turn right at the 2nd traffic light (Oak Leather Drive). The Oaks Community Center is 1.5 blocks down on the right side. From points east of Burke, use Shirley Highway (Route 395), 495, or 95 - Take the Springfield/Route 644 West exit. Go west on Old Keene Mill Road approximately 8 miles to Lee Chapel Road. Turn right onto Lee Chapel; at the next traffic light, this road becomes Burke Center Parkway. Continue on Burke Center Parkway until you get to the 6th traffic light. Turn left onto Oak Leather Drive. The Oaks Community Center is 1.5 blocks down on the right side.

Please make your reservations early. See your newsletter for the reservation form or send a check (see below) and your PRINTED first and last names, telephone number and Federation* affiliation to:

Burke Singles, P.O. Box 102, Burke VA 22009-0102.

Prices are $30.00 (members); $35.00 (non-members).

If we don't receive your check by the 29th, we can't guarantee your name will make it to the guest list. At the door, provided there is still room, the cost will be $40 for members, $45 for non-members. Without confirmed reservations, provided there is room, you'll be able to attend but will pay the higher price. Any appropriate refund (because a reservation is later confirmed) will be made by January 15. Prior to the event, cancellations will be accepted until December 20th (full refund). After that date, refunds will be made only if another person purchases your reservation.

*The Singles Federation:

AS=Aldersgate Singles
BS=Burke Singles
CS= Singles Ministry of Centreville United Methodist Church
DSW=Divorced/Separated/Widowed Catholics of NoVa
LS=Lutheran Singles
S@M=Singles at Messiah
SCR=Singles Club of Reston
Socially Single(SSG)
SS=Sterling Singles
TC=Tall Club of Greater Washington

OTHER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

BRIDGE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS/RUSTY PLAYERS.Always wanted to learn the game of bridge? Want to learn the "new bridge" technicques? ABCL-certified Dave McIntyre will lead us in four sessions of class plus playing time. Starting the second week in January, the group will meet weekly on Friday's at Lu's home in Fairfax. A beginner's duplicate bridge night and classes on conventions are also being scheduled. Call Carol M or Lu direct if you're interested. Cost is $10/session (payable in advance for four sessions); $2 for snacks and beverages. Drop-ins are welcome (class limit 16) at $12/night. We need a minimum of eight players who have payed in advance to make this a go.

**SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2000, 7-11 PM.

MILLENNIUM TENNIS
Tonight, BURKE SINGLES is sponsoring Burke Racquet and Tennis Club's 2000 Winter Tennis Social this date. Open to Federation members. Enjoy fun, food, four hours of mixed doubles tennis, games and prizes – all for $10.00 and a dish, snack or appetizer to share. Paper goods and soft drinks provided. BYOB at this writing – as we see the numbers responding, we'll fine-tune our plans. The event is limited to forty participants and will be open to BRTC club members as well so it's important to respond quickly. Call BRTC Tennis Director Paul Fisher at 250-1299 or 503-9337 to sign-up and give him your rating so he can pair you with participants of similar skills. Call Lu at 978-6158 if you'd like to help in organizing what we hope will become an annual event.

JANUARY 29, 2000 BS
Membership meeting and dance - Lasagna cook-off.

SEVEN SPRINGS SKI TRIP - SINGLES AT MESSIAH
**FRIDAY- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4- 6, 2000
There may still be room on the Singles @ Messiah Seven Springs Ski Trip. The weekend package for this annual event includes round-trip, non-smoking, bus transportation from Rtes 50 & 495, two nights' lodging in Main Lodge at slopes, all lift tickets for two days of skiing lift tickets for night skiing, unlimited use of indoor pool, two hearty buffet breakfasts, one lavish smorgasbord dinner, Cocktail/Social Hour-Cash Bar w/ discounted drinks all taxes and gratuities, discounts on rentals and lessons, complimentary overnight ski check. Various rates from $235 (four to a room) to $277 (double). Child rates available. For slope view, pending availability, add $10 per adult. $50 deposit per person; balance due January 15, to Joe Swihart, 2912 Bridgehampton, Falls Church, VA 22042 ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!

HEXAGON -

Rita is putting together this annual March event. Watch this space for more information.

2000 DANCE SCHEDULE

January 29, 2000 - Membership Meeting/Chile Cook-off at the Commons

February 12, 1999 -- Tall Club Valentine Ball

March 11, 2000 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance at the Oaks in Burke Centre

April 1, 2000 -Singles at Messiah Dance

June 24, 2000 - Membership Meeting - at the Oaks in Burke Centre - Program to be announced

August 19, 2000 - Burgers and Boogie at the Oaks in Burke Centre

October 28, 2000 - Witches And Warlocks Halloween Costume Ball at the Oaks in Burke Centre

November 11, 2000 - Tall Fall Ball

Sunday, December 31, 2000 - Sylvester Ball

Revised 12/29/98.