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Activities and Services

Pelican Point Women's Association offers dozens of activity groups to match everyone's interests, along with service groups to help members in need. Seasonal and year-round activities are offered. All groups are managed by volunteer leaders and are open to any PPWA member to participate. Residency in Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club community of Venice, FL is required. Annual membership fee and supplemental activity fees apply.

Arts and Culture

Art on the Run
Members visit local art festivals, museums, or galleries and may attend instructor led art classes.

Current Topics
Topical presentations & speakers on the theme: Legacy of Women; Role Models & Rogues, followed by group discussion.

Opera
Group attends a selection of operas throughout the season at the Sarasota Opera House, and includes spouse or guests of members.

Theater
Participants attend live performances at area theaters and spouses/guests of members are sometimes included.

Travel
Opportunities throughout the year from local to international, including cruises, special events, tours, movies, and dance, and include spouses/guests of members for some events.

Cards & Games

Bridge Groups
Different groups meet for intermediate, marathon, couples, or beginner lessons to play this trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck.

Bunco
Group meets to play this easy game of chance played with dice that offers fun and cash prizes.

Euchre
Group meets to play this fast-moving card game of only 24 cards playing with four players.

Game Night
Group plays various popular games which can be enjoyed again with family and friends.

Mah Jongg (American)
Groups of various skill levels meet weekly to play using rectangular pieces called tiles.

Pinochle Players
Group meets for play using a 48-card deck consisting of two of each card from nine to ace, and includes spouse/guest of members.

Scrabble
Group plays two games using eight tiles and Scrabble dictionary is permitted.

Health & Fitness

Beach Babes
Group enjoys local beaches monthly for sun, fun, and relaxation.

Golf - Casual
Meets twice a month to play 9 holes at Pelican Pointe. Casual outings focus on fun and enjoyment, but knowledge of the game is necessary.

Biking - Pelican Pointe Cyclers
Group rides weekly year-round exploring the local area for about 25 miles at a pace of 12-14 mph. Occasionally a super-ride of 40+ miles is done.

Biking Light
Bike trips at a slower pace and fewer miles than the Cyclers. The group rides twice a month and participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water.

Core Strength, Stretch & Balance
Classes meet weekly and are taught by a certified instructor. Members learn exercises to help with core strengthening, balance and stretching.

Kayaking - Pelican Pointe Paddlers
Group explores a different local waterway each month. Rentals are available or bring your own kayak. Paddles are typically 2 hours at a relaxed pace.

Tennis - Ladies Intermediate
Members play weekly at the Club courts.

Hobbies & Crafts

Adult Coloring
Doodle to relax your noodle with colored pencils and coloring pages provided, or work on your own coloring books.

Book Club
Many book groups are offered, including a couples group that includes spouses. Groups meet in members' homes to share friendships, philosophies, wisdom and often wine!

Creative Crafts
Group meets monthly to enjoy making crafts and being creative together.

Garden Club
Group enjoys guest speakers and presentations on garden and nature related themes. Field trips and workshops are offered to complement the topics.

Genealogy Club
The club brings together members interested in researching family histories for short discussions, genealogy tidbits, handouts, and time to work on your individual research.

Quilting - Pelican Pointe Quilters
Group welcomes both hand and machine quilters, and members may bring their machines and/or their own project or work on a group project.

Services for Others

Grandma's Attic
A wide variety of baby/children equipment and playthings are available on loan when members need them for children visits.

Lend-A-Hand
Offering delicious home cooked meals, heartfelt wishes in cards, telephone calls, and visits to members in our community who are suffering a serious illness or the death of a loved one.

Medical Equipment Loan
A limited range of medical equipment is stored and made available to members in need.

Lending Library
A group of volunteers sort donations, shelves returned books, and keeps the library organized and attractive for users.

Scholarship Program
The program offers higher education scholarships to deserving young women graduating from Venice High School. It is managed through the PPWA Foundation (501(c)(3)) which coordinates fundraising efforts and gratefully accepts all donations.

Wine & Dine

Kitchen Divas
Outings are scheduled at local restaurants or the Club for a chef's cooking demonstration that includes a 3-course tasting menu for the group's enjoyment and inspiration.

Lunch Bunch
Group meets monthly at different area restaurants to enjoy fellowship and lunch.

Not So Gourmet - Couples
Groups of couples meet in member homes to share culinary delights. Host couple supplies main course, and the other couples provide appetizers, sides, or dessert.

Recipe Swap
Different groups meet monthly at member homes to share and enjoy new or favorite recipes based on monthly themes.

Single Girls Just Want to Have Fun
This group is for single women to get together for a variety of activities including lunch, dinner, happy hours, movies, shopping trips, and more!

Wine Tasting
Group enjoys wine pairing meals at the Club and various local restaurants, and events include spouses/partners of members.