MARCH LUNCHEON
March 28, 2024
​Ramada Inn
   

Doors open at 10:30am for check-in/social time. Our meeting will begin at 11:00am. 
(Please do not arrive any earlier as the room will not be ready for seating).

LUNCHEON COST:  $25.  All attendees must confirm their reservation by mailing their check to Jo-Ellen Baxley. Make your check payable to MANDARIN WOMEN’S CLUB and contact Jo-Ellen at 904-635-8722 for mailing instructions.
  Checks must be received by March 21st.  There will be no exceptions.
Be sure to note on your check if you prefer a Chef’s Salad.

BUFFET
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Southwest Breakfast Burrito
Cheese Grits
Fruit and Yogurt 
Rolls and Butter
Coconut Cream Pie
Coffee, Ice Tea and Water

Chef’s Salad is offered as an alternative to the menu.  If the salad is desired, it must be noted on your check. No changes can be made after reservation deadline. NOTE: Salad dressings available are Italian, Light Italian, or Ranch only.

PROGRAM
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BRUNCH, BUBBLY & BINGO
Come and socialize with old friends, and make some new ones! Join us for Brunch, Bubbly, and Bingo. A delicious Brunch Buffet will be served. There will also be Mimosas and Bloody Marys available to purchase for $6.00. Please remember to bring CASH if you wish to buy a drink. Then try your luck playing B-I-N-G-O. We will play different types of games. Bingo cards will be available to buy, 10 cards for $5.00, also CASH ONLY. There will be cash prizes so don’t be left out.
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Other Events this Month

Travel: March 1 – 9:00am. Come and join your friends for a day of fun at Jungle Adventures in Christmas, Florida. They have Alligators, a Wildlife Show, a replica of an old Florida Village and we can ride the Jungle Swamp Queen River Boat. The cost for Jungle Adventures is $29.95 plus tax. Lunch will be at Dixie Crossroads in Titusville. We will meet at Hobby Lobby at 8:45am leaving at 9:00am sharp. Rider’s fee is $13.00 per person. If you did not sign up at the February luncheon, call Sue Wojtowicz .

Antiquing: March 8 – Join us for a delightful trip to Brunswick, Georgia to meander through their many antique stores. The stores are located in historic downtown which is full of shops and eateries. We will meet at Hobby Lobby at 8:45am and leave PROMPTLY at 9am. Rider’s share is $10 to the driver. Lunch afterwards will be at Reid’s Apothecary. If you did not sign up at the February luncheon, please contact Linda Peacock regarding availability. 

Dining Out/Singles and Couples: March 9 - 5:30pm – Seasons 52, 5096 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246. Website: www.seasons52.  Contact Mary Shell regarding availability. 

Movie Mania: March 12 -  Come join us for “Life of the Party”. This movie is a comedy. Run time: 1 hour 44 min. When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (Melissa McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college and landing in the same class and school as her daughter (who’s not entirely sold on the idea.) Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna-now Dee Rock-embraces freedom, fun and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected. Lunch will be at Dolce’s Pizza at 11:30 am. Movie will be at Harbor Chase theatre, 3rd Floor at 1:00 pm. Any questions, contact Andrea Braun. 

Recipe Exchange: February 15 - 11:30am - 1:30pm - Please note day and date change since our regularly scheduled day falls on Ash Wednesday. Sue Wojtowicz will be hosting at her house with the theme of “Your Heart’s Desire”. Don’t forget to bring a copy of your recipe, $2.00 and containers to take home leftovers. Happy Valentine’s Day! If you did not sign up at the January luncheon, contact Sue for availability.

Mangia Mamas: March 15 –11:30 am. We will be going to Al Dente Restaurant in St. Johns County, off 210, 90 Shops Boulevard, Suite 60. It is an Italian Restaurant that is highly recommended. There will be no meeting for carpooling, but please feel free to reach out to someone if you would like to ride together. If you did not sign up at the February luncheon or have any questions, contact Linda Bowman.
 
Mah Jongg has two teams on two different dates. Anyone who would like to sub for either team, please contact the respective chair(s) as listed in your Directory for the appropriate team.
TEAM A: March 18, 12:30pm            TEAM B: March 25, 12:30pm
 
Marathon Bridge: March 26 - 4th Tuesday each month thru May at 11am at Noura's Cafe. Please call or text Mary Chapman if you would like to sub or want more information.

Night Train: March 29 – 6:30pm – We play at HarborChase. Mark your calendar for the last Friday of each month. This is Mexican Train, and we are happy to teach beginners. Park in the back and check-in at the front desk. We play with quarters, so please come prepared with $3.25 in quarters. Bring your own non-alcoholic drink and snacks. Sign up at the luncheon or contact Gail Packard. Signup is not required; however, HarborChase needs a headcount. If you signup, Gail will send you a reminder.