Snowbirds

Almost 2,000 Snowbirds Roost at the Community Center

As of this week, we have 1,952 Snowbirds signed up, 181 more members than last year at this time. For you procrastinators, there is still time to register. You may sign up on Monday, Feb. 1 or 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Roost, inside the Destin... Full story

‘We are Snowbirds, happy Snowbirds’

Diane Neeb

The Snowbirds have been around a long time, long enough to be considered a legacy in this area. We are 31 years old, having officially been named the Destin Snowbird Club in 1979. This was even before Destin became a chartered city in Florida... Full story

Destin Snowbirds keep coming

Diane Neeb

Tuesdays general meeting was well attended. It was nice to see so many familiar faces there. We also extend a big welcome to all our newest members. Currently our membership is ahead by 144 from last season at this time. Emerald Coast Chorus did a... Full story

More than 1,000 new Snowbirds sign-up

This is one of the busiest weeks for the Snowbird Club. At our big registration on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, we signed up 1,009 new members bringing the total membership to 1,395. That puts us ahead of last year's registration pace by 44. That's great!... Full story

Christmas concert ends 2009 Snowbirds season

The Snowbirds meeting on Tuesday was great. The Niceville High School Opus I Chorale group performed for us. What beautiful voices! Their Christmas music almost made me want to be up north in the snow and cold, but after a while, the feeling passed.... Full story

What $8 buys in the Destin Snowbird Club

It’s official! The ribboncutting ceremony at the Roost in the Destin Community Center was held on Dec. 1, marking the start of another Snowbird season. There were hugs, handshakes, and lots of laughter while standing in line to pay our $8... Full story

For Snowbirds, the end is near

Jim Boehlert

Remember how Sinatra sang, “And now the end is near and we will face the final curtain, I did what I could do and that is certain”? Yes, this is my final article as publicity director for the Destin Snowbirds. At the meeting Tuesday the... Full story

Some Snowbirds beginning flight home

Jim Boehlert

Snowbirds, the environment is changing very fast! This is the end of February, and many Snowbirds will start heading north. This is an inevitable move we all have to go through — the withdrawal of leaving the south and heading north. What... Full story

Happy New Year with the Snowbirds

Jim Boehlert

Christmas is gone, isn’t it sad? Such a great season, and all Snowbirds hope that everyone had a joyous time. Weren’t the churches decorated beautifully, and the true meaning of Christmas was brought out. We wish everyone,  peace,... Full story

‘The Roost’ to open Nov. 12

The Destin Snowbirds have come back to roost. Their winter home, The Roost, will open at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Destin Community Center with membership registration until noon. All the Snowbirds in town plus the officers and Destin city officials... Full story

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