Activities

Recreation Committee - This Committee coordinates and organizes a wide range of social activities. The co-chairs of the recreation committee are Richard & Karen Pashkow.

The schedule for the year is shown below. Details and flyers as they become available will be found here, on the homepage, and on our bulletin boards.

2026 - 2027 Social Events
    2026  
Date Time Event Description Sponsor
October
Sat 10/10 4:30 PM Private Event, Rec Hall Private Event
Wed 10/14 7:00 PM Books -N- Buddies, Lobby / Zoom Barbara Bellamente
Sat 10/31 6:00 PM Halloween Party, Rec Hall Recreation
November
Thu 11/5 5:00 PM LBHYC Annual Meeting, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Sat 11/7 6:30 PM Private Event, Rec Hall Private Event
Wed 11/11 6:30 PM Veteran's Day / Movie Night Recreation
Sat 11/14 TBD Bay Clean Up Day Yacht Club
December
Sat 12/5 TBD Lighting of the Docks, "Toys for Tots" Fundraiser Yacht Club
    2027  
Date Time Event Description Sponsor
January
Mon 1/11 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 1/12 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 1/13 7:00 PM Books -N- Buddies, Lobby / Zoom Barbara Bellamente
Mon 1/18 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 1/19 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 1/20 7:00 PM Bunko, Rec Hall LOL
Thu 1/21 TBD Training Thursday, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Sat 1/23 AM Boat Inspections, Coast Guard Yacht Club
Sat 1/23 TBD Change of Watch Party, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Mon 1/25 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Wed 1/27 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Sat 1/30 6:00 PM LBH Community Party, Rec Hall / Poolside Recreation / Hotwire
February
Mon 2/1 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 2/2 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 2/3 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Mon 2/8 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 2/9 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 2/10 7:00 PM Books -N- Buddies, Lobby / Zoom Barbara Bellamente
Thu 2/11 TBD Training Thursday, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Sat 2/13 5:00 PM "Michele & Friends Band" Party, Rec Hall Recreation
Sun 2/14 5:30 PM Super Bowl Party, Rec Hall Recreation
Mon 2/15 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 2/16 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 2/17 AM WOW / Rendezvous Yacht Club
Mon 2/22 7:00 PM Play Readers, Lobby / Zoom Allen Ross / Linda Reilly
Tue 2/23 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Sat  2/27 7:00 PM Bunko, Rec Hall LOL
March
Tue 3/2 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 3/3 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Thu 3/4 11:00 AM Fashion Show, Rec Hall LOL / Pam Falcone
Tue 3/9 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Tue 3/9 & Wed 3/10 AM Pickleball Tournament, Tennis Court Tennis Comm /
Darlene Sedlock
Wed 3/10 PM Pickleball Party, Rec Hall Tennis Comm /
Darlene Sedlock
Wed 3/10 7:00 PM Books -N- Buddies, Lobby / Zoom Barbara Bellamente
Thu 3/11 TBD Training Thursday, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Sat 3/13 5:00 PM St. Patrick's Day Party, Rec Hall Recreation, Gail Gilvey
Tue 3/16 7:00 PM Bingo, Rec Hall Linda & Jerry Herrick
Wed 3/17 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Sat 3/20 9:00 AM Federation Meeting, Rec Hall Federation/Margie Clarke
Wed 3/24 7:00 PM Bunko, Rec Hall LOL
Sat 3/27 ALL DAY Blessing of the Fleet / Water Games,
Rec Hall / Poolside		 Yacht Club
April
Wed 4/7 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Wed 4/14 7:00 PM Books -N- Buddies, Lobby / Zoom Barbara Bellamente
Thu 4/15 5:00 PM Beach Pizza Party, Beach Recreation
Wed 4/21 AM WOW (Wednesday on the Water) Yacht Club
Wed 4/21 7:00 PM Bunko, Rec Hall LOL
May
Mon 5/31 5:00 PM Memorial Day Picnic, Rec Hall Recreation
July
Sun 7/4 5:00 PM July 4th Picnic, Rec Hall Recreation
September
Mon 9/6 5:00 PM Labor Day Picnic, Rec Hall Recreation
October
Sat 10/30 5:00 PM Halloween Party, Rec Hall Recreation
       
November
Fri 11/5 5:00 PM LBHYC Annual Meeting, Rec Hall Yacht Club
Thu 11/11 5:00 PM Veterans Day Movie Night, Rec Hall Recreation
December
Sat 12/4 TBD Lighting of the Docks, "Toys for Tots" Fundraiser Yacht Club
Tue 12/21 5:00 PM Veterans Day Movie Night, Rec Hall Recreation

Social Activities

Art Studio Donna Birnbaum & Pam Falcone
The studio has space for stone and wood sculpture, wood carving, painting, and mixed media. In season groups meet Saturday and Monday mornings 9-12 but studio is available for use every day. Donna 941 933-9488, Pam 508 685-5258

Book n Buddies Barbara Bellamente
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month January through May at 7 PM on Zoom and in the lounge for book discussions. See the current reading list list here. Barbara 941 313-4512

Bingo - Judi & Dan Miller and Jerry & Linda Herrick
On Tuesday evenings at 7 pm from February 10 to March 31 you will find many of the residents of Longboat Harbour in the Community Hall enjoying the ten games of Bingo. Cost, 1 Card $2, 2 Cards $3,3 Cards $4, 4 Cards $5. Must be played by the same person.

Boats, Docks, Kayak Racks and Yacht Club Jeff Hecklau
Boat slips are available for fees between $450 and $850/per year depending on location, services and time of payment.  Kayak and Paddle Board racks are $150/year subject to availability. Follow the link above or contact the Dock Master for details and to make arrangements. Jeff 908 310-0380

Chair Yoga - Starts January 12, 2026, Every Monday at 10:30 in the rec hall through, April Pam Falcone 508 685-5258   Watch Videos

Dance Aerobics - Connie Haubert

Monday-Friday at 9:15 AM in the Community Room. A fitness program using recorded aerobic programs. Connie 908 328-7367

Exercise with Connie - 843 814-8455
LBH is offering exercise classes in the rec room Monday thru Friday from 8:15 until about 9:00. On M T TH & F we use YouTube & walk about 3 miles with Leslie Samsone. On Wednesday we do Zumba for Seniors with Crazy Cindy!!! We have a good group, it's casual, fun & socially distanced. Join us by just showing up.

Golf - Barbara Bellamente 941 313-4512

Women's 9-hole golf league September through May


Ladies of Longboat Gretchen Burns  262 327-0838
The Ladies of Longboat, formerly known as the Harbourettes, is open to ALL women residents of Longboat Harbour and meets once a month on a Wednesday, in the Rec Hall, for a formal program.
Additionally, the women select workshops, gatherings and field trips to be held throughout the season.  The Rec Hall is open on Wednesday afternoons for ladies to play bridge, rummicube and mah jong.

Updates can be found at the Ladies of Longboat Facebook page or email ladiesoflongboat@gmail.com

Men's Club - Vacant
Where can you find wonderful friends, an enjoyable lunch, interesting speakers, great prizes, and spirited contests? If you said The LBH Men's Club you are correct. If you would like to volunteer, or have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact the office at 941 383-2126

Play Readers - Allen Ross & Linda Reilly
Please join us!  We are a gaggle of amateurs who enjoy play reading together to entertain our steadfast audience.  Our range has included reading plays, poetry, monologs, and performing music, both published and original.  We meet Monday evenings at 7:00- 8:30 to present  and discuss our program.  We will begin Monday, January 6 and run for 10 weeks.  Please join the fun as a participant "player" or as an appreciative audience member/ theater critic.  All are welcome. Allen 802 451-6421, Linda 541 521-3356

Stitch 'n Bitch - Donna Birnbaum
Begins Monday Feb.5 at 1:30 in the Lounge. Anyone who wishes to bring their projects of knitting, needlepoint, crochet, cross stitch, or another project is welcome. Contact Donna 941 993 9498 or Pam at pamschweidenback@yahoo.com 508 685 5258.

Tennis / Pickle Ball - Darlene Sedlock
Tennis players of all skills, male and female, enjoy the competition in a range of events organized by this committee that celebrates the season's end with a tournament and party for its members. Ken 941 284-7033

Yacht Club Jeff Hecklau 908-310-0380

Yoga - Kakalie Banerjee 202 297-3425
Every Wednesday at 9:15 in the Rec Hall.

Wood Shop  David Driscoll, John Shea, Ulf Langgard
Rare is the condominium with a full service wood shop, but Longboat Harbour has just that. See the office for details. David 507 281-3721