Activities and Services at Travelers Rest Resort and Golf Course
Travelers Rest Resort is a unique Resort founded
and built by volunteers who provide a variety of activities and
services. Everyone who stays with us is welcome to participate. TR
has an Activities Coordinator on staff.
Resort
facilities, open all year, include the 9 hole Golf course and pool
with spa. Check out our Sunday
Night Entertainment; you
won’t want to miss a performance!
Check Channel 25, our local TV station, and The TR TIMES weekly newspaper for a complete listing of
activities with details (dates, times, locations)
K4TRR Amateur Radio Club supports
communication among amateur radio operators and provides
emergency communications as required. TR Nets: 2m.,146.43
Mhz, Mon-Sat, 9A, 20m.,14,307.5 Khz Tues, 9A
Book Browsers Club
Join us at our weekly book reviews!
Bird/Nature Walk
Tuesday mornings we walk
for 2-3 hours around the park, seeing as many as 32 different
species in a single outing. We also observe local turtles,
alligators, armadillos, deer and, recently, eagles.
Carpenter Shop
See Woodworking
Computer Club
Weekly meetings include Q&A,
demonstrations of various computing tools and workshops where members assist
each other with different aspects of computer operation.Everyone is welcome. Link to Computer Club Web Page
Crafts
Bring your ideas to share and join us;
weekly
Creative Writing
Explore the wonderful world of the
written word weekly.
Crochet
Check Channel 25 for details and join us!
Digital Cameras
Learn to use your digital
camera. Work with photo images on your computer. Check the TR
Times for details and join us!
Doll Making (soft dolls)
Complete one or two soft
dolls. Learn to needle sculpt a doll from head to toe.
Genealogy
Join us to find the missing pieces to
your family puzzle.
Garden Club
Join TR’s gardeners at
LakeMargaret.
Come to learn. Work a little. Laugh a
lot!
Geocaching
GEOCACHING is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online
Kennel Club
Here at TR we love our pets.We have a
PuppyPark,
spa and designated walking areas.The
Kennel Club hosts monthly meetings with great guest speakers.Door prizes.All are welcome! Click
here for more info!
Knitting Lessons
Weekly lessons; come learn and share your
ideas!
Miniature Yacht Racing
Sailing two classes of
radio controlled sailboats on TR’s own
Mirror Lake racing two days per
week. Click here for more info!
Motorcycle Club
Come ride with us!We have weekly Breakfast Runs, Tour Runs
and monthly meetings.Check TR Times
for details.
Model Airplane Club
The TRR Model Airplane Club invites those who are interested to join in building and flying R/C gas or electric powered model
airplanes.Outdoor and indoor flying sites are available within the park. AMA or MAC membership is encouraged.
Painting, Oil & Acrylic
Each class is separate so come when
possible to listen, learn, watch or paint.Check The TR TIMES for details.
Painting, Watercolor
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP – one good reason to
take a Watercolor Workshop is “for the fun of it”!Join us.Check the TR TIMES for details.
Quilting
Beginners meet twice monthly and we have
a very active and expert group – the Quilting Guild - for sharing ideas and
skills.The Guild meets twice
monthly.Check The TR TIMES for
details.
Red Hat Society
At TR we have many, many Red Hat groups
for fun and fellowship.Check The TR TIMES for details.
Sewing
Full day of sewing with your own projects
and sewing machines.Some group
projects.
Small Engine Repair
Members repair small engines on both 2
& 4 cycle including lawnmowers, weed eaters, etc.
Wood Working *Carpenter shop
TR Carpenter Shop is fully equipped,
modern and clean.Come join us!
Woodcarving
An interesting hobby for both expert and
beginner.Instruction is always
available.
TUES NIGHT MOVIES – Free
Movie every Tuesday night; short starts 6:45 pm; movie starts 7:15
pm. Ice Cream for Purchase.
Entertainment Designers Network Showcase Day
Don’t miss this all-day annual
Entertainment Designers Showcase – 18 different professional acts
including comedians, vocalists and musical groups will perform.
Admission is FREE!
Special
Entertainment Events
Several special shows to entertain you. Watch Channel 25 or check The TR TIMES for details.
Spectacular
Annual Spectacular - Watch
Channel 25 or check The TR TIMES for details
You won't want to miss
our weekly programs on Sunday nights at 7:00pm in Busch Hall. Join us for
an evening of wonderful entertainment from November through March. Everyone
is welcome! Click here
for full schedule
Strength training from the comfort of
your chair as directed by videotape.
T’ai Chi Chih/Chuan
Easy Stretching exercises done to
improve balance; for any age
Tone & Tighten
Ladies Tone & Tighten: floor
exercises to tone & tighten and maintain flexibility with no joint
stress. Weights are used for upper body strength and toning.
Walkers Unite
Tuesdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am on the Golf
Course cart paths. Join us!
Walking Aerobics
Rain or shine; Daily early indoor
walking; walk with others to a three-mile video. Check TR Times for details.
Water Aerobics
Our water aerobics class is conducted 3
times a week in a heated, screen enclosed pool. This workout includes
warm-up, cardio, toning and cool down. Our aim is to have fun while getting fit!
Harmonaires –playing for fun & camaraderie. Brief instructional time for beginners;
solos or combos playing; sing-a-longs and group playing.
Keyboard Club
Got an electric keyboard? Beginners to
advanced are welcome to join our group.Here’s an opportunity to enjoy good music, good friends and a good
time!
Musician’s “Jam” Sessions
Contact the Activities Coordinator if you
want to arrange for a facility or watch the bulletin boards for details.
Theater Group
Little Theater - Meeting weekly with performances scheduled for late March. Check TR Times for more info.
Travelaires Orchestra
If you play an instrument, why not join
TR’s own orchestra?We play each
Friday night at the dance in Busch Hall and for several other TR Special
Events.Check The TR TIMES or Busch
Hall bulletin boards for details.
Travelettes Women’s Chorus
A three-part women’s vocal
group who love to sing and have fun. We prepare and present our
music at a Sunday Night program in the spring.
TR Singing Men
We sing at nursing homes, campgrounds and
a veteran’s nursing home. If you like to sing, join us.
- Weekly
nondenominational church services including bible study, hymn sing, worship
and communion are offered here at TR.Chaplain on site.
Bible Study
A nondenominational in-depth study of
God’s word.
Golden Crown Society
As we study God’s word, we try to glorify
him in all that is said and done. We also try to encourage and uplift one
another.
Women’s Emmaus/Cursillo Reunion
For
women who have participated in a Walk to Emmaus,
Cursillo, daily Bread, Tres Dias or ViaDeCristo.In an hour long weekly meeting we
self evaluate our walk with Christ and share
our Christian concerns.
Social Events & Social Dining
Christmas Feast
A gathering of TR residents and guests to
share a Christmas meal and celebrate the season.
Coffee Socials
7:30 am to 9:00 am weekdays;
informative presentations made by local vendors and charities
are often a part of our coffee socials. Check The TR TIMES for
details.
Fashion Show
Annual Fashion Show features clothing for the recreational
(RV) traveler, refreshments, music and our own TR models.
Flea Markets
First Saturday of each month; November with two in March. Tables are free; one
resident per family; must signup for table.
Hobby & Art Show
An annual display of TR hobbies and artist’s work, held at
our own Busch Hall. Contact Nancy
Rogers for details.
Ice Cream Socials
Serving ice cream to friends and
neighbors, for a nominal fee, prior to the Sunday evening program at Busch
Hall.
New Years Eve Ball
Supper Club
A chance to dine with friends - old or new, sharing each other's covered dishes. Sign up to join us at a Supper Club.
Talent Show
Showcase of TR talent annually
in March
Thanksgiving Feast
A gathering of TR residents and guests to
share a Thanksgiving meal.
Tours
Check the Bulletin Board in Busch Hall
for details on a variety of day trips, weekend getaways, cruises and overseas
tours.Some tours leave from TR.
Organized play schedule is posted in The TR TIMES; partner not needed; come and join us!
Bowling
Sign up at the Busch Hall bulletin board
to join us at the Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills.Equipment available.
Cycling
Watch the TR Bulletin Board for details
of weekly in-park rides and out-of-park announcements.
Golf activities
Nine hole par 34 golf course, providing activities such as a Men’s
League, Women’s League, Scrambles, Night Glow-ball and tournaments.
The course is beautifully landscaped and challenging. Golf lessons
are available.
Organized play on Thursday and Saturday 9:00 AM. Equipment is available for all that have wanted to give it a try.
Table Tennis
Twice weekly at the
Citrus Center join us
Tennis
Open Play and Leagues everyday; watch for
signup sheets in Busch Hall.
*There
are many more social events and dinners throughout the season.Please check the TR TIMES weekly paper or check your
TR Activities Directory for a complete list, dates, times & locations of
all Activities.
Turn your
TV to Cable Channel 25 for the latest information on
Resort activities, upcoming performances and special
events.
Radio
Club
K4TRR Amateur Radio Club, supports communication
among amateur radio operators and provides emergency
communications as required. TR Nets: 2m.,146.43Mhz,
Mon-Sat, 9A, 20m.,14,307.5 KHz Tues, 9A