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It's Movie Time on the fourth Wednesday of each month! 

Dave and Joyce Gleason sponsor Movie Time.  They will send out a Pineapple Gram the Friday or Saturday before giving the name of the movie and dining place.  You may go to the movie, choose  another movie, go to dinner with the group afterward or any of the above.  Please call Dave or Joyce at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up plan to attend.

 

Movie Listings for 2012:

January 25, 2012 - There are varied choices for this month's Movietime.  We will begin gathering as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:50 p.m.  The three choices are:  Red Tails (beginning at 4:05 p.m.);  Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (4:10); and Joyful Noise (4:30).  We'll be dining at La Fontana, across the theater parking lot on the southern edge of the mall, at 6:30 p.m.  (Some of us have seen coupons for dinner there.)  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

 

 

 

Movie Listings for 2011:

December 28, 2011 - There are great choices for this month's Movietime.  We will begin gathering as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:35p.m.  Here are three choices:  Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (beginning at 3:45); Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (3:55); and The Descendants (4:05).  Watch for Regal's AARP special on popcorn and soda.  Also ask about Regal's frequent user card.  We'll be dining at Alli Gators, at the opposite end of the mall, at 6:15 p.m.  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up. Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

November 23, 2011 -  This date may be problematic for some members but guests are welcome.  We will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:30 p.m.  The two choices are Hugo 3D (beginning at 3:40 p.m.) and Tower Heist (at 3:50).  The first one is considered a family movie. You may expect that 3D movies cost a bit more.  Recently Regal theaters have offered an AARP special on popcorn and soda. Consider asking about it.  We'll be dining at Jason's Deli, on the outer ring of restaurants in the mall parking lot alongside rt. 771, by 6:00 p.m. Their lighter fare should be just the thing before Thanksgiving Day.  And remember the free soft serve dessert!  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up. Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.  Do include any guests in your count.  Thank you!

October 26, 2011 - Many thanks to Joan and Bob Dickson for hosting Movietime events this summer!   Some of us will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:45 p.m. before the first movie. Those choosing the second movie may want to arrive a bit later.  The two choices are Footloose (beginning at 3:55 p.m.), and 50/50 (at 4:20).  We'll be dining at Olive Garden, on the outer ring of restaurants in the mall parking lot, at approximately 6:15 pm. Please call Dave or Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up. Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.  Next month, Movietime will be held on the usual date, fourth Wednesday of the month (November 23rd), the night before Thanksgiving. While many members may not be available, guests are welcome.

September 28, 2011 - This month's Movietime will be Wednesday.  We will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:40 p.m. if you are going to the first movie.  The two choices are Moneyball (beginning at 3:50 p.m.) and Contagion (at 4:40 p.m.).  We'll be dining at JD's Bistro and Grille, 1951 Tamiami Trail (next to Day's Inn) at approximately 6:45 pm.  Please call Bob and Joan Dickson at 575-8852 or email jdickson4@embarqmail.com no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

August 24, 2011 - This month's Movietime will be Wednesday.  We will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:00 p.m. if you are going to the first movie. The two choices are: The HELP (beginning at 3:20 p.m.) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (at 4:30 p.m.). We'll be dining at Donato's, 1900 Tamiami Trail (next to Lowes) at approximately 6:30pm.  Please call Bob and Joan Dickson at 575-8852 or email jdickson4@embarqmail.com no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

June 22, 2011 - This month's Movietime will be on Wednesday. We will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 2:50 p.m.   The two choices are Green Lantern 3D (beginning at 3:10 p.m.), and Mr. Pepper's Penguins (at 3:05).  We'll be dining at Joe Crackers, on north side of the mall at approximately 5:30 pm.  Please call Bob and Joan Dickson at 575-8852 or email jdickson4@embarqmail.com no later than Tuesday night to sign up. Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

May 25, 2011 - Some of us will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:50 p.m. before the first movie. Those choosing the second movie may want to arrive a bit later.  The two choices are Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 3D!! (beginning at 4:05 p.m.), and Bridesmaids (at 4:30).  We'll be dining at Carrabba's, south of the mall on Rt. 41, at approximately 6:45 pm. Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up. Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner. Next month's Movietime will be hosted by Bob and Joan Dickson on the afternoon of the traditional fourth Wednesday. Watch for a PineappleGram with the details. 

April 27, 2011 -  Some of us will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office in the Town Center Mall at 3:45 p.m. before the first movie.  Those for the second movie may want to arrive a bit later. The two choices are Water for Elephants (beginning at 3:55 p.m.), and The Conspirator (at 4:10).  We'll be dining at Olive Garden, on the mall's ring road near the corner of Rt. 776 and 41, at approximately 6:15 pm.  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

March 30, 2011 - This month's Movietime will be WednesdayMarch 30th. We will meet as a group at the Regal Cinema box office at 4 p.m. before the movies in the Town Center Mall.  The two choices  are The Adjustment Bureau(beginning at 4:10p.m.), and Rango (at 4:15).  We'll be dining at Luigi's, heading south on Rt. 41 towards Punta Gorda, at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

February 23, 2011 - It was hard this time to find two movie offerings that were compatible in time, so we will not meet as a group before the movies.  The two choices at the Murdock Town Center Mall are True Grit (beginning at 3:40 p.m.), and Just Go With It (at 4:15).  We'll be dining at Alli Gators, at the opposite end of the mall, at approximately 6:15 pm.  Those going to True Grit will have time to shop after their movie.  Call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Please indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

January 26, 2011 – We will meet as a group at 3:30 pm. in front of the box office at Regal Cinema in the Murdock Town Center Mall.  The choices are No Strings Attached (beginning at 3:45), Green Hornet 3D (at 3:45), and The King's Speech (3:55).  We'll be dining at Ruby Tuesday's, at the far end of the mall, at approximately 6:00 pm.  Call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Please indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

 

Movie Listings for 2010:

December 22, 2010 -  We will meet as a group at 3:30 pm. at Regal Cinema box office in the Murdock Town Center Mall.  The choices are How Do You Know (beginning at 3:40) and The Fighter (at 3:45).  We'll be dining at Joe Cracker's, along the northern edge of the mall access road, at approximately 6:00 pm.  Call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Please indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

 
November 23, 2010 -  Note the change of day due to the holiday!  This month we will meet as a group at 3 pm. at Regal Cinema in the Murdock Town Center Mall.  The choices are Unstoppable (beginning at 3:15) and the latest Harry Potter (at 3:10).  Note that "Unstoppable" will get out almost an hour early compared to "Harry Potter" which is very long.  Shop or keep busy until dinner!  We'll be dining at Joe Cracker's, along the northern edge of the mall access road, at approximately 6:00 pm. Call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Monday night to sign up.  Please indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

October 27, 2010 - At the Town Center Mall.  Meet at the box office at 4:00PM. Choices are Hereafter (beginning at 4:10), Red (4:15), or Secretariat (4:20). We'll be dining at TGI Friday's, across Rt. 41 in the mall on Veteran's Blvd., at approximately 6:30 PM.  The restaurant is currently featuring special 3-course menus for $12.99 or $16.99.  Call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Wednesday morning by 11 AM to sign up.  Please indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.

July 28, 2010 - At the Town Center Mall.  Meet at the box office at 3:15PM. You can choose to see "Inception" at 3:25 or "Sorcerer's Apprentice" at 3:50.  Dinner will be at Carrabba's at 6:15 which has a special $10.00 pasta selection available this month. Please sign up for either the movie, dinner or both by Tuesday July 27. When you sign up be sure to state the movie you plan to see. Joan and Bob Dickson,  jdickson4@embarqmail.com, 575-8852.

May 26, 2010 - Choice is Iron Man II.  But, if you wish to see Robin Hood, go ahead into the movie a half hour earlier (2:50); or a half later (3:50) for Letters to Juliet.  Re-join the group for dining at Jason's Deli, on the north side of the mall parking lot, at approximately 6:00 PM.

 
April 28, 2010 - You will have the choice of Date Night or Clash of the Titans 3D.  (If you don't mind waiting for dinner after the movie, The Back-up Plan begins an hour earlier at 3:15.) Meet at 4:10 PM in front of the ticket windows of Regal Cinema at the Murdock Town Center Mall. We will be dining at Alli Gator's in the mall at approximately 6:30 PM.  The McGinneses are hosting this month. Call (637-0525) or email (brendadiane60004@yahoo.com) no later than Tues. night to sign up.
 
March 24, 2010 - You will have the choice of The Green Zone, The Bounty Hunter, or - for those of you who like great depressing movies - Crazy Heart.  We will meet at 3:25PM in front of the ticket windows of Regal Cinema at the Murdock Town Center Mall.   We will be dining at Joe Cracker's in the mall at approximately 6 PM.  

February 24, 2010 - You will have the choice of Wolfman or Valentine's Day.  (Or you can catch up with The Blind Side as well, at approximately the same time.)  We will be dining at Ruby Tuesday's in the mall at approximately 6 PM.

January 27, 2010 - Movie choice is "Up in the Air" starring George Clooney or "It's Complicated" starring Meryl Streep.  Dinner at TGI Fridays after the movie.