Clubs and Activities
There's a TON of fun things to do here at Fox Run! On top of the wonderful pools, a stroll on the boardwalk or some quiet time down at Marina Park, all the Clubs and Activities here are open to anyone living at Fox Run. Please come out and join in with your neighbors! All of these activities happen because of your neighbors. If you want to get involved with helping run an activity, have an idea for something different, or are just interested in making Fox Run better please visit the Social Committee Page and get involved with anything that interests you.
Arts & Crafts
Sometimes artsy, sometimes crafty, always fun. Everyone is welcome at the clubhouse on Fridays at 1pm. Painting, Easter Egg Decorating, Paper Folding, Crochet, and Zen-tangle are just a few of the activities. Sign up in the clubhouse and bring $3 for materials. To see a schedule and pictures of past creations…Crafts Page
Billiards
Forget the smoky pool hall. No more losing your last $20 to some hustler. Bring your cue (or use one from the rack) and come join the fun. There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse for Wednesday evening, but everyone is welcome, and walk-ins are OK for either group. It’s very informal and as much social as competitive.
Every Wednesday morning from 9:30am till Noon a group of lady pool sharks meet. Any skill level is welcomed.
Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 till 8:30 the gentlemen pool hustlers meet. There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse.
Boat Club
A club for boating enthusiasts whether you own a boat or not. The Boat Club hosts four outings annually for park residents interested in a boat ride, as well as a Christmas party, the Boat Club Picnic at Marina Park, and others. Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month. For more information and an application for membership… Boat Club Page
BUNCO
A dice game similar to Yahtzee, the BUNCO bunch meets every Monday at 6:30pm (except the night of the HOA Board Meeting). It's easy to learn, and a fun group game!There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse, but the game is pretty informal, and walk-ins are MOST welcome.
Card Games
There are several groups that play various card games at the clubhouse. Some use the Game Room, and some play in the main room. Everyone is welcome.
Hand & Foot – Tuesday at 7:00pm
Bridge – Wednesday at 1:00pm
Euchre – Thursday at 6:30pm
Poker – Thursday at 6:30pm
Pinochle – Monday at 1:00pm
Coffee Hour
On the second Saturday of each month, there is a Coffee and Donuts social “hour”. It starts around 9am and all are welcome. After social time, the Social Committee meeting happens. Every resident of Fox Run IS a member of the Social Committee whether they know it or not! If you want to know about the fun stuff happening here,THIS is the place to be. Everyone is encouraged to attend and even help plan, coordinate, or volunteer to make these awesome activities happen. See the Social Committee page to find out more about them.
Ladies Day Out
On the second Thursday of every month ladies in Fox Run are invited to share a meal at a local restaurant! There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse with the name of the restaurant chosen. If you need a ride, carpool meets at the clubhouse parking lot. Bring $1 for a drawing, and let Sandy Valdez or Ellen Thomley know if you are driving straight to the restaurant so they don't come looking for ya!
Line Dancing
Come dance to a wide variety of updated music from the Roaring 20’s Big Band, to today’s Top 40’s music. Meet new friends, have great fun, exercise, and free the dancer in you. Learn modern sophisticated rhythms such as Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Merengue, Charleston, and other fun rhythms.
We dance choreography in lines, but with the look and feel of ensemble dancing to a variety of great music. We take one step at a time with the basic steps and you're dancing in no time. Meet up Fridays at 9am. For more information…
Line Dancing Page Under Construction.
Mah Jongg
It’s NOT the solitaire style game you play on your phone! More comparable to Rummy or Cribbage, the group meets Wednesday’s from 1pm to 4pm in the main room of the clubhouse. Anyone is welcome to come watch a match and see if the game is for them. Organizers will arrange tutoring on request. For more information, or to setup tutoring see…
Pot Luck
On the first Monday of the month at 5pm, a group gets together to share a meal. Everyone is welcome! Lemonade, iced tea, and water are provided. Bring a Main Dish, Side Dish, or Dessert enough for 10-12, and there are OFTEN leftovers. There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse to help track how many people will be attending, and who is bringing what dish.
R.O.M.E.O.
The third Monday of every month, Real Old Men Eat Out (ROMEO). Breakfast is at Billy’s Café here in Tavares. There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse, and a ride can be arranged if needed!
Traveler's Club
The Traveler’s Club is designed to offer day and overnight motor coach trips and cruise/ tours/train deals to all residents of Fox Run and share experiences of your trips with fellow Travelers. You book the trips on your own as we are not locked into specific vendors. However, we may have some favorites that we have used. Singles and couples welcome. For more information…Traveler's Club Page
Website Breakfast
Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, cinnamon roll, fresh fruit, and juice and coffee all for $6! Best breakfast for the money around. October through May (because many volunteers are snowbirds) on the 3rd Saturday of the month, this breakfast helps fund our website. There is also a 50/50 raffle so bring some extra dollars, and one lucky customer wins free breakfast the next month!
Wednesday Work Crew
The Wednesday Work Crew is one of the oldest groups in Fox Run. They have been meeting every Wednesday morning at 9:am, rain or shine, and usually quit around noon. The Crew will also meet other times when working with contractors, service technicians, or other Committees.
A report is given to the HOA Board each meeting as to the number of hours the Volunteers worked that month and at the annual meeting a report as to the total hours worked for the year. Included on that report are the projects, repairs, etc. completed by the Work Crew.
Future projects are summarized with a preliminary spending amount, so the Board knows what to expect in cost. The Board has final approval where monies are given to a project or repair. Approval of the Finance committee is also needed.
Other projects, repairs, that do not require monies from the Board are worked on without Board approval, using tools, and materials on hand following all guidelines of the rules and regulations set forth by the HOA.
Our main function is to find and fix things around the park. Here are some things we do.
Landscaping public areas, Mulching. Repair sprinklers and plumbing problems. Minor electrical. Light bulbs timer boxes re- setting breakers, smoke alarms, emergency lighting. Keeping up with governmental inspections, and supplying what is needed.
Painting HOA properties and buildings. Keeping HOA sheds clean, and tools in working condition. Preparation for a hurricane, and emergency repairs.
Repairing or replacing damaged boards along the Boardwalk. Cutting in Boardwalk railing for new mooring spots. Persevering the Boardwalk with Power washing/Stain/paint and repairs to the marina area and buildings. Cutting back encroaching vegetation along canal.
Power washing HOA vinyl fencing, Clubhouse roof, buildings, sidewalks, and structures, pool areas. Cleaning drainage piping. Weed whacking along the Canal and Lighthouse Island, and Marina Park and swale behind Marina shed. Maintaining HOA barge and trailer Licensing and inspections.
Working with the Social Committee to set up activities such as dances, shows, parties and Yearly Clubhouse sale week, (See Social Committee for details)
Taking out Clubhouse garbage pails on Wednesday for pickup Thursday and returning them back after pickup. Bringing debris to the Dump. Power blowing off Boardwalk. Cleaning gutters. Storing firewood for Marina Park. Blowing off and cleaning Picnic tables and chairs. Cleaning Clubhouse HVAC venting. Remove and replace everything from the Clubhouse floors for annual floor waxing in February.
This description from Roy F. is long, and although it was intended it to be a short description like the rest of the entries here, it was left mostly as submitted because the work done by the Work Crew cannot be underappreciated! The monetary savings they provide is a wonderful benefit, but the sense of community and camaraderie in doing a shared task, and a common goal shared by the participants is even better. Don’t think you can’t help. Come for an hour, just show up.
Anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a job for everybody.
Wii Bowling
No smelly rented shoes. No heavy balls. All the fun of bowling, but on a TV screen. Every Thursday at 10am the Wii gaming consoles come out, and everybody BOWLS! There is a signup sheet in the clubhouse, but walk-ins are welcome!