Even with an extra day this year, the month of February flew right by and we are already into March of 2020. It seems to be the busiest month yet at the Villages of Citrus Hills, as far as activities and events are concerned.
Whether you are looking for exciting shows, friendly social experiences, educational opportunities, competitive golf and tennis, or just a delicious meal with friends, we have got all the bases covered for everything happening in March.
Let’s jump right in and check out some of the events that you won’t want to miss this month!
Big Show Series
The Big Show Series will make its return to the Activity Center Auditorium when The Platters take the stage for two shows on Thursday, March 12th. They will be playing all of your favorite hits with showtimes at 6:00pm and 8:15pm.
On Thursday, March 26, the Big Show series will be back with Maureen McGovern performing at 6:00pm and 8:15pm. She is best known for massive hits like “The Morning After” and “The Poseidon Adventure.”
Social Events
One of the very first events that you won’t want to miss this month will be the Comedy Night event in the Hampton Room with George Casey on Tuesday, March 3rd. This will be a 100% clean show that starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00pm before George takes the stage at 7:00pm.
On Friday, March 13th, the Celtic Fusion Dinner Show featuring pianist Marvin Goldstein and vocalist Vanessa Joy will be happening in the Hampton Room. The event will also include an Irish dinner menu with options like Corned Beef & Cabbage and Stout Chicken.
Tasty Trivia Tuesday will be back in the Hampton Room on Tuesday, March 24th. The topic for this month’s trivia questions is “weather,” and the menu will include Chicken Parmesan and Pork Scaloppini.
Friday, March 27th will be the next installment of the Shalom Social Dinner, which meets at Skyview Restaurant. The menu for this fun night out will include Stuffed Chicken Marsala, Braised Short Ribs, Crusted Cod Loin, and Bourbon Salmon.
On Sunday, March 29th, the Activity Center Parking Lot will be hosting three events all rolled into one when the Springtime Jubilee combines the annual Farmers’ Market, Craft Fair, and Cruise-In events all into one massive event. There will also be lots of local food trucks on hand from 10 am to 2:00pm.
In addition to their normal dinner specials, Skyview Restaurant is also going to be hosting a Spring Bash on Tuesday, March 31st that will feature live music and dancing from The Dave & Kenny Duo along with plenty of light hors d’oeuvres. This party is set to run from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and the drink special will be $5.00 Sparkling Rose Lemonade.
Art & Education
Doc Talk will be back in the Activity Center Auditorium on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00pm. This month’s topic is Colon Cancer Prevention, and there will be two local doctors leading what should be an interesting discussion on everything we can be doing to protect ourselves.
The St. Michael of Citrus Hills
On Thursday, March 19th at 2:00pm, the Activity Center will be hosting a workshop on Florida-Friendly Landscaping that will cover everything you need to know about making your home look its best here in the Sunshine State. Whether you are a new resident or a longtime Floridian, there should be plenty of great information for everyone attending this event.
Max Schulman, who is the author of Finding the Treasures of the Trails, will be hosting Lunch & Learn in the Garden Room on Friday, March 27th. The discussion this month will cover “Hiking, Biking, & Paddling in Citrus County,” and the menu will feature a BLT Chicken Salad with Bleu Cheese.
Golf & Tennis
There will be some serious competition out on the links this month here at the Villages of Citrus Hills. The 2020 Skyview Ladies Club Championship is scheduled for March 5th and 6th, and the Citrus Hills Couples Championship will be happening on March 12th and 13th.
If you are looking for a more fun and relaxing golf experience, The Meadows course will be hosting the Four-Leaf Clover Open on Saturday, March 7th starting at 8:30am.
There will also be Free Golf Clinics for all skill levels with PGA/LPGA Teaching Professional Mary Slinkard happening at Citrus Hills. This month, she will be working with beginners on March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Then, she will be back to work with intermediate golfers on March 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Skyview Golf Course
March is also a great month to get involved at the Skyview Tennis Center, which will be hosting another Free Beginner Tennis Clinic at 11:30am on Tuesday, March 10th.
Anyone who attends the Free Beginner Tennis Clinic can put those skills to use at the Skyview Tennis Spring Break event on Sunday, March 15th. This will be a mixed doubles round robin that also includes lunch with beer and wine!
Tennis players should also be spending the month prepping for the 2020 Skyview Men’s and Women’s Club Championship Doubles Tournament, which is right around the corner in mid-April.
Dinner Specials
Our friends at Skyview Restaurant are going to be working overtime this month with fantastic specials like a Tastes of Florida Wine Dinner on Tuesday, March 3rd, an Italian Night on Thursday, March 5th, and a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, March 17th.
The Grille will also be pulling out all of the stops for St. Patrick’s Day with their own dinner special that will feature traditional options like Irish Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Roasted Lamb Shanks, and Black and Tan Pork.
The Tiki Bar at the Grille
Later in the month, there will be a huge Soup Up the Night with Willie & Company event at the Tiki Bar featuring a musical comedy show and a full dinner buffet. This unique dinner is scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd with the buffet going out at 4:30pm and the show starting at 6:30pm.
With so many different types of activities and events happening all over the community this month, we might actually have a hard time catching our breath and finding some downtime during all the fun.
If you do happen to find a little free time between events this month, make sure that you plan on taking advantage of the Pure Fiji Facial special that Bella Vita Spa will be offering throughout March.
And looking forward to next month, don’t forget that Skyview Restaurant and The Grille will both be hosting outstanding options for Easter Dinner Specials!