ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL GATHERINGS
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CONNECT
For residents who are interested in building relationships through shared interests. Activities include painting sessions, theater club readings, poetry gatherings, literature lunches, photography clubs, recipe exchanges, and potluck meals. It’s designed to bring neighbors together through art, food, literature, and cultural appreciation.
Painting
CRAFT ROOM | EVERY FRIDAY AT 12:30PM
Spend some time relaxing with a paintbrush and canvas and create art pieces for friends, family, or your own home. Projects include paint by number canvases, open canvases for oil painting, water color canvases, and more. Bring a glass of wine and enjoy the company of other artists.
Theater Club
ENCORE THEATER | EVERY FRIDAY AT 10AM
Join other lovers of the theatre to read through one act plays (and perform if you’d like!), or take time to talk through favorite Broadway experiences and other theatre excursions. For English teachers, actors, and general lovers of theater arts, this promises to be a fun gathering to share and connect.
ALIVE AND WELL POETS SOCIETY
APT BLDG. B 4TH FLOOR | FRIDAYS AT 10AM
Poet Writers come together to share their work, encourage creativity, and connect.
CLASSIC LIT LUNCHES
APT BLDG. B 4TH FLOOR | WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30AM
Pack a bag lunch and join a group of friends to read and talk through classic literature.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
APT BLDG. A 4TH FLOOR | TUESDAYS AT 3PM AND FRIDAYS AT 10AM
Explore photography with friends using everything from phone cameras to professional grade lenses. This is an opportunity for photographers and people interested in photography to connect.
RECIPE CLUB AND POTLUCK
SOCIAL ROOM | WEDNESDAYS AT 3PM
For the lovers of all types of food, this is an opportunity to connect and learn from one another, sharing and creating recipes to be tried at home, and to share about the experiences trying shared recipes. Bring samples of some of your finest recipes for taste tests.
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN POTLUCK
SOCIAL ROOM | MONDAYS AT 4:30PM
For the lovers of vegan and vegetarian types of food, this is an opportunity to connect and learn from one another, sharing and creating recipes to be tried at home, and to share about the experiences trying shared recipes. Bring samples of some of your finest recipes for taste tests.
CRAFTSMAN CLUB
PAVILION NEAR THE CLUBHOUSE | TUESDAYS AT 2PM (OCTOBER – MARCH)
Creating everything from model airplanes to wooden coasters to small refinished furniture, this is an opportunity to practice project skills.
SCRABBLE CHALLENGE
CLUBROOM | THURSDAYS AT 3PM
Come challenge word masters to lively Scrabble games. Play with all the time in the world or use a timer for each play to rev up the competition. Most importantly, have fun!
FAITH STUDIES
(MANY LOCATIONS PLEASE SEE LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR) | THURSDAYS AT 9AM
Residents in common faith communities connect.
SACRED READERS
(MANY LOCATIONS PLEASE SEE LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR) | WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM
Residents in common faith gather for sacred readings.
BOOK CRITIQUES AND TRADES
APT BLDG. B 2ND FLOOR | MONDAYS AT 3PM
Residents gather to share about and trade good books, magazines, and other reading materials.
COMEDY CLUB
THEATER | THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7PM
Comedy fans and neighbors meet to watch comedic legends such as Nate Bargatze, Johnny Carson, George Carlin, Carol Burnette, Jerry Seinfeld, Josh Mancuso, and many more.
POKER CLUB
SPORTS LOUNGE | FRIDAYS AT 4PM
Neighbors and friends gather to learn and play poker.
CHESS GAMES
SPORTS LOUNGE | MONDAYS AT 11AM AND WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM
Come and play for competition, fun, or both. Tournaments as scheduled per event calendar.
PERCUSSIONIST PLAYTIME
BEHIND TIKI BAR | OCTOBER – MARCH | EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11AM
Resident percussionists and those who just want to play for fun gather for percussion and rhythm using large ball drums, barrels, and other percussion instruments. Soft sticks used to be conscientious of neighbors and produce nice sound. This event is fun for all.
BYOB SPORTS MEETUPS
CLUBROOM AND THEATER | SUNDAYS FROM 3PM-9PM
Come and watch your favorite teams alongside friends and other fans for sports of all kinds.
MEANINGFUL MONDAY MORNINGS AND EVENINGS
CLUBROOM | MONDAYS AT 7AM AND 7PM
Residents retired from fields connect with residents currently working in the same field.
BILLIARDS POOL PLAYERS
SPORTS LOUNGE | SATURDAYS AT 4PM
Pool players of every level meet to learn from each other and engage in fun and competitive games.
MAHJONG
SPORTS LOUNGE | THURSDAYS AT NOON
Residents meet to socialize, relax, and play Mahjong.
TRIVIA NIGHT
THEATER | THURSDAYS AT 6PM
Friends meet to play Trivia or Jeopardy. Each player brings 50 cents. Prizes available.
BINGO
SOCIAL ROOM | WEDNESDAYS AT 3PM
Friends meet to play Bingo. Each player brings 50 cents. Prizes available.
TALES FROM THE VINEYARD
SOCIAL ROOM | MONDAYS AT 7PM
Resident wine enthusiasts gather to share from their own ‘vineyard’ for wine tastings and facts about all wine related topics from temperature and storage to best vintage brands.
RELAX
Residents can recharge through low-key, calming activities. These gatherings emphasize relaxation, balance, and shared entertainment in a peaceful environment.
TRANQUILITY
YOGA ROOM | MONDAY & THURSDAY AT 1PM
Residents gather with the lifestyles coordinator for some midday stretches, gentle balance, and deep breaths to connect and recharge for the afternoon.
MOVIE NIGHT
THEATER | EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7PM
Movies ranging from classic to modern are shown in the theater. This activity is also posted on the events calendar to identify the movie that is showing on respective dates.
STREAMING NIGHT
THEATER | EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7PM
Streaming Series are shown in the theater. This activity is also posted on the events calendar to identify the movie that is showing on respective dates.
THRIVE
Health and fitness are the core here. The goal is to stay active, maintain wellness, and thrive physically while connecting socially with neighbors.
WATER WALKING AND BIG JOE LAPS IN THE POOL
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 4:30PM
Join friends in the pool for some low impact exercise.
WATER AEROBICS
ENCORE POOL | WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30AM
STRENGTH TRAINING
YOGA ROOM | SATURDAYS AT 9AM
YOGA
YOGA ROOM | THURSDAYS AT 6:30PM
BIKE BUDDIES
MEETS AT CLUBHOUSE ENTRANCE | SATURDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30AM
Neighbors and Friends meet to bike together in the neighborhood and surrounding communities.
MORNING WALK CLUB
MEETS OUTSIDE FRONT OFFICE | MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9:30AM
Meet to find friends with like paces and walk all around the indoors and outdoors (according to weather) for extra steps and exercise.
EVENING WALK CLUB
MEETS OUTSIDE FRONT OFFICE | TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS 6:30PM
Meet to find friends with like paces and walk all around the indoors and outdoors (according to weather) for extra steps and exercise.
EXPLORE
This section invites residents to venture beyond the community. It’s about broadening horizons and engaging with the wider community.
FRIDAY FRIENDS EXPLORING
LOCATION PER EVENT DESCRIPTION | FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT 1PM
Residents of the Encore go on excursions in Port St Lucie and the surrounding areas.
LIVE MARKETS AT ENCORE
SOCIAL ROOM AND OUT FRONT | EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 4-7PM
Port St Lucie Green Market/Farmer’s Market will be on site with vendors offering sweet and savory brioche, sourdough bread, jams, local honey, spices, jewelry, woodworking accent pieces, human grade pet treats, apparel, and other items.
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A mix of community enrichment activities, from grab-and-go breakfasts and lifestyle forums to shuffleboard, tech workshops, and creative writing groups. These events add extra variety and fun, encouraging deeper community bonds.
GRAB N GO BREAKFAST
SOCIAL ROOM | BREAKFAST PROVIDED BY THE ENCORE AT 10AM
Breakfast provided by the Encore at Tradition grab and go from the Social Room.
LIFESTYLES FORUM
SOCIAL ROOM | LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7PM
Residents meet with the Lifestyle Coordinator to share ideas and share about experiences from events on the calendar.
SHUFFLEBOARD MEETUP
SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS | SUNDAYS AT 5PM
Gather with other shuffleboard players to play.
TIME WITH THE TECH EXPERTS
TIME TBA
Join tech experts and externs who will cover topics ranging from the use of phone and television apps to navigating artificial intelligence. Engage in a question and answer time in each meeting as we all grow together.
NEWSLETTER WRITERS
CRAFT ROOM | EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT 10AM
Specialized group of writers who meet each Friday to gather ideas, plan, and execute the creation of a monthly Encore newsletter. The newsletter highlights other activity groups and events and community news. This group requires an interview with the lifestyle coordinator and specialized contextual training.
COMMUNITY CARD WRITERS
SOCIAL ROOM | EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT 10AM
Neighbors gather to write out greeting cards to neighbors and give to encourage friends in the community.
ENCORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
THEATER | SATURDAYS AT 10AM
Resident musicians meet to practice repertoire for both fun and performance.
ENCORE ENSEMBLE SINGERS
THEATER | SATURDAYS AT 12PM
Resident vocalists meet to practice repertoire for both fun and performance.
DINK AND DRINK
MEETS AT PICKLEBALL COURTS | EVERY OTHER TUESDAY AT 4PM
Pickleball players for all levels meet with professional instructors, courtesy of the Encore, and then gather for drinks at the Tiki Bar.