Before I retired and moved back home to Michigan, I owned a condo in a high rise in Falls Church, Virginia. The condominium had over 1,000 residents -- not as big as TV -- but large for a condominium. The residents were from all over the world and many of us didn't have families in the area.

Our Social Commmitte organized potluck dinners or picnics in our Community Room on all of the major holidays except Christmas. We even celebrated Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day! The summer potlucks were by the outdoor pool -- weather permitting. Most people seemed to make it home for Christmas. The Committee furnished the main dishes (like turkey, mashed potatoes and dressing) and everyone else brought a dish to pass or a cash donation. A lot of the people brought ethnic dishes from their home country.

I miss that condo -- the dinners, coffee and donuts on Sunday morning, the Redskins game on the big screen TV on Sunday afternoon and just being with my new family! It made not being able to go home for the holidays a lot easier.

thanksgiving singles
 

I would like to check back for suggestions, renting for November - might be chance my husband will be stuck up north - would be interested in group for country club/inn - reservations --

I might have spotted a notice for a musical program - transportation provided? Dinner/theatre - does anyone know about this as a possible choice for single's group?

thanks, port 345

Arnold Palmer CC always has a great Thanksgiving and they also serve it at the bar!

You can always buy a full Thanksgiving meal from Fresh Market. We've done that a few times and very very good.

Was remodeling my kitchen last Thanksgiving, so couldn't make dinner. Took a chance and went to Cracker Barrel and was really surprised how good it was. Naturally, not as nice a restaurant as Victorian Inn, but food was great. Price was only $8.95 and that included turkey, mashed or sweet potatoes, vegetable, rolls and even a great piece of pumpkin pie. Went around 2 to avoid the crowd. It was very busy even then, but got in within 15 minutes.

Join BabyBoomers singles. Sure tey must have something going on.

We have been here several times on Thanksgiving and have always gone to Arnold Palmer. It was yummy!!

I posted earlier that I'm inevitably on a cruise ship for Thanksgiving. But, I'd be remiss if I didn't make a couple of other suggestions!

A year or so before I moved to TV, I came down from St. Louis to have dinner with my brother, who lives at Love's Landing, an airpark off Marion County Road. Because his wife had had a stroke not long before, he arranged a complete T'giving dinner from Publix!

The meal was super, only requiring some strong and difficult logistics to coordinate the warming of various dishes! It was one of my most memorable Thanksgivings!

A second suggestion would be to make a reservation with any one of the Country Clubs (probably too late, now, but keep it in mind for 2013) and tell them that you'd be happy to make up a party of four or six with other unidentified customers! What better way to make new friends!?!?

Y'all have a Good Turkey Day!

SWR
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Going to Tierra Del Sol

Cattle Baron's
 

Has anyone tried Cattle Barons at Thanksgiving or been there for dinner lately ?

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Fisherman on Hwy 44 Inverness

A Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
 

While it technically will not be home cooked, the best traditional Thanksgiving meal will probably be the Cotillion Cafe in Wildwood. Definitely southern style but the cook/owner is always there and the food is beyond reproach. Bring your own wine since they do not sell wine or beer, but will provide the needed glasses.

NOT Katie Belles! While I enjoy going to Katie Belles for casual dining I did NOT enjoy their rendition of Christmas dinner in 2010. It was like everything was straight out of the can and thick sliced deli turkey! No taste! Cracker Barrel is a better choice!

We went to Glenview Country Club and it was terrific. Would easily recommend to anyone.