2025 - 2026 Snowbird season
QUICK LINKS
Meetings & Entertainment | Storage Info | Registration Info | Activity Sheet
QUICK LINKS
Meetings & Entertainment | Storage Info | Registration Info | Activity Sheet
Debbie Harper, our Destin Snowbird Facebook page administrator, is wanting to step down from this position and let another member take over this position. Debbie will stay in this position until we have her replacement. She will help the new administrator any way she can. This position reports to the Board of Directors for guidance.
Please contact Dean Harper, volunteer coordinator, if you’re interested. 865-336-0421 or at any Tuesday meeting.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
at Auston’s 5-9pm $40.
Contact: Dean Harper, 865-336-0421
Tickets can be purchased at the Big Registration and Tuesday meetings or online by clicking below.
Monday, January 26 & Monday, February 23Cruise Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Boarding begins at 2:30 pm
Cost $35 per person - Sign up and payment can be made at Tuesday Meetings.
FIRST CRUISE MUST BE SOLD OUT BEFORE TICKETS
FOR SECOND CRUISE GO ON SALE
If you are interested, please contact:
Bob Button at 920-203-1559
New this year, we are asking the snowbird golfers to join an app called Team Reach. Then enter the code: Destingolf26.
The app will inform you about upcoming events, cancellations, etc.
CONTACT: Rick Mettle at rlmettle@aol.com
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Dear Destin Snowbirds
WELCOME to all our returning and new members of the Destin Snowbird Club. Our Board of Directors and volunteers have planned an amazing season with activities and events for everyone. This year’s calendar of events and activities, as well as information on how you can register either on line or in person, has been uploaded to our webpage at thedestinsnowbird.com. Be sure to check out the Destin Snowbird Facebook page for up-to-date information on Club activities beginning November 1 through the end of February.
Our season kicks off with our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Destin Community Center on December 15 at 12:45 followed by face-to-face registration from 1 - 3 pm. We hope you’ll bring a friend with you. By the way, the Destin Snowbird Club is open to local residents as well.
Our first meeting of the year is December 16 at 10 am. at the Destin Community Center on Stahlman Avenue in Destin. We have entertainment, local vendors, a raffle and loads of door prizes at each of our meetings. You can register online or take advantage of our face-to-face registration process from 8:30 until 9:45 am. Our website has all the details on registration with dates and times throughout the season.
The Emerald Coast and Destin have much to offer, and we hope you’ll make the Destin Snowbird Club a part of your experience.
Regards, your Board of Directors


Steve Ericson (President)
Rick Mettle (1st Vice-President)
Bob Button (2nd Vice-President)
Cindy Varnell (Secretary)
Pete Sikkenga (Treasurer)
Ruth Beckett (Prize Committee Director)
Linda Zukonik (Registration Director)
Jack Krasky (Webmaster),
Ted Spring (Publicity Director)
Dean Harper (Member-at Large),
Brenda Murphy (Member-at-Large)
Jerry Reckman (Immediate Past President).
Area vendors who would like to support the Destin Snowbirds please click below
2025/2026 Storage Locker
Pick Up Dates at
Destin Snowbird Storage
Locker #108
193 Stahlman Ave
Destin, Fl
Starting Saturday Nov 1st, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
And most Saturdays in Nov & Dec & January:
You may Pick up your Boxes etc.!
QUESTIONS: CALL OR TEXT LINDA Z. 810-441-7042
Please leave a message and your number
Two Cruises scheduled per season.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Boarding begins at 2:30 pm
Cost $35 per person
FIRST CRUISE MUST BE SOLD OUT BEFORE TICKETS
FOR SECOND CRUISE GO ON SALE
If you are interested, please contact:
Bob Button at 920-203-1559
Visit the Destin Chamber of Commerce site for all the information covering the Destin area
Q. So . . . what do Destin Snowbirds actually do?
A. In addition to the weekly meetings and entertainment, snowbirds can enjoy many planned activities and events during their stay in Destin. These activities and events can be found by clicking on the Club Activities page.
Q. Sounds like fun! How do I join the Destin Snowbirds?
A. You sign up at a Registration event. See the Registration page for information.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. See the Registration page for fees. Some activities are free and others are reasonably priced to cover cost.
Q. I would like to get more involved with the Destin Snowbirds, how do I do that?
A. We welcome your interest! Fill in your personal information on the back of the Registration Card when you register. You may also contact a chairperson of an event or activity or a member of the Board of Directors.
Parking is free for snowbirds at the Tuesday meetings.


Explore Destin Snowbird Golf Play days and tournaments. Destin area golf courses offer special rates for snowbirds.
Looking for some fun for the day?
You can find tours, sports, classes, and activities for everyone. Whether it's bowling or billiards, pickle ball or basketball, crafts or cruises or something else, you'll find many activities to enjoy with other snowbirds.
Keep up to date with events going on in the area! There are many fun and interesting things to do in and around the Destin area.