History Talks: The Villa, Rec Park and Places to Play

Speakers: Jim Dreisback, Meredith Dreisback, Kay Robinson

Healdsburg residents have always known how to have a good time and these talks will introduce you to some of our venues for recreation. Jim Dreisback will tell tales of the Villa Chanticler, former French vacation resort, one-time casino with some gangland-style intrigue and site of parties and dances for many decades. Kay Robinson will tell the history of Recreation Park, including Prune Packers games, the Future Farmer’s Fair and the projects to light the field and build new stands. And Meredith Dreisback will take you to various other leisure venues such as Tayman Park Golf course, Palomar skating rink and dance hall and Camp Rose on the Russian River.