Estero Newcomers Club Website: www.esteronewcomers.com P.O. Box 1157, Estero, FL 33929 Message from our President As we look back on the collective accomplishments of our first 10 years as a club, we also anticipate starting a new decade of friendships, activities, and worthwhile experiences. Ringing in a new year brings with it resolutions and as Newcomers I hope you will assist the new Board of Directors in our efforts to revitalize, renew, and rejoin. Several new wrinkles, hopefully the good kind, will await you in January. • a concise newsletter organized around the days of the week with important • • • • details about activities and events you might wish to join direct email/phone contact with activity leaders so that you will be able to sign up for activities quickly rather than wait for luncheon sign up sheets. Treva Thorsen, Activities Chairperson, has created display boards for the luncheon to highlight activities with a photo of the activity leader so that when you participate you will recognize who is the “go to person” opportunity to select and pay for luncheons more than a month ahead. Also, advance notice of luncheon locations for several months printed in your newsletter so that you can plan your calendar efficiently new for 2015, Byron Thorsen will lead the “Guys For Lunch” scheduled at various restaurants for the same day as our monthly luncheons A suggestion box will be one more addition to the luncheon registration area for members to offer suggestions to help our club run smoothly. Happy New Year! Anita Codey Board of Directors President: Anita Codey, 908-217-3335, [email protected] Vice President: Cindy Dugan, , 239-498-7822, [email protected] Secretary,: Jackie Gall, 239-676-9323, [email protected] Treasurer:Maryellen Linde, 239-992-7369, [email protected] Activities Chairperson: Treva Thorsen, 239-948-2504, [email protected] Membership Chairperson: Barbara Belliveau, 239-676-5020, [email protected] Luncheon Coordinator: Sandy Stence, 239-390-1661, [email protected] Registration Chairperson: Joyce Blumenschein,856-770-4806 ,[email protected] Hospitality, Sunshine, Publicity: Kathleen Schrauder, 419-707-2246, [email protected] Newsletter: Carolyn DiLeo, 914-934-0507, [email protected] & Maryann Codey, 973-902-1167, [email protected] 1|Page Join Us For Our January Luncheon January 15, 2015 11:30 Social 12:00 Lunch and Meeting Estero Country Club at the Vines 19501 Vintage Trace Circle Ft. Myers, FL 33965 (US 41 north of Corkscrew, past Estero Pkwy on East side of hwy) Menu Warm rolls and butter Hearty Vegetable Soup Choice of Petite Chicken Milanese pan seared parmesan crusted chicken scaloppini topped with arugula and radicchio salad with lemon aioli and balsamic glaze Or Petite Miso Glazed Salmon with rice pilaf and Asian vegetables Dessert Plated chocolate key lime pie tartlet Coffee, ice tea, lemonade and soft drinks are included Welcome our Speaker Our speaker this month is Steve Giguere, Park Manager at Koreshan State Park. Hear all about this historic site located in Estero. Steve will discuss the settlement and the park’s features and many special events. Please make your check payable to Estero Newcomers Club and mail to P. O. Box 1157. Estero, FL 33929 in the amount of $25 per person. Indicate on your check your menu choice of F=Fish or C=Chicken. Guest name should be indicated at bottom of check along with menu choice. Checks received without menu choice will be served chicken. Deadline January 9th. (Sandy Stence 239-390-1661, [email protected]) 2|Page Upcoming Luncheon Dates Locations. Bring your checkbook. and January 15, 2015, Estero Country Club at the Vines, deadline for checksJanuary 9 February 19, 2015, The Plantation March 19, 2015, location TBD, April 16, 2015, Spring Run BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK Contact: Kathleen Schrauder, [email protected] This national program has been adopted for our local community and supports the children at Spring Creek Elementary School in Estero. Our goal is to help feed 75 students on the weekends. There are two ways you can help. Give us an annual check for $50 or bring to the monthly luncheon any or all of the following: 1 lb. of spaghetti, a 1 lb. bag of dry beans, tomato sauce in cans, Mac and cheese boxes, 1lb bag of rice. Activities Spotlight for the Month What could be nicer than really getting to know a few new friends as you gather in each other's homes once a month for four months for dinner? You don't have to be a gourmet cook, just come ready to share food and friendship in a quiet home setting! New members are paired with second, third and fourth-year members (notice I didn't say "old"?). By the end of the first four-month session, you will have shared experiences and friendship with several new people and you'll be excited to move on to the next session. Chris Spriggs is our coordinator for this event and she will put you in a comfortable group of eight. Then the first hostess will check with her group for dietary preferences and assign dishes to bring (usually appetizers, salad and dessert). For the second month, there will be a new hostess and this will continue until all have had their turn. Please give "Dinner for Eight" a try! You'll find it to be a very warm and comfortable way to really get to know new people and make new friends! Contact Chris at [email protected] to become a part of this fun activity! Lunch for Guys' Byron Thorsen email: [email protected] phone: 239-948-2504 January 15th. at 12 noon. RSVP by January 8th Location: Ford's Garage Restaurant in the Miromar shopping outlet mall A great way for our spouses, significant others or male friends to get acquainted, have fun and eat together while we ladies are enjoying our monthly luncheon. 'Lunch for Guys' (husbands, significant others or male friends of ENC members) will always occur on the same day as the ENC luncheons. Fun for everyone at the same time but different locations! : While the ladies are lunching, the guys can meet for food and fun, too! Eat hardy, guys!!! No one is cooking dinner tonight!! Dinner for 8: Chris Spriggs 239-437-4442, [email protected], A chance to get to know new people and make new friends. Trip or a Tour Bobbi Silberman, 239-277-0745, 631-398-3946(cell)[email protected]. Contribute ideas for trips to museums, antiques, shopping, outlets or whatever. Bobbi will help to plan the trip. 3|Page ARTS: CREATE AND APPRECIATE Glassware Painting. Jenny Licht, [email protected], 715-590-3445. Tuesday, January 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Bella Terra Clubhouse Participants bring 4 washed glasses with labels removed (stemware, glass, or acrylic). Tropical design choices provided by instructor. Painted samples on display. Students will leave with four beautifully hand painted glasses. Any level of interest or ability welcome. Checks made payable and sent by January 10 to 21088 Bosco Ct, Estero, FL 33928 $35 per person includes everything except glassware Raku Marion Haley – 239-947-6599 Monday, January 26, 5:30 to 8:30PM held at The Bonita Center for the Arts Choose from a selection of bisque-fired pots that are waiting for you to glaze. A wide selection of glazes is available. Reserve your spot for an evening of fun with wine, food, & guidance. This class is reserved for Newcomer & Encore members only. Space is limited. Payment of $50 per person made payable to Center for the Arts & mailed to Marion Haley at 20831 Gleneagles Links Drive, Estero, FL. 33928 Canvas Painting: Pelican on Post Jenny Licht’s 715-590-3445, [email protected] February 5. 2015, 1-4 pm . Register by Feb. 1. 21088 Bosco Court in Bella Terra. Paint a pelican on a post on an 11x14 canvas. All materials provided Cost $35. Design & make your own Bangle Bracelet Becky Gutschow’s [email protected] February 19, immediately following the luncheon. Register by February 12th. 3717 Collina Ct. in Bella Terra, Cost: $35 (This is an easy & fun project for beginners! Make a double or triple wrap bangle bracelet. Choose from a large variety of colors. Ambitious participants will have the option of learning how to use the "gizmo" to make their own wire beads. All materials & tools provided. DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Bobbie Silberman – 277-0745 – [email protected] & Barb Fundich – 405-7436 –[email protected] Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Cost $40.with checks payable to the Lee Memorial Health System and mail to Estero Encore Club, P.O. Box 627, Estero FL 33929. Please mark Purse Bingo in the memo column. DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM, BINGO STARTS: 6:15PM at The Estero Country Club at The Vines Your paid ticket is your passport to playing Bingo and winning designer handbags! Featured purses include Brahmin, Michael Kors, Coach, Donney & Bourke and more! Ticket price includes Hors d’oeuvres and dessert. A cash bar will be available. This will be a fun evening with proceeds benefitting the Regional Cancer Center of the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation. Attendance at these events usually surpasses 250, so get your ticket(s) early! 4|Page EXCURSIONS TO CONSIDER EXPLORING PARADISE Contact: Debbie Ruedinger (863)-634-9794; [email protected], Friday, January 23, 2015. RSVP by January 15th. Time: 8:45AM-4PM. Meet in the southwest corner parking lot of Miramar Outlet Center, (closest to Neiman Marcus last Call). We will carpool. Join us on a trip to Pine Island known as "Florida's Creative Coast" to visit Gallery Row and specialty boutiques dotting the roadways from Matlacha to Bokeelia. We will arrive at Matlacha, a colorful artists' enclave that was a fishing community twenty years ago. Our day will include a stop at Wild Child Art Gallery where a group of artists are creating in the garden every Friday during the season, with lunch at one of the many local restaurants on the island such as Lazy Flamingo or Little Lillie's Island Deli! Continuing to Bokeelia to explore more including Crossed Palms Gallery. BROADWAY PALM THEATER & LUNCH – WEST SIDE STORY – Bobbi Silberman – 277-0745(home)631-398-3946)(cell) [email protected] Tuesday, March 17, 2015 LOCATION: Broadway Palm Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd,Ft Myers, Fl 33907 A modern day musical of Romeo & Juliet (limited to 32 seats) luncheon and show, 11:45AM lunch - 1:15 show COST: $45.00 per person. Send a check for $45(made out to Roberta Silberman) to 6681 Plantation Pines Blvd. – Fort Myers, FL 33966. Cultural Explorations- Needs a chairperson(s), Contact Treva Thorsen, [email protected] BARBARA B. MANN THEATER – THE BOOK OF MORMON, Lynne Bramlett – 676-9782 Home / 609-851-7022, [email protected] Saturday, January 10. This show is completely SOLD OUT. If you ordered a ticket and have not received it yet, please contact Lynne Bramlett. 5|Page Days at a Glance Mondays Needlework. 1st Monday At 1pm 2nd Monday at 1 pm 3rd Monday At noon 4th Monday at 2 pm Contact: Lonnie Estes, 676-9471 , [email protected] January 5 at 1 pm. Do you have an old project to finish or want to learn to knit or crochet? Or maybe you need assistance with a pattern. Join us- we can help. Location 19212 LaSerena Drive, Belle Lago Paradise Readers Contact: Diane Carel [email protected] or 212-757-5548 January 12, "The Art Forger" by B.A. Shapiro Almost 25 years after the infamous art heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—still the largest unsolved art theft in history—one of the stolen Degas paintings is delivered to the Boston studio of a young artist, Claire Roth, a strong female protagonist. Welcome to the world of high priced dealers, art “copiers,” and ethical choices in the art world. Is the masterpiece itself a forgery? This is a thrilling novel about seeing—and not seeing—the secrets beneath the canvas.Please RSVP by Sun., Jan. 11. Feb. 9thTitle: The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott Scrabble. Joanne Baschinsky 676-8256 or [email protected] January 19 at Calistoga at Gulf Coast Town Center. We will have lunch and play one or two games. Must RSVP via phone or e-mail. BEYOND THE BOOK Becky Gutschow, [email protected] January 26, 2015 at 2 pm at Becky Gutschow's 13717 Collina Ct. in Bella Terra Participants are notified of location and book selection via e-mail. To be placed on list, contact Becky. January Book selection: Chill Factor by Sandra Brown Tuesdays Every week At 1pm BridgePauline Cheman 239-221-8629 Belle Lago Clubhouse, 19701 LaSerena Drive Come and have fun with members who enjoy playing. $1 each week for kitty, split between highest scorers. Lowest scorer receives $1. Bridge Lessons Contact Carol Israel, 940-3936, [email protected] – For beginners, advanced beginner or intermediate players– 6|Page Tuesday(cont’d) Destination Dinner 1st Tuesday At 5:30 pm 2nd and Tuesday At 7 pm Treva Thorsen, 239-948-2504,[email protected] Jan 6, 2015 January 5, 2015 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: The Sandy Parrot, located at 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, Florida 33908. We will be seated for dinner at 6:00 p.m. Then enjoy listening or dancing to some Motown oldies tunes by the live band! A happy way to start the new year! Bring your dancing shoes!! RSVP: byTuesday, December 30th. 4th Euchre Club #1Karen Vernon 586-612-0413, [email protected]. Current membership is capped at 30 with those who played in 2014. Bring $3 for kitty, beverage of choice, hostess will provide dessert. Notice will be sent one week ahead and participants must RSVP via email or voicemail. Euchre #2 – currently looking for members and Coordinator. Please contact Treva Thorsen [email protected] if you are interested. 3rd Tuesday Early afternoon Film Club. Karen Bottemanne [email protected] January 20. Often at Frank's Cine-Grill in the Prado. Attendees gather after the film for a lively light-hearted discussion of the film while enjoying “Happy Hour”. Join the email list and receive notification 5-6 days prior to meeting to see the film. Note: Confirm via email whether you plan to attend the film and/or Happy Hour. Wednesdays Every Wednesday At 1 pm 2nd Wednesday At 9 am Wednesday and Friday this month 7|Page Mah Jongg- Experienced. Devy Rosa 482-3330. [email protected]. Players must register to play either by phone or e-mail Breakfast Club, Barb Caroselli 206-2941, [email protected]. January 14. Mimi’s, serving French and American staples in a rustic inspired setting. Bell Tower S/C, Ft. Myers, RSVP Barb to register by Jan. 13th. Mah Jongg lessons. Lynette Mashuda 498-8718, [email protected] Dates: January 7,9,14,16. Location: Rookery Point Clubhouse. Must register in advance. Wednesday(cont’d) Happy Hour 4th Wednesday At 4:30 Jackie Gall, 630-254-9902. Mary Braun, 247-3596 January 28, Salado Pedro’s Veracruz Cantina, 9903 Gulf Coast Town Center.. Ole, Ole! Come join us for our first happy hour of the new year. Everyone is welcome. Woman to Woman Thursdays 2ndt Thursday At 5-6:30 pm Patricia Trumps, 239-494-1001, [email protected], Jean Stanley 239-498-7995, [email protected] . January 8, 2015 . Ted’s Montana Grill at Coconut Point Join your fellow members at various restaurants for Happy Hour. Great opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones. We will be seated on back patio with entertainment. RSVP by January 5th. Jewelry, Art and Beyond Becky Gutschow, 419-343-0934 or [email protected] 3rd Thursday after Classes in jewelry, painting, glass fusing and variety of other arts and luncheon crafts. Cost is $25-$35 4th Thursday Beach Day. Chair or co-chair needed Meets at various beach locations followed by lunch. Contact Treva Thorsen, 239-948-2504, [email protected] Bowling. 4th Thursday At 7 pm Carol Ribatsky [email protected], 856-217-6641 January 29, 2015 Location: Pin Street, 4140 Fowler Street, Ft. Myers Dare your husband, partner, and friends to try to bowl a perfect 300 score and enjoy some friendly competition along the way!!. RSVP by Jan. 25th. Fridays Mah Jongg. Every Friday At 1 pm Lynette Mashuda (Powers) 498-8718, [email protected] Location: Rookery Point Clubhouse. Register by phone or e-mail Couples Hand & Foot 2nd Friday At 7 pm 8|Page Rose Cicak ,405-8033, [email protected] January 9, 7 pm, Hostess: Sue Gonzalez Couples sign up(spouse, two members, member & friend) for monthly email. Hostess will provide date, location & number of players. RSVP as space is limited with wait list. Each couple brings drink or snack to share, 2 decks of cards and $2 for kitty. Estero Newcomers Club SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY January 2015 WEDNESDAY TH1URSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 1 pm Mah Jongg 3 7 1 pm Mah Jonggexperienced 8 9 Deadline for luncheon checks 1 pm Mah Jongg 7 pm Couples Hand & Foot 10 14 9 am Breakfast club 1 pm Glassware Painting 1 pm Mah Jonggexperienced 15 Luncheon at Estero County Club, Social 11:30 am Lunch noon Guys Lunch at noon 16 1 pm Mah Jongg 17 21 1 pm Mah Jonggexperienced 22 23 8:45 am Trip to Pine Island 24 2015 dues of $30 is due. If you have not paid, please send to P.O. Box 1157, Estero, FL 33929 payable to Estero Newcomers Club. 4 5 1 pm Needlework 6 1 pm Bridge 6 pm Destination Dinner 11 12 13 1 pm Bridge 1 pm Paradise Readers 7 pm Euchre 18 19 12 noon Scrabble 20 1 pm Bridge 5 pm Woman to Woman Film club 1 pm Mah Jongg 25 26 Beyond the Book 2 pm 27 1 pm Bridge 28 1 pm Mah JonggExperienced 29 30 1 pm Mah Jongg 31 7 pm Bowling 7 pm Euchre 5:30pm Raku 4:30pm Happy Hour Best wishes for a Happy Birthday to Karen Bottemanne, Jan 7, Barbara Belliveau, Jan 9, Leslie Gunnels, Jan 9, Colleen Sowerby, Jan 11, Virginia Gaynor, Jan 12, Patricia Young, Jan 13, Terry Scandale, Jan 14, Ricki Lensink, Jan 19, Elsie Barlett, Jan 21, Rolana Romano, Jan 24, Joanne Schwarz, Jan 26 9|Page
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