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
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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]
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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])
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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–
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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
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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
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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
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2
1 pm Mah Jongg
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7
1 pm Mah Jonggexperienced
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9
Deadline for
luncheon checks
1 pm Mah Jongg
7 pm Couples Hand &
Foot
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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
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1 pm Mah Jongg
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21
1 pm Mah Jonggexperienced
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23
8:45 am Trip to Pine
Island
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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.
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5
1 pm Needlework
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1 pm Bridge
6 pm
Destination Dinner
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12
13
1 pm Bridge
1 pm Paradise
Readers
7 pm Euchre
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19
12 noon Scrabble
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1 pm Bridge
5 pm Woman to
Woman
Film club
1 pm Mah Jongg
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26
Beyond the Book
2 pm
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1 pm Bridge
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1 pm Mah JonggExperienced
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30
1 pm Mah Jongg
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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
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