new resident club of cape coral
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NEW RESIDENT CLUB OF CAPE CORAL www.capecoralnewresident.com
DENIM & DIAMONDS
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2015 Entertainment by Livewire
Catered by: Personal Touch Catering
Cape Coral New Resident Club Presents
BUFFET MENU Toss Salad, Dinner Rolls with Butter
CHOICE OF:
Chicken Francaise
Pot Roast & Gravy
Eggplant Rollatini
DESSERTS:
Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla Ice Cream
COFFEE SERVICE
NRC January
Dinner Dance
Deadline to sign-up is 12pm,
January 19, 2015
You may pay at the General Meeting or by credit card on our website.
You may also pay by check at the Cape Coral Yacht Club;
Crystal's Hallmark, Coralwood Mall; Razzle Dazzle, 1335 Cape Coral Pky. For details Contact Donna Milbee,
Beer, wine, and soda will be
served while it lasts…..so feel
free to BYOB
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New Resident Club of Cape Coral
Activities in Pictures
DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING
PARKS DEPARTMENT NEW MEMBERS SOCIAL
DECEMBER DANCE
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Tuesday, January 6, 9:00am: Monthly Membership Meeting at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.
Wed, January 7: 4:00pm: Sunset Celebration, the first Wednesday of every month at the Yacht Club. Music on the beach plus lots of vendors. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy our famous sunsets. For info on becoming a vendor, please call the Yacht Club at 574-0806.
Monday, January 12: 7:00-9:00pm: New Members’ Social at the home of Diana Flemming. This social serves as a welcome and orientation to new members each month. Sign up at the general meeting or RSVP to Diana Fleming, 856.364.0736, [email protected]
Tuesday, January 13: 9:00am: Men’s Breakfast: Bob Evans 2414 Del Prado Blvd South second Tuesday of every month. Host: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015 or [email protected]
Wed, January 14: 7pm Dixie Roadhouse 1023 SE 47th Terrace; 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm; Ladies Drink FREE till Midnight. Line dance lessons at 7:30 and 8:30. No sign up required just show up and have fun. Contact: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015 or [email protected]
Thursday, January 15: 12pm: Ladies Luncheon Fathoms Restaurant (See details on page 11) Please RSVP by January 11—Jeanne Geribo, 617.642.5894, [email protected] Saturday, January 17: 7pm Florida Everblades Hockey at Germain Arena. Price for premium level seats are $18/ per person and you receive a Florida Everblades T-Shirt. Please RSVP to Chris by Jan. 15th so I can get a block of seats together. Doors open at 6pm. Contact: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015 or [email protected]
Wed. January 21: 6:00pm Game Night at Nemos at Bowland, 42 Mid Cape Terrace next to Sun Splash off Santa Barbara. Bring some games, have some fun. Happy Hour rates till 7pm. Please sign up by January 16th. Contact: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015 or [email protected].
Saturday, January 24: 5:30pm Denim and Diamonds Dance at Yacht club (see page 1)
Wed, January 28: 5:00pm: Cocktails on the Cape at Miceli’s on Matlacha (see page 7)
NRC UPCOMING EVENTS
Reminder: Please sign up for events as early as possible so the chairperson can plan accordingly. Finding a space for this huge, fun-filled club is not an easy task and we don’t want anyone left out. Important: If you sign up for an event but cannot attend, please cancel with the appropriate chair-person, as restaurants and venues plan their staffing according to the number of guests attending.
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9 am, NRC
General Meeting
Yacht Club
4pm Sunset
Celebration
Bocce Ball
3-5 pm
Bocce Ball
3-5 pm
New Member
Social, 7-9pm
9:00 am
Men’s Breakfast
7pm, Dixie
Roadhouse
Dinner Dance,
5:30pm
Yacht Club
Game
Night 6pm
12pm
Ladies Lunch
Cocktails on
the Cape 5PM
Bowling
9:45am
Bowland
Bocce Ball
3-5 pm
Bocce Ball
3-5 pm
Bowling
9:45am
Bowling
9:45am
Bowland
Bowling
9:45am
Bowland
Bowling
9:45am
Bowland
HOCKEY
7PM
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BOARD 95 CONTACTS
Activities
Chris Weeks
239.339.7015
1st Vice President
Page Flournoy
203.913.9422
President
Kathleen OBoyle
703.408.1764
Hospitality
Diana Fleming
856.364.0736
Reservations
Donna Milbee
317.979.0229
Treasurer
Suzanne K. Richardson
810.434.3178
Photo Historian
Katherine Munster
410.463.0301 AM Refreshments
Marshall Ferguson
239.410.3754
Past President Advisor
Cathy Corey
913.284.6546
PM Refreshments
Phil Girard
239.540.2728
Publicity
Linda Glass
314.753.0110
Raffles
Joyce Woodruff
954.397.4667
Past Board Advisor
Gina Yebba
978-502-7120
2nd Vice President
Joyce Girard
239.540.2728
Secretary
Ellen Clifford
239.542.9511
Ladies Luncheon
Jeanne Geribo
617.642.5894
Newsletter Fran Orphal [email protected] 239.540.0117
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NRC Graduates
After two years of being an NRC member, you “graduate” to become a graduate member. At this stage you have the option to join the Cape Coral Social Club.
You are strongly encouraged to continue to attend all NRC meetings, activities and events, and your group activities with other Club members. As a graduate, you will continue to receive email updates on all the NRC happenings. You may opt out of receiving these emails by updating your preferences at our website: [email protected].
More information about graduates joining the Cape Coral Social Club can be found at www.capecoralsocialclub.org
NRC supports programs such as the Cape Caring Center and Onesight
Just a reminder that the New Resident Club has a continuous giving program, which collects canned goods and non-perishables for the Cape Coral Caring Center for distribution to those in need. Please drop your donations in the box at the Yacht Club.
Also, please bring used eye-glasses to the NRC monthly meeting - a Gift of Sight box is provided on the activities table for your donation.
All donations will be taken to the respective centers for distribution.
NRC NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Welcome to Paradise. In 1967 the New Resident Club was established by Helen Peck as a way to to give newcomers the opportunity to ex-change ideas and friendship. The tradition continues today.
Membership is open to anyone who has resided in Cape Coral for three years or less.
September is open to all residents, regardless of length of residency. The two year membership fee is $45 per person.
Our general meeting is held at 9.15am on the first Tuesday of each month. Please join us for coffee and a light snack at the general meeting, or contact Page Flournoy
203.913.9422
Just joined this month? Come to the New Member’s Social on January 12, 2015
Meet at the home of Diana Flemming (Hospitality) to enjoy a snack and refreshment, while meeting other new members and some board
members. This is a fun way to get to know the group you will be joining, and to get any questions that you may have
answered.
Be sure to RSVP to Diana by January 9, Diana Fleming [email protected]
856.364.0736
JANUARY NRC DINNER DANCE
Get ready for our January dance
Denim and Diamonds
January 24, 2015
Arranged by Joyce Girard
BUFFET MENU
Payment by PayPal can be made at capecoralnewresident.com
Or make reservations offsite (checks only) at Yacht Club, Hallmark at Coralwood, (239-574-2255) or Razzle Dazzle, 1335 Cape Coral
Pkwy E. (239-945-7549). Indicate table seating preferences and entrée choice when making
reservations. NRC members $25ea. Guests $30
(see page 1)
BOCCE BALL
SCHEDULE
(3-5pm)
Wed Jan 07
Wed Jan 14
Wed Jan 21
Wed Jan 28
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FLORIDA EVERBLADES HOCKEY
January 17, 2015
Germain Arena
7 pm
Price for premium level seats are $18/per person and you receive a Florida Everblades T-Shirt.
Please RSVP with Chris by Jan. 15th, to guarantee a block of seats together. Doors open at 6pm
Contact: ChrisWeeks at [email protected] or call(239)339-7015
Men’s Breakfast Why should the women be the only ones to have fun?
The men’s breakfast is held monthly, every 2nd Tuesday, 9am, Bob Evans, 2414 Del Prado Blvd S.
For more information, email Chris Weeks at [email protected], or
call (239) 339-7015
NRC NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Golfers
Interested in playing golf?
Contact Glenn Chenot
[email protected] or 239.541.4828
Pay for all your events in the
comfort of your own home.
For your convenience, we have added PayPal to our website. You will now be able to use your credit/debit/PayPal accounts for all events or membership fees. Just visit the website and you’ll find the link on the right hand side. www.capecoralnewresident.com
Please indicate which activity you’re paying for.
When paying for the dinner dance, please
indicate your food choice and group or table preference.
Please direct any questions to:
COCKTAILS ON THE CAPE
JANUARY 28th, 5PM
MICELI’S ON MATLACHA
Options of $15 per person plus 6% tax and 18% gratuity includes:
Soup of the day or a fresh tossed salad and endless garlic bread with your choice of:
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Homestyle Ranch Chicken with broccoli
Lasagna Dinner
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli with Meatballs or Sausage
Cod Basket with fries and coleslaw
Weds is also $12.50 Rib day as an option.
Please make reservations no later than
January 23rd. Call or email Chris Weeks at
[email protected] or call 239.339.7015
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The New Resident Club gives special thanks to the local businesses below for their various
contributions and support. To ensure their continued support of our club, please redeem gift
certificates or coupons promptly
Patronize these businesses and let them know we appreciate their support. Thank you!
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
AAE Glass Studio 1228 Lafayette 239.471.7724 ABC Wine and Spirits 2220 Del Prado Blvd 239.458.9204
Annie's Restaurant 814 SE 47th St 239.945.3133
Anthony’s on the Blvd. 1303 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.772.5900
Anytime Fitness 3 locations, 239.549.3488 Anytimefitness.com Applebee’s Restaurant 2228 Del Prado Blvd. S 239.458.5155
Ariani's Ristorante Italiano 1529 SE 15th Terrace 239.772.8000
A Touch of Class Grooming 1207 Cape Coral Pkwy 239.549.2211
Back Streets Sports Bar & Pizzeria 915 SE 47th Terr.,239.945.7555 B&B Creations 5254 Tamiami Court 239.770.0223 B&B Fish N Chips and Seafood 303 NE 3rd and Pine Island 239.574.3474
Banana Bay Tour Company 5781 Cape Habour Drive 239.728.8687
Bert’s Bar & Grill 4271 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha 239.282.3232
Bowland 42 Mid Cape Terrace 239.772.1661
Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon 2121 SW Pine Island Rd. 239.282.5520 Buon Appetito Café 2384 Surfside Blvd. Unit 113-A 239.558.5711
Calusa Queen Burnt Store Marina 941.301.8687 The Cape Hair Care 2924 Del Prado Blvd 239.542.2777
Cape Barber Shop Capri Center, 4711 Coronado 239.257.2082
Carmine Street NY Pizza & Mussels 3422 Del Prado, 239.573.0888
Chicago Pizza 1341 SE 47th Terr. 239.945.2262 Coconuts Neighborhood Bar & Eatery 850 Lafayette St. 239.541.3221
Country Club Exhaust 928 Country Club Blvd. 239.574.3999
Danny Yates Landscape 425 SW Pine Island Rd 239.772.1595
Dogs Day Delight 1318 Lafette St 239.471.0414
Dolphin Express Car Wash 3826 Chiquita Blvd. South
239.541.9274
Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar Street 239.540.8454 Domino’s Pizza Any of 4 Cape locations
Downtowner Car Wash 1009 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.772.2277 Edgar Mid Cape Garage 1244 Viscaya Parkway Unit B 239.772.7443
El Rio Golf club 1801 skyline dr North Fort Myers 239.995.2204
First Round Draft Bar & Grille 1217 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.673.9010 Five Guys 2612 Santa Barabara Blvd 239.242.6602
Fletchers 627 Cape Coral Parkway 239.542.7878
Fosters Grille 728 SW Pine Island Rd, #1 239.573.4454
Fish Tale Grill 1229 SE 47th Terrace 239.257.3167
George’s Complete Auto Repair 4804 Coronado Pkwy. 239.542.1588
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Golf World 19001 N. Tamiami Tr. N. Fort Myers 239.731.0130
Hair Gallery Salon & Day Spa 3006 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.549.3120
Hair to be Different 1110 Del Prado S. 239.242.1110 Head Pinz Bowling Alley 1889 Del Prado Blvd. S 239.574.3611
Health and Strength Gym 1722 Del Prado 239.772.7111
House of Omelets 900 SW Pine Island Rd 239.458.7545
Imagine By Carleen 1718 Cape Coral Parkway East 239.471.7329
Il Primo Pizza 2209 Santa Barbara Blvd. 239.573.3435
Island Girl Errands [email protected] 239.245.7613
Italian/American Club 4725 Vincennes Blvd. 239.542.6515 Jeffrey James Salon 4706 Chiquita Blvd. 239.471.0041
Jim’s Coney Island 1480 NE Pine Island Road 239.673.9570.
J. P. Auto Care 915 Country Club 239.242.8414 Karma & Coconuts 1021 B Cape Coral Pkwy 940.442.0134
Lobster Lady 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy. W. 239.471.0136
Lolli’s Jewelry 3326 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.549.2111
Madd Hatter Men’s Hair Salon 730 SW 4th St. (behind Foster’s Grille) 239.242.0410
Mangia Bene Restaurant 2301 Del Prado S. 239.673.8290 Maria’s Italian Restaurant 1224 SE 46th Lane 239.945.6006
Massage Therapy Pam Maciejewski LMT 4706 SE 9th Pl. 239.549.4094 Merrick Seafood 1229 SE 47th Terr. 239.542.8080 238.
Miceli’s Restaurant 3930 Pine Island Rd. NW 239.282.8233 Misto Bar & Grill 231 Del Prado Blvd., S 239.673.9799 Moira O'Regan Photography 239.257.3370
Moorings Seafood 1326 SE 16th Place 239.851.9141
Nelly’s Taste of Greece 290 Nicholas Pkwy, NW 239.242.2499
The Café 2301 Del Prado Blvd 239.574.7554
The “O” Bar 304 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.673.9003
Outback Steakhouse 1642 Pine Island Rd. 239.772.5454
Palmetto Pine Country Club 1940SW 9th Court 239.574.7262
Paradise Deli 2378 Surfside Blvd 239.282.2378
Paradise Pizza 841 Lafayette St. 239.945.1555
Patrick Dwyer Art by Dwyer 239.424.8597 Perico’s Grill 2401 Hancock Bridge Pkwy 239.829.0606
Personal Touch Catering 2620 SW 46th St. Cape Coral 239.945.2456 Pignoli on the Harbour 5785 Cape Harbour Drive 239.541.0800
Premier Auto Service 3916 Chiquita Blvd. S. 239.471.7049
Ralph’s Place 1305 Cape Coral Pkwy 239.549.2040
Red Headed Witches 1910 Del Prado Blvd. 239.573.6566
Regal Tire & Car Care 2112 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.574.2121
Richee B’s 16th Pl. Experience 4703 SW 16th Pl. 239.541.8759
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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Royal Tee Golf Club 11460 Royal Tee Circle 239.283.5522
Ruby Tuesdays 2514 Santa Barbara Blvd. 239.242.2131
Rumrunners 5848 Cape Harbour Drive 239.542.0200 Select Technology Services LLC Sandro Grima 239.214.8222
Sip & Send 2221 Santa Barbara Blvd. 239.772.1076
Slate’s Restaurant 4820 Candia Str 239.540.6800
Starlight Diner 1141 SW Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral 239.800.2267
Stevie Tomato’s Sports Bar 814 SW Pine Island Rd. 239.573.7877
Su Casa 1232 Cape Coral Pkwy 239.945.0606
Swift Lube 1415 NE Pine Island Rd 239.458.0291
Synergetic Health/Healing Center 4637 Vincennes 239.218.0322
The Dek 4704 SE 15th Ave 239.542.3745 Tarpon Lodge 13771 Waterfront Dr 239.283.2456
The Mane Event 1502 NW 17th Street 239.242.1066 The Paint Escape 808 SE 47th St 239.945.2006
The Painted Conch Art Studio 1242 SW Pine Island Rd. #17 239.673.6660 Tire Kingdom 4503 Del Prado Blvd. S. 239.945.0031
Thirsty’s 4835 Vincennes St 239.549.6661 Venture Out Charters 5828 Cape Harbour Dr 239.945.2031 Vogue Hair Studio 1219 Cape Coral Pkwy E. 239.945-6717
Wellness Center of Lee Memorial 609 SE 13th CT 239.573.4800 Wicked Dolphin Rum 131 SW 3rd PL 239.242.5244
Woody’s Surfside Island Grille 2408 Surfside Blvd. 239.282.9166
Yuppy Puppy 405 Del Prado Blvd. N. 239.673.8277
Zak’s Jeweler 1314 Cape Coral Pkwy 239.542.7766
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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January 15th @ 12 p.m.
Fathoms Restaurant at 5785 Cape Harbour Dr. $15.00 CASH ONLY at the door (Includes tax and tip)
RSVP by Jan. 11th with menu choice to Jeanne Geribo, 617.642.5894, [email protected]
Please give Jeanne your phone number, your group name, and your menu choice.
Bring Extra Raffle Money!
Remember to bring canned goods to donate to the Caring Center.
Menu Choose one of the following entrées:
○ Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwich
○ Fathom Grilled Chicken Tossed Salad
○ Margarita Pizza
Choice of non-alcoholic beverage (Cash Bar).
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AREA CLUBS
CAPE ACTIVITIES
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Contact: Donna Bradish, Director, or Janine Barnes,
Manager, 574-0206 or visit Leememorial.org/volunteer.
DOMINOES CLUB Call for information and schedule.
Contact Susan Zanni, 239- 945-7484
GARDEN CLUB OF CAPE CORAL
Contact: Kathy Woodlock 239-242-6303
KIWANIS CLUB OF HARNEY POINT
Meets every Wed, 11:45am at The Dog, 3522 Del Prado Blvd. S. New members welcome.
For more information, contact Zelma Slusser 542-1741 or [email protected]
ANTIQUE CAR CLUB 239-574-8041, or [email protected]
CITY OF CAPE CORAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
For programs such as burrowing owl nest monitoring, canal watch, police department volunteers, park maintenance etc.
For more information, go to www.capecoral.net and search for volunteer.
Bridge players wanted We are organized and playing! The more players, the
more fun! If interested, contact Katie Balaban at
[email protected] or 303.249.1007
FISHING CLUBS THE REEL ANGLER’S FISHING CLUB
Contact: www.rafc.us
Meet second Wednesday of every month at the clubhouse of Palmetto Pines Country
Club, off Skyline.
TARPON HUNTERS FISHING CLUB www.CapeCoralTarponHunters.com
SINGERS WANTED—Soprano, bass, tenor, alto?
Do you love to sing and have chorus or choir experience? Sounds of Florida practices Tues 6.30-8.30 pm, First Methodist Church on Coronado Pkwy. Working on Christ-mas concerts and the music is really fun. Would love to meet you. For more info call Dick Knapick Cell 239-672-0064 or home 239-542-0459
BOATING CLUBS
THE CAPE CORAL CRUISE CLUB
Contact [email protected] or Larry Mitchell 239-560-2823
SHORE LEAVE CRUISE CLUB Contact Randy or Lisa Benlon 913-515-3330
Tom Irlbeck [email protected]
CAPE CORAL POWER SQUADRON Boating, safety courses, social activities
Contact John: 239-549-9754
NBS BOATING CLUB Contact Jean VanHouse 239-542-3965
CAPE CORAL SAILING CLUB Contact Rose Ann Hoffman 239-540-1911
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YACHT CLUB Contact 239-549-0787, [email protected]
SW FLORIDA SEARAY OWNERS CLUB
Do you like reading books and discussing with a group?
Try the Book Club! Meet every first Friday of each month 9:00am, at Origins Coffee Shop, 1021 Cape Coral Pkwy. The group picks a book to read and discuss. For more information, contact Karen Solgard, 612-242-5639, [email protected].
EXERCISE-All types of water programs..
Shallow and deep water aerobics, arthritis and
fibromyalgia water exercises. For pricing and information contact: the Yacht Club 542-3903
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AREA CLUBS
CAPE ACTIVITIES
MEALS ON WHEELS Call 239-242-9331
Dixie Roadhouse Night
Come join our ever-growing dance.
Wed. January 14 @ 7pm
Dixie Roadhouse
1023 SE 47th Terrace.
Ladies Drink FREE ‘til Midnight.
Line Dance lesson at 7:30 & 8:30pm
We meet in the far corner opposite the entry way
(Sign up at the General Meeting)
Contact: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015, [email protected]
Your business has just been patronized by a member of the:
NEW RESIDENT CLUB of Cape Coral
Please give this card to your Manager or owner to find out how you can generate more business from our 800+ active members!
Call Joyce Woodruff, 954.397.4667,
Please clip the coupon below and use it when
you patronize a business located in Cape Coral.
Gulfshore Singles meets at 7pm every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Ft. Myers Christian Church, 5916 Winkler Rd, Ft. Myers. 180 members, lots of
events & dances in Cape Coral. http://www.gulfshoresinglesswfla.com/index.html
Contact: Bob Spearman at 989-1420
SINGLE FRIENDS Meet 2nd Thursday of the month. Weekly activities. Contact: Pat Gruss, 574.1922 or Eileen Smith,
574.5386
No skill required; Just show up for some fun! Veteran’s Park, 4140 Coronado Pkwy. For more
into contact: Robin, [email protected] or 239.541.7201 or page 6 for details
BOWLING! Thursday mornings at 9:45am
No signup required. Just show up.
42 Mid Cape Terrace No skill required. Optional breakfast option available.
CHESS CLUB: Meets Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM. Contact: Rob Cheyne, 239-443-8947
NRC ACTIVITIES IDEAS
Send ideas on what you would like to attend socially, or if you would like to start a group. Contac: Chris Weeks, 239.339.7015,
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January 2013 : Aquaholics
Reporter: Donna Clark
Laura and Jim Kessler, Mary Lusis, Janice Taub, Donna Clark, Bill Terry and Paula Russell attended the monthly NRC general meeting December 2nd. Janice, Laura and Mary were all door prize winners. Todd and Paula Russell, Donna Clark and Bill Terry, Novelle and Paul Pallanich, and Jeanne and Steve Geribo attended the monthly dinner/dance. Todd won a gift certificate. The Aquaholics continue to have a good attendance at most of the NRC offerings.
Our snowbirds are collecting in Paradise and the pelicans are welcoming them back with open arms. The Russell’s returned by boat this season and had a good group of Aquaholics waiting on their dock to catch their lines. Janice and Dave Taub hosted the monthly potluck amongst beautiful Christmas decorations in their home. We had a gift exchange that brought many laughs as well as ooh ahhs. The Bunco ladies enjoyed gaming at Janet’s beautiful home. Linda Paganuchhi had the most wins, Jeanne Geribo had the most losses, and Donna Clark had the most Buncos. A good group of Aquaholic guys met at Bill Terry’s house to play pool and eat pizza while the ladies were at Bunco. Another group of men are going to the Race Track in Bonita Springs to try their hand at betting while munching away on $1 hotdogs and $1 beers. Finally, Donna and Bill are having a group in for dinner at their house on Christmas day. There’s plenty to do in our group. Anyone not participating is missing out on a lot of good times and camaraderie.
The Aquaholics will graduate at the January 2015 meeting and celebrate with a luncheon at Rumrunners. We’ve decided as a group, we have had so much fun and made such strong friendships, our group meetings, potlucks and activities will continue ad infinitum.
Paradise wouldn’t be as much fun without each and every one of us playing together as well as supporting each other through life’s celebrations and crises. A huge thank you to the NRC for bringing us together and helping us develop the Aquaholics. You will continue to see us at the general meeting, Ladies Luncheon, Monthly Dinner/Dance and was well as other NRC activities
June/July 2013: Knotty Nauticals Reporter: Evelyn Ferguson
About Town News this month included twelve Knotty's at The Italian American Club for a most unusual evening - Drag Queen Bingo. On a much smaller scale, a few of us explored the annual holiday festival of Lights in downtown Cape Coral. During the evening, the "explorers" ran into several NRC friends they knew.
Out of Town News this month included two cruises. The Ehret's went on a riverboat cruise and the Dugener's went on a Caribbean cruise. On a much sadder note - our dear friend Diana flew to Texas to be with family after the unexpected loss of her younger sister.
Fifteen Knotty's attended our December Holiday Pot Luck hosted by the Carmack's. We enjoyed Ham and Turkey and a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Knotty's were thrilled that the Dugener's and the Schonek's in attendance at the Paradise Gala Celebration.
Our "Caring for Others" award this month goes to the Carmack's, They handled the Dinner/Dance Raffle so Joyce W and Danny could enjoyed time with family visiting from out-of-town.
Our hope is for all to have a healthy and happy New Year!
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August/Sept. 2013: SURFSIDE SOCIALITES
Reporter: Cheryl Rhine
October 2013: Partying Pirates Reporter: Fran Orphal
Another fun, fun, fun month for the Partying Pirates. Our planners and our
crew work to make our group really special. The Pirates started off December by attending the Edison & Ford Holiday Nights where historic buildings and acres of gardens were decorated with lights and traditional decorations. On the 9th the Pirate Ladies gathered together for a fun Luncheon at Cass Cay Restaurant at Burnt Store Marina. On the 12th dinner out at the Carrabba’s Italian Grill and on the 13th the Pirates had their monthly Potluck and wore their crazy hats at the home of Ron and Teresa Slotkus. On Dec 22nd Pirates gathered to quench their thirst at Rum Runners. and on the 26th Breakfast @ the Boat House. Two lady pirates attended the NRC ladies luncheon.
What is a pirate's favorite kind of cookie? Ships Ahoy!@ November 2013:
Tropical Transplants Reporter: Wendy O’Brien
Ho Ho! Home! It is great to begin the holiday season with the
snowbirds flocking back to Cape Coral ~ and could there be any more activities to welcome everyone back? Whew! The Sand Sculpting Championship in Fort Myers was awe inspiring and lunch afterwards at Coconut Jack's was delicious! The Holiday House and lunch at Tarpon Lodge on December 5th was lovely and attended by several of the Transplants. We went to Red's in between lunch and the Holiday House exhibition and had fun getting reacquainted. The NRC Dinner Dance was well attended and a good time was had by all. On December 15th we embarked on the Christmas Lights Canal Cruise out of Punta Gorda and were amazed at how gorgeous everything looks at this time of year ~ and how much effort goes into these displays! (Continued)
Winner, winner, Turkey Dinner” as Guy Fieri of the Food Channel would say after attending the Thanksgiving Themed Dinner at the home of Karen Morris on November 20th. A large number of us brought our favorite traditional and non-traditional dishes. From oven roasted turkey and dressing, sweet potato casserole, pecan pie, to stuffed mush-rooms, strawberry butter, coconut cake and “Christmas Crack” candy; there was much more and, of course, something delicious for everyone. It was a fabulous affair with many interesting and fact-finding conversations which lead us late into the evening. The Socialites kicked off December celebrations on the 4th at Bonefish Grill. Great service, great food and great discussions blended together for a harmonious evening. One of our own, Judi Shunk just arrived back from her travels up north on the auto train to Sanford, Florida with minutes to spare. Obviously, our group is committed and we have an amazing bonding integrity that stretches us to the limits. Glad you made it in time, Judi. On December 10th, nine women of the Surfside Socialites gathered for a holiday luncheon at The Island on Cape Coral Parkway. The festive coastal atmosphere of the restaurant added to the fun and the extensive menu made it difficult to choose but one and all settled on seafood entrees. The diners found the cuisine to be inventive and everyone raved about the chicken rice soup with a "kick". If you go, be sure to save room for one of the delicious des-serts! The Island promises to be a great addition to the Cape. It was a great 2014, gang. I know the New Year will be spectacular! See you then.
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December 18th was a fun Ladies Luncheon at Rumrunner's and the 22nd was another opportunity for more food ~~ Bev and Gabe opened their home to us for a festive potluck. What a nice array of goodies and their decorations were incredible! Thank you for your gracious hospitality, Bev and Gabe. Some members of our group continue to golf and (again) eat after golfing. So many activities and, fortunately, time to do them. We wish you all a wonderful, food filled holiday! (We can diet in January!)
December 2013: Suns of Beaches Reporter: Linda Halliburton
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH & HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Seems like we are still running wide open with NRC activities, pot lucks, holiday luncheons & boat rides. We joined several groups at Sunset Celebration which made it even more fun until sea gulls appeared & took some cheese & cracker right out of Shirley's hand. It even took a chunk of Shirley's finger also. Several of us met at Cocktails on the Cape. We had plenty of room & it was fun to be with other NRC members. Ray continues to enjoy the men's breakfast & fishing group. I was told the Paradise Gala Holiday Extravagaza was a hugh success. Pierre & Andree were seen at the dance. Wonder how many hundreds of miles they biked over the summer. Our final pot luck for the year will be in the home of Bill & Dorothy with a chili fall theme as well as a white elephant exchange. From all the Suns of Beaches we wish you a very merry Christmas & Happy New Year! .
March/April 2014: Paradise Found Reporter: Page Flournoy
The Cardboard Boat is slowly but surely being constructed and Bruce and I enjoy being helpers in the process. We went to Dixie Roadhouse and Bocce this month as well. At the Ladies Lunch Patti Powell and I attended, we didn’t win a prize but we enjoyed being at a table with some of our newest members and graduates as well. Some of us found out about Drag Queen Bingo at the Italian/American Center and laughed all night. More of our group will attend at the end of the month. It’s a great excuse to get together and what else: have fun! The highlight of November was clearly the amazing Thanksgiving Dinner at Fred and Nita’s. Marci, Michelle, Margaret, Shirley and Wally, Patti and Wally, Ione and Chuck, Brice and Page and others had a wonderful evening which was also the birthday celebration for Fred. Many thanks!! Shirley and Wally and Bruce and I went on a Manatee Watch and one came right up to the boat! At the December meeting Margaret, Bruce and I learned about the Parks and Rec’s many offerings around town. December’s Sunset Celebration was (again!!) such a beautiful evening and so much fun!! Bruce and I were there, then Fred & Nita came and Michelle as well as many brand new and graduated NRC members. Live music, toes in the sand, good company: perfect! Patti, Page and Margaret played Bunco together and I ran into Bonnie and Craig at the Farmers Market but the highlight of this month was the fabulous Tacky Sweater Christmas potluck party at Linda Greene’s! Bonnie and Craig, Patti and Wally, Nita and Fred, Margaret, Cathy (and their dates), Shirley and Wally, Bruce and I, and other fun friends joined us for a night of laughs, great food and silly gifts in their charming new apartment. Thank you both so much!! A few of us will be attending the epic December dance (can’t wait!) but for all, we wish a lovely time celebrating the season of love and hope. We are grateful to know you!
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July/Aug 2014:
Paradise Pelicans Reporter: Virena McElheney
Wow, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Cape. Our
group came together in the heat of the summer and now looking forward to seeing what we can get into during the winter. It looks like there might be more things to do in the winter with Holiday Festival of lights, Holiday-Boat-Along, Night Fishing at the Yacht Club, Cape Bike Night on 47th Terrace, not to mention potlucks and Ladies Luncheon, and the Paradise Gala Holiday Extravaganza dinner dance. Some of us had travel plans to be elsewhere for the holidays and will be missed. The ones staying at home in the Cape will be enjoying all that’s available here. From all the Paradise Pelicans we want to wish everyone in the Cape Coral New Resident Club a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and very Happy Healthy New 2015 Year in paradise!
SEPT 2014 CAPE CORAL ESCAPES Reporter: Diane Kenney
We have been busy, busy, busy! We want to get to know our new friends so we get together! Now
we have official name tags, a directory, our own Facebook page and a signpost to help find our group at meetings. Our signpost gives the mileage from our former hometowns to the Cape (in case we need to go back, hopefully not in the COLD and the SNOW)! We've been showing our happy faces at the NRC's events - general meetings, Ladies Luncheons (always trying to win door prizes), Cocktails on the Cape, dances, bowling, bocce ball... Of course, we have our own gatherings meeting at the Sunset Celebration, Movie Matinees, our own ladies lunch (without door prizes) at The Boat House, a cruise on the Caloosa Queen and finally a visit to Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda. December was a busy month for the Cape Escapes! Our Pot Luck in December was at Karen and Jim Rozum's, and then another the next weekend at Diane & Herb Kenney's while we watched all the boats in the Christmas Boat Along. Any excuse for a party, and we are ready!
Wow, by the time that you read this it will be 2015. Start-ing a new year in lovely Florida what a blessing. While we have only been members for a short time, we are all taking advantage and enjoying all the great activities of the NRC. Peter, Sandy, Lori, Bob, LuAnne, Mike, Pam, Gordon, Vickie, Sully and Ann attended Cocktails on the Cape at the Tiki Bar.
A group of "Gulls" got together at the Italian American Club to enjoy Drag Queen Bingo--Jill, John, Sandy, Peter, Pam, Gordon, Bob, Lori, LuAnne, Mike, Vickie, Sully and non Gulls Page and Bruce. Nobody got to yell BINGO but had a lot of fun when we got down to one number. We had a really great turn out at the 2 Dec monthly meeting--18 attendees.
Gulls have been seen enjoying the Sunset celebration at the Yacht Club; attending the Festival of Lights and after-wards going out for a wonderful dinner and working on the cardboard boat. We had a big group that attended the Paradise Gala with much laughter and dancing involved. A group of Gulls got together and went to Fisherman's Wharf in Punta Gorda and ate at Harpoon Harrys. We have some Buffalo Bills fans that get together on Sun-days at the Tiki Hut to watch the game. We are looking forward to all the upcoming activities especially the Boat Parade at Rick Wise's which will be our potluck dinner for the month.
I want to say a big thank you to my wonderful husband Sully for keeping the home fires burning while I enjoyed a 7 day cruise with some girlfriends from Texas. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and have a very blessed New Year. We are looking forward to many more great times with the NRC
October 2014 LAUGHING GULLS Reporter: Vickie Sullivan
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FLAMINGOS GONE WILD Reporter: Karen Corlett
Trivia did not bring us home the trophy, but as luck would have
it we won plates of wings several times, think that was the better of the deal. As we sat across from family and friends at Thanks-giving we gave thanks for the food before us, friends and family beside us and the love between us, and that we were able to wade in our pools and not in 5 ft. of snow. It is a good day !!!! We look forward to Christmas, New Years, and of course Black Friday. Decembers Event was held and Joe and Karen's new home, last of the "snow birds" to become "Pelicans". Joe our self proclaimed chef out did himself ,home made corn chowder and pulled pork. Just when we thought we would not eat again until tomorrow "Pastry Chef" Joe dazzled us again. Then what to are wondering ears should we hear, Joe tickling the ivory's for us, what a great nite. We thought if we looked out the window the Jolly Ole Man would be heard saying Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night. Kinda even hoped for a little snow. We do hope Santa jotted Joe & Karen's new address down don't want those gifts going to someone else. We wait for Santa's helpers to return safe and sound so we can reunite and celebrate Christmas and New Years
This is Ida and Al Rubio. They graduated from
the NRC in September 2014.
“ It’s 5 o'clock Somewhere”
They got married November 29, 2014, they
were very active members and always in
attendance at the dinner dance.
Congratulations to a Wonderful couple.
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NRC MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTNRC MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
JANUARY 2015
Kathy O’Boyle
President, Board 95
Welcome to the New Resident Club of Cape Coral and 2015!
I cannot believe it is January. Where did 2014 go? I guess it is true - time flies when you are
having fun!!! Looking back on the last twelve months, I am grateful for the new friends I
have made and all the hard work and dedication of the Board members who have given so
much of their time and talents to make our club so special! My thanks goes out to all of the
membership for making the experience of being an NRC member so rewarding. It takes
each and everyone of your smiling faces and support to make our goal a success - to pro-
vide the opportunity to meet new people and life long "new" best friends.
Now we move on to 2015. I hope you are ready! In addition to getting to as many events as
possible, I encourage all of you to volunteer to assist with some of the fun activities we
have planned for you this year. It is an excellent opportunity to meet more people and give
back to the club. It is also a good way to get your feet wet for a future board position. Our
terms are only for 6 months and soon we will be looking for nominees to replace our cur-
rent board members.
Let's make 2015 a year none of us will ever forget! Let's have even more fun!
Warm and Sunny Regards,
Kathy
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