Evergreen Extravaganza

December 2013
NEW RESIDENT CLUB OF CAPE CORAL
NRC WEBSITE www.capecoralnewresident.com
Evergreen Extravaganza
Holiday Dinner Dance
Featuring “Live Wire” high energy 6 pc dance band
No shorts or tt-shirts please!
December 13th, 5:305:30-10:00 P.M.
CHOICE OF:
PRIME RIB/au jus (Average cut 12 ounces)
FLOUNDER Stuffed with crabmeat
CHICKEN FRANCAISE Sauteed boneless chicken breast Lemon, butter, white wine
and tarragon
KEY LIME PIE
Dinners served with:
Tossed Salad, dinner rolls, twice baked potato casserole, and fresh steamed broccoli
Catered by Personal Touch Catering
Mark your calendars now!
This dance comes earlier in the month than our dances usually do!
We will have beer, wine, and soda while it lasts and feel free to BYOB!
$25 for members / $30 for guests, Limited seating!
Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 6 at 4 PM! (See p. 6 for
further information.)
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December 2013
New Resident Club of Cape Coral
November Activities in Pictures
Game Night
Tealdome Golf
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NRC UPCOMING EVENTS
Reminder; Please try to sign up for events as early as possible so the chairperson for the event can plan
on how many members will be attending. 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 and cannot attend, please make
sure to cancel with the appropriate Chairperson, as restaurants and other venues plan their staffing according to the number of members who will be attending.
Tealdome GOLF Tuesday’s, Every week join your NRC friends for a round of golf at Hunter’s Run. During the
winter, play every Tuesday with a 11:30 AM shotgun start. Call Steve or Cheryl Teal at 239-541-8432
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 9:00 AM: Monthly Membership Meeting at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.
Wed. Dec. 4th @ 7pm Dixie Roadhouse 1023 SE 47th Terrace; Ladies Drink FREE till Midnight; Line Dance
lesson at 7:30 and 8:30; Bring Appetizers. (Important—be sure to sign up at the General Meeting or contact Bob
Spearman, Activity Chair. (contact info on pg. 5) We will need to know how many plan to attend to confirm the
reservation
Wed., Dec. 4th, 4:00 PM: 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 to
become a vendor, please call the Yacht Club at 574-0806.
Monday, Dec. 9th, 7:00-9:00 PM: New Members’ Social at the home of Sheri McIver. This social
serves as a welcome and orientation to new members each month. Please RSVP to Sheri McIver at :
Tel: 817-798-6500 or by email: [email protected]
Tuesday, Dec 10, 6:00 PM: Game Night Game night will be held at Nemo’s Restaurant at Bowland Cape Coral,
42 Mid Cape Terrace. Come join in the fun by bringing your own playing card games or board games to share with
NRC friends. Happy Hour rates till 7PM & 15% off menu items. (Important—be sure to sign up at the General
Meeting or contact Bob Spearman, Activity Chair. (contact info on pg. 5) We will need to know how many plan to
attend to confirm the reservation
Thursday, Dec 19, 4:30 PM: Cocktails on the Cape @ Micelis 3930 Pine Island RD N.W., Matlacha; Live Band:
(Lost Boys) Rich Lancaster starts at 5 pm. (Important—be sure to sign up at the General Meeting or contact Bob
Spearman, Activity Chair. (contact info on pg.5) We will need to know how many plan to attend to confirm the
reservation - We expect over 100 to attend.
December 19th, 12 PM: Ladies’ Luncheon (See details on page 11)
Saturday, December 21st, Social Club Bell, Bows & Mistletoe Dance: See p 13 for details.
December Men’s Breakfast. For date and place, contact information on page 7
Tuesday, Dec. 10th, Wed. Dec. 18th, Royal Bocce Ball , Veterans Park, 4140 Coronado, 3-5
PM. Bring your bocce ball set if you have one. Haven’t played before? Come and learn the fun of bocce ball and
having fun with old and new friends! For dates call or email Robin Rollinger, contact info pg. 5.
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Bowling Cape
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BOARD 93 CONTACTS
President
Anne Kiefer
[email protected]
[email protected]
913-406-3722
Activity Chair
Bob Spearman
[email protected]
239-989-1420
1st VP/Membership Chair
Toni Swanson
[email protected]
678-687-7957
Newsletter Chair
Pat Johnson
[email protected]
239-424-8298
2nd VP
Hospitality Chair
Sheri McIver
[email protected]
817-798-6500
Cathy [email protected]
913-284-6546
Secretary
Ann Banash
[email protected]
239-673-8985
Reservations Chair
Joan Thompson
[email protected]
239-945-4290
Treasurer
Jo Anne Makowski
[email protected]
239-471-0754
Photo Historian
Dennis Banash
[email protected]
239-673-8985/413-863-8539
AM Refreshment
Bill Dye
[email protected]
810-252-8913
Luncheon Chair
Joyce Girard
[email protected]
239-540-2728
PM Refreshment
Gina Yebba
[email protected]
978-502-7120
Past President Advisor
Robin Rollinger
[email protected]
239-541-7201
Publicity Chair
Sara Miller
[email protected]
913-620-4215
Prior Club Officer Advisor
Vanessa Miller
Raffle Chair
Elaine Carmack
[email protected]
239-800-2653
[email protected]
913-226-1876
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December 2013
NRC NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NRC supports Gift of Sight
program (OneSight). Please
bring used eyeglasses to the
New Resident Club’s monthly
meeting - a Gift of Sight box is
provided on the activities table
for your donation. The Gift of
Sight Program (now OneSight)
conducts clinics in developing
countries where doctors and
trained volunteers provide free
eye exams and recycled eyewear
to thousands of people in need.
For more information, log on to:
www.onesight.org.
WE NEED YOU - YES, YOU!
Please volunteer to help with the
duties of the club! Sign up to Be
a Greeter at the Dinner Dance
or Monthly Membership Meeting! Look for the Volunteer
Signup Sheets on the tables!
Perhaps you have time to stay a
few minutes after the dance to
Help Clean Up. If you have a
knack for design, please Help
Decorate for the next Dinner
Dance! If you can help, see 2nd
Vice President Vanessa Miller
at the General Meeting, or at:
[email protected]
ter for distribution to those in
need. Please drop your donations
in the box at the Yacht Club. All
donations will be taken to the
Cape Coral Caring Center for
distribution. The wooden box is
large and white, marked with RED
lettering, “Helping Those That
Help Themselves”. It is located
inside the Yacht Club doors.
NEW MEMBERS ARE
ALWAYS WELCOME
Welcome to Paradise. The New
Resident Club was established in
1967 by Helen Peck to give newcomers the opportunity to exchange
ideas and friendship, and the tradition continues today. Membership
is open to all residents, partnered or
single, who have lived 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
$35 per person. Our monthly membership meeting is held the first
Tuesday of each month at 9:15am,
with coffee and a light snack at
9am. Please join us by visiting our
meeting, or contacting our 1st Vice
President Toni Swanson
NRC Graduates
As a New Resident Club graduate
you are welcome to attend all NRC
meetings, activities and events. You
will continue to get updates on all
that is happening with the NRC
through our e-mail system. You
may opt out of receiving these emails or update changes to your
contact information at:
[email protected]
[email protected].
Dinner Dance Info
NRC GRADUATES
After your membership in the
NRC expires, you have the
option to join the Cape Coral
Social Club. The information
for this companion organization can be found at:
www.capecoralsocialclub.org.
NRC is a Caring Center
drop-off. Just a reminder that
the New Resident Club has a
continuous giving program
which collects
canned goods and nonperishables
for the Cape Coral Caring Cen6
Contact Joan Thompsom for
tickets and table reservations:
[email protected] or 239945-4290. You can now pay
online by credit card. Go to
capecoralnewresident.com and
follow the PayPal instructions.
Indicate your entrée choice and
group name with which you
wish to be seated. Sign up also
at CC Yacht Club, Crystal’s
Hallmark in Coralwood Shopping Center (239-574-2255) or
Razzle Dazzle, 1335 Cape
Coral Pkwy E. (239-945-7549).
Payment by CHECK ONLY at
these locations.
December 2013
NRC NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION NRC MEMBERS
Mens Breakfast
PAY FOR ALL YOUR EVENTS IN THE
COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.
The men’s breakfast will be held on
Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 9-11AM at
For your convenience would like to announce Bob Evans, 2414 Del Prado
the addition of Pay Pal to our website. You
will now be able to use your credit/debit/pay
pal accounts for all events/membership fees.
Just jump on the website and you’ll see it on
the right hand side.
Please RSVP to Bud:
(808) 551-5174 or
www.capecoralnewresident.com
[email protected]
Come join in the fun!
Please indicate which activity you are paying
for; if it is the dinner dance, please indicate
your food choice.
**Tip to New Members**
Please direct any questions
to:[email protected]
Get your own personalized business cards
to exchange when meeting new friends—
fun to look at and easy to keep!
The following is a letter we received from the Cape Coral
Caring Center regarding the food we collect and send to
them. Thanks to all who participate. See pg. 6.
OPEN LETTER TO ALL
This letter is to acknowledge your club for your generosity in providing the food donation to the Cape Coral
Caring Center. We checked in over 134 pounds of food that was collected by your group for those in need.
You can be assured that your donation will be used to help those that are in need, right here in our community. The Cape Coral Caring Center strives to give healthy and nutritious food to our clients and are able to
do just that with your thoughtful food donation. We give our neighbors in need kind words of encouragement as well as a shopping cart full of food and your generosity makes that possible.
Last year we distributed over 83 tons of food and we are on track to be well over that amount this year.
Thank you again for your generous donation.
Sincerely,
Wendy Wootton
Operations Manager
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December 2013
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
The New Resident Club gives special thanks to the local businesses below for their various
contributions and support. To ensure continued support of our club from these businesses,
please redeem gift certificates or coupons promptly. Patronize these businesses and let
them know we appreciate their support. Thank you!
A Cut Above
1112A SE 47th Terr.
549-8850
Bert’s Bar & Grill
4271 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha
282-3232
The Cape Hair Care
2924 Del Prado Blvd
239-542-2777
Alfonso’s Barber Shop
4720 SE 15th Ave. #119
549-7117
Bob Evans
2414 Del Prado Blvd. S.
573-9422
Cape Barber Shop
Capri Center, 4711 Coronado
239-257-2082
Alien Sportfishing Charter
[email protected]
297-6404
Bonefish Grill
900 SW Pine Island Rd
574-1018
Anthony’s on the Blvd.
1303 Del Prado Blvd. S.
772-5900
Bowland
42 Mid Cape Terrace
772-1661
Anytime Fitness 3 locations
549-3488
Anytimefitness.com
Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon
2121 SW Pine Island Rd.
282-5520
Apollo Pharmacy
447 Cape Coral Pkwy E,
541-8794
Bumble Bee’s Florist
3512 Del Prado Blvd. S.
945-2233
Ariani's Ristornati Italiano
1529 SE 15th Terrace
(239) 772-8000
Brew Babies Bistro & Wine Bar
1520 Lafayette Street
542-2224
Back Streets Sports Bar &
Pizzeria
915 SE 47th Terr., 945-7555
Blind Gallery
Chris & Kathyryn Barger
206-1238
Carefree Boat Club
5828 Cape Harbor Dr. #203
888-505-2582
Carmine Street NY
Pizza & Mussels
3422 Del Prado, 573-0888
Ceno Grill
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy. W.
301-523-9500
Chicago Pizza
1341 SE 47th Terr.
945-2262
Cinco Amigos
547 Pine Island Rd. N. Ft. Myers
656-1388
Country Club Exhaust
928 Country Club Blvd.
574-3999
CAE Associates
Language Tutors
540-8454
Calusa Queen
Burnt Store Marina
941-301-8687
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Dogs Day Delight
1318 Lafette St
471-0414
December 2013
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar Street
(239) 540-8454
George’s Complete Auto Repair
4804 Coronado Pkwy.
542-1588
Le Chocolatier
601 Del Prado Blvd N #3
239-573-6677
Don Anthony’s Pizza
3812 Skyline Blvd.
542-8434
Hair Gallery Salon & Day Spa
3006 Del Prado Blvd. S.
549-3120
Lobster Lady
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy. W.
471-0136
Downtowner Car Wash
1009 Del Prado Blvd. S.
772-2277
Hal’s Angels
Charter & Tours
945-7797
Lolli’s Jewelry
3326 Del Prado Blvd. S.
549-2111
Dunkin Donuts
904 Cape Coral Pkwy. E.
540-7070
High Maintenance Salon Day Spa, MMadd Hatter Men’s Hair Salon
730 SW 4th St. (behind
5785 Cape Harbour Dr Suite 205
Foster’s Grille) 242-0410
549-9211
Edible Arrangements
2522 Santa Barbara Blvd.
574-FRUIT (3784)
Edward Jones Co, Sam Mazzotti
Financial Advisor,2104 Del Prado
Blvd. Unit 4, 772-7575
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
728 SW Pine Island Rd
673-6371
Elite Nails
2301 Del Prado Blvd
239-573-0611
Euro Hair Studio-Jodi Roberts
1715 Cape Coral Parkway, #1
440-8240
FancyNancy
5781 Cape Harbour Dr.
Myfancynancy.com
First Round Draft Bar & Grille
1217 Del Prado Blvd. S.
673-9010
Ford’s Garage
1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E.
239-540-3673
Hunters Run Golf Club
1006 SE 4th Place
574-4454
Maria’s Italian Restaurant
1224 SE 46th Lane
945-6006
Independence at Home Service
[email protected]
540-3884
Massage Therapy
Pam Maciejewski LMT
4706 SE 9th Pl. 549-4094
Island Girl Errands
[email protected]
245-7613
Islands at Cape Harbour Marina
5785 Cape Harbour Drive
542-6226
Italian/American Club
4725 Vincennes Blvd.
542-6515
Merrick Seafood
1229 SE 47th Terr.
542-8080
Miceli’s Restaurant
3930 Pine Island Rd. NW
282-8233
Misto Bar & Grill
231 Del Prado Blvd., S
673-9799
J. P. Auto Care
915 Country Club
239-242-8414
Monkey Bar & Steakhouse
1402 Lafayette Street
549-8800
Keller Koczara CPAs
4636-A SE 9th PL
Moorings Seafood
1326 SE 16th Place
851-9141
945-9111
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December 2013
Thanks to our Supporters
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery Razzle Dazzle Boutique
927 Cape Coral Parkway E
1335 Cape Coral Pkwy. E.
[email protected]
945-7549
The “O” Bar
304 Del Prado Blvd. S.
673-9003
Reds
850 Lafayette Street
239-257-2786
Outback Steakhouse
1642 Pine Island Rd.
772-5454
Regal Tire & Car Care
2112 Del Prado Blvd. S.
574-2121
Palmetto Pine Country Club
1940SW 9th Court
574-7262
Richee B’s 16th Pl. Experience
4703 SW 16th Pl.
541-8759
Paradise Boat Rental
3013 Del Prado Blvd. S.
645-4217
Select Technology Services LLC
Sandro Grima
Paradise Pizza
841 Lafayette St.
239-945-1555
Stevie Tomato’s Sports Bar
814 SW Pine Island Rd.
573-7877
Paradise Tiki Hut
1502 Miramar Street
(239) 540-8454
Stuff-A-Bagel
3310 Del Prado Blvd. S.
549-3400
Perico’s Grill
2401 Hancock Bridge Pkwy
829-0606
Tastefully Simple
Wendy Hendricks
239-292-6400
Pignoli on the Harbour
5785 Cape Harbour Drive
541-0800
The Joint
5785 Cape Harbour Dr #108
542-0123
Premier Auto Service
3916 Chiquita Blvd. S.
471-7049
Tire Kingdom
4503 Del Prado Blvd. S.
945-0031
Totally You (Terrie)
1404 Del Prado Blvd
941-662-6870
Wicked Dolphin Rum
131 SW 3rd PL
239-242-5244
Woody’s Surfside Island Grille
2408 Surfside Blvd.
282-9166
Vogue Hair Studio
1219 Cape Coral Pkwy E.
945-6717
Please clip and use the coupon below! Use it when
patronizing a local business!
Thank you!
214-8222
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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 Elaine
Carmack/Raffle Chair
at
239239-800800-2653
December 2013
December 2013 Ladies
Outback Steakhouse
Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral
December 19, 2013
Choice of:
*The Bloomin Burger with Aussie Fries
*Fettuccine Alfredo with vegetables
*Grilled Salmon with Seasoned Rice
*6 oz. Sirloin Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$17cash only Includes tax and tip, choice of non-alcoholic beverage (CASHBAR), Bushman
Bread and Butter, menu choice and dessert.
RSVP with menu choice to Joyce Girard at [email protected] or 239-540-2728 by
Dec.12.th.
Restaurant capacity is 120 so if we reach that number reservations will be closed.
ATTENTION!!!
In the spirit of this holiday season, I would like to do something different at the December ladies
luncheon. I am asking every lady who attends the luncheon to bring in an item from their home
to be used as our raffle prizes. It can be anything that is in "like new" condition but maybe you
are not using it or want it any longer. We will still sell raffle tickets but will donate the money we
collect to the Cape Coral Caring Center. Here’s the deal. Bring a gift, buy a ticket. No gift, no
ticket. Everyone that brings a gift will go home with a gift. Here is a chance for you to re-gift
those items that have been taking up space in your closet. If you have any questions email or
call Joyce Girard ([email protected] or 239-540-2728)
**Please bring a canned good(s) for the Cape Coral Caring Center.
November at Misto’s
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December 2013
AREA CLUBS
DOMINOES CLUB
Call for information and schedule.
Contact Susan Zanni, 239- 945-7484
CAPE ACTIVITIES
ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
239-574-8041
[email protected]
GARDEN CLUB OF CAPE CORAL:
Contact: Kathy Woodlock,
239-242-6303.
BOATING CLUBS
THE CAPE CORAL CRUISE CLUB
contact [email protected] or
Larry Mitchell 239-560-2823
KIWANIS CLUB OF HARNEY POINT meets
every Wed. at 11:45 am at The Dog, 3522 Del Prado
Blvd. S. Cape Coral. New members welcome. For
more information, contact Zelma Slusser at 542-1741
or email: [email protected].
SHORE LEAVE CRUISE CLUB, CAPE
CORAL
Contact Randy or Lisa Benlon 913-515-3330
Tom Irlbeck [email protected]
MOTORCYCLE CLUB
CAPE CORAL POWER SQUADRON BOATING, SAFETY COURSES AND SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES 239-549-9754
EXERCISE — ALL TYPES OF
WATER PROGRAMS: Shallow and deep water
aerobics, arthritis & fibromyalgia water exercises.
For pricing and information contact:
The Yacht Club 542-3903
NBS BOATING CLUB
Jean VanHouse 239-542-3965
FISHING CLUBS
THE REEL ANGLERS
FISHING CLUB
Contact: www.rafc.us
TARPON HUNTERS FISHING CLUB
3rd Thurs., 7:30 pm, Yacht Club
www.CapeCoralTarponHunters.com
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
Contact: Donna Bradish, Director, or
Janine Barnes, Manager, 574-0206 or visit
Leememorial.org/volunteer.
CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
Radio control airplane and model building
club. The R/Sea Hawks operate an air park
at 1030 NW 28th St, Information can be found at Anyone wishing to join or be on the email list
should send their name, email and phone number
seahawks.org or send email to
to: Joan Schaller, [email protected]
[email protected].
CHESS CLUB: Meets Tuesday, 5:30
- 8:00 PM. Contact: Rob Cheyne,
239-443-8947
NEW BOOK CLUB STARTING!
Contact Karen:
[email protected]
SINGLE FRIENDS
CITY OF CAPE CORAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
for programs such as burrowing owl nest monitoring, 2nd Thursday of the month, plus weekly activities
canal watch, police department volunteers, park main- contact: Pat Gruss, 574-1922 or Eileen Smith, 574tenance etc. For more
information, go to 5386
www.capecoral.net and search for volunteer.
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December 2013
AREA CLUBS
CAPE ACTIVITIES
Cape Coral Social Club invites the
New Resident Club of Cape Coral
to a Dinner and Dancing
MEALS ON WHEELS
Call 239-242-9331
Dixie Roadhouse Night
Holiday Ham w/ raisin sauce or Vegetarian
Holiday Fettuccine, with our favorite Band:
Come join our ever-growing dance.
Wed. Dec. 4th @ 7pm Dixie Roadhouse 1023
SE 47th Terrace; Ladies Drink FREE till Midnight; Line Dance lesson at 7:30 and 8:30; Bring
Appetizers. (Important—be sure to sign up at
the General Meeting or contact Bob Spearman,
We will need to know how many plan to attend
to confirm the reservation
Erich
Free beer and wine while it lasts, no soda
Saturday, December 21st, 5:30pm till 10pm.
$25.00 (paypal $0.90 extra)
Please sign up and pay at NRC general
meeting. Bob Spearman 239-989-1420
([email protected]) NRC OR
www.capecoralsocialclub.org, Crystal’s
Hallmark, Yacht Club, Rhythem in Motion
Dance Studio BY NOON Dec. 19th!
Indicate seating choice. Questions? Call
Flo Shepherd at 841-1043.
Contact Bob Spearman, Activity Chair
(See p. 5 for contact info)
Like to Walk?
I am interested in establishing a Slow
Paced Under A Mile Walking Club in
the SW. I thought we would meet at my
house one day a week and go for a nice
walk around Cape Harbour. It would be
in the morning around 9:00 a.m.. Time
to be established.
Please clip the coupon below and use it whenever
you patronize a business located in Cape Coral.
Marjorie Adams
NEW RESIDENT CLUB of Cape Coral!
Your business has just been patronized by
a member of the:
Please give this card to your Manager
or owner to find out how you can generate more business from our 800+ active members!
Let’s get together…
yeah, yeah, yeah!
Want to start your own club? (Golfing, bowling, scrabble, cards, fishing, tennis, etc.) Call
or email Bob Spearman. See page 5 for contact information..
Call Elaine Carmack/Raffle Chair at
239239-800800-2653
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December 2013
Dec.2011/Jan.2012: The Stone Crabs
Reporter: Lori Voelker
We had a reunion at Woody’s welcoming
back our snowbirds. It was great to see everyone and get a chance to catch-up. Stone Crabs took up
the largest table at the Ladies Luncheon and we had a
few winners on the raffles. Our December Christmas
party will be held at Jan and Bill Kramer on December
14th starting at 3:00. Remember to bring a gift for the
“Dirty Santa” gift exchange and a dish to share. Happy
Holidays!
February 2012: The Royal Palms
Reporter: Anne Kiefer/Wieghard
The snowbirds are coming back! We had so much fun
visiting on Woody's deck. Loved catching up & loved
the autumn sunshine! All members had visited family
members across the US, with a birth in Hawaii coming
up for one. Many of us are working on this FL as a pelican thing!
March/April 2012: Palm Breezes
Reporter: Lori Apt/Rick Ziemba
upon closer examination, the ladies realized that the firemen
were the hunky actors from television's popular show
"Chicago Fire". Suddenly the background music took on a
different beat and fire- fighting equipment was being discarded. Then uniforms started getting removed and the
ladies were treated to a floor show resembling the Chippendale Dancers. As I heard, the food was excellent, but the
floor show was even better! Who knows what surprises
Santa Claus may bring?
May/June 2012: Sand Dollars
Reporter: Dan Lyons
As a chilly wind blows through our paradise, one can
only imagine the real wind chill up North!As we get
back into the 80’s, the thaw sets in, and the fun just kept
on coming for the Sand Dollars throughout this past
month.An early press time will limit the reporting for the
pot-luck graciously hosted by Jutta and Lu in their new
abode. Let me just guess that the good times rolled,
toasts were made, and the slight evening chill warmed
the hearts of all of those in attendance. Cocktails on the
Cape saw a stalwart group of Sand Dollars in attendance
at Perico’s . Reports were that the food, drinks, and service were very, very good – the company is never bad
either! The Men’s Breakfast Club continues to grow in
size. Looks like nothing is off limits as far as events that
group may be undertaking in the future! We may as well
have some good fun there, because we’ll never match
the class of the Ladies’ Luncheons – always well attended by our group.The venue was finally set and the
Sand Dollars gathered to wish a Happy Birthday to one
of our own, Bernadette Able - - - “Happy ?? th” !!!! A
lady never tells – a gentleman never asks! We sincerely
hope that everyone had a safe and memorable Thanksgiving and/or Hanukkah knowing that we’re all thankful
for a family, friends, our health, and our great country.From the Sand Dollars, please enjoy the upcoming
Holiday Season with those you love.
November finds the Palm Breezes without
another "monthly" pot luck. Thanks go to Harriet who is
trying to maintain some form of cohesiveness with a Palm
Breezes Ladies Luncheon on a monthly basis. This month
saw about 15 ladies enjoying an excellent repast at Misto's
on DelPrado Blvd. I understand that an exciting time was
had by all with the surprise entertainment. Since we were
approaching Thanksgiving, a special guest presentation was
provided by Chef Guy Fieri of Food Network fame. His
live demonstration consisted of how to deep fry a 24 lb.
turkey safely. He had a specially constructed stage at the
front of the room and was regaling the ladies with tales of
flaming oil burning down garages, cars and sides of houses.
His purpose was to show how this tasty bird can be deep
fried safely. As luck would have it, as he was preparing to
lower the large bird into the hot oil, it slipped off of his
specially constructed lowering device and dropped into the
pot with a huge splash. Flaming oil flew throughout his
stage area. Fortunately, Guy had the local fire department July/August 2012: The CoCo Nutz
standing by. Within five seconds, fully suited firemen Reporter: Ray Kurka
rushed in and quickly extinguished the blaze. However, Nothing to report
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September 2012: 5:00 O’Clock Somewhere
Reporter: Carol Shultz
The 5 O'Clockers have been busy again this month. A
big thank-you goes out to Barb for hosting a fabulous
November pot luck. The monthly birthday gathering was
a big hit at the McIver's place. Happy Birthday once
again to Carl and Sue (who flew in from MN). The ladies
got together for lunch at Cenos and a great time was had
by all. Congrats to our very own Sheri for a successful
first coffee social and meeting as a board member. November being the month of Thanks, I would like to take a
moment to thank the NRC. Through this group I have met
many wonderful people and am having the time of my
life. So glad we found you! Follow our lead, get out
and have some fun in the sun, a margarita (or 2) cuz it 5
O'Clock somewhere.
October 2012: The Coco Locos
Reporter: Pam Baxter
The Coco Locos have been having a fun time getting together on Saturdays and some Sundays for brunch.
In October we celebrated our one year anniversary of meeting through the NRC. We had a great turnout and a good
time at the Ingoldsby home for our get together.
We appreciate our coordinator Jim Marlowe and his wife
Pam for all they have done for us.
We have been meeting on Mondays at Paradise Bar for
wings and beers and good times.
We're glad to have our snow birds return for more fun in the
sun.
comes back to you many times over. You are one in a million and appreciated very much!! We most certainly could
not have done it without you!
December 2012: Birds in Paradise
Reporter: Joan Thompson
This month certainly has kept the Birds on the wing! Many
of the Birds flocked to the “Tropical Blast” which can only
be described as a BLAST! Rum punch, steel drum music,
good ‘fortunes,’ lively dance music and great friends made
for another grand slam by Vanessa and Mark Miller. It was
terrific to FINALLY meet Rosemarie Morelli’s other half,
Phil, it feels like we have known you forever already.
Donna Milbee, Michael Urban, PJ Newman and I enjoyed dinner
at Fords Garage and then sang the night away at ‘Mama
Mia.’Katie and James Balaban celebrated their first anniversary
with a lovely party complete with sumptuous food, ‘wish lanterns,’ and a ‘HUGE’ fireworks display (compliments of the
Coconut Festival, but we will let Katie and James continue to
think the display was just for them!) Wishing you both many
more years of wedded bliss. Welcome back Phyllis Rogul and
Paul May!
Audrey and Bill Borchardt, Toni Swanson and I attended Cocktails on the Cape at Perico’s where we enjoyed a libation or two,
and some good music and Mexican food. We even moved the
dance party out to the patio at the end of the evening.
November 2012: The Dreamers
Reporter: Cathy Baker
November represents our one year anniversary with the club
and one another. What a year it has been. We began our
group with about 45 members. We have lost a few a long the
way but there are 37 Dreamers still going strong! A year
ago, I don't think we realized what joining the New Residence Club would mean to each of us. The friends we have
become in this short space of time is just incredible
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our phenomenal leader Debbie Merz for all her time, energy and commitment to all of us. Without her, we Dreamers would not be
living the dream here in Cape Coral to the fullest. She has
kept us on the go doing fabulous and fun things this entire
year and I don't foresee our good times slowing down any
time soon! Thank you Debbie - you are one terrific lady. I
hope the endless kindness and caring you show others ~
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The Mexican theme continued to our monthly potluck hosted by
Melody and Larry Putz. It is great to see that Donna Childs and
Dick Meiners have returned south after their summer of travel.
In additional to many traditional Mexican dishes, Jim Quintenz
brought along his famous Mexican pizza (wink wink) and dinner
was followed by a spirited game of Taboo. Thank you Melody
and Larry for a fun evening.
Donna Milbee and Michael Urban took a boatload of Birds out
for a lunch cruise to Matanza Inn. The crew consisted of PJ
Newman, Toni Swanson, Gina Yebba, Janet and Bud Reiter, and
Donna’s friend Sandy. I heard there was a potential mutiny
when PJ took the wheel, but all returned safely to port.
Many of us are counting the days until Debbi Shafer and Anthony Baglio’s honeymoon cruise and all of the fun that will
ensue.
We are happy to report that Jane Manske stayed clear Typhoon
Haiyan during her recent trip with her daughter to Viet Nam and
Laos.
We eagerly await the return of the rest of our snowbirds, but
understand that Marie and Joe Hauser are delayed awaiting the
birth of their grandchild. That certainly is an excellent reason to
stay north this time of year.
The Birds In Paradise wish everyone the Peace, Love and Joy of
Hanukah and Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
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walking around to see what the local vendors were selling
the Flamingos all went into the main tent where music,
Janet Anderson (a friend of the Aquaholics) hosted the October dancing and drinking was going on nonstop. The musicians flew over from Germany to perform and they were
Bunco Night. 13 ladies played. Diane Palmquist won the
most games and tied for the most buncos. She relinquished the excellent. After a long day they all headed home in
bunco prize to the other winner, a friend of Janet's. The least- bumper to bumper traffic, knowing that they will be back
win prize was also awarded to a friend of Janet's. The next
again next year for another fun day of German culture.
January 2013: Aquaholics
Reporter: Donna Clark
day, 7 ladies headed for Sanibel. We spent a few hours on
Bowmans Beach. Activities included long walks, finding great
shells and spotting many dolphins playing very close to shore.
At 1 PM, we arrived at the Mucky Duck on Captiva for lunch.
Really cute place, great food and fabulous service. It was a
terrific day with a great group of girls. 6 of us went to Fort
Myers Beach for a second beach day. Same as the last trip
except we did some shopping and we went to Doc Fords for
lunch. 1 man joined us. Dolphins entertained again. Laurie
and Marty Scruggs and Bill and Donna went to the Dinner
Dance. Donna and Marty both won raffle prizes. Music and
food was great. 19 Aquaholics attended the November General
Meeting. Novelle Pallanich and Donna Clark each won a
raffle prize. Returning snowbirds present were Novelle,
Robert and Pam DePizzol, Linda Mason, and Paula and Todd
Russell.Many of our group are taking classes at Inspiration
Studio. 7 of us had a great time learning copper tooling making mermaids, fish and dragonflies. The monthly potluck was
hosted by Richard and Mary Lusis. The food and company
were both terrific. Howard Nutt presented activities. Diane
Palmquist has planned a dinner at Bahama Breeze on Wednesday, December 18th as a holiday substitute for potluck. Patty
Arenburg hosted the November Bunco game. 12 girls gathered for a fun night of the dice game. Linda Paganucci won
the most games. She also had the most buncos, but gave that
prize to Diane Palmquist for the next largest amount of buncos.
JoAnne Howanietz won the prize for the most games lost!
The month of October was ended by yet another great
costume party hosted by non-other than Dennis & Karen
Corlett. They have become quite the party givers in our
group. Everyone had to wear a costume and prizes were
given out. There were monsters & zombies, hippies, a
flapper, Cleopatra and even Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
There was even a doctor thankfully his services were not
need. There was a contest for the best costume a hippie
and Wilma Flintstone took home prizes for the best customs.
March/April/May 2013: Coral Reefers
Reporter: Ellen Russell
Only one very important note for our group "The Coral
Reefers".............SAVE THE DATE - - DECEMBER 28TH IS OUR GROUP CHRISTMAS
PARTY.Our leader JoAnn will be forwarding details as
the date approaches.
Hope everyone can attend. The more the merrier!
June/July 2013: Knotty Nauticals
Reporter: Evelyn Ferguson
Although the Knotty’s sent the Corey’s off to the Ozarks on
vacation, Cathy managed to keep us well-informed.
Information continued to flow to us thru Connie. Thanks
David Taub organized a trip for the group to Boca Grande on
Connie! This month’s “Caring about your Community” award
the CalusaQueen. 15 members took the hour long boat ride to goes to Louis & Tundi. They did their part to help make this
Gaspirilla Island. Some rented golf carts to get around the
year’s Oktoberfest a success by volunteering three hours of
island and others chose to walk. We viewed the lighthouse
their Saturday to sell pretzels. Also, another abandoned Cape
museum, the Gaspirilla Inn, galleries and shops. Lunch was
Coral property received a face lift. Tundi began giving three
enjoyed at Temptations and an ice cream dessert was enjoyed hours every Wednesday to the Caring Center. You’ll find her
at the Pink Pony. The ride home into the wind was wet and
at the reception desk. Our “field trip” this month was to a
wild! It has been my pleasure reporting our activities to you.
Nautical Flea Market in Placida. Nine Knotty’s enjoyed
Paula Russell will be taking over for the time she is here this
exploring the art market and had a delicious lunch in a local
season. Go girl!
seafood restaurant. Every month the Knotty’s explore a new
restaurant. This month Connie chose Pignoli’s. Eleven of us
February 2013: Flamingos Gone Wild
enjoyed good food, good times, good fun. The Knotty fishing
guru – Louis – got the catch of his life this month. He reeled
Reeporter: Lauren Verduyn
in a 33 lb. Cobia. Good eating! With the football season in
The German American October Fest gave a few of the
Flamingos with a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. full swing, our November potluck supper was a Tailgate party
at the Fergusons. The game of the day was the undefeated
Joe & Karen Mosso, Ed & George-Ann O'Connor joined
Deb Daly and Barbara Sacher and spent a few hours eating Chiefs @ Denver. Family life is important. Several Knotty’s
left paradise to enjoy family and old friends. Welcome back to
knockwurst, potato pancakes, funnel cakes and of course
paradise Joyce & Phil, Diana, Cathy & Steve. We’re glad your
drinking beer. Well almost all drank beer, we all know that
back!
George-Ann is strictly a wine person. After eating and
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already adding their familiarity and creativity to generate
new adventures and events for the membership. We would
love to have extra feedback for some male geared activities
so as to not overlook the interests of ALL Socialites, men
and women alike.
August/Sept. 2013: Surfside Socialites
Reporter: Cheryl Rhine
Surfside Socialites doing what they do best – getting
around, mingling and enjoying the Cape.
The October Happy Hour at Rumrunners united a friendly
group of Socialites along the waterfront for Happy Hour at
Rum Runners Grille. We enjoyed light beverages and
scrumptious "lite bite" $5.00 appetizers while passing boats
and the sunset glistened in the background. The restaurant
hospitality was exceptional. Sharing good conversation and
getting to know each other. We are looking forward to
more joining us at next happy hour. Afterwards, some of
us even traveled over to neighboring restaurant, The Joint,
to capture the sounds of their Tuesday evening band. After
all we are "Socialites" - please share the enjoyment with us
next time.
October 2013: Partying Pirates
Reporter: Kathy Gelso
We had 20 attendees for the Surfside Socialites ladies
luncheon for November. Rumrunners treated us very well
and set up 3 large tables at their expansive windows overlooking the boater's canal. The food was excellent, as was
Rumrunner's service. We asked the attendees to sit at tables
with people that they were not well acquainted with in
order to get to know new peooster new relationships. We
had 5 new attendees that had not attended a previous Surfside Socialites ladies luncheon and they added a great deal
to the conversation and enjoyment of the day. Marge made
a suggestion that we hold monthly luncheons at Rumrunners and everyone agreed. The next luncheon will be held
on 12/18/13. Socialite ladies, make your reservations now.
As our group is finding our sea legs so to speak, we have begun joining in some of the many activities the NRC has to
offer. For November, a few of us went to the Sunset Celebration and even though there wasn’t a sunset to see, it was just
nice to sit and relax on the beach. A few more people tried
their skill at Line Dancing at Dixie Roadhouse. Some of the
group joined the many other NRC members who went to
Cocktails on the Cape. Our Partying Pirates Pot Luck this
month was held at the home of John and Amy Hickel. Many
thanks to them for hosting it. The food and the conversation
were terrific. A bunch of the group went on the Franklin Locks
boat tour out of Fort Myers. Just think, this was all done in the
first part of November! We have started planning our future
events and get togethers and plan on being busy, busy, busy.
Mid-November, 11 Socialites participated in a Bonefish
Grill “Appetizer Excursion”. The restaurant hosted a variety of delectable hors d'oeuvre including: their signature
Bang Bang Shrimp; Bang Bang Chicken (both tossed in a
creamy spice sauce); Ahi Tuna Sashimi w/ wasabi & pickled ginger; Thai Coconut Shrimp; Saucy Shrimp in lime
tomato garlic sauce; and Bacon Wrapped Atlantic Sea
Scallops with chutney and mango salsa. And that was only
the beginning. Complimentary wine was offered and in
lieu of dessert, a few ladies savored the taste of Winter
White Cosmos. The only thing we missed was the “slab of
beef”. Service was exceptional as could be expected for
this wonderful encounter. All this food and fun at no cost
…just the price of word of mouth P.R. We invite everyone
to visit Bonefish Grill in the near future for their own dining experience.
In addition to the Activities Committee members who were
recognized last month, we want to acknowledge several
new volunteers to the committee: Maureen Connor, Karen
Morris, Cheryl Rhine Hughes, Marge Adams. They are
The Socialites Memento Committee has formed to fashion
a unique logo and memento to symbolize the group name.
Rusty Shunk, Judi Shunk, Rose Jones, Steve Moore, and
Philip Dunn under the Chair of Rusty Shunk are hard at
work on the production of our memento shirt. Much thanks
to members of the committee for their creativity and contribution. Keep an eye out for our group in the next few
weeks to see how we will be branded. ple and
November 2013: Tropical Transplants
Reporter: Wendy O’Brien
What a great group we have! Our very first potluck was
held at Tom and Vickie Ramey's lovely home on Friday,
November 15th. We are all still getting to know each other
so this was a wonderful opportunity to socialize and become better acquainted. At the potluck we decided on our
group name. There were some excellent choices but we
finally chose -- Tropical Transplants. Selection of shirts
and mascot will be decided upon soon. Since many
"Transplants" will be traveling in December, our next potluck is scheduled for January. We look forward to many
fun times together this winter once we are all transplanted
back in Cape Coral. Happy Holidays and safe travels to
all..
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COCKTAILS ON THE CAPE
Miceli’s Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RD N.W., Matlacha
Thursday, December 19th
Come early for best seating
Live Band: (Lost Boys) Rich Lancaster starts at 5 pm
Important, please
sign up at general meeting
we expect over 100 to attend
Contact Bob Spearman: 239-989-1420 or
[email protected]
November at Perico’s
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NRC MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello NRC members! The tradition of our great club continues! The installation of
Board 93 occurred at the October dance and we have had our first general meeting.
I am excited to report that the board has been working hard, but also takes seriously what NRC is
all about: Having fun! I would like to take a moment to introduce you to board 93. Sheri McIver has
been welcoming new members into her home for a social. Toni Swanson has done an amazing job
of welcoming folks and keeping our membership database up to date. We have had 50+ new
members at the social, and 10 more expressed interest to Sara Miller at the Sunset Celebration.
Our club is growing, due to it's long successful tradition and reputation. Our little piece of paradise
continues to attract people.
Bob Spearman continues the tradition of providing fun activities for the club, and thinking of ways
to make it better. Denny Banash is snapping your photo if you are attending an NRC function.
Elaine Carmack is recruiting raffle items and holding raffles; we all know how much energy she
has! Bill Dye is the board member serving you breakfast at the general meeting. I am so happy to
have former board members, Ann Banash (secretary), and Pat Johnson (this newsletter) & Sara
Miller (publicity) serving on the board with their experience. Joann Makowski (treasurer) has a
great sense of humor that makes her fun to work with.
Since I am writing this in mid- November the ladies luncheon is in preparatory steps under Joyce
Girard; I am sure it will be a success. It is always amazing the buzz we women make when we are
together. We love to visit! I hear the men are enjoying the rewards of the same gender visiting at
the breakfast.
The December dance is coming up! It is headed one last time by Vanessa Miller. It sounds
like an over the top holiday festivity. Cathy Corey will head up the Jan dance. Joan Thompson has
been busy taking Dec dance reservations, and Gena Yebba will be working hard on food & libations for you!
HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF NRC!
Anne Kiefer
President of the NRC
Board 93
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