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Arturo’s
After Five
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce
hosted its November After Five at Arturo’s
Italian restaurant. Although there are
several “kick off ” events for the Christmas
season on Marco, the lighting at Arturo’s has
grown into a time-honored ritual, one that
drew nearly 200 members and guests. The
crowd hit the buffet and the bar, and then
trooped out again to the courtyard and
parking lot for the ceremonial lighting of the
Christmas tree. Father Russell Ruggiero, of
San Marco Catholic Church, performed a
blessing that included splashing holy water
onto the tree. The evening was an enjoyable
one with summer-like temperatures.
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1. Alessandra and Celina Alber
with their mother Clara
2. Margaret and Richard Warwick
3. Arturo Perez, rear, with grandsons
Edgar Perez and Joaquin Perez
4. Barbara Prigge, left,
and County Commissioner Donna Fiala
5. Lesa Saffen, left, Steve Reynolds and
Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards
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Shore
Party
The ninth annual Avow Hospice
Regatta weekend concluded with a
Shore Party and Awards
Ceremony held at Marco Island
Yacht Club, in November. The
evening opened with cocktails and
dozens of silent auction items up
for bid, followed by a “Welcome
Aboard” speech by Avow President
and CEO Karen Rollins. Special
guest speaker Jean Klutz, president
of National Hospice Regatta
Alliance, congratulated the teams
and all involved on participating in
this year’s event as well as their
support and contributions.
Following a brief invocation, guests
lined up to feast on the buffet-style
dinner. The evening concluded with
an awards presentation to
individuals and teams.
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– By John Wissocki
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1. Carol Meles, left,
and Carol Gore
2. Deb Rich, left and
Sue MacMorris
3. Bob Defeo, Vice Commodore,
left, and Kimberly Gorniak
4. Chuck Downton, left, first place
winner captain, Frank Brown,
Lois Dixon, and Commodore
Jim Marr
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Christmas Tea
Prayer, song, silly jokes and a story about a star as
well as a few gifts reminded everyone at New Life
Community Church’s Tea Ladies Christmas Tea on
Dec. 7 that God is in the gift giving business. First
Baptist Church of Naples’ soloist Robin Noël Jewell
delighted the packed auditorium with her stirring
rendition of “Come Let Us Worship the King.”
The audience later jingled their car keys as Jewell
sang, “Come on, Ring Those Bells.” The 14th annual
Tea concluded with a giveaway of door prizes,
including 15 handcrafted floral Christmas
centerpieces. The Teas, like the love they share, are
free. An offering was taken for Heart of Florida
Youth Ranch, a place for at-risk children. Ask any
Tea Lady volunteer why they work so hard setting
up, washing, carting and storing the fine bone china
tea services from around the world and their simple
answer is “for the love of Jesus.”
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1. Marsha Crawford
2. Larraine Olnowich
3. Helen Ann Federspiel, left, and Kathleen Hendrix
4. Lynn Brown
5. Tina DeBiase, left, and Anntoinetta Johnson
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Cookies
on Capri
Dozens upon dozens of delectable homemade
cookies — maple pecan, whimsically
decorated chocolate chip reindeer, nut bars
and more — abounded as the Ladies of Capri
Women’s Ministry and their friends gathered
on Dec. 7 for Capri Christian Church’s third
annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. Seasonal
residents and year-rounders renewed
friendships and got to know other
churchwoman as they mingled, played
Christmas trivia, shared a savory light lunch
and oohed and aahed over cookies. “We kick
off the Christmas season with this time of
fellowship,” said Tabitha Dawes who heads up
the Women’s Ministry. “And we have some
great cooks.”
— Kathleen Tuttle
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1. Autumn Skubin
2. Lynn Elliott
3. Kris Kugler
4. Jo-Ann Skubin’s Delectable
Choco-Nut Dainties
5. Sally Johnson
6. Tabitha Dawes, left, and Sonnie Taylor
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Candles, Cookies
and Carols
A welcoming door opened, spilling out light and
laughter onto the street, when Marco Presbyterian
Church’s Women’s Ministry hosted its sixth annual
Candles, Cookies and Carols gathering on Dec. 6.
The event, always held in a member’s home, was a
prelude to the Christmas season, bringing friends
together in a casual atmosphere to nibble goodies,
renew and build friendships as they reflected on the
meaning of Christmas. Church organist Babs
Hillenbrand played as the women sang familiar carols.
Laurie Domiano delighted the group as she read from
the children’s book “The Night Before Christmas — Jesus
Birth Version.” And precious moments from past
Christmases were shared. These heartfelt stories ranged
from the serious, the death of a beloved father and
preacher, to the lighthearted, like the time the dog ate
all the homemade Christmas tree ornaments, which
drew laughter from the crowd. — Kathleen Tuttle
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1. Hostess Clare Baker, left, and decorating helper
Linda Flores
2. A festive array of goodies awaits the attendees.
3. Babs Hillenbrand
4. Kay Lahr, left, and Dottie Werson
5. Lillian Castillo, left, Liz Hartman and Betania Torre
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Christmastime in Ireland
Once again the Southwest Chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Ireland outdid
themselves with their annual Christmas concert fundraiser for San Marco Catholic
Church in December. Under the dynamic leadership of Marco Island’s own Queen of
Ireland, Kathleen Reynolds, the Emerald Isle arrived at the parish center with a visit
from Tony Kenny’s “Christmas Time In Ireland.” An all-star cast accompanied
the renowned Irish tenor with all the trimmings of music, dance, laughter, sing-alongs
and a wee bit of wit and wisdom. “The spirit of Christmas came calling this evening —
enough to last the whole year through,” Reynolds said. – By Bernadette La Paglia
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1. Mary Jo and Mike “Moose” O’Regan 2. Vera Gibbons and Joe Granda
3. Debra and Dick Shanahan 4. Kathleen Reynolds with guest star Tony Kenny
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Calusa Christmas
The Calusa Garden Club hosted its annual Christmas Party and Gift
Exchange on Dec. 9 at the Mirage on Marco Island. The ladies came
together to celebrate the holidays and enjoy some camaraderie, despite
the unseasonably warm temperatures that exceeded 80 degrees. Some
ladies donned holiday attire, albeit not the same as what is worn up
North, while others came to simply have fun. Sue Oldershaw and
Lindy Kowalczyk presented a holiday door decor program, showing
members how to easily make decorations by using recycled and found
objects.
1. Sue Oldershaw, left, and Sandy Wallen
2. Linda Colombo, left, Kathy Lord, Doris Wentland
3. Juliette Flasche, left, and Lori Fredericks
4. Linda Colombo, left, Liz Doyle, Linda Turner
5. The Calusa Garden Club
– By Nancy Reynolds
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Santa’s Coming To Town
Santa ditched his red sled for a shiny red fire truck when he arrived at the Shops of Marco
for his annual visit in December. Santa was accompanied by Mrs. Claus, elves and his
own security detail. In year’s past Santa has arrived via helicopter, but this year opted for
the red fire engine that came in with its sirens blaring and lights ablaze. Engineer/EMT
Kenny Stenback, behind the wheel, said the temperature had been below zero when they
left the North Pole, and he was glad to be back in sunny Southwest Florida. The Clauses
headed into Salon and Spa Botanica for a marathon photo session, with children lined up
down the block to have their photo taken with Santa.
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1. Bill Holmes and CIS chairman Steve Stefanides
2. Logan Terrer, 5, with Santa and Mrs. Claus
3. Tammi Williams
4. Tim Walsh with Sarah, 3, and family, with, from right, Susie and Dave Walsh,
and Ed and Cindy Crane.
5. Fire Chief Mike Murphy, left, Bette McGilvray, Steve Josselyn and Barbara Murph
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1. Maggie Doyle with grandfather Gordon Crawford
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Christmas
Tree
Marco Island kicked off the
countdown to Christmas on a
Saturday evening in November when
Islanders filled Veterans’ Community
Park for the annual Christmas Island
Style Tree Lighting Ceremony. The
large crowd chowed down with
friends and families at some footballstyle tailgate parties, took in some
homegrown entertainment and then
counted down as the switch was
flipped on the tree. Radio personality
Dave Elliott emceed the event,
introducing dance troupes from
Island Dance Academy and Spotlight
Dance Studio, singer Jim Long, and
the New Life Choir from New Life
Community Church, and New Life
pastor Thomas McCulley who
intoned a blessing of the tree.
2. Lee and Dottie Henderson, Marian Cassidy
3. Debbie Lawler, left, Taylor Fetzer, Kristin
and Samantha Jennings
4. Ballerinas Jessica Dowis and Alexis McMahon, both 4
5. Chris Curle, left, emcee Dave Elliott and Don Farmer
6. Rick and Lisa Popoff, right, with their new grandchild
and more of the family mob.
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SOCIAL STUDIES …
Day of Reflection
When San Marco’s Council of Catholic Women met for its annual Day of Reflection
in December they didn’t expect to embark on a journey through the centuries in a
time machine. But at the invitation of special guest, Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy
Murray, they willingly obliged. Sr. Nancy’s portrayal of St. Catherine of Siena, the
14th Century mystic, philosopher and theologian has won her international acclaim
as playwright and actress. Sister Nancy also happens to be the real life sister of actor
Bill Murray, a topic that makes for some very interesting conversation!
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1. Mary Holewinski and Jo Anne Youman
2. Ginger Finlayson and Joyce Imbrogno
3. Sue Holewinski and Kathy McArdle
4. Sr. Nancy Murray with Fr. Tim Navin and CCW President Cindy Henning
5. Isabel Joyce and Mary Cay Moll
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6. Jane Goggin and Marianne McBrearty
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1. Veronica Godinez, left, with Sayra, 15, and Deysi Lucas, 12
Guadalupe
Festival
2. Michael and Emily Trejo with Jazlynn, 6
3. Armando Anaya
4. Ambrosio Martinez, left, and Rosana Sandoval
5.The Gomez children Michele, 9, Raphael, 2, and Angelique, 6
6.Sisters Lupe Perez, left, Letty Flood and Elena Roubicek
On Dec. 12, the annual procession by members of the
Hispanic Community of Southwest Florida in honor of
the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe began at
Kretch’s Restaurant and continued to San Marco Parish
Center where festival dancing and Mass was followed by
a buffet of homemade ethnic cuisine. A police escort
guided the praying pilgrims, many of whom wore tribal
dress and danced barefoot to tribal drumbeats while
singing chants and prayers. The iconic image of St. Juan
Diego beholding Our Lady of Guadalupe is known
throughout the Catholic community under various titles
including Queen of Mexico, Patroness of the America’s
and Protectress of Unborn Children.
– By Bernadette La Paglia
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Beaux Art
With special permission from Tom Hegg, author of “A Cup of
Christmas Tea,” artist and actress Jacquelyn Pierce presented the
classic narrative at the Beaux Arts Holiday Tea at the Marco Island
Center for the Arts in December. As guests arrived they were
embraced by a festive ambience and all the accoutrements of high
tea — setting the stage for the timeless tale performed by Pierce. – By Bernadette La Paglia
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1. Jacquelyn Pierce
2. Ken Stroud, left, and Bruce Graev
3. Carol Ann Anzalone, left, and Sharyn Kampmeyer 4.Marianne McBrearty, left, and Linda Turner-Swiacki
5. Liz Reich, left, and Vi Ciranna
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6. Jacquelyn Pierce, left, and Rosemary Wick
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