the Estero Newcomers Club

Estero Newcomers Club
November 2016
Website: www.esteronewcomers.com
P.O. Box 1157, Estero, FL 33929
Message from our President
November is a time of giving thanks . . . . and there is no one more thankful than I for the amazing Board of
Directors I have worked with this year! This year’s board is comprised of a fantastic group of talented, energetic,
hard-working ladies who have given their all to make our year together such a success!
Thank you to Vice President, Debbie Kaprove, who has given us a year of stellar luncheon programs and,
additionally, has been willing to spearhead the enhancement and expansion of our Website! Thank you, to
Secretary, Pam Giannini, who stepped in to capably fill the role of secretary when we needed her, and has added
her voice and abilities to our efforts in so many ways! Thank you to Treasurer, Karen Meeker, who has
accurately and competently kept our financial records and provided the solid foundation our organization needs
for the success we have had! Thank you to Activities Coordinator, Jackie Gall, who has provided us with an
amazing year full of exciting activities and events, and who, with her staff of activity chairs, has made each event a
memorable success! Thank you to Luncheon Coordinator, Rosemary Planz, who has completely revitalized our
monthly luncheons by instituting the welcoming gesture of table place cards for every luncheon guest, has planned
the monthly celebrating of our members’ birthdays and has provided creative gifts and table favors for our
luncheons! Thank you to Membership Chair, Bonnie Travaglini, who has ably kept track of our burgeoning
membership, warmly welcomed each new member and provided them with name tags and the opportunity to get
acquainted at our new member coffees. Thank you to Charity Coordinator, Peggy Prideaux, who has carefully
researched charitable organizations and has given us the opportunity to benefit many wonderful worthwhile
causes. Additionally, she has been willing to act as our Nominating Committee Chair and has provided a valuable
service in nominating next year’s officers. Thank you to Publicity Chair, Chris Gallagher, who has promoted our
club in flyers at various developments and is always there to capture our wonderful luncheons and events with
pictures of our members having fun! Thank you to Registration Chair, Joyce Blumenschein, who has been the
first smiling face you see when you come to our luncheons, and has accurately provided our chicken and fish
entrees for the past three years! Thank you to Newsletter Editor, Carolyn Dileo, who has consistently provided
us with an accurate, attractive, easy-to-read and useful Newsletter and has always gotten it out on time! Thank
you to Parliamentarian, Carol Fortin, who has kept our club on the straight-and-narrow path of doing things
correctly — an important and necessary task!
These are the women who have made your year in the Estero Newcomers Club so enjoyable, rewarding and fun!
Please join me in thanking them for the outstanding work they have done for us all!
Warmest regards,
Treva Thorsen
Board of Directors
President: Treva Thorsen, 239-948-2504, trevat17@gmail.com
Vice President: Debbie Kaprove, 860-558-3331,dkaprove@hotmail.com
Secretary: Pam Giannini, 860-324-9006 pamgiannini@gmail.com
Treasurer:Karen Meeker, 239-292-1896, klmeeker@comcast.net
Activities Chairperson:Jackie Gall, 239-676-9323, gall440@comcast.net
Membership Chairperson: Bonnie Travaglini, 585-683-9784, bgt8830@rit.edu
Luncheon Coordinator: Rosemary Planz, 516-509-4810, rplanz@aol.com
Registration Chairperson: Joyce Blumenschein,856-770-4806, joycemblu@gmail.com
Publicity Coordinator: Chris Gallagher, 856-983-0707 newgallaterra@yahoo.com
Charity Coordinator: Peggy Prideaux, 920-734-6291, pprideaux51@comcast.net
Newsletter/website: Carolyn DiLeo, 914-934-0507, carolyn.dileo@gmail.com
Parliamentarian: Carol Fortin: 401-487-8586, gp9fortin@gmail.com
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Join us for our Luncheon
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Social 11:30 am
Lunch and Meeting @12 noon
Estero Country Club at The Vines
19501 Vintage Trace Circle, Fort Myers
Menu
Cup of Butternut Squash Soup
Choice of:
Turkey Dinner with Stuffing with House Made Gravy,
Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce
Or
Grilled Scottish Salmon with Teriyaki Glaze Rice Pilaf and Green Beans
Dessert
Pumpkin Pie with Candied Pumpkin Seeds and Whipped Cream
Hot Coffee and Tea, Iced Tea
Welcome our Speaker
Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Caroline Cederquist, an expert in weight loss and metabolism, will share
tips for healthy eating from her book, The MD Factor Diet. This book provides a guide to adjusting
metabolism through better food choices. Nationally recognized for her expertise, Dr. Cederquist has
appeared on Dr. Oz and has a practice here in Southwest Florida.
Make your check out to: ESTERO NEWCOMERS CLUB for $30 and indicate your menu choice of
Turkey = T or Fish= F Please indicate any guest name on your check along with their luncheon choice
MAIL TO: Estero Newcomers Club
PO Box 1157
Estero, FL 33929
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Mailed checks must be received by Thursday, November 10, 2016.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Rosemary Planz (516) 509-4810 Luncheon Coordinator
Future Luncheon Dates and Locations. Bring your checkbook to our next luncheon
December 8, 2016 West Bay Club
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HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE
Join us for a sparkling end-of -the year party! This is the last opportunity to celebrate our
year together. Everyone is welcome – couples and singles alike! Enjoy affordable drinks
and passed appetizers. Then on to a delicious & festive plated dinner. The evening
continues with one of Southwest Florida’s top entertainers – Joe Fiato, booked for your
dancing and listening pleasure.
Menu
Salad & Rolls
Grilled Angus Center-Cut Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi Glaze
Duchess Potatoes, French Green Beans & Roasted Tomatoes
or
Pecan Crusted Local Red Snapper with Maple Brown Butter Beurre Blanc
Roasted Cauliflower and Grape Tomato Risotto
Traditional Yule Log Dessert
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
RSVP:
Contact:
Saturday, December 10, 2016
6 pm – Cocktails & Appetizers
Dinner & Dancing to follow
Copperleaf Country Club at Three Oaks
$50 per person
November 30, 2016 (deadline for payment)
Sue Shaw 239-301-2195 albert9@cox.net
Don’t miss this very special event! So that we can plan for this stellar evening together,
sign-up and promptly send your payment to:
Estero Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 1157, Estero, Florida 33929
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Congratulations to Newly Elected Officers
At our October luncheon, our membership elected the following slate of officers which had
been presented at our September meeting by the Nominating Committee:
President: Debbie Kaprove
Vice President: Linda Lyon
Secretary: Laura Sarrantonio
Treasurer: Karen Meeker
Congratulations to these talented and capable women who will provide leadership
for the Estero Newcomers Club in 2017!
Moving to Encore in 2017
Thirty of our Newcomer Members will move on to Encore in January of 2017. They are:
Mary Ann Alexander
Barbara Belliveau
Debbie Berit
Joyce Blumenschein
Mary Braun
Linda Buchanan
Carly Fassett
Jackie Gall
Pam Giannini
Sally Goddard
Lois Gurdin
Marion Haley
Nancy Haeberlin
Flory Herman
Sandy Huser
Jenny Licht
Mary Ellen Linde
Roz McFadden
Cass Miller
Diane Oetzel
Carol Porter
Carol Ribatsky
Eileen Roth
Joanne Schwartz
Joyce Simper
Colleen Sowerby
Chris Spriggs
Treva Thorsen
Patricia Trumps
Linda Wiley
Encore will host a welcome Happy Hour for these members on November 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
2017 Dues
As we look toward the end of this year, please be aware that your 2017 dues renewal checks are
due and payable before the end of 2016. Renewal dues are $30.00. (The only time you pay $40 is
the first year you sign up for membership and the extra $10 covers the cost of your name badge.)
Your dues may be paid by writing a check to Estero Newcomers Club and noting the word “Dues” in
the memo portion of your check. Do not neglect to write the word, ”Dues” on your check, because it
will so easily be mistaken for a luncheon check! Send your check to:
Estero Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 1157, Estero, Fl. 33929
We will also have a “Dues Collection Box” available at both our November and December luncheons,
so you can bring your dues check to our luncheon.
Keep the fun happening! Send in your dues for 2017!
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October Luncheon/Fashion Show/Raffle Extravaganza
A Huge Success!
Our October Luncheon was an amazing success! Over 100 ladies joined us at the beautiful Club at the
Renaissance for a very festive afternoon!
• The menu, planned by Luncheon Coordinator, Rosemary Planz in conjunction with Chris Carrasco, Director
of Food and Beverage at the Club at the Renaissance, was truly delicious and the ambience of that elegant
club was superb!
• Our Fashion Show, coordinated by Vice President, Debbie Kaprove with Danielle Long, of Chico’s in Coconut
Point, was stunning! Our member-models, Cinder Connery, Lynne Cook, Cathy Frank, Char Kilgore, Diane
Kriebel, Linda Lyon and Patricia Trumps looked ever so professional and at ease as they modeled the
beautiful fashions from Chico’s!
• We were privileged to get to know the fine work of our chosen charity, “Dress For Success of Southwest
Florida”. Dress For Success CEO, Barbara Dell spoke about the wonderful work they are doing to promote
the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of
support and the career development tools to help these women thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success
staff members, Marlene Clark and Nickole Hendra were on hand to accept our members’ donations of
gently-used accessories. Thank you to all our members who contributed to this worthy cause!
• Our Raffle Extravaganza was a huge success! Through a new method of disbursing raffle tickets,
discovered for us by Carol Fortin and Carolyn DiLeo, we were able to offer our members a sheet of 25
tickets plus a door prize ticket for $10. Our hard-working Raffle Ticket Sales Team, consisting of Mary Ann
Alexander, Cheryll Atkinson, Karen LeBlanc and Raccetta Longo, sold a multitude of tickets during our
extended social hour. Our Raffle Table Hostesses, Mindi Beaver and Kathleen Hofer, admirably explained
the gifts to our members and kept the Raffle Table activity moving smoothly.
• We presented 19 beautiful raffle prizes plus an amazing door prize, which our ladies enthusiastically vied
for!! We are so grateful to the following businesses and organizations for their generous support:
Chris’s Hallmark on Corkscrew
California Pizza Kitchen
Driftwood Garden Center
Best of Everything Gifts
Salon Avant-Garde
Victoria’s Place Boutique
Regal Cinema and Stir Crazy of Coconut Pt.
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Coconut Jack’s Restaurant
Stoneybrook Golf Club
Aqua Spa and Skin Care in Estero
Norman Love Confections (‘chocolate lover’s
Chico’s of Coconut Point
basket door prize)
We are also so grateful to the following Newcomer members who stepped up to offer their beautiful pieces of
art, cleverly assembled gift baskets and even technical expertise:
Chris Gallagher
Cascades Mud Daubers
Karen Dougherty
Marion Haley
Rosemary Planz
Lynne Cook
The success of our day was truly amazing! Treasurer, Karen Meeker, reported that we raised $1200_
for our charity, “Dress For Success S.W. Florida”! How exciting!
The day was perfect in every respect — elegant ambience, delicious food, gorgeous fashions, worthy charity
and lots of fun!! Thank you to all of our members who helped to make this day so memorable!
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Events to Consider
Encore’s Got Talent
Contact: Becky Gutschow, beckygutschow@gmail.com
Date: Thursday, November 10
Location: West Bay Club
Time: 11:30 registration and social, 12 noon luncheon
Cost: $30
Encore has many talented women and we would like to invite Newcomer members and their guests
to our November luncheon and silent auction which will showcase the talents of Encore members.
The items range in price from $20 to $300. Bidding for many items will begin at $5 so we've got
items to fit every budget. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Interfaith Charities of South Lee
County.
Menu
Italian Wedding Soup
Greek Chicken Roulade, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella
Or
Stuffed Flounder with Wild Mushroom Roasted Pepper
Chocolate Mousse with Berries & Whipped Cream
Please mark your check with your entrée choice: C=Chicken or F= Fish. Make check payable to:
Estero Encore Club, P.O. Box 627, Estero, FL 33927
Paradise Readers Sponsors A Book Talk
Coordinators: Bonnie Travaglini - 585-683-9784 - bgt8830@rit.edu
Peggy Prideaux - 920-734-6291 - pprideaux51@comcast.net
Date: Monday, November 14
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Belle Lago Clubhouse
Cost: $12 advance ticket sales ONLY. No ticket sales at the door!
RSVP DEADLINE: Thursday, November 10th at noon
Barnes and Noble’s Jean Lewis will once again share her insight on recently reviewed books for
possible inclusion on next year’s reading list. Also, Jean will make available to us her handout of top
twenty recommendations on newly released books. Tickets can be purchased from Bonnie
Travaglini or Peggy Prideaux or by sending a check for $12 per person made out to Estero
Newcomers Club and marked ‘ Book Talk’ in the memo of the check. Send the checks to:
Estero Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 1157, Estero, Florida 33928
The Book Talk is open to everyone so please invite your friends and neighbors!
BONUS: There will also be a "Bring a Book/Take a Book" Sharing Table”
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Holiday Gift ‘Swap’
Date: Thursday, December 1
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Jenny Licht’s home in Bella Terra
R.S.V.P.: Sign-ups will begin on Tuesday, November 1st. E-mail Jenny Licht
<jennymlichtt@hotmail.com or Jackie Gall gall440@comcast.net to attend.
Newcomer ladies will gather at Jenny Licht’s lovely home to exchange gifts — with a twist! Each person
should bring a wrapped gift of about $15.00 value. Every guest will be given a number to determine in what
order they will choose their gift. After the first person chooses a gift, the second person can either choose a
new gift or “steal” the first gift! Each gift can be “stolen" two times before it is considered “safe”! Be
warned!!! As the evening wears on, the ‘swapping’ of gifts gets pretty wild and wooly!
Holiday ‘Giving Tree’ Program
Our Holiday Giving Tree will again be set up at our November luncheon, giving members
time to choose a gift tag for a needy person, buy the gift notated on that tag and return it to
our December luncheon. If you are not able to be at our December luncheon, you may
bring it to our November luncheon or give it to one of our Board members.
Remember — if you choose a tag, please follow through by purchasing and returning the
gift to us, so that we can help give some deserving families a happier holiday!
We are suggesting that each gift have a value of around $25. We are asking for gift cards
from Target, Dollar Tree or Walmart for each adult, and two gifts for each child — one a gift
of clothing and the other a toy. Each ornament you choose from the Giving Tree will be for
one gift and there will be suggestions on the ornament for sizes of clothing and requests for
toys. You may choose more than one ornament/gift request if you wish.
Please join us in our club’s traditional “Giving Tree” outreach! We hope to provide at least
60-70 holiday gifts to families in need. Your enthusiasm for this project may even allow us
to exceed that number! Let’s make a Happy Holiday for families who need our help!
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Days at a Glance
Mondays
1st Monday
At 1pm
Needlework
Contact: Lonnie Estes, 676-9471, lonnieta@comcast.net
Date: November 7
Location: 19212 LaSerena Drive, Belle Lago
Do you have an old project to finish or want to learn to knit or crochet?
Or maybe you need assistance with a pattern. Join us - we can help.
Paradise Readers
2nd Monday
1-3 pm
Contacts: Bonnie Travaglini, bgt8830@rit.edu,
585-683-9784 or
Peggy Prideaux, pprideaux51@comcast.net, 920-734-6291
See details under Events to Consider
4th Monday at
2 pm
Tuesdays
Every week
At 1pm
1st
Tuesday
5 pm
Beyond the Book
In place of our November discussion, members are invited to attend the
book talk hosted by Paradise Readers. Likewise, in December, we will
be having our end-of-the year party on Dec. 5, so save the date!
Bridge
Contact: Pauline Cheman, 239 301 0706
Location: Belle Lago Clubhouse, 19701 LaSerena Drive
Come and have fun with members who enjoy playing. $1 each week for
kitty, split between highest scorers. Lowest scorer receives $1.
Destination Dinner
Contact: Barbara Belliveau , 978-618-5612,
barbara2mimi@gmail.com
Location: Railhead Cafe, 15301 Latitude Dr. Bonita Springs
Date: November 1
R.S.V.P. Deadline
Wednesday, October 26th
Railhead Cafe is in the Village Walk community. Take 75 to Bonita Beach
Road, go left, and continue 3 miles to the entrance of Village Walk. At the
gate you will then let them know you are going to Railhead Cafe, located
in the town center. This is a full liquor bar with all types of foods, from
pizza to sandwiches to strip steaks and salmon. This restaurant is always
open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
Film Club
3rd Tuesday
Early afternoon
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Contact: RoseMary Swanson
630-379-8230, Ron.Rose.Swanson@gmail.com
Date: November 15
Location: TBD—Usually Coconut Point, The Prado, or Gulf Coast
Town Center
This activity is coordinated through Newcomers but is open to both
Newcomers and Encore members. Enjoy seeing a current movie with
other ladies, followed by a light Happy Hour discussion at a nearby
restaurant. You are welcome to attend either or both parts of the
afternoon. Movie and restaurant information will be sent a few days
before via email. If you would like to be added to the 3rd Tuesday Film
Club list, please contact Rosemary Swanson.
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday
At 1 pm
2nd Wednesday
At 9 am
4th Wednesday
4-6pm
Thursdays
1st Thursday
Early afternoon
2nd Thursday
4-6 pm
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Mah Jongg- Experienced
Contact: Devy Rosa 482-3330, devybob@juno.com.
Location: Bell Lago Clubhouse
Players must register by phone or e-mail
Breakfast Club
Contact: Barb Caroselli 206-2941, 1257balc@gmail.com
Date: November 9
Location: The Patio Cafe at 10711 Tamiami Trail
Happy Hour
Contact: Mary Braun 239-247-3596, marykbraun@hotmail.com,
Pam Giannini, pamgiannini@gmail.com, 860-324-9006
Date: November 30, 2016
Location: Outback Steakhouse, in the Gulf Coast Town Center
R.S.V.P. deadline: Sunday, November 27th
Join us for the last happy hour of the year at Outback Steakhouse. Enjoy
reduced prices on drinks and select from bar bites, appetizers, and their
full menu offering soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. " Wednesday"
menu offers several 3-course meals starting at $12.99. We look forward
to a fun afternoon with our Newcomer friends!
Chick Flicks
Contact: Mary Jo Shively 239-992-8853 Maryjoshively@gmail.com
Date: November 3
Location: TBD—Usually Coconut Point, The Prado, or Gulf Coast
Town Center
This activity is coordinated through Encore but is open to both
Newcomers and Encore members. Meet your movie girlfriends for lunch
at a restaurant then enjoy seeing a current movie together. You are
welcome to attend either or both parts of the afternoon. Movie and
restaurant information will be sent a few days before via email. If you
would like to be added to the Chick Flicks list, please contact Mary Jo
Shively
Woman to Woman
Contact: Bobbie DeCarmine, bobbidecarmine@gmail.com,
443-848-7557
MaryAnn Alexander, Maryann.alexander@comcast.net,
239-676-9555
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays and the
scheduling of our November and December Luncheons, there will be no
events. Thank you for joining us during the year for this fun activity. We
look forward to seeing you all in January 2017.
3rd Thursday
11:45-12 pm
Lunch for Guys
Contact: Byron Thorsen, guys4lunch@gmail.com, 239-948-2504
Date: November 17
Location: Zorbas Mediterranean Grill and Bar - 9106 Bonita
Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
R.S.V.P. deadline: November 14
Brief description of the event: Think: Greek (Salad) - Pita Bread No belly dancers at lunch
4th Thursday
10 am
Fridays
Every Friday
1-4 pm
Beach Day
Contact: Debbie Potok, Encore, 239-676-5276
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays there will be
no scheduled Beach Days. We look forward to seeing you in January 2017.
Mah Jongg
Contact: Lynette Mashuda (Powers) 498-8718,
lynettemashuda.powers109@gmail.com
Location: Rookery Point Clubhouse
Mah Jongg will continue at the Rookery Pointe for beginners and
experienced players. To attend, contact Lynette by phone or e-mail
so she can give you directions and instructions for the gate. Come
join us for a fun afternoon playing Mah Jongg. All levels of ability
are welcome
2nd Friday
at 7 pm
Couples Hand & Foot
Diane Kriebel, 908-9639 kriebelld@yahoo.com
Date: November 11
Couples (spouses, two members, or member and friend) may sign
up for monthly e-mails. Your name will be added to the list of
players. Then, two weeks prior to the date, I will send out an email
stating that reservations are open. RSVP to that email as soon as
possible as space is limited. The hostess will provide the address,
number of players, what drink or snack to bring. We also have a $2
kitty per couple.
Couples Euchre
3rd Friday
at 7 pm
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Contact: Anita Codey, 908-507-2974, gradycodey@gmail.com
Date: November 18
Location: TBA
If you love playing euchre and want to join this monthly activity,
please email or call Anita Codey who will send you and all
participants an email 7-10 days prior to the event. RSVP quickly as
hostess space is limited with a wait list. Each couple brings drinks
or snacks to share. Please note that you do not have to be a couple,
single ladies can join in, just ask a friend to join with you.
Estero Newcomers Club
TUESDAY
MONDAY
SUNDAY
1
1 pm Bridge
November 2016
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
1 pm Mah Jongg
Experienced
3
Chick Flicks
4
1 pm Mah Jongg
5
9
9 am Breakfast
club
10
Deadline for
luncheon check
11
1 pm Mah Jongg
12
5 pm Destination
Dinner
6
7
1 pm Needlework
13
14
12 pm Paradise
Readers
8
1 pm Bridge
15
1 pm Bridge
1 pm Mah Jongg
Experienced
16
1 pm Mah Jongg
Experienced
Film Club
20
21
22
1 pm Bridge
28
29
30
23
1 pm Mah Jongg
Experienced
4pm Happy Hour
12pm Encore’s
Got Talent
17
Luncheon
11:30 am Social,
12 noon Lunch
12 noon Lunch
for Guys
25
7 pm Hand &
Foot
18
1 pm Mah Jongg
19
7 pm Euchre
Couples
26
1 pm Mah Jongg
27
Join us as we wish a Happy Birthday to
Cindi Maiocchi Nov3, Joanne Palmieri Nov 4, Paula Barsch Nov 7 Sue Shaw Nov 8, Kathleen Fattic Nov 12, Pam Daley Nov 16,
Sharon Lynch Nov 16, ,Judy McClellen Nov 16 Kim Polk Nov 16, Pat Montgomery Nov 17, Kathy Gregory Nov 20, Carolyn Dileo Nov 26, Sue
Brown Nov 27, Jane Mullin Nov27, Marion Haley Nov 28, Fran Grogan Nov 29 Terry Mihelich Nov 29, Christine Gallagher Nov 30,
Heidi Jackson Nov 30
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