Minnesota and Friends Social Club
Full-time, part-time, visiting Minnesotans are invited to a potluck dinner to the Minnesota and Friends Social Club meeting set for Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass, your own place setting, silverware & beverage. $4 per person, Entertainment: Norman Jones, vocalist & MC Lee County Community Band. For further information call Sandy 945-3745. Christ Lutheran Church, 2911 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral
New Resident Club
The New Resident Club of Cape Coral will meet Monday, Feb. 13, from 7 - 9 p.m. for a NRC Coffee Social. at Norma Gandy's home, located at 4226 SW 14th Place. Please RSVP Tel: 239-471-2987; email: normafg@comcast.net. This social serves as a welcome and orientation to the new members each month.
Bonsai Society
Bonsai enthusiasts are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida, Inc. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The program will feature a "bring your own juniper workshop," tutored by Dorothy Schmitz and Ernie Fernandez. Following the workshop, a "bonsai basics" presentation will be made for new bonsai enthusiasts.
The public is invited to attend the meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. The meeting is held at the Support Personnel Association of Lee County (SPALC) Building at 6281 Metro Plantation Road, Fort Myers. There is no charge for attending and parking is free. For additional information call Jim Brenner, 239-482-7543.
Distinguished Flying Cross Society luncheon
Distinguished Flying Cross recipients and spouses are invited to a luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Wine & Roses Italian Restaurant, 1404 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Member, Carl Loiocano will talk about his experiences as a WW ll prisoner-of-war.
The cost is $15 which includes four menu choices. For more information, and to make a reservation, call Scotty Robb at 239-220-9981.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #3957 want to honor our first responders with a free years membership. This includes police, firefighters, E.M.T.s and our military police, military firefighters and correctional officers. We would like to thank you for all that you do everyday. You can go to foe.com to learn more about our fun, non-profit organization and please come on in to meet some of the friendliest people in town.
This week our entertainment will include Mike Glean on Wednesday, Bud Smith Thursday and Friday and Moments In Time on Saturday. While visiting the Farmers Market on Saturday morning, join us for breakfast which will be open to the public. We are located at 4647 S.E. 9th Place. For more information please call us at 549-8477.
American Merchant
Marine Veterans
The American Merchant Marine Veterans holds a luncheon meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
The luncheon is $13.
For more information call 239-728-3169 or 239-543-4072.
Italian American Club
The Cape Coral Italian American Club, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral invites everyone to Spaghetti Night every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p. m. with live music this Wednesday, Feb. 15, by Buddy Smith till 8:30 p.m. for your dancing pleasure.
Open to the public.
Exercise with Mr. Deke of Fun-Damental Fitness, Inc. every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Join us on Friday, Feb. 17, for a Mardi Gras Celebration in the beautiful Elegante Room for an evening of fine dining and dancing to the music of the Jerry Ward.
Food selections are Chicken Marsala, roasted half-chicken, or fish. Call (239)542-6515 for Friday reservations.
Cape Coral
Lions Club
The Cape Coral Lions Club meets at the Perkins on Cape Coral Parkway/Del Prado at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month. They are always looking for interested people who want to help those in need in our community. Lions are the greatest service organization in the world. Come and join us.
To reach the membership chairman, call Lion Diana M. Pinto at 239-405-8124 or email her at dmp234@comcast.net.
Korean War Veterans
Korean War Veterans luncheon is held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3100 Del Prado Blvd. S., Bldg. 3. All veterans are free.For more information call 239-574-1119, Ext. 15
Cape Republican Club
The Cape Coral Republican Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Palmetto Pines Country Club, 1940 S.W. 9th Court. Social tome begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. All Republicans are welcome. for further information call 540-7725. Email capecoralrepublicanclub.com
Cape Coral
Sailing Club
The Cape Coral Sailing Club welcomes all boaters, both sail and power to their monthly meetings at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. except for November when it is the fifth Wednesday and December when there is no meeting. For more information visit: capecoralsailingclub.org
U.S. Submarine Veterans
The monthly meetings of U.S. Submarine Veterans (BarbBase) are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cape Coral Elks Lodge on S.E. 46th Lane, corner of S.E. 10th Place (Club Square), at 7 p.m. For more information, call 542-3038 or 458-1136.
Friends of the NW
Regional Library
The Friends of the NW Regional Library hold meetings on the first Tuesday of every month.
Annual membership is $10 for individuals, $15 for families. Contact friendsnwlibrary@ya-hoo.com for more information on how you can support your local library and its ongoing programs and events.
Kiwanis Club
of Cape Coral
The Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Kiwanis 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. For more information, call 471-9956 or 471-7572.
U.S. Submarine Veterans
The monthly meetings of U.S. Submarine Veterans (BarbBase) are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cape Coral Elks Lodge on S.E. 46th Lane, corner of S.E. 10th Place (Club Square), at 7 p.m. For more information, call 542-3038 or 458-1136.
ABWA
ABWA Cape Coral Caloosa Chapter meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Gulf Coast Village at 6 p.m for networking. Calling all professional business women who wants to get involved in the community. For dinner reservations call, 239-549-1199.
Democratic Club
The Democratic club of Cape Coral meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at River Towers, 4280 S.E. 20th Place. Guest parking can only be used. For more info call 823-6258; www.capecoraldemocrats.com.
Southwest Florida
10-13 Club
The Southwest Florida 10-13 Club, Inc. is an association of retired New York City police officers. The club also welcomes other retired police officers of other cities and state to join.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the Elks Cape Coral Lodge, 4431 S.E. 10th Place (Club Square). For additional info call Neil O'Connor, president 239-540-7232.
AARP
AARP Cape Coral Chapter 188 meets 1 p.m. the third Friday at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For information call 458-0834 or 574-2463.
Friends of
the Cape Library
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library meet on the third Saturday during the months of January, March, May, September and November. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a coffee, social and interesting informative programs. The Cape Coral Library is at 921 S.W. 39th Street. For more information, check capefreinds.org or call 239-349-2572.
Eagles No. 3957
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is now open to the public on Saturday mornings for breakfast. While shopping at the Farmers Market stop in for a delicious meal. This week our entertainment will include Guitar Bill on Wednesday, Bud Smith on Thursday and Friday and Moments in Time on Saturday.
Lunch is available Monday through Friday and dinner is served Wednesday through Friday. We have your favorite games tuned in Sunday starting at 1. For more information give us a call at 549-8477.
Harney Point fish fry
Harney Point VFW Post 8463 located at 4709 S.E. 11th Place, Cape Coral, will hold a Friday night fish fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m Cost $7 per plate. The public is invited to dine in the hall, carry out available.
For more information, contact Gina for reservations, 239-839-3831.
Dulcimer Club
Southwest Florida Dulcimer Club meet every Tuesday night (year round) at 7 p.m. at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd.
For additional information email: vicdonmagg@aol.com or call 652-4214.
Kiwanis Club
of Cape Coral
The Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral meets the first, second, and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Parkway.
The third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Cape Coral location to be determined each week. (pr@mycapecoralkiwanis.org for time and location)
For additional information, call 549-2030.
Korean War Veterans
Korean War Veterans luncheon is held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the VFW, 4709 S.E. 11th Place. All veterans are free.
For more information call 239-574-1119, Ext. 15
MOAA
The Calusa chapter of the Military Officers Association of America normally meets the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the Wine and Roses restaurant at 1404 Cape Coral Parkway in Cape Coral.
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. with a buffet breakfast followed by an entertaining presentation, usually a noted speaker. A short business meeting then follows.
All members, spouses, and prospective members are welcome. Please call Dixie Buick at 239-945-5030 for reservations.
For additional information about the organization, contact Timothy Cook, the Membership Chair, at 239-945-9155. The MOAA exists to enhance and protect the rights and benefits of all military officers and their families.
Exceptional Living Women's Group
The Exceptional Living Women's Group meets first and third Friday of each month at 1939 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 1, Fort Myers. Cost is $5.
The Exceptional Living Women's Group, lead by certified master life coach Mir Lynne Pietrzyk, teaches women how to look within themselves and find more peace, joy and happiness. The group is a safe place for women to meet and discuss life's ups and downs.
RSVP at Lynne@shiftandwakeup.com.
For additional information, contact Mir Lynne Pietrzyk at Lynne@shiftandwakeup.com or 253-2884.
