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President’s Message
July 2025
Hello ladies of the ENC!
Happy July! Thanks to all of you for making our events and club so successful and welcoming! While I miss our seasonal ladies, I so appreciate all of you who stay through the summer months and participate in all of our great events!
Speaking of great events, we have two great events for you this month. They are:
July 9th Bunco Party - A Bunco party is a fun, social event that involves rolling dice, scoring points, and celebrating with food, drinks, and prizes. Thank you to Nancy West for hosting this fun event!
July 16th - Join us at Jane Brown’s home for a Some Like Them Dirty Martini Party and Blind tasting.
July 16th - Join us at Jane Brown’s home for a Some Like Them Dirty Martini Party and Blind tasting.
Unfortunately, the special ladies only cruise scheduled for 2026 has been cancelled. Please reach out to Susan Krueger with any questions you may have.
Please check the Member Activity section of the website for updates and to register! As you know, even in the summer, events fill up fast! Please also be considerate of your ENC sisters - if you need to cancel, please do so in a timely manner!
I am excited to share with you that we will be at The Forest Country Club for our July luncheon - our first luncheon and business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th. Thank you to Tracy Badger for hosting this luncheon! I’d also like to thank all of you who joined us for the June luncheon at the Olive Garden. While out of the ordinary for us, we were able to have a nice luncheon and raise funds for our second quarterly charity.
It’s a new quarter so we have a new quarterly charity. Please join us at our monthly luncheons where we will be supporting Let’s Talk Dementia, a local non-profit whose mission it is to provide free, accessible support for individuals navigating the complexities of dementia caregiving. We are excited to have Carol Howell, Executive Director and Estero resident as our guest speaker at our July luncheon.
I don’t thank the ENC Board members enough for their hard work and dedication! I would like to give a special thanks to Janet Doll, our Newsletter Chairwoman, who has done an awesome job with our newsletter. While battling some health issues, Janet has been an inspiration, learning the newsletter duties and getting it out to all of you, every month. Thank you Janet!
Please consider getting involved on the ENC Board or as an Event Coordinator. We always appreciate the extra hands and fresh ideas and enthusiasm! Thanks to all of you for your support and sisterhood! YOU all make the ENC the fun, inviting and welcoming club that we are!
Remember, take time to breathe. Be kind - to yourself and others. Have a great month!
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Thank you for your interest in the ENC!
The Estero Newcomers Club is a vibrant, active organization open to membership of women in Estero, Florida and the surrounding areas. We offer many opportunities for socializing and meeting new women in both large and small group settings. Visit our About Us tab to learn more about our history, membership, organization, and activities.
Our ever popular Monthly Luncheon & Business meetings are held during the third week of the month (usually on Tuesdays) from January - October and during the second week of the month during November - December.
There are also a host of varied, monthly activities and fun events which enable women of Estero and the surrounding areas to meet others with mutual interests. We welcome you to explore our wide array of activities and find the ones that most interest you. Most activities require registration which can be found in the Member Activity tab.
Although our club is designed for women, we have many activities, excursions, and events that include spouses, partners, and male friends. The men can also participate in two events specifically for them - Breakfast with the Guys and Lunch with the Guys.
The Estero Newcomers Club is a warm, inviting, inclusive organization. If this sounds like a group you would enjoy, click here to Join today!
Estero Newcomers Club
PO Box 1157, Estero FL, 33929
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The Estero Newcomers Club (ENC) is a warm, inviting, and inclusive social club whose membership is open to women in Estero, Florida, and the surrounding areas. The ENC mission is to provide members with the opportunity to cultivate friendships through participation in small and large group activities and to support and give back to the community.
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This year our awesome cruise will be Sunday, December 14th 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
While enjoying delicious appetizers and a gorgeous sunset, we will be cruising Naples Bay, Port Royal and the Gulf of Mexico in air conditioned comfort and luxury aboard the Naples Princess.
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| Gearing Up for Holiday Giving |
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We are very excited to be gearing up for our Holiday Season of Giving for the 4th Quarter. We are honored to be supporting Eva’s Closet, Laces of Love and the Pace Center for Girls of Lee County. In order to create our raffle baskets, which will be available during our October, November and December luncheons, we are in need of vendor donations and new items that you may want to regift for a good cause. Please help us make this Season of Giving our best yet! Please bring vendor donations and new items to the luncheons and give them to any of our Holiday Charity Committee (Rose Schmidt, Michelle Wiltgen, Mary Bonvillian or Debby Mangopoulos). You can also contact Rose to arrange pick up or drop off. In addition to our raffle baskets, we will have two Giving Trees with names and items of the families we will be supporting at our November Luncheon. We are very grateful for your continued support and generosity. Together we can have another outstanding gifting year for our charities! |
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| Website Administration |
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The home page is updated often to keep you informed of any important notices. Refer any website issues to the website administrator, Suzanne Smith enc.computergal@gmail.com |
| Monthly Activities at a Glance |
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ENC Monthly Luncheon
Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 19th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Club at Grandezza. Our guest speaker this month is Florinda Patterson from the Lakes Regional Library.
Please click HERE to register for the luncheon.
Destination Dinner
Destination Dinner is held on the first Thursday of each month. Join your ENC friends to try local restaurants. DD will be going to Real Seafood Company on Thursday, August 7th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Please click HERE to register. Limit of 20 guests for this event.
Woman to Woman
Woman to Woman is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Join us Thursday, August 14th @ from 4:30 - 6:30 at Amfora @ Coconut Point. Click HERE to register for this fun event!
Mix & Mingle
Mix & Mingle is usually held the 2nd Saturday of the month. Join us August 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 for this fun event to get to know your fellow newcomers. Guests bring a heavy appetizer and a beverage of choice - BYOB. Click HERE to register.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Great small group event to introduce friends to ENC. We will be taking August off and will see you in September.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is an occasional event. See you in August.
Saturday Singles
Saturday Singles is held on the third Saturday of the month. We will be going to C - Level in Bonita Springs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on July 19th. There is a limit of 14 ladies. Please click HERE to register.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. We will be going to Real Seafood Company at Coconut Point on Wednesday, July 30th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Please click HERE to register. Members, Members plus guest - spouse, significant other, friends are welcome at this event! Please note there is a limit of 20 people for this restaurant.
Coffee, Tea & Conversations
Coffee, Tea & Conversation is held the 3rd Friday of the month. We are taking a break and will see you in October.
Paradise Readers
Paradise Readers is the 2nd Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you on August 11th @ Skillets, University Village. For further information contact: Joan Pittman.
Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book is the 4th Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you Monday, July 28th. For further information please contact: Mahasti Koosha directly.
Film Club
Film Club is Tuesday, July 22nd. Movie will be followed by a Happy Hour at a local restaurant. Please click HERE to register for this event.
Twisted Bingo
Twisted Bingo is held the 1st Wednesday of each month at Naples Flatbread - Miromar Outlets. Twisted Bingo is a fun mix of regular bingo with music and some twists of fun challenges along the way! Please note Twisted Bingo is taking a break for the summer. See you in September!
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is held every Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Lakes. Contact: Barbara DeVille with questions regarding the experienced player group.
New to American Mah Jongg and want to learn how to play? Here's your opportunity to learn! Please contact: Freddi Krell or Chris Smolen directly if you are interested in lessons. Yarn and Chat
Yarn and Chat is held on the 1st Monday of the month. It is scheduled for July 21st from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Yarn a little and chat a lot and if you need help with a project there's always someone who can help. Contact: Lonnie Estes if you want to join in the fun!
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Harry Chapin Food Bank
Volunteers make it possible for the food bank to feed a quarter of a million people a month in Southwest Florida.Volunteers sort and pack donations of food at the Fort Myers and Naples distribution centers. To volunteer please click on this website link:
239- 334-7007 for further information.
Eva's Closet & Foundation
Eva's Closets' Mission is to assist people in need, regardless of situation or circumstance, without judgment. They provide necessities and essentials to individuals and families in need in SWFL.
Eva's is looking for volunteers to sort donations into bins. You can sit down and no lifting involved. The closet is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers are welcome between their regular hours. No registration is needed.
or call Jessica at 239-339-3216
Community Cooperative
Community Cooperative works to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive changes in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social programs. To volunteer, click on this website link:
You will need to click on "Volunteer" then follow the instructions to Create an Account and complete the short application. After your application is received, the process will take 24-48 hours and then you will receive a notice that you are welcome to explore the calendar and sign up for open volunteering opportunities. |
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Estero/Bonita/Fort Myers things to do:
Hertz Arena:
Center for the Arts - Bonita Springs:
Florida Repertory Theatre - Fort Myers:
Bonita Springs Concert Band:
Lee County Parks System:
Visit Florida:
Miromar Outlets Shopping Mall:
Edison & Ford Winter Estates:
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