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President’s Message
November 2025
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving, ladies of the ENC!
November is the continuation of our Holiday Quarter of Giving to support Eva’s Closet & Foundation, Laces of Love and The Pace Center for Girls. NEW THIS YEAR, you can pre-purchase raffle tickets on the website using a credit card! We will once again have FIFTEEN special raffle baskets up for grabs at the November luncheon.
Speaking of the luncheon, please join us at Grandezza on November 11th for a fun and informative luncheon. Please note: the luncheon is a week earlier due to the holidays. Dr. Shannon MacDonald, Medical Director at Southwest Florida Proton, is our guest speaker and will be sharing innovations in Cancer Treatments.
In addition to our regular monthly events, Barbara has the following fun activities planned for us!
November 20th - Rookery Bay Eco-Cruise
December 5th - FGCU Empty Bowls Event
AND DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR OUR Naples Princess Holiday Cruise scheduled for December 14th!
Please visit the Event Registration on the website often as registrations fill up fast - especially as we gear up for season! Also, remember to be mindful if you have to cancel as there are usually waiting lists for events!
November also marks the election of your 2026 ENC Executive Board. I am pleased to announce that the entire 2025 ENC Executive Board will be staying on for another year. The Executive Board includes:
President - Michelle Wiltgen
Vice President - Cathleen Czaplewski
Secretary/Parlamentarian - Joan Pittman
Treasurer - Becky Moores
We look forward to serving the ENC for another year! We also have Coordinator Roles open so please consider getting involved. The open Coordinator Roles are for Happy Hour, Lunch Bunch, Breakfast Club and Woman to Woman Co-Coordinator. Please consider getting involved!
Please check your in-boxes for your 2026 ENC Renewal that are being sent out on November 1st. We hope you choose to be a part of our vibrant club for another year!
With the holiday season upon us, remember, take time to breathe. Be kind - to yourself and others. Thank you for all of your support and generosity!
Have a great month & happy holidays!
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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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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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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, December 9th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Spring Run Golf Club in Bonita Springs. Please bring re-useable shopping bags to meeting for Interfaith Charities of South Lee County.
Please click HERE to register for the luncheon.
Pre-Purchase Holiday Raffle Tickets for the December Luncheon and PAY ONLINE with your credit card. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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 Figs Grille Restaurant on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00 - 8:00 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. See you in January!
Mix & Mingle
Mix & Mingle is usually held the 2nd Saturday of the month. See you in January 2026!
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Great small group event to introduce friends to ENC. Great event to bring new friends! See you in January!
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will be at on hold until January 2026. See you then!
Saturday Singles
Saturday Singles is held on the third Saturday of the month. We will be going to Maguro Sushi & Steakhouse in Naples from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. on November 15th. There is a limit of 14 ladies. Please click HERE to register. Sold out.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. We will be going to Zeppe’s Tavern & Pizzeria in Naples on Wednesday, November 19th 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 January.
Paradise Readers
Paradise Readers is the 2nd Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you on December 8th @ 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. No get together in November due to Thanksgiving. For further information please contact: Mahasti Koosha directly.
Film Club
Film Club is Tuesday, November 11th. It 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! We meet December 3rd at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Join us for dinner at 6:00 pm.
Click HERE to register for this event.
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 December 1st 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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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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