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February 2025
February already???
As we get deeper into Season in Southwest Florida, I look forward to seeing all of you at some of the fabulous upcoming events we have planned. Thanks to Barbara McTaggart, Events Chairwoman, and all of our regular event Coordinators for their hard work in putting together so many fun monthly and special events.
Don’t miss our new special events scheduled for February & early March:
Candlelight Concert scheduled for February 13th (girls night out!)
Congo Mini Golf scheduled for February 19th and the 26th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival scheduled for March 1st.
Please check the Member Activity section of the website often as events are updated regularly!
Congo Mini Golf scheduled for February 19th and the 26th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival scheduled for March 1st.
Please check the Member Activity section of the website often as events are updated regularly!
Our February luncheon and business meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at The Club at Grandezza. We are excited to have Carrie Bloemers, Director, Lee Health’s Healthy Life Center who will share with us what Lee Health has to offer to help us reach our 2025 health goals.
Charitable giving and volunteering will continue to be a main focus for the ENC for 2025. We will continue to support our first quarter charity, BelieveNBooks through our luncheon raffles. Keep your eyes open in the Member Activity section of the website for volunteer opportunities. There is so much need in the community and we welcome all volunteers!
Thank you to all of you who have renewed your membership in the Estero Newcomers Club! Our membership is strong and we appreciate your trust in us as we continue to grow! We are successful together so join us for fun and charitable events happening in our community.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for additional ladies who want to get involved as co-coordinators for our luncheons and events. Please reach out if you are interested!
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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| Monthly Activities at a Glance |
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ENC Monthly Luncheon
Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 18th from 11:00 - 2:00 pm at The Club at Grandezza: 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero. This month's guest speaker is The Club at Grandezza: 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero.
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 Deep Lagoon in Fort Myers on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
Please click HERE to register. Limit of 30 guests for this event.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Great small group event to introduce friends to ENC. We will be going to: Motor City Coney Island - Fort Myers on Tuesday, February 4th from 9:00 - 10:30 am. Please click HERE to register for this event.
Woman to Woman
Woman to Woman is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Join us Thursday, February 13th @ from 4:00 - 6:00 pm to Sushi Thai Too - Bonita Springs. Click HERE to register for this fun event!
Saturday Singles
Saturday Singles is held on the third Saturday of the month. We will be going to Real Seafood Co. in Estero @ Coconut Pointe on February 15th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is a limit of 14 ladies. Please click HERE to register.
Lunch Bunch
We will be going to Hooked Island Grill at Gulf Coast Town Center at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28th.
Click HERE to register for this special event.
Limit of 15 ladies for this lunch.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. We will be going to San Matteo Italian Restaurant in Fort Myers at University Village on Wednesday, February 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Please click HERE to register. Members, Members plus guest - spouse, significant other, friend are welcome at this event! Please note there is a limit of 20 people for this restaurant.
Paradise Readers
Paradise Readers is the 2nd Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you on February 10th @ Duffy's Sports Grill - Estero. For further information contact: Joan Pittman at
Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book is the 4th Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you January 27th @ Lonnie Estes' home! For further information please contact Mahasti Koosha directly:
Film Club
Film Club will be back in February 2025.
Yarn and Chat
Yarn and Chat is held on the 1st Monday of the month. It is scheduled for February 3rd 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 if you want to join in the fun! lonnieta@comcast.net or 239-565-8226
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is held every Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Lakes. Contact Barbara DeVille at btdeville@comcast.net with questions regarding the experienced player group.
Have you always wanted to learn American Mah Jongg but weren't quite sure how to get started? Here's your opportunity to learn with Freddi Krell at askitty9@yahoo.com or Chris Smolen at csmolen@hotmail.com
Please contact either Freddi or Chris if you are interested in lessons.
Twisted Bingo
Twisted Bingo is held the 1st Wednesday of each month at Naples Flatbread - Miramar Outlets. It is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 for dinner or join us at 7:00 pm for Bingo. Please click HERE to register.
Twisted Bingo is a fun mix of regular bingo with music and some twists of fun challenges along the way!
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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:
https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/take-action/give-time/volunteer/ or call (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. Eva's provides necessities and essentials to individuals and families in need in SWFL.
Eva's is looking for volunteers to sort children's clothing into bins. You will be sitting down and there is 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
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| Looking for Something Fun To Do |
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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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