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President’s Message
June 2025
Hello ladies of the ENC!
Welcome to June…aka…the start of Hurricane Season!
As you all know, hurricane season (officially) begins June 1st and (officially) ends November 30th. PLEASE make sure you and your families are prepared! While we normally have Matt Devitt from WINK news on hand this month to help us prepare, his wife is expecting baby #2 so he will not be able to kick off hurricane season with us this year. We hope to have Matt with us later this summer so stay tuned!
As you know, we have our fabulous regular monthly events happening along with two special events that Barbara has arranged - thank you Barbara! I’m excited to announce:
June 18th 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!
June 19th - Game night at 810 Entertainment. 810 Entertainment, the newest venue at Miromar Outlets, is a one stop shop for food, fun and drinks! Come and enjoy a game of bowling, billiards, axe throwing, krazy darts, or simulate other sports with a full arcade plus complimentary board games! Their expansive menu is sure to satisfy your appetite along with full-service bars serving up craft cocktails and local drafts on tap.
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!
Our June luncheon and business meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th at the Olive Garden at Coconut Point. While out of the ordinary for us - I never want to pass up an opportunity for us to be together! Unfortunately, our originally planned venue double booked us so we are going with Plan B! Please join us as we gather for a delicious lunch and quick business meeting!
We will continue to support Community Cooperative for this month and the rest of the second quarter with all proceeds of our luncheon raffles going to this worthwhile cause. Thank you as always to Rose Schmidt for putting together another beautiful raffle basket for our June luncheon! Please visit the ENC website for other opportunities to give back in our community. We have added this information to our home page. Please consider volunteering!
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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| Monthly Activities at a Glance |
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ENC Monthly Luncheon
Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 17th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the Olive Garden in Estero (Coconut Point Mall.) There is a limit of 40 ladies for this event.
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 The Pewter Mug on Thursday, June 5th 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, June 12th @ from 3:45 - 5:45 pm going to Connors in Fort Myers (across from Costco.)
Please note earlier start time.
Click HERE to register for this fun event!
Mix & Mingle
Mix & Mingle is usually held the 2nd Saturday of the month. Join us June 14th 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 1st Tuesday of the month. Great small group event to introduce friends to ENC. We will be going to: House of Omelets in Fort Myers on June 3rd from 9:00 - 10:30 am. Please click HERE to register for this event.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is an occasional event. We will be going to Dos Sabores in Fort Myers on Monday, June 23rd 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please click HERE to register for this event. There is a limit of 15.
Saturday Singles
Saturday Singles is held on the third Saturday of the month. We will be going to Fresh Catch Inland @ Coconut Point Mall from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on June 21st. 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 Roy's Restaurant on Wednesday, June 25th 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. This will be held on Friday, June 20th in Estero. Please click HERE to register and for more information about this event. We will be making fleece blankets for Eva's Closet. Please bring a pair of fabric scissors if you have them. No sewing skills are needed. We cut fleece & tie knots.
Paradise Readers
Paradise Readers is the 2nd Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you on June 9th @ Duffy's Sports Grill - Estero. For further information contact: Joan Pittman at joanpittman@yahoo.com.
Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book is the 4th Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2025 book list. See you Monday, June 23rd. For further information please contact Mahasti Koosha directly at mahkoosha@gmail.com or 609-647-0185.
Film Club
Film Club is Tuesday, June 24th. 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 at btdeville@comcast.net 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 at askitty9@yahoo.com or Chris Smolen at csmolen@hotmail.com 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 June 2nd 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.
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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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