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President’s Message
December 2024
Hello and Happy Holidays to the ladies of the ENC!
December??? Already??? We accomplished so much in 2024! From updating our Club Mission, By-laws and Constitution to enhancing our Charitable Giving and Volunteering opportunities, we were busy!
I am so proud of who we are and what we represent, and I hope you are too!
I’d like to recognize and thank our outgoing Executive Board members - Vice President, Mary Rizk and Treasurer, Laura Pastore, our Events Co-Chairwoman, Jane Brown, our Newsletter Co-Chairwomen, Kristen Bitonte and Deb Glasheen. Your selfless contributions were a big part of our success in 2024! You will be missed on the Board, but I hope you all stay engaged in the ENC as I know you will! A big thank you as well to Susan Kroeger, our Breakfast Club Coordinator, who will be moving to Encore. You will be missed! I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new Vice President, Cathleen Czaplewski, Treasurer, Ellen Parker, Events Co-Chairwoman Nancy West and Newsletter Chairwoman, Janet Doll. You have big shoes to fill, and I know you are all up to the task!
December, as you know, is the continuation of our Holiday Raffles to benefit our fourth quarter charities - Pace Center for Girls, Laces of Love and Eva’s Closet. In addition to the Holiday Raffle Baskets, we will also have two giving trees at the luncheons to support families in need through Eva’s Closet. Please take a tag off the tree to help make the holidays a little more special for these families. We are pleased to be back at Spring Run on December 10th. Registration is open so please plan to attend!
With season in full swing, please make sure to check the ENC website often for new open registrations - and don’t forget to register for our Holiday Gift Exchange and Holiday Cruise on the Naples Princess! Thank you to Barbara McTaggart, Events Co-Chairwoman for her registration email reminders!
As we say goodbye to 2024, I can’t thank our Board and all our members for all your contributions. You all make the ENC the special club that it is!
Remember, ESPECIALLY during this holiday season, take time to breathe. Be kind - to yourself and others. We are a group of strong, smart women - we all matter!
Michelle
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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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ENC Monthly Luncheon
Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 10th from 11:00 - 2:00 pm at Spring Run Golf Club - Bonita Springs. The December Luncheon will be a continuation of our Holiday Raffles so there will be several gift baskets being raffled off.
Please click here to register for the luncheon.
Destination Dinner
Destination Dinner is held on the 1st Thursday of the month. Get a chance to try local restaurants with your ENC friends.
See you January 2025!
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 December 3rd @ 9:00am. 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, December 12th @ from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Naples Coastal Kitchen - Bonita Springs . Click here to register for this fun event!
Saturday Singles
Saturday Singles is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. See you January 2025!
Lunch Bunch
We will be going to Jimmy P's Charred in Bonita Springs. Join us from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Please note time change.
Click HERE to register for this special event.
Limit of 15 ladies for this special lunch event.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. We will be going to The Clam Bake in Fort Myers on Wednesday, January 22nd 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!
Paradise Readers
Paradise Readers is the 2nd Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2024 book list. See you on December 9th at Perkins. For further information contact: Joan Pittman at
Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book is the 4th Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2024 book list. We will not be meeting in November. Pull up the Book List to find out our next monthly meeting location. For further information, contact Mahasti Koosha
Film Club
Film Club will be back in January 2025 due to upcoming holidays.
Yarn and Chat
Yarn and Chat is held the 1st Monday of the month. It is scheduled for December 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
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.
Canasta/Samba Card Game
Canasta/Samba will be held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. There is a limit of 12. Contact Brenda Bennett for more information at 317-902-7014.
Twisted Bingo
Twisted Bingo is held the first Wednesday of each month at Naples Flatbread - Miramar Outlets. See you January 2025!
Twisted Bingo is a fun mix of regular bingo with music and some twists of fun challenges along the way!
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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
HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Eva's Closet will need about 20 volunteers on Saturday, December 14th,
8:30 -12:30 to distribute Christmas items to needy families. Your guests are welcome. This event will require registration HERE.
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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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