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The Punta Gorda Isles Floridians social club is associated with the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association.   Monthly meetings take place at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association the second Monday of each month at 7 pm.  Check the calendar for information on the General Membership meeting event for the month.  

The club goals are to:

  • Organize activities that promote camaraderie with other PGI residents.

  • Organize educational activities concerning our community and state.

  • Through our meeting programs, encourage members to participate in community organizations.

  • Enhance the quality of life for PGI residents.

 

 
Announcements

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!

Joining the Floridians is easy.  Come to any scheduled event and tell us you’re interested or fill out and mail the membership form or contact Mary Mazur(373-1074).  We have a spot for you!

CALLING ALL READERS!

If you’ve been hankering to join a book club, contact Kathy Schindler (575-6309).  Sounds like there might be enough interest to start another group.

 

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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events!

“I’M LATE!  I’M LATE, FOR A VERY IMPORTANT DATE!” - Please, do NOT fall down the rabbit hole and fail to get to our next membership meeting, February 8, PGICA, 7 PM.  The topic will be “Florida Friendly Gardens” and your plants and lawn will insist that YOU be there to hear the latest in maintenance for our climes.  Allison Park will lead us thru a Power Point presentation to ease your gardening chores and inspire us to try something “new” in floriculture.  Cash in on watering “tips” from the expert for the extremes of our winter and summer months.  You may be surprised!  End the evening with an ice cream social…our treat!  This month we will donate the club portion of the 50/50 to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. 

“ROMEO, ROMEO!  WHEREFORE ART THOU, ROMEO?” - In this case, Romeo decided to take advantage of “a day off”, while Juliet attended to the serious matter of Ladies Lunch Bunch.  Planned for February 10 at noon,  you need to contact Cynthia Cowdrey(575-5671) to be included in small group “lunching” and fellowship.  A hostess will call you and invite you to bring a dish.  Plan on good food and a good time renewing friendships.

“TIPTOEING THRU THE TULIPS” - (As in doing something romantic with your sweetie in this auspicious Valentine season).  In this case, we invite you to join us to tiptoe merrily along the  walkways of two Historic Downtown homes, noted for their Florida Friendly Gardens.  Out & About has extended the February meeting’s program to give you a first-hand, up-close-and-personal introduction to interesting native Florida gardens.  This is a “free” excursion, narrated by experienced gardeners.  The date is February 16, 9:45 AM.  Call Judy Denham(833-8945) to tell her you’ll meet her at the Laishley Crab House parking lot to carpool.  For those interested, we’ll return there for a favorite activity….LUNCH!

DINE AROUND on Thursday Feb. 18 - Cocktails at 5:00PM and Dinner at 6:00PM. Restaurant: Avizzano's Sassy Snapper, 70 Indiana Ave. North, Englewood, Rt.776.  Rt. 776 changes names several times, just continue on, passing the McDonald's at the light going to the beaches. Sassy Snapper is on the west side of 776 a mile or so past the McDonald's. House specialties range from $9.99 - $17.99, Sea specialties range from $12.99 - $18.99 and Land specialties range from $9.99 - $21.99.  A Full Bar is available and reasonably priced.  Entertainment will be provided by a Doo Wop Band. Listen to some "Oldies" during dinner.  Make your reservations by contacting Jeanne and John Kapps at jrkapps@embarqmail.com or call 575-9966 by Feb. 16.

“A BUSHEL AND A PECK AND A HUG AROUND THE NECK!”- That’s the way we feel about the hosts and guests of Food & Friends!  If you’re looking for an easy way to meet other Floridians, sign up for this small group evening dining experience, next scheduled for February 27. Diane Lowy(347-8900) and Sharon Long(347-8196) will happily match you up with a host.  What is YOUR obligation?  Bring a favorite recipe item to add to the dinner and plan to return the favor by serving as a future host.  Dates are flexible, set by the hosts, but usually take place the fourth weekend of each month.  Singles and couples are welcome;  we guarantee a tasty evening!

BICYCLE TOUR OF BOCA GRANDE on March 3Option 1:  Meet at the old Train Station at 10:30. Bicycles are available for rental if you don't have one. The ride will include a stop at the Southbeach Cafe for lunch. When we return to the Train Station we can enjoy an ice cream cone for dessert.   Option 2: Meet at the strip mall immediately after you cross the bridge to Boca Grande. Ride to the Train Station to meet up with the rest of the group at 10:30, and continue with the tour. Ride back to the strip mall after enjoying the ice cream cone.  Sign up with Karl Moeller, sailhideaway@yahoo.com.  Be sure to let him know which option you would prefer.

“FALLING IN LOVE WITH….”- other Floridian monthly events.  Check Pineapplegrams for the next Dine Around evening out, or, call Jeanne & John Kapps(575-9966).  Don’t forget that Minor League Golf is alive and well under the guidance of Ron Robinson(505-7447), as well as plans to attend future Rays and Stone Crab games.  Movie Time is looking for that “perfect 10” movie to invite you to attend, so check with Joyce & Dave Gleason(637-5921) for date and place, as we near the end of February.  Book Clubs are reading up a storm;  if interested in getting started, contact Kathy Schindler(575-6309).

 “LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING” - Splendid outings are being scheduled ahead for you!  You may want to save these dates:  March 16-Harborwalk, guided tour;  March 30- Historic Spanish Point Trip;  April 20-Trolley Tour of Historic Murals.