FLORIDA REP FT MYERS - "The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful" by  Charles Ludlam on Saturday May 5th at 2:00pm.  Cost is $19.00.  The deadline for payment is April 21st.  This is the last play of the season.  A review in the New York Daily News reported "Lunatic fun!  Keeps you in stitches!"  Bob Cacioppo, the Artistic Director, said that this is a hilarious spoof on the British suspense novel.  He also suggested that if you enjoyed the Big Bang this is the show for you.  Make out a check to Judy Berger, mail it to 24056 Park Place Drive South, Port Charlotte, 33980 by April 21. Your tickets will be handed to you in the theater lobby before the show.

LADIES LUNCH - Mother’s Day is just around the corner…come share your stories, photos, and plans during Ladies Lunch.  We will gather at noon on May 9.  Janet Ketts at janetken12@aol.com or 576-6856 will provide all the details.  Plan to bring a dish to share. 

GUYS LUNCH - Not to be forgotten, the men will head out for lunch at noon on May 9th at Beef O’Brady's at 1105 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda.  They will definitely have plenty of tales to weave about the fish that got away or their latest golf game.  You don't have to sign up, just come on over.  See you there, Chuck Modglin.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Monday, May 14th at 7:00pm.  A representative from the Wildlife Center in Ponce de Leon Park will be our speaker. Following the presentation there will be an ice cream social.  Please start saving aluminum beverage cans to bring to this meeting. These cans are an important source of revenue for the Center.  If you will not be attending the meeting, you can drop your cans off at the center or give them to another member to bring to the meeting.  Every can counts when it is a group effort!  Thank you for participating in this worthy cause.

OUT & ABOUT - On Friday May 18th visit the Burroughs Home & Gardens, 2505 First Street, Fort Myers, 239-337-0706.  Meet at 9:50am at the PGICA to car pool.  Group rate is $10.00 per person paid in advance with a minimum of 8.  Lunch following the tour at the French Connection.  Walk among live oaks and lush gardens, relax in a rocking chair on the verandah as you watch the river roll gently by....but, first, join Mona and Jettie Burroughs as they share the history and colorful tales of living in one of Fort Myers' oldest homes - The Burroughs Home. Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.  Sign up and prepay with Judy Berger, judberger60@embarqmail.com. Payment may be made at the May 14 general meeting or mail to: 24056 Park Place Drive S., Port Charlotte, 33980.

MOVIE TIME - Mornings are best for gardening; afternoons for Movie Time…on May 23 join us as the group journeys inside for some new releases followed by dinner.  Good food is at the heart of many of the Floridians activities…don’t let the popcorn spoil the after movie dinner.  Watch Pineapplegrams for more details or contact Joyce and Dave Gleason at 637-5921.

FOOD & FRIENDS - Mary, Mary Quite Contrary…decided to turnover a new leaf and join Food and Friends on May 25.  You can do the same by calling Cynthia Cowdrey at 941-575-5671 or Larry Lowy at 941-347-8900. They will be happy to match you with an available host as we kickoff Memorial Day weekend.  Floridians know there is no better way to spend time than with good food and friends. 

DINE AROUND - Roses are Red, Violets are Blue…it’s always fun to leave the cooking and clean-up to someone else.  May 29th the Floridians will head to Bianca’s in North Ft. Myers.  We will be seated at 6:00pm for cocktails and dinner.  Please note this is a change in the time.  Bianca's is located on rt 41 in N. Ft. Myers. As soon as you pass the Shell Factory look for a small strip mall on the right. The restaurant is in that shopping area. If you have never eaten at Bianca's you are in for a delightful surprise. If you have eaten there your mouth is already watering for their fine Italian selections. This month make your reservation with Diane Lowy at 347-8900 or lowy53@comcast.net.  Next month Darlene Rosen will be back for the June 26 Dine Around at Jimmy's Grill in Port Charlotte.

MEET AND GREET - At Jack's in Punta Gorda on Thursday June 7th from 5:00 - 6:00PM with dinner to follow.  Watch Pineapplegrams for the latest details. The contact person for reservations is Chuck Modglin at pamodglin@hotmail.com or call 941-661-7481.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Don your best gardening overalls and dust off your pickup truck when you head to the Floridians Redneck Cookout on June 11.  Watch for more info on what you need to do to secure your space at this lively event.  Surprises will abound as we kick up our heels with country music and good food. 

FOOD & FRIENDS - “TREAT YOUR FRIENDS LIKE FAMILY AND YOUR FAMILY LIKE FRIENDS…”  It can’t get much better than this. Food & Friends takes this to heart and invites you to join them in small group dining in members’ homes.  Want to join the group?…contact co-ordinator Cynthia Cowdrey at 575-5671 for a seat at this June 22nd event.

DINE AROUND - June 26th at Jimmy's Grill in Port Charlotte.  Cocktails at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:00.  Make your reservation with Darlene Rosen at 505-1492 or standar125@aol.com.  Watch Pineapplegrams for the latest details. 

MOVIE TIME -  This month's Movietime is Wednesday, June 27th.  Please call Dave and Joyce Gleason at 637-5921 no later than Tuesday night to sign up.  Indicate which movie you wish to attend and/or if you plan to join us for dinner.  Watch Pineapplegrams for the latest details. 

FLORIDA REP FT MYERS - Mark your calendar for the 2012-2013 season. All performances are on Saturday at 2:00pm.  More details to come closer to showtime.  The performances are:  Oct. 27 - "Lend Me a Tenor";  Dec. 1 - "Talley's Folly";  Jan. 5 - "Little Foxes";  Feb. 9 - "Miracle on South Division Street";  Mar. 23 - "Fantasticks";  Apr. 20 - "Educating Rita".