Punta Gorda Isles Floridians

 

Work for a day with "Habitat for Humanity".   It will be a rewarding day of accomplishing something for the good and a bonding day for the Floridian Ladies. 

Bicycle Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel, April 15

 


Mosaic Tour, April 22, Earth Day, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
 


Charlotte High School's presentation of FAME, Thursday, April 24. 

The box office is now open for tickets at the Center for Performing
Arts in Education on Carmalita Street.  You can call 941-505-SHOW for tickets.  The tickets are $10 and the auditorium opens at 7 pm for open seating.  The show starts at 7:30 pm.  We are going to THE ICE House at 5:45 pm for dinner before the show.  If you plan on joining us, let me know.  If you aren't going to dinner, we will meet in the lobby at 7 pm.

Brenda McGinnis

941 637-0525

brendamcginnis20@yahoo.com

 


Arcadia, April 26, 9 AM to 3 PM
Meet at Bal Harbor at 11 AM to carpool.
Antique shopping on a Saturday. Lunch


Big Cypress Seminole Reservation on May 6.  We will be touring the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum where we will see fine examples of historic Seminole artifacts such as silver work, authentic clothing and a dug out canoe. Life size dioramas bring the Seminole culture of the 1890’s alive. We will also tour the mile long boardwalk through the cypress swamp and visit the native village and ceremonial grounds. Here the elders create traditional crafts such as sweetgrass baskets, beaded necklaces and wooden carvings. Admission is $6.00. We will meet to carpool at Bal Harbor Shopping center at 9:00AM. Call Judy Berger, 624.0405.


PICNIC AT THE PAVILION

MAY 12, 5 PM

Join us for a potluck picnic.  Chicken and pulled pork provided by Golden Corral.  Bring your favorite appetizer, salad, vegetable, or desert.   E-mail Judy Berger at judberger@aol.com to let her know what you are bringing.  We will need an accurate account of who is coming  for Golden Corral.   Since many of us are heading for parts unknown for a while, why not clean out your pantry and donate items to a local food pantry.  We will collect items at the picnic.  Don't forget to bring your own beverages.  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

 

 

"Lucy, The Missing Link," History of SW Florida Museum, Ft. Myers, May 22, 9:30 AM to 2 PM
Meet at Bal Harbor at 9 AM to carpool.
Adult $9.50, Senior 65+ $8.50, Group 10+$7.50  (If we have a group of 10 or more we will get a guided tour.)

This is a special exhibit that will be at the museum only until June 7.
Admission: Senior 65+ &8.50, Group 10+ $7.50
If we have a group of 10 or more we will get a guided tour.
Lunch at the Oasis Cafe across the street from the museum.
Leave Bal Harbor Shopping Center at 9:30. Return around 2:00 PM

239 332-5955


 June 7, 2008;  9:00 am

BRUNCH AND BIKES
Join
TEAM Punta Gorda and Acme Bicycle Shop
For a
Fun, Casual (no spandex bicycle shorts) Ride around Punta Gorda to enjoy a FREE
BRUNCH compliments ofthe following merchants:
The Ornery AttitudePresellers Deli
Charlotte State Bank
And
Cafe Ruelle.

Crosstrails Center, 615 Cross St, Punta Gorda

The ride will be slow, and short (less than 8 miles) with 4 stops for refreshments, like a Progressive Brunch. We will be riding on the streets and everyone should wear a helmet. A $5.00 donation (tax deductible) per person to TEAM Punta Gorda to help them in getting Punta Gorda and Charlotte County certified, and nationally recognized, as a "Bicycle Friendly Community". 

More information: Earl Lang 941-258-3400
earl@acmebicycleshop.com


 

SUNDAY OCT. 26, 2008, 11:30 AM, Oktoberfest, Cape Coral 

 
Spend a Sunday afternoon celebrating with The German-American Social Club of  Cape Coral.  Click HERE to see the schedule of events.  There will be folk dancing, visiting and local bands, prizes and great German food and beer. 

Meet at  11:30 AM at the corner of Bal Harbor and Aqui Esta to carpool.  (Each car should have a designated driver who will get the beer drinkers safely back to PGI.)

Sign up by sending email to  floridian@pgifloridians.org (Anne Moeller)


Marie Selby Gardens, Sarasota, December 12-30, 6:00-9:00 PM
Lights in Bloom
Thousands of lights and light sculptures, butterflies, dragonflies, orchids and tropical birds. Mansion with decorated trees.
We can also do a daytime tour on a different occasion.
www.selby.org


Holly Day House Tour, Punta Gorda, December (day not yet available), 2008, 11 AM to 3 PM
$10.00
Meet for lunch at Elena’s at 11 AM..


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