PGI Floridians
Sandy Helt
575.2408, shelt941@comcast.net
July, 2010
BEAT THE HEAT: You are invited to the annual Newcomers/Floridians Cook-Out, Monday,
July 12. We gather at 5:30 p.m. and eat at 6 p.m., BYOB. Some of our braver fellows will man the grills outside to produce burgers, brats and hot dogs. The rest of us will set up the carry-in buffet in air-conditioned comfort at the PGICA and be prepared to express our gratitude to the toiling grill-meisters. What qualifies you to attend? RSVP Janet and Garry Ketts, 575.6856, (janetken12@aol.com). Bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert.
LAST MAN STANDING: Don’t be the last man/woman to get in on Meet & Greet at Jack’s. Plan to be there July 1, August 4 and September 2. Drinks at 5 p.m. and Early Birds offered at
6 p.m. RSVP Bill Schindler at 575.6309. Let’s keep in touch thru these summer months!
“BEHIND DOOR #1” is a great dining opportunity with Dine Around at the Torch Bistro, scheduled for July 21; 5 p.m. social time; 6 p.m. dinner. A limited menu of $10 selections has been arranged, or you can order from the regular menu. Contact Judy Berger at 624.0405.
“BEHIND DOOR #2” is another chance to be with your Floridian friends. This time Dine Around will host us at the Village Fish Market, Fisherman’s Village, on August 18, 5 p.m. for the social hour followed by dinner. Summer specials include a free side salad with your choice of entrée from the regular menu. RSVP Judy Berger at 624.0405.
MINUTE TO WIN IT: It won’t take you more than a minute to decide to join Bob and Joan Dickson, 575.8852, for Movie Time, July 28. Keep checking those summer movie reviews to see what’s coming up and save up for a bag of popcorn!
WHEEL OF FORTUNE: It will be your good fortune to dine at the Berger home if you sign up for Food & Friends, July 23. RSVP Diane Lowy, 347.8900 and plan on bringing a favorite recipe to the host’s home to share. If August 27 fits your calendar better, contact Sharon Long, 347.8196. Be a guest or host these small group dinners in your home. Entertaining becomes easier when invited guests help supply the menu.
JEAPORDY: The clue is: “A group of laughing, chatty women.” The answer is: “What is Ladies Lunch?” Come and see July 14 and August 11. Cynthia Cowdrey, 575.5671, can direct you to your host’s home and guarantee a fun afternoon. Plan to gather new recipes and enjoy the good company, while planning a time to host a future luncheon in your home.
GO THE DISTANCE: Premier planner, Darlene Rosen, has a cornucopia of outings planned for Out & About in the coming months. Here’s a preview. July 30 will feature a visit to the planetarium at Imaginarium, Ft. Myers. August 24 will be an excursion to the IMAX Theater at Gulf Coast Shopping Center. September 23 is in the planning, but we’re hoping to make a visit to the Florida House in Venice to see the latest innovations in technology and environmental “green living”. Watch for Pineapplegrams and contact Darlene at 505.1492 for information.
GETTING DOWN TO BRASS TACKS: Hello out there! Are you enjoying Floridian membership as much as I am? The Floridian Board hopes that you’re finding activities that fit your style. We want to keep it that way. Help us? The nominating committee is forming to propose officers and committee people for 2011. It’s not a huge commitment because there are many of us to help. Even if you are absent for a period of time, you can help because there’s always someone willing to step in. You can tell from the length of our business meetings (ten to twenty minutes max!) that when things are well organized. Let Judy Berger or any Board member know of your interest. We need you and appreciate that new ideas make a more energized club.
FAIR IS FAIR- It’s fairly certain, that a visit to our up-to-date website will keep you well informed, thanks to Elaine Struk. Go ahead—take a look: www.pgifloridians.org