Welcome the New Year

• Hello January, 2023! Let’s hope this New Year brings a much better year to us! It’s been a rough year for many. Let’s hope our health improves, our lives improve, and friendships flower! Hug your family and friends! We all need hugs now and then. There are lots of fun things going on, and more to come. I was just invited to a Mystery Dinner with the residents of Isles of Collier Preserve, and what a really nice place that is! Everyone was friendly and encouraging. The residents were allowed to invite guests, and the guests were made to feel welcome almost immediately. Some REALLY got into the mystery and were great sleuths. It was a great idea to mix people, and meet people, and enjoy an evening out of your element.

• Recently there was a marvelous luncheon with retired firemen (great group of people who REALLY care about others) who met at Treviso Bay in their outdoor pool deck for a fun luncheon; we ordered off the menu with waiters who were experts at their craft! Everyone was impressed with the quality of food, and they complimented the hosts, Leo and Angie Davis, with praise and happiness. They must have ordered the best weather, but it was right there serving us. What a great place to enjoy friends and food!

• Then a small group of like-minded people, invited by Cassie, to a dinner at Sam Sneads, to get together and have a great time! I never met her brother and sister-in-law, but in moments I felt like they were old friends! Very delightful people, and I’m telling you, Aldo who works at Sam Sneads, and Scott the manager, were nothing but very terrific. The food was outstanding, and we all enjoyed ourselves. I probably ate too much, but it was easy to do. Then, while sitting there at our table, a gentleman came up and said some very nice words to me and said use this to help with your meal. He handed me a credit card type card that said RCC and had an expiration date on it. I’d never seen anything like that before, so we asked our waiter (Aldo) and he said this is GOOD. We got a nice discount, but I didn’t have the gentleman’s name or any identification about him, but I hope he reads the Coastal Breeze, and if he does, THANK YOU KIND SIR!!  That was very nice of you, and we all enjoyed the discount and the wonderful meal. I don’t know where that card came from, but I’d like to buy one to pass on to other nice friends. Thanks again sir, his wife and friends with him. It was very nice of you!

• The East Naples Civic & Commerce Association will be holding their Annual Banquet on January 19th at The Player’s Club in Lely Resort. We always have a lovely time at this annual banquet where we announce the Citizen of the Year. Paying guests are always welcome. There is an auction with items received from local merchants like King’s Lake Hair Design. There are always companies in East Naples wanting to donate because this vital group stands watch over the area. You can call our president, Jacob Winge, at 239-331-6501 with the item you’d like to offer for the auction. If you’d like to attend, you can purchase tickets online at East Naples Civic & Commerce Association, under “events.” It’s always a fun evening.

• The Elks Lodge on U. S. 41E will be holding a Fashion Show on Sunday, January 21st - stay tuned next week for all the information.

Happy New Year Dear Friends! I wish you a better year than last year and a healthier year than you’ve had in a few years. I hope to see you soon!