November 2023 Lunch Bunch at Snook Inn

 

From L to R: Lori Donatelli, Julia Hamm, Sue Weiler, Cathy DeFeo, Cathy Bokman, Doris Maynard, Emi Cain, Marilyn Gay, Camilla Sawick, Sandy Lyverse, and Ann Sepe

From L to R: Shari VanLoo, Shannon Larkin, Marie McDonough, Share Hardisty, Shari Parker, Colleen Schmidt, Irene Bashir, Melissa Waters, Ruth Bohn, and Ann Burton

Combined WOW Mini Clubs Trip to Islamorada

From L to R: Mary Pounds-Zabkar, Marie McDonough, Doris Maynard, Victoria Myers,
Sabria Richards, Lori Donatelli, Ann Burton, Jo Marco, Annette Kuhn, and Shari Parker

Barbara Faha and Annette Kuhn

From L to R: Lori Donatelli, Marie McDonough, Sabria Richards, Mary Pounds-Zabkar,
Ann Burton, Doris Maynard, Shari Parker, Jo Marco, and Victoria Myers

Marie McDonough, Victoria Myers, and Shari Parker

Jo Marco and Sabria Richards

Becky Regan, Barbara Faha, and Annette Kuhn

From L to R: Sabria Richards, Shari Parker,
Doris Maynard, Jo Marco, Lori Donatelli,
Ann Burton, Cynthia Wolfe,
Kat Sanders, and Marie McDonough

 

October 2023 Lunch Bunch at Marco Island Brewery

From L to R: Ann Burton, Sara Ives, Sandy Lyverse, Doris Maynard, Cathy DeFeo,
Debbie Albanese, Lori Donatelli, Ann Sepe, Shari Parker, Share Hardisty,
Irene Bashir, Sue Weiler, Eleanor Marinaccio, and Camilla Sawick

 

October 2023 GNO at The Oyster Society

From L to R: Chris Straus, Lorraine Hensley, Dawna Mosburg,
Debbie Albanese, Share Hardisty, Peggy Dahlquist, and Sue Weiler

Irene Bashir; door prize winner

Fired Up! - October 2023

On Friday the 13th, seven brave ladies with ‘Fired Up!’ ventured out for a spooky evening with the Marco Island Mystery and History tour. Following dinner at Bistro Soleil, we headed into the dark night in search of spirits and poltergeist while hearing tales of the darker side of Marco history.

From L to R: Julie Boone, Betsy Geis, Sandy Lyverse, Karan Peters, Ann Sepe, and Guest.

Tour Guide: Martha Horror

Elizabeth Weimer and Guest

Sandy Lyverse

Smoking Pots Event - September 2023

Catherine Sodergren and Nancy Bethel hosted "Ole Mole Festivity of Friends" on Friday, September 28th. The main entrée, Chicken Mole, was demonstrated by Annette Kuhn, and fellow members contributed their own Mexican dishes to go along with the theme.

Catherine Sodergren, Laura Zappala, and Annette Kuhn

Ruth Bohn, Nancy Bethel, and Sandy Lyverse

The star of the show, Chicken Mole.

Annette Kuhn, Barbara Faha, and Laura Zappala

Susan Taylor and Catherine Sodergren

Catherine Sodergren, Nancy Bethel, and Annette Kuhn

Crafty Shellers Mini Club

Melinda Bender-Thomas hosted the inaugural meeting of the Crafty Shellers Mini Club. Many ideas were exchanged and everyone is excited to share the collective passion for shells!

From L to R: Melinda Bender-Thomas, Maureen Schuh,
Valerie Schmitt, and Catherine Rabidou

From L to R: Melinda Bender-Thomas,
Catherine Rabidou, and
Valerie Schmitt

September 2023 GNO at Arturo's Bistro

 

From L to R: Babs Leddy, Sally Gurzynski, Marilyn Gay,
Fonda Sundeen, Ruth Bohn, and Elizabeth Loland

Annette Kuhn and Sandy Lyverse

From L to R: Shari Parker, Kat Sanders, Ann Sepe,
Annette Kuhn, Peggy Palmer, and Camilla Sawick

Marilyn Gay

September 2023 Lunch Bunch at Thai Thai Sushi

 

From L to R: Julia Hamm, Ann Burton, Amy Krueger, Ann Sepe, Sandy Lyverse, Chris Straus, Cynthia Wolfe, Lori Donatelli, Shari Parker, Camilla Sawick, and Brenda Muraca

August 2023 GNO at Fin Bistro

From L to R: Helen Presser, Valerie Schmitt, Ann Sepe, Kat Sanders, Yvette Benarroch, Debbie Albanese, Lori Donatelli, and Cynthia Wolfe

Door prize winner: Debbie Albanese

"Let's Roll!" Smoking Pots Event

Smoking Pots members attended a fantastic event on August 7th hosted by Valerie Schmitt and Maureen Schuh, "Let's Roll!" Attendees learned the art of making Vietnamese Fresh Salad Rolls. All the fixings were provided, and Valerie and Maureen instructed us on how to roll 'em up. The results were a delicious lunch accompanied by Maureen's fried rice and finished with lychees & raspberries for dessert. We were all inspired to try Vietnamese fare at home! In addition to our hosts, attendees included Rita Coyne, Barbara Faha, Sandy Lyverse, Susan Taylor, Laura Zappala, and Valerie's sister, Helen.

 

  
 

July 2023 Lunch Bunch at CJ's

 

Clockwise from bottom left: Victoria Myers, Amy Krueger, Ann Burton, Sandy Lyverse, Doris Maynard,

Cathie Miller, Valerie Schmitt, Camilla Sawick, Ann Sepe, Lori Donitelli, and Susan Taylor

July 2023 GNO at Ciao Bella

Nancy Gibson and Jean Lavery

Ginger Miller and Ann Burton

Debbie Kuhlman, Emi Cain, and Barbara Rojeck

Babs Leddy, Sally Gurzynski, and Marilyn Gay

Raffle winner; Babs Leddy

Smoking Pots Sushi Demonstration Event

Smoking Pots enjoyed a sushi demonstration by Chef Tang and yummy lunch on July 19th at Thai Thai Sushi. Lunch specials included Pad Thai and a variety of 'create your own' Bento Boxes, all delivered by a robot, 'B1.'  Apparently it's an up and coming thing. Who knew!?! Attendees included Maureen Schuh, Sandy Lyverse, Valerie Schmitt, Barbara Faha, Susan Taylor, and event organizer Peggy Dahlquist.