January 2017

SHOW NIGHT Chicago Crooner John Vincent

CONCERT AT THE AMPHITHEATER LEGENDS OF ROCK Featuring tributes to the Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond, John Lennon, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and special Lee Greenwood presentation and song Wednesday, January 18 7:00pm at the Amphitheater $20 per person Cash Bar Happy hour drink prices until the end of the concert. Bring your own lawn chairs. No coolers, please. Make your reservation to attend the concert by going to the Pelican Preserve website and click on the Event Calendar or call the Town Center reservation line at (239) 985-1685. Special Concert Menu at Destinations 4:30-6:30pm “Bat Out of Hell” Meatloaf Sandwich on White Bread - $10 Topped with onions and bacon “Crocodile Rock” Gator Tail Basket - $11 Served with cocktail and remoulade sauce. “Hotel California” Burgers - $10 Angus patty, Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado plus traditional accompaniments. “For Those About to Rock” Half Rack Ribs - $12 Off the grill with our signature sauce and balsamic drizzle. Sir Elton John’s Favorite Lamb Gyro - $10 Warm pita wrapped around gyro meat, shaved lettuce, diced tomato and shaved onion topped with tzatziki sauce. “Wonderful Tonight” Anti-Pasta Chopped Salad - $10 Romaine, salami, olive, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, tomato, mozzarella and Italian dressing.

Saturday, January 21 7:00pm Doors Open 7:30pm Show Magnolia Room $15 Cash bar

Join us for a special show night featuring Chicago Crooner John Vincent, best known for performing at Ditka’s in Chicago! John’s repertoire consists of classics from the golden years of Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Louis Armstrong to name a few. He also is now known as the infamous singer at Game 6 of the World Series in Chicago who sang the national anthem that made even the best in the business take notice. John held the last note of the national anthem for 20 seconds! John Vincent has worked for Mike Ditka for 15 years delighting audiences at Ditka’s Restaurant with his smooth, amazing vocals, bringing patrons back again and again just to hear him sing. He has also appeared on major television networks. Make your reservation to see this amazing performer by logging in to the Pelican Preserve website and clicking on the Event Calendar or by calling the Town Center reservation line (239) 985-1685.

The Town Center administrative office is located across from the Art Room. The hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

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Guests using the fitness center must be at least 16 years of age, check in at the front desk and pay a guest fee. Please refrain from smoking in the outdoor pool area. Smoking areas are located outside the pool fence. No glass containers are permitted in the pool areas. Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the spa per the Lee County Health Department. During inclement weather, please alert fitness center staff to lower umbrellas at the outdoor pool to prevent damage. Adhere to posted speed limits throughout Pelican Preserve and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Golf course and cart paths are for golfers only. Please do not use the golf course or cart paths to jog, run, walk or walk your dog. This includes early morning and evening hours. Do not ride bikes on the sidewalks. Use the bike lanes on Pelican Preserve Boulevard. When riding on the road, ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. Don’t forget your helmet! Bikers should follow rules of the road which means stopping at stop signs, signaling and yielding to pedestrians. When walking in the community, please use the sidewalks. Help us maintain the beauty in our natural areas and properly dispose of dog waste. Do not throw waste bags in the preserve area. Please do not feed the wildlife in the preserve or in your neighborhoods. This includes alligators.

Pelican Preserve Vehicle Storage Lot All vehicles parked in the Pelican Preserve storage lot must be registered with Sandy Royal at the Town Center reception desk in the Pelican Lounge. To register your vehicle, please see Sandy or call (239) 985-1692. There are a limited number of spaces and lot may be full at certain times. Dog Park Usage & Maintenance If you are interested in utilizing the dog park, you must register your dog at the Town Center reception desk. Once your dog is registered, a special tag will be issued for your dog and you’ll be provided with the gate code. Forms may be found on the Pelican Preserve website under “Documents & Forms.” Please note that the dog park will be closed the first Monday of every month for routine maintenance. Pelican Preserve Name Tags We encourage Pelican Preserve Residents to wear name tags to Pelican Preserve events, functions and get-togethers. Order your name tag for $8.50 by contacting Beverly Hoffmann at (239) 313-6332 or [email protected], or Mary Jo Nardello at (609) 709-0995 or [email protected]. Your name and neighborhood will be printed on the name tag. The color of your name tag will be specific to your neighborhood. Payment is due with the order. Privacy at Pelican Preserve Securitas will check Residents and guests for ID cards. Please remember to bring your cards with you to the outdoor pool and various areas at the Town Center. If you are in need of a Guest or Resident card please inquire with Sandy Royal at the Town Center reception desk.

Golf Cart Parking The golf cart parking lot is located next to the lagoon pool and tennis courts. Please utilize the golf cart parking lot and refrain from parking your golf cart in the Town Center main parking area. Thank you for your cooperation! Golf Cart Requirements Drivers of golf cart must be 16 years of age and a licensed driver in order to operate a golf cart. Refrain from having children on your lap. Children must be seated while riding in a golf cart. Smoking at the Town Center The Town Center is a smoke-free zone. Please refrain from smoking in the pool areas, outside the fitness center and restaurants. Designated smoking areas are located outside the lagoon pool fence and exterior perimeter of the Town Center. Outdoor Pools There are two outdoor pools located at the Town Center. The lagoon pool is for general use, and visiting family and friends. The lap pool located next to FlipFlops is an adult pool only. A designated lap lane is also available for lap swimming.

Pelican Preserve Newsletter The Pelican Preserve monthly newsletter is available at the Town Center reception desk, Soleil Health & Fitness and The Club at Pelican Preserve. Looking for the Newspaper For your convenience, a Fort Myers News-Press newspaper stand is located in the Town Center across from the dog park. $1.50 daily/$2.00 for Sunday Pelican Preserve Website For questions about the website or information on how to log in, please contact Stacy Logue at (239) 9851755 or email [email protected]. When initially logging in to the website your username will be your Town Center account number followed by either 0 or 1, depending upon who the primary is on the account. Passwords are the first letter of your first name followed by your last name (no spaces and all lower case). Community Bulletin Board The Community Bulletin Board and business card display are located in the computer room for your convenience. Copies and Faxes There is a public copy and fax machine located in the Pelican Lounge. All copies and faxes should be made at this machine. There is no fee for copies or faxing.

Town Center Reception Office Sandy Royal is available in the lounge Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Sandy’s responsibilities include:

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Processing Town Center payments Registration and monitoring of the Storage Yard and Dog Park Assisting with event reservations Providing Town Center tours and registering new Residents Resident Access Card registration

Sandy may be reached at (239) 985-1692 or at [email protected]. Address for Pelican Preserve Town Center Payments Town Center payments may be made with Sandy Royal in the Pelican Lounge or at the front desk of Soleil Health & Fitness. Payments may also be placed in the payment drop box located outside the administrative office. If you are mailing your payment, please send to: Pelican Preserve Town Center, Dept. #3301, P.O. Box 310754, Boca Raton, FL 334310754. This is for the Pelican Preserve Town Center only, not The Club at Pelican Preserve. If you are using bill pay through your bank, please advise your bank of the address to ensure your payments go to the correct address. Remittance envelopes are enclosed in our statements if you wish to pay by check. If you are currently paying online through the Town Center website, no changes need to be made. Questions on Billing and Account Statements Please make an appointment to discuss your billing inquires with Debbie Bill in the administrative office or Sandy Royal in the Pelican Lounge. Debbie Bill may be reached at (239) 985-1770 or [email protected]. Sandy Royal may be reached at (239) 985-1692 or [email protected]. Keep Your Information Up to Date Don’t forget to update your information with Sandy Royal at the Town Center Reception Office! Sandy may be reached at [email protected] or (239) 985-1692. Or log in to the Residents website to update your information on the “My Profile” page, which is automatically routed to the administrative office upon update! Please be sure to update:   

Address and phone numbers Birthday so you can be a part of the Destinations Birthday Club Emergency contact form, which can be updated by filling out a form at Soleil front desk. The emergency contact information is kept on file in the event we need to contact someone for you.

TOWN CENTER ACCESS Pelican Preserve Town Center is pleased to announce the rollout of our new access control system. The new system replaced the mechanical keypads and allows after-hours access to the facilities via proximity Resident User card. Enrollment Residents may fill out paperwork and have photos taken Monday—Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with Sandy Royal in the Town Center reception office. New System Activated The only way to access the outdoor pool area, sewing room, billiard room and card room is with the new Resident User cards. ALL RENTERS must obtain Resident User cards from Kim Davis in the fitness center. GUESTS Residents may obtain User Cards for their guests. Guest Registration Form should be turned in to Sandy Royal in the reception office. Sandy will issue your guest a user card and it will be available to pick up in the Pelican Lounge. There is a $10 fee for cards not returned. Guest cards are good for a maximum of 30 days.

TOWN CENTER DIRECTORY Studio I Studio II Card Room Woodshop Billiard Parlor

(239) 985-1691 (239) 985-1690 (239) 985-1797 (239) 985-1686 (239) 985-1796

The Club Jim Torba

Director of Grounds

(239) 985-1718

[email protected]

David Startzel

Head Golf Professional

(239) 985-1703

[email protected]

Chris Pilgrim

Membership Director

(239) 985-1742

[email protected]

Jaren Tramontana

Assistant Golf Professional

(239) 985-1711

[email protected]

Gee Gee DeLeon

Club Member Services

(239) 985-1647

[email protected]

Wine’d Up Wednesday Begins January 11 5:00-8:00pm Happy Hour & A la Carte Bar Menu 6:00-8:00pm Entertainment January 11 - Pina Colada Duo January 18 - Clive Live January 25 - Jay Rigdon

The Club Winter Social Friday, January 20 6:00-9:00pm $33++ per person Featuring special entertainment by Chicago Crooner John Vincent, friend of Golf Members Kurt and Peg Anderson Warm Rolls & Butter Plated Appetizer Course Baby Iceberg Caesar Wedge Bacon, smoked bleu cheese, egg, heirloom tomato, carrot, watermelon radish and creamy tomato-parmesan Caesar dressing Buffet Entrée and Sides Chef Carved Garlic and Herb Crusted Roasted New York Strip Loin With peppercorn sauce, horseradish sauce Chef Prepared Gourmet Pasta Station Penne with Sausage and Escarole Penne and Italian sausage sautéed with escarole, onion, bell pepper, garlic, basil, virgin olive oil and San Marzano tomatoes Shrimp Scampi Tortellini Shrimp tossed with cheese tortellini, peas, in a roasted garlic white wine cream sauce Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole Plated Dessert Course Flourless Chocolate Praline Torte With praline wafer and raspberry coulis

Theme Night All American Barbecue Friday, January 27 Grilling While Chilling $23++ per person Salads Tossed Monster Party Salad Iceberg, mixed greens, mushroom, artichoke, turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, eggs, olives, radishes, green onions, tomatoes with Dijon Roquefort dressing Shrimp, Crab and Vermicelli Salad Creamy Coleslaw New Potato Salad Carving Station Smoke Beef Brisket with house dry spice rub Sweet, tangy and spicy barbecue sauce selection Entrees & Sides Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs Lemon Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Wings 12-hour Smoked Pulled Pork with bourbon brown sugar barbecue sauce Crispy Fried Flounder Fillets with tartar sauce Green Beans with Smoke Sausage Slow Cooked Barbecue Baked Three Beans Sweet Corn Casserole Texas Garlic Toast Dessert and Fresh Brewed Coffee Baked Strawberry Peach Cobbler Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Chocolate Silk Pie Fruit Basket

Events at The Club are for Golf Members and their guests. Residents of Pelican Preserve are not Members of The Club unless they apply for membership and pay a separate fee.

Golf Lessons and Clinics Wednesday at 10:00am Friday at 10:00am Saturday at 10:00am No registration necessary for clinics. Please check in at the golf shop upon your arrival. Appointments for private lessons may be made with any one of our Golf Professional Staff.

Registration opened Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00am. An online registration form was emailed to every MGA Member. Accepting the first 54 registered teams. Please complete the online entry form and make sure you have filled all of the requested information. Entry will not be accepted unless the registration form is completely filled out.

LGA News Congratulations - Winners of the LGA Pelican Cup held December 6 and 8 Kay Galya and Judy Zimdars 1st - Margaret Dimock and Kay Mikulas 2nd - Patti Ruth and Geri Hirsch 3rd - Maggie Kosniewski and Jana Madara 1st - Wanda Michmerhuizen and Kathy Freese 2nd - Jane Kruse and Fern Ferry 3rd - Lynn Sullivan and Shirley Hankis Third Flight 1st - Eileen Mitchell and Jan Leeson 2nd - Nancy Morrisey and Pam Rogers 3rd - Diane Hudson and Irene Levy Fourth Flight 1st - Patti Volpe and Sally Pavlica 2nd - Joanne Worley and Donna Cox 3rd - Virginia Danelek and Joan Fascetti

Golf Shop Regripping Service Available Overall Champions It is important to keep your grips new and to be sure that the grips are First Flight the right size. On average, grips should be changed yearly, especially in a humid climate. The size of your grip is important because having the wrong grip may cause extra pain in your hands and wrists after you play. The golf shop can order any type of desired grip. Price will Second Flight depend on the grip you choose. Name Tags for Golf Members Only Contact Patti Volpe at [email protected] for more information. Submit check for $8.50 payable to Trophy Case in the lockbox located on the desk outside the locker rooms. Please include the exact spelling of the name you want printed and indicate whether you want a pin or a magnet name tag.

Reminder - Sign up for the Solheim Cup scheduled for January 10 and 12. Sign-up sheet is posted in the ladies locker room for the pairings party on The Club at Pelican Preserve seasonal social calendar is now available for pickup at The Club. The calendar lists golf and golf social January 9 where teams will be announced and pink and lime green visors distributed to team members. events for the coming year.

MGA NEWS All Members may sign up for events up to two weeks ahead of time. Check the website often as the events tend to fill up quickly gafgolfnetwork.org. MGA Member-Guest “The Tradition” February 23-25, 2017 $700 per team

Member/Member Tournament is scheduled for January 31 and February 2. Get a buddy and enjoy this exciting two-day tournament.

THE CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION - NEW HOURS as of November 7 Golf Shop Administrative Office Membership Fitness Center Practice Facilities The Café Lunch Draft Time Happy Hour The Bar - Dinner The Dining Room Draft & Wine Time Dinner Happy Hour

Open Daily Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Open Daily Open Daily Open Daily Wednesday - Friday Saturday - Tuesday Daily Monday - Friday Thursday, Friday Lunch Daily Monday - Friday Thursday, Friday Monday-Friday

7:00am - 5:00pm 8:30am - 4:30pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 3:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 1:00 - 4:00pm 4:00 - 6:00pm 5:00 - 8:00pm 11:00am - 3:00pm 1:00-3:00pm 5:00 - 8:00pm 1:00 - 3:00pm

Call Chris Pilgrim (239) 985-1742 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - mats only Complimentary Coffee 7:00am-10:00am

Bar service opens at 3:00pm

Events at The Club are for Golf Members and their guests. Residents of Pelican Preserve are not Members of The Club unless they apply for membership and pay a separate fee.

Tennis Shop Hours Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm Sunday Closed Guests All guests must check in at the tennis shop. Guest Fee $5 Racquet Rental $2

Reserve a Tennis & Pickleball Court Online Residents may make reservations online for tennis courts by logging in to Pelican Preserve's Residents website any time, day or night! Tennis courts may be reserved two days in advance starting at 6:00am. Upon reserving a court online, you and your guests will receive an immediate email confirmation. How To Make an Online Reservation 1. Log in to www.pelicanpreservelifestyles.com.  Primary and secondary Residents have individual logins for the Residents website. Please be sure you are using your specific login for reservation and confirmation purposes.  For assistance with logging in to the Residents website, click the "Need Login Help” link on the login page. Or you may call Stacy Logue at (239) 985-1755. 2. Under the Racquet section of the website, select "Reserve a Tennis Court”. More Information  To reserve the ball machine, select the ball machine option next to your name.  Only one (1) tennis reservation per day may be made online. If you would like to make a second court reservation on the same day, please call (239) 985-1762 to check availability.  All tennis court reservations must be made online. The only exception is a second same-day tennis court reservation. In order to do that, you must call the Tennis Casita to inquire about availability.

Back by popular demand, tennis courts may now be reserved for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

TENNIS COMMITTEE NEWS Welcome Back Tennis Community Get-Together Tuesday, January 17 5:00-7:00pm Outside Destinations during Town Center Tuesday Please join us for a fun night out to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Wednesday Night Social Round Robin 7:00pm Register online or drop-in All levels welcome Organized by Steve Alonzi Tennis Committee Mailing List Anyone wishing to be added to the Tennis Committee email list for upcoming Tennis Committee activities and information, please email [email protected] to have your name added or sign up on the sheet in the Tennis Casita. Tennis Committee meeting minutes may be found on the Pelican Preserve website. Minutes are also posted at the Tennis Casita.

Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact the Tennis Casita at (239) 985-1762. Day guests may not use the tennis courts more than a cumulative total of three times per month or a maximum of six times per calendar year. Court Etiquette Reminder:  Please access courts through gates.  Do not walk across a court that is in use.  Be courteous to your fellow Residents.  To retrieve a ball from another court or return a ball to another court, wait until players have completed the point.  Dispose of trash in proper receptacles.

Tennis Ball Machine Group Members Annual fee $125 per household To keep the ball machine in top condition, please do not use it in the rain or extremely humid conditions.

Miami Open Tennis Tournament Bus Trip Monday, March 27 Great day of tennis and fun! Register with the staff at the Tennis Casita. Space is limited.

Online registration is available for all tennis events on the “Racquet Sports Calendar” page found under the Racquet section of the Residents website. *Residents/Owners may register for round robins, competitive doubles and Men’s Day up to 48 hours in advance. Renters/ Guests may register up to 24 hours in advance.

MEN’S TEAMS White E - Mondays at 2:00pm January 9 - Paseo Blue D - Tuesdays at 2:00pm January 10 - Pelican Landing January 24 - Landings

Round Robin – All Levels Wednesday 8:30-10:00am Must have basic tennis skills, including putting a serve into play and the ability to keep score. $2 ball fee. Registration begins Monday at 7:30am

Senior Copper - Wednesdays at 2:00pm January 18 - Hideaway January 25 - Dunes

Saturday Round Robin 8:00-9:30am Registration begins on Thursday at 7:30am for Saturday. Limited to 24 participants.

Red D - Thursdays at 2:00pm January 12 - Lexington January 19 - Park Meadow January 26 - Colonial

Wednesday Night Drop-In Round Robin 7:00pm - All levels welcome

White B - Mondays at 2:00pm January 16 - Plantation January 23 - Landings January 30 - Verandah

Competitive Doubles – Matched by Ability Thursday 8:30-10:30am $2 ball fee. All reservations must be done online. Registration begins on Tuesday at 7:30am for Thursday Competitive Doubles. Men’s Day – All Levels Friday 1:30-3:30pm $2 ball fee. All reservations must be done online. Registration begins on Wednesday at 7:30am for Friday Men’s Day. TENNIS CLINICS Registration is required for all clinics; a minimum of four per clinic. Cost is $12 per person to participate. Log in to the website and click on the “Racquet Sports Calendar” page under the Racquet section of the Residents website to register 2.5—3.0 Tuesday 8:00-9:30am 3.0—3.5 Tuesday 9:30-11:00am Drill & Play Saturday 2:00-3:30pm $15 per person TENNIS INSTRUCTION Private lessons - fee change 1 hour $55 1/2 hour $30 David Lloyd, Paul Jasperson, Larry Albritton, and Steve Alonzi are available for private or group lessons. Days, weekends and evenings available. Please call Carol in the tennis shop (239) 985-1762 to schedule.

Blue C - Tuesdays at 2:00pm January 17 - Cape Coral January 31 - Landings Senior Gold - Wednesdays at 2:00pm January 11 - Lexington WOMEN’S TEAMS 3.0 - Mondays at 11:00am January 16 - Judd Park January 23 - Legends 3.5 - Wednesdays at 11:00am January 4 - Legends January 18 - Fiddlesticks January 25 - Del Tura (9:30am) Copper - Thursdays at 11:00am January 19 - Pelican Landing Silver - Fridays at 11:15am January 27 - Dunes Nickel - Fridays at 11:15am January 13 - Judd Park January 20 - Landings

Bronze - Wednesdays at 11:00am January 11 - Seven Lakes January 25 - Legends

login for reservation and confirmation purposes.  For assistance with logging in to the Residents website, click the "Need Login Help” link on the login page. Or you may call Stacy Logue at (239) 985-1755. Reserve a Pickleball Court Online 2. Under the Racquet section of the website, select Residents may make reservations online for tennis “Reserve a Pickleball Court.” and pickleball courts by logging in to Pelican Guests: All guests must check in at the Tennis Casita. Preserve's Residents website any time, day or night! Guest Fee: $5. Paddle rental $2 Tennis and pickleball courts may be reserved two More Information days in advance starting at 7:00am. Upon reserving  Only one (1) pickleball reservation per day may a court online, you and your guests will receive an be made online. If you would like to make a immediate email confirmation. second court reservation on the same day, please call (239) 985-1762 to check availability. How To Make an Online Reservation 1. Log in to www.pelicanpreservelifestyles.com.  All pickleball court reservations must be  Primary and secondary Residents have made online. The only exception is a second same-day pickleball court reservation. In individual logins for the Residents website. order to do that, you must call the Tennis Please be sure you are using your specific

Six Court Schedule OPEN PLAY Monday 8:30-10:30am 10:30am-12:30pm Wednesday 8:30-10:30am 10:30am-12:30pm Friday 8:30-10:30am 10:30am-12:30pm Saturday 8:30-10:30am

Men & Women Men & Women Men & Women Men & Women

2.5 and lower 3.0 and lower 3.5 and 3.0 3.5 and higher

Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6 Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6

Women Women Men Men

2.5 and lower 3.0 and higher 3.0 and lower 3.5 and higher

Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6 Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6

Men & Women Men & Women Men & Women Men & Women

3.5 and 3.0 3.5 and higher 2.5 and lower 3.0 and lower

Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6 Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6

Men & Women Men & Women Men & Women

3.0 and lower 3.5 and 3.0 3.5 and higher

Courts 1-2 Courts 3-4 courts 5-6

ROUND ROBIN Online reservations required You must have an official rating to play in round robins Tuesday 8:30-10:30am Men & Women 3.0 and lower Men & Women 3.5 and 3.0 10:30am-12:30pm Men & Women 3.0 and lower Men & Women 3.5 and higher Thursday 8:30-10:30am Women 3.0 and higher Men 3.5 and higher 10:30am-12:30pm Women 3.0 and lower Men 3.5 and lower

Courts 1-2 Courts 3-6 Courts 1-2 Courts 3-6 Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6 Courts 1-3 Courts 4-6

Casita to inquire about availability. Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact the Tennis Casita at (239) 985-1762. Day guests may not use the pickleball courts more than a cumulative total of three times per month or a maximum of six times per calendar year. Court Etiquette Reminder:  Please access courts through gates.

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Do not walk across a court being used by someone else. Be courteous to your fellow Residents. To retrieve a ball from another court or return a ball to another court, wait until players have completed the point. Dispose of trash in proper receptacles.

Pickleball Beginner Instruction Wednesday at 1:30pm January 18 and 25 Limit of 12 participants and two observers Register online to participate. Please see Carol at the Tennis Casita for a tutorial on how to register online if needed. Charge $1 to participate in pickleball programs. All programs subject to change due to popularity. All other pickleball court reservations may be scheduled two days in advance for two-hour time slots. Court/tennis shoes are required to play. Please see Carol or Bob in the tennis shop for information and questions (239) 985-1762. Pickleball Email List If interested in receiving informative emails and rating information from the pickleball committee, please forward your email address to [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE! Comedy for a Cause Thursday, February 9 Laugh-In Comedy Café, Fort Myers Benefiting Fort Myers Scleroderma Foundation Doors open at 6:00pm Showtime 7:30pm $15 - Ticket can be purchase online at www.laughincomedycafe.com

Fridays 1:00-3:00pm Group Exercise Room- Poolside All are welcome to join. Questions? Contact David Henelde [email protected] or call (239) 703-7454.

Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm

MONDAY 7:15am 8:00am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 1:00pm 2:00pm TUESDAY 8:00am 9:00am 10:15am 11:00am 12:15pm 2:00pm 3:00pm WEDNESDAY 7:15am 8:00am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 1:00pm 2:00pm

ROOM A - Poolside

ROOM B - Preserve side Rise & Shine PB

Pilates Plus PB (8:15am) Total Body TL/EM Fun & Fit TL

Total Body TL/EM

Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm

POOL Pool-lates PR Belts & Bars SL Water Aerobics EM

FRIDAY 8:00am 9:00am 10:15am 1:00pm

OUTSIDE AMPHITHEATER

Boot Camp CH

Yoga CH Breathe, Stretch & Relax

Chair Yoga CH

Aqua Jocks SL

Barre & Balance EM Metabolic Effect EC *Yoga DG

Spinal Stretching EC Pi-Yo SR (on hiatus)

Aqua Basics CH Water Aerobics EM

First Step to Fitness CH TRX Training CH TRX Orientation CH

Rise & Shine PB Pilates Plus PB (8:15am) Total Body TL/EM Step It Up TL Yoga CH

Aqua Kickboxing/Wet Barre PR

Total Body TL/EM

AquaZumba PR Aquatic Intervals SL

On The Ball PB Chair Yoga CH

Aqua Jocks SL

THURSDAY 8:00am 9:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm

Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm

Contemporary Movement EM

**Line Dancing Tai Chi

Body Blast EC Aqua Basics CH *Yoga DG Water Aerobics EM First Step to Fitness CH TRX Training CH

Meditation (upstairs classroom)

Yoga Balance PB

Circuit EM

Zumba PB Table Tennis

Pi-Yo SR (on hiatus)

* Fee Based Class - $5 per class

Aqua Yoga PR Belts & Bars SL Water Aerobics SL

** Line Dancing fee $5 paid to instructor

Boot Camp CH

NEW Classes for January Boot Camp Instructor: Carla Hyde Monday and Wednesday 9:00am An intermediate/advanced fitness class held at the amphitheater and in and out of the trails of the preserve. Class includes intervals of strength, cardio and agility training, as well as, body weight exercises, core training and balance with short intervals of running.

how to adjust straps. This class is Resident account or guests may pay required for anyone interested in taking when checking in. The guest fee for the TRX Training class. yoga is $10.

taking yoga require a $10 guest fee. Fees paid at the front desk.

LAP SWIMMERS/WATER WALKERS New Equipment Orientation and EXERCISERS SCHEDULE If you would like to learn how to operate CHANGE and ETIQUETTE the Cybex Prestige line of equipment in the fitness center, please stop by Soleil ATTENTION LAP SWIMMERS front desk or call (239) 985-1751 to  General pool usage will be make an appointment. Equipment available before 8:00am and orientations will be conducted in small after 11:15am on Monday, groups by one of the fitness staff. Wednesday and Friday, AND before 9:00am and after TRX Training New Equipment Orientation 11:15am on Tuesday and Instructor: Carla Hyde Renters Thursday, as well as other Tuesday and Thursday Fee: $25 (by appointment only) times no classes are being held. 2:00pm TRX Orientation is required in order to Pelican Preserve Streetwalkers SIGN-IN PROCEDURES FOR GROUP  Please share a lane when indoor pool is busy. Lap swimming and EXERCISE CLASSES participate in TRX Classes. A total body Monday, Wednesday, Friday water walking limited to 30 fitness class that uses gravity against Walkers meet at 7:30am outside the  Please sign in for all land-based minutes when people are waiting. an individual's own body weight to fitness center and walk about three group exercise classes in the  When pool is busy water walkers simultaneously develop strength, miles. group exercise rooms. Waterbalance, flexibility and core stability. should share the lanes closest to based exercise class participants Participants must complete 7:40am Men’s Walking Group the ladders and walk single file so sign in at the fitness center. successfully the basic components of Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:40am a lane can be opened up for TRX in order to take classes. Meet at the fitness center and walk for  Yoga cards will be kept by the swimmers. Stationary exercise instructor. Sign in for yoga in the 45 minutes at a moderate pace. work should be done in the designated group exercise room. TRX Orientation circular area of the pool.  Guests are required to sign a Guest Waiver Reminder Instructor: Carla Hyde  If you are arriving for a water Tuesday All guests of Residents need to fill out a waiver at the front desk of Soleil exercise class, please be 3:00pm Guest Waiver at the front desk of Soleil prior to participating in any classes courteous to those who may be Learn the basic components of TRX before working out. This includes or using the fitness center. Guests exercising or finishing swimming including different exercises used for participating in any classes. A $5 daily must be 16 years or older. A $5 laps by staying clear of the lanes. strength training, body positioning and guest fee will be charged to the guest fee is applicable. Guests Meditation Instructor: Rich Byrnes Thursday 4:00pm Optional $5 fee Upstairs classroom at Soleil Health & Fitness Rich will lead participants in Tibetan Awareness and Compassion Exercises, which employ gestures, chants, and imagery. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.

Hips and Knees Presented by Dr. Harmon Thursday, January 12 4:00pm in Theater Learn about the medical advances in total hip and knee replacements, specifically the direct anterior approach in hip replacement. Registration required.

Parkinson’s Disease Seminar Presented by Pelican Preserve Resident, Margaret (Margie) Swope Monday, January 23 2:00pm in Theater Did You Know:  Parkinson’s disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the U.S.  You don’t have to have tremors to have it. FREE Skin Cancer Screening  Parkinson’s disease is the second most Sponsored by Riverchase Dermatology and Dr. common neurodegenerative disease in the Stella Bulengo, MD U.S., second only to Alzheimer’s disease. Thursday, January 12 9:00am-12:00pm in Theater  Only about 10-15 percent of Parkinson’s cases Dr. Bulengo will be at Pelican Preserve conducting have been linked to a genetic cause. free skin cancer screenings for Residents.  The youngest person having the disease is 2 Registration required. years old from Canada (confirmed diagnosis in 2016) Sennheiser Community Tour In the past two years we have learned more than at Bringing Auditory Expertise to Florida Communities anytime in history. Please come and learn the facts. Sunday, January 8 Margie is a person with Parkinson’s disease and 10:00am-2:00pm - Group Exercise Room continues to learn all that she can, and would like to Sennheiser is bringing its premium audio expertise share that information with you. Please remember to communities across Florida. Offering free audio you are not alone in this disease. Registration tests, a casual listening experience (where required. participants can test out Sennheiser’s high-quality assistive hearing headphones) and complimentary food. Registration required.

Lee Health Wellness Series Osteoarthritis: “Joint” Us for the Journey Presented by Sharon Krispinsky, RN, BSN, CDE Thursday, January 19 2:00pm in Theater Did you know one in five adults have some type of arthritis? Join us for an informative lecture that will discuss osteoarthritis, including foods that help with the inflammation caused the condition. Explore the risk factors, non-pharmacologic treatment and medication use and complimentary community programs designed to teach how to self-manage chronic pain conditions. Registration required.

Mark your calendars for the annual Fitness Extravaganza coming in March! Super Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon 5K 15 Mile Bike

SPA STAFF Fatima Buzniak, Esthetician Rose Giro, Massage Therapist George Kolebas, Massage Therapist

Spa Club at Soleil Buy 6, Get the 7th FREE Purchase and receive 6 spa services and get the 7th, of equal or lesser value, for free. Get your spa card at front desk at Soleil.

Pelican Preserve gift cards make great gifts. Any denomination available. See the front desk of Soleil for details. Call Soleil to book your appointment (239) 985-1751

Make reservations by calling (239) 985-1688 during business hours or log in to the Residents website to make your reservation online by clicking “Online Dining Reservations.”

SUNDAY FUNDAY at Flip-Flops 2:00-5:00pm January 8 Entertainment provided by Bobby James January 22 Entertainment provided by Straight Up Open regular business hours Drink specials all day!

Hours of Operation Sunday - Tuesday 11:00am-6:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm Lunch until 3:00pm Afternoon tapas menu available after 4:00pm Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3:00-6:00pm

Town Center Tuesday 5:00-9:00pm 5:00-7:30pm Food Stations 6:30-8:30pm Entertainment Happy hour all night! Entertainment Schedule January 3 - Jay Rigdon January 10 - Jay Rigdon January 17 - Bob Cox January 24 - Black Tie Entertainment January 31 - Omar Baker Lunch Wednesday—Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner Wednesday—Saturday 4:30-8:00pm 3:00-6:00pm Happy Hour No dinner service January 18 due to concert at the Amphitheater. Sunday Breakfast begins January 8 Continental Breakfast - $8++ Fresh fruit, breakfast breads Continental plus Hot Breakfast Sides - $12++ Everything on continental plus bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and corned beef hash Full Breakfast - $18++ Everything on the buffet plus made to order breakfast selection from the kitchen (waffles, omelet station, kitchen items)

Seating for ALL movies is on a first-come, first-served basis with doors opening 30 minutes prior to showtime. As a courtesy to others, please do not save seats. Your Town Center Cards are required for admittance to the movie theater. Guests must be accompanied by Resident.

Wednesday Movies

Films that entertain, make you reflect and inspire Showtimes 4:00pm & 7:00pm January 4 - Brooklyn - After emigrating from Ireland, Eilis Lacey readily adapts to the vastly different New York City, where she falls for a young Italian. But when tragedy pulls her back to her hometown, she finds her loyalties divided between two nations - and two men. Rated PG-13—118 minutes including cartoon. January 11 - The Letters - This inspiring biographical drama portrays the remarkable life of Mother Teresa through the lens of a decades-long correspondence with her confidant and spiritual mentor, Father Celeste van Exem. Rated G - 122 minutes including Academy Award Nominated short subject. January 18 - No Movie - Concert at the Amphitheater January 25 - Elvis and Nixon - True story - Among the many strange episodes that took place in Richard Nixon's presidential administration, one of the most bizarre was Elvis Presley's surprise visit to the White House, followed by a secret meeting with the nation's commander-in-chief. Rated R—95 minutes including cartoon.

Friday Movies Popular Films, Recent Releases Showtimes 1:00pm (closed caption) no popcorn available 4:00pm & 7:00pm January 6 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 - In this screwball sequel to the 2002 hit romantic comedy, there's a new wedding on the horizon for the wacky Portokalos clan -- and with it comes a new assortment of family crises and secrets. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan. Rated PG-13—94 minutes. January 13 - Race - While Hitler saw the 1936 Berlin Olympics as an opportunity to demonstrate Aryan supremacy, one AfricanAmerican man -- Jesse Owens -- shattered that dream with a display of athleticism that resulted in four gold medals. This film tells his story. Starring Stephen James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons. Rated PG-13 - 135 minutes.

January 20 - The Danish Girl - In 1930, Danish painter Einar Wegener elects to have gender-reassignment surgery, with the blessing of his wife, Gerda. This true-life narrative of personal February 1 - Gleason - Five years after a blocked punt made New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason a hero, he was courage also sheds light on the medical origins of transsexual diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. This compelling documentary, surgery. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben begun as a video diary for his then-unborn son, charts Gleason's Whishaw. Rated R - 120 minutes. struggle. Powerful documentary. Rated R—118 minutes including cartoon.

January 27 - Tumbledown - Hoping to move past the death of her husband, celebrated folk musician Hunter Miles, Hannah begins penning an account of his life. But before long, she meets Let’s Give Thanks for Popcorn! an author also writing a biography of Hunter -- one with a distinctly The popcorn used for the movies is a free donation from different view of him. Starring Rebecca Hall, Jason Sudeikis, Larry Trapp of Trapp Farms in Camden, IN! The land used to grow the Orville Redenbacher popcorn is owned Dianna Agron. Rated R - 103 minutes. by Pelican Preserve Residents Jerry & Maura Hendress. Please consider sending a thank you note to let the Trapp Farm know we are appreciative and love their popcorn! Trapp Farms c/o Larry Trapp, 2775N 100E, Camden, IN 46917.

Opera in the Theater - La Boehme by Giacomo Puccini Thursday, January 5 2:00pm in Theater

Luciano Pavarotti, Renata Scotto, and Ingvar Wixell star in this 1977 Metropolitan Opera production of the Puccini opera conducted by James Levine. 123 minutes.

Reservations may be made on the Pelican Preserve website or by calling (239) 985-1685. Payment due at time of reservation. No refunds. Can be charged to your Town Center account. the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. The Book of Mormon Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm Sunday, January 29 at 6:30pm Tickets: $96 The Book of Mormon follows Cinderella two young missionaries who are sent to Sunday, January 8 at 6:30pm Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Tickets: $75 Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder from the creators of The Sound of Music and Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider its contemporary take on the classic tale. This the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their lush production features an incredible arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the poverty and violence, a successful mission glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus may not be as easy as they expected. some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover Chicago some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most Sunday, February 12 at 1:00pm beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Sunday, February 12 at 6:30pm Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Tickets: $75 Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic A true New York City institution, CHICAGO Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that shoes. jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever Riverdance - 20 years seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been Saturday, January 14 at 2:00pm honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Sunday, January 15 at 1:00pm Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of Sunday, January 15 at 6:30pm standing ovations. Tickets: $72 The international Irish dance phenomenon is Disney’s The Little Mermaid back by popular demand in Riverdance - The Sunday, March 19 at 6:30pm 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish Tickets: $83 traditions, the combined talents of the One of the most ravishing shows I have ever performers propel Irish dancing and music into seen on a Broadway stage. More than just a

visual feast. Combines story, song and inventive staging into something that lifts our spirits and renews our faith that theater for 'children' can be enjoyed by everyone. Richard Zoglin from Time Magazine. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World." Jersey Boys Saturday, April 1 at 2:00pm Sunday, April 2 at 1:00pm Sunday, April 2 at 6:30pm Tickets: $88 JERSEY BOYS, the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi returns to Fort Myers by popular demand. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” The King and I Sunday, April 30 at 1:00pm Tickets: $81 One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

Reservations and table requests for activities may be made online by logging in to the Pelican Preserve Resident website at www.pelicanpreservelifestyles.com and clicking on “Event Calendar.”

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If you are making reservations for a group, please include all names in your party. For your convenience, the online reservation window has a list of Resident names on the right side. Simply type in the last name of the Resident you wish to add to the reservation and click their name to add. A confirmation email will automatically be sent to all those in your party.

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If you are a single, please indicate if you would like to be included in the singles table. This is a great way to meet other Pelican Preserve singles and attend some of our great events.

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Names of guests and/or special requests may be entered in the “Comment” box in the online reservation window for each event. The Resident making the reservation will be charged for all in their party, unless names are included at the time of reservation.

You may also make reservations by calling the Town Center reservation line for events and activities (239) 985-1685 or by seeing Sandy Royal at the Town Center reception Office in the Pelican Lounge. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for all events or you will be charged for the event where applicable. Cancellations may be made online with an existing reservation. If you have questions, please contact Sandy at the Town Center Reception Office or email Terri at [email protected].

GAME NIGHT Trivial Pursuit Monday, January 9 7:00pm Magnolia Room $5 per person Form your own team or we will place you on a team. Suggested team size 8-10 people per team. Prizes awarded. Enjoy coffee and assorted teas. Reservations required. Jukebox Bingo Monday, January 23 7:00pm Magnolia Room $5 per person Form your own team or we will place you on a team. Suggested team size 8-10 people per team. Prizes awarded. Enjoy coffee and assorted teas. Reservations required.

Pelican University Offered by Have a Lecture Will Travel Presented by Mr. Steven Valdespino, M.A., Brown University and a teacher for 25 years, Mr. Valdespino has taught at the University of Central Florida, Lely High and Edison State College. Intellectual stimulation has never been such fun. Saturday, January 14 4:30pm - Birds on The Dock (weather permitting) A new twist on a Pelican Preserve favorite - join us on the dock to capture views of the spectacular birds right in your own backyard. The focus will be on the visual AND auditory delights of the birds we encounter. Fee: $5 Reservations required. Tuesday, January 31 4:00pm in Theater - Orde Wingate & The Chindits - The remarkable story of one of World War II’s eccentric geniuses whose controversial methods and personality rocked the military establishment and revolutionized modern warfare. Fee: $5 - Reservations required.

Dental Insurance Seminar Presented by Pelican Preserve Resident (and talent show MC) Herb Strong BUNCO Wednesday, January 25 Tuesday, January 24 2:00pm in Theater 3:00-5:00pm Attend this one-hour seminar and discover how you and your entire Card Room - $5 household can save from 30-50% on general dentistry, x-rays, fillings Come play this fun dice game. Don’t know how to play? No problem, and cleanings, plus root canals, orthodontia and periodontics at over this game is easy to learn and lots of fun! Prizes awarded. 135,000 locations. Reservations required. Reservations required. Abuse Counseling and Treatment Seminar Immokalee Casino Bus Trip Tuesday, January 10 Monday, January 30 3:00pm in Theater Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts at 9:00am. Bus leaves Services on domestic, sexual violence and human trafficking Reservations required. casino at 3:00pm. Bus will meet at Pelican Preserve by the tennis courts. The $25 per person bus fee includes a $20 Free Play plus Health Care Costs other incentives based on number of Residents signed up. Reservations required. Presented by Albert Abdo and sponsored by Merrill Lynch Friday, January 13 11:00am in Theater Reservations required.

2017 SNOWBIRD ATHLETIC GAMES Stretching across various Lee and Collier County venues including Pelican Preserve! February 20—March 24 $25 per athletes Registration begins in January and includes one (1) Snowbird Athletic Games 2017 T-shirt. An athletic competition in our community with all the pageantry and excitement surrounding it: opening and closing ceremonies, relay, banner parade, medals and awards. Event will promote fun, healthy ways for participants to stay active in the community, promoting teamwork, community pride, health, wellness and unity, while competing in summer athletics events. Billiards Table Tennis Bocce Tennis Chess Swimming Darts 5K Horseshoes Pickleball Long Drive Golf Visit www.snowbirdathleticgames.com for more info or see Erin McManus in Soleil.

36th Annual Hendry County Farm Tour Sponsored by the Hendry County Farm-City Council Saturday, March 11 $90 per person Air conditioned coach bus will pick up at Pelican Preserve by the tennis courts. Participants will be transported with knowledgeable guides to various stops around the county where you may get an up-close look at some of the most efficient farmers in the world. Hendry County is one of the largest agricultural counties in the state and is the largest producer of oranges in Florida. In addition, Hendry Country is the second largest producer of sugarcane, third largest in vegetable production and fifth largest in beef cattle. This year’s tour will feature some of Florida's most sophisticated agricultural operations including vegetable transplant and ornamental nurseries, citrus, sod, sugarcane and vegetable production, as well as, one of the largest beef cattle ranches in the state. Fresh orange juice breaks will be taken along the way. Lunch will be included and feature a delicious, melt in your mouth, steak with all the trimmings served by the Hendry County Cattlemen’s Association in a rural country setting. In addition, you will tour some of the most unspoiled wild lands in all of southwest Florida where each turn will reveal natural splendor and a chance to see a variety of wildlife. Deadline for tickets is March 1. Reservations can be made by going to the Pelican Preserve website and clicking on the Club Calendar or by calling the Town Center reservation line (239) 985-1685. Payment must be received at the time of reservation and can be charged to your Town Center account. For information about the tour stop by the Hendry Country Extension Service Office, 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle or call (863) 674-4092 or email [email protected].

Arts & Collectibles Show (in conjunction with the Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show) Saturday, February 18 Featuring Resident Artisans and Collectors To reserve a table for the Art Show, please call Terri Lollio (239) 985-1749 or email [email protected]. A $5 fee applies per table.

PELICAN PRESERVE’S VARIETY SHOW Lights, Curtains, Action!

Come be a part of the Pelican Preserve Variety Show coming to our community on March 2-3, 2017. We are looking for Pelican Preserve Residents to perform in our Annual Pelican Preserve Variety Show. All Residents are welcome - talent preferred, but not necessary. If you are in need of musical accompaniment, it will be provided. All types of acts are encouraged to sign up. Please contact Terri Lollio at [email protected] or (239) 985-1749 if you are interested in performing or helping with the production of the show. More details to follow!

Events requiring reservations

are indicated. Leslie Steinau Educational Series Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick W. Diggs Monday, January 16 7:00pm Magnolia Room Chief Diggs was hired at the Fort Myers Police Chief in August 2016. Prior to his appointment he served at the law enforcement manager and administrator of the Toledo Police Department in Ohio. He served 36 years with the department rising through the ranks and appointed Chief of Police in October 2011. Come hear what challenges the Fort Myers Police Department faces and what plans are being organized to served the Fort Myers Community. Computer Class Instructor: Paul Kielmeyer Computer Room Questions? Email [email protected] Windows 8 Tuesdays at 1:00pm 8 classes - 1 hour - $15 per class Mac (iPad, iPhone, Mac) Wednesday at 1:00pm 4 classes - 1 hour - $15 per class Growing Bonsai’s Made Easy Conducted by Pelican Preserve Resident, Ray Hofmann Wednesdays 3:00pm - Studio II Free sessions January 18 - Bonsai Styles and Sculpting February 15 - Care and Maintenance of Mature Bonsais Ray has been growing Bonsai Trees for years. He will display several trees at each session. Come and learn about this ancient and unique hobby. Bring pen and paper to take notes. Reservations required.

Calling All Astronomers Do you have an interest in astronomy? We are looking for those with experience and those who want to learn more. Winter in Southwest Florida is a great time to observe and learn with many resources available at Pelican Preserve. Email [email protected] with the subject line “PP Astronomy” so the level of interest can be assessed and a list can be compile of interested participants. First meeting will be in January.

Group meets the second Thursday of the month. For more information contact Gerry Friedman [email protected].

Dance Lessons - Weekly Instructor: Michael Dressler Poolside Group Exercise Room $10 per class Pay as you go Singles and couples welcome Tuesdays 4:00pm - Salsa 5:00pm - Burlesque Six Mile Slough Guided Walks Thursdays Thursday, January 19 5:00pm – Swing Join Resident volunteer naturalist and Slough Reservations may be made online or by guide, Brian Hogan, in a 3/4 mile guided walk contacting the Town Center reception desk on the boardwalk of Six Mile Slough every (239) 985-1685. third Thursday of the month through April Affordable Golf Cart Inspection Service 2017. Walk is limited to 10 participants. Group will meet at 9:45am at the covered Friday, January 13 picnic table area in the park with walks 9:00am-4:00pm beginning at 10:00am. A $5 donation per Town Center Parking Lot person is requested at the time of reservation Inspection are on a first-come, first-served to provide contribution to “Friends of Six Mile and will take approximately 10 minutes. Slough,” a non-profit advocacy group. Parking They include: passes provided the day of the walk. - Inspect terminals, test battery and add Reservations can be made by calling Brian water, if needed. Hogan at (239) 561-7479. - Inspect and add oil to differential, if needed - Inspect and lubricate accelerator and brake linkage Learn Boating Safety - Inspect wheels and axels Saturday, January 21 - Check tire pressure 8:30am in Theater - Inspect brakes Interested in boating? Learn boating safety - Inspect and spin test front wheel bearings from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, right and repair if needed. here at Pelican Preserve. Get your Florida boating card too! Questions? Call Ron Myrick Nurses Social (617) 901-3933. Saturday, January 14 10:30am Educators Network Town Center Promenade Thursday, January 12 Meets the second Saturday of the month 1:00pm on Town Center Promenade For more information contact Joan D’Angelo All (retired) teacher or administrators (239) 218-2494 Activities could include hearing about the latest in education, volunteer opportunities, school visits, and always, teaching stories.

The Farmers Market Every Monday 8:00am-12:00pm Amphitheater Vendors offer produce, soup, baked goods, cheeses, meats, honey, flowers, pickles and olives, dried fruits and nuts, teas and coffees, kettle corn, and seafood! Save your shopping for Mondays and support our vendors!

SAVE THE DATE: POOCHES ON THE PROMENADE

Step Up! Sign Up! Volunteer! VOLUNTEER FAIR Thursday, January 12 3:00-5:00pm in Magnolia Room Retirement is great. Finally, there is time to do the things we were too busy to do earlier in life. There is plenty to do, yet there are a few hours here and there that you would like to fill with something purposeful. If you can relate to this, then join us on January 12. Talk with several organizations and agencies in Lee County, gather information, get questions answered and see where you can volunteer your time. Whether you are a full -time Resident or part-time Resident, there is something for everyone that matches your skills and interest. A small amount of your time can make a BIG difference to someone less fortunate. If you would like more information, contact Pelican Preserve Resident Bob Miller at (239) 768-2002.

A Fundraising Event for Spay It Forward Program at Gulf Coast Humane Society Tuesday, January 17 DJ Bob Cox will provide the entertainment Fun event featuring raffles, gift baskets and fun contests. The event will feature adoptable dogs available through the Senior to Senior Foster Program. (All adoptions and fosters must be completed at the shelter. Dogs present at the event will be there to enjoy an evening out and show off their good manners.) Calling all Pelican Preserve artisans and service providers: we are seeking donations to be included in gift baskets and raffles. Items too large for baskets will be raffled off by themselves (paintings and other items) Petsitters, computer repair, tutors, etc. please consider donating any amount toward the services you provide. Contact Pelican Preserve Residents to donate: Sara Kula (585) 709-1118, Virg Morgan (618) 977-1113, or Adrianne Everhart (630) 209-8985.

Shred Party Hosted by Pelican Preserve, The United Way Committee and Merrill Lynch January 13 4:30-7:00pm at the Town Center It’s a new year...time to let go of all those old documents and paperwork containing personal and confidential data. This is a free, convenient and secure service. Complimentary wine and cheese will be provided. Donations for our Pelican Preserve fundraising goal for United Way gladly accepted!

Hunger Walk - Benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank Saturday, January 21 Residents Jeff and Sally Pavlica invite Residents to join their team, the McGregor Walkers, or register your own team to participate. Money raised from the event will go directly to the Harry Chapin Food Bank and provide food and services to our local community in need. You may also make a donation to the their team or to the event by going to https:// harrychapinfb.dojiggy.com/pantrymcgregor or register your team by visiting www.harrychapinfoodbank.org and click on the Hunger Walk tab. Habitat Pick-Up Saturday, January 28 Pelican Preserve and Lee County Habitat for Humanity have formed a partnership to help those in need. Habitat relies on gifts from individuals, corporations and other groups to fund their house building missions worldwide. If you have gently used items you would like to donate to the Lee County Habitat for Humanity ReSale Store, please

Pelican Preserve United Way Fund Drive Goal $35,000 - We are just over halfway there! Please provide assistance with a donation to the United Way. Donations no matter how big or small, add up! Even if you give “up north,” Lee County has many needs that can be met through our community fund drive. If you have misplaced your United Way pledge card and envelope and would like to make a donation contact Resident Gary Brun at [email protected] or call/text (507) 3588365.

contact Sandy Royal, Town Center Receptionist, [email protected]. They accept items such as clothing, furniture, appliances and automobiles. Habitat will schedule a pick-up on the last Saturday of each month at Pelican Preserve, unless otherwise noted. You must make arrangements by the Wednesday before the pickup to be included. Thank you for donating.

Pelican Preserve FRIENDS in Need of COMPANIONSHIP

INTERESTED IN THE PROGRAM? Volunteer forms are available at the Town Center Receptions Desk with Sandy Royal. Forms are also available on the Pelican Preserve website under General Info > Documents & Forms. If you are in need of companionship for yourself or loved one, please submit the “Request for Companionship” form, which is also available on line or with Sandy Royal.

CONNECT WITH US For more information, call: Established and run by Pelican Preserve Residents CC Carpenter (239) 791-8106 or WHAT DO WE DO? Joan Linaberry D’Angelo (239) 218-2494. Provide occasional companionship 1-2+ hours (weekly, monthly, quarterly, whatever you are able to do), so that a caregiver can go to exercise class, the grocery story, get a haircut, etc. Or, it may be a Resident that lives alone and may be recuperating from recent surgery and would like to have someone to converse with, someone to play cards/ games with, or just have some company watching TV, etc.

Pelican Softball Tuesday and Friday 9:00am Seeking players of all levels and abilities to play now, throughout the summer and into the fall. In-house games, practices and league games against other teams will be played through the summer. Questions? Contact Danny Clemens (239) 3137758 or email [email protected]. Woodshop Hours For access to the woodshop please call one of the Pelican Preserve Resident shop monitors listed below to make arrangements to access the woodshop. Jim Aubrey 239-322-9291 [email protected] Andy Lassota 239-561-2590 [email protected] Jerry Marquis 978-994-3270 [email protected] Doug Perry 269-277-9901 [email protected] Dick Schaake 239-362-1853 [email protected] Bob Shaffer 239-768-0519 [email protected] Woodshop Policies and Procedures All Residents must sign a Woodshop Release and Waiver before using the woodshop. Release form is available online under “Documents & Forms” on the Pelican Preserve website and at the Town Center reception desk. Once the waiver has been signed and submitted to the reception desk, a Woodshop User Card will be issued. Admittance to the woodshop will require a Woodshop User Card. It will be necessary to sign in and out at the woodshop. Motorcycle Club No meetings, no dues. Just riding. If you like riding, then you need to contact Russ Michmerhuizen [email protected] to add your name to the email list of riders. All riders are welcome. Book Club Monday, January 9 at 1:00pm A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Book selections for the upcoming year are available on the Pelican Preserve website on the Social Clubs page. Details and location

information will be emailed to members each month. To be added to the Book Club email list, please contact Trisha Zuckerman at [email protected]. For other questions, please contact Sherrill Britton (239) 288-6582 or email [email protected].

Resident interests. We have already made some great friendships! If interested in joining the group contact Paula Devivo (239) 689-4227 or email [email protected].

German Club Thursday from 10am-11:30 in the Card Room. Activities are decided Billiard Room 9-Ball Leagues by club members, but focus on Monday - Friday 10:30am learning, maintaining, or improving Tuesday and Thursday German language skills through 2:00pm - Drop In conversation. All skill levels are Everyone welcome. Sign up on the welcome. Contact Tom Chial at dry erase board in the Billiard Room. [email protected] for more information. Acapelicans Practice Writers Club - Pelican Pens Tuesday at 2:00pm Theater Thursdays at 1:00pm - Pool If you are interested in joining the classroom above the indoor pool Acapelicans, please contact Terri at Meeting activities will be determined [email protected] or by group attending and vary from Lynn Breun at one session to the next. Activities [email protected]. The group could include generating topic ideas, will sing at Resident and outside writing exercises, offering feedback events. on existing work, etc., nonjudgmental environment. Piano Club Non-League Open Bowling If you are interested in joining the Piano Club at Pelican Preserve Mondays at 3:15pm please contact Lynn Breun at Pin Street Lanes - 4140 Fowler St. [email protected]. No weekly commitment $6.75 per week Pelican Preserve Bike Club Questions? Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday at [email protected] 9:00am Come join the fun! Meet at the Welcome Center Drama Club Bike Club is a “social bike club” stopping several times along the way If you are interested in joining the to regroup - finding places for Drama Club at Pelican Preserve, snacks/breakfast halfway through please email Terri at ride. We are not racers and average [email protected]. 12+/- mph over routes which are Ladies Luncheon around 25 miles. Helmets are required. “Rules of the Road” are Friday, January 20 followed traveling on bike lanes, Mimi’s Café at 12:30pm trails or low traffic areas. Some rides Bell Tower Shops are planned to other areas close by Contact Nancy LaRe for more including Sanibel, Naples, Venice/ information- email Sarasota and other Ft. Myers [email protected] or call locations. Have questions about the (239) 357-1291. bike club? Contact Alan Josephson Bible Studies (217) 299-3348 or Bible Study - HaYesod [email protected] or John Marksteiner (571) 218-0243 or Wednesdays [email protected]. 10-week course 1:30-3:30pm Singles Network - Not Just a Cost: $35 for student workbook Social Group Couples signing up to attend will only The Singles Network at Pelican need one book. Preserve is a network of single For more information go to Social Residents who get together for a Clubs/Bible Study on the Pelican variety of activities geared towards Preserve website. Those interested

in attending can contact: Jeanette McCauley [email protected] Vicki Klimowich [email protected] Bible Study Tuesdays 7:00pm Pelican Lounge Contact Roger and Kathy Davis for more information (239) 561-2704. Cigar Club Anyone interested in starting a Cigar Club can contact Larry Stern, 10580 Sevilla Dr. #101, (612) 790-1171. Chess Club Tuesday at 1:00pm Town Center Promenade All are welcome. Lawn Bowling on the Green Mondays at 3:00pm Roll up, roll up - no reservation required. All are welcome. Guidance provided if desired. Healthy Cooking Club If you are interested in joining the Healthy Cooking Club to exchange knowledge, learn new recipes and healthy cooking tips contact Jeannette Blonski at [email protected] NEW Horseback Riding Club If you are new to horseback riding or are an experienced rider, all are welcome. Monthly trail rides in the Crew Marsh (Cypress Dome) beautiful trails off of Corkscrew Road. Quality horses rented from Spartan Stables available. Lessons available too. If interested contact Carole Brokke [email protected]. Genealogy Club First Meeting - Thursday, January 12 6:30pm in Studio II Bring your computer, family notes and questions. Meet others who are interested in genealogy, help each other put together your family history, and find the resources to do so. Beginners welcome!

Lady Poker Players Wednesday - 7:00-9:30pm Card Room Contact Harriet Herman by calling (239) 313-5772 or email [email protected] for more information. No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Tournament Every Thursday 7:00pm Ring-Game some Mondays 6:30pm Card Room Go to http://thapp.weebly.com for more information. Men’s Poker Tuesday - 7:00pm Card Room Looking for a Friendly Game of Poker? Join us on the last Saturday of the month at 7:00pm in the Card Room. Please RSVP to Linda and Fred Tepper by calling (239) 768-9108 or email [email protected] especially if it is your first time playing. Everyone is welcome.

Please register for Art Classes by logging in to the Pelican Preserve Residents website and clicking on the Event Calendar or call (239) 985-1685. Participants cannot charge fees to their Town Center accounts. Painting with Suzanne Instructor: Suzanne Mikulka Thursdays 1:00-3:30pm Studio II - Fee: $15 each class Reservations are required! Please sign up early. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed supplies or a spot in the class. Classes limited to 15 participants. January 5 - Mini Beach Scene on Canvas January 12 - Winter Mugs (2) January 19 - Boutique Tissue Cover January 26 - Boutique Cover - Part II Chix with Stix, Needles & Hooks Meets on Mondays 12:00-4:00pm in the Sewing Studio The Chix with Stix meet all year long creating lap quilts, hats, bags and other items for charitable causes. All sewing levels are welcome to join. Fabric donations are always accepted!

Sunday Night Party Bridge 6:30pm in the Card Room Monday Duplicate Bridge Begins in January Mondays in Destinations Game time 1:00pm. Free lesson at 12:00pm. Table fee: $7 Light snacks and coffee will continue to be served but please bring sandwich, etc. if you are planning on lunch. Partners will be provided if we know ahead time. Contact (239) 768-2217 or (239) 823-8479 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Beginner Bridge Lessons Taught by Mary Anne Geppert Staring mid-January - 8 week course with cost depending upon the number participating. Contact Mary Anne (239) 768-2217. Wednesday Afternoon Contract Bridge Group 12:45-4:00pm in the Card Room This is an organized, social, mixed group (ladies and men) with players of all levels participating. During season

Sewing Seminar Instructor: Nancy Kohlbecker Tuesday, January 24 -10:00am Studio I Make a very easy, colorful and FUN tote out of a placemat. Photo of project will be on Sewing Room door. Fee: $15 - includes all materials. Bring sewing kit and lunch. Limit 12 participants. Call or email Nancy Kohlbecker to reserve your spot (239) 561-1650 or [email protected]. Knit Witz Wednesday and Friday 10:00am-12:00pm in the Card Room Knitting, crocheting, and kind of needlework “Knitting season” is November 1 - May 31

we play weekly and every other week during the summer months. Players should know common conventions (weak 2’s, Stayman and transfers) in order to play. Participants must sign up ahead of time. If you are interested in playing or have questions, please contact “CC” Carpenter (239) 791-8106 or email [email protected] Duplicate Bridge Thursday - 6:30pm Contact Herb Freese by email at [email protected]. Pinochle Club Monday - 7:00pm in the Card Room Five tables are available. For more information contact John and Carolyn Smith via email at [email protected]. Sheepshead Card Players Needed Thursday - 6:00pm Call Steve or Jan at (715) 499-0331 or email [email protected]. Mahjong Monday - 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

969-5026. Friday, January 6 - Stained Glass Suncatcher - 6:00pm - Fee: $ Monday, January 16 - Scented Sea Shell Jar Candle - 1:00pm - Fee: $25 Wednesday, January 25 - Wine Bottle Tiki Torch with Painted Beach Scene and Shells - 6:00pm - Fee: $30 Friday, January 27 - Stained Glass and Sea Shell Windchime - 6:00pm Fee: $40

Flower Pot Decorating - Paint or Decoupage Instructor: Sherry Nelson Friday, February 3 and 10 1:00-3:00pm Pots great for herbs, gifts, or birthday. Bring shells, glass or anything you Shell Art would like to decorate your pot. Fee: Instructor: Valerie Rees $12 - ceramic pot with tray, paint, mod Class sizes limited, please reserve your podge and brushes provided. spot early. Questions? Contact Sherry All supplies included. Please bring your [email protected] or (630) 373own glue gun. All shells are from the 0470. Gulf Coast and have been cleaned, sterilized, treated and predrilled. Snacks provided. Bring your own beverage/ wine. Questions? Contact Valerie (209)

Card Room For more information contact Harriet Herman (239) 313-5772. Euchre Monday - 7:00pm Beginning in January Chinese Mahjong Lessons Return Thursday - 2:00-4:30pm Beginning February 2 Card Room (or Promenade weather permitting) Come join us and learn to play this fun and exciting game. No mahjong experience necessary. Lessons conducted by Lynn Cabin. Questions? Call (847)987-0604. Hand & Foot Tuesday -1:00-3:00pm Card Room This is an organized game, not an open game. For more information contact Harriet Herman (239) 313-5772 Hand & Foot Canasta Tuesday 12:30-4:30pm Contact Faye Nieves (917) 572-7712 [email protected]

Water Color Painting Class Instructor: Robie Apelgren January 26, 27 and February 2, 3 9:30am-12:00pm Fee: $65 for four sessions - includes paper. All other supplies provided by the student. Subject to be determined. Please contact Robie once you have registered for the class so she can send you a supply list and prepare a few needed materials for the course. [email protected] (317) 7971532. Stained Glass Instructor: Carole Brokke Tuesdays beginning February 9:00am-12:00pm Classes held through April (or until your project is finished) Multiple sessions required to finish projects. Fee: $30 Space limited to 6-9 NEW students. Anyone with previous stained glass experience may join at any time. Projects may contain 5-15 pieces. Contact Carol Brokke to register at [email protected].

TOWN CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Destinations (239) 985-1688 Town Center Tuesday 5:00-9:00pm Happy hour and Themed Buffet Dinner 4:30-8:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 4:30-6:00pm Happy Hour

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00pm

Town Center reception desk for access.

Flip-Flops 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday-Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm Wednesday-Saturday Lunch until 3:00pm Bar bites menu available after 4:00pm

Pelican Lounge - Computer Room 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday Areas may be accessed after hours via access cards. Contact Sandy Royal at the

Fitness Center (239) 985-1751 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday

TOWN CENTER RESERVATION LINE FOR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS (239) 985-1685 Golf Shop (239) 985-1707 7:00am-5:00pm Daily

Administration Joe Smith

General Manager

(239) 985-1780

[email protected]

Debbie Bill

Resident Services

(239) 985-1770

[email protected]

Sandy Royal

Town Center Reception Office

(239) 985-1692

[email protected]

Scott Ortiz

Director of Food & Beverage

(239) 985-1734

[email protected]

Michael Fallacara

Executive Chef - The Club

(239) 985-1642

[email protected]

Jay Herman

Executive Chef - Town Center

(239) 985-1687

[email protected]

Corey Voiselle

Town Center- Assistant F&B Manager/ Banquets

(239) 985-1705

[email protected]

Joee Hauck

The Club - Assistant F&B Manager/Banquets

(239) 985-1706

[email protected]

Anabel Gutierrez

Restaurant Manager - Town Center

(239) 985-1702

[email protected]

Terri Lollio

Fitness & Activities Director

(239) 985-1749

[email protected]

Bob Green

Director of Tennis

(239) 985-1761

[email protected]

Carol Green

Racquet Sports Coordinator

(239) 985-1762

[email protected]

Stacy Logue

Club Communications

(239) 985-1755

[email protected]

Jim Torba

Director of Grounds

(239) 985-1718

[email protected]

David Startzel

Head Golf Professional

(239) 985-1703

[email protected]

Chris Pilgrim

Membership Director

(239) 985-1742

[email protected]

Jaren Tramontana

Assistant Golf Professional

(239) 985-1711

[email protected]

Gee Gee DeLeon

Club Member Services

(239) 985-1647

[email protected]

Food & Beverage

Soleil Health & Fitness

The Club

Security Gatehouse

(239) 768-1121

Property Manager Gina Manzo

Administrative Assistant

(239) 985-1634

[email protected]

Jason Olson

Property Manager

(239) 985-1628

[email protected]