Upcoming Events Sat, Nov 25- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, Nov 27- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Fri, Dec 1- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Clubs/Restaurants) meeting at 5:30 pm. Winn-Dixie parking lot 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City, near the car wash. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Sun, Dec 3- Holiday House of Hope presented by The Beacon of Hope. Family Day 1- 4 pm. Tarpon Lodge 13771 Waterfront Dr in Bokeelia. Mon, Dec 4- December Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Mon, Dec 4 thru Fri, Dec 8- Holiday House Shop at Pine Island Elementary 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Fri, Dec 8- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Clubs) meeting at 5:30 pm. Winn-Dixie parking lot 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City, near the car wash. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Sat, Dec 9- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Boat Parade/Restaurants) meeting at 5:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Mon, Dec 11- December General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Sat, Dec 16- FISH Basket Brigade Gift Distribution 9 am- 1 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. Contact Darcy 954-816-9779. Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms. |
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Ladies, What a whirlwind week this has been since our meeting on the 13th, as I officially retired on Friday!! And I've got to share that I spent the weekend just taking it in and resting. I was absolutely exhausted... I am grateful and thankful that our paths have crossed, and that you have made a difference in my life. Life is very good!! On behalf of the 2023 Board of Directors, I wish you, your families and friends, a very Happy Thanksgiving. Blessings to you all, Madam DJ |
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Congrats to the 2024 Board! |
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Madam President - Linda Bohacek
Vice Madam - Carolyn Ryzanych
Treasurer - Deb Syring
Secretary - Monca Kochel
Chaplain - Anna Van Kirk
Directors
Donna Trusik
Tracy Chapple
Kelly LaMagna
1 year Director - Joyce Boyer
Lorie Tidwell
Darcy Conner |
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Hurricane Ian Grants- Round Two Recipients |
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Renewals continue for the 2024! Get yourself renewed for the new year! |
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It's Back! Outdoor Island Market |
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Saturday, November 25 9 AM - 2 PM Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Keep It Local! This great event encourages people to shop and support our local island community throughout the year. This is the first one of the season and should be busy for holiday shopping! Come shop and volunteer! **Members still have an opportunity to purchase (or order if your size is not available) our 25th Anniversary t-shirts for members only!** The Matlacha Merchandise team needs two volunteers per shift. Shifts available: 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, and 12:15- 2:30 pm. Call or text Jill Filgut at 847-977-9925. Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Island Luau Planning Meetings October 2023 – April 2024 Island Luau Event is on Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, at Saint James City Civic Center 2024 Luau Meeting Schedule Nov 27, 2023 – All members – starting the sub-area discussions. Meeting begins at 6:00 pm, at Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Dec 18, 2023 (Christmas) – All members Jan 22, 2024 – All members Feb 19, 2024 (One week before the event) – All members Feb 24, 2024, Sat, Setup Crews Feb 25. 2024, Sun, Luau Event! Mar 25, 2024 – Financials Meeting (check presented April at General Meeting) Apr 22, 2024 – 2025 Luau Event Planning Here is how you can plan to help us: Put these dates on your calendar and show up. All are welcome! If you are not on our meeting notes email list, let us know. What are your talents and interests? Do you like to decorate? Do you have organizational skills or catering knowledge? We need your help. Call or text Sandy Kerr 305-849-1539. Linda Bohacek, Joanne Correia, and Sandy Kerr, Island Luau Co-Chairs |
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Reminder to please bring to every meeting: ~ any unwanted jewelry (for the Chic Boutique) ~ corks, which are needed for decor ~ regular size bottles of wine, value $10+ for the Mystery Wine (we need 200 for the event) 🌺 Thank you!!! 🌺 |
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It's time to start planning your basket ideas for the Island Luau! We need items to put in baskets, gift certificates from eateries that you frequent, and basket making supplies such as toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, crinkle paper, tissue paper, extra large basket bags, and clear scotch tape. Please bring these items to the December, January, and February General Membership and Island Luau Committee meetings. Questions? Contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 or Lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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Pine Island Elementary Holiday House Shop |
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The Pine Island Elementary CPTO is excited to announce the dates for their Holiday House Shop! It will be open December 4 through December 8, and they are asking for volunteers. This shop gives students a chance to shop for gifts for their family and friends and keep it a special surprise. It will only be open in the mornings before school starts, except for December 7 when it will be open through lunch periods. There are multiple tasks they need help with, including cashier, wrapping, and shopping assistant. Click the button below for more details and to sign up! Reminder: a volunteer form needs to be on file with the office. Questions? Contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433. |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Monday, December 11, 2023 American Legion Post 136 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City Doors open at 5 pm to start ordering food and beverages. Reminder: the American Legion only accepts cash! Please bring any unwanted jewelry you would like to donate to the Chic Boutique at the Island Luau. We are also collecting corks for Island Luau decor, as well as basket making supplies, gift cards, and items for Island Luau baskets. (Please see the Island Luau section above for more details.) And, as always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Pine Island Food Pantry News |
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The Pine Island Food Pantry is in need of the following items: dry cereal, canned soup (NO cream soup), diced tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, saltines, crackers, individually wrapped kids' snacks. Please bring donations to the next General Meeting or drop off at one of the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Centennial Bank, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am. Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more. Thank you! |
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New password for website was updated February 27th. Members Only Area Password: @HMP23 |
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Herald and website content submissions, along with questions or concerns, should be sent to Christy Rau at MHwebmistress@gmail.com. Please do not email Christy by replying to, or forwarding a Herald publication. Since we use the free version of WIX for both our website and emails, the Herald emails actually go out under a different email address, which she does not have access to. |
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