Upcoming Events Sat, Feb 25- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sat, Feb 25- Set up for Island Luau starting at 12 pm at Saint James City Civic Center, 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. Sun, Feb 26- Eleventh Annual Island Luau set up begins at 9 am, and the event runs 1 pm- 5 pm at Saint James City Civic Center, 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. Sat, March 4- John R. Wood Bean Bag Tournament starting at 1 pm, in Saint James City. Details coming soon. Mon, March 6- March Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Location TBD. Mon, March 13- March General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm at House of Omelets, 900 SW Pine Island Rd in Cape Coral. See details below. Thurs, March 16- Pine Island Elementary SpringFest 5-7 pm. Volunteers needed. Details coming soon. Sat, March 18- Bag N Tag Pancake Breakfast Event starting at 8 am. Details coming soon. Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms. |
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From the Board To my sister Matlacha Hookers – It has been six months since Hurricane Ian turned our lives upside down. On the one hand, it has been hard to see our neighbors struggle and leave our island. But on the other hand, the pride I have working side by side with you makes me proud. We have worked hard to ensure our Pine Island area stood against many odds. But now is the time not to give up and keep going. So many people are thankful for all the supplies, cleanups, hugs, smiles, and listening. It is mid-season, and we have a lot of events to support over the next six weeks, including the Island Luau this Sunday at St James City Civic Center. The Island Luau is sold out for the third year in a row! If you volunteered, please show up on time with your Hawaiian Luau Smiles and Flowers. Let’s show this island that we can also have some fun too! With Hooker hugs, Joanne Morin Correia Executive Board Member |
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Shout Out to Walk-A-Thon Volunteers A huge THANK YOU is in order for all of the Matlacha Hookers who helped out at the Pine Island Elementary Walk-A-Thon on February 15: Joyce Boyer, Rita Kemp, Kathleen Marquis, Nicole McQuade, Christy Rau, and Lori Tidwell. Way to make a positive difference, ladies! |
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Island Luau Event February 26 The Island Luau event is SOLD OUT! There will not be any tickets sold at the door. Please contact Sherri 816-200-4100 with any questions. We are still looking for volunteers to help out with the food area. Please contact Sherri 816-200-4100 to find out more info. If you want to volunteer in other areas and have not signed up yet, please contact Joanne 603-494-0780 or Sandy 305-849-1539. Set up is on Saturday, February 25, starting at 12 pm. We can always use a few more hands! Come on out and we'll get finished faster! You can still bring bottles of wine for the Mystery Wine area. Please contact Lucinda 574-229-8180 |
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Hooker Hugs to the American Legion Post 136 for their generous donation to our Hurricane Relief Fund! Monday, a handful of Hookers, Aaron from the legion, and two residents who were there for supplies handed out 200 gallons of paint, 200 buckets or joint compound, 100 large and 100 small storage totes, 3- 1lb boxes of drywall screws to 66 island residents! This included 10 deliveries! |
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OUTDOOR ISLAND MARKET Saturday, February 25 9 AM - 2 PM Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Keep It Local! This great event is continuing to encourage people to shop and support our local island community throughout the year. The Matlacha Hookers will be there and could use your help. Contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 |
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General Membership Meeting Monday, March 13, 2023 House of Omelets 900 SW Pine Island Rd Doors open at 5 pm. The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm. If you're unable to make it, please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/205631989
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 205-631-989 Please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! (Keep reading to the end of this newsletter for more details.) |
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It's never been a better time to think about getting away from it all! Plan on purchasing a raffle ticket at the next General Meeting and support the Matlacha Hooker's General Fund | | |
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Pine Island Food Pantry News The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: bar soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent, canned diced tomatoes, and all types of crackers (saltines, Ritz, Townhouse, oyster/soup). 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, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more. Thank you! |
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Membership Information New password for website will be updated this week! 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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