Upcoming Events

 

 

Thurs, Dec 21- Christmas Caroling in Matlacha and Bokeelia meeting at 5:30 pm. Shoreview Dr in Matlacha, Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party. Questions? Contact DJ 239-910-3829.

 

Sat, Dec 30- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below.

 

Sun, Dec 31- Jug Creek Jubilee 11 am- 5 pm. Jug Creek Fish House & Marina 16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia. Volunteers needed. See details below.

 

Tues, Jan 2- January Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia, just north of the center.

 

Mon, Jan 8- January General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below.

 

Sat, Jan 13- Adopt-A-Road starting at 8:30 am. Blue Dog Bar and Grill 4597 Pine Island Rd in Matlacha. Volunteers needed. See details below.

 

Mon, Jan 22- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center.

 

 

Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms.

Madam's Corner

To all of the Christmas Elves,

 

This is truly the most wonderful time of the year!  And with just a few more days left before Christmas, I'll remind you again to take a moment and some time for yourselves.  The wonderment is all around you!  Embrace that wonderment and enjoy this season of sharing and giving.  Pack up your family and friends and hop into a vehicle after dark, and drive around and enjoy the lights of the season.  That's another place you'll see smiles on those faces near and dear to you.

This Thursday, December 21st, is our last Christmas Caroling outing for the year!!  Please, please meet at 'Matlacha on Shoreview' at 5:30pm and we will perform for the GPICC (Chamber) Holiday Party.  From there, we'll head over to Bokeelia: Street Eatz, the Eagle's Nest, and wrap it up at Capt'n Con's.  The best part?  We will have raised over $5,500 for the FISH Christmas Basket Brigade, and we may set a new record this year!!  

I truly wish you all a joyous and very Merry Christmas!!

 

Madam DJ and your 2023 Board

Help Wanted with Google Docs!

The Matlacha Hookers Board is looking for a member to help with Google Docs. Specifically, we're looking for someone who can create a survey that will also compile results. Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009.

25th Anniversary Shirts are Ready for Pick Up

The 25th Anniversary T-shirts have arrived! For those who purchased in the second order wave, please contact Jill Filgut 847-977-9125 and arrange to pick up your shirt. Shirts may be picked up at 5830 Genesee Pkwy in Bokeelia, or at the January General meeting.

The Merchandise Team thanks you for your support!

Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team Needs You!

The Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team is really getting around! We'll be selling our wares all over town. Come out and shop, and volunteer! Check us out at these upcoming events:

 

 

Outdoor Island Market

Saturday, December 30th 9am - 2pm

Fishers of Men Lutheran Church

10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City

Shifts available: 8:15- 10:15 am, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, 12:15- 2:15 pm.

(Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for your shift.)

 
Jug Creek Jubilee
Sunday, December 31st 11am to 5pm

Jug Creek Marina & Fish House

16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia

Shifts available: 10 am- noon, noon- 2:30 pm, 2:30-5 pm.

(Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for your shift.)

 

 

The Matlacha Merchandise Team needs volunteers at these fun events!

Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009

Jug Creek Jubilee 12/31 ~ Volunteers Needed

The Matlacha Hookers will be the highlighted non-profit at the event. We will be doing two 50/50 Raffles and will have a free vendor spot to sell our merchandise.

There will also be a couple carnival games that will have an opportunity for our volunteers to help with.

 

If interested in volunteering that day

please call/text or email Julia Gaylor. 12thmadam.julia@gmail.com or

239-298-1113

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

11-2pm 50/50 - FILLED

2pm-5pm 50/50 - 3 needed

10:30 - 2pm Carnival Games - 2 needed

2pm - 5pm Carnival Games - 1 needed

 

The event will be at Jug Creek Fish House & Marina 16498 Tortuga Street, Bokeelia

 

General Membership Meeting

Monday, January 8, 2024

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!

The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

Please bring any unwanted jewelry you would like to donate to the

Chic Boutique at the Island Luau.

 

We are also collecting coconuts for Island Luau decor, as well as basket making supplies, gift cards, and items for Island Luau baskets.

(Please see the Island Luau section below for more details.)

 

And, as always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! 

🌺 Island Luau Event 🌺

Island Luau Planning Meetings January 2024 – April 2024

Island Luau Event is on Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, at Saint James City Civic Center

   

2024 Luau Meeting Schedule

 

Jan 22, 2024 – All members

 

The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Salty Girls Island Cafe, 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center.

 

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! Let us know f you are not on our meeting notes email list. 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

Reminder to please bring to every meeting:

~ any unwanted jewelry (for the Chic Boutique)

~ coconuts, which are needed for decor

~ regular size bottles of wine, value $10+ for the Mystery Wine (we need 200 for the event)

🌺 Thank you!!! 🌺

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

The Island Luau is on Facebook! Click here to check it out and please share!
Click here to purchase Island Luau Tickets! They make great Christmas gifts!

Adopt-A-Road 2024

Hey all you trashy Hookers!

Welcome in the New Year with our first 2024 Adopt-A-Road clean up! Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday January 13th at 8:30 am.  We'll meet in Matlacha at Blue Dog.  Depending on the construction situation, we'll go east to Miceli's and west to Yucatan - both sides of the street. 

We'll equip everyone with trash pickers, safety vests, gloves, trash bags, bug spray and plenty of water.  The more people that show up, the faster the clean up goes. We're usually done in less than 90 minutes.  We team up in pairs and head out with half going towards the Yucatan and the other half towards Miceli's.  

We'll have a sign up sheet at the January 8 meeting - but feel free to show up with or without signing up.  Grab your hubby, neighbor, best friend - this is an activity that nets immediate results .  Afterwards you can proudly drive thru Matlacha knowing that you have made an amazing difference in our community.  Plus - a little fresh air and exercise is a great way to kick off the weekend. Thanks in advance for your participation.  We're looking forward to seeing your smiling faces on Saturday January 13th.

Great stocking stuffers or Valentine's Day gift! Drawing Date 2/12/2024

RENEWALS !!

Renewals continue for the 2024!

Get yourself renewed for the new year!

Membership Renewal 2024

Pine Island Food Pantry News

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!

Matlacha Hookers Spreading EVEN MORE Holiday Cheer!

Caroling at Tarpon Lodge

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