WELCOME BACK PARTY
Mark your calendars for our Roaring Twenties-themed party on Thursday, October 17, from 6:00-9:00 PM. It will include an outdoor buffet on the West Deck with entertainment by Wendy Renee. Dress to impress. RSVP in the mail room.
North Naples' longestrunning, largest, pet-friendly farmer's market takes place every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Galleria Shoppes at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road. Farmer’s Market
Fellowship with Father Joe
For a bright spot in your day, spend an hour with a delightful person, Father Joe from St. John’s Episcopal Church. He is a fabulous listener, and we chat. Then he does a short service and joins us for lunch. When we say he is joyful, we mean it. We are truly grateful to our dear friend and The Marbella resident Marilyn Hibbert for introducing Father Joe to us eight years ago.
–Jim/Michal Sommer & Lynn Merriwether
Art After Hours
Artis—Naples invites the community to enjoy Art After Hours at The Baker Museum on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 PM; the next event is October 30. With live music performed by local musicians, food and beverages, and free admission to all museum exhibitions, Art After Hours is a fun evening of art and entertainment for audiences of all ages.
My First Day in the USA
All musicians have a menu of stage stories that capture moments when something goes wrong in front of the audience. This one tops the charts of public embarrassment and is inseparable from my journey toward my American Dream.
In 1997, I was among an international group of young pianists at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati. Having dreamed of coming to America since my early teens, this was a larger-than-life event. Local families hosted all contestants, and mine, all native Ohioans, went out of their way to make my first American day unforgettable. They booked a VIP booth for the Cincinnati Reds game! The truth is that I didn’t know who the Cincinnati Reds were or what the game was. I cheerfully agreed and, holding my breath partook in the merriment of the spectator sport.
My host family was so excited to give me the ultimate experience that they got me to do a guest announcement! So, up to the radio booth, I went, somewhat excited and nervous by the prospect of speaking to the crowd of tens of thousands at the game, which I, at that point, couldn’t remember the name of. After reading the score, I was told to wish the team good luck. The surprise of having to improv caught me off guard, and in the heat of the moment, having completely forgotten what it was they were playing, I blurted out: “I wish you to win the basketball Olympics.” The stadium went silent, and as I listened to a cacophony of gasps and giggles, I realized I said something entirely wrong. My face and name were on all the screens around the arena, zooming closer in. I looked bewildered and flushed and realized that I may have insulted 40,000+ Ohioans. My future American life flashed before me, and I thought my career was over before it began.
How could I possibly win anything after such a public fiasco? Luckily, my 16-year-old self was a dramatic overthinker. As I was meeting people over the next two weeks of the competition, they would jokingly call me the Basketball Olympics guy. It didn’t prevent me from winning the grand prize, but it sure made my first day in the USA unforgettable.
Join me on October 24 at 5:30 PM for a presentation of great music and more fun stories that never make it to the playbill’s program notes. Grand Piano Series has just announced our new season at our new venue, Artis—Naples. We are thrilled to bring the highest caliber music to our area’s premier performing arts center. To learn more about us and for tickets, visit grandpianoseries.org.
• Do you experience any degree of hearing loss?
• Do you rely on a family member or friend to help with your phone calls?
• Do you need help understanding phone messages?
• Do you find yourself asking people to speak louder or repeat themselves?
• Do you watch movies or television with captions on?
Many people have trouble hearing on the phone, even with hearing aids.
A CapTel Captioned Telephone works like any other phone, except you see captions of everything the caller says; it is like captioning on your TV. These phones are free for those who have difficulty hearing or understanding. CapTel service is part of a federally funded program regulated by the FCC and is exclusively designed for individuals with hearing loss under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is no cost to use the captioning service, but requires internet. Free installation and training are provided.
How do you get one? Don't hesitate to contact your local CapTel Outreach Educator, Mickie Oliva, at 954.415.9469 (call/text) or email mickie.oliva@oeius.org
PLEASE RSVP
If you plan on attending an event or fitness class, it is essential that you RSVP in the mail room or concierge office. Thanks!
11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
DOCTORS
Dr. Khan, Concierge/General 239.304.8902
Dr. Cibula, Podiatrist 239.261.6672
Dr. Alexis , Acupuncturist 941.993.6454
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
9:00 AM Cars and Coffee 239/ Mercato
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
11:30 AM Brunch
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove 1:30 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
Dr. Khan (By Appointment Only)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Laura Leary/Cove
11:00 AM Chair
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour 5:30 PM Bocce/West
11:30 AM Brunch 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour 8
1:30 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
10:00 AM Flu Shots/Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
2:00 PM Ice Cream Social/ Grand Salon
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
AM Chair
AM Golden 2:00 PM Jigsaw
5:30 PM Happy Hour Sandwich 13
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:30 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 21
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
5:30 PM Happy Hour 15
11:00 AM Chair
11:00 AM Hearing Grand 1:00 PM Coloring/Cove 4:00 PM Poker Night/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Pasta 20
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
Dr. Khan (By Appointment Only)
10:00 AM Flu Shots/Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 10:00 AM Medicare Presentation/ Barcelona
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
1:30 PM Mahjong/Venetian
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
5:30 PM Happy Hour 22
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove 1:00 PM Coloring/Cove 1:30 PM Mahjong/Venetian
5:30 PM Happy Hour 1
2:00 PM Harpist Christian Bell / Grand Salon 5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 11:00 AM Volunteer Grand 11:15 AM Golden 2:00 PM UNO/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Burger
American Medical (By Appointment 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour 6:00 PM Art After The Baker
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Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Checkers/Cove Hour
Bocce/West Deck
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Golden PAWS/Cove Puzzles/Cove Hour
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Social Hour/Barcelona Monthly Buffet Dinner 4
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM Listen & Laugh/ Grand Salon
1:00 PM Coloring/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
12:00 PM Déjeuner with Michelle/ Cove Courtyard
1:00 PM Coloring/Cove
8:00 AM Farmer's Market/ Galleria Shoppes 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 2:00 PM UNO/Cove 3
5
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
Sandwich Night 10
16
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
5:30 PM Social Hour/Barcelona 11
Fish Fry & Lobster Night 12
Dr. Cibula (By Appointment Only) 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 2:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
8:00 AM Farmer's Market/ Galleria Shoppes 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove French Night 9
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
12:00 PM Fellowship with Father Joe/Library
2:00 PM UNO/Cove
Hearing Open House/ Salon Coloring/Cove Night/Cove Hour Night 17
23
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Volunteer Open House/ Salon
Golden PAWS/Cove
UNO/Cove Hour
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
Fish Fry & Lobster Night 19
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
2:00 PM Facial Party/Spa 5:00 PM Bingo/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
6:00 PM Welcome Back Party/ Birthday Social/ West Deck 18
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
12:00 PM Book Club/Capri Room
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
5:30 PM Piano Social Hour with Konstantin /Barcelona 25
8:00 AM Farmer's Market/ Galleria Shoppes 8:00 AM Car Wash/Garage 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
Steakhouse Night
30
Medical Hearing Exams Only)
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Dominoes/Cove Hour
After Hours/ Baker Museum
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
8:00 AM Farmer's Market/ Galleria Shoppes 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove Chef's Table 24
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
The Beauty Salon is open Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only for all things hair (call Roberta at 239.248.1702) and nails (call Dawn at 239.289.7018). Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday
Burger Night 26
German Night 31
11:00 AM Balance & Strength/Cove
Liz Black offers a variety of massages, facials and spa services daily (Monday-Friday). Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
Halloween Party
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
Chair Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
11:00 AM
The Cove/Zoom
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair; improve flexibility, stability and relax. RSVP in the concierge office.
Happy Hour
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
5:30-6:30 PM
RSVP in the mail room.
Bridge
Every Monday 4:00 PM
The Cove
Join us for cards followed by dinner. Meet at 3:30 PM for chat bridge in the Venetian Room —open game to learn a variety of hands and plays. RSVP in the mail room; indicate if you'll dine afterward.
Water Aerobics
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9:30 AM
Pool
Water aerobics offers a low-impact workout, blending cardiovascular exercise with the resistance of water.
New Time!
Balance & Strength
Every Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM
The Cove RSVP in the concierge office.
Sip & Supper
Every Tuesday
5:30 PM
Barcelona Room
Join us for a cocktail, and make reservations with the dining room for the community table afterward. RSVP in the mail room.
New Event!
Listen & Laugh
Friday, Oct. 4
1:00 PM
Grand Salon
Join us for a light-hearted, inspiring short story.
Violinist Laura Leary
Tuesday, Oct. 8
1:00 PM
The Cove
Laura will play her violin while strolling from room to room in The Cove. She is a master of all music. Make a song request or join a singalong.
Flu Shots
Monday, Oct. 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM Monday, Oct. 28
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Barcelona Room
Get your flu shot! It protects from severe illness and helps safeguard those around you. RSVP in the mail room.
RSVP for events or fitness classes via email. Click on the icon in each box.
Hearing Open House
Wednesday, Oct. 16
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Grand Salon
Meet the team from the American Medical Hearing Center and schedule an upcoming hearing exam appointment on Wednesday, October 30.
Poker Night
Wednesday, Oct. 16
4:00-6:00 PM
The Cove RSVP in the mail room.
Fellowship with Father Joe
Thursday, Oct. 17
12:00 PM
Library
Join Father Joe Maiocco from St. John’s for a short meeting and prayer followed by lunch in dining room. Open to all faiths. RSVP in the mail room.
Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, Oct. 23
11:00 AM
Grand Salon
Collier County Government employee Meredith Gavin will host an open house sharing available local volunteer opportunities and more.
Harpist Christian Bell
Tuesday, Oct. 29
2:00 PM
Grand Salon
Join us for soothing harp music with Christian.
PHOTOS
Resident Birthdays
Carolyn Tate – 10/2
Roberta Jensen – 10/12
Dick Jensen – 10/14
Mort Corn – 10/18
Peter Kiely – 10/20
Ed Curtis – 10/23
Linda Mullen – 10/27
Charley Horton – 10/28
Pat Asiel – 10/31
Staff Birthdays
Jaidy Fernandez-Rodriguez – 10/1
Nicole Pasek Grieser – 10/2
Yensi Morales Arauz – 10/3
Carmen Randall – 10/5
Gary Vincent – 10/6
Luidmila Vasquez – 10/10
Elizabeth Pena – 10/12
Amanda Rivez Martinez – 10/18
Michael Giusto – 10/18
Thomas Collins – 10/21
Milagros Croas – 10/24
Karen White – 10/28
Staff Anniversaries
Loretta Alejandro – 24 Years
Klarita Ivanaj – 24 Years
Jackie Gonzalez – 22 Years
Jenny Vila – 22 Years
Tammy McDonald – 18 Years
Mary Pena – 18 Years
Hector Caro – 16 Years
Jessica Faiola – 16 Years
Dawn Mastrodicasa – 13 Years
Joel Greif – 10 Years
Susan Campbell – 6 Years
Jennifer Grissom – 6 Years
Juana Paola Pedro Gaspar – 3 Years
Sandra Lee McDaries – 3 Years
Michael Patterson – 2 Years
Oscar Arevalos – 1 Year
Jenasia Odney – 1 Year
(1) Celebrating August's birthdays. (2) Penny at front desk celebrating her birthday. (3) The Calendar Girls were a hit.
(4) Joy, Joan, Jackie & Rainey. (5) Marguerite & her caretaker enjoying Social Hour. (6) Pianist David Osborne entertains. (7) Piano Series Concert with Konstantin. (8) Improve your flexibility and
Need stamps? Stop by the executive office. We can stamp your mail and charge your account.
Facial Party
Fridays
Join Liz Black for a facial party in the spa on Friday, October 18, from 2:00-3:00 PM. Try different products. Receive free samples and a gift. Light, healthy refreshments served. RSVP in the mail room.
Relax, Rejuvenate & Restore at The Cove Day Spa
Liz Black has 30+ years of experience in wellness and holistic healing, offering a variety of massages and facials. Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
The Beauty Salon is open Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only for all things hair (call Roberta at 239.248.1702) and nails (call Dawn at 239.289.7018).
Eyelash and men's grooming appointments by request. Call 239.593.2330 to make an appointment with Gabriella. Dr. Alexis, a doctor of acupuncture, specializes in pain management and facial treatments. Call 941.993.6454 to make an appointment.
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