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Meet George & Susan Boujoukos
What Was Your First Job?
Please submit your answer to darci.kopp@guestservices.com. We'll publish your answers in future newsletters!
George and Susan lived and met in Massachusetts.
Susan grew up in a small town, went to college, got married, and had animals before children. She loves volunteering and is involved at St. John's Episcopal Church and Collier Resource Center in Naples. George went to college, joined the Navy, and worked on Wall Street in New York for 40 years. In retirement, he participates in sports, which have become his mecca. They previously lived in a beautiful home in Windstar. They have lived in Naples for 20 years and have formed wonderful friendships at the beautiful Marbella.
Local Activity & Event Calendars
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City of Naples naplesgov.com/calendar
Florida Weekly naples.floridaweekly.com/events
Gulfshore Life gulfshorelife.com/things-to-do/calendar Mercato experiencemercato.com/events
Paradise Coast paradisecoast.com/things-to-do/events
2 11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove Groundhog Day
9 11:30 AM Brunch 2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove Super Bowl Tailgate Pregame 5:30-7:00 PM
Liz Black offers a variety of massages, facials, spa services and manis/pedis daily (Monday-Friday). Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
The Beauty Salon is open Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only (with Roberta) for all things hair. Call 239.248.1702 to make an appointment.
PLEASE RSVP
If you plan on an event or fitness is essential that in the mail concierge office.
11:30 AM Brunch
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM Mandala Coloring & Stencils/Art Room
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
3:00 PM Women's League Speaker Series/Pelican Bay CC
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour 10
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
3:00 PM Women's League Speaker Series/Pelican Bay CC
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour 17
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
2:00 PM Ice Cream Social/ Grand Salon
3:00 PM Women's League Speaker Series/Pelican Bay CC
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:30 AM The Wonderful World of Pearls Luncheon/ Cove Courtyard
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
5:00 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch) 11
Dr. Khan (By Appointment Only)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Laura Leary/Cove
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch) 18
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
9:00 AM Cars and Coffee 239/ Mercato 10:00 AM Coconut Point Art Festival 11:30 AM Brunch 1:00 PM UNO/Cove 9:00 AM American House/Grand 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 2:00 PM Songbirds/Barcelona 4:00 PM Poker Night/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour 23
Presidents' Day 24
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 3
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
3:00 PM Women's League Speaker Series/Pelican Bay CC
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour 4
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch) 25
Dr. Khan (By Appointment Only)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch)
9:00 AM American Exams/Dr. 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 11:15 AM Golden 2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona 5:30 PM Happy Hour 6:00 PM Art After The Baker
PLEASE RSVP on attending fitness class, it that you RSVP mail room or office. Thanks!
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Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Ladies' Lunch/ Courtyard
Ladies' Lunch – Wednesday, Feb. 5
Men's Lunch – Wednesday, Feb. 12 11:30 AM
Cove Courtyard
Enjoy informal conversation and lunch with fellow residents and staff. RSVP in the dining room.
Dominoes/Cove Hour 6
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
12
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Golden PAWS/Cove
Lunch/ Courtyard
Puzzles/Cove
1
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom
1:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
5:30 PM Happy Hour with The Flash Back Duo/ Barcelona 7
Bocce/West Deck Hour 13
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
19
American Hearing Open
House/Grand Salon
Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Scrabble/Cove
Songbirds/Barcelona
Night/Cove Hour
American Hearing
Exams/Dr. Office Yoga/Cove/Zoom
Golden PAWS/Cove Meeting/Barcelona Hour After Hours / Baker Museum Burger Night
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 10:00 AM Art In The Park / Fleischmann Park 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 11:30 AM Christina Talks IT/ Barcelona 2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 8 8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove French Night
Fish Fry & Lobster Night 15
Dr. Cibula (By Appointment Only)
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
5:30 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona Western Buffet Night (Cowboy Up—Dress to Impress) 14
Fish Fry & Lobster Night Dinner Specials For Two Valentine's Day
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9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
12:00 PM Father Joe/Library
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour & Birthday
Social with Marc Meyer/ Barcelona
Lunch Buffet (in The Cove)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Jesse King /Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 12:00 PM Book Club/Dining Room 1:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove 4:00 PM Bingo/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 8:00 AM Car Wash/Garage 10:00 AM Coconut Point Art Festival 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 11:30 AM Christina Talks IT/ Barcelona Steakhouse Night
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Gym 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM UNO/Cove Chef's Table 21
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove/Zoom 1:00 PM UNO/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
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FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
Chair Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 AM
The Cove/Zoom
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair. RSVP in the concierge office.
Christine Talks IT
Saturday, Feb. 1
(For Beginners)
Saturday, Feb. 15
(For Intermediate Users) 11:30 AM
Barcelona Room
Learn new skills and shortcuts. RSVP in the mail room.
Happy Hour
Thursday, Feb. 6
The Flash Back Duo + One Playing 50s, 60s and 70s tunes.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Thursday, Feb. 20
Birthday Social with pianist Marc Meyer.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Jesse King
Music that makes you feel. 5:30 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room.
Golden PAWS
Wednesday, Feb. 12 & 26 11:15 AM
Join us in The Cove to meet the newest Golden Retrievers training to become service animals. They arrive at 11:15 AM, visit The Cove residents, and go to the Grand Salon.
Cardio Circuit
Every Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM
Every Saturday 11:00 AM Gym
This is an advanced 30-minute group class featuring a variety of exercises for a full-body workout designed to improve strength and cardiovascular health. Limited to 6 people per class. RSVP in the concierge office.
Bocce Ball
Wednesday, Feb. 12 4:00 PM West Deck
Join us for a casual evening with cocktails as new and existing friends learn, play, and observe bocce ball. RSVP in the mail room, whether you are playing or observing/cheering. If dining with us afterward, please call the dining room.
Hearing Open House
Wednesday, Feb. 19
9:00 AM-1:00 PM Grand Salon
Meet the American Medical Hearing Center team and schedule an upcoming hearing exam appointment on Feb. 26 in the doctor's office.
RSVP for events or fitness classes via email. Click on the icon in each box.
Poker Night
Wednesday, Feb. 19
4:00-6:30 PM
The Cove RSVP in the mail room.
Water Aerobics
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11:00 AM Pool
Water aerobics offers a low-impact workout, blending cardiovascular exercise with the resistance of water.
Fellowship with Father Joe Thursday, Feb. 20 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.
Friday, Feb. 21
4:00 PM
The Cove
Don’t miss your chance to win big! Buy one card for $10 or three cards for $20. $1 and $5 bills appreciated. RSVP in the mail room.
Resident Birthdays
Jill McCabe – February 2
Judy Duken – February 5
Nak Shim – February 7
Matty Hasson – February 22
Helene Demisay – February 24
John Kamp – February 26
Had Asiel – February 29
Staff Birthdays
Ann Marie Nuccio – February 3
Vladimir Pon Marenco – February 22
Tammy McDonald – February 24
Viktoras Metrofanis – February 26
Staff Anniversaries
Jaidy Fernandez-Rodriguez – 10 Years
Darci Kopp – 2 Years
Ann Marie Nuccio – 2 Years
Orlando Vargas – 2 Years
Alyssa Ranucci – 1 Year
If you would like to sponsor or co-sponsor a Birthday Social, please contact Eda or Darci for details at least a month in advance—they would be happy to assist!
(1) Ringing in the New Year with laughter, love, and a full table.
(2) Jim and Michel. (3) Our team is the best. (4) New Year's Eve's decorations and dinner didn't disappoint. (5) Hanukkah lights meet Christmas cheer. (6) Lynne and her sister Lodi in matching Christmas pajamas. (7) Wishing you love, light, and peace in 2025.
Joan celebrating her birthday with Steve and Diane!
The Wonderful World of Pearls Luncheon
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 AM for an entertaining, informative and fun presentation about the wonderful world of pearls. You'll have an opportunity to shop a wonderful selection of quality pearl jewelry including new designs at incredible savings. All ladies attending will receive a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings as our gift for attending! Reservations required. $27.50 per person. RSVP in the mail room.
Relax, Rejuvenate & Restore
Liz Black has 30+ years of experience in wellness and holistic healing, offering a variety of massages, facials, spa services and manicures/pedicures. Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
The Beauty Salon is open Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only (with Roberta) for all things hair. Call 239.248.1702 to make an appointment.
Dr. Alexis, a doctor of acupuncture, specializes in pain management and facial treatments. Call 941.993.6454 to make an appointment.
For those reading the digital newsletter, RSVPing for events and fitness classes is easy! Click the envelope icon (on the Activities Page), and an email to Darci will pop up. Add a note if need be and hit send. She'll include you on the sign-up sheet.
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