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Men’s Cultural Alliance
from Connections 2023
by jewishnaples
On Nov. 15, 2012, a group of men gathered at the offices of Jewish Federation of Collier County (old name) to discuss the formation of a men’s group similar to the Women’s Cultural Alliance.
One month later, on Dec. 17 of that year, the very first MCA luncheon (originally designated as Men Enjoying Leisure) was held at Brio restaurant in Naples, attended by 60 men. It has been 10 years since that inaugural event and the organization’s membership boasts almost 700 members.
From that singular luncheon has sprung dozens of activity clubs and events that go on throughout the year. MCA’s diverse activities include golf, pickleball, birding, bocce ball and discussion groups that include book discussions, financial health, Israel, science, medical issues, travelogues and a highly regarded documentary film program. MCA also offers trips and tours to view the many offerings of the state of Florida.
The organization strives to be a community partner with members volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Bikes for Tykes. Members are always encouraged to start new groups and activities to meet the expanding interests of a growing membership.
MCA president Michael Sobol cordially invites men in the Greater Naples community to join MCA. For information on becoming a member, please visit the website, mcanaples.org. Weekly emails are sent to all members with a listing of events and sign-up instructions.
The Men’s Cultural Alliance is an affinity group of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
