January is a very busy month for MCA members

By Jeff Margolis

January will be a very busy month for members of MCA. In addition to monthly discussion groups, dining events and athletic activities, the following six special tours have been arranged for members to enjoy.

Tour of Collier County Jail and Court House –Jan. 10

Learn about the Collier County judicial system and have an opportunity to question members of the sheriff’s office. Walk through the jail and learn about the procedure for processing inmates. Visit courtrooms and see live court sessions (subject to daily schedule). Depending on the schedule, there is the possibility that a sitting judge will join the group and answer questions from the MCA members.

Tour the Collier County Mosquito Control Center – Jan. 11

The tour to the Collier District Mosquito Control provides a unique opportunity to learn how the District contributes to a healthy, high quality of life in Southwest Florida by applying sound science and utilizing the best practices in mosquito control, while continuously searching for new solutions to mosquito control.

Tour of WGCU at FCGU – Jan. 20

WGCU Public Media is Southwest Florida’s source for PBS and NPR. It provides quality programming 24 hours a day. WGCU is a trusted storyteller, teacher, theater, library and traveling companion. As a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU’s mission is to provide educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in South and Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, three radio services and multiple digital media platforms, WGCU delivers national and international programming, as well as develops and produces awardwinning informative and educational local content.

Tour of Guadalupe Center – Jan. 25

Guadalupe Center is located in Immokalee, Florida. Its mission is to break the cycle of poverty through high-quality educational opportunities designed to improve the future for local children. Our tour will provide us with a unique tour of Immokalee, as well as an in-depth visit to the educational facility. Our guide will also answer questions about volunteer opportunities for members to mentor the students. Before returning from our tour, we will enjoy lunch together at an authentic Mexican restaurant (lunch not included in cost).

Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours and lunch – Jan. 26

Join fellow MCAers for a mangrove airboat tour that includes a one-hour boat ride, a trip to an animal sanctuary and an alligator show. Lunch at the famous Everglades Rod & Gun Club will follow the sanctuary and show.

Tour of Arthrex Naples headquarters – Jan. 27

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. With a corporate mission of helping surgeons treat their patients better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year.

MCA will join this public tour of Arthrex’s headquarters in Naples. Th e tour will illustrate the vibrant atmosphere of rapid product innovation, medical research and surgeon collaboration. The sprawling campus houses corporate and manufacturing operations as well as Arthrex’s premier Medical Education Center, which serves as an education destination for surgeons from around the world to learn about new products and techniques through hands-on surgical skills training programs. Food and beverages will be provided.

To join any of these tours or to join MCA, go to the MCA website at MCANaples.org or click the QR code with this article.