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Social Calendar
2022-2023 Social Calendar
NOVEMBER ‘22
Welcome Back — Rio Friday, November 11
6 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Carnival dress Entertainment: DJ Ceron NYC is bringing the Rio de Janeiro Carnival to Naples to kick off the new season. Brazil won’t feel so far away as the sights and sounds of the biggest festival in the world welcome you back to your club. Join us in your brightest Carnival costumes to eat, drink, and samba the night away!e you back
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, November 18
11 a.m., Ballroom Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 24
4-7 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred A lavish dinner buffet featuring all your classic Thanksgiving favorites.
Allegretta
Allegretta
Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 30
11 a.m., Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Lunch to follow. Please look for your proxy in the mail and return it at your earliest convenience. This is a members-only event.
DECEMBER ‘22
76th Annual Fleet Review & Commissioning Ceremony Saturday, December 3
Reception: 9:15 a.m. First Boats Arrive: 9:45 a.m. Program: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:15 a.m., South Lawn Dress: Club uniform Watch the “Fleet of Yachts” parade through Naples Bay at this time-honored club tradition. After the blessing of the fl eet, join us in the clubhouse for lunch.
Men’s Book Club Tuesday, December 6
11:15 a.m., Founder’s Room Buried at the Lake by Dan Petrosini
Tree Lighting & Snowfl ake Ball Thursday, December 8
Reception: 5 p.m. Lighting Ceremony: 5:45 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Dancing: 7 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Semi-formal, jackets recommended Ring in the holiday season at this remixed NYC tradition. Countdown to the lighting of the Naples Yacht Club tree and sing along with carolers during a festive dinner followed by dancing.
Jingle & Mingle Ladies’ Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 15
11 a.m., Ballroom Dress: Holiday festive Join your fellow NYC ladies as Chef Michael Katz guides us through building the perfect platter to serve to our family and friends this holiday season. After mastering the skills, enjoy a merry lunch and good company around the NYC Christmas tree.
Christmas Eve Dinner Saturday, December 24
4-7 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Jackets required Celebrate Christmas with family and friends at Naples Yacht Club, where a showstopping dinner buffet and festive holiday treats adorn the Ballroom. Take your own family photos with Santa Claus during his visit to NYC.
Ladies’ Trip to Palm Beach
Tuesday, January 10-11 (overnight)
Join the ladies of Naples Yacht Club for a fun-fi lled adventure to Palm Beach. Enjoy leisurely shopping along Worth Avenue or take a tour of the historic downtown. Reservations must be made through Karen Kelly at Preferred Travel of Naples.
JANUARY ‘23
Men’s Book Club Tuesday, January 3
11:15 a.m., Founder’s Room Butcher’s Crossing by John Williams
Jingle & Mingle Ladies’ Holiday Luncheon
Speaker Dinner Series Thursday, January 12
Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Guest speaker: Michael Pillsbury, director of Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute, U.S. Department of Defense consultant, and author of The Hundred-Year Marathon
Luncheon Speaker Series Friday, January 13
11 a.m., Ballroom Guest speaker: Leslie Frecon, managing partner, LFE Capital Topic: Investing for impact
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, January 20
11 a.m., Ballroom Among the Beautiful Beasts by Lori McMullen
Dinner Reservations Online
Log on to naplesyc.com and click on “Dining Reservations” on the homepage. Select the room where you would like to dine, party size, date, and time. Click on “Search.” From there, you can confi rm your reservation and add your guests’ names (optional). Click “Confi rm.” You will receive an email confi rming your reservation details. Or use the Naples Yacht Club mobile app.
Clubhouse
Contact our reservationist at (239) 262-6647 or reservations@naplesyc.com.
Nashville Nights Friday, January 20
6 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Country casual, denim allowed Entertainment: Ben Allen Band Saddle up and mosey on over to NYC for a boot-scootin’ good time. Bring your appetite and dancin’ shoes to learn how to line dance as the Ben Allen Band plays your country favorites.
Seafood Bu et
Thursday, January 26
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Club casual The classic NYC seafood buffet is back! Enjoy the freshest seafood in town and an extensive selection of accompaniments.
FEBRUARY ‘23
Speaker Dinner Series Thursday, February 2
Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred
Guest speaker:
Michael Wynn, president, Sunshine Ace Hardware and CEO, Wynn Family Companies
Men’s Book Club Tuesday, February 7
11:15 a.m., Founder’s Room Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace
Motown Magic Saturday, February 11
6 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Sixties chic Entertainment: The Motowners Get ready, ‘cause here it comes. Motown is coming to NYC for a funky good time. Rest up to join your friends and The Mowtowners, because this party may just go “All Night Long.”
Valentine’s Day
Dinner & Dance
Tuesday, February 14
Enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner with your sweetheart before escorting them to the dance fl oor.
Luncheon Speaker Series Thursday, February 16
11 a.m. Ballroom Guest speaker: Michael Katz, executive chef, Naples Yacht Club Topic: The benefi ts of organic food
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, February 17
11 a.m., Ballroom Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Seafood Bu et Thursday, February 23
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Club casual The classic NYC seafood buffet is back! Enjoy the freshest seafood in town and an extensive selection of accompaniments.
MARCH ‘23
Ladies’ Night Out
Thursday, March 2
6 p.m. Yardarm Dress: Little black dress It’s Ladies’ Night Out at NYC! Put on your little black dress and get ready for an exclusive wine experience. Expand your palate with new wine brought to NYC by a local sommelier— and you just might fi nd a new favorite.
Ladies’ Night Out
Welcome Aboard Friday, March 3
Dockside yacht tours: 4 p.m. Bu et opens: 5:30 p.m. South Lawn & Ballroom Dress: Club casual Entertainment: Havy Rodriguez & The Miami Splash Band Tour fellow members’ yachts while sipping on wine and snacking on hors d’oeuvres at this member-favorite event. Followed by a buffet dinner.
Men’s Book Club Tuesday, March 7
11:15 a.m., Founder’s Room 1984 by George Orwell
Speaker Dinner Series Tuesday,
March 7
Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m.
Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Guest speaker: Fabien Cousteau, ocean explorer, conservationist, documentary fi lmmaker, and founder of the Ocean Learning Center
Commodores’ Ball Saturday, March 11
6 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Black tie or dress whites Entertainment: Powerhouse Next Generation Spend an elegant evening honoring past commodores in this Naples Yacht Club tradition. Dinner will be followed by dancing. Single members may invite one guest.
Commodores’ Ball 2022
Luncheon Speaker Series Thursday, March 16
11 a.m., Ballroom Guest speakers: Restaurateur Panel Discussion Topic: Naples’ delicious restaurant scene
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, March 17
11 a.m., Ballroom The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Seafood Bu et Saturday, March 18
5-7:30 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Club casual The classic NYC seafood buffet is back! Enjoy the freshest seafood in town and an extensive selection of accompaniments.
Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show
Thursday, March 23
Sip and Shop: 11 a.m. Fashion Show and Lunch: Noon Ballroom Dress: Club casual Join the ladies of NYC for the annual fashion show brought to you by Saks Fifth Avenue. Sip while you shop a curated selection of accessories before the runway show, followed by a fabulous lunch.
Event Photos
Log on to naplesyc.com and click on “Event Photos” in the “News” dropdown menu. Click the photo gallery link and enter the password (case sensitive) Florida. Here, you can review photos from recent events and cruises. If you see one you like, order a print or digital copy directly through the website. Proceeds from orders benefi t the Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund.
Speaker Dinner Series Tuesday, March 16
Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m.Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Guest speaker: Stephen Moore, economics journalist, author, and nationally syndicated political columnist
Jersey Boys Friday, March 31
6 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Retro ‘60s Entertainment: The Atlantic City Boys “Oh, What a Night” it will be when the Atlantic City Boys come to town! This exciting show will bring the sounds of the Sixties straight to NYC. We guarantee you’ll be doing the shimmy and twist along to hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Bee Gees, Rat Pack, and more.
APRIL ‘23
Men’s Book Club Tuesday, April 4
11:15 a.m., Founder’s Room Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Speaker Dinner Series Tuesday, April 11
Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Guest speaker: Nick Nicholson, former president/CEO of Keeneland Association— a Thoroughbred racing facility and horse auction complex—in conjunction with a Kentucky Derby-themed event.
Easter Brunch & Dinner Sunday, April 8
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ballroom Dress: Jackets preferred Celebrate this special holiday with NYC’s traditional buffet. Hop by and take a picture with the Easter Bunny, too!
Meet Me in Margaritaville— Farewell to Season Party Friday, April 14
6 p.m., Ballroom Dress: Club casual
Entertainment:
Nautilus Come waste away with your NYC friends one last time before changing latitudes for the summer. Nautilus will transform the clubhouse into a tropical paradise, playing Parrot Head favorites. Just try to keep track of your saltshakers.
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, April 21
11 a.m., Ballroom Bestseller TBA
MAY ‘23
Ladies’ Book Club Friday, May 12
11 a.m., Ballroom Bestseller TBA
Event Reservations Online
Reserve your spot for club events, holiday celebrations, Ladies Book Club, and entertainment nights. Log on to naplesyc.com and click on “Event Reservations” on the homepage. Upcoming events will appear in a list. Click on the name of the event and enter additional members or guests in your party. Click “Create Reservation.” Or use the Naples Yacht Club mobile app.
Clubhouse
Change of Plans?
Please note that cancellations for club events must be made at least 72 hours in advance in order to avoid being billed for that event.
There is a dog’s paw. There is a whale. There is even a flamingo. The Boaters’ Grille burgee wall displays more than 90 Naples Yacht Club members’ custom-designed burgees. Want to join in and create your own burgee? The creative possibilities are endless, whether you go with a simple monogram or choose to declare your love for a particular breed of dog or hobby. Here are a few steps to get you started:
• Identify an image, symbol, or design element that represents you. • Decide the shape of the flag that you prefer: pennant, swallow-tail, tapered, or rectangular. • Choose a simple color palette. Most burgees have four colors or fewer.
Once you have a design in mind—or if you need help getting started—contact Dave Hearn of Signarama at (239) 330-3737. He has created burgees for many NYC members!
