On The Boulevard
APRIL 2025
Stay Prepared for Hurricane Season: Plan Ahead for Less Stress
Hurricane season is unpredictable, and not planning now can lead to unnecessary frustration later. Take proactive steps to ensure your safety and peace of mind by preparing in advance.
Start with a Plan
• Connect with others: Talk to neighbors, reach out to family and friends, or consider places you've always wanted to visit.
• Team up: If traveling with a companion, coordinate your evacuation plans together.
• Decide on a destination: Identify where you’d like to go and how you will get there.
• Vehicle safety: Determine if a car needs to be moved to higher ground and make necessary arrangements.
Use Technology to Your Advantage
• Download travel and booking apps like Kayak, Tripadvisor, Expedia, or Travelocity to explore flight, hotel, and car rental options.
• Research potential evacuation routes and nearby airports.
• Jot down backup travel plans, including flights, hotel stays, and transportation details.
–Jill & Arlene
Communicate & Set Expectations
• Reach out to friends or family now to discuss potential shelter options. If evacuation is necessary, they will already be expecting your call, making the process smoother.
• If staying with relatives isn’t ideal, consider booking a nearby hotel for added comfort and privacy.
Consider a Longer Stay
With hurricanes becoming stronger and more frequent in late summer and early fall, a longer evacuation might be a smarter choice. Some individuals opt to leave for several weeks or even a couple of months, traveling to multiple destinations.
Reduce Your Stress
Leaving town during a hurricane not only keeps you safe but also allows professionals to handle assessments, repairs, and cleanup without added stress. You’d be surprised at how much easier recovery feels when you return to a home that’s already on its way back to normal.
Plan ahead now—your future self will thank you!
THE MORE YOU KNOW
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 Wednesday, Apr. 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.
Farmer’s Market
North Naples' 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.
Hotwire Contacts & Tech Support
Residents can call Hotwire's 24-hour customer service line at 800.355.5668 should they have general questions, need immediate assistance, or tech support. Call centers can remotely troubleshoot and resolve most issues; if unsuccessful, they can schedule a trouble ticket to dispatch a technician to assist on-site. You can also email pelicanbay@hotwiremail.com for their dedicated Pelican Bay team, Monday-Friday, during regular business hours.
Notary Services
Take advantage of complimentary notary services for residents, available Monday through Friday. Please contact Veronica at 239.593.2313 to arrange an appointment. Should Veronica be unavailable, rest assured that Darci and Don are certified notary professionals prepared to assist. Please remember to bring your identification and notify us if witnesses are required.
New Contacts
• Ethan Loschiavo: 239.593.2313
CAM Managing Director
• Michelle Woodman: 239.593.2311
CAM General Manager
• Rob Dieckmann: 239.593.2310
Maintenance & Project Manager
Concierge Services
With summer quickly approaching, did you know our staff can complete tasks while you are away so you can come home to a fresh, clean home? They can organize closets and cabinets, steam clean upholstery, carpet, and curtains, and even check your car's tire pressure and take it out periodically to get the fluids moving. Don't hesitate to contact the Concierge Office to request services.
Please stop by the executive office. We can stamp your mail and charge your account. Postage Stamps
Dining Room Reservations
Please make dining room reservations before 10:00 AM for lunch and before 2:00 PM for dinner. Lunch seating is from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in both the Madeira and Valencia rooms (casual attire for lunch). The dining room closes at 2:00 PM. Dinner seating is from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Reservations are required for all dining rooms for lunch and dinner to ensure the best possible service. Please call 239.593.2331.
Thanks for making The Marbella special, Eda & Joel.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
Book Club
The Book Club meets at noon for lunch and discussion. We will discuss Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki on Friday, Apr. 18. Please RSVP to the Dining Room at 239.593.2331. Upcoming reads: Friday, May 23 The Briar Club by Kate Quinn and Friday, June 20 Lisa Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.
We’d love to feature you in our newsletter!
Share your story by submitting a short bio about yourself. Tell us about your background, interests, hobbies, or anything you want your neighbors to know. Whether you’ve lived an exciting life of travel, have a unique talent, or simply want to share a bit about what brings you joy, we’d love to include it. Please submit to darci.kopp@guestservices.com. Let’s celebrate the wonderful people who make our community so special!
Meet Mrs. Pat & Mr. Had Asiel
It was very difficult to leave our forever home in the Montenero. But now we are so pleased that we finally moved to The Marbella. The residents and staff are all friendly and welcoming. Thank you!
We have been married for 33 years. While serving on a charity board, we began as contentious rivaling sports fans (Had for NY and Pat for Boston). After a long time, we called a truce, put our rivalry behind us, and became friends. The rest is history. We each have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Had, known as Grandpa Great has 1.5 great-children. Our blended family brings us the most joy.
Had spent his career in education, administration, and as a tennis coach. For many years, he had his own tax preparation business and volunteered to do tax prep for seniors. After trying multiple professions, Pat culminated her experience in corporate human resources. She dedicated her free time to helping people in crises.
Had grew up in White Plains, NY, as an avid tennis player who later turned to golf. Pat lived in the Berkshires, Fairfield County, Connecticut, and summered on Cape Cod as a youngster. She loved horseback riding, sailing, swimming, water and snow skiing, theater, and modeled for Norman Rockwell. Because Had could always be found on the golf course, she decided to take up the game and thankfully enjoyed it. Now, we spend a few summer months on a golf course in Fairfield County, and at a family lodge in the peaceful woods of upstate New York.
We enjoy music, dancing, and travel, having visited most of the places on our bucket list. New Zealand was a favorite. We have been fortunate enough to play many golf courses in the United States and England. It would not be easy to choose the most special.
A peace treaty still remains in effect so that we can enjoy sports each hoping differing teams are victorious.
Ladies' Lunch – Wednesday, Apr. 2
Men's Lunch – Wednesday, Apr. 9 11:30 AM
Sofra at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Meet in the Grand Salon to carpool. Must RSVP in the mail room the day prior to lunch.
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM Mandala Coloring/Art
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
Snacks in Barcelona Room Masters Golf Tournament 14
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner) April Fool's Day
Dr. Khan (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
1:00 PM Laura Leary/Cove
2:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:30 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
5:30 PM Happy Hour 15
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
2:00 PM Jigsaw
4:00 PM Bocce/West 5:30 PM Happy Hour
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner) Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Penny Musco/Barcelona 2:00 PM UNO/Cove 4:00 PM Poker Night/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Greek 13
9:00 AM Cars and Coffee 239/ Mercato 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove Easter Dinner Easter 21
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:30 PM Ice Cream Social/ Grand Salon
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove 5:30 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner) Tax Day
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Beauty Salon (By 9:00 AM M Waste 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 11:15 AM Golden 1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona 5:30 PM Happy Hour Pizza 20
Dr. Khan (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM UNO/Cove 5:30 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner) Earth Day
5:30 PM Happy Hour 29
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Chat/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
6:00 PM Art After The Baker Italian
Appointment)
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Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
6:00 PM Picnic Buffet with Greg Miller's Motown Magic /West Deck 4
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
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Appointment)
Yoga/Cove
Golden PAWS/Cove Lunch/Sofra Puzzles/Cove Bocce/West Deck Hour Burger Night 10
16
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove
Musco/Barcelona
UNO/Cove Night/Cove Hour Night
Appointment)
23
Waste Shredding
Yoga/Cove
Golden PAWS/Cove
Dominoes/Cove
Meeting/Barcelona Hour Night
30
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove
Scrabble/Cove Hour
After Hours / Baker Museum Night
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Judy Istock/Barcelona
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Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
12:00 PM Father Joe/Library
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
5:30 PM Birthday Social with Marc Meyer/Barcelona
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Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Gary Kearns /Barcelona
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. Thursday
Fish Fry & Lobster Night 5
Dr. Cibula (By Appointment) 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 11:30 AM Christina Talks IT/ Barcelona 2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
Fish Fry & Lobster Night Masters Golf Tournament 12
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11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
12:00 PM Book Club/Dining Room 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
4:00 PM Bingo/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
25
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
French Night Masters Golf Tournament
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8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria
8:00 AM Car Wash/Garage 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness 11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:30 AM Christina Talks IT/ Barcelona 2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
Steak Night
26
8:00 AM Farmer's Market /Galleria 11:00 AM Cardio Circuit/Fitness
11:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
Titanic Dinner
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)
APRIL ACTIVITIES
Chair Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 AM
Cove Solarium
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair. RSVP in the concierge office.
Bocce Ball
Wednesday, Apr. 9
4:00 PM West Deck
Join us for a casual evening with cocktails as 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.
National Parks
Presentation
Wednesday, Apr. 16
1:00 PM
Barcelona Room
Penny Musco tells fascinating stories about our national parks. RSVP in the mail room.
Christine Talks IT
Saturday, Apr. 5
Saturday, Apr. 19 11:30 AM
Barcelona Room
Learn new skills and shortcuts. For intermediate users; please bring your device. Sign-up in class.
Cardio Circuit
Every Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM
Every Saturday 11:00 AM Fitness Center
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. RSVP in the concierge office.
Happy Hour
Thursday, Apr. 10
Judy Istock entertains with the Evolution of James Bond: movies, actors and music. Thursday, Apr. 17
Birthday Social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro with pianist Marc Meyer. Thursday, Apr. 24
Enjoy Naples Rockin’ Piano Man Gary Kearns. 5:30 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room. Call 239.593.2331 for dinner reservations.
Fellowship with Father Joe
Thursday, Apr. 17
12:00 PM Library
Join Father Joe Maiocco from St. John’s for a short meeting and prayer followed by lunch. Open to all faiths. 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.
Bingo
Friday, Apr. 18
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.
M Waste
Wednesday, Apr. 23
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Please put the paper you'd like shredded in a paper bag or box. Outdated or unused medicines can also be taken. The cost will be $20 per unit. If you need assistance getting your materials downstairs, please call the Front Desk. Sign up in the mail room.
PLEASE
RSVP
If you plan on attending an event or fitness class, RSVP via email, in the mail room, or in the concierge office. Thanks!
Resident Birthdays
Barbara Feins – Apr. 1
Gina Binken – Apr. 2
Connie Berger – Apr. 3
Dick Mohn – Apr. 6
Mana Holtz – Apr. 12
Ronnie Poplock – Apr. 12
Carole McGavick – Apr. 14
Mary McMillon – Apr. 14
Nan Gunn – Apr. 16
Milt Lynnes – Apr. 16
Donald Shapiro – Apr. 17
Beverly Smith – Apr. 19
MJ Chiodo – Apr. 23
Felicia Stedronsky – Apr. 27
Staff Birthdays
Geoffrey Povlitz – Apr. 2
David Coats – Apr. 21
Oscar Arevalos – Apr. 23
Staff Anniversaries
Michelle Woodman – 20 Years
Clemencia Lopez – 18 Years
Liudmila Vazquez – 11 Years
Ignacio Barranco Balcazar – 3 Years
Victor Bock – 3 Years
Ermicile Prudhomme – 3 Years
Matthew Close – 1 Year
Pinelopi Fragkouli – 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) Our Western Night buffet served up good eats, great company, and a whole lotta yeehaw. (2) Rolling into good times. (3) John’s retirement party. (4) Leslie & Rainey. (5) Lynne & a PAWS trainee.
(6) The Pelican Bay Songbirds. (7) Get a full-body workout at a Cardio Circuit class. (8) Molly meets Sue.
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.
Step back in time for a night of elegance and history on Saturday, Apr. 26 at 6:30 PM! Enjoy a beautifully crafted five-course tasting menu, with or without wine, and have your portrait taken as you arrive. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience— RSVP at 239.593.2331.
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