On The Boulevard
DECEMBER 2025
Year in Reflection & A Bright New Beginning
As December begins and 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the very busy year that’s been—a year of growth, learning, and resilience. This is a time to celebrate every step forward. Each season brought its own challenges and triumphs, and together we’ve navigated them with creativity and determination.
We continuously strive to improve whether we are maintaining the property, planning or launching new improvements, monitoring projects in motion, improving operations, and the resident experience.
The holiday season reminds us not only to look back, but also to look ahead. The start of a new
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year is a blank page—an opportunity to set fresh goals, embrace change, and continue building on the foundations we’ve laid. It’s a moment for gratitude: for the people who have supported us, the lessons that have shaped us, and the experiences that have made us stronger.
As we move into 2026, let’s carry forward the spirit of connection, kindness, optimism, energy, and purpose. May the coming year bring new opportunities, meaningful moments, and reasons to celebrate, both big and small.
From all of us at The Marbella, thank you for being part of our journey this year. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous, inspiring new year. Here’s to new beginnings, renewed energy, and continued success in 2026!
Warm wishes,
Ethan D. Loschiavo Managing Director 239.593.2313
ethan.loschiavo@guestservices.com
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THE MORE YOU KNOW
Colonel Martin Binkin USAF (Retired) with certificate of appreciation on Veterans Day!
Management Contact Information
• Ethan Loschiavo: 239.593.2313
CAM Managing Director
• Michelle Woodman: 239.593.2311
CAM General Manager
• Rob Dieckmann: 239.593.2312
Maintenance & Project Manager
BuildingLink & Hotwire Assistance
For BuildingLink questions, please stop by the Front Desk or the Executive Office, or call 877.501.7117. Please call Hotwire's 24-hour customer service line at 800.355.5668 or email pelicanbay@hotwiremail.com for tech support.
Dining Room Reservations & Dress Code
Please make dining room reservations before 10:00 AM for lunch and before 2:00 PM for dinner. Lunch seating is 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Madeira and Valencia rooms (casual attire for lunch). The dining room closes at 2:00 PM. Dinner seating is 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Reservations are required at all dining rooms for lunch and dinner to ensure the best possible service. Please call 239.593.2331.
Effective October 1 through May 1, jackets are required in the Napoli room. Jackets are optional in the Valencia room. Please note that long-sleeve dress collar shirts are required for gentlemen in both rooms. The Madeira room will continue to be casual attire.
Neighbor Table
Mrs. Franks is inviting newer residents to join longtime neighbors for a welcoming dinner. It’s a wonderful way to connect, share a meal, and start building friendships.
Ugly Sweater Contest Monday, December 22 3:00 PM Grand Salon
Wear your finest ugly sweater, and enjoy some eggnog or hot cider! We'll vote on the best ugliest sweater.
Annual Holiday Fund
As the Board of Directors at The Marbella at Pelican Bay, we would like to request that you show your gratitude to the staff who diligently work hard to ensure that living at The Marbella is wonderful and service meets the highest quality standards. The Board of Directors for The Marbella at Pelican Bay and The Cove keeps this tradition going.
The Marbella’s and The Cove’s fabulous staff have taken advantage of every opportunity to engage with members.
The Association’s Rules & Regulations do not authorize tipping in any way, which is why we encourage residents to make a monetary donation to the annual Holiday Fund. These funds will be distributed to staff and service personnel. We have over eighty employees, including The Cove staff.
We respectfully request your generous participation. The amount of your gift is a personal decision. The Board is recommending a minimum of $500.00 per residence.
Please make checks payable to The Marbella at Pelican Bay and bring or mail to:
Administrative Assistant c/o Holiday Fund
7425 Pelican Bay Boulevard Naples, FL 34108 By Friday, December 5th.
Thank you kindly for your generosity. Happy Holidays!
From your Marbella Board of Directors, Fred Luconi, President
Milt Lynnes, Vice President
Verne Istock, Treasurer
John Kamp, Secretary
Judy Duken, Director
John Lord, Director
Jill McCabe, Director
DECEMBER 2025
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11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
Dr. Cibula Podiatrist 239.261.6672 Sunday Monday
4:00 PM Blackjack/Barcelona
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11:30 AM Brunch
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15) 9:00 AM Balance & Blood Pressure Tests/PT Room
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool
4:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner)
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona 2
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 9
Dr. Khan (By Appointment) 11:00 AM LiveWell Presentation/ Barcelona
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 1:00 PM Laura Leary/Cove 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool 5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner)
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
11:15 AM
1:00 PM UNO/Cove 4:00 PM Bocce/West 5:00 PM Happy
11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona 21
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
3:00 PM Ugly Sweater Contest/ Grand Salon
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
11:00 AM Hotwire Q&A/Barcelona 1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool
4:00 PM UNO/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Hanukkah Begins 16
Taco Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner)
Dr. Khan (By Appointment)
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona 4:00 PM Poker Night/Cove 5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona 6:00 PM Menorah Grand Salon
Hanukkah Ends 14
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 11:15 AM Golden 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove Christmas 22
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool 4:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
First Day of Winter 23
Taco Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner)
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool 4:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Beauty Salon (By 2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 5:30 PM New Year's Dining Room
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
Taco Tuesday (Lunch & Dinner)
Wednesday
Yoga/Cove Puzzles/Cove
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool
5:00 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony/Dining Room 3 Appointment)
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool 4
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
Night/Barcelona Hour/Barcelona
Yoga/Cove
Golden PAWS/Cove
UNO/Cove
Bocce/West Deck Hour/Barcelona
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
1:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
5:00 PM Holiday Spirit Sing-A-Long with Judy Istock/Barcelona 10 Appointment)
2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona Fish Fry & Lobster Night
Saturday 13 1:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool French Night
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Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
5:00 PM Birthday Social with The Naples Carolers / Barcelona 17 Appointment)
Yoga/Cove Dominoes/Cove Meeting/Barcelona Night/Cove Hour/Barcelona Menorah Lighting/ Salon
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove
Golden PAWS/Cove
Scrabble/Cove Christmas Eve
2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool
5:00 PM Christmas Dinner/ Dining Room Christmas Day 24
31 Appointment)
Yahtzee/Cove Year's Celebration/ Room Year's Eve
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
1:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
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11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
12:00 PM Book Club/Dining Room
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
Fish Fry & Lobster Night 27 1:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool 25
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:00 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
20 8:00 AM Car Wash/Garage 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove 2:00 PM Water Aerobics/Pool Steakhouse Night
Fish Fry & Lobster Night
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.
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Chair Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
11:00 AM
Cove Solarium
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair. RSVP in the mail room.
Bridge
Every Monday
4:00 PM
The Cove
Join us for cards followed by dinner—it’s fun and only costs $1. Meet at 3:30 PM for a quick refresher or intro to the game in the Venetian Room.
RSVP in the mail room, or call Roberta at 239.564.1457.
Water Aerobics
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 PM
Pool
Water aerobics offers a low-impact workout, blending cardiovascular exercise with the resistance of water.
Blackjack
Monday, December 1
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Barcelona Room
All experience levels welcome. Bring quarters! RSVP in the mail room.
PLEASE RSVP
If you plan on attending an event or fitness class, it is essential that you RSVP in the mail room. Thank you!
Balance & BP Screenings
Tuesday, December 2
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
PT Room
Get free balance and blood pressure screenings courtesy of Balanced Body Therapies
LiveWell Health
Fall Prevention Presentation
Tuesday, December 9
11:00 AM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room.
Violinist Laura Leary
Tuesday, December 9
1:00 PM
The Cove
Laura will play her violin while strolling from room to room in The Cove. She is a master of all music. Make a song request or join a singalong.
Bocce Ball
Wednesday, December 10
4:00 PM
West Deck
Join us for a casual evening as friends learn, play, and observe bocce. RSVP in the mail room, whether you are playing or observing/cheering. If dining with us afterward, please call the dining room.
Poker Night Wednesday, December 17 4:00 PM
The Cove RSVP in the mail room.
Holiday Spirit Sing-A-Long
Thursday, December 11
5:00 PM
Barcelona Room
Resident Judy Istock leads. RSVP in the mail room.
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, December 17
6:00 PM
Grand Salon
Cantor Donna Azu will present a short program and light the menorah; approximately 30 minutes. No RSVP needed.
Birthday Social
Thursday, December 18 5:00 PM
Barcelona Room
The Naples Carolers sing. RSVP in the mail room.
Book Club Luncheon
Friday, December 19
12:00 PM
Dining Room
We will discuss Protecting Jess by Karna Small Bodman; the author will join us. Friends are welcome. Books will be available for sale and signing. RSVP in the mail room by Tuesday, December 16.
Resident Birthdays
Marianne Lowenkron – 12/6
Ralph Hazelbaker – 12/7
Ted Ellis – 12/17
Brad Brown – 12/18
Steve Dunlap – 12/27
Jean Pugh – 12/28
Pam Dunlap – 12/29
Pat Asiel – 12/31
Staff Birthdays
Orlando Vargas – 12/18
Idalmys Garcia – 12/21
Hector Caro – 12/22
Jeffrey Marshall – 12/27
Staff Anniversaries
Karen Faiola – 21 Years
Allen Prudhomme – 19 Years
Paulema Alexandre – 11 Years
Rodrigo Delgado – 5 Years
Christine Ross – 4 Years
If you would like to sponsor or co-sponsor a Birthday Social, please contact Darci for details at least a month in advance—she would be happy to assist!
(1) Hard at work in the kitchen. (2) Susan & Clair catching up.
(3) Rosa. (4) Barbara & Sue. (5) Carolyn & Milt. (6) Peg & Felicia.
(7) Peter at the pool party. (8) Tropical Shores Steel Drums.
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