Front Row (Left to Right): Judy Duken, Director; Milt Lynnes, Vice President; Jill McCabe, Director
Back Row (Left to Right): Verne Istock, Treasurer; John Kamp, Secretary; Fred Luconi, President; John Lord, Assistant Treasurer
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, May 28. 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.
Did you know our staff and approved vendors can complete tasks while you are away? Our housekeeping staff (239.593.2316) can organize closets and cabinets, Carlos with Dynamix Cleaning (239.649.0856) can steam clean upholstery, carpet and curtains, and Parrot Head Detailing (239.597.8187) can keep an eye on your car. checking the tire pressure, etc. Don’t hesitate to call for further details.
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.
Take advantage of complimentary notary services for residents, available Monday-Friday. Please contact Veronica at 239.593.2313 to arrange an appointment. Should Veronica be unavailable, Darci and Don are certified notary professionals prepared to assist. Please remember to bring your identification and notify us if witnesses are required.
Be
Prepared
–Jill & Arlene
With the crowds gone, take advantage of this window to stock up and prepare for storm season—it’s not a matter of if but when.
Check Your Emergency Supplies:
• Test your flashlights and note the battery types to ensure you have fresh backups.
• Have a manual can opener on hand.
• Restock your first aid kit with essential supplies. Prepare a Medical Information List:
• Write down your doctor’s name and contact details.
• List your prescriptions, dosages, and frequency.
Stock Up on Essential Items:
• Nonperishable food
• Water (at least 1 gallon per person per day)
• Phone chargers and extra battery packs
• Flashlights and batteries
• Paper plates and plastic utensils
• Battery-powered radio
• Hand wipes and hygiene items
• Two-week supply of medications
Two tax-free shopping windows are expected in June and August, though exact dates have yet to be announced. Many essentials can be ordered from Publix, Amazon, and Ace Hardware, all of which offer delivery. Don’t wait until a storm is imminent and store shelves are empty—prepare now!
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.
Please stop by the executive office. We can stamp your mail and charge your account.
Steve and Connie married in 1961. Connie went to Tufts University, worked at MIT Lincoln Lab as a computer programmer, and raised their family in Newton, MA. Steve went to USNA in Annapolis. He took his commission in the Air Force. Following that, he manufactured work gloves. Steve and Connie have lived part-time in Pelican Bay since 1995. They currently play golf at CPB in Naples and Willowbend Country Club on Cape Cod.
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!
The Cove Spa at The Marbella specializes in gentle, soothing services designed to promote relaxation and well-being, especially for those experiencing physical challenges or simply looking for a touch of comfort. Their approach is centered on caring for the whole person, offering a therapeutic touch and restorative and uplifting skincare.
They understand that bodies require extra care as they age or face health concerns. With Liz Black, you’ll experience treatments perfect for easing tension, improving circulation, and bringing a sense of calm and connection. Whether through relaxing massages, nourishing facials, or rejuvenating nail care, they tailor every treatment to meet your needs in a safe, supportive way.
Starting May 1, jackets ARE NOT required in the Napoli Room until October.
Show us what you are doing this summer—you don't have to be away! Whether you are staying here or traveling, send in your photos. After returning, the residents will vote in the Fall. Please email photos to darci.kopp@guestservices.com with your name, location, and a short caption.
Your File of Life form is stored securely at the Front Desk. EMS receives your information when they arrive after being called for an emergency. Sometimes things may be forgotten in the confusion and excitement of the situation. This information has all your current insurance and prescription information—if you update it. Your family, insurance, allergies, medical conditions are all helpful to responders. Please make sure you update your information.
Dr. Khan, Concierge/General 239.304.8902
Dr. Cibula, Podiatrist 239.261.6672
1:00 PM UNO/Cove 5
Liz Black offers a variety of massages, facials, services and manis/pedis daily (Monday-Friday).
Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
The Beauty Salon is open Wednesday and by appointment only (with Roberta) for all Call 239.248.1702 to make an appointment.
Dr. Alexis , Acupuncturist 941.993.6454 6
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour 4 11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
Cinco de Mayo Dinner Specials
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove
Mother's Day Dinner Specials 12
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM Scrabble/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 Checkers/Cove 4:00 PM Bocce/West 5:30 PM Happy Hour Italian 11
9:00 AM Cars and Coffee 239/ Mercato
11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 19
Dr. Khan (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 1:00 PM Laura Leary/Cove
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
5:30 PM Happy Hour 20
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove 4:00 PM Poker Night/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Asian 18
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:30 PM Ice Cream Social/ Grand Salon
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
11:30 AM Brunch
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
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 Memorial Day
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian 2:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Dr. Khan (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
11:15 AM Golden
2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona 5:30 PM Happy Hour
6:00 PM Art After The Baker Greek
Appointment)
1
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Don/ Barcelona 2
Yoga/Cove Yahtzee/Cove Hour 8
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove Golden PAWS/Cove Checkers/Cove
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
Appointment) Yoga/Cove Puzzles/Cove Night/Cove Hour Night
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove Golden PAWS/Cove Meeting/Barcelona Hour After Hours / Baker Museum Night facials, spa (Monday-Friday). appointment. and Thursday all things hair. appointment.
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Rashae & the Shi Girls / Barcelona 9
Dr. Cibula (By Appointment)
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour
Bocce/West Deck Hour Night 15
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
12:00 PM Father Joe/Library
2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
5:30 PM Birthday Social with Manhattan Connection / Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM Checkers/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Fish Fry & Lobster Night 3
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 4:30 PM Kentucky Derby Party Kick Off Outside Followed by Dinner and Viewing Party/Barcelona Kentucky Derby Dinner Specials
Fry & Lobster Night 10 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM UNO/Cove Prime Rib Night 14
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 1:00 PM UNO/Cove 4:00 PM Bingo/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour Fish Fry & Lobster Night
8:00 AM Car Wash/Garage 9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove French Night
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour with Opera Naples Youth /Barcelona
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:30 PM Happy Hour/Barcelona
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 2:00 PM Dominoes/Cove 5:30 PM Happy Hour
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove Steakhouse Night
9:30 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove
Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 AM
Cove Solarium
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair. RSVP in the concierge office.
Violinist Laura Leary
Tuesday, May 13
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.
Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 3 – Festivities Begin at 4:30 PM
The party starts at 4:30 PM with a chance to meet the horses, place your bets, enjoy drinks, and cast your vote in the hat contest. Dinner is at 5:30 PM in the Madeira and Barcelona rooms. Following dinner, we’ll gather in the Barcelona to watch the race—post time is 6:57 PM. RSVP in the mail room for the watch party and/or dinner.
Happy Hour
Thursday, May 1
Our very own server Don performs his magic act.
Thursday, May 8
Motown sounds with Rashae & the Shi Girls.
Thursday, May 15
Birthday social with Manhattan Connection.
Thursday, May 22
Opera Naples Youth performs; it's a Hawaiian-themed show.
Thursday, May 29 5:30 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room. Call 239.593.2331 for dinner reservations.
Golden PAWS
Wednesday, May 14 & 28
11:15 AM
Join us in The Cove to meet the newest Golden Retrievers training to become service animals. They arrive at 11:15 AM, visit The Cove residents, and go to the Grand Salon.
Fellowship with Father Joe
Thursday, May 15
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
New Time! 9:30 AM Pool
Water aerobics offers a low-impact workout, blending cardiovascular exercise with the resistance of water.
Bocce Ball
Wednesday, May 14
4:00 PM
West Deck
Join us for a casual evening with hors d'oeuvres as friends learn, play, and observe bocce ball for the last game of the season. RSVP in the mail room, whether you are playing or observing/cheering. If dining with us afterward, please call the dining room.
If you plan on attending an event or fitness class, RSVP via email, in the mail room, or in the concierge office. Thanks!
Bingo Friday, May 16 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.
Marty Binkin – May 6
Steve Berger – May 8
Jane Grewe – May 11
Paula Diosneau – May 22
Derbie Campbell – May 30
Brenda McDermott – May 31
Dan Meyer – May 31
Stephen Davio – May 13
Victor Bock – May 18
Jackie Gonzalez – May 19
Pablo Hernandez-Ybanez – 10 Years Gena Ross – 3 Years
Yamileydi Rodriguez – 2 Years
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!
Hurricane Preparedness Talk
Wednesday, May 28
After 2:00 PM Board Meeting
Barcelona Room
Join us for a Marbella-specific hurricane preparedness talk hosted by Ethan Loschiavo.
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.
• Ethan Loschiavo: 239.593.2313
CAM Managing Director
• Michelle Woodman: 239.593.2311
CAM General Manager
• Rob Dieckmann: 239.593.2310
Maintenance &
Call Hotwire's 24-hour customer service line at 800.355.5668 should you 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. Email pelicanbay@hotwiremail.com for their dedicated Pelican Bay team, Monday-Friday, during regular business hours.
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