Tue, February 9, 2010

ABWA monthly meeting

ABWA monthly meetings The ABWA Beach chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month at the DiamondHead Beach Resort. Anyone interested in attending one o the meetings should contact hospitality chairman Joanne Bleimeyer, 463-6696.

English country dance lessons

Learn the social dances of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries during English country dance lessons at Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec Center (16355 Summerlin Road) every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dress is casual, and be sure to wear flat shoes with non-slip soles. Partners are not necessary – and beginners are welcome to join in. This is also a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids. Lessons are free after a one-time payment of $10, which covers a lifetime membership to the rec center. For more information or for directions, contact Gillian Carney, 332-4846 Ext. 3319, or email fortmyersdancers@hotmail.com, or visit LeeParks.org.

Friends of Matanzas Pass hold annual meeting

Annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Bay Oaks Recreational Center at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and, following a short business meeting, Roger Clark, Land Stewardship/Coastal Areas Manager for Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation, will speak on Matanzas Pass Preserve

Learn to dance at Bay Oaks

Bay Oaks offers line dancing classes every Tuesday, from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn how to the cha-cha, mambo, the charleston and many more fun dances. This is a low-impact exercise and fun for everyone of all ages. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Partners are not required. Beginners are welcomed. Classes will be held at the Bay Oaks gyms. For more information, call Lu Carter at 463-5709 or (630) 363- 0131.

New Beach manager to speak at civic meeting

Fort Myers Beach Civic Association monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church at 3751 Estero Boulevard. Come and meet Terry and ask him questions. It's also the association's annual membership meeting in which members will vote on board members' terms. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, islanders also will be able to spend an evening with the three candidates running for Town Council. The Civic Association's Candidates Forum will be held at the council chambers at Town Hall and starts at 7 p.m. Come and ask questions of the folks who want to govern your town.