MBYC informal events includes all of our social events that don’t fall under the categories of formal or boating event. These would include informal parties such as a Marco Princess Holiday Cruise of any of our regular activities such as Monday Madness, Canasta, Poker, Mah Jongg, First Mates events, Mexican Train and on and on. We have a plethora of activities weekly, once a month or random throughout the year. Although we have many members who return north for the summer, MBYC continues to gather regularly for social and occasionally boating events in the summer.
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MBYC celebrated Monday Madness with a beautiful sunny afternoon at the Esplanade. Around thirty members were in attendance, enjoying a few cocktails and shooting the breeze. Margi and Judy ran the raffle, the winners were, Margi White $45, Brad Shaw $30 and Lynn Tuttle $15. There were a few goodbyes from some snow birds leaving for the season. And a good time was had by all. Looking for to seeing you for May Monday Madness on May 26.
The Marco Bay Yacht Club was proud to participate in the Holiday Street Parade this year. Naples Marine generously donated a 26’ pontoon and trailer for us to decorate and show off during the parade.
Sixteen club members and one club dog came together to decorate and/or accompany the float on its journey. We chose a theme of Fun on Land & Sea since we are the ‘FUN’ club of Marco Island. From whimsical octopi to lighted pelicans and marlins, the float really glowed. Even the Gagnon’s truck was decorated with a fun scene. We had lighted Christmas trees, Octopi and a Shark walking alongside the float with candy for the kids. Although we did not win a prize, we were definitely one of the best floats in the parade!!
An Evening with Elton John
On March 11th we saw and heard The Rocket Man Show, The Most Authentic Elton John Tribute Show in the World! at Jewish Congregation of Marco Island.
We had 27 MBYC members in attendance with Cindy Brown and Linda Saunders bringing their daughters.
The evening started with 15 of us enjoying dinner and drinks at the Marco Brewery. Then off to JCMI where Judy Sacher had arranged reserved, preferred seating for all us so we could sit together upfront.
Back to the 70s! “Elton John” had the audience engaged with singing along to our favorite tunes. In addition, he told us the story of his time with working Elton John.
The music was great, the costumes were over the top, and the energy amazing. First song? Benny and the Jets.
Another great MBYC night!
Lydia Krueger
Fifteen MBYC members, daughters & friends met for a night of BINGO at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island on Monday, March 13
JCMI fed us well, with kosher hotdogs, chips, and all the fixings. Dinner was rounded out with pickles, coffee, tea along with a cookie. At intermission, they served ice cream, cake, cookies with coffee and tea. Wow!
The tally after two plus hours of bingo, talk and lots of laughs; Dianne Kernan and Margi White were both winners. Betty Barter was the MBYC bingo champion, winning twice.
I’d say a good time was had by all.
Lydia Krueger
On December 4th Marco Bay celebrated the Holidays in style aboard the Marco Princess. There were 67 of us as we set out to see a spectacular sunset and celebrate the holiday season.
As everyone boarded they received a Santa $2.00 bill that they could put towards their first drink, I think a lot of us saved them to give to our grandkids.
The prime rib buffet was delicious and the Princess crew was very accommodating and friendly.
We raised over $1,500.00 for Toys for Tots. Everyone who donated was put in a drawing for a beautiful tree made from magnolia leaves. Jo and Doug Bailie were the winners!!
We all had a wonderful time as we enjoyed the beautiful waters surrounding our island and spent a lovely evening with our MBYC friends.
Our thanks to Bonnie Pilat for a wonderful job organizing the event.
To cap off the Summer Dine Around Series, Larry and Patti Bielawski chose the Capital Grille as the venue for the season finale. As had been the case for previous events, the staff came through with excellent service and the chef again delighted us with a variety of menu options, all of which were highly rated by those surveyed.
The Cast of Characters in attendance were Betty Barter, John & Diane Kernan, Robert & JoAnn Herndon, Larry & Patti Bielawski, Larry & Judy Sacher, Frank & Marianne Mulligan, Herb & Ginny Jermanok, Rudi & Dorothy Landwaard, Barry and Claudette Gelfand, Dan & Deb Lowell.
Looking forward to a return visit for another MBYC event.
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To kick off the Summer Dine Around Series, Jerry Swiacki and Linda Turner selected Alberto’s on 5th Avenue in Naples, to host a delightful evening of cocktails and fine dining. Everyone commented on how nice it was to be able to get to 5th Avenue in less than an hour and not have to wait in line to be seated. Conversations about summer travel were a common theme as we shared our upcoming adventures.
Joining Jerry & Linda, were Herb & Ginny Jermanok, Alex & Marcia Orsolini, Larry & Patti Bielawski, Charlie & Holly Erker, Frank & Marianne Mulligan, Larry & Judy Sacher, Rudi & Dorothy Landwaard, Barry & Claudette Gelfand, Dan & Deb Lowell.
