Come and be entertained by famous MCA Jewish comedians (Including you!) Bring a couple of your favorite jokes to share, and enrich your own repertoire in the process.

Refreshments will be provided. 

This is an MCA men only evening, for obvious reasons.

The MC will be Rabbi Frank Muller.

Open Jam

Calling all MCA musicians. 

Registration Opens 9/19/25

Come play and sing the music you love with your fellow MCA members. 

Folk, oldies, rock, pop, blues, traditional music – it doesn’t matter. The idea is to have fun playing the soundtrack of our lives.

Musicians of all abilities are welcome. Bring whatever instrument you feel like playing - Guitar, bass, keyboard, percussion, kazoo. Whatever. Or don’t bring an instrument and come and sing along.

Let’s get together and make some noise – it’s therapeutic!

We will be jamming once a month, November-March in the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

Register once. You will get a reminder before each month's session.

For more information or any questions email  Glenn Abrams

Everyone welcome.

MCA  Movie
Discussion Group

Enjoy eating? Enjoy movies? Enjoy an energetic discussion?  Join us for our MCA Film Discussion Group.

Each month, the 'movie selection committee' chooses a movie-of-the month, which all members see at their leisure.  Then, we meet at host couples' houses for our discussion and food!

We do try to have a food topic that goes with the movie when possible.  Members have enjoyed this idea over the last few years.  Some people are extremely creative!

The size of each group is limited, based on the number of couples who can host each month.  We usually need 4 or 5 hosts per month.  Group size depends on the size of the homes.

As members become more comfortable with the group, we encourage people to volunteer their homes.  It is not fair for us to always rely on the same people to host. 

If you wish to register but find yourself on the waitlist, please contact Spencer to include you.

For more information and registration, contact Spencer Forman (spencerzforman@gmail.com

Tour of the Collier County Traffic Management

Control Center 

(TMC)

Registration opens 10/12/25

The TMC provides continuous monitoring of the traffic signal network.

Trained traffic technicians can view various video feeds, weather information, signal network information and real time network congestion reports to determine appropriate responses to congestion, weather delays, construction, equipment malfunctions and crashes.

Using traffic management software the TMC can effectively manage over 215 traffic signals throughout the county through a large fiber optic communication network, Ethernet switches, wireless radio transceivers and cellular technologies.  

We will also visit the sign shop.

Space is limited (30 maximum) and parking is limited, so car pooling will be arranged.

Questions? Email Michael Sobol.

Special Hanukah Edition

Coed Trivia Night

(Registration Opens October 15)

Sharpen those brains! The ever-popular MCA trivia night returns for the season on December 14th - the First Night of Hanukah. We'll kick things off at 6:30pm with Candle Lighting, a round of Hanukah questions and special prizes, followed by extensive brain stretching as you and your table-mates compete to be one of the evening's top two (prize winning!!!) tables. We'll also have additional Mystery Prizes for Bonus Questions throughout the evening.

The cost is $18 a person (payable online via credit card). Tables can include up to six people. Register a full table or leave it to us to put you together with other MCAers. There'll be fun galore, along with Hanukah Gelt, light snacks and desserts for your tastebuds. 

Can't make it on December 14th? We're holding two more trivia nights this season, on January 25 and March 15. Registration for those evenings will open the day after the preceding Trivia event. Watch for future announcements.

For any questions, contact Chuck Siegel.

Tamara de Lempicka Exhibit  - A Private Docent Led Tour December 16th

A Coed Event on December 16th. Registration opens 10/16/25

This event is being offered on three different dates, each with it's own  registration page. The other dates are 12/30 and 1/13

Concurrent with our Brazina Film Series offering a film about the life of Tamara de Lempicka, The Baker Museum is running a temporary exhibit of her works.

You and a guest are invited to a private docent led tour of the exhibit. This tour will be offered on three different dates.

Cost is $10/pp ($0 for Museum members) payable at the door.

For questions contact Jay Leib

Collier County Realtime Operations Center (ROC) Tour-December Edition

Registration Opens 10/17/25

The ROC (Real Time Operations Center) is an excellent tour that showcases how the Sheriff's office utilizes state of the art technology to help solve crime as well as prevent crime, keeping the community safe. Upon entering the room our group will be seated around the "Hub" . The Hub is where the command staff manages incidents occurring in the county such as hurricanes, civil unrest, etc. The ROC is equipped with technology that allows for downlink camera views from the aviation team. Additionally, drones can be launched and flown from within the ROC giving a birds eye view as needed. 

For more information contact Neil Chessin

Celebrate Hanukkah

with

Guy Bavli

Master of the Mind

Join Guy Bavli, one of the world’s premiere mentalists, for an extraordinary live performance in Naples. This is not just a show. It’s an interactive journey into the mysteries of the mind. Prepare to be enthralled by an evening filled with telekinesis, mind bending games and astonishing predictions. Each performance is uniquely tailored by the audience direction, blending mystery, and humor in an intimate setting.

With a global reputation forged on stages from Caesar’s Palace to Carnegie Hall and featured in hundreds of TV shows, Guy brings his world class mentalist show to Naples. Renowned for his creativity and techniques, the show promises to challenge the limits of your imagination. Experience more than magic. Join Guy for a captivating journey into mental marvels.

Coed and Guests Evening Event

SCUBA and Snorkeling Adventures

Paul Doppelt, an MCA NextGenner, is the event leader for these scuba/snorkeling trips. He is organizing shallower water dives as well as more advanced trips offshore visiting wrecks and reefs in the Naples area.

Paul will also be putting together day and overnight trips to the east coast to dive in the Keys and Fort Lauderdale. The group will be diving with PADI and NAUI certified instructors and shops. Anyone interested in refresher courses or continuing education will be able to do so with these shops.

Please register if you are interested in getting information on upcoming scuba/snorkeling trips and events and Paul will get back to you.

Tamara de Lempicka Exhibit  - A Private Docent Led Tour December 30th

A Coed Event on December 30th. Registration opens 10/16/25.

This event is being offered on three different dates, each with it's own  registration page. The other dates are 12/16 and 1/13

Concurrent with our Brazina Film Series offering a film about the life of Tamara de Lempicka, The Baker Museum is running a temporary exhibit of her works.

You and a guest are invited to a private docent led tour of the exhibit. This tour will be offered on three different dates.

Cost is $10/pp ($0 for Museum members) payable at the door.

For questions contact Jay Leib

MCA Adventure in Fakahatchee Strand

Take our expert guided tour as we explore Florida nature at its best.   We will get up close walking through the swamp viewing what you simply cannot see on land, perhaps even seeing the famous and rare Ghost Orchid, sought out by poachers.  A book and movie starring Meryl Streep and Nicholas Cage was made about Fakahatchee and the Ghost Orchid. 

Contact Bob Agrast with questions

Tour of the Collier County

Mosquito Control Center

Registration opens 11/13/25

The Collier District Mosquito Control, government funded, is a unique opportunity to learn how the county district contributes to a healthy, high quality of life in southwest fl, by applying sound science, utilizing the best practices in mosquito control, with economic responsibilities , and searching for solutions to mosquito control.

Questions? Email Michael Sobol.

Tamara de Lempicka Exhibit  - A Private Docent Led Tour January 13th

A Coed Event on January 13th. Registration opens 10/16/25

This event is being offered on three different dates, each with it's own  registration page. The other dates are 12/16 and 12/30

Concurrent with our Brazina Film Series offering a film about the life of Tamara de Lempicka, The Baker Museum is running a temporary exhibit of her works.

You and a guest are invited to a private docent led tour of the exhibit. This tour will be offered on three different dates.

Cost is $10/pp ($0 for Museum members) payable at the door.

For questions contact Jay Leib

Tour of the Collier County Jail and Court House

Registration Opens 11/14/25

Learn about the Collier County judicial system and have an opportunity to question members of the Sheriff's office. Walk through the jail and learn about the procedure for processing inmates. Visit courtrooms and see live court sessions (subject to daily schedule).

Depending on the schedule, a sitting Judge may join the group and answer questions from the MCA members.

Questions may be addressed to Neil Chessin 

Registration Opens 11/19/25

EMT/911 Collier County Call Center Tour

Join us for an exciting tour of The Collier County 911 Call Center.  We will see the control room where all the calls for emergency services are received and dispatched from.  

We will learn about the Collier County EMS program and how calls are handled.  This up-close tour will provide us with the inner workings of this highly important first response organization.  

Meeting at the guard house at the EMS center building.

8075 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples

Questions? Contact Neil Chessin

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass

Jan 2026 Edition

Registration opens 11/21/25

Join Sid Freund, MCA member, Conservancy of Southwest Florida volunteer guide and certified Master Florida Naturalist, for a free guided walk on the boardwalk, beach, and back-bay areas of this beautiful Collier County park and learn about the secret lives of the flora and fauna of this captivating and biologically-rich area.

Clam Pass County Park offers a beautiful beach and a scenic boardwalk through a unique habitat. Learn about the special trees that dominate in this unusual environment and why they are important to all of us. See beautiful shore birds and maybe a surprise visitor or two, such as the not to be forgotten Pileated Woodpecker. Learn about our shells and see what shells and other treasures such as shark’s teeth, the Gulf may have delivered to the shore.

The walk is approximately 2 hours.

Meet at the gazebo at the end of the Clam Pass parking lot at 9 AM. Hat, water, and sunscreen are advised.

Parking is free with a beach sticker or subject to county fee for all day. Entrance to the park is adjacent to the Naples Grande Hotel at the end of Seagate Drive.

Additional walks are scheduled for 12/11/25 and 2/5/26

For additional information contact Sid Freund .

Photography Discussion Group

The 4th Friday of Each Month 

Registration for this New Season Opens 11/24/25

The Photography Discussion Group offers members The opportunity to share their enthusiasm for photography in a casual way.

While the facilitator (Neil Stein) guides each monthly meeting, it’s the participants who encourage learning by suggesting topics and sharing their related images, knowledge, creativity and support.

Friendly discussion always energizes these very positive gatherings. Interactive and welcoming, the group also provide a comfortable social atmosphere.

Bring your best photos to share with the group.

Adventure to Iguanaland

Join the MCA adventure to Iguanaland in Punta Gorda, the world’s largest reptile zoo.   The conservation of over 250 turtles, snakes and iguanas is critical for these critters most of which were never supposed to be in Florida.  The zoo is dedicated to educating everyone about these amazing animals with unique, hands-on experiences.   They also support research and fund conservation works all around the globe.

Fee: $25 per person  (members and their guest welcome.

Questions: contact: Bob Agrast

Trip to Disney World - Registration Information

We are delighted to offer you and your spouse/significant other/friend, or if  you’re traveling alone, to our fabulous trip to Disney World on February 1- 4, 2026. 

The cost of this trip is divided into two components:

1. Transportation Charges:  $130 per person
   
   This charge includes a chartered motor coach from Naples to Disney, and return,  plus lunch and snacks. This charge is payable to MCA when you register. Click the Register button to the left to reserve you seat(s) on the bus. 
   
   When you make your bus reservation, your confirmation will include instructions for how to make your Disney reservation. 
   
   
2. Disney Charges:  $2544 for a double; $1721 for a single. 
   
   This includes 3 nights at the Disney Coronado Springs Hotel, admission to the park(s), and Disney Dinning Plan  (3 days). These fees are payable directly to Disney. A $200 deposit is required to reserve your room at Disney. 

Deadline to reserve your room and bus is September 5.

You will receive instructions for making your Disney reservation in the confirmation email you receive when you make your bus reservation. 

Cancellation policy for Disney: Your money will be refunded if you cancel before December 30. The deposit of $200 will be charged if you cancel between December 31 and January 28. No refunds for cancelling after January 28.

Cancellation policy for bus: Your money will be refunded if you cancel before December 30.

Questions: email Rabbi Frank Muller

Private Tour 

Registration opens December 4th

Join us for a private guided tour of the Holocaust Museum. This comprehensive tour offers a unique opportunity to learn the history of this horrific event.

A light breakfast will be served prior to the tour.

A donation of $25 will be collected at the door.

This tour is COED.

For further information email Michael Gordon.

Registration opens 12/5/25

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass

Feb 5th 2026  Edition

Join Sid Freund, MCA member, Conservancy of Southwest Florida volunteer guide and certified Master Florida Naturalist, for a free guided walk on the boardwalk, beach, and back-bay areas of this beautiful Collier County park and learn about the secret lives of the flora and fauna of this captivating and biologically-rich area.

Clam Pass County Park offers a beautiful beach and a scenic boardwalk through a unique habitat. Learn about the special trees that dominate in this unusual environment and why they are important to all of us. See beautiful shore birds and maybe a surprise visitor or two, such as the not to be forgotten Pileated Woodpecker. Learn about our shells and see what shells and other treasures such as shark’s teeth, the Gulf may have delivered to the shore.

The walk is approximately 2 hours.

Meet at the gazebo at the end of the Clam Pass parking lot at 9 AM. Hat, water, and sunscreen are advised.

Parking is free with a beach sticker or subject to county fee for all day. Entrance to the park is adjacent to the Naples Grande Hotel at the end of Seagate Drive.

Additional walks are scheduled for  1/22/26 and 2/19/26

For additional information contact Sid Freund .

Once again we have arranged a fascinating 2 hour, docent led tour for MCA car guys, including private access to the workshop behind closed doors. 

The cost of the tour is $45.00.

Limited to 12 guests.

Click HERE to learn more about the collection and its location.

Questions email Les Nizin.

Tour the Collier County Special Operations Center.

The first part of the tour will be an introduction to the Special Ops Unit followed by a tour of the facility, hangers and garage. The group will then be introduced to Swat operations, including Aviation, team Bomb Squad, Safety traffic enforcement bureau, Agriculture and marine patrol.

A boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli will be followed by a Q&A session. Cost will be $22.00 for the Box Lunch.

Contact Neil Chessin if you have any questions. 

Registration opens December 25, 2025

Come visit the Sunshine Meadows standardbred training facility of fellow MCA member Mark Wasserman.  Mark and his trainer Travis Alexander's horses have been among the most successful standardbred horses in the country.  Mark and his horses have received horse of year honors in the harness racing industry and have been fortunate to have won some of the major races including back-to-back Messengers at Yonkers Raceway in 2021 and 22. (first leg of standardbreds triple crown).

https://www.sunshinemeadowsdelray.com/sunshine-meadows

During this visit you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the horses.  You will be able to help the horses prepare for training and help the trainer remove the gear from the horses after their training session.  if you are willing to get wet, you may be able to help wash the horses after their workout. Not only will you interact with the horses, you will also meet with Mark, the trainer, as well as riders and grooms.  Mark will discuss the life of an owner.  Among the topics will be horse breeding, what to look for in a horse to purchase yearlings, deciding what races to enter and when to sell a horse that is not a good fit with his stable.  The trainer will explain what goes into training a standardbred horse as well as what he plans to accomplish in the exercises you will be watching.  Riders will also be available to discuss how the horses performed that day. 
After the unique training experience, we will head to Ben’s Kosher Deli for an enjoyable lunch. 

The training facility is in Delray Beach, Florida.  Carpooling is encouraged. Those wanting help finding others to carpool with can contact David Feldman for help davmarf@aol.com.  

There is no charge for the visit to the training facility.   However lunch will be your responsibility.

This coed program is limited to 16 attendees.

Rain date 3/5