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• Intermediate Bridge

  • Start
    September 06, 2024
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  • End
    May 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    39 sessions
  • Location
    Regency Reserve Club House - Near Vanderbilt and Vineyards Blvd.

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  Intermediate Bridge

  
  

  
  

  This group meets every Friday from 12:45 PM - 4:15 PM

  Now in our 12th year, the bridge group is very welcoming and always looking for more Intermediate Bridge players! 

  For additional information or if you want to play, email Miki Field HERE , or text him at 847-922-5948.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Israel Discussion Group

  • Start
    September 09, 2024
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  • End
    November 10, 2025
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Israel Discussion Group

  Lead by Colin Lewis and Allan Pilver

  Meets on the second Monday of the month at 10AM

  Zoom only beginning in April 2025

  
  

  The current multi front crisis facing Israel weighs on us all.  The MCA Israel Discussion Group is an opportunity to share, listen and learn in these times of constant crisis and hopefully times of quiet.  
  

  This discussion group will be devoted to these current events. With a limited audience, participants will have an opportunity to dig into these pressing issues of the day and share opinions with fellow MCA members.  

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• Photography Discussion Group

  • Start
    September 27, 2024
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  • End
    April 25, 2025
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Nina Iser Center
  • Spaces left
    22

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  Photography Discussion Group

  The 4th Friday of Each Month

  
  

  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.

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• Habitat for Humanity

  • Start
    October 08, 2024
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  • End
    May 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    33 sessions
  • Location
    Various Locations Around Naples

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  Habitat for Humanity

  
  

  
  

  MCA members can partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a home for a family in need. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Since there is a wide variety of different jobs that are needed, the volunteer will be able to choose the job that maximizes his abilities and yet stays within his comfort level.

  With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. In the past, this has proven to be one of the most popular volunteer activity among MCA membership, but more help is needed!

  For additional information contact Howard Greenfield.

  
  

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• MCA Shooters

  • Start
    October 10, 2024
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  • End
    May 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    The Alamo, 2390 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

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  MCA Shooters

  Bi-weekly on Thursdays

  
  

  Join fellow MCA members at the Alamo for target practice. Learn the basics of fire arm control and safety, and then go to the range and practice your skills.

  After we shoot, we will have lunch at Pete's.

  For additional information contact: jcaragliano@gmail.com .

  
  

  Important:  You should register once for the entire series (scroll down to see the Register button on the left).

  
  

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• Meals of Hope Food Bagging

  • Start
    October 16, 2024
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  • End
    April 16, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Meals of Hope Warehouse, 4344 Arnold Ave, Naples
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Meals of Hope Food Bagging

  
  

  We need you to give 2 hours of your time to pack bags of food so Meals of Hope can restock their 13 food pantries in Southwest Florida.  These bags provide much needed nutritious food to help those struggling with food insecurity.  Let’s show Southwest Florida that MCA is doing its part to end this crisis.

  This is a coed event

  For additional information contact Bruce Sherman

  The Mission of Meals of Hope is to: Inspire and empower communities to come together to end hunger.

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• Kayaking

  • Start
    October 18, 2024
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  • End
    May 16, 2025
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    Location Selected Each Week

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  MCA Kayaking

  Every Friday at 8:30 AM

  
  

  MCA Kayakers paddle on Friday mornings.  We usually launch from a different venue and/or explore a different track every week during our 30-week season.   Most of the launch sites are within easy driving distance, and our members often carpool.    The kayak adventure usually includes a beach stop for a picnic lunch, or we stop at a nearby restaurant afterwards.   We generally launch around 8:30 am, and you can expect to be home by early to mid afternoon.

  We accept all MCA members with some kayaking experience into our group, which usually numbers around 15-20 paddlers each week.  If you don’t have kayaking experience, we will refer you to local certified instructors who will provide a kayak and help you develop the necessary skills.  Safety and skill development is especially important to our group.     

  You can even borrow a kayak and necessary gear when you first start paddling with MCA. However, all paddlers in the group soon buy their own suitable kayak (whether new or used) and must be able to transport their kayak to the local launch sites.  Refer to the above picture to see the types of kayaks used by the MCA members. 

  Come join us – it’s great fun, great exercise and a great way to meet people!

  To register contact Bob Lubin .

  Note:  Kayakers must demonstrate their ability to safely kayak before being able to paddle with the group.  

  You must only register once for this activity. 

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• Current Issues Discussion Group

  • Start
    October 31, 2024
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  • End
    April 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Only

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  Current Issues Discussion Group

  Lead by Ron Mutchnik

  Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM

  
  

  Each month the group engages in an interesting, relevant and often controversial discussion.  A shared magazine article is used as a spur for the interaction.  If you enjoy stimulating conversations about current issues with a group of critical thinkers, please join us.

  
  

  For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

  
  

  Topics

  Jan. 16 - "Do You Know What You Mean by That?" (Revolution)

  Feb. 20 - "The Forgotten History of Hitler's Establishment Enablers" (Enablers) 

  March 20 - "Have the Liberal Arts Gone Conservative?" (Old School) 

  April 17 - "Why are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism?" (Without a Prayer)

  
  

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• Pickleball

  • Start
    November 04, 2024
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  • End
    May 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    Sports Challenge America 28120 Racetrack Road, Bonita Springs FL 34135
  • Registered
    59 registrants

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  Pickleball

  
  

  
  

  Announcing new venue and times for the upcoming season!

  Join your MCA friends at Sports Challenge America off Bonita Beach Road for another season of pickleball.

  See below for information about Sports Challenge America

  All MCA Pickleball players must be fully paid members of MCA and have either prior experience or taken a recent lesson.

  The estimated fee, which covers court rentals, is $150.00 for the season. 

  You must pay this amount, regardless of how many times you play. 

  It is possible there will be a need for an additional fee later in the season, depending on how many courts must be rented each week.  

  For additional information contact Bruce Sherman 

  
  

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• Bocce

  • Start
    November 04, 2024
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  • End
    May 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    53 sessions
  • Location
    Veterans Park, Naples

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  Bocce

  Meets Every Monday at 11:00 AM and Wednesday at 9:30AM 

  
  

  Join your MCA buddies for a rousing game or two of Bocce.  No experience necessary.  

  Register once for the season and receive a reminder before each session. 

  Questions?

  Email your Couples Bocce Master Michael Marks. 

  You must only register once for this activity. 
  

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• Low Stakes Poker (Weekly)

  • Start
    November 14, 2024
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  • End
    May 22, 2025
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  • Schedule
    27 sessions
  • Location
    Various Homes around the Greater Naples Area

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  Low Stakes Poker

  Meets Every Thursday

   Weekly high/low  poker games ($20 buy in)  held at various individual's homes and community centers in an easy going atmosphere. Sit in and see what it is all about.

  
  

  If you are interested and/or have questions, please contract Phil Sherman .

  
  

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• Talmud Study Group

  • Start
    January 14, 2025
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  • End
    April 22, 2025
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Nina Iser Center
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    29 registrants

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  Talmud Study
  Led by Sid Freund

  "Biweekly'ish" on Tuesdays at 2:45 PM 

  Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws. Below is a description of this year's focus: 

  "On Bearing False Witness"

  We will study the debate between sages of the Talmud on the laws and consequences of giving false testimony and the punishment for conspiring witnesses. 

  We will learn how to apply the methodology of the Talmud's sages, through their use of psychology and logic, to determine the veracity of witnesses and parties in legal cases.
  

  Participants will sit as judges and lawyers and engage in spirited debate on the merit of cases, and unravel the thinking of our sages. Knowledge of Hebrew is not a prerequisite to experience the challenges and satisfaction of these discussions.

  Facilitator Sid Freund has been Superintendent of Schools in New York and Connecticut. He attended eight years of Yeshiva studies in New York City, and has had a longtime interest in Hebrew texts.

  Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

  
  

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• Sunday Biking

  • Start
    March 09, 2025
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  • End
    May 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Waterside Shops Coastal Ride or Casual Ride Various Locations

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  Sunday Biking

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sunday Biking offers:

  • The Fitness and Recreational rides - leave from the Waterside Shops in North Naples at 8:00 AM. 
  • Casual Rides - leave from various locations at 8:30 AM.

  
  

  Biking speeds and distances:

  1. Fitness Riders - 16+ MPH (20 miles)
  2. Recreation Riders - 12 - 16 MPH (20 miles)
  3. Casual Riders - 10 - 14 MPH (distance varies)

  
  

  Riders bring your own bicycle with properly inflated tires. Helmets required..
  

  
  

  Don't forget to bring water!

  
  

  For additional information contact:

  • Michael Sobol for the Recreational and Fitness rides.
  • Glenn Perrin for Casual rides.

  
  

  You must only register once for this activity. 

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• MCA Golf (weekly)

  • Start
    March 18, 2025
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  • End
    April 22, 2025
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Valencia Golf and Country Club - 1725 Double Eagle Trail Naples, FL 34120

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  MCA Golf (weekly)

  Valencia Golf Club

  Every Tuesday 

  
  

  
  

  Join your fellow MCA duffers for a weekly round (18 holes) of golf every Tuesday at Valencia Golf and Country Club.

  
  

  The new reserved weekly tee times are 11:08 AM and 11:16 AM

  
  

  
  

  The weekly cost is simply the fee at Valencia in effect at the time of play. 

  
  

  
  

  (Register to get latest information when available).

  
  

  By registering, you agree to respond to a weekly RSVP indicating your interest in playing on the following Tuesday.  

  
  

  You only need to complete this registration once. 

  
  

  
  

  For more information or questions contact:

  Art Boshnack
  

  
  

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• Tour of the Collier County Traffic Management Control Center

  • When
    April 16, 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • Location
    2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Tour of the Collier County Traffic Management

  Control Center 

  (TMC)

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

  Questions? Email Michael Sobol.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Book Discussion Group

  • Start
    April 16, 2025
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  • End
    September 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Iser Center Board Room and Zoom

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  Book Discussion Group

  Meets on the  3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm 

  Currently Zoom Only

  The books we discuss which are recommended by group members may be on any subject, whether fiction or non-fiction. The discussions, led by a group member, will focus on the theme, character development and quality of writing.

  If you enjoy reading books of substance and discussing with peers, you will definitely enjoy this group.

  Books Selections

  1. November: The Incorruptibles; A true Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld by Dan Slater. This is a story of particularly Jewish crime in the early 20th century. 

  2. December: Frostbite by Nicola Twilley. This is the story of refrigeration, how it developed and how it has changed our lives.

  3. January: Ain't No Grave by Mary Glickman. This is a novel about the precariousness of Black and Jewish life in the south around the time of the Leo frank Lynching in 1915. 

  4. February: Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. Explores the turbulent times between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the actual beginning of the American Civil War.

  5. March: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

  6. April: Fat Leonard by Craig Whitlock. How one man bribed, bilked, and seduced the U.S. Navy. (Bob Maisel)

  7. May:  The Sequel by Jean Korelitz. A mystery novel by one of the authors who presented at the Book Festival this year. You may wish to read her book, The Plot, first. (Larry Goodman)

  8. June: The Man Who Broke Capitalism by David Giles. The story of Jack Welch as GE chairman. How his influence changed GE and hoe US businesses behave. (Neil Stein)

  9. July: The Island at the Center of the World by Robert  Shorto. A non-fiction story of Dutch Manhattan and how that time and place shaped what America became. (Howard Gilbert)

  10. August: Deacon King Kong by James McBride. A novel set in 1969 Brooklyn dealing with " substance abuse, race, power, community, and religion"; but also " love, hope, and redemption". The author was interviewed in Hayes Hall at Artis-Naples this year. (Larry Goodman)

  
  

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• NextGen - Pickleball (Wednesday; April 16th)

  • When
    April 16, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Olde Cypress (7165 Treeline Dr; Immokalee & Logan)
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  ****CHANGE OF DATE****

  Originally it was scheduled on April 14th but it was moved to April 16th. Hope to see you there!

  Join in on the fastest growing sport in the world in Naples, the centre of the Pickleball universe! Practice up for the US Open held every spring in Naples!

  Play will be from 6:00-7:30pm. Our hosts will alternate between Olde Cypress usually on Mondays (hosted by Bob Fidel) and Kalea Bay usually on Wednesdays (hosted by Steve Frank).

  We get together for casual dinner afterwards for those so inclined. Beginners are welcome and we will be offering lessons from 5:00-6:00 on specific days (will send out separate communication for sign up).

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• NextGen - Lunch (April 18th)

  • When
    April 18, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Deep Lagoon; 8777 Tamiami Trail North
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  Thoughtful conversation, convivial company, and a tasty lunch are the hallmarks of our popular and eagerly anticipated monthly event. Fellow MCAer Michael Feldman hosts lunch on the third Friday of each month. A terrific way to meet your fellow members. We try different restaurants and get separate checks. Schedule: Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, and April 18, at different venues (TBD).
  

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• Wine Club- Brunello Blind Tasting

  • When
    April 21, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Nina Iser Center - BBYO Room
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    2

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  Wine Club-Brunello

     A Blind Tasting

  
  

  The sixth and final meeting of the MCA Wine Club for this season will be held on Monday April 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Iser Center. This tasting will highlight the Italian wine Brunello.

  Please note that this will be a blind tasting with each wine compared to the others.

  
  

  You must re-register for this event, even if you have registered previously

  Please let Barry Denkensohn know if you plan to bring a bottle  so we can estimate how many bottles are needed, depending on the number of attendees. At the tasting, please provide some information about the winery and any details the attendees will find helpful, as this is also a learning experience.

  Cheese and crackers will also be served, so please let Barry know if you will volunteer to do this. We need at least two members to help with this chore.

  Attendees need to bring their own wine glasses to the tasting. It is recommended that they bring 4 glasses so that a side by side comparison can be made.

  The first tasting for next season will be held on Monday November 17th. The wine for that meeting will be determined at the April 21, 2025 final tasting..

  Please contact Barry Denkensohn with any questions and please make sure that you register if you wish to attend

  
  

  
  

  Anyone who wants to bring an interesting or favorite bottle of white wine should do so.  Please let Barry know what you're planing to bring.  As we're tasting whites, you won't need to open the bottles in advance, so if we have a lot of wines, we may not open them all.   You should also be prepared to speak about the winemaker, vineyard, year and the wine.

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• Gratuitous Violence Movie Night - Accountant 2

  • When
    April 24, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Regal Cinema

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  Gratuitous Violence Movie Night 

  See the movie "Accountant 2"

  Click HERE to see the trailer

  Regal Cinema  
  

  4:00pm

  Join your MCA friends to watch a movie that others in your family may not want to see.

  We will meet at the movie theatre (buy your own ticket), and then we will have dinner at Mission BBQ following the movie. 

  If there are any changes you will be notified prior to the movie date.

  Questions:.....contact David Feldman. 

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• End of Season BBQ

  • When
    April 27, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Patio at the Nina Iser Center
  • Spaces left
    60
  • Registered
    89 registrants

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  End of Season Member/Guest BBQ

  This is a guys only, non-coed event

  
  

  

  Join your fellow MCA Members, prospective members, and friends of members for an end of season celebration on the Iser Center patio and Schiff Hall.

  Meet! Greet! Schmooze! 

  Play ping pong, foosball, corn hole, putt golf balls and just hang!

  Dogs, burgers, fixings, sides, drinks, and desserts supplied. Just show up with your appetite. (BYOB)

  $18/person for all you can eat.

  Please register by April 24th

  And don't forget to wear your MCA attire.

        For more information contact PHIL MICHEL

    

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• Tour of the NCH Simulation Center-April Editiion

  • When
    April 28, 2025
  •  
    12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    311 9th St. N. Naples, FL
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  Registration Opens 2/28/25

  Tour of the

  NCH Simulation Center

  April Edition

  
  

  
  

  Join your MCA friends to tour the simulation center at NCH's downtown campus. The Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides realistic training scenarios for physicians, medical residents, nurses, 1st responders, and other clinical staff to improve patient safety and outcomes.

  See the fully equipped operating room, the computerized mannequin giving birth in the obstetrical suite, the realistic critically ill "patient" in the ICU, and many other realistic computerized training stations.

  This has been a very popular tour in the past that has filled up very quickly.

  For more information, contact Mark Goetz

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• MCA Bingo Night- April Edition

  • When
    April 29, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Iser Center
  • Spaces left
    23
  • Registered
    94 registrants

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  MCA Bingo Night

  A Co-ed Event

  Open to Friends and Neighbors

  
  

   MCA invites you to another night of competitive Bingo. Enjoy the fun, desserts, and the chance to win prizes,

  All are invited.

  For $20, each player will receive 6 bingo cards  for each of the 10 exciting games that will be played.

  No experience necessary (it won't help anyway!).

  Questions, contact Neil Chessin

  
  

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• Spring Golf Outing

  • When
    May 14, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Pelican Sound Golf Course - 4569 Pelican Sound Blvd, Estero
  • Spaces left
    25

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  8th Semi-annual

  Spring Golf Outing

  18 Holes

  at

  Pelican Sound Golf Course

  
  

  The cost is $43.00 per player, including cart (payable at the club), and $20.00 payable now to cover prizes.

  Foursomes will be created, based on handicap.

  You do not need to register as a foursome. 

  Drinks and Prizes will be awarded following play. 

  Format is TBD.

  Questions contact Phil Sherman or Fred Rosenfeld

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• Table Tennis

  • Start
    May 14, 2025
  •  
  • End
    September 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Iser Center

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  Table Tennis!

  (twice a month)

  
  

  
  

  Join your MCA friends for a twice-a month gathering for table tennis at the Iser Center. Balls will be provided. Bring your favorite paddle or one will be provided. 

  Contact Colin Lewis or Andy Ichel for more information.

  In May forward, contact Michael Pierce.

  
  

  
  

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• Trivia Night

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Iser Cultural Center
  • Spaces left
    72

  

  
  

  Trivia Night

  Coed Event

  
  

  The MCA trivia tournament for mixed couples will take place on Sunday evening May 18th 7:00 PM at the Nina Iser Center 

  The entry fee is $18 per individual (Credit card only). Games will be played with six per table (may be seated with friends if desired) and prizes will be given to the individuals seated at the winning two tables. In addition, there will be random prizes given out during the evening. Snacks and desserts will be available 

   Trivia  format will be classic trivia consisting of the Six categories: sports, entertainment, history, geography, science, and Arts and literature.

  We hope that you will join MCA for this fun filled evening offering mental challenges and lots of good camaraderie.

  For any questions, contact Jan Rosenberg.

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