MCA upcoming events

Book Discussion Group (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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.

April 15: The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly. Fiction. This is a recent book in the Lincoln Lawyer series. The protagonist is pursuing a case on behalf of a mother whose daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend at the behest of an AI companion. The book does a deep dive into the creation of algorithms and AI influencers and personalities. Andy Radding to review.

May 20: The Wizard of the Kremlin by Guiliano da Empoli. A fictional representation of historical Russian thought up to the present. Expect an interesting but unsettling read. Steve Yussen to review.

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

September 16: Hotel Ukraine by Martin Cruz Smith. Again a well known author. Fiction. The last book in a series, the first of which was Gorky Park. Set in Russia and Ukraine during the current Ukraine war. Political Intrigue. Larry Goodman to review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

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

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Hands On CPR Training and More! (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Hands on CPR Training and More!

What to do until the EMT gets to you? This will be live training First Aid, CPR, AED, Auto-Injector, Opioid Antidote and other topics decided by the group.

This experience is designed to provide participants with training and confidence in an emergency situation. You will learn what to do until the EMTs arrive to take over.

Topics will be:

Hands On Practical Experience (HOPE) Chest compression-only CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed is a national curriculum created by US Dept of Homeland Security as a response to increased gun violence and mass casualty incidents. The recognition of the Auto-Injector and use of an epi-pen. The recognition and use of different Opioid Antidote like Naloxone/Narcan.

This is the real deal but without certification.

Refreshments will be provided.

This program is open to MCA and WCA members.

If the program is full, please add your name to the waitlist.

Book Discussion Group (June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Israel Discussion Group - Summer of 2026 (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Israel Discussion Group

Co-leaders Al Pilver, Chuck Siegel and Peter Sherer

Meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 AM

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

Meets May, July and September - via Zoom

Topics vary from month to month and will be emailed in the monthly reminder.

Sample topic:

"The best of times, the worst of times".

We have the most supportive US Administration in years. We have defeated Hezbollah and Iran, badly damaged the Houthi's and now control about 75% of Gaza.

Yet on the world stage, we are a pariah.

Western countries are lining up to recognize a Palestinian state. UN is telling the world there is a famine in Gaza and the mainstream media is full of very negative stories about Israel.

Where do we go from here?

How can we re-build bridges and get some positive PR?

Book Discussion Group (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Book Discussion Group (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Israel Discussion Group - Summer of 2026 (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Israel Discussion Group

Co-leaders Al Pilver, Chuck Siegel and Peter Sherer

Meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 AM

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

Meets May, July and September - via Zoom

Topics vary from month to month and will be emailed in the monthly reminder.

Sample topic:

"The best of times, the worst of times".

We have the most supportive US Administration in years. We have defeated Hezbollah and Iran, badly damaged the Houthi's and now control about 75% of Gaza.

Yet on the world stage, we are a pariah.

Western countries are lining up to recognize a Palestinian state. UN is telling the world there is a famine in Gaza and the mainstream media is full of very negative stories about Israel.

Where do we go from here?

How can we re-build bridges and get some positive PR?

Book Discussion Group (September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Book Discussion Group (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Book Discussion Group (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass-Dec 2026 Edition (December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass

Dec 2026 Edition

Registration opens 10/14/26

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 1/11/27 and 2/18/27

For additional information contact Sid Freund .

Book Discussion Group (December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Talmud Study Group (January 04, 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

This coming season we will be studying Pirke Avot, loosely translated as the Ethics of the Fathers. The passages in Pirke Avot draw upon Jewish ethical tradition and teach us timeless life lessons. It is the earliest and most authentic version of Jewish practical wisdom. Some scholars consider Pirke Avot as the earliest manifesto of social justice in Western civilization. We will be studying the text through the lens of contemporary social justice and moral philosophy and the perspectives of classical commentators and contemporary thinkers. We will be using a text entitled Pirke Avot A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics, edited and translated by Leonard Kravitz and Kerry M. Olitzky.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass-Jan 2027 Edition (January 11, 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass

Jan 2027 Edition

Registration opens 11/11/26

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 12/14/26 and 2/15/27

For additional information contact Sid Freund .

Talmud Study Group (January 18, 2027)

Mon, 18 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

Book Discussion Group (January 20, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (January 21, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

A Presentation on Kimberley's Reef: An Underwater Classroom (January 21, 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

A Presentation on
Kimberley's Reef:
An Underwater Classroom

A coed event

Registration opens 11/20/26

You and your guest are invited to hear about a unique classroom taking shape beneath the waves off Florida's coast. In the Gulf of Mexico, about seven and a half miles west of Bonita Beach and 30 feet below the surface, Kimberly's Reef is growing an artificial reef complex created by The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University.

WGCU Public Media produced a documentary about the project titled "Dispatches From Kimberly's Reef." Pam James, Executive Producer of Content, will discuss the film, the scientific insights it reveals, and its significance both regionally and around the world.

For questions contact Rob Brown

Talmud Study Group (February 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass-Feb 2027 Edition (February 15, 2027)

Mon, 15 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Guided Naturalist Walk at Clam Pass

Feb 2027 Edition

Registration opens 12/15/26

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 12/14/26 and 1/11/27

For additional information contact Sid Freund .

Book Discussion Group (February 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Current Issues Discussion Group 2026-27 (February 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

NOTE: April 23 this month due to MCA lunch on the usual 3rd Thursday

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder

Talmud Study Group (February 22, 2027)

Mon, 22 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

Talmud Study Group (March 15, 2027)

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com

Book Discussion Group (March 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 20:30:00 GMT

Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

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

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

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

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz. Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

Talmud Study Group (March 29, 2027)

Mon, 29 Mar 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Registration Opens 11/5/26

Talmud Study
Led by Sid Freund

Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws.

Note: Prior year attendance is not a requirement. All classes and provided materials are in English.

Questions? Email Sid Freund at sidfreund@gmail.com