FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR...
Bonjour Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we present the Happenings
2017-18 Program Guide. I hope you will agree that the board
members, committee members, volunteers, and staff who
developed these programs have a keen sense for your interests,
because there is surely something for everyone.
We sent out a program survey this summer, and the response
has been remarkable. While the board will be analyzing the
results at their annual strategic planning meeting in November,
there are some immediate takeaways that I can share. For
example — you said we have the number of programs that we offer about right, but we
could add a little more music and fitness. OK then, don’t miss Dancing Under the Stars,
a free concert February 17th where you can combine both music and dance!
2017 - 2018
COMMUNITY
CENTER HOURS
FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
LEE COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Which reminds me — about the sunshade for the outdoor stage. YES — it will happen...
soon! Lee County has taken leadership over construction, and we have turned over the
architectural plans and schematics to them. Lynda Jamison and her friends and supporters
have raised one-third of the cost and the Friends board has voted to contribute the other
two-thirds to make the project happen. Be patient — the wheels of government move slowly.
We hear you loud and clear that you want us to continue to show recently released movies.
But we are going to reserve the 5:00pm Monday slot for Keisling’s Klassic Movies.
Bergman, Bogart, and Brando are all coming your way on Monday nights.
Friends has begun offering limited travel experiences to both enhance the cultural and
educational objectives of our programs, and to provide opportunities for fellowship. These
have turned out to be exceedingly popular (see trips to Everglades, p. 25 and France, p. 35),
but you need to call quickly if you are interested, as they sell out almost overnight.
As always, we welcome your ideas. Please stop by the office and share them with me.
Amusez-vous bien!
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday Closed
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
2017
Thanksgiving:
Christmas:
New Year's:
GULF COAST
BOARD INSTITUTE
November 23 & 24
December 22 & 25
December 29
2018
New Year’s:
January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 12
Memorial Day:
May 28
Independence Day:
July 4
Labor Day:
September 3
THE MISSION OF
FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
IS TO CREATE THE BEST
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR BOCA GRANDE.
Cover Photo by: CHRIS CHARLES for Creative Silence
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2 0 17 / 18 P R O G R A M G U I D E
Friday, December 8, 2017
9:00am - 3:00pm | Crowninshield Community House
No Charge| Pre-Registration Required
Continuing the success of last season’s Gulf Coast Board Institute, the Friends of Boca
Grande will partner with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to offer an incredible
opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top fundraisers. Chuck V. Loring, MBA, CFRE,
will lead this interactive workshop. Chuck has visited Boca Grande before and if you were
lucky enough to have been at last season’s program then you know you’re in for a treat!
You’ll learn best practice techniques that you can take back to your board regardless of
whether your board is here or elsewhere. This engaging workshop will focus on board roles
and responsibilities, board structure, identifying and engaging the right board team, and the
board’s role in fundraising.
The program will include a light breakfast and lunch and is generously underwritten by the
Gulf Coast Community Foundation so there is no cost to participants. You will laugh, you
will learn, and you will leave confident in your role as a board member. You are strongly
encouraged to bring a small team from your organization if possible. Pre-registration for
this event is required and we encourage you to do so early to ensure you have a seat at
what will surely be a full-house event.