Calendar of Events (12/31/14)

By Staff | Dec 31, 2014

Editor’s note: To get items in the Calendar of Events, send us a note about the name of the organization, address, event and cost. Email citizen936@hotmail.com or mtoadvine@breezenewspapers.com or drop them off at the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce. If events are no longer happening, let us know so we can remove them. Events must be open to the public.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

– Knights of Columbus Hall, 1250 Business Way, Bingo, 6 p.m.

– Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Rd., Art classes, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $50. Drop-ins $15 per class, Artist/Instructor June DeVincent, 239-369-1251.

– VFW Post 4174, daily lunches, 239-369-5100.

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave. Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., 239-369-3178.

– Lehigh Senior Citizens Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Country Line Dance lessons, 12:30 – 2 p.m., members free, non-members $2.

– Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 Homestead Road. Steak, chicken, ribs, taco salads, pot roast and quesadillas. For information, call (239) 369-8216, ext. 102.

– The Origami Club meets at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 Homestead Road S. Materials not provided; suggested supplies include paper (cut into squares), scissors, and crayons or markers. Free program for members. Contact (239) 369-1521 or lcorigamiclub@inbox.com.

– Moose Lodge, at 210 Homestead Road, will hold a dance from 7-9 p.m. Music provided by a deejay. Admittance donation is $3. Use the side entrance; no smoking. For information, call Jack at (847) 347-7498.

Thursday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Day

Friday, Jan. 2

– Moose Lodge 210 Homestead Rd., fish fry and steak night, 5 to 8 p.m., lunch from 11:30 to 2 p.m.

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave. Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke, 7:30 p.m., 239-369-3178.

– Lehigh Community Park, Williams Rd. Old timers Softball League, noon, and 5th St, 239-303-2041.

– Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Fox Hall Group, 551 Westgate, Suite 104, 239-368-9477.

– Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., women’s group, Faith Lutheran Church, 239-368-2890.

– St. Raphael’s Church, Bingo, 4:30 p.m., games 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., kitchen open.

– Fountaincrest, 1230 Taylor Lane, TOPS 418, 8:30 a.m., 239-369-9134.

– Fraternal Order of Eagles, 607 Village Lakes Blvd., Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, 239-369-8744.

– The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts seafood and chicken dinners starting at 5 p.m. Music at 6 p.m. For information or reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

– The Lee County Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will meet from 10:30 to noon in Unit B208 at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, at 1860 Boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers. A CART provider is available. There is no charge. Contact Jim or Lois Smith at (239) 369-7532 or lojims@embarqmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 3

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave, dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., karaoke at 7:30 p.m., 239-369-3178

– Beginning guitar lessons, ages 9-14, Winning Kids Club, 10:30 a.m., 239-671-0946, email, WinningKidsClub@aol.com.

– Lehigh Acres Christian Church, 50 Bell Blvd, community food pantry, 1 to 2 p.m., 239-368-1400.

– Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 Homestead Road. Steak, chicken, ribs, taco salads, pot roast and quesadillas. For information, call (239) 369-8216, ext. 102.

– The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts Buffet-Chef’s Choice dinner with music at 5 p.m. For reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

– Moose Lodge, at 210 Homestead Road, 7-9 p.m. Snacks and cake; coffee included. Music provided by a deejay. Admittance donation is $3. Use the side entrance. No smoking. For information, call (847) 347-7498.

Sunday, Jan. 4

– Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd. Breakfast, later NASCAR and football, 368-2266.

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave, breakfast and NFL football package, breakfast 8 noon, 239-369-3178.

– Fountaincrest, 1230 Taylor Lane, duplicate bridge, 12:45 p.m., 239-369-7940.

– Old timers Softball League, noon, Lehigh Community Park, Williams Ave. and 5th St. W., 239-303-2041.

– The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres meets at Faith Lutheran Church hall, at 705 Leland Heights Blvd. Doors open at 4 p.m. New members are welcome. The meeting follows a pot luck dinner with coffee and tea. Bring a place setting and something to share. Contact Karen at (239) 849-5757.

Monday, Jan. 5

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., football package, bar food available, 239-369-3178.

– Art classes, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $50, drop-ins, $15, instructor June DeVincent, Veterans Park Recreational Center, 55 Homestead Rd., 239-369-1521.

– Moose Lodge, 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., Bingo, 7 p.m., Euchre at 7 p.m., 239-368-2266.

– VFW Post 4174, lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 239-369-5100.

– Senior Citizens Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Duplicate Bridge, 11:45 a.m., 239-369-7472.

– Lehigh Senior Citizens Center, 219 Plaza Drive, country line dance lessons, 2 to 3:30 p.m., members free, non-members $2.

– First Christian Church, 2803 Lee Blvd, watercolor classes, 1 to 4 p.m., Lehigh Acres Art League, 239-225-7397.

– Hope Hospice, 1205 Wings Way, grief support group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., 239-489-9156 or 239-489-9149.

– Fraternal Order of Eagles, 607 Village Lakes Blvd., dart League, 7 p.m., bar, bingo.

– Dart League, 7 p.m., 210 Homestead Rd., 239-368-2266.

– The Caribbean/American Social Club of Lehigh Acres meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at St. Anselm Episcopal Church, at 2201 E. Sixth St. All are welcome to attend.

– The Happiest Travelers will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane Ext. All are welcome. Learn about upcoming trips, enjoy punch and cookies and maybe even win a prize. For information, contact Debra Carson at (239) 728-3568 or The Happiest Travelers, P.O. Bob 404, Alva, FL 33920.

– Early bird bingo at 6 p.m. at First Community Congregational Church, at 200 E. Leeland Heights Blvd. Cost is $20 and includes food. All proceeds help the Helping Hands Ministry.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

– American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bar Bingo, 2 p.m. Wings Night, 4 to 7 p.m. 239-369-3178.

– Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., ladies night, meeting, 7 p.m., meals available throughout the day, 368-2266.

– Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Homestead Rd., Hope Parkinson’s, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., help available for other neurological problems, 239-321-3632.

– VFW Post 4174, lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 239-369-5100.

– Hope House, 1205 Wings Way, grief support, 6 p.m., 239-415-7219.

– Lehigh Senior Citizens Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Bingo, 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.

– Trinity Baptist Church, 4102 Lee Blvd., Boy Scouts Troop 270, 7 p.m. Call 239-368-3191.

– The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Italian Night is held from 5-7 p.m. For information or reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

– TOPS Chapter 836 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Lehigh Acres Senior Center, at 219 Plaza Drive. Millie Bonilla is the presiding leader. For information or if you are interested in attending, call the center at 369-5355.

– Sittercise class held at 10 a.m. and chair Zumba class held at 9 a.m. at Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane Ext. Call 239-303-1230.

– Living with Loss Support Group will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room at Lehigh Regional Medical Center. Contact Pastor Phillips for information at (239) 368-4471.