Now You Know: Marco’s clubs remain busy this season
St Joseph’s Day was celebrated in grand style by the Italian American Society
Ann D'Onofrio reports that 90 members and guests had a St. Joseph Luncheon at DaVinci’s on March 19, the day of the Italian’s Patron Saint.
Red was the color of the day and a token Fava bean, blessed by Fr. Chuck from the San Marco Catholic Church, was given to all there.
The legend of the blessed fava bean for Italians holds that as long as you have one you will never go hungry.
Kiwanis have successful events
Cindy Crane reports that the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island held its 9th Annual Kiwanis Family 5K Run March 2. This year there were 164 participants plus 12 Kiwanians and countless numbers of MIA Key Club who volunteered to make this a successful event. All proceeds will go to support our local kids.
On Feb. 24 the club held their 20th annual Car Show at Veterans’ Community Park. Attendance was up from last year, number of show cars was also up. There were around 30 Kiwanis member volunteers plus several non-member volunteer friends and many MIA Key Club volunteers all working to make this event very successful.
The proceeds will go to provide help to the kids in Tommie Barfield Elementary, Marco Island Middle School, Marco Island Academy, and Manatee Elementary Schools.
Two more cruises for MCC
MCC Cruisers recently gathered at Sarazen Park for their Mid-March Annual Procopio Steak Cookout celebrating both The Ides of March and St. Patrick’s Day.
Cassandra Miller reports that there are two cruises left to go this season. The April cruise to Captiva and the May cruise to Key West. In the meantime, cruisers are looking forward to the next Sunset at the Beach Party and Charlie Schwalje's March Fishing Tournament.
Just Friends anoints new president, board
Just Friends enjoyed a luncheon at C.J.s and celebrated St. Paddy’s Day.
JoAnn Brandau reports that this is the time of year when the club says goodbye to their 2023-24 board of directors and install a new slate of officers for 2024-2025.
Members thanked outgoing president Laverne Leahy and her board. Then introduced and installed the new board and new president, Liz Knapp.
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