NEWSLETTER

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                      NEW JERSEY CLUB AND FRIENDS, INC.

2557-3 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL - PMB#158, VENICE, FL 34293

                     WWW.NJCLUBANDFRIENDS.COM

Good afternoon Everyone,

Early 4th of July Greetings to all.  I will not be able to wish you greetings on that day, since I won't have access to my computer.

MEMBERSHIP DUES 2026

As you are aware, this is the time for membership renewal to the club. At this point in time, we currently have 89 members, Please consider renewing for the upcoming year. We DO NOT send out bills. Without all of you, we would not be able to move forward in our activities. If we wish to keep this club moving forward, we need all of your support.

Membership renewal is $ 25.00 per/person and begins July 1, 2025.  YOU may MAIL renewal at any time.  Please make check payable to: NJClub and Friends and mail to our  Membership Chair,

Sandi Chance,1862 Batello Dr., Venice, Fl.34293

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Plans for this upcoming year 2025-2026 include:

July - Lunch at Carrabas' in Venice. We are planning a lunch on Thursday, July 17, 2025 starting at 11:30. Choose from their lunch menu.  It is an ala carte order and pay on your own.  It will be a great chance for us to get together! If you are interested, please email me at:  dmcl4450@gmail.com with your name and number attending.

August - Friday Dinner at the Italian American Club- more information to come.

September - Breakfast Get Together

October 8th - Kickoff Member Get Together at the SAE Clubhouse in Plantation

November - Veterans' Day Lunch at Landys'. Date to be determined

November - Venice Theater is offering The Sound of Music.  The performance will be held at The Raymond Center which is behind the Theater.  The date is Sunday, November 16th and will be a Matinee.  If you are interested, I need to know as soon as possible (by Monday, June 30, 2025) so I can reserve tickets.  Cost per ticket is $ 40.00 each. 

Again, email me at: dmcl4450@gmail.com

December - 

We are excited to let you know our Holiday Event will be December 4, 2025 at Tuscany, Nokomis. Save the Date!  Below is the information:

                                                                  Menu

                                                          First Course

Tossed Italian House Salad with Romaine Hearts

Homemade Tuscan Garlic Bread

                                                      Choice of  Entree

Sauteed Chicken Breast A'la Marsala/Broccoli and Spaghetti

Pan Roasted Farco Island Salmon Fillet over Sweet Pea Risotto with Broccoli

8oz Charcoal Grilled NY Strip Steak a'la Bordelaise with Baked Potato and Garlic Broccoli

Dessert Platters per Table

January - Fox Lea Farms Royal Lippizzan Stallions in Mayaka City

February - Cool Today Spring Training Game. More details to follow.

March - St. Patty's Day Party at the SAE Clubhouse, Plantation

April - Bob's Train - Bob’s Train is the best kept secret in Sarasota. Hidden away off the main road we keep our little piece of circus history alive. Come aboard the train for lunch and experience what we’re told is the best hamburger in Sarasota.

We will also tour the Sarasota Museum of Art.

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We also are planning breakfasts and lunches like those we have had this past year.    Also, once we have the 25-26 season schedule for the Venice Theater and Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, we will look at options available.  This is your club. We are here to offer opportunities to enjoy each other's company as well as experience new venues that we would not experience on our own.  If you have any ideas that you would like for us to explore, please let me know at: dclsantoro@yahoo.com.

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We also depend on you to let us know of anyone who is ill or passed away, or if someone may just need a Thinking of You note.  It is so important that our members know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

We thank all of you who have attended our activities this past year and hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe summer and look forward to seeing everyone in August for a great Italian Dinner and look forward to seeing everyone in September for Breakfast and our Kickoff Event in October!

Best Regards

Diane

FOR FULL DETAILS ON ALL EVENTS, GO TO THE "EVENTS" PAGES.