Friendly Faces Luncheon with Guest Speaker Alexandria Edwards, Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Join FISH OF SANCAP for their exciting Friendly Faces Luncheon! Enjoy a delicious lunch, make connections, and hear from speakers who bring learning opportunities to every event. Islanders, friends, and family are invited to the upcoming Friendly Faces Luncheon on Tues., Dec. 10 beginning at 11:00 am. This community event offers a complimentary lunch, prepared by The Sanibel Deli, and an opportunity to reconnect with neighbors and friends.

“In addition to socialization, our monthly luncheons provide an opportunity to hear informative information from our guest speakers. We are grateful to the Sanibel Recreation Center and The Sanibel Deli for their support in making our monthly event possible,” says Erika Arnowitz, Senior Services Director at FISH.

The luncheon is held at the Sanibel Recreation Center, located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, and a virtual option is available. Reservations and meal choices are required by Fri., Dec. 6 by contacting Erika Arnowitz at FISH at 239-472-4775 or erika@fishofsancap.org. Zoom instructions will be provided upon registration for virtual guests. Please note that meals are only provided for in-person guests.

In December, FISH is pleased to welcome Alexandria Edwards, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, as the guest speaker.  In this informative talk, learn about the history of a unique treasure in Southwest Florida visited by over 200,000 people a year. Alexandria will shed light on the story of why Edison and Ford chose to build vacation homes in Fort Myers and how they shaped the development of Southwest Florida into what is today. Take a step back in time and see the evolvement of this beautiful estate from Edison’s arrival in 1885 to the 21^st century.  In light of the upcoming holiday season, Alexandria will also share some of the Edison’s treasured holiday memories and traditions.

“We hope everyone will join us in December for a fun and festive time. This month, we’ll be offering a holiday-themed meal consisting of ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables, and a dinner roll, thoughtfully prepared by The Sanibel Deli (concessions can be made for dietary restrictions). Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today,” notes Arnowitz. For more information on the Friendly Faces Luncheon or to RSVP, please contact Erika Arnowitz at 239-472-4775 or erika@fishofsancap.org.