Calendar of Events (2018-2019)

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Tour : Monday, November 19, 2018

We enjoyed a guided tour of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary followed by lunch at the Heritage Bay clubhouse.

Location:  Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Holiday Party : Sunday, December 9, 2018

We enjoyed a lively traditional Holiday Season Party.

Location:  The home of John and Judy Hushon, 81 Seagate Drive #1501, Naples

Wine Tasting: Sunday, January 6, 2019

We tasted some high quality wines with our Brown friends.

Location:  The Social Room of 81 Seagate Drive, Naples, home of John and Judy Hushon

Lunar Eclipse Party : Sunday, January 20, 2019

We had a nice evening viewing the night sky and the start of the lunar eclipse.

Location:  Home of Rob and Cary Leher, 230 Cuddy Court, Naples

Marco Island Historical Museum Tour : Tuesday, February 5, 2019

We had a great tour of the museum, followed by lunch at CJ’s on the Bay.

Location:  Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island

An Insider’s Tour of the Naples Zoo : Friday, February 15

We toured the zoo and met with Jack Mulvaney, President and CEO of the zoo.

Location:  Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples

Boston Red Sox spring training game : March 12, 2019

We saw the Boston Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers, with a picnic lunch before.

Location:  JetBlue Park in Fort Myers

Cost:  $72.00 per person for the picnic and game.

Caution: Possible Dangerous Side Effects for Women Friday, March 22, 2019

Brown’s Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Alison McGregor, discussed sex and gender differences in the delivery of acute medical care.

Location:  Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, 896 River Point Drive.

Cost:  $40.00 per person

Ivy Fest : Sunday, April 7, 2019

Location:  The Moorings Country Club, 2500 Crayton Rd, Naples

We had a buffet meal and socialized with friends from Brown and other Ivy League and Seven Sisters colleges.

Cost:  $35.00 per person ($12.00 per child under 12)

New Students Reception : Saturday, April 13, 2019

Brown Club directors and interviewers welcomed a local high school student who has been accepted by Brown.

Location:  The home of Kitty and Jack Keane, 168 Cheshire Way, Naples.

Climate Change Preparedness: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Mike Savarese, a Professor at FGCU who has received a $1M grant to study sea level rise and storm surge in Collier County discussed his project.

Location:  Sheffield Theater on the 3rd floor of the Wellness Center at Moorings Park,
off Goodlette Frank Road

Cost:  $20.00 per person (wine and cheese included)