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from her father. We are looking forward to the next viewing.

It was a “BiG Nude Boat”

OLDE WORLD

Saturday February 24th we had a great turnout at The Old World Restaurant in North Port. Twenty- Imagine, if you can, being with almost 3000 one Members began arriving for cocktails before nudists for 10 glorious days in the Caribbean sun. 5:00 and lingered until almost 8:00 enjoying That was the experience of several SN members delicious and engaging conversation. February 2-12 onboard The Carnival Victory, hosted by The Bare Necessities Agency. The pristine beach in the photo is Half Moon Cay, Bahamas where cruisers had the beach to themselves for the ultimate “no tan lines

We were finally reminded that the party was moving to Sue and experience. With stops at Amber Alan’s lovely home for , swimming and a Cove, and the ABC’s, adventures, and movie. The boisterous crowd was enjoying the shopping awaited us (but we had to wear clothes socializing in the sparkling heated pool and in port…haha). We also had a great opportunity to relaxing hot tub so much that few got a chance to promote the club by passing out coozies and SN watch the movie. Sitting by the a few of us got applications to aproximately 25 cruisers who live interested (but couldn’t really hear…thanks in southwest Florida. Some applications may boisterous crowd, lol) while the delicious have already been turned in and we are looking Boston Crème Pie that Sue made for us. Linda forward to new members and new friends. If this and Kevin, who brought the movie promised they is something you think you would love to do you would show the movie in its entirety the next time will get another chance next year on Bare we come to their home. The movie Produced by Necessities Big Nude Boat 2019, log on and their son is about a young woman’s introduction reserve your cabin now! Friday January 25- to the nudist lifestyle when she inherits a nudist February 3, 2019. The Big Nude Boat is back and bigger than ever! We’ll embark from Port Canaveral, FL and make our way to the Bahamas, when you will make a new friend and possibly Jamaica, and Isla Roatan for an some new members. unforgettable 9 days. Set sail with 3000 new friends aboard the Carnival Sunshine! Six Bends

https://cruisebare.ccom/cruise/big-nude-boat- Every year Sandra participates in this charity 2019/. motorcycle event, this year at Six Bends. She and Magen decided this would be new way to There are always opportunities to represent our introduce the club to people participating in this club, whether it’s the whole group, or just a few event that might otherwise be unaware of SN. members. SN was well represented at Haulover Magen was there to promote the club and pass Clothing Optional Beach on February 20th by Rick out membership applications. and Magen as they enjoyed a lovely day at the beach.

Thanks to Sandra and Magen for your good ideas When you are traveling to exotic and interesting and your time to promote the club!! nude destinations, spread the word about our great Sanibel Naturists Club. You never know

Cypress Cove

Speaking of planning for some fun, we heard from Bill and Peggy the other day, with Spring just Several SN members enjoyed the Florida sunshine around the corner and the ‘snowbirds’ heading at a couple of recent Kayaking events. north and rates dropping, they are planning an Wednesday, February 21st members of the group April trip to “The Cove”. They are looking for some joined David at Matlacha Community Park for a 3 company. Get in touch with Bill or check on hour paddle. After all that exercize, a trip to Facebook so a weekend can be picked that is Miceli’s for , good food and chatting revived good for everyone who wants to go. their energy. It was so much fun that another

impromtu kayaking trip was set up for Tuesday February 27th. Although these trips were ‘textile’ Out events you never know when you are going to find a hidden gem to catch some rays and enjoy Hurrican Hideout in Bokeelia was the location of nature! the February dinner out. We had 18 thirsty, hungry members who met there and had a fun time socializing over drinks and dinner. With that many folks we had to squeeze in but that just made the sharing and chatting more fun. Hurricane Hideout was previously Red’s and I think all were in agreement that the food and atmosphere were just right. After dinner the group came over to our place, Bob and Rosie’s, just down the road on Pine Island, for drinks, coffee and dessert and more socializing. If you are planning a little and want The Beach some company just drop us a note or post it on Facebook, today’s technology allows us to create We have all been wanting to get out to the beach events in a keystroke. for a and some sun to remove those tans lines. A flotilla was planned for Saturday the 10th

but the weather was cool and with a threat of rain most opted out except for one hardy soul, our beachmeister Randy set out on Friday and assured us that the beach is still there and getting to grab pink ribbons off the calfs when they were lonely waiting for us to bring some sunbathers and released. Ann said everyone enjoyed themselves laughter back. Hopefully the weather will and agreed they would be coming for the next cooperate for the next flotilla March 24th. rodeo and hope more SN members will join in on the fun. Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo

Ride em cowboy!! When Gene and Ann mentioned to several members they were planning to attend the rodeo Did something fun?

If you want to share your adventures with the club members in the newsletter, tell me all about your fun. Contact me at [email protected] your editor, Rosie!

in Arcadi, Upcoming Events they were pleased when 7 other members jumped Flotilla-Saturday March 24 Members/guests on board for the fun, no surprise Linda and Kevin beach day at the Sanibel Naturists Beach. Our showed up with several friends, as well as Seth, usual rendezvous at 10:00 am. Rick, Magen and their son who participated in the List (Mr. Tom’s) Distillery Tour with optional at Biggy’s Place, 3:00 pm- Spaces still available if you want to do this tour with us and anyone who just wants to do lunch can meet us at Biggy;s at 1:00.

“calf scramble”. In Flotilla-Saturday April 7 Members only beach day. this event 150 kids ages 6-12 lined up and tried Quarterly Meeting!-April 8 The meeting and Lunch summary going out in an email for those who will be held at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, can’t attend the Quarterly). By-the-way, the 12300 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers at 12PM. Perkins private room is very large and can After the party we will go to Mark and Maureen’s accommodate forty people! So, there will be lovely home at 5451 Beaujolais St. Fort Myers, for plenty of room for us to eat and meet. dessert, swimming and fun. Lots of wonderful events on the calendar! Sandra Young Adult Naturist Spring Fest! April 13-15 at has compiled nearly a YEAR’S worth of events Sunsport Gardens Family , from Randy, David, SN Members, and herself. Loxahatchee, FL. More events will be added during the of the year. I’ll be sending the events calendar out Blind Creek with Suncoast Naturists shortly by email. The events will also be updated Thursday April 19 at Blind Creek Beach at 5460 S on the public Facebook page, the secret Facebook Ocean Dr. Fort Pierce, Fl 34949. Member group, and our SN Webpage. I’ll send out reminders for special events, meetings, and Flotilla-April 21 Members’Guests Beach Day! out as well. Rendezvous at 10:00am at our Sanibel Naturists beach. Thank you all for your attendance at our events! You are such a special group of people. You are Kayaking & Lunch Out- Saturday, April 28 at 9:00 enjoyable and loving … always a treat to be with! am. At Matlacha Park and Blue Dog Bar & Grill at 4597 Pine Island Rd. Matlacha. Love you guys!

New events are always in planning mode. Keep Bob up with what’s happening by checking our website at Sanibel Naturists.com, watching your email and following us on Facebook! Have fun and remember “A great day is a clothes-free day!”

President’s Corner

We have a number of things happening on the corporate side of Sanibel Naturists Inc. All are great things, some being necessary things. Some may come to fruition in a Board Meeting taking place before the lunch at our Quaterly Meeting. I will share the very latest with you then (with a