“In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other.”
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SAVE THE DATE March 2026
April 2026
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New members: Marlene Manatt - joined January 29 Eileen Buzzard - a former member who rejoined February 4 Nisey Carbone - joined February 14 Judy Jacobson - joined February 18 Suzanne Tilton - joined February 19 Let's give them a warm welcome at the next Welcome Club Luncheon.
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TREASURER'S MESSAGE |
What Expenses Does Welcome Club Dues Cover? The Welcome Club operates under a simple financial principal - So why do we collect member dues every year and what do those dues cover? Below is a listing of the 2025 non-event Club expenses that your dues support. Cheryl Wyatt, 2026 Treasurer Welcome Club of Sarasota / Manatee |
Welcome Club Member Anniversaries |
Each month at the General Membership Meeting Luncheon the Welcome Club will recognize a member's anniversary of when they joined the club. A small gift will be presented to the members in attendance during the month of their anniversary if present at the luncheon. Those members joining in August will be recognized at the September luncheon (if present). Please watch the newsletter monthly to know when you will be recognized and plan to attend the luncheon. You may also take a look at your Member Profile and find the date that reads: Member Since. The Members in March who will be recognized are: Mushira Eid March 2022 Joyce Giglio March 2012 Terri Holsinger March 2020 Karen Hudgeons March 2025 Barbara Hyde March 2017 Cheryl Laird March 2016 JoEllen Lane March 2019 Sue McDermott March 2017 Sylvia Campbell Sanchez March 2015 Susan Scribner March 2024 Joanne Taub March 2018 Eileen Yarmolyk March 2022 |
Upcoming Events Information |
Event Co-Chair: Karen Hudgeons WELCOME CLUB 2026 EVENT SCHEDULE* MARCH 2026 MARCH 13 - MCCURDY’S COMEDY THEATER– COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY MARCH 28 - HERMANNS ROYAL LIPIZZAN STALLIONS PERFORMANCE, MYAKKA CITY APRIL 2026 APRIL 11 - SARASOTA ORCHESTRA OUTDOOR POPS CONCERT AT ED SMITH STADIUM DATE TBD - SOLOMAN’S CASTLE, ONA, FL – THE QUIRKY & CREATIVE HOUSE, GALLERIES & WORKSHOP OF ARTIST HOWARD SOLOMAN MAY 2026 PRIVATE TOUR OF THE MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSEY MAY 21 – “CLASSY CLOSET BOUTIQUE” AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCHEON JUNE 2026 SELBY GARDENS BEHIND-THE-SCENES PRIVATE TOUR OF THE PLANT RESEARCH CENTER WINE TASTING AT MICHAEL’S ON EAST JULY 2026 BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE-LASER LIGHT NIGHT PAINTING WITH A TWIST AUGUST 2026 SIESTA KEY RUM DISTILLERY TOUR SEPTEMBER 2026 MARINA JACK II SUNSET BUFFET DINNER CRUISE TOUR OF THE CA’ D’ZAN AT RINGLING MUSEUM INCLUDING THE RECENTLY RENOVATED UPPER FLOOR OCTOBER 2026 HOLIDAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT DEMONSTRATION WYNDHAM RESORT & SPA, SAFETY HARBOR – FULL DAY SPA PACKAGE INCLUDING LUNCH NOVEMBER 2026 BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH A GOURMET CHEF INCLUDING LUNCH PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY AT THE HOME OF A WELCOME CLUB MEMBER DECEMBER 2026 ASOLO THEATER - FIRST MUSICAL OF THE SEASON HOLIDAY GATHERING - TARA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - DJ, CASH BAR, HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES *Please note: Dates and events are subject to change due to availability, unforeseen circumstances, |
We are excited to give you an advance copy of our Event Schedule for the rest of the year! So many fun and interesting visits and activities are planned just for our members. We wanted you to see the upcoming attractions so you can mark your calendars and keep an eye out for the announcements. There are a limited number of people that can participate in each event, so be sure to sign up right away when you receive the email notice that it is open. Join your Welcome Club friends, or come and make new friends, and enjoy these special experiences that are planned especially for members of the Welcome Club of Sarasota & Manatee!
FUN MEMBER MOMENTS
Member Awards and Acknowledgements
If you have a picture, please include it with the announcement. | Sign up for a Special Interest Group (SIG) and have some FUN with the other members. Check Out the List on the Website. There are many Groups to Choose From . It is a Great Way to Meet the Members! | Your SIG Group Pictures Could be Here! Send your group photos to Kristin to publish in the Newsletter so everyone knows how great your group is! Pictures should be taken horizontally and saved as a Large size. Email only, no text, to wcnews@welcomeclubsm.com or Kristin at kristin.triolo@gmail.com Book Club, Cooking Group, Dining Groups, Games of Cards and Mah Jongg and More. Inquiring Welcome Club Members want to know what is happening! Please share. |
January's Beach Outing was held at Pop's and then off to Nokomis Beach. It was a chilly day and cool temperatures but that did not stop the Beach Sisters on their monthly outing!
The Beach Sisters always have lunch together at the beach outings. You can order lunch at the Siesta Key or Lido Key Food Stands and take it to the beach or eat it at the seating areas just off the beach.
The February Beach Outing this month is at Lido Public Beach.
Meet at 9:30 AM at the Public Concession Stand Area on Wednesday, February 25th.
Open to All Members. Please Signup Online.
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The bundled up group of hearty Beach Sisters braving the cold weather!The Welcome Club Executive Board held a Special Informational Meeting and Reception
for all New Members on January 22nd
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Each New Member Received an Orientation Booklet |
Luncheon Divas January 26th Lunch was at Claudie's, a French Restaurant in Sarasota |
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Oops, Delores Carl was there too - she is the one to the right of the Coke can!Ladies Night Out was held at the 83 Tavern in Sarasota |
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Dining with Friends Also Met in February at Carrabba's on University Parkway. |
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Sarasota Garden Club 84th Annual NGC Standard Flower Show "Rhythm & Blooms" on February 21st |
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 Thanks again to Mike and Pamela for hosting the event! |
Goodie Bags were given to all the members
I kept hearing all night - I need just one more piece of the homemade fudge (made by Pamela)!
Dogs just want to have fun too and join the partyFebruary's Friday Lunch Bunch was held at Brio at the UTC Mall Shopping Area.
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Savor and Socialize met this month at Florence and the Spice Boys in the UTC Mall area. |
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Julia Dennis has a February Birthday | Lindsey Colombo has a February Birthday too!
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The Welcome Club Monthly Luncheon was held at Resilient Retreat on February 19th. |
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Cheryl Wyatt and Veda Orwsky were enthusiastic Greeters!
Nancy Flaherty does the registrations and check-in. Barbara Jadgmann and Sue McDermott are always there to step in to help with the 50/50 Raffle. Thank you Ladies!
Buffet Setup
Pamela Modisett, our President, always keeps us up to date on what is happening at the Welcome Club. |
Guests were introduced by the Member who brought them to the event. | 
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Member Anniversaries were awarded Gift Cards for their continued support of the Club.
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We toured the buildings on the grounds, including the living quarters of the Retreat. |
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Mandy O'Malley, B.A., Director of Community Outreach & Training provided an excellent talk on mental illness and the facilities.
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Artwork, donated by painters and artists, were in many of the rooms. These are just a few of the paintings and art.Member Awards and Acknowledgements Congratulations to All Our Members for Their Great Accomplishments! |
We have an Author in our Group! Mariana Corrado has written a romance comedy: Valerie's Midlife Reimagined. It is available at Amazon. The link is: https://a.co/d/4kuLux9 or enter the title and the author to order.  |
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