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January 21, 2026 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gomez Residence in Royal Harbor.
Cocktail party to kick off the Dining for Philanthropy season.
Your hosts Pat, Elissa and Laurie will greet you with champagne, wine and assorted heavy appetizers for an evening of dancing by the Bay to the sounds of the Robert Williamson Band. Bring your NWC friends and enjoy an event to remember!! Limited to 50 guests. (There will be limited parking, please consider carpooling or Uber.)
Hosts Janet Huelster & Franklin Ellis
Enjoy new and old friends at this French-inspired evening, beginning pool-side with a crisp, refreshing Champagne Aperitif reminding you of strawberries, citrus fruits, and ginger. Begin your dinner with a dreamy, rich and creamy French Shrimp Appetizer followed by Boeuf a la Bourguignon and an Orange and Tomato Salad all accompanied with French Wines. You will want to save room for the “topping on the cake”—a delicious home-made French Tart. Continue your evening poolside with after dinner drinks and more conversation.
(Limited to 8 Guests)
Hosts Tanya Capello & Hillary Von Schroeter
A lovely and entertaining Oscar themed evening will captivate our guests at this catered affair in this newly renovated Mediterranean home on the 3rd Street Canal in Aqualane Shores. We will kick off the event with champagne and craft cocktails “Oscar style”! A delicious raw bar will be presented including tuna tartar cones. A divine dinner will be served in a “sit down” setting with your choice of salmon with a mustard glaze or beef tenderloin. The evening will close with coffee service and an array of elegant pastries. We will share Oscar trivia from past and present winners and have a few surprises in store for our guests to leave feeling bedazzled. Come dressed in your Oscar best wearing white, black, silver or gold!
(Limited to 8 Guests)
Please join your hostess, Kathleen Cain, at the Maddox, a private club in the Bayshore area of Naples. You will begin the evening with cocktails and appetizers, followed by a cooking demonstration by Chef Darren. He will simplify the art of French cooking after which you will enjoy the following 4 course French dinner: French Onion Soup with Gruyère Crouton; Smoked Salmon Salad with Crisp Lardons, Poached Egg and Crisp Frisee; Duck à l’orange with Garlic Poached Haricot Verts; Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée.
(Limited to 10 Guests)
Hosts Patty and Terry Cavanaugh
Enjoy a gourmet dinner in the comfortable surroundings of The Cavanaugh’s lovely Aqualane home. Cocktails and passed Hors d’oeuvres on our patio overlooking the pond while enjoying friendly conversations. Dinner includes: Appetizer...Coquilles Saint-Jacques in Puff Pastry; Salad... Beets, Greens, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans with Champagne Dressing; Entrée...Beef Filet with Creamed Spinach and Boulangère Potatoes; Dessert: Assorted “Naples” favorites along with Terry’s "AMK” Sundae. French wine will be served by course.
(Limited to 10 Guests)
Hosts Lee & Tim Kraus at Windstar on Naples Bay
Start with a beverage of choice (of course, we will have Maryland's own Natty BOH); then, enjoy Oysters Rockefeller and Shrimp Cocktail. Tease the taste buds with a Caesar Salad (anchovies, if desired). Feast on a REAL MARYLAND CRAB CAKE...no loaf bread filler, only all "LUMP" CRAB MEAT. Keeping to Maryland tradition, we’ll also enjoy Corn on the Cobb, Yellow Squash, Sweet/Sour Cukes, Red Ripe Tomatoes and "Wonder Bread" with a little Tartar Sauce. Lastly, if you're not too stuffed, finish with Lee’s well-known Ice Cream Pie.
(Limited to 8 Guests)
Hosts Anita and Steve Holmgren
Escape into an evening of elegance at our Park Shore condo, where stunning Gulf views meet White Lotus–inspired sophistication. This exclusive dinner promises perfection on every plate. We’ll begin with Champagne and Cocktails, paired with Mediterranean-Inspired Bites. From there the menu unfolds with a Filipino Lumpia, followed by a Silken Wild Mushroom Soup, before moving to a showstopping main course: Perfectly Roasted Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Rainbow Carrots, and Sage–Orange Potatoes. To close, savor the “ne plus ultra” of Desserts—a Rich Chocolate Mousse crowned with Whipped Cream and Fresh Raspberries. With Fine Wine flowing and the glow of sunset over the water, this will be an unforgettable evening—refined, intimate, and deliciously indulgent.
(Limited to 8 Guests)
Join Suzanne and Clark King at Parkshore for a cohesive Spanish Theme of foods and wines that complement each other. There will be Tapas and welcoming wine at the pool cabana overlooking the Gulf of America. This will be followed by a plated dinner in a new social room overlooking the pool and the Gulf, all created by Crave Culinaire. The menu includes: Passed Tapas: Galician Octopus, Empanada Gallego, Tostada de Pan Con Ajo Y Anchoes, Gambas Al Ajillo Verrine, Supreme Cecina & Iberica Blanco Charcuterie. Plated Dinner: Soup Course: Sopa De Salmorejo; Salad Course: Ensalada Mixta; Chicken Course: Saffron Pollo Al Ajillo. Entrée Accompaniments: Patatas Bravas and Zanahorias Alinadas. Plated Sweet Cravings: Fresh Made Churros
(Limited to 10 Guests)
Hosts Helen Donegan, Elaine Green, and Mary L Brandt
In the lovely setting of the only boutique hotel in Naples, The Escalante, you will dine at Veranda E starting with passed Appetizers of Shrimp and Grit Bites & Mini Muffaletta followed by Course One: Bourbon Street Chicken and Andouille Gumbo; Course Two: Creole Arctic Char with Crawfish Beignet Remoulade and Red Bean Rice; Course Three: Sweet Finish Bananas Foster, Tableside w/Flame and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. A Guitarist will enhance your luncheon experience!!
(Limited to 12 Guests)
Join Marie Lalor Brown & London Bay Homes for a special lunch in the visionary Ritz Carlton Development on Estero Bay. The Saltleaf area, an exquisite estuary of wildlife and quiet serenity offers a tranquil setting to dine with friends. Come for lunch dressed in a shade of blue to complement the restaurant, swimmingly. Enjoy a glass of Champagne upon arrival. It has yet to be announced publicly, however you can look forward to the Coastal Cuisine of the proposed opening of the Acqua Bistecca Restaurant, with Italian infused seafood and premium meats. Once seated, guests will enjoy a three-course menu inspired by a renowned chef, Michael Mina. While we cannot confirm the menu, yet, rest assured it will be delectable! During dessert and coffee service, Mark Wilson, CEO Ritz Carlton Residences will speak to the elements of planning Saltleaf on Estero Bay, which is sure to be insightful!
(Limited to 25 Guests)
Hosts Linda Dwyer & Julie Karagaianis
Greek food is like an opera (sung by Maria Callas, of course) full of tradition, folklore and culture. It reflects modern tastes as well as ancient influences. Greeks are known for good food and good company. Please join Julie Karagianis and Linda Dwyer for a delicious luncheon prepared by our talented chef in a private dining room at beautiful Treviso Bay. You will be treated to a traditional welcome drink with Spanakopita Appetizers followed by a Greek Salad and Pastitsio. We will finish with one of the most sought after Greek Specialties, Baklava. Kalos I’rthate!
(Limited to 8 Guests)
Elegant + classic! Join Hosts Linda Martin and Karin Skaletsky to celebrate la dolce vita at a Capri-themed ladies’ luncheon in beautiful Bonita Bay —coastal hues, lemon blossoms, and a Mediterranean menu. Sip, savor, and linger like an Italian afternoon.
(Limited to 8 Guests)
