The Naples Islands Garden Club celebrated its annual June Luncheon on June 11, 2026, with a Tropical Chic-themed gathering at Old Ranch Country Club. More than 100 members and guests enjoyed colorful décor, tropical centerpieces by Margie Burri and Nada Szafaryn, music by Dorothy Jacobi, and a popular beach-themed photo area. Following lunch, members recognized long-serving club members and honored outgoing President Linda Frame. New officers were then installed for two-year

The Naples Islands Garden Club's 2026 Plant Boutique was a tremendous success, surpassing last year's sales and, for the second consecutive year, selling out every plant. NIGC members create handcrafted potted arrangements for the Plant Boutique The boutique featured a wide variety of themed arrangements, including patriotic, Mexican, Asian, and beach-inspired pots, along with beautiful floral displays. A standout favorite was the patriotic bundles, filled with pinwheels and

Margie Burri and Lisa Mauck assembling May Day surprises for delivery An In-depth Picture of What May Day is all About and the Sense of Community it Promotes The May Day Committee wants to thank you all for creating a lovely May Day this year. Our community shone brighter on May 1, 2026! There was more participation this year, as evidenced by the number of pictures we received and many of you participated in May Day gatherings (which supported our theme for this year). My

Naples Islands Garden Club's Annual Flower Show Catherine Steisel with her Judges Favorite Award and the Garden Show Favorite Award Once again, the Naples Islands Garden Club (NIGC) showcased members’ florals, fauna, and horticulture specimens in the fifty-second annual Flower Show and luncheon on April 8, 2026. This year’s theme “Zen In Bloom” captivated all 110 in attendance at the waterfront Long Beach Yacht Club. The space was transformed into a tranquil garden with cherr

Dine Out at Naples Rib Company A big thanks to all of our members and their guests for making our Naples Rib Company dine-out a big success. Our 20% from the day's meals purchased by us was $492.80. That total was increased to $703.80 when one table of guests who's meal was covered by one of the participants, decided to donate their share of their dinner tab. Thank you everyone and especially to Dave Ursini of Naples Rib Company. Submitted by Barbara Jordan & Alison Lohfel

Fall Fundraiser The 2025 Fall Fundraiser generated more than $6,000 in donations to support NIGC’s community beautification projects! The event featured a week of City Lights and Cityology shopping, a private champagne reception, and a three-day dine-out at Domenico’s. The fundraiser drew strong participation from members and guests, and delighted 25 raffle winners who received prizes donated by members and local businesses. Many thanks to the Chairs and their committee for s

On March 10 th , the Naples Islands Garden Club gathered at Naples Elementary School for its annual Arbor Day Memorial Tribute, a tradition that honors club members of their families who passed away during the previous year. President Linda Frame warmly welcomed the approximately 60 attendees and expressed appreciation to those who joined the gathering. Under the direction of Principal Paula Spenker, students recited delightful poetry, sang songs about nature, and gifted co

Luminaria Night Sponsored by Naples Islands Garden Club Led by chairs Susan Townsend and Valerie Rich, twelve members of the Naples Island Garden Club gathered mid afternoon on December 18 to ready the park for Luminaria Night. The group worked together to clean and prepare the grounds, setting the stage for an evening of community celebration. Barbie Barker coordinated the lighting of candles encircling the fountain, their soft glow adding to the beautifully lighted tiers. A

The Naples Islands Garden Club (NIGC) continued a cherished holiday tradition with its annual Spark of Love Christmas Luncheon, held December 17 at the Virginia Country Club – a longstanding partnership with the Long Beach Fire Department’s Spark of Love Toy Drive. A highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of volunteer firefighters from Long Beach Fire Station 5, with its signature red fire engine to collect the donations. Due to the volume of gifts, a fire department truc

Karie Reynolds, a former Naples resident, presented an overview of what it takes to build a float for the Rose Parade. She currently serves as the Publicity Chair for the city of South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee. South Pasadena has one of the six self-built floats that is built entirely by volunteers and funded through donations. Her presentation covered a brief history of the Rose Parade, the timeline for designing, building and funding the float. Submitted by Es