What a special way to begin the new year! On September 14, President Catherine Steisel presented a charming program, “A Journey Through the History of Naples Islands Garden Club.” Through creative visuals, Catherine brought the club’s rich history to life, highlighting how our beautification projects and community service have enhanced Naples for more than fifty years. President Catherine Steisel Historic Photos Bring the Past to Life The story began in 1973, when Cassie Mae

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