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Fellowship = FUN!

By Dan Ehrlich

December 2023
Fellowship = FUN

Great Attendance at Big Fin—That’s Not Fishy! And Now It’s Time for a Break

We had over 25 participants for our November First Tuesday Social at Big Fin Seafood in the
Dellagio Center, including several new guests.

Remember, we are broadening our fellowship opportunities to include MORE culinary, beverage,
and outing opportunities. Your ideas will help us come up with great new events!

It’s Time for a Rotary Holiday Party!!!
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It will soon be time to Sprinkle Holiday Cheer at our Club Holiday Party. On Friday, December 1 we’ll be gathering at
Suzi Brady’s lovely hotel, the Courtyard of LBV, Vista Centre located at 8501 Palm Pkwy. Cost is $50/person, includes
dinner/dessert/beverages (Choice of Salmon or Chicken Marsala). A cash bar will be available. The dress code will be
Casual Florida Cocktail Attire, wear your holiday hat! And don’t forget to bring a $25 Gift Card to benefit New Image
Youth Center. You’ll be receiving an invitation to the event very soon!

First Tuesday Socials

Looking forward: 2024
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January 9 (2024) Drum roll please, we’re confirmed at STK for a triumphant return to Disney Springs! STK will be
providing us some complimentary appetizers, the happy hour menu will be available, AND they are providing two (2)
complimentary drinks.

February and March-TBD We’re working on two potential locations, Wolfgang Puck’s in Disney Springs and Burntwood
Tavern

(Food) Hiking with Amy
Amy Franks has arranged for 12 of our Club Members/Guests to enjoy the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour on
Tue, 1/30/24. The event includes a 90-minute walking tour of ICON Park followed by a ride on the Wheel at ICON Park,
food samples at four (4) local venues, and beverages provided at various stops on the Tour. There will be personal
demonstrations and presentations at each stop. The cost for this event will be $75/person, which includes a gratuity for
the guide. We will be sending out an email with further information as well as announcing the date registration will
open.

Wine-ing with Keith
Our “Winer-in-Chief,” Keith Wolling, wants to make sure that our first Wining with Keith® Stay
tasting event is a success. Keith will be scheduling a tasting in the new year—stay tuned. Tuned

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