Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Estero Island Garden Club Spring Luncheon, 2019

On April 1, members of the Estero Island Garden Club gathered at Diamondhead, a Fort Myers Beach resort, for their annual Spring Luncheon. Diamondhead is right on the beach, and the restaurant Costé overlooks the beach and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Our speaker was Monica Lynn, a local writer and photographer, whose passion is animal rescue and advocacy. On this day, she presented a slide and video show about dolphins. She observes them regularly, often by kayak, in Estero Bay, which is an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Fort Myers Beach is one of the barrier islands that border this estuary. The estuary is also in Monica’s backyard, so she has easy access to observing the many dolphins that live there, numbering as many as 150. We learned a lot from her presentation about what to do and what not to do concerning dolphins. For even more information about dolphins, go to Monica’s web site, www.fairypodmother.com.


Monica Lynn, our speaker


Display featuring dolphin-inspired photography and gifts


This dolphin is on the cover of her book, “A Letter from Clarence O’Malley - A Dolphin‘s Tale.” The dolphin is “spy hopping,” which dolphins do when they want a better view of activity near the water’s surface.


Ann, looking at dolphin memorabilia


Sonia & Monica


Cindy, Bonnie, Pam, Elaine M & Elaine W


Bernadette & Bonnie


Margaret & Carol


Polky & Mary Louise


Louise


 Mariann & Jeanne


Marianne, Ginny & Laura


Diane & Paula


Ethel & Christine


Cheryl, Bonnie & Elaine


Diane, Cindy & Katie


Guests


Margaret & Marilyn


Carol & Guest


Bernadette & Judy


Diane


Bonnie, Elaine & Becky


Joanie, our illustrious and hardworking hostess for this luncheon with Guest


The most popular entrée was Mahi mahi, with asparagus & carrots on a bed of rice.



The most popular dessert was Key Lime Pie, with a dab of whipped cream & a white-chocolate square with the resto name, Costé. All desserts are popular, so House Specialty, Costé Pie, was also a favorite.


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