NOTE - the Membership Luncheon on Monday, July 23rd has been changed to Matanzas on the Bay (details below)

July Destination - Dining 
Society

Wednesday 18th
06:00 pm dinner

Society
13499 Bell Tower Drive
Fort Myers
Billed as a Sleek Contemporary Spot for New American Cuisine, there is a happy hour at the Bar( only) from 4 to 7:00 pm
for reservations contact Dick Devlin - [email protected] - 239-292-7189
July Membership Luncheon 

Matanzas on the Bay

Monday, July 23rd 11:30 AM

Matanzas on the Bay
416 Crescent St,
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(located just below the bridge)
RSVP reservations by Friday July 20th
RPYC members your dinners will be paid by RPYC
(any member that makes a reservation and does not attend this event will be held responsible for the cost of the event unless they notify the event chairman by the reservation deadline posted above)

Contact: Florie Gage (239) 938-6515 or  [email protected]

FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received 
Marv and Carol Market
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch
Karen Freel
Joan Wendel
Ray and Florie Gage
Audrey Ramsay
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Friday, July 27th

2805 Colonial Blvd 
Fort Myers, FL 33966

The Murder Mystery Dinner Train departs the Colonial station promptly at 6:30 PM. Please plan to arrive at the station before 5:45 PM in order to board the train in a timely manner.

Directions:
From US-41 East on Colonial about 3/4 of a mile, cross RR tracks, left into Lee County Public Education Center, then left back towards tracks to Colonial Station. Amply parking is available.
Please Note: Seating is limited to 38 people in a rail car
RSVP reservations by Friday July 20th
RPYC members your dinners will be paid by RPYC
(any member that makes a reservation and does not attend this event will be held responsible and billed for the cost of the event unless they notify the event chairman by the reservation deadline posted above)
Guests - $85.00 per person (tax and tip inc)
make out your check to RPYC and mail to
RPYC, PO Box 1970, Fort Myers, Florida 33902
Questions Florie Gage (239) 938-6515 or [email protected]
  FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received 
Marv and Carol Market
Audrey Ramsay
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch
Phyllis Pigage
Ellie Clifford
Julie Kelly
Charlie and Mar Guveiyian
Dick and Linda Devlin
Bob and Karen Lammie
...guest - Danielle Lammie
Rich and Grace Gamauf
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill
Joan Wendel
John Wohlfart
...guests - Eva Wohlfart and Kelly Grant
Cathy Gleason
Joan McMahon
... guest - Scott Langston
Lars and Win Larsen
Rich and Grace Gamauf
Karen Freel
Shirley Sauders
August Membership Meeting
Wednesday, August 01st
05:30 pm  cocktails
06:30 pm dinner
1449 Whiskey Creek Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33919 
menu - TBA
RSVP reservations by Friday June 08th
RPYC members your dinners will be paid by RPYC
(any member that makes a reservation and does not attend this event will be held responsible for the cost of the event unless they notify the event chairman by the reservation deadline posted above)
Guests - $25.00 per person .. make out your check to RPYC and mail to
RPYC, PO Box 1970, Fort Myers, Florida 33902
Questions - Carol Market (239) 560-3876 or [email protected]
  FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received 
Marv and Carol Market
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill
Lars and Win Larsen
Bob and Karen Lammie
Audrey Ramsay
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch
Rich and Grace Gamauf
Ray and Florie Gage
August Special Dining Event 
Bruno's Of Brooklyn
2112 Second Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Monday, August 20th, 2018
at 06:00 pm

An intimate and private event
Cooking Class with Chef Cal Bruno
at his family’s Italian restaurant
(located downtown Fort Myers
next to The Veranda)

Note: Due to the amount of seating this event is limited to a maximum of 20 persons on a first come, first served basis - so please reserve early! 
(A wait list will be available and we will plan to schedule a second date if the first is filled)


RSVP reservations by Friday August 10th
RPYC members your dinners will be paid by RPYC
(any member that makes a reservation and does not attend this event will be held responsible and billed for the cost of the event unless they notify the event chairman by the reservation deadline posted above
Questions - Carol Market (239) 560-3876 or [email protected]

FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received  
Marv and Carol Market
Charlie and Mar Guveiyian
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch
Karen Freel
Bob and Karen Lammie
Lars and Win Larsen
WAITING LIST
Audrey Ramsay
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill
Cathy Gleason
Ruthie Derrick
Ray and Florie Gage
Dick and Linda Devlin
WAITING LIST
2018 RPYC Annual Meeting
Tuesday September 11th
05:30 pm cocktail s

meeting will start at 06:00 pm

xx:xx pm dinner
Helm Club   Garden Room
4425 South Landings Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
menu - TBA
RSVP reservations by Friday September 07th
RPYC members your dinners will be paid by RPYC
(any member that makes a reservation and does not attend this event will be held responsible and billed for the cost of the event unless they notify the event chairman by the reservation deadline posted above
Questions - Carol Market (239) 560-3876 or [email protected]

FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received  
Marv and Carol Market
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch
Lars and Win Larsen
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill
Bob and Karen Lammie
Audrey Ramsay
Alaska Cruise - 2018
September 17th thru the 27th, 2018
INTERESTED???????   Board the Oceania "Regatta" with fellow members

Please let us know if you are interested in exploring the beautiful Alaskan Coast and the Hubbard Glacier. Adventure awaits in Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia.

Please let us know if you are interested ASAP as we are only able to hold these cabins for a very limited time

Oceania Cruises offer Michellin-starred restaurants......Open Dinner Seating....a comfortable Library....Canyon Ranch SpaClub....Multiple Bars and Lounges....Free Specialty Restaurants......Free Internet.....Free Soft Drinks, Bottled Water and Coffee...Free Gratuities....
Private Cocktail Party with hot and cold appetizers.... Shipboard Credit $350 per person
NOTE - for those going on the Alaska Cruise we would like you to stay after the July meeting for some additional info and to pick up your jackets
  FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received  
Marv and Carol Market - paid
Ray and Florie Gage - paid
Sean and Chris Foley - paid
DA Wendeborn - paid
Gayle Goodwin - paid
Lars and Win Larsen - paid
Rich and Grace Gamauf - paid
Joan Wendel
Audrey Ramsay - paid
Phyllis Pigage - paid
Ruthie Derrick - paid
Catherine Gleason - paid
Joan McMahon - paid
Karen Freel - paid
Judy Throckmorton - paid
Sally and Vince Gayeski - paid
 q uestions or if you are interested in the cruise contact
Audrey Ramsay (239) 334-4183 or [email protected]
or
Carol Market (239) 560-3876 or [email protected]
(NOTE - all members going on this cruise are to pay a
$500.00 per member non refundable deposit by May 01st 2018)
2018 RPYC Change of Watch


save the date
November 10th 2018

same schedule as last year
more details coming

entertainment by Barbara Dexter
2018 RPYC Captiva Island Holiday Outing


save the dates
December 5th and 6th 2018

same schedule as last year
more details coming
Mississippi River Cruise - 2019
Included in your Cruise Fare

  • Round-trip airfare from Fort Myers (RSW) to Minneapolis (MSP)
  • 1-Night premium hotel stay in Minneapolis with breakfast and transfer to riverboat
  • Authentic steam powered paddlewheel riverboat and calliope
  • Guided ‘Hop-On Hop-Off’ deluxe motor coach shore excursions in each port of call 
  • Pilot house and engine room tours
  • Acclaimed Broadway-style entertainment on board 
  • All on-board meals featuring regional cuisine, beer and wine included with dinner, formal, specialty and casual dining room options available
  • Coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water, soft drinks, popcorn and fresh baked cookies
  • WiFi/Internet Service
  • Daily lectures by Riverlorian, resident history and culture
Upper Mississippi River
9 Days Round-trip St. Paul, Minnesota 

Aboard the American Duchess
American Queen Steamboat Company

Sunday, August 11th - Monday, August 19th, 2019

  •    Scenic River Views and Towering Bluffs
  •   American Bald Eagles and native Indigenous Wildlife
  •   Abundant Lock and Dams
  •   Charming River Towns of Scandinavian, Dutch and German Heritage
  •   Art, History and Cultural Attractions
  •   Local Farmer’s, Antique and Craft Markets
  FYI - below are the reservations to date that we have received
and that we have reserved cabins for  
Marv and Carol Market - paid
Ray and Florie Gage - paid
DA Wendeborn - paid
Beverley Jane Ostertag - paid
Catherine Gleason - paid
Jim and Carol Edmier - paid
Rich and Grace Gamauf - paid
Jim and Mary Anne Merrill - paid
Joan Wendel - paid
Judy Throckmorton -
Audrey Ramsay - paid
Phyllis Pigage - paid
Ruthie Derrick - paid
Lars and Win Larsen - paid
Dick and Linda Devlin - paid
Joan McMahon - paid
Karen Freel - paid
Charlie and Dorothy Munsch - paid
  IMPORTANT NOTE - all members going on this cruise will be required to pay a total of $1,000.00 per person as a non-refundable deposit

At this time in order to secure our cabin reservations we will need your deposit check in the amount of $250.00 per person due by June 1st, 2018 as space is very limited
The balance of $750.00 per person will be due when final payment to cruise company is made in March 2019 (next year)

Available number of cabins is limited to 13 therefore this cruise will be on a 'first come - first served' basis based on when your deposit check is received. Thus get your check for $250/person in ASAP.
q uestions or if you are interested in the cruise contact
Audrey Ramsay (239) 334-4183 or [email protected]
or
Carol Market (239) 560-3876 or [email protected]

please click the reservation button below to indicate your interest and let us know you will be sending a check for the deposit
2018-2019 Nominating Committee
updated report 
RPYC Membership Roster 

 RPYC Book Club
Selections for
2019/2019 Season
October 30,2018, The Elephant Whisperer: My Life in the Herd in the African Wild by Graham Spence, 368 pp.

November 27, 2018, The Final Storm: A Novel of the war in the Pacific by Jeff Sahara, 480 pp.

January 29, 2018, Love and Ruin, a Novel by Paula McLain, 415pp.

February 26, 2018, Who Cooked the Last Supper, 354pp.

March 26, 2018, Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet from the Rule of the Tsars to Today, 253 pp.

April 30, 2018, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, 784pp.
For details contact Dick Devlin - [email protected] - 239-292-7189