Author Archives: Gene Jenkins

We ended the season at a spectacular setting on Venetian Bay … at Mira Mare Ristorante … where we dined en plein air under beautiful clear skies and perfect weather.

Master Sommelier Jacques Cariot, owner of Bleu Provence Restaurant, led us through a dégustation of five red French wines at Bleu Cellar on April 19, 2012.  A plate of French hors d’oeuvere was served.  Bill and Julia Bugera were our hosts.     … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting (Assemblée Générale) was held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Brio’s Tuscan Grill at the Waterside Shops in Naples.  The election for President was held, and Denyse Jenkins was re-elected for a 19th term. Elections were held … Continue reading →

  Our 19th Annual Fashion Show and Fund Raiser was held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at The Club Pelican Bay, Naples. This year’s theme was “Cherchez la Femme.” Fashions were provided by Pretty Woman in North Naples. Hair by … Continue reading →

Our annual “Bal Masqué du Mardi Gras” was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at The Club Pelican Bay. This year’s theme was “An American in Paris.”            

The first event of 2012 was our Causerie/Luncheon, which was held at The Club at The Strand on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.  The speaker was Alliance Française de Naples new member Nicholas Hayes, who shared his experiences in making ”Le pèlerinage de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle” in Spain (the third most important pilgrimage … Continue reading →

Our annual Christmas Gala was held on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Club Pelican Bay, where we enjoyed an elegant, 4-course gourmet dinner, with dancing and music by Hot Topic.           Our annual Christmas Gala  was held at … Continue reading →

Our annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting was held at The Club at The Strand on Friday, November 18, 2o11.  Our hostess was Angie Herrington.  Welcoming Committee was Alona Canfield and Elisabeth Stopper.

Our third Ciné Club of the year was held on November 3, 2011, at the Party Room of Corinne Youngling in Pelican Bay.   Twelve members and guests viewed “La Princesse de Montpensier,” a French film released in 2010, starring Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Gaspard … Continue reading →

Our second Ciné Club of the year was held on May 19, 2011, at the Party Room of Corinne Youngling in Pelican Bay.   Fifteen members and guests viewed ”Inspector Bellamy,” a French film released in 2009 starring Gérard Depardieu, Clovis Cornillac, Marie Bunel, and … Continue reading →