Author Archives: Gene Jenkins

For our 32nd annual Défilé de Mode et Déjeuner (Fashion Show/Fund Raiser), thirty (30) members and guests were treated to a delicious French lunch & dessert at Imperial Golf Club in North Naples, for which we thank Benefactor Mary Burchell … Continue reading →

We celebrated our annual Fête du Mardi Gras at Pho 80 Restaurant in North Naples.  Chef/Owner Quyen treated us to a delicious, seven-course dinner that was served family style.  The theme of the event was the 1972 Academy Award winning … Continue reading →

Marc and Mercy graciously hosted us in their home to watch “Joy House”, a 1964 French mystery–thriller filmstarring Jane Fonda, Alain Delon … the film was originally titled “Les Félins”, which means “the cats”. We enjoyed a tray of charcuterie, olives, … Continue reading →

On January 10, 2026, we welcomed 26 members and guests at our luncheon at Bistro La Baguette.  It was our first Causerie of the year … and three members talked about different topics related to France:  (1) Beth Hall shared her experience … Continue reading →

31 members and guests celebrated our annual Dîner de Noël at Chez Guy Parisian Bistro, where we were treated to a delicious 3-course meal exclusively offered by Chef Guy.  We had a lively time with our Gift Exchange and caroling … Continue reading →

On November 22, 2025, 32 members and guests enjoyed Beaujolais Nouveau wine choices and chacuterie boards at the lovely home of our member, Deborah Salvatore, in Bonita Springs.   There was enthusiastic bidding on the beautiful gifts for the Raffle Table for … Continue reading →

On October 18, 2025, we welcomed 16 members and guests at our luncheon at Bistro La Baguette.  Several members shared with us about their trip to France this summer.  Our Treasurer, Gene Jenkins, gave us a very noteworthy and instructive … Continue reading →

On the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, twelve (12) members and guests enjoyed Chef Anthony’s delicious cuisine at Café Normandie in Naples at La Table Française, at which we shared lively conversation at one table en français and another … Continue reading →

On the evening of July 14, 2025, 18 members and guests celebrated “la Fête Nationale” (Bastille Day/French Independence Day) at Bistro La Baguette in East Naples, with a delicious 3-course dinner, ending with “Omelette Norvégienne” (Baked Alaska).  Owner/Manager Valerie Maillard … Continue reading →