Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Commodore Cindy McKeown holds the last general meeting of 2025 at the Christmas party.
Starting left front: Hakan and Lisa Leblebicioglu, Kathleen and Tim Thompson, and Deb Catalano. Right front: Carol and Charlie Schwalje, Kelly and Eric Blum, and Frank Catalano.
Rosie Pasch, Mark Senda, Don Harty, Susan and Lance Bohler, Michele Senda, and Tiffany and Tyler Mercer.
Sandy Miller, Commodore Cindy McKeown, Deb Catalano, Stacey Stevens, and Eric Blum.
Dan and Judy Lange, Michele Senda, Rosie Pasch, and Past Commodore Ed Bauersfeld.
Tim and Patricia Thoele, and Vice Commodore Tom Stam.
Sean and Commodore Cindy McKeown.
Frank and Pat Lacey, Donna Babb, and Sally Cage.
Peggy and Tom Turpin.
Steve Weiss and Stacey Stevens.
Jolanta Morys, Susan and Lance Bohler, and Marian Mory.
The very first Marco Cruise Club Christmas party was held on December 18th, 1975, at the Marco Island Inn, which was located at the Northern tip in the heart of the historic district of Marco Island. Following the same tradition started by the founders of the Club, this year's members gathered for their annual Christmas party at DaVinci's Ristorante, one of Marco Island's favorite Italian restaurants.
Members arrived dressed in traditional festive holiday attire of reds, greens, and golds, and lots of holiday cheer. There was time for greetings and salutations before being ushered into a festive banquet room. Tables were decorated with red poinsettia centerpieces purchased from the local Farmers’ Market provided by Commodore Cindy McKeown, which added to the festive flair.
A camaraderie amongst members then and now is forged by cruising together. That type of experience develops mutual trust and friendships among people who spend a lot of time together. And at this time of year, it is one of the best gifts of all to celebrate Christmas with friends made in the Marco Cruise Club.
Happy holidays to all @marcocruiseclub.com.
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