Community Events
March 14 -19

Thursday, March 14

- The Lehigh Acres chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the second Thursday of the month at Bistro Rudy’s at 1251 Taylor Lane at 6 p.m. Bring your business cards for networking from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner is $15 and includes a speaker presentation on many topics affecting small businesses throughout the year. Meetings are open to the public and the club welcomes you to join them in supporting local community businesses and gain knowledge and support from other business owners. Call Maralyn Waline, hospitality chairwoman for reservations at 239-368-4222.

- Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., 368-2266, bowling league at 7 p.m. Alcoholic beverages for members and qualified guests only. Lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

- American Legion Auxiliary 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave., hamburger and fries, 5 to 7 p.m., $3. Alcoholic beverages for members and guests only. Burgers/ cheeseburgers and fries $4; hamburger/ cheeseburgers and onion rings, $5.

- Sittercise Class held at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fountain Crest retirement community at 1230 Taylor lane Ext. For more information, call 239-303-1230.

- VFW Post 4174 will serve lunches daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for daily specials at 369-5100.

- The American Legion Auxiliary No. 323 at 1124 Ashlar Ave. in Lehigh, holds a hamburger night every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., $3.

- The American Business Women’s Association meets at the Bistro Munich on Taylor Lane in Lehigh. Networking starts at 6 p.m. dinner 6:30 p.m. Call 368-6080 or 369-2411 for reservations and information.

- Live music “Le Deux” plays at the Senior Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh from 7 to 9 p.m. Members, $3 and non-members, $4. Refreshments will be served. Call 369-5355 or 369-6652 for more information.

- The Lehigh Acres Senior Center has an Art class (all mediums) at 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh. The art class meets between 9:30 a.m. and noon.

- Dart league, 7 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 607 Village Lakes Blvd., Lehigh, bar bingo 11:30 a.m.

- TOPS Chapter 428 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at Fountain Crest on Taylor Lane in Lehigh. Weigh in at 6 p.m., meeting starts 6:30 p.m. For more information call Shirley Teece, 368-0813.

- American Legion Aux. 323, at 124 Ashlar Ave., will host lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup and sandwich $5. Alcoholic beverages served to members and their guests only.

- The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts Fun Night with food and music starting at 5 p.m. For information or reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

- Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 Homestead Road. Steak, chicken, ribs, taco salads, pot roast and quesadillas. For information, call (239) 369-8216, ext. 102.

- The Lehigh Acres Community Initiative from noon to 1 p.m. at 1301 Homestead Road. Enter through the glass door at the rear of the building and bring a canned good to donate to monthly food drive. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 477-1485.

Friday, March 15

- Karaoke starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 Homestead Road. Prime rib and crab legs available from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call (239) 369-8216, ext. 102.

- Knights of Columbus Friday Dinner, fried, baked, or blackened fish, $9, fried or blackened shrimp $10, with cole slaw, boiled or french fried potatoes, dessert and coffee or tea included, plus other entrees; wings, pasta, and children’s items, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1250 Business Way.

- Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., 368-2266. Fish fry and steak night from 5 to 8 p.m. Alcoholic beverages for members and qualified guests only. Lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.

- American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave., behind the Burger King will have dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call the Post for the menu at 239-369-3178. Karaoke is at 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

- VFW Post 4174 will serve lunches daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for daily specials at 369-5100.

- Tea Dance from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lehigh Acres Citizens Senior Center on Plaza Drive. Free to members and $2 to non-members.

- Oldtimers Softball League, noon at Lehigh Community Park, Williams Rd., and 5th West. Call 303-2041 for more information.

- Alcoholics Anonymous, Fox Hall Group, 551 Westgate. Suite 104, 7:30 p.m. Call 368-9477.

- Alcoholics Anonymous, Women’s Group, Faith Lutheran Church. 8 p.m., 368-2890.

- St. Raphael’s Bingo, open 4:30 p.m., warm-ups 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open.

- TOPS Chapter 418 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), meets at Fountain Crest on Taylor Lane in Lehigh, come at 8 a.m., meeting is 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Cathi Boibin, 369-9134.

- Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1111 Homestead Rd. (behind China Star restaurant), 369-8744.

- American Legion Aux. 323, at 124 Ashlar Ave., will host lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup and sandwich $5. Alcoholic beverages served to members and their guests only.

- The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts seafood and chicken dinners starting at 5 p.m. Music at 6 p.m. For information or reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

Saturday, March 16

- Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., 368-2266, entertainment at 8 p.m. to close. Alcoholic beverages for members and qualified guests only Food available from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

- American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave., behind the Burger King will have dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call the Post for the menu at 239-369-3178. Karaoke is at 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

- The East Lee County Brain Injury support group meets at the Lehigh Regional Medical Center in the cafeteria from 2 to 4 p.m.

- LaLeche League of Lehigh Acres – mother to mother breastfeeding information and support meets at 10 a.m. at the United Way House, 1303-103 Homestead Rd. Call Maria, 368-6034 or visit: www.lllusa.org/fl/index.html.

- The First Community Congregational Church at 200 Leeland Heights Blvd. serves breakfast every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 and there is a choice of four types of breakfast menus. Proceeds go to the church’s capital building campaign.

- Beginning guitar lessons, ages 9-14. Winning Kids Club, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Includes use of guitar. For information, call 239-671-0946 or email: WinningKidsClub@aol.com.

- Overeaters Anonymous support group meets at 9 a.m. at Fountain Crest Retirement Community located at 1230 Taylor Lane Ext. For more information, call 369-2381.

- Lehigh Acres Christian Church at 50 Bell Blvd. N. has a community food pantry from 1 to 2 p.m. Call the church at 368-1400 for more information.

- The Fort Myers Elk’s Lodge 1288 hosts Buffet-Chef’s Choice dinner, with music, starting at 5 p.m. For information or reservations, call (239) 936-7799.

- Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 Homestead Road. Steak, chicken, ribs, taco salads, pot roast and quesadillas. For information, call (239) 369-8216, ext. 102.

- LaLeche League of Lehigh Acres – mother to mother breastfeeding information and support meets at 10 a.m. at the East Lee County Library, at 881 Gunnery Road S. Contact Maria at 823-8219 or krmathman@embarqmail.com, or visit online at:www.lllflorida.com/web/FortMyersFL.html.

Sunday, March 17

- Moose Lodge 2266, 210 Homestead Rd., 368-2266, breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Nascar/ football Sunday,. Alcoholic beverages for members and qualified guests only.

- American Legion Post 323 at 1124 Ashlar Ave., breakfast from 8 to noon cooked to order, two eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast all for $4, A la carte available also. Alcoholic beverages for members and guest only. Call Post for details at 239-369-3178. Open to the public.

- Duplicate bridge at Fountain Crest, 1230 Taylor Lane. Play begins at 12:45 p.m. Call 369-7940 for more information.

Monday, March 18

- Moose Lodge 2266 bingo at 7 p.m. and euchre in back room at 7 p.m. Alcoholic beverages for members and qualified guests only. Lodge is at 210 Homestead Rd. For more information, call 368-2266.

- VFW Post 4174 will serve lunches daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for daily specials at 369-5100.

- Duplicate Bridge, Senior Center, 210 Plaza Drive, Lehigh, 12:15 p.m., 690-8306.

- Hope Hospice Grief Support Group will meet at 25 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up for a group session, call (239) 985-7792.

- The Country Club Estates Association holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at First Community Congregational Church at 200 Leeland Heights Blvd., Lehigh Acres. Refreshments are served. There is also a speaker.

- Country Line Dance lessons, beginners and intermediate, Lehigh Senior Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; members free, non-members $2.

- Lehigh Acres Art League Watercolor Classes 1 to 4 p.m., at First Christian Church, 2803 Lee Blvd., Lehigh, 225-7397.

- Grief support group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Hope Hospice Lehigh Office, 25 Homestead Rd., Lehigh. Call 489-9156 or 489-9149 for more information.

- American Legion Aux. 323, at 124 Ashlar Ave., will host lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup and sandwich $5. Alcoholic beverages served to members and their guests only.

Tuesday, March 19

- Sons of the American Legion Post 323, 1124 Ashlar Ave. serves “wings” six for $5 with choice of sauce, every Tuesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Public may attend.

- Sittercise Class held at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fountain Crest retirement community at 1230 Taylor lane Ext. For more information, call 239-303-1230.

- Hope Parkinson program every Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Homestead Rd., from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Program helps not only those with Parkinson’s disease but also those with any neurological problems. Call Ron Spamer at 239-321-3632 for more information.

- VFW Post 4174 will serve lunches daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for daily specials at 369-5100.

- American Legion Bingo, every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the post, 1124 Ashlar Ave.

- Free support group for those suffering with anorexia or bulimia, meets at 7 p.m. in Fort Myers. For more information contact Sandra at sandrajadkins@comcast.net or 239-209-1237.

- The Lehigh Democratic Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park Community Center, 55 Homestead Rd. For more information, go on the Internet:www.freewebs.com/lehighfladems or call 239-368-8130.

- Moose Lodge 2266 enrollment meeting 7 p.m., 210 Homestead Road S., 368-2266.

- Hope Hospice offers a grief support group session each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Hope House at 1205 Wings Way off of Beth Stacey Blvd., Lehigh. The group is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (239) 415-7219.

- Bingo begins at 5 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. at the Lehigh Senior Citizens Center on Plaza Drive.

- Boy Scout Troop 270 meets at 7 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 4102 Lee Blvd., Lehigh. For more information, call 368-3191.

- Euchre at the American Legion, Ashlar Ave, 7 p.m., 369-3098.

- Bingo, Senior Center, 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Senior Center projects, free popcorn, coffee and tea, 369-5355.

- Euchre at the American Legion, Ashlar Ave., 7 p.m., 369-3098.

- American Legion Aux. 323, at 124 Ashlar Ave., will host lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup and sandwich $5. Alcoholic beverages served to members and their guests only.