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Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1st, 2019, All Day Event
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, 8:30am at Library
Anyone with business to present to the Activities Committee is asked to show up at 9:00 AM. Thank you!
Note time change due to BOD meeting at 10 AM
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, 10am at IWCA Clubhouse

FLASH NOTICE
Posted 12/28/18
Imperial Wilderness Condominium Association, Inc.
Notice to Owners of a Meeting of the Board of Directors
 
TO: All Owners
Notice is herby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of Imperial Wilderness Condominium Association, Inc. will be held at the following date, time, and location. 
DATE:  January 2, 2019
TIME:  10:00 am
Location:  Imperial Wilderness-14112 E. Tamiami Trail (Clubhouse) Naples, FL 34114
 
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of a quorum
3. Acceptance of Agenda
4. Discussion regarding dogs
5. Adjournment
Cruise Informational Meeting
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019, 3:45pm at IWCA Clubhouse
An informational meeting for individuals from IW going on the cruise 30 January-3 February  will be held at the Clubhouse on Thursday, 3 January at 3:45.  Doris P., IW Cruise Director

 
First Friday On the Pool Deck
Friday, January 4th, 2019, 4pm to 6pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE POOL DECK
IM REAM AND THE MULTI-PARK BAND PERFORM!  BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR, BEVERAGES AND HORS DE VOURS TO SHARE! DANCING SHOES ENCOURAGED! THIS IS A "PASS THE HAT" EVENT! ALL ARE WELCOME! THERE IS NO EVENT LEADER SO 'LEAVE NO TRACE"!
Breakfast By Janet & Crew
Saturday, January 5th, 2019, TBD at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Welcome in 2019 with your friends and neighbors by enjoying a great, hearty breakfast by Janet Figuera and crew!
Chicken Shoot!
Saturday, January 5th, 2019, 7pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Patsy Adkins Gospel Concert
Sunday, January 6th, 2019, 4:30pm to 6:30pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Gospel music returns to Imperial Wilderness due to popular demand.
This Sunday January 6th the Gospel Concert with Patsy Adkins and Bobby Austin will be something you really don't want to miss.  Patsy said Bobby Austin has some Elvis like talents and it is not out of the question that dancing to the gospel music is encouraged? Hmmmmmm
So on Sunday January 6th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM you can listen to some Gospel music, or dance if you are so moved; and then to top the evening off have a scoop of ice cream (incl. in your ticket price) before returning home. A sweet ending to a nice Sunday in the Wilderness.
Tickets will be sold on Saturday January 5th during breakfast hours from 8:30 to 9:30 am....$10 pp
Activities Meeting
Monday, January 7th, 2019, 8:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The weekly Activities Meeting is a wonderful way to start your week in "The Wilderness". Meet new residents! Enjoy great refreshments. In an effort to be "green", we invite you to bring your own coffee mug for free coffee. If you forget your mug and have to use styrofoam, it's .25 (no ifs ands or buts)! Find out what's happening in and out of our resort! Hear informative guest speakers. Find out when event ticket sales are taking place so you don't miss out on the fun! See you there!
 
BTW, we need weekly coffee leaders to make coffee and provide treats for sale! 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019, 10am at IWCA Clubhouse
Date:  Jan. 8, 2019
Time:  10:00 am
Location:  Imperial Wilderness 14112 E. Tamiami Trail (Clubhouse) Naples, Fl. 34114
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of a quorum
3. Acceptance of Agenda
4. Read Minutes from Nov. 16, 2018
5. Read Minutes from Jan. 2, 2019
6. Discussion regarding proposed new Board Policy re: animal cages and crates
7. Adjournment
Lunch By Nellie & Crew
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, 12pm to 1pm at IWCA Clubhouse
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers & Dessert!
Kitchen Reserved
Thursday, January 10th, 2019, 8am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Carole Gilfedder & Crew prepare for the Pot Roast Dinner.
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR IWCA BOD
Friday, January 11th, 2019, 2pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Meet the Candidates Forum. Come learn about the candidates that are running for your Board of Directors. 
2:00 pm
Pot Roast Dinner
Friday, January 11th, 2019, 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Carole Gilfedder's Annual Pot Roast Dinner is always a hit and sure to sell out! It's better than your grandma used to make! Homemade pot roast, baked potatoes, green beans, carrots, dinner rolls and beverage. You will also be treated to carrot cake for dessert! 
Social 5:00 pm (BYOB)
Dinner 6:00 pm
 
Bring your own table settings.
Breakfast by Sandy & Crew
Saturday, January 12th, 2019, 8am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
C'mon down to the clubhouse for a tasty breakfast served up by this great crew!
Activities Meeting
Monday, January 14th, 2019, 8:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The weekly Activities Meeting is a wonderful way to start your week in "The Wilderness". Meet new residents! Enjoy great refreshments. In an effort to be "green", we invite you to bring your own coffee mug for free coffee. If you forget your mug and have to use styrofoam, it's .25 (no ifs ands or buts)! Find out what's happening in and out of our resort! Hear informative guest speakers. Find out when event ticket sales are taking place so you don't miss out on the fun! See you there!
 
BTW, we need weekly coffee leaders to make coffee and provide treats for sale! 
Newcomers Welcome
Monday, January 14th, 2019, 10:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Immediately following the Activities Meeting, new owners and renters are welcomed to Imperial Wilderness by the Board of Directors, Activity Committee and leaders of various activities in and around the park! You may have received a welcome packet from one of your community greeters upon your arrival! Attend this meeting, learn more about the opportunities for engagement in Imperial Wilderness and receive free tickets to a breakfast or lunch! See you there!
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, 9am at Library
Anyone with business to present to the Activities Committee is asked to show up at 9:30 AM. Thank you!
 
Lunch by Nellie & Crew!
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, 12pm to 1pm at IWCA Clubhouse
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Dessert! C'mon down to the clubhouse and have some fun meeting new residents over lunch!
Clubhouse Reserved/Memorial Service Rehearsal
Thursday, January 17th, 2019, 3pm to 6pm at IWCA Clubhouse
Dave Linsday Memorial
Saturday, January 19th, 2019, 1pm to 3pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Service at 1:00 PM; Reception to follow.
Church of the Wilderness
Sunday, January 20th, 2019, 9am to 10:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The Church of the Wilderness is open to all. It is self supporting and non-denominational. A warm welcome is extended to all who choose to worship. Our organist and choir provide great worship music! Coffee is served at the conclusion of the service. This is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and you avoid the hurry and traffic of "Season".
East Atlantic & Canadian Pot Luck
Sunday, January 20th, 2019, 4pm to 6:30pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Mickey Dent, Leader. 
Activities Meeting
Monday, January 21st, 2019, 8:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Coffee, treats & Chit Chat at 8:30 AM.  The meeting starts at 9 AM and is a wonderful way to start your week in "The Wilderness". Meet new residents! Enjoy great refreshments. In an effort to be "green", we invite you to bring your own coffee mug for free coffee. Find out what's happening in and out of our resort! Hear informative guest speakers. Find out when event ticket sales are taking place so you don't miss out on the fun! See you there!
 
NOTE:  
The Activities Committee has received a request for the purchase of windscreens for the courts. Immediately following the Activities meeting on Monday January 21 , I would like to have a short meeting with anyone interested in this request and in providing input.  
Judy Hughes
Activities Committee
 
BTW, we need weekly coffee leaders to make coffee and provide treats for sale! 
Lifetouch Photo Shoot
Monday, January 21st, 2019, 9am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Sara Chess is coordinating Lifetouch Photos of all residents and long-time renters for a free photo directory for IWCA residents. All participants will have the opportunity to have their photo taken by appointment for the directory at no cost and the directories will be free (distributed in Spring 2019). Those that are interested will be able to buy additional photos directly from Lifetouch. BTW, Lifetouch was acquired by SHUTTERFLY in 2018!
Lifetouch Photo Shoot
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019, 9am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Sara Chess is coordinating Lifetouch Photos of all residents and long-time renters for a free photo directory for IWCA residents. All participants will have the opportunity to have their photo taken by appointment for the directory at no cost and the directories will be free (distributed in Spring 2019). Those that are interested will be able to buy additional photos directly from Lifetouch. BTW, Lifetouch was acquired by SHUTTERFLY in 2018!
Quilting/Sewing Group Potluck
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019, 12pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
All are welcome no matter what your fiber arts project! Bring in your hand stitching, Swedish weaving, embroidery, pieced quilts, meditation squares, handmade dolls-you name it! Get your creativity going and bring a dish to pass! You will enjoy the camaraderie, the amazing creativity and the stimulating conversation! Potluck questions? See Betty! Much of the artistic work is shown during the bi-annual Quilt and Craft Show in March!
Lifetouch Photo Shoot
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, 9am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Sara Chess is coordinating Lifetouch Photos of all residents and long-time renters for a free photo directory for IWCA residents. All participants will have the opportunity to have their photo taken by appointment for the directory at no cost and the directories will be free (distributed in Spring 2019). Those that are interested will be able to buy additional photos directly from Lifetouch. BTW, Lifetouch was acquired by SHUTTERFLY in 2018!
Lunch by the Birdsleys
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, 12pm to 1pm at IWCA Clubhouse
 Pork Chop Sandwiches! Burgers and dogs round out the menu! Dessert, too!
 
Luncheon Diners! Please note: Lifetouch Photos will be in the Clubhouse and will utilize most of the dance floor. Please be respectful of their reserved space as you all line up for lunch! The line may have to snake out the door for this luncheon! Your assistance in accommodating all events in our clubhouse is much appreciated. Thank you!
Kitchen Reserved
Thursday, January 24th, 2019, 8am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Reserved for Betty Blakeman/Prep for Lasagna Dinner
Lifetouch Photo Shoot
Thursday, January 24th, 2019, 9am to 5pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Sara Chess is coordinating Lifetouch Photos of all residents and long-time renters for a free photo directory for IWCA residents. All participants will have the opportunity to have their photo taken by appointment for the directory at no cost and the directories will be free (distributed in Spring 2019). Those that are interested will be able to buy additional photos directly from Lifetouch. BTW, Lifetouch was acquired by SHUTTERFLY in 2018!
IWCA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION
Friday, January 25th, 2019, 1pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Betty's Famous Lasagna Dinner
Friday, January 25th, 2019, 4pm to 6:30pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Due to popular demand, Betty is now serving her famous lasagna as a dinner! Stay tuned for details! Times may change due to the annual meeting. Stay tuned for details!
 
4 PM Social
5 PM Dinner
 
BYOB and Place settings!
Breakfast by Chris Donato & Crew
Saturday, January 26th, 2019, 8:30am to 9:30am at IWCA Clubhouse
Come and have breakfast! Take notes and see how it's done so you can volunteer to host your own breakfast in the clubhouse! Lots of dates open for breakfast leaders!
Church of the Wilderness
Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 9am to 10:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The Church of the Wilderness is open to all. It is self supporting and non-denominational. A warm welcome is extended to all who choose to worship. Our organist and choir provide great worship music! Coffee is served at the conclusion of the service. This is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and you avoid the hurry and traffic of "Season".
Clubhouse Reserved for Memorial Service Set Up/Rehearsal
Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 3pm to 6pm at IWCA Clubhouse
Annual Memorial Service
Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 6:50pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The Eleventh Annual Imperial Wilderness Memorial / Celebration of Life Service will be held this coming Sunday evening (January 27th) at the IW Clubhouse. This annual service honors the lives of both current and former IW residents whom we have lost in the past year. A rolling picture program will be started at approximately 6:30 p.m. and the musical prelude will begin at 6:50 p.m. We would appreciate it if attendees would be seated at the start of the musical prelude.
          The lives we are honoring this year are:  William Boulay, Mary Ellen Brown, Paul "Julio" Cholak, Alice Carothers, Dane Merritta, Lincoln Emery, Henry "Bernie" Ernst, Leon Garrant, Janet Gemin, David Lees, David Linsday, Anne Munroe, Jean Nogafsky, Roderick O'Brien, John Palazzo, Robert Pelkie, Marge Schaal, and Glen Wilson.
         Following the service, cookies and punch will be provided for a social time with family and friends.
Submitted by Frank Alexander (Lot #525)
 
 
Activities Meeting
Monday, January 28th, 2019, 8:30am at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
The weekly Activities Meeting is a wonderful way to start your week in "The Wilderness". Meet new residents! Enjoy great refreshments. In an effort to be "green", we invite you to bring your own coffee mug for free coffee. If you forget your mug and have to use styrofoam, it's .25 (no ifs ands or buts)! Find out what's happening in and out of our resort! Hear informative guest speakers. Find out when event ticket sales are taking place so you don't miss out on the fun! See you there!
 
BTW, we need weekly coffee leaders to make coffee and provide treats for sale! 
IWCA Town Hall Meeting
Monday, January 28th, 2019, 10am at IWCA Clubhouse
Immediately after the Activities Meeting on Monday, January 28, Tim Johns, Park Manager and BOD President Bill Hughes will hold a Town Hall session to update residents on current items of interest, answer any questions and provide an opportunity to voice concerns. 
This is not a Board of Directors meeting and no decisions will be made. It is open to all residents. 
Bill Hughes
President, Board of Directors
 
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, 9am at Library
Anyone with business to present to the Activities Committee is asked to show up at 9:30 AM. Thank you!
 
CHICKEN & FIXINS' LUNCH
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, 12pm to 1pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Joe & Dianne Botscheller serve up a great chicken lunch! Their volunteer crew encourages you to bring a container for leftovers! This lunch is a proven winner with wonderful side dishes and cake with buttercream frosting for dessert!
Clubhouse Closed at 4 PM for Concert Prep
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, 4pm
Carribean Chillers/Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, 7pm at IWCA CLUBHOUSE
Back for a repeat performance, The Carribean Chillers will entertain you with Jimmy Buffet's music all night long!
This is a sell-out so get your tickets early during Wednesday lunches and Saturday breakfasts. Price TBD.
 
 
Kitchen Closed All Day for CINTAS
Thursday, January 31st, 2019, 7am at IWCA Kitchen
CINTAS Fire Protection will update fire protection systems in the kitchen. No one is allowed in the kitchen while CINTAS is working. Thank you for your consideration of this request!