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End of season block party was held April 9, 2026. Organized by Kathy Sherlock.
Terry Mountford presented Masters Bocce League certificates to team captains.

Click here to see photos by Anina Bachrach

Due to failure to reach a quorum of the membership (30% by vote, proxy or
attending in person) the Annual Meeting could not be held. It was agreed to
reschedule the Annual Meeting for Wednesday 4/8/26 at 11am in the morning. Frankly Coastal sent a notice to all members that day advising them that the meeting had been rescheduled.

Celeste gave an overview of the most recent mailbox survey. 64 boxes have issues with paint bubbling on the rear of the boxes, flags not functioning properly or discoloration on the posts due to irrigation water hitting them. Two years ago we had the mailboxes sanded and repainted but we did not have the boxes removed from the posts so the backs were not addressed. New mailboxes are upwards of $700 each and not of the same quality. It was agreed that we should get quotes to remove the boxes and have them refurbished again as opposed to replacing them. Greenscapes will also be asked to provide a list of sprinklers that are still hitting mailboxes so they can be corrected.

Dusty Rhodes completed a comprehensive review of all our documents as well as those located on the FC website and the Pelican Sound website. FC was provided with electronic copies and will be uploading those that are missing from their website. Once that is completed we will finalize adding links to those documents on the Masters Website.

The question was raised as to why we are required to approve an Application for Sales in the community since we have no right to deny an application. Frankly Coastal will check with PS as to the need for this process.

Frankly Coastal is preparing Requests for Proposal (RFP) for landscaping services which should be sent out in May.

Lynelle Reney (Moscaritolo)
Masters Secretary

The Masters Bocce Season closed on March 20, 2026

Season Results: Team Name (Captain)
1st Place: The Rolling Stones (Kari Vilamaa) 20 wins
 
2nd Place: River Rollers (Tom Barbieri) 19 wins
 
3rd Place: Wildcats (Bruce Clark) 17 wins

Other Challengers:
The Ballberians (Al Scott) 13 wins
 
The Tootsie Rollers (NormZieg) 13 wins
 
Rolling Champs (Grace Spence) 7 wins

League Website

Event Chair Kathy Sherlock reported and provided this picture:

We had a successful night with 89 folks playing !

Winners were: 
Linda Carey
Dusty Rhodes, Kevin Carey(twice!), Russ Frith
Kathy Sherlock, Steve Gottfried
Dikran Ohannessian
Richard Calcasasola, Barb Barbieri
Anina Bachrach, Faye Olando
Larry Yacovazzi 
Carolyn Yacovazzi, John Fenton
Priscilla Thibido
Linda Farmer, George Monahan

Big Winners no splitting were-
Kathy Rhodes and Dennis Olsen

Special thanks to Cheryl Coleman with the help and calling the numbers!

Several Masters Circle residents participate in the Pelican Sound Arts and Crafts Show. Those who let benbachrach@gmail.com know will be posted here.

Masters Circle Exhibitors	Genre
Anina Bachrach	Greeting Cards
Barbara Reece	Paintings

Immediately following the bocce games on January 9th, there was a party at the Raquet Center lanai from 5 – 8 pm.

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Food was delivered by Wally’s Deli. It included a range of sandwiches, chips, salads and cookies. A club bartender was ready to serve your favorite beverages charged to your member number. 

The cost per person was $20. 

See you soon!

Please Thank Event Coordinator – Kathy Sherlock, Pat Becker, Larry Hannah, Michelle Towey for making this event possible.

Board of Directors of The Masters at Pelican Sound Neighborhood Association, Inc., met to consider the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year of 2026. November 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Pelican Sound River Club
Sound Room,
4784 Pelican Sound Blvd, Estero, Florida.

Here are the Secretary’s Notes. Official minutes will be published after they are approved at the next Board Meeting.

Katy Maness brought a delicious party tray of Disappearing Chicken to the Welcome Back Party. A number of people have asked for the recipe.

Here it is:

Disappearing Chicken Dip

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 Cup sour cream

1 Cup mayonnaise/Miracle Whip

2 Cans chopped green chilies

12 pkg. shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 ½ Cups cubed chicken (Bake chicken in Italian dressing before cubing)

½ tsp. garlic powder

Combine ingredients in order listed.  Spread into 9 X 13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly and browning.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Photos by Anina Bachrach