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AARP

AARP Calendar for February Calendar
Senior Center is behind the fire station on Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key MM30
Free Internet
Phone 305-872-3990

Acappella Woman Group

Do you ever just feel like breaking out in a song? We would love to have you sing with our all women’s acappella group. We practice on Tuesday nights in Marathon and perform when ever someone asks. We are looking for basses in particular but everyone who can sing is welcome. 

Please contact Nancy by email at Nancy@allkeysgas.com

Al-Anon Meetings

Mondays
6pm
St Columbia Episcopal Church 52nd St Marathon
For more info call Katie at 304-9350

Wednesdays
11am
St Peters Church MM31.5
For more info call 872-2537

Cats

Wanted Feral Cats.
Please let me know if you have any cats that need to be spayed or neutered.  I will trap them, get them to the vet, they will also get their vaccinations, an ear notch, and then I will return them to you. I am a Forgotten Felines volunteer. My phone number is 745-7457.

Please don't call me if you just want me to take the cats away.

After School Child Care
Daily
Blue Heron Park. Call 872-0292

Computer Club Workshop

Saturday the 2d and 4th Saturdays of the month
10am-noon
At the Dallas McDonald Senior Center located on Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key behind the fire station.

All are welcome from beginner to advanced users. Come on by and learn about computers or if you’re an advanced user come by to help others. We are all volunteers in the club and free help is offered on a first come first served basis. We make no promises, but it’s free.

For more information email Betz at betzzz@hotmail.com or just come to one of our workshops.

Cyclepaths of Marathon

Candy Kellner has started a bicycling club for Marathon area cyclists.

Contact her at DKell1155@aol.com or 305-731-9378 to be notified about upcoming rides.

Florida Keys
Dragon Boat Club

Sundays
5 pm
We out and paddles on Newfound Harbor. It’s good for your health, a great place to meet people, and enjoy the solitude of our waters. Come join us and paddle.

Exercise

Daily
8:45 - 10:00 am
The Senior Center is located at 380 Key Deer Blvd. in Big Pine Key, right behind the firehouse

Fishing Seminars Free

Thursdays (call for schedule)
6:00 pm
Reef Light Tackle at 29770 US1, Big Pine Key. Come on out and join the fun! A new guest speaker is featured every week. Learn proven techniques for fishing the waters of the Florida Keys from the experts. We have free popcorn and sodas, raffles for store gift certificates and a super nice rod and reel. Every week we offer some terrific in-store sales and discounts after the seminar. Bring all your friends and neighbors for an exciting and fun filled evening! 305-872-7679

Daily
Purchase quality food for 1/2 price. Order now and pick up food in two weeks. Meat, fruit and vegetables.
For more info on how to participate call 743-4582

HIV Testing Free

Fridays
Noon - 4 pm

HIV testing will be available at Good Food Conspiracy (MM30.2), Big Pine Key. This simple test involves no blood draw, just an oral swab. Tests are confidential and/or anonymous. Stop by or you can also call for an appointment at 305-797-0942.

Island
Harmony

Tuesday nights
Marathon Library
Island Harmony is a woman's barbershop chorus. We welcome new voices.
Contact Mary 872-0945

KeyZ Riders

This is a group of Islamorada peddlers that usually rides twice a week (Sunday mornings and one weekday evening).

Contact Debbie Illes at debai@att.net or 216-225-5099 for more info.

Daily
7:30am-8:30pm
Blue Heron Park. Basketball, Volleyball, Picnic tables
872-0292

Learn English as a Second Language

Fridays

5:30 pm

Free weekly classes at the Big Pine Library

Presented by Literacy Volunteers Call 294-4352

Lower Keys Property Owners Association

To keep abreast of current issues effecting the lower keys you do not have to be a member of Lower Keys Property Owners Association to access our web site for this information and we welcome your comments. 1668 Bogie Dr. just before the No Name Bridge on Big Pine Key. Over 60 years serving the Lower Keys. www.lowerkeyspoa.org

Lower Keys Referral Group
Building Relationships to Succeed in Business

2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Location: Big Pine Restaurant & Coffee Shop

Building relationships is a key part of receiving referrals. Join us to teach other business owners in the community about you and your business. This is a free group, allowing the business owners in the community to build their businesses through referrals. We will hold the meeting every Thursday morning. The Lower Keys Referral Group will be industry exclusive. Industry exclusive means only one profession or field is allowed membership in the group. This means we can have only one Financial Advisor, one Realtor, one Mortgage Broker, etc. It eliminates competition for business within the group.
For more information please call Leslie Valant 305-289-3925 Leslie.Valant@edwardjones.com

Country Two-Step
Line Dancing

Mondays
7 to 9 pm
Country dancing has been added to the list of classes offered by the Dallas MacDonald Senior Center in Big Pine Key. Led by Kim and Hoss Ranck, the class includes two-step, waltz, and circle dances, all with a country theme. Says Kim, “We’re just going to have fun.” The free classes are held Monday nights from 7 to 9 pm. For more information call Kim at 484-356-3313.

Other activities at the Center include line dancing, exercise, quilting, bowling, and keyboard classes. The prime activity, however, provided by Monroe County, is the daily lunch program available to all seniors. This is a vital asset for those who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.  The suggested donation is $2, but more is greatly appreciated since the actual cost is over $9.  Monroe County also provides limited transportation.  Call the center for more information: 872-3990.

The Dallas MacDonald Senior Center is on Key Deer Blvd. behind the new fire station.  

Nature Walks in the Refuge

Tour the Trails on National Key Deer Refuge] Guided refuge trail walks conducted during the fall proved to be very popular and will continue to be offered throughout the spring months at National Key Deer Refuge.  Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the fun!  A new addition for the spring is the “Walking Watson on Wednesdays”.  Participants will meet directly at the Key Deer Refuge’s Nature Trails parking lot at 9 am each Wednesday in February and March for this trail walk led by volunteers.

Returning to the schedule are the “Migrating Walks” which feature a different refuge trail each month.  The centralized meeting point for these alternating walks will be at the National Key Deer Refuge Visitor's Center, located in the Winn Dixie shopping plaza on Big Pine Key.  Maps to the trails will be provided at the Visitor Center, and from there, participants will caravan to the scheduled trail site.  A prompt departure to the alternating trail locations will take place at 8:10 am to avoid missing out on morning bird activity, so please plan to arrive early. 

Each walk will end by 11:00 am.  Participants should bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, water, binoculars or spotting scope, field guides, and dress appropriately for the weather (flip flops are not recommended, as trail conditions can be muddy).  A limited supply of loaner field guides and binoculars will be available during each walk.  Feel free to ask for one if you don't have your own.  Experienced birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome to assist with wildlife/plant ID, teach others, or lead walks.  Call the Visitor Center at 305-872-0774 for more information, or to sign up as a volunteer.

Walking Watson on Wednesdays. All walks will be on Watson Trail.
February 2, 9, 16, and 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

Migrating Walk
January 28 - Watson Trail
February 11 - Ohio Key
March 25 - Refuge Trail at the north of Key Deer Blvd.
April 22, Long Beach Trail, 
May 20 - No Name Key Trail

Line Dancing Classes

Mondays
3 pm
Wednesday
7-9pm

Classes at the Dallas MacDonald Senior Center which is behind the Firehouse and are open to beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Since classes are small during the off season, there is ample time to give special attention to beginners.

Line dancing isn't just Country any more. Dances are done to a variety of music including waltz, Latin, swing, jazz, and even hip-hop. According to the instructor, Louise Wood, line dancing is fun with the added benefit of providing good exercise for the body as well as the brain.

There is no charge for the classes. Call Lou for more information at 745-2864.

Nutrition
Lunch

Daily
Noon
The Dallas MacDonald Senior Center is located at 380 Key Deer Blvd. in Big Pine Key, right behind the firehouse.

Moose Lodge
Wilder Road, Big Pine Key

Sunday:  Breakfast 9am - Noon 'till?
     Buzztime Team Trivia 11am - 1pm
Monday:  Mooseburgers 5:30pm
Tuesday:  General membership meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month
Wednesday: Women of the Moose Chapter activity and social 1st Wed. at 6:00pm 
     Steak diner night.  2nd Wednesday of each month
Thursday:  Cards in Paradise and Roger's Famous Wings 5:30pm
Friday:  Friday Night Dinner (menu varies) 5:30  Queen of Hearts drawing 6:30pm
Saturday:  Saturday night dinner 5:30  Saturday drawing 6:00pm
     Tiki Bar open every Saturday afternoon from Noon 'till?

Moose Saturdays Tiki Bar Fun. 5:30 Woman of the Moose Dinner. Saturday night 50/50 drawing. All events are open to members and guests only.

Mondays and Thursdays

Playgroup
Middle & Lower Keys
 

Thursdays 10am-12noon
Locations vary
For children ages 4 & under and their parents or caregivers.
Free.
Email Jacqui at floridakeysmom@hotmail.com for more information.

Quilting
 

Third Thursday of Month
Paradise Quilt Guild meets at the Senior Center behind the Big Pine fire station. Contact Lupe 745-9109

Rotary Club

Fridays
Noon
United Methodist Church, Key deer blve, Big pine Key

Rowing

Sundays & Wednesdays
6pm
Florida Keys Dragon Boat Club Paddle. 28555 Jolly Roger Drive, Newfound Harbor. 42 ft canoe type vessel. Looking for competitive energy. Call Capt. John 305-304-5100
http://www.floridakeysdragonboat.com

Runners

Sunday
7:30 AM 
Last Key Deer Runners' Sunday Morning Group Run. Meet at the SE corner of the Big Pine Winn Dixie parking lot.
We take off by 7:45 for a easy 3.5 mile to 9.3 + mile Run/Walk, with a water stop along the way.
Longer runs are out to No Name Key and back.
Short run is Key Deer Blvd to Watson and back on Wilder.
Call 305-304-0091 for more info or look at www.southernmostrunners.com for Keys running information.

Sailing Club

Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School
Mon-Fri
Open Enrollment for Grades Pre-K through 3rd Grade. Ages 3-9
Call 872-1266

Daily
Watson Field. Baseball, Lighted Tennis Courts, Volleyball Net.The only athletic field on Big Pine Key is Watson Field on Key Deer Blvd about 2 miles north of US1.
Contact: 872-0292

Key West
Toastmasters

Meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Noon-1p.m.
Keys Federal Credit Union, Peary Court, Key West.  Phone: [305] 295-7501 or 293-6024

Looking for a supportive club where you can improve yourself through regular speaking opportunities? Or a means to bolster your confidence? Or just interested in meeting new people: neighbors, associates or just for expanding business network connections?  Toastmasters International (non-profit) has a club nearby waiting for you to drop in.  These hour length meetings are beneficial to employers, employees, job applicants or just anyone looking for a new direction to dramatically improve speaking, presentation and leadership skills.  By building self-confidence through speech deliveries, you can become a competent communicator within each of your business and personal relationships.  

Guests are always welcome! www.keywesttoastmasters.org

Middle Keys
Toastmasters

Open to new members who want to improve their leadership, listening, speaking, or sales skills. “As a member-led, self-improvement group with dues of less than $80 a year, this is a local opportunity to regularly improve professional skills,” said Nancy Lucas, club president.

Toastmasters meetings have 10-15 people who meet twice a month for an hour. Participants learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.  There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved.

Middle Keys Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:45 a.m. until 9 a.m. The first meeting of the month is held in Marathon at the Coldwell Banker Schmitt facilities. Please call to confirm if it is the conference room or the training center. The meeting on the fourth Tuesday is held in Islamorada at the Centennial Bank conference center.

Toastmasters International is a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization has nearly 235,000 members in 11,700 clubs in 92 countries, offering a proven and enjoyable way to hone communication and leadership skills.

For questions, please contact 2008-2009 President Nancy Lucas at NancyLwrites@gmail.com or call (305) 393-6413.