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several inches long) are rare and
                                                                                   can fetch top dollar by collectors.

                                                                                   Upcoming events always include
                                                                                   parties and get togethers for the
                                                                                   holidays, so the social committee is
                                                                                   busy making arrangements for
                                                                                   December’s holiday gathering. We
                                                                                   are fortunate that folks are willing to
                                                                                   host these events and that we have
                                                                                   a treasury to support such get
                                                                                   togethers. This year we also plan to
                                                                                   have a Dive Club boat in the Annual
                                                                                   Boat parade, which should be a
                                                                                   wonderful event for those who can
                                                                                   decorate the vessel and then join
                                                                                   the parade for a fun evening on the
                                                                                   water.

                                                                                   In addition to hosting parties, some
                                                                                   members are doing long-range
                                                                                   planning to dive at Pompano Beach,
                                                                                   Honduras in January, Caymans in
                                                                                   February and other slightly exotic
                                                                                   locations as we head into the new
                                                                                   year.

         Here is our reminder to newcomers to Punta Gorda: Our Dive Club exists for the purpose of promoting the scuba diving
         interests of our members (and to support our parent organization, the Civic Association), regardless of the diving skill or
         experience one may have. If you have an interest in diving, please attend one of our monthly meetings, held on the
         fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Civic Association. And for anyone interested in meeting divers or learning about our
         Club in an informal setting, come to the Tiki Hut on Charlotte Harbor behind the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. We
         congregate at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour on the second Thursday of each month. You’ll know who we are by our
         dive-themed name tags as we gather on the beach or at the picnic tables. We are always happy to meet anyone who
         enjoys conversations about diving (special equipment, far-flung or worldly dive experiences, underwater photography,
         and so on) and life in Punta Gorda in general.

         Be sure to also check out our website, www.pgidiveclub.com for information about the Club, photos for your perusal, and
         a membership application form which can be downloaded and brought to a meeting. Dues are $15 per member per
         year. You can also send an email to our club address on the banner at the beginning of this article if you have questions
         about the club or our activities and scheduled events.

         Remember, divers, the deeper you go, the cooler it gets. Let’s get wet, make some bubbles, and practice safe diving,
         everyone!



           PGI BOWLERS                                                                                            Mike Fauci,  mmto315@gmail.com
         VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH  - DECEMBER 2016   Susan Della-Corte,  susandc.mail@gmail.com



                             The Shorebird Bowling league is rolling along. At the time I’m writing this, the PGI Albatross are
                             still in first place. You might remember they were last season’s champions. The second half of the
                             season starts in early January. At that time, we will have space available to add additional teams
                             and full time bowlers.

                             If you’re interested in joining our league please, contact Mike Fauci (Hawks) ASAP. If you’re not
                             sure about bowling in a league, just come out and try it one Monday. The league needs substitute
                             bowlers on a regular basis.

                             We bowl every Monday. After a short warm up period, we promptly start bowling at 3 p.m. You do
         not need to have your own equipment. Balls and shoes are available at the alleys.

         The alleys are Bowland, 3192 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte.

         For additional information, please e-mail Mike at mmto315@gmail.com.
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