March 2025 Beacon

"There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!"

Thinking about becoming a member of the First Mates? It’s never too late to sign up! Please contact Carla Verkest, Membership Director, at mrsfab85@gmail.com, 586-255-3200. We have some awesome things planned for 2025.....hope to see you there! The annual Fashion Show is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds enable us to support the many projects that take place to preserve the club we all love and enjoy! If you would like to help by donating a Raffle item or basket, you can bring it with you the day of the the Fashion Show. Please make arrangements by calling Colleen Hall at 586-536-4220

Fashion in Full Bloom Sunday, April 27, 2025 2025 Annual Spring First Mates Fashion Show

Mirage Banquet Center / 16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036 Tickets are $50, doors will open at 11:30 for shopping. Lunch is served at 12:30 Send reservations by April 19th to Jill Romatz @ 28312 Emerald Court, Chesterfield, MI 48047

DON’T MISS OUT! Reserve and pay for a table of 10 by April 1st and receive a special VIP gift!

Our next First Mates “General Membership Meeting” is scheduled for Saturday, May 24th at 10am inside the NCYC Clubhouse. Followed by the “Patriotic Patio Party” starting at 11:30 am outside NCYC clubhouse on the patio. Hint: start thinking about your red, white, and blue hors d’oeuvres to share! Ladies week is planned for June 15 - 20th. This is an action-packed week and a great way to meet the ladies, make new friendships, and enjoy all the fun and entertaining events that are planned. More information to follow, be on the look-out for future fanouts and flyers.

Spring is coming! Julie Popkie - 2025 First Mates Publicity Director