Marti Tatum lived on a boat and traveled around the world for many years but when she moved to Bonita Springs, she wanted to make friends permanently.
And, that's how the Bonita Springs Newcomers Club became her social outlet.
"It's fabulous. It's my whole social life and all the groups are great," said Tatum of Bonita Springs.
The group is in charge of welcoming neighbors into the area that have been in Bonita for less than three years.
"I love it. It's such a delightful way to get out of our neighborhoods and meet people. We are all looking for more friends and this is a great place to do it," said Mary Ann McCoy of Bonita Springs. She is the president of the group that meets once a month at a different place to ensure everyone is able to attend.
The club has about 175 members but is growing as Bonita Springs gets bigger and people start looking for things to do.
"I came down (to the club) and didn't have many friends to do anything with so I had a desire to make friends," said Lynn Medini who has been a member for two years. "It's been fantastic and I couldn't recommend it more."
Members, who pay $40 in membership dues plus monthly lunches, are given access to join groups that are geared toward diverse interests such as knitting, golf and trips to theatres.
They also offer a speaker at each meeting who teaches members about events in Bonita Springs and what the club is working on next.
"It's useful and fun for people who want to get to know Bonita Springs and what is out there," said Beverly Canell of Bonita Springs.
Members who have been in the club for more than three years are later placed in another group that allows them to stay connected to the Newcomers without having to attend at least five meetings a year like regular members.
Canell has been in the club for two years and joined after a neighbor recommended it to her.
"I'm not a women's club kind of person, but it's a nice place to be. I love it."
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