SW Florida Solos

Join us for a fun, laid-back night of Music Bingo hosted by Lee of Know Nonsense Trivia! Expect great music, good vibes, and a little friendly competition.

🗓 Friday, April 24
⏰ Meetup group arrives: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music Bingo runs: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Point Ybel Brewing Company

🎧 What to expect:
• 2 hours of interactive music bingo
• A mix of songs across genres and decades
• Prizes for winners
• Easy to play, no experience needed

💥 Free to play – just grab a drink, a seat, and jump in

🍔 Food: Check the brewery’s weekly schedule for food truck details

⚠️ Important:
• We will arrive at 6:30 PM to secure tables!!
• Please arrive no later than 7:00 PM
• No late arrivals will be permitted, as we will be reserving tables for the group

Let’s kick off the weekend with a relaxed ~5-mile morning walk. We’ll walk the Gordon River Greenway, cross over to Baker Park, loop through the park, and head back to the parking lot.

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meeting Spot:
Gordon River Greenway (Naples Zoo Entrance)
1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102

Enter off Goodlette-Frank Rd at the Naples Zoo / Conservancy of Southwest Florida entrance.
Drive all the way to the end of the parking lot, past the zoo parking.
Park near the bathrooms and small playground.

We’ll meet at the Greenway entrance by the kayak/canoe rack.

‼️Important: Do not go to the Baker Park entrance — use the Naples Zoo/Conservancy entrance.

Details:
• Approx. 5 miles, moderate pace
• Paved path
• Bring water, sunscreen, and comfy walking shoes

We’ll head over to Lake Park Diner after for anyone who wants to join.

Please arrive on time — we’ll start promptly and it’s tough to catch up once we’re moving.

Join us for a fun and creative evening at Paws Pet Boutique as Michelle hosts a special Paint Your Pet night with sips, snacks, and a great cause behind it.

Local artist Jen from Docks by Jen will guide participants through creating a custom painting of their pet. No experience necessary.

A portion of the event proceeds plus 10% of all store sales that evening will benefit SNIP Collier, helping support spay and neuter services in Collier County.

This is one of those rare evenings where everyone wins. We support a local business, help animals in our community, and enjoy a fun social night together.

🎟 Registration

Spots are limited and registration is required. Once you sign up, you will receive instructions for submitting your pet photo for the painting.
Cost is $65.00

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Advance registration is required for this event , last day to sign up is April 21, 2026!

When you sign up, you will submit a photo of your pet, which the artist will use to create a custom pre-sketched canvas for you. This allows everyone to walk in and start painting their pet right away, even if you’ve never painted before.

Perks

• Sips and light snacks
• Free and easy parking
• Shopping at Paws while supporting a local cause
• A creative, relaxed evening with fellow animal lovers

Special for our Meetup group

Anyone from our group who participates will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

BIG 10 Mile Hike

🚨This is a longer, hotter hike and better suited for those familiar with my group’s pace. You must have participated in a previous hike to join🚨

Please read all the details prior to signing up.

We’re heading out for a longer-distance hike designed for those comfortable going the distance. We’ll keep a steady pace and cover approximately 10 miles total.

We will meet in the LAKE parking lot at Flint Pen, then begin our route looping through the lake area before connecting to the Purple Trail & maybe a Trail less traveled. From there, we’ll head into Flint Pen Strand, continuing on to Bird Rookery, where we’ll spend about 4 miles exploring the rookery loop before heading back.

Important Parking & Directions:
• Look for the sign that says “LAKES parking”
• Do not rely on GPS alone
• Enter CREW Flint Pen (C-R-E-W) into your navigation for best results

About the Trail:
Flint Pen Strand offers a mix of pine flatwoods, cypress, and seasonal wetlands, giving us a good chance to spot birds, wildlife, and classic Southwest Florida terrain. Should be a dry hike.

The Bird Rookery is known for its abundant wildlife. Prepare to see anhingas, ibis, egrets, cormorants, and possibly otters and gators. Expect a mix of sun and shade, with some exposed sections.

Start Time:
We are starting earlier than usual!
Meet: 8:00 AM sharp in the LAKE parking lot at Flint Pen
(If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, you may not be able to catch up with the group.)

What to Bring:
• Plenty of water (32 oz minimum, more recommended)
• Sun protection (hat or visor, sunscreen)
• Bug repellent
• Small snacks for the trail
• Optional: change of shoes for after

Optional Post-Hike Lunch:
We’ll head over to Founders Square after the hike. There are several restaurants to choose from, so we can decide as a group.

This hike is best suited for those who regularly hike longer distances iand can maintain a consistent pace.