Coastal Friends will present Michael Ray Fitzgerald as their guest speaker at the Wednesday, April 2, luncheon. Fitzgerald, a musician, media scholar, former university instructor from Jacksonville and author of five books, will talk about the importance Jacksonville has played in the history of rock music, including the genre known as Southern rock.
The luncheon runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be held at Marsh Landing Country Club, 25655 Marsh Landing Parkway, Ponte Vedra Beach.
The luncheon is open to members and guests, as well as the community. The cost to attend is $25. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting the luncheon chairman at bartshar@comcast.net. The deadline for checks to be received is Friday, March 28.
Established in 1998, Coastal Friends (formerly known as Newcomers Alumnae) is a social club comprised of women who live in Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, St. Augustine, Jacksonville and the surrounding area. Some of the many activities offered are adventures and outings, book club, bunco, canasta, happy hour, lunch in, lunch out, mah jongg, samba and wine socials.
The group also highlights a specific charity every month at the luncheons.
Luncheons are held on the first Wednesday of every month, except July and August. New members are welcome throughout the year. Contact brookemeister@msn.com for more information on how to join.
