Residents continue to gather in the Taeping Room at Ariel since it was too cold most of January to be outside. The first event took place on January 1, when the Social Committee provided Mimosas for the New Year’s brunch for the residents. All types of egg casseroles, quiches, fruit, pastries, and lots of other goodies were provided by the residents for everyone to enjoy.
The brunch was well timed too; it began at 12:30, giving those who rang in the New Year time to recover from the previous evening’s festivities. The committee also provided water and juice for those who needed hydration of a different type.
The second event in January was a new one. The Social Committee hosted a Dessert Party to bid Bon Voyage to the more than 20 Ariel residents who were leaving the next day on a Landings Yacht Club Caribbean cruise.
Once again, the residents provided all the goodies needed for a sweet and savory feast. The Social Committee provided a chocolate fountain. Food, music provided by Ariel’s own Rick Brown, dancing and conviviality were the hallmarks of this event.
Rick Brown is a Winner!
Those who’ve heard Rick Brown sing and play guitar know that he is a wonderful musician. He has performed not only at Ariel and at numerous events at The Landings but also appears in venues around Fort Myers frequently.
He demonstrated at the 2026 Landings Golf Championships that he has other talents too. He won the Nicklaus Flight with a net score across the two-day event of even par! Congratulations, Rick.
A Sad Note
Clarence (Clancy) Nillis, a resident at Ariel since 1998, passed away on January 22 at age 93. He and his wife Donna were married for almost 70 years. They were active participants in many of the social engagements at Ariel and had smiles for everyone. Although his health and eyesight declined over the last several months, he continued to attend events as long as possible. His good humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
