ESHP Events

First Friday Social Gathering

November 6, 2026 from 5 to 7 pm at the Historic Rod & Gun Club.

Come share the memories. “Where history, community, and the Everglades meet.”

Second Thursday Afternoon Tea Talk

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Rod & Gun Club. Reservations are required call 239-719-0020.

Franklin Adams is our guest speaker for November’s Afternoon Tea. Franklin is a renowned historian, environmentalist, and Gladesman who worked together with Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Joe Browder, and others to preserve the Big Cypress. He will share his stories about his friendship with Marjory and how they were able, along with the Native Americans, to stop the development of a proposed jetport. This is a talk you won’t want to miss!

Celebration of Life for Marya Repko

Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 2-4 pm at the Rod & Gun Club

This is a photo of Marya with Franklin Adams in 2013, doing what she loved best – talking about history and supporting our local non-profit organizations. We are eternally indebted for all she did for our community.

SAVE THE DATES for future ESHP Events

December 10, 2026 – Afternoon Tea – Rex Storter “Remembering C.G. McKinney”

January 14, 2027 – ESHP Annual Luncheon Meeting (members only) Guest Speaker – Tina Osceola

February 11, 2027 – Afternoon Tea – Doug Hanks “Memories with Uncle Rob”

March 11, 2027 – Afternoon Tea – TBA “The Colliers”