With engines roaring and hearts soaring, Gateway Women’s Club recently had a record-breaking night at Ford’s Garage at Miromar Outlets in Estero. The night out was anything but a typical Monday mundane routine. Gateway Women’s Club didn’t just go out for dinner-we staged a full-throttle takeover of Ford’s Garage!
The atmosphere was electric as we shattered our previous records, welcoming a staggering 48 attendees. The sea of familiar faces included our dedicated members, supportive spouses, and invited guests, all gathered under the restaurant’s themed decor of vintage gas pumps and Model Ts.
In true 1920s service station style, Ford’s Garage was ready to serve. Our massive group put the Ford’s Garage kitchen to the ultimate test, and they delivered. The menu hit on all cylinders providing classic American comfort such as gourmet burgers, perfectly seared salmon, and fan favorites of their legendary, gooey French onion soup to crispy fish and chips. No one left with an empty tank.
While the laughter was loud and the fellowship was warm, there was a powerful motivation behind our record-breaking turnout. As we filled our bellies, our Charitable Giving Committee was hard at work behind the scenes. The evening wasn’t just about the burgers; it was about a 15% donation that Ford’s Garage generously pledged from our proceeds to A.N.A.’s Friends. Knowing that every bite contributed to such a vital cause turned a great meal into a meaningful mission. The evening proved that when GWC shows up, we show up big—for each other and for our community. (For a deeper dive into how our record-breaking night impacted our chosen charity, be sure to check out the news piece in the Charitable Giving Committee Section of this Publication.)
As the night wound down among the chrome and nostalgia of SWFL’s favorite garage, the sentiment was unanimous: the food was fantastic, but the company and the cause were what made the evening truly unforgettable.
