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FROM THE ENTIRE TEAM HERE AT THE CURTISS MANSION HAVE A JOYOUS HOLIDAY AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Decorating the Curtiss Mansion Tree!

Thanks to Marilyn Newton, Buzz and Kathy Fleischman, Nikki Jester, Joan Cavalier, Spiro Armenis, Roy Ortiz, Debbie Villiasmil, David Black and our amazing sales team; Sherry Feijoo, Javi Diaz & Nyree Feijoo. Special thanks to Roy Rodriguez of TGSV Enterprises, Inc. for donating the tree this year!

Another Amazing Year at the Holiday Tree Festival & Teddy Bear Tea!

Thank you to everyone who made this magical event possible. It would not have happened without the tireless support of Volunteers, Sponsors & Judges! As well as everyone who donated a tree, they all looked incredible. There were readings from Mrs. Claus, a visit from Glenn Curtiss, snow in the courtyard, and much more. Teddy Bears and portions of the proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Thank you to Larry Williams and his students for our new Curtiss Pusher model!

We are very excited to share the newly built 1912 Curtiss Model D Pusher (1/4 scale) that is now on display at the Curtiss Mansion! Many thanks to Miami Springs Resident, Larry Williams (pictured right), for supervising this project built by many of his students. Larry is an instructor at George T. Baker Aviation School. One of the students that worked on the model is pictured left (Felipe Hussing) along with our Executive Director, Melinda. Come see for yourself on our historic tours, every Saturday at 10am.

Upcoming Programs

January Public Speaker Frances Colon, DC – Doral Chiropractor Thursday, January 31st at 7pm

February Public Speaker – Sylvia Gurinsky Thursday, February 28th at 7pm

Look out for more information in the New Year! Curtiss Explorers Essay Contest Returns for Children Ages 11 – 13 Submission Deadline March 5, 2019

Ongoing Programs

Fasten your belts and be sure your seats & tables are in an upright position Lena's Gift Shop is ready for take off!

Our new Gift shop is going through a soft opening now – we have named it after Glenn Curtiss' wife, Lena. Some of the items featured in Lena's shop are local jewelry, specialty soaps, candles and aviation memorabilia, and Miami Springs puppy dog scarves! This is a work in progress so it will be growing. Looking for last minute Christmas gifts ? Customized bricks are a lovely sentiment to be placed in our courtyard and enjoyed for years to come. Or a gift of membership perhaps .. entitles you to entry to museums in the Southeastern Museum Conference and percentage off items in our gift shop. If anyone is interested in bringing merchandise in on consignment please contact Melinda@curtissmansion.org We are also accepting used books. They can be dropped off on Tues-Sat 10a-3p. Get your Team Curtiss T-shirt here, now available in green, or stop by the Mansion! Adult sizes cost $15, and kid's $10.

Don't Miss Yoga at The Mansion! Saturday Mornings just started….

Contact Natasha directly for times and prices.

Get Your Free Pass To Our Saturday Tour!

Curtiss Mansion has partnered with the Miami-Dade Public Library to bring you FREE passes to the Historic Tours on Saturday. You can find them at any of their 50 Library Branches and their Bookmobiles! The pass is good for up to 4 people. Click HERE to go to the passes. We hope to see you soon!

Don't Miss Our Saturday 1-Hr. Historical Tours Every Week at 10AM!

Don't Miss one of our Saturday tours, just like this one on December 15th! Come and learn about Glenn Curtiss' life and his inventions from our fun and knowledgeable docents. If you are interested in becoming a docent look at our volunteer information below.

Support the Curtiss Mansion While You Shop on Amazon this Holiday Season!

Give back to the Curtiss Mansion simply by shopping on Amazon. Use this link to participate: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/65-0878612

Don't forget to leave us a review on Trip Advisor or Google Reviews! Thank you for the kind reviews already left.

LEND A HAND & MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? Local History? Aviation? Urban Planning? Architecture? Invention? CURTISS MANSION HAS IT ALL!! All Ages Welcome! High School to Retired Current training available for: Docents/Tour Guides & Information Desk Help us build awareness of the significance of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, the importance of his discoveries and how they affect our lives today. Group and Weekly Saturday tours began in May and were well received by tour guests. Training continues, please join us in preparation to present tours yourself! Contact Member & Volunteer Services member-services@curtissmansion.org

Give THE GIFT of MEMBERSHIP All Year Long Become A Member | Give Gift Memberships In doing so YOU Support Growth & Development of Programs, Tours & Exhibits at Curtiss Mansion Member Levels start at Only $30 per Year | Discount on 2 Year Memberships Benefits Include: Admission to Curtiss Mansion AND 10 Local Participating Institutions: Coral Gables Museum, Lowe Art Museum, HistoryMiami, Dade Heritage Trust, The Wolfsonian, The Bass Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Frost Museum of Art FIU, Ft. Lauderdale History Center, City of Miami Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Invitation to Exclusive Member VIP Receptions Subscription to Curtiss Mansion Newsletter Discounts on Camps, Classes, Tours & Events — 10% Discount on Curtiss Mansion Merchandise Membership Purchases Available at Curtiss Mansion Front Desk 305-869-5180 or Online www.curtissmansion.org Check | Paypal | MasterCard | Visa are Accepted  For more information please contact: member-services@curtissmansion.org

Board of Directors

Richard L. Wheeler President Paul Bithorn Vice President Carlos “Charlie” Leonard Treasurer Rita Mayer Secretary  Enrique Aguerrevere Carlos Danaan Patricia Fernandez-Lefebvre Angeline “Nikki” Jester Jacqueline Neetz Roy Rodriguez

CMI Staff

Melinda Jester Executive Director Sherry Feijoo Director of Meetings & Events Debbie Villasmil Bookkeeper & Assistant to the Executive Director Alexandria Robison Social Media Coordinator Meeting & Event Staff Javier Diaz Nyree Feijoo Roy Ortiz Front Desk Coordinator Spiro Armenis Caretaker