Special Interest Groups

UNPUZZLE your past through participation in Special Interest Groups offered as a benefit of membership at the Lee County Genealogical Society.

Writers Group

Writers Group

For LCGS members wishing to go beyond recording names, dates and places, to interweave interesting facts about their ancestors’ lives, placing individuals in a social and historical context. This group usually meets from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month. Email Andrea for the link to join.

Andrea Perisho
amperisho@outlook.com
239-225-0677

dna

The Book Club at LCGS ~ NEW!

A new member benefit for everyone passionate about family history. Each month we’ll explore a different book—fiction or nonfiction—highlighting themes of ancestry, identity, and family ties.

First meeting is September 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The registration link on our Calendar or Events. Future Dates are TBD.

Join every session or just the ones that interest you—each book stands on its own. This is for LCGS members only.

Cheryl Hartley
cherylhartley@gmail.com

German Roots

On summer break. Will will starting meeting again in September.

For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Email Ken for the link to join.

Ken Weaver
kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com

239-243-9414

Explore Our Neighbors Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

The following SIGs are available to LCGS members and are typically held via Zoom. To learn more, simply click on a group’s name—you’ll be directed to their website with instructions on how to access the Zoom link.

While these sessions are free to attend, if you find yourself joining regularly, we encourage you to consider becoming a member. Your support helps sustain our nonprofit mission to preserve and promote family history research. Memberships and donations are vital to keeping these valuable programs going!

Ancestry/Family Tree Maker
Canadian eSIG
Writer’s Group
DNA (Same SIG as LCGS)
Jewish Genealogy SIG of Collier County
DNA SIG
Mid-Atlantic Pre-Civil War SIG
Polish SIG
Technology SIG
Irish SIG
German SIG
RootsMagic SIG
Family Tree Maker SIG
German Genealogy SIG
DNA SIG

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