The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities.
A PickleBoo-Bash Tournament will be held on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Open to ages 18 and older, the indoor pickleball tourney will be a double elimination and feature two skill levels: 3.0+ and 2.9-. Prizes will be awarded for each level. Costumes are encouraged. Refreshments will be provided. The cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required.
Letters of Love: A Kindness Campaign for Alzheimer’s Awareness will take place from Nov. 1-21. Letters, artwork, poems and drawings can be dropped off at the center for distribution to local caregivers on and off the island. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 21.
Get to Know Your Island will be held on Nov. 4 at noon. It will highlight the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. Light refreshments will be provided. The program is free and open to the public; registration is required. The speaker series is designed to connect the community with the people and organizations that make Sanibel unique. Each program will feature a local business or nonprofit sharing what they do, how the public can get involved and why they are an essential part of island life.
Memory Lane: A Community Photo Exhibit for Alzheimer’s Awareness will take place from Nov. 8-20. Community members are encouraged to submit a printed or digital photo of a meaningful memory, along with a short story, quote or caption (two to four sentences). The submissions will be on display at the center. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31.
The center is open on Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New and current members can call 239-472-0345 or stop by the front desk for help with setting up their CivicRec account. A variety of memberships, passes and punch cards are available.
To register or for the full schedule of programs and activities, visit https://secure.rec1.com/FL/sanibel-fl/catalog.
Sanibel Beach Parking Permits are available for purchase. For residents and property owners, A (beach only) stickers cost $14 and A/C (beach and boat ramp) stickers cost $113. Bring a valid ID, current registration for each vehicle, proof of residency or ownership, and payment. For non-residents and non-property owners, B (beach only) stickers cost $300 and B/C (beach and boat ramp) stickers cost $399. B/C stickers are limited to 150. Bring a valid ID, current registration for each vehicle and payment.
For questions, call 239-472-0345.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.