The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities.
Line Up & Dance will take place on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to ages 18 and older, the county-pop line dancing program does not require a partner. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
Teen Scene: Pizza & Movie Night will be held on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program is open to grades 6-9. The cost is $10 for members and $13 for non-members. Registration is required.
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District will offer complimentary blood pressure screenings on Nov. 17 from 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the lobby.
A trip to the Revs Institute Auto Museum of Naples will take place on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The world-class automotive museum showcases the history, design and innovation of classic cars. Open to ages 18 and older. A self-pay lunch in Naples is planned after the visit. The cost is $44 for members and $47 for non-members and includes general admission, a one-hour docent tour guide and transportation via city van. Registration is required.
Get to Know Your Island will be held on Nov. 18 at noon. It will highlight the America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public; registration is required. The speaker series is designed to connect the community with 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.
Coffee & Code Cafe with the city’s Natural Resources Department will take place on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Take part in coffee and casual morning conversation about how local codes protect Sanibel’s natural beauty. Afterward, stick around for one-on-one Q&A with staff. RSVPs are required.
“Memory Lane,” a photo exhibit celebrating meaningful moments and the memories that shape the community, will be on display from now through Nov. 20 in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Letters of Love: A Kindness Campaign for Alzheimer’s Awareness will take place from now through Nov. 21. Community members of all ages are encouraged to write letters, notes or cards filled with encouragement and appreciation; artwork, poems and children’s drawings are also welcome. They can be dropped off at the center for distribution to local memory care facilities, assisted living centers and caregiver support groups. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 21.
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.