FISH OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on Nov. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel.
The island community is invited to gather with family and friends to enjoy a free holiday dinner.
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on Nov. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. The event will include the holiday meal and live music.
“We host this holiday meal every year,” FISH Executive Director Maria Espinoza said. “It represents what we want to create in the community — a chance to connect and to share a meal together.”
The event is free and open to residents, families, island workers and friends.
“We like to make sure that everyone can come, whether they’re an island resident or part of our workforce,” she said, adding that the dinner is especially special for those who do not have any holiday plans. “It gives them an opportunity to share some time with their community and their neighbors.”
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided by Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
“Jerry’s kindly prepares the meals for us and supports us every single year,” Espinoza said. “They provide all of the fixings for a hearty Thanksgiving meal.”
Attendees will enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and more.
“We’re going to have pie,” she added. “You can’t do Thanksgiving without pie.”
Soft drinks and beverages will be also available.
Volunteers will join FISH’s team members to serve up the dinner.
“We couldn’t do this without our community’s support, and thankfully our volunteers are helping us dish out the meals for all of the attendees,” Espinoza said.
New this year, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church’s choir will perform at 5 p.m.
“We’re super excited that the Saint Michael’s choir will be coming,” she said. “It’ll add music and holiday spirit to the event.”
Private community members are underwriting the dinner.
“Because they want everybody to be there,” Espinoza said. “We’re so thankful for them. It means a lot to us, and we couldn’t do it without their support.”
The community is encouraged to come out and take part.
“This is a community-wide event to give thanks and enjoy our community together. It’s the perfect way to show gratitude to a neighbor,” she said, noting that people can bring a neighbor who does not have plans. “This is an opportunity to do so and to celebrate the holiday together.”
“That’s what community is all about,” Espinoza added.
For more information, contact 239-472-4775.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
FISH Community Thanksgiving Meal
When
Nov. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where
The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Details
Free and open to public
To reach TIFFANY REPECKI / trepecki@breezenewspapers.com, please email