FISH OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
\nFISH 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.<\/p>\n
The island community is invited to gather with family and friends to enjoy a free holiday dinner.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe host this holiday meal every year,\u201d FISH Executive Director Maria Espinoza said. \u201cIt represents what we want to create in the community \u2014 a chance to connect and to share a meal together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event is free and open to residents, families, island workers and friends.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like to make sure that everyone can come, whether they\u2019re an island resident or part of our workforce,\u201d she said, adding that the dinner is especially special for those who do not have any holiday plans. \u201cIt gives them an opportunity to share some time with their community and their neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided by Jerry\u2019s Foods on Sanibel.<\/p>\n
\u201cJerry\u2019s kindly prepares the meals for us and supports us every single year,\u201d Espinoza said. \u201cThey provide all of the fixings for a hearty Thanksgiving meal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees will enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to have pie,\u201d she added. \u201cYou can\u2019t do Thanksgiving without pie.\u201d<\/p>\n
Soft drinks and beverages will be also available.<\/p>\n
Volunteers will join FISH\u2019s team members to serve up the dinner.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe couldn\u2019t do this without our community\u2019s support, and thankfully our volunteers are helping us dish out the meals for all of the attendees,\u201d Espinoza said.<\/p>\n
New this year, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church\u2019s choir will perform at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re super excited that the Saint Michael\u2019s choir will be coming,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019ll add music and holiday spirit to the event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Private community members are underwriting the dinner.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause they want everybody to be there,\u201d Espinoza said. \u201cWe\u2019re so thankful for them. It means a lot to us, and we couldn\u2019t do it without their support.\u201d<\/p>\n
The community is encouraged to come out and take part.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a community-wide event to give thanks and enjoy our community together. It\u2019s the perfect way to show gratitude to a neighbor,\u201d she said, noting that people can bring a neighbor who does not have plans. \u201cThis is an opportunity to do so and to celebrate the holiday together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what community is all about,\u201d Espinoza added.<\/p>\n
For more information, contact 239-472-4775.<\/p>\n
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.<\/p>\n
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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n
What<\/p>\n
FISH Community Thanksgiving Meal<\/p>\n
When<\/p>\n
Nov. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where<\/p>\n
The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel<\/p>\n
Details<\/p>\n
Free and open to public<\/p>\n