Rec center provides update on activities, events
The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on the following upcoming programming.
Throughout January, Wild Card Wednesday will be offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Access an array of card and board games. Available to all ages. Free for members; non-members must purchase a pass.
Woodcrafting will take place on Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will create their own design on various wood elements by first using specialty wood markers, then burning it with a hot air gun. Registration required. Cost is $25 for members and $31 for non-members; supplies included.
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District will offer complimentary blood pressure screenings on Jan. 29 from 9 and 11:30 a.m. in the lobby. High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness in some cases. The screenings are offered as a first step in determining if further examination by a health care professional is necessary.
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. A variety of memberships, passes and punch cards are available.
For more information, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/government/recreation2.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.