Rec center provides update on activities, events
The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on the following upcoming programming.
Throughout February, Wild Card Wednesday will be offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Access an array of card and board games. Free for members; non-members must purchase a pass.
A Fun Day will take place on Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will offer a variety of heart-themed crafts, games and swim time. Enrollment is open for kindergartners through eighth-graders. Each child will need to bring a bagged lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, goggles, towel and sunscreen. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
Presented by the Sanibel Recreation Department, Backyard Games will be held on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sanibel Community Park, at 2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Attendees can enjoy a variety of games for free, including volleyball, football, soccer, shuffleboard and cornhole. All ages are welcome. The activities will be weather permitting. Also, Kona Ice will be available for purchase.
A Fun Day will take place on Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will offer a variety of heart-themed crafts, games and swim time. Enrollment is open for kindergartners through eighth-graders. Each child will need to bring a bagged lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, goggles, towel and sunscreen. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
A Lee Health Blood Drive will be held on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors must: weigh at least 115 pounds; be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental consent; be in general good health with no cold, flu, sore throat and such; and bring a photo ID with date of birth if a new donor.
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.