TCH’s third Summer Salutations to offer up activities and more
The Community House will host its next event in a new summer series for residents and visitors.
Taking place monthly through August, the third Summer Salutations will take place on July 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at TCH on Sanibel. Free and open to the community, it will feature activities and more.
Director of Operations and acting Executive Director Kyle Wilson explained that the facility typically follows the “snowbird” schedule during the summer and does not offer art exhibits, events and such.
“This year, we have an unusual amount of people on the island working on their businesses and homes, and there’s not a lot of social gathering places,” she said. “We felt that it would be important to open up and welcome each other. A chance to catch up with friends, neighbors — create a little community.”
Wilson noted that the first two events in May and June were well attended.
The theme for this month’s event will be “Bubbles and Beer.”
Sanibel-Captiva Art League President and local artist Joleen Mercedes-Raho will demonstrate her painting technique. She uses unique methods, such as a hairdryer, bubbles and even her teeth and feet.
“She does a bubble painting technique,” Wilson said.
In addition, Mercedes-Raho has invited the other SCAL members to participate. Those who are still in town and available will be on-site to talk about their work, as well as the pieces on display at TCH.
There will be a postcard writing station, which has been available at every event.
“We do still have that,” she said. “We send those cards out after the event.”
Designed by Melissa Gindling at The Island Octopus, the specialty postcard features the Sanibel Lighthouse, roseate spoonbill and more. Attendees can fill them out to be sent to family and friends.
Wilson noted that Gindling provided the postcards as an in-kind donation.
“Which is much appreciated,” she said.
TCH will provide champagne and cake.
“And then we’ll have beer and wine available for purchase,” Wilson said.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to browse and purchase items made by the Shellcrafters, including centerpieces, notepads, jewelry and more, along with a mix of various Shell Critter Kits.
“They can visit what we’re calling our new retail shop,” she said.
Residents and visitors are invited to swing by and enjoy the camaraderie.
“People have been busy restoring and putting the pieces back together,” Wilson said. “This really provides a social piece — and seeing a large group of friends, neighbors in one place has lent itself to new friendships.”
For more information, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
People can also contact Wilson at 239-293-9448 or operations@sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Summer Salutations
When
July 18 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where
The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Details
Free and open to the public
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