UPDATE: Rec center provides update on activities, events
UPDATE: The city of Sanibel reported that due to Hurricane Helene, the next phase of the gymnasium floor project at the Sanibel Recreation Center has been slightly delayed. As a result, the weight room and lobby will remain open from now through Oct. 5.
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ORIGINAL (Oct. 1, 2024):
The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities.
From Oct. 2-5, there will be no access to the weight room, gymnasium and lobby. All other areas will be open. An announcement will be made if the weight room is able to reopen sooner than Oct. 5.
A Fun Day will take place on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will offer a variety of fun craft activities, games and swim time. Enrollment is open to kindergarten through eighth grade. Each child will need to bring a lunch, water, swimsuit, goggles, towel and sunscreen. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
Sanibel Beach Parking Permits for residents and property owners will be available for purchase beginning on Oct. 7. The vehicle registration or lease agreement for each vehicle for which a permit is being purchased must be presented at the time of the purchase. Acceptable proof of residency or property ownership include: driver’s license with a Sanibel address; valid government issued photo identification card with a Sanibel address; Lee County voter registration card with a Sanibel address; tax bill with the homestead exemption for the Sanibel property that the owner owns; tax bill with the property ownership on Sanibel; and notarized declaration of domicile listing a Sanibel residence. Permits may be purchased using cash, check, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Visa. To access the permit application, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/content/download/31242/file/beach_parking_application.pdf.
Sanibel Dog Licenses will go on sale on Oct 7. Proof of current rabies inoculation will be required at the time of purchase. Since veterinarians are now giving rabies inoculations with one- to three-year validity, provide the expiration date on the application and not the date of the inoculation. The cost of a license is $10; a $5 late fee will be charged for licenses obtained after Jan. 31. To access the license form, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/content/download/31035/file/Dog%20License%20Application.pdf.
Fall Scents & Sweets will be held on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will create their own no-bake pumpkin pie. While it chills in the fridge, they will enjoy a spiced beverage and craft their own fall potpourri using pine cones, cinnamon and other ingredients. Cost is $24 for members and $30 for non-members.
A Fun Day will take place on Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will offer a variety of fun craft activities, games and swim time. Enrollment is open to kindergarten through eighth grade. Each child will need to bring a lunch, water, swimsuit, goggles, towel and sunscreen. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
The Sanibel Co-Ed Adult Softball League is taking registrations. Running from Oct. 16 to Dec. 18, the games will be held on Wednesdays with the first game starting at 6:15 p.m., weather permitting. T-shirts and team trophies will be awarded to the top teams. Registration is open to ages 18 and older. Team fee is $650; minimum of nine players and maximum of 15 players. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Going into season, Sanibel Adult Pick-Up Softball will only be available on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m.
New and current members can call 239-472-0345 or stop by the front desk for assistance with setting up their CivicRec account.
A variety of memberships, passes and punch cards are available.
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.
To register or for more information, visit https://secure.rec1.com/FL/sanibel-fl/catalog.
For questions, call 239-472-0345.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.