HIGHTLIGHTED ACTIVITIES
(Please click here for a calendar listing of ALL our activities)
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October 10, 2026—Saturday Lunch—RSVP here by 10/8/2026
October 16, 2026—Leisure Lunch—RSVP here by 10/14/2026.
October 21,2026—Financial Fraud Seminar— RSVP Here by 10/20/2026.
October 26—28, 2026—Beginner Mahjong Classes—SIGN UP HERE . Participants need to commit to attend all 3 sessions. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
October 29,2026—Halloween Bunko Dinner Party— RSVP Here by 10/28/2026.
October 30, 2026—Card Making Class— RSVP Here Space is limited to 10 participants.
November 5, 2026—Off Island Dinner Club— RSVP Here by 11/4/2026. This is important as we need an accurate count for reservations.
Join us for Saturday Lunch!
WHERE: The Ibis Grill, 1100 Par View Dr, Sanibel
TIME: Noon-1:30 PM
COST: We will each pay separately at the event.
RSVP here by 10/8/2026
Join us for Leisure Lunch
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: Noon
Restaurant: BRGR Kitchen & Bar
Address: 1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel (In the Sanibel Island Beach Inn)
This is one of our most popular monthly activities. A group of us gather monthly for lunch and friendship at one of Sanibel’s or Captiva’s fine restaurants. We have never met a stranger. These lunches are warm and welcoming, and a great place to visit and get to know each other. Everyone orders from the menu and pays for their own meal.
RSVP here by 10/14/2026. Seating is limited so be sure to make your reservation early!
Hope to see you there!
Page Turners Book Club via Zoom
Page Turners book club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Contact us at santivaislanders@gmail.com, for questions, to be added to the Page Turners’ email list, and to receive the Zoom information.
Books we’ll be discussing over the coming months are—
Tuesday, October 13—The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Tuesday November 10—The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Johnston
Tuesday December 8—A Flower Traveled in my Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland
Financial Fraud Seminar
Financial fraud is on the rise, and scammers are getting more convincing every day. Santiva Islanders has teamed up with Chase Bank to bring you a free 30 minute seminar, presented by Chase Money Skills, that will help you recognize scams before they cost you and know exactly what to do if you or someone you love is targeted.
· When: Wednesday, October 21
· Time: 4:00 pm
· Where: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2330 Palm Ridge Rd., Unit #11
RSVP Here to let us know your coming.
Stick around afterward for a wine and cheese party with light hors d'oeuvres. Bring your questions and a friend!
Beginner Mahjong Classes
Beginner Mahjong Classes
Come find out what all the hype is about—Mahjong is a blast! Here’s your chance to learn how to play.
Class Dates: October 26, 27, and 28 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Participants need to commit to attend all 3 sessions.
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm daily
Location: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2300 Palm Ridge Ridge Rd, Unit #11
COST: $35 for all 3 classes, payable at the 1st class.
SIGN UP HERE for all 3 sessions. You only need to sign up once. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
If you have questions, please email Megan at Megan13476@gmail.com
After completing this class, you’ll be ready to join our regular Mahjong group. We play on Thursdays from 1:00-3:30 PM. We’ll have a beginner’s table available.
Halloween Bunko Dinner Party!
Join us at for dinner and a rousing game of Bunko. Costumes are optional, but it is Halloween and it’d sure make it more fun. We’re making chili and all the fixins, and will supply the wine and soft drinks. Feel free to bring whatever else you’d like to eat or drink
Bunko is an uproariously fun game of pure luck. Absolutely no experience is needed. There’ll be lots of opportunities to win prizes!
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5:00pm until we’re through having fun (7:30ish?)
Place: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2330 Palm Ridge Rd
Cost: $5, payable at the door
RSVP Here to let us know you’re coming.
Stampin It Up! Card Making Class
Join us for a fun card making class. You’ll make 3 cards during the class that you can take home to enjoy.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Cost: $20, all supplies for your 3 cards included
Time: 11:00am–1:00pm
Location: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Unit 11
RSVP Here Space is limited to 10 participants.
Off-Island Dinner Club
Join your Santiva Islander friends in exploring off-island restaurants on the 1st Thursday of each month.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Cape Cod Fish House at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
We will each pay separately at the event.
RSVP Here by 11/4/2026. This is important as we need an accurate count for reservations.
Loads of Other Activities!
Loads of Other Activities!
We offer a host of other fun activities. Please join us for —
Cardio & Strength with Mahnaz offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Check out the calendar for times and location.
Lunch and Conversation on Mondays at 11am at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP).
Wellness Walking Group meets at various locations on Tuesdays at 10am during season. Check out the calendar for the location.
Euchre on Tuesdays at 1:00pm at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP).
Social Hour on Wednesdays at 4:00pm at the American Legion.
Breakfast Club meets on Thursdays at Jerry’s Cafe at 9am during season.
Mahjong on Thursdays at 1:00pm at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP).
Bridge on Thursdays at 1:00pm during season at St Michael’s church.
Leisure Lunches, Off-island Dinner Club, and Saturday Brunches are offered once a month. Locations vary, but these lunches and brunches usually start at noon and dinners at 5:30. They are always warm, welcoming, and a great opportunity to visit and get to know each other. Check out the calendar for dates and locations.
Whatever else we can think of. Check out the calendar .