HIGHTLIGHTED ACTIVITIES
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Holiday Crafts, Cookies, & Decorating
Join your friends at SIP for some HOLIDAY Cheer! Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) is located at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.
We’ll be decorating SIP for the holidays and enjoying HOLIDAY Cookies, MUSIC, Egg Nog & Apple Cider. Megan will have crafts and ornaments to paint.
Donations accepted.
Bring your family and friends!
RSVP by calling or texting Megan at 317-341-5594 so we know how many are coming.
Annual Members Meeting
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Annual Members Meeting *
Please join us for our annual members meeting
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.
Time: The meeting will start at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served afterwards.
RSVP. The meeting and lunch are complimentary, but please let us know you’re attending by clicking here--RSVP to Annual Membership Meeting. We want to make sure to have plenty of lunch for everyone.
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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025—The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller. This book shares a powerful tale of female friendships and secrets. Set during the McCarthy era in Washington, D.C., the story unfolds in a boarding house inhabited by women from varied backgrounds. When mysterious newcomer Grace March moves in, she inadvertently sparks a bond among her neighbors. However, each woman carries a hidden past that intertwines with a shocking act of violence.
Join us for a Holiday Leisure Lunch!
Date: Wednesday, December 17,2025
Time: Noon
Restaurant: Blue Giraffe
Address: 2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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 by 10/18/25 by calling Erika Arnowitz at (239) 472-4775, ext. 107 or emailing her at erika@fishofsancap.org. Seating is limited so be sure to make your reservation early!
Hope to see you there!
Broadway Palm’s Matinee and Lunch
Join Santiva Islanders this coming season for lunch and a matinee at the Broadway Palm Theater. This season we’re going to a couple musicals. Cindy Butterfield has again scored us fabulous seats and a great deal on the ticket/lunch cost. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance on a first come, first serve basis.
Text or call Cindy Butterfield at 239-333-6932 OR smilebutterfield@gmail.com for information and to buy tickets.
Cats
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 11:30 LUNCH, 1:00 SHOW
Location: Broadway Palm Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 33907
Cost: $65, for the matinee lunch and show!
This Andrew Lloyd Webber, record-breaking musical is a dazzling spectacle of music, dance, and fantasy.
All Shook Up
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 11:30 LUNCH, 1:00 SHOW
Location: Broadway Palm Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 33907
Cost: $65, for the matinee lunch and show!
It’s Footloose, Grease and Happy Days all rolled into one zany story. This hip-swiveling musical is inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley and features over 24 Elvis hits!
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— starting at 9:30am. Check out the calendar for the location.
Brown Bag Lunch and Conversation on Mondays at 11am at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. Bring on your favorite dish for a pot luck lunch on the first Monday of the month. Join us for hot dogs and test your luck at bingo on the third Monday.
Walking Group meets at various locations on Tuesdays at 10am startin on November 4, 2025. Check out the calendar for the location.
Social Euchre on Tuesdays at 1:00pm SIP.
Social Hour on Wednesdays at 4:00pm at the American Legion.
Breakfast Club meets on Thursdays at Jerry’s Cafe starting on November 13, 2025.
Social Mahjong on Thursdays at 1:00pm at SIP.
Social Bridge on Thursdays at 1:00pm at St Michael’s church starting on November 6, 2025.
Crafting with Meagan on the first Friday of the month at 2:00pm at SIP.
Leisure Lunches and Saturday Brunches, both are offered once a month. Locations vary, but these lunches and brunches usually start at noon. 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 .