HIGHTLIGHTED ACTIVITIES
(Please click here for a calendar listing of ALL our activities)
SCROLL DOWN FOR HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES, THESE ARE THE ONES THAT REQUEST A SIGN UP
November 7th-Holiday Crafts—Sign up by texting Megan at 317-341-5594. Pay by cash, check or Venmo @Megan-McGuire-78
November 8th - Saturday Brunch— Please sign up HERE by 10/9/25
November 9th-Sip at SIP—Please sign up HERE by 11/7/25
November 14th-Afternoon Tea—RSVP by November 13, 2025, by calling Robyn Moran at (239) 728-1971
November 19th- Leisure Lunch—RSVP 10/20/25 by calling Erika Arnowitz at (239) 472-4775, ext. 107 or emailing her at erika@fishofsancap.org
November 19, 20, & 21-Mahjong Classes—Please sign up HERE for all three classes. Space is limited. We request that participants commit to attending all 3 classes.
Signup for Our Flash Event Texts!
Don’t miss out on the fun—sign up for our Flash Event texts. “Flash Events” are last minute events that require no planning, reservations, or responses and aren’t on the Santiva Islanders’ calendar. They’re just something fun to do and we want to invite the gang along. It’s like texting a friend on Friday to say something like— “Hey—we’re going for burgers and brews at the American Legion on Sunday from 1:00—2:30. Come join us. “
No response needed. Just show up, or not. So far we’ve been to the American Legion and Breezer’s Tiki Bar.
Obviously, we can’t text all of our members. Plus, some members aren’t great fans of texts. Therefore, we are starting out small. If you want to be included in the fun, please sign up here.
Note: These texts will come from “Santiva Islanders” and will not allow anyone to respond, so you won’t get a million pings from everyone on the text string responding. We don’ t need or want to know who’s coming, but you’ll know one of the Santiva Islander gang will be there to greet you when you show up—could be two folks or twenty, but for sure, it’ll be fun. You can opt out at anytime.
Holiday Crafts with Megan
Come enjoy a fun holiday craft project with your Santiva Islander friends lead by our own craft expert, Megan McGuire.
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: $20
Place: Santiva Islanders Place (SIPP) at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd
Advance registration required: text Megan at 317-341-5594. Pay by cash, check or Venmo @Megan-McGuire-78
Participants may choose any combination of the following crafts and make as many as you are able to complete during class. All materials provided while supplies last. No experience necessary.
Gift tie-ons & ornaments: these are wooden with outlines on them ready for you to select your colors and paint. Choose from 60 designs including holiday themes, beach, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, flowers and gift boxes.
Decoupage shells with holiday or winter scenes, with or without gold rims.
Join us for Saturday Brunch
WHERE: The Lighthouse Café of Sanibel, 1020 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2025
TIME: Noon-1:30 PM
COST: We will each pay separately at the event.
RSVP by 11/6 click here
If you have questions, please email Beth at bfundy4648@gmail.com.
Sip at SIP
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Sip at SIP *
Now that the temperatures have hopefully dropped and folks are returning to the island, lets get together for a welcome back wine and cheese social to catch up with old and new friends.
DATE: Sunday, November 9, 2025
TIME: 4PM - 6 PM
LOCATION: Santiva Islander Place (SIP), located in the Sanibel Deli center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd
Cost: No charge, but please let us know you’re coming so we can plan accordingly.
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, November 11, 2025—The Swamp, The Everglades, Florida and the Politics of Paradise by Michael Grunwald
The Everglades was once reviled as a liquid wasteland, and Americans dreamed of draining it. Now it is revered as a national treasure, and Americans have launched the largest environmental project in history to try to save it.
The Swamp is the stunning story of the destruction and possible resurrection of the Everglades, the saga of man's abuse of nature in southern Florida, and his unprecedented efforts to make amends. Michael Grunwald, a prize-winning national reporter for The Washington Post, takes readers on a riveting journey from the Ice Ages to the present, illuminating the natural, social and political history of one of America's most beguiling but least understood patches of land.
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.
Afternoon Tea at SIP
Ladies dawn your finest fascinator or crown; gentlemen dawn your bow tie and join us for afternoon tea at SIP.
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), located in the Sanibel Deli center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.
Cost: $25
RSVP by November 13, 2025, by calling Robyn Moran at (239) 728-1971.
Please Join us for our Quarterly Book Review and Sack Lunch
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm, chatting begins during lunch... book discussion will kick in by noon
Where: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17
Featured Book: THE LACUNA by Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver's 2009 historical fiction novel The Lacuna blends fact and fiction to chronicle the life of Harrison William Shepherd, a Mexican American author. The story spans 1929–1951 and is told through diaries, letters, memoirs, and press clippings. Born in Virginia to an American father and Mexican mother, Shepherd is raised in various temporary Mexican households, including a coastal island jungle and 1930s Mexico City.
Margie Peters will moderate the discussion. Don't forget to bring a sack lunch.
No need to RSVP. Just grab your friends, some lunch, and come join us
Join us for Leisure Lunch!
Date: Wednesday, November 19,2025
Time: Noon
Restaurant: Island Pizza
Address: 1619 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!
Beginner Mahjong Classes
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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: November 19, 20, 21 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). We request that participants commit to attending all 3 classes.
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm daily
Location: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2422 Palm Ridge Ridge Rd
COST: $25 for all 3 classes, payable at the 1st class. Participants will receive a 2025 Mahjong card ($15 value).
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
If you have questions, please email Beth at bfundy4648@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.
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 .