Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Come join your Santiva Islander pals for a laid back lunch and plenty of conversation on Mondays at our Santiva Islander place (SIP). SIP is located in the Sanibel Deli center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

All are welcome. Just drop by—come and go as you please. We are thankful for Diana and Charlie hosting this event.

Bring your own lunch.

Come enjoy a drink, appetizer specials, and/or dinner with friends at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen. Happy hour drink prices and appetizers are available until 5:30 pm.

This is a win, win, win. Have fun, meet new and old friends, and support a local business. We will order and pay individually.

Tutti Pazzi is located at 1200 Periwinkle Way. Look for the folks having fun by the bar.  We will order and pay individually.

Hope to see you there!

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.

On June 10, we will be discussing The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments by Hadley Viahos

A hospice nurse writes a memoir about her experiences with 12 different patients at the end of life. Short stories, not depressing but faith strengthening.

Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in polite company, and even in the medical field. Our ideas about dying are confusing at best: Will our memories flash before our eyes? Regrets consume our thoughts? Does a bright light appear at the end of a tunnel? For most people, it will be a slower process, one eased with preparedness, good humor, and a bit of faith. At the forefront of changing attitudes around palliative care is hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos, who shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die.

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Time for a tune up for your body, mind, and spirit? Please join us for an hour of gentle yoga led by Certified Yoga Instructor, Emery Lowden.

The class consists of conscious breathing, followed by gentle yoga movements, and ending with a brief relaxing meditation.  It meets on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:am at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

Cost is $10 per class. Please bring a mat, towel, ample water, and wear comfortable clothing.

Come join us for Mahjong on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 at our Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17.

We provide everything needed to play American Mahjong, including a limited number of 2025 cards. If you have your own 2025 card, please bring it with you as our supply is limited.

We’re a friendly, laid-back group of players. Everyone, including drop-ins, beginners, and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

Fee is $5. Beginners and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

If you’re interested in playing or want more information, please contact Beth Funderburg at bfundy4648@gmail.com.

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Grab a brown bag lunch and jump on over to SIP for a rousing game of bingo.

Place: Santiva Islander place (SIP), located at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd in the Sanibel Deli center.

Date: Monday, June16

Time: 11am Lunch, 12pm Bingo

Lunch: Bring whatever you want

Cost:  $5 to play bingo—1 card per person. We will play 4 to 6 games.

Prizes: Bingo winners will share the pot.

All are welcome. Just drop by—come and go as you please.

Come enjoy a drink, appetizer specials, and/or dinner with friends at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen. Happy hour drink prices and appetizers are available until 5:30 pm.

This is a win, win, win. Have fun, meet new and old friends, and support a local business. We will order and pay individually.

Tutti Pazzi is located at 1200 Periwinkle Way. Look for the folks having fun by the bar.  We will order and pay individually.

Hope to see you there!

Join us for June Leisure Lunch!

Date: Tuesday, 17, 2025

Time: Noon

Restaurant: Traders

Address: 1551 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 4/14/25 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!

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Time for a tune up for your body, mind, and spirit? Please join us for an hour of gentle yoga led by Certified Yoga Instructor, Emery Lowden.

The class consists of conscious breathing, followed by gentle yoga movements, and ending with a brief relaxing meditation.  It meets on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:am at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

Cost is $10 per class. Please bring a mat, towel, ample water, and wear comfortable clothing.

Come join us for Mahjong on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 at our Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17.

We provide everything needed to play American Mahjong, including a limited number of 2025 cards. If you have your own 2025 card, please bring it with you as our supply is limited.

We’re a friendly, laid-back group of players. Everyone, including drop-ins, beginners, and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

Fee is $5. Beginners and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

If you’re interested in playing or want more information, please contact Beth Funderburg at bfundy4648@gmail.com.

They’re baaaack and so are we!!!!!! Come celebrate the reopening of our Causeway beaches with a tailgate sunset social.

 Date: June 19th

 Time: 6pm until sunset

 We’ll meet on the westside (towards the setting sun) of Causeway Island A (the second one from Sanibel--closest to Fort Myers). Look for Laura’s red truck and the Santiva Islanders banner.

 We’ll supply soft drinks, water, and light snacks. Feel free to bring whatever else you want, along with a chair and bug spray. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

Don’t miss out!

Be there or be square!

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Come join your Santiva Islander pals for a laid back lunch and plenty of conversation on Mondays at our Santiva Islander place (SIP). SIP is located in the Sanibel Deli center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

All are welcome. Just drop by—come and go as you please. We are thankful for Diana and Charlie hosting this event.

Bring your own lunch.

Come enjoy a drink, appetizer specials, and/or dinner with friends at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen. Happy hour drink prices and appetizers are available until 5:30 pm.

This is a win, win, win. Have fun, meet new and old friends, and support a local business. We will order and pay individually.

Tutti Pazzi is located at 1200 Periwinkle Way. Look for the folks having fun by the bar.  We will order and pay individually.

Hope to see you there!

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Time for a tune up for your body, mind, and spirit? Please join us for an hour of gentle yoga led by Certified Yoga Instructor, Emery Lowden.

The class consists of conscious breathing, followed by gentle yoga movements, and ending with a brief relaxing meditation.  It meets on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:am at Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

Cost is $10 per class. Please bring a mat, towel, ample water, and wear comfortable clothing.

Come join us for Mahjong on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 at our Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) located in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17.

We provide everything needed to play American Mahjong, including a limited number of 2025 cards. If you have your own 2025 card, please bring it with you as our supply is limited.

We’re a friendly, laid-back group of players. Everyone, including drop-ins, beginners, and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

Fee is $5. Beginners and those desiring to learn the game are welcome.

If you’re interested in playing or want more information, please contact Beth Funderburg at bfundy4648@gmail.com.

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for cardio & strength. Sanibel Congregational UCC is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way.

Mahnaz has long been a favorite exercise instructor on Sanibel. Come find out why. You’ll meet friends and have fun all while getting and staying fit.

The class starts off with light to moderate aerobics, followed by strength and balance exercises, concluding with stretching. Please bring plenty of water and a towel. Participants may also want to bring light weights to use during the strength portion. Exercises are done standing so there is no need for a mat.

Come try a class out for free. After that, the cost for Santiva Islander members is $5 per class/$60 per calendar month. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per class/$120 per calendar month.

An annual Santiva Islander membership is $25. You can join online or at the door. Click here to become a Member

Come join your Santiva Islander pals for a laid back lunch and plenty of conversation on Mondays at our Santiva Islander place (SIP). SIP is located in the Sanibel Deli center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd.

All are welcome. Just drop by—come and go as you please. We are thankful for Diana and Charlie hosting this event.

Bring your own lunch.

Come enjoy a drink, appetizer specials, and/or dinner with friends at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen. Happy hour drink prices and appetizers are available until 5:30 pm.

This is a win, win, win. Have fun, meet new and old friends, and support a local business. We will order and pay individually.

Tutti Pazzi is located at 1200 Periwinkle Way. Look for the folks having fun by the bar.  We will order and pay individually.

Hope to see you there!

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.

On July 8, we will be discussing Table for Two by Amor Towles

“Superb ... This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef’s main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times. Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood. The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.

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.

On August 12, we will be discussing The Book Spy by Alan Hlad

1942: With the war’s outcome hanging in the balance, President Roosevelt sends an unlikely new taskforce on a unique mission. They are librarians and microfilm specialists trained in espionage, working with a special branch of the Office of Strategic Services and deployed to neutral cities throughout Europe. By acquiring and scouring Axis newspapers, books, technical manuals, and periodicals, the librarians can gather information about troop location, weaponry, and military plans.

Please Join us for our Quarterly Book Review and Sack Lunch

 Date: Wednesday, Augus13t h

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Where: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP) in the Sanibel Deli Center at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd,

Featured Book: Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz

A non-fiction account of the late author's journey through the Southern United States, exploring the enduring legacy of the Civil War and the "mythic" South. Horwitz's travels are a mix of travelogue, social commentary, and personal reflection, as he interacts with individuals and groups who still hold the Civil War's memory and its associated "Lost Cause" narratives.

Margie Peters will moderate the discussion. Don't forget to bring a sack lunch.

No need to RSVP. Just come join us.