Come join your Santiva Islander pals for a potluck lunch and plenty of conversation 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. Bring a dish to share if you want, or not. There will be plenty for everyone.

We are thankful for Diana and Charlie hosting this event.

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.

We will be discussing —The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

A thought-provoking novel set in 1963, exploring the changing roles of women in suburban America.  The story follows Margaret Ryan, a stay-at-home mother of three, who starts a book club to explore new ideas and forge connections with other women in her community.

The book club becomes a space for the women to reflect on their roles as wives, mothers, and individuals in an era of social change.  Through the club and the women’s interactions, the novel addresses themes of personal fulfillment, societal expectations, and the evolving feminist movement.

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 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

Join us for Saturday Brunch!

WHERE:    The Lighthouse Café of Sanibel, 1020 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

WHEN:       Saturday, September 13, 2025

TIME:         Noon-1:30 PM

COST:        We will each pay separately at the event.

RSVP by 9/12 click here

If you have questions, please email Beth 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

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

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

Join your Santiva Islanders friends in cleaning up our beaches as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup. We have been assigned the half mile stretch from Nerita Beach Access to Sundial.

Please RSVP Here so we know how many people to expect.

Parking: Nerita St. Beach Access (A or B sticker required)

Time: Tailgate Breakfast—9:00am

Beach Clean-up—9:30am

If you’re not up for the cleanup, just come join us for the tailgate breakfast.

Please wear clothes suitable for beach conditions - sunscreen, sunglasses and hat are recommended. Closed-toe shoes are not required but are recommended. Volunteers should also bring a filled reusable water bottle. We will have all the supplies needed for the cleanup at the site.

There is limited parking, so we encourage carpooling or biking. If you don’t have a A or B sticker and need a place to park, please contact Laura Korn at (281) 222-5151.

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.

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!

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 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.

We will be discussing ——Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman

Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets.

In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the dramatic ups and downs of the nearly nine-month odyssey. We’re beside her as she navigates unmapped roads in foreign countries, checks roadside milkweed for monarch eggs, and shares her passion with eager schoolchildren, skeptical bar patrons, and unimpressed border officials. We also meet some of the ardent monarch stewards who supported her efforts, from citizen scientists and researchers to farmers and high-rise city dwellers

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.

We will be discussing ——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.

Please Join us for our Quarterly Book Review and Sack Lunch

 Date: Wednesday, November 12th, chatting begins during lunch... book discussion will kick in by noon

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm, chatting begins during lunch... book discussion will kick in by noon

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

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

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.

We will be discussing ——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.