4th of July

• Island Seniors, Inc.

Members can buy coupon booklets from the city of Sanibel at the Center 4 Life

or the Sanibel Recreation Center. Booklets of 12 cost $42; three coupons cost

$10.50. Members of the rec center need only show their photo membership card.

• Courtesy to Others

Don’t be late! Doors close when classes begin and no one is admitted late. If the

door is closed, the warm-up portion of class has started. Also, do not use fragrant

personal products in fitness programs as there are chemically sensitive participants.

• Happy Hour Fitness, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

Class begins with a joke from a member to ease your mind and ends with a

positive thought for the day. The format is 45 minutes of cardio, five minutes of

balance exercise, 15 minutes of core strength with the dynamics of Pilates, and 10

minutes of flexibility with simple yoga poses. Strengthen, lengthen and gain flexibility.

Instructor is Sandi McDougall.

• Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This

class is designed to stretch, tone and strengthen while improving flexibility, proper

alignment and circulation. Chairs and mats are used to meet the needs of varying

experience levels. Bring a towel.

• Kayaking on Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, 8:30 a.m.

This non-competitive outing is perfect for people who enjoy the outdoors.

There is space for 16 people on eight two-person kayaks and unlimited space for

those who own their own kayaks. All participants, including those with personal

kayaks, must meet at the center unless an off-island launch is scheduled. Everyone

is encouraged to take a turn leading the group. The center supplies the kayaks,

paddles and life jackets. Bring water, a small snack, change of clothing, sun lotion,

bug spray, sunglasses and a hat. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members

per trip. Members of Island Seniors, Inc. have first priority. Come by the center to

sign up. Payment must be made when you sign up.

• Knit Wits Needed, July 5, 12:30 p.m.

Join in at the center on Tuesday afternoons to knit or crochet. The group will

meet with loads of encouragement for everyone. Get those gifts finished in time for

the holiday.

• Fabulous Fun Fridays, July 8, 12:20 p.m.

Sandi will put a DVD in the player and, magically, a movie comedy will appear.

Put your feet up and have some popcorn in the cool Kraft Room.

• Miami’s New World Symphony Orchestra, July 19

Theater designed by Frank Gehry Private Tour. Lunch at The Royal in the historic

Art Deco Raleigh Hotel featuring cuisine by acclaimed chief John DeLucie plus

time to look around on Ocean Drive. Members fee is $79 and non-members $89.

• Free Girls’ Bus Day, July 27 in Naples and Bonita

Hop on the bus and have lunch at Iguana Mia then gear up for an afternoon of

shopping in a variety of thrift/consignment stores (names and details available at

the center). Dessert may be at the Deli Bohemia. Reservations required.

Bridge 12:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

Hand & Foot 12:30 p.m. Tuesday

Mahjongg 12:20 p.m. Thursday

Mexican Train 12:30 p.m. Thursday

Game cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for non-members. Prizes awarded.

A memorial and honorary brick pathway joins the center’s patio to the front

walkway. Buy a brick and make a lasting tribute to yourself or family member.

Groups can participate as the kayakers have done. Luc Century’s etched bricks are

a $100 contribution. Your support “paves” the way for fun future activities. Come

to the center or contact us at 472-5743 for the form that has all of the information

to create your brick.

Call the Center 4 Life for details of all programs, 472-5743.