Sanibel Recreation Center 3880 San-Cap Road Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-0345 Sanibel Senior Center 2401 Library Way Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-5743 Effective: November 15 th November 21 st Recreation Center Hours of Operation Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. Daily, Weekly, Semi-Annual and Annual passes available. Volunteer Opportunities are now available at the Recreation Center. Join your friends and neighbors who serve as Recreation Center Volunteers by calling Jai at the Recreation Center: (239) 472-0345 MEDITATION MINI-RETREAT Members: $20 Non-members: $30 Call Dr. Susan Pataky at (239) 738-3856 for class information STRESS MANAGEMENT YOGA MINI-RETREAT Members: $35 Non-members: $45 Call Dr. Susan Pataky at (239) 738-3856 for class information AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE $180 for members $225 for non-members All materials included Tuesday, November 18 th from 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Transform your day-to-day life into a better, more meaningful existence through meditation. This workshop offers an introduction into a variety of playful mediation methods, including active and silent mediation practices through personal instruction. Register at the Recreation Center s front desk. Saturday, November 22 nd from 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Experience yoga s effects on stress relief in this beginner-friendly miniretreat. Attendees will perform a variety of poses and breathing exercises specifically designed to relieve physical and mental stress. This class is suitable for beginners to advanced students of all fitness and stress levels. Register at the Recreation Center s front desk. Friday, November 21 st from 4:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, November 22 nd & Sunday, November 23 rd, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. A 3-day course in which participants will be trained in lifeguarding, first aid, and adult, child and infant CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer. Participants will receive a textbook and itinerary upon registering for class. Must be at least 15 years old to register. Please see the flyer at the front desk for other course requirements. * Page 1 of 10
GYM & WEIGHT ROOM *Now with treadmills! Monday Friday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. LAP POOL** Monday Friday: 7 a.m. 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. GAME / TEEN ROOM Monday Friday: 7 a.m. 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. EXERCISE POOL, INTERACTIVE POOL & SPLASH PAD** Monday Friday: 2 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. SLIDE** Saturday & Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. TENNIS COURTS Monday Friday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. ADVANCED YOGA BOOK CLUB KAYAK OUTINGS Begins Tuesday, November 18 th Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center For students with over a year s experience in Yoga; learn new asanas and practice more vigorous and challenging pose sequences. Dr. Susan Pataky teaches this class. All ages are welcome to attend Senior Center yoga classes. Meeting November 19 th at 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center This month s selection is entitled Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Readers are invited to bring notes for discussion in the Senior Center s Kraft room. A new book will be chosen for the following month by attendees. Tuesday, November 18 th at 8:30 a.m. Meeting at the Senior Center prior to departure An excellent way to get exercise and enjoy Sanibel's beauty from the water! Bring your own kayak or borrow one from the Senior Center. An on-island kayaking location will be announced for each trip. Please call the Senior Center at (239) 472-5743 for trip requirements. Page 2 of 10
WHAT S A SPREADSHEET? Thursday, November 20 th & Friday, November 21 st From 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at the Senior Center In this two-hour beginner s course, learn spreadsheet basics in Microsoft Works and Excel. Topics discussed will include working with rows and columns, keeping track of finances, inventories and even gift lists! Discover how easy and fun spreadsheets can be! FLOOR STRETCH CLASS Begins Friday, November 21 st Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center Joan Lennox provides instruction on how to safely prevent muscle cramping, increase range of motion and correct posture through stretching. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please register in advance as space is limited. CHI-YOGA Members: $13 / class Non-members: $15 / class POWER VINYASA YOGA Members: $13 / class Non-members: $15 / class SUN FLOW YOGA Members: $13 / class Non-members: $15 / class Saturdays, from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. & Tuesdays, from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Gently build strength and stamina from the inside out. Invoke vital energy to reduce pain, heal and irrigate dry and tightly bound areas (trouble spots). Improve breathing patterns and posture. Please visit front desk for registration details. Call Dr. Susan Pataky at (239) 738-3856 for class information Saturdays, from 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. This class offers a more athletic / aerobic approach: threading mind and body with breathing in continuous movements. Fold, arch, twist, bend, invert, and leap as your rhythmic breathing sets the speed at which you move from pose to pose. Pre-registration is not required pay instructor in person before each class begins. Call Dr. Susan Pataky at (239) 738-3856 for class information Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. In this fun and instructional class, learn Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) sequences that will take you from a slow burn warm-up into sustained heat. Appropriate for beginner and experienced students. Register at the Recreation Center s front desk. Call Dr. Susan Pataky at (239) 738-3856 for class information Page 3 of 10
ADULT KARATE CLASSES Session III: $40 / adult members $50 / adult non-members STABILITY BALL STRENGTH TRAINING Members: $5 / class Non-members: $6.25 / class Call instructor Carolyn Cooper at (239) 454-1010 for class information. LAND AEROBICS Included with membership Lessons continue this week Session II: November 15, 22, 29 Session III: December 6, 13, 20, 27 Learn the history and tradition of classic karate with modern day application in the authentic style of Shito Ryu. Classes are held Saturdays from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. at the Recreation Center. Session II is $50 per adult members and $62.50 per adult non-members. Call Kurokawa Martial Arts at (239) 482-4489 for class information. Tuesdays, from 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. This class utilizes both free weights and the stability ball for a total body workout. Benefits include improved balance, flexibility and coordination. Stability ball, weights and mats are supplied; please bring your own towel. Must be at least 14 years old to register. Pre-registration at front desk is recommended as space is limited. Mornings: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, from 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Evenings: Monday & Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. A one-hour cardio-to-music class including stretching, warm-up and cool down. Members are encouraged to bring a towel. Exercises are low-intensity and long-duration that expend calories and burn fat. BODY SCULPTING Included with membership Mornings: Tuesday & Thursday from 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Evenings: Tuesday, from 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. A one-hour class that focuses on strengthening and toning all major muscle groups using fitness bands, tubing and calisthenics. Exercises are based on resistance; geared to create a toned, sculpted body. PICK-UP VOLLEYBALL PICK-UP BASKETBALL Monday & Wednesday, from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, from 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday, from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Page 4 of 10
FUN DAYS YOUTH PROGRAM Members: $20 / child per day Non-members: $25 / child per day EXTENDED CARE YOUTH PROGRAM Members: $6 / child per week Non-members: $7.50 / child per week YOUTH SWIM LESSONS Members: $40 / child Non-members: $50 / child YOUTH KARATE CLASSES Per session: $40 / child members $50 / child non-members Upcoming Fun Days: November 26, 28 Youth in grades K thru 8th now have the opportunity to participate in structured, fun activities during nonschool days. Fun Days operate from 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Daily activities include arts and crafts, athletics, group games and other counselor-led activities. Healthy snacks are provided; each child will need to bring his or her own lunch. Please register in advance for future dates. Registration continues this week Extended Care accommodates parents who are unable to pickup their children from the After-School program by 5:30 p.m. Offered as a 3-week pilot program, children now have the option of participating in supervised activities with a counselor until 6:15 p.m. with a 15-minute grace period lasting until 6:30 p.m. Registration is offered on a weekly basis. Please stop by the front desk for more information. Session II: November 17, 18, 19, 20 A new approach to swim lessons: group lessons based around the swimming abilities of your child. Class schedule and skill level information available at the front desk. * Lessons continue this week Available to children in grades K thru 8 Session II: November 17, 24 Session III: December 1, 8, 15, 22 A fun, safe and structured martial arts program that focuses on more than self-defense: improve your child s health and self-confidence! Classes are held Mondays from 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Call Kurokawa Martial Arts at (239) 482-4489 for class information. AFTER-SCHOOL TEEN PROGRAM Included with membership Registration forms available at the front desk All 7 th and 8 th grade Recreation Center members are eligible to attend this program at no additional fee. The program operates every school day from 2:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Middle-school students must have a signed release form to utilize the weight room with a supervising counselor. Attending children also have the opportunity to participate in structured games and athletics, complete homework and socialize with peers. Page 5 of 10
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Members: $530 / year per child Non-members: $633 / year per child YOUTH CHEERLEADING Members: $50 / child Non-members: $63 / child Practice times will be announced by coach YOUTH BASKETBALL Members: $30 / child Non-members: $38 / child Practice times will be announced by coach YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Register at the front desk space still available! Available to youth in grades K thru 8. Daily activities include indoor and outdoor sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and homework / snack time. The program operates on school days from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children registered in the After-School program receive a one year complimentary Recreation Center membership. This membership can be upgraded to a family membership for an additional $50. Practices for both teams are Thursday evenings A non-competitive cheerleading program available to enthusiastic and energetic children in grades K thru 5. Participants will cheer during Saturday Youth Basketball games at the Recreation Center. Participants are divided by age into two teams. The program runs from late November thru February 14 th. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available! Registration continues until Sunday, November 23 rd A fun way to stay fit this fall for children in grades K thru 8! Participants will learn basketball fundamentals and teamwork while making new friends. Players are divided by age and skill level. Games are held Saturdays at the Recreation Center. The program runs from late November thru February 14 th. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available! Games begin Thursday, December 4 th at the ball fields Youth Flag Football offers participants a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. Available to youth ages 6 to 14. A game and practice schedule is available at www.sanibelflagfootball.com. Page 6 of 10
SHALLOW WATER AEROBICS Included with membership DEEP WATER AEROBICS Included with membership AQUA JOGGING Members: $5 / class Non-members: $6.25 / class MASTERS SWIMMING Members: $50 / year Non-members: $63 / year PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS All-ages Members: $20 per 30 min. Non-members: $25 per 30 min. USWFA FITNESS INSTRUCTOR COURSE Members: $211 per person Non-members: $247 per person Includes class materials Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. & Saturday, from 11 a.m. Noon This class is held in the exercise pool for attendees who desire a low-impact workout in warmer, shallow water. * Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. This class is held in the lap pool for participants who desire a low-impact workout in cooler, deeper water. * Thursday, from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. This specialized class will be held in the lap pool for those who desire a low-impact cardiovascular workout in deeper water while utilizing aqua jogging equipment such as belts and ankle resistance. * Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Masters Swimming is a program for serious swimmers, ages 18 and over, designed to improve stroke technique and build endurance. * Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. & Sunday: Noon 5 p.m. Instruction is tailored to the participant s needs: from basic swim instruction to improving stroke efficiency and endurance. Private swim lessons are scheduled on an individual basis by the Recreation Department s Aquatics Staff. * Saturday, December 6 th from 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center Become a certified water fitness instructor in the United States Water Fitness Association s comprehensive course! Class graduates are certified for three years and also receive a three-year USWFA membership. Please register prior to November 15 th to allow time for studying and completing all required written work. Registration forms are available on the USWFA website, www.uswfa.com. Please call the Recreation Center at (239) 472-0345 for additional details. *Aquatic programs require that the air temperature is greater than 65 degrees and the water temperature greater than 80 degrees. **For the health and safety of our guests, the pool is closed when the air temperature is less than 60 degrees. Page 7 of 10
CITY OF SANIBEL GOLF TOURNAMENT $70 per person Includes golf fees, breakfast & lunch Rescheduled for Sunday, December 14 th at Beachview Golf & Tennis Club Check In begins at 8:15 a.m. & Shotgun-Start begins at 9 a.m. Help out the community by taking part in the City s annual golf tournament! The men s division offers a 5-flight, low net course and the women s offers a 1-flight, low net course. Proceeds benefit City of Sanibel scholarship recipients. The event is sponsored by Doc Ford s restaurant. Please register at Beachview, 1100 Par View Drive; (239) 472-2626. MAHJONGG & BRIDGE Call (239) 472-5743 for program details HOTDOG GRILL WEDNESDAYS Call (239) 472-5743 for program details AEROBICS CHAIR YOGA Bridge for Fun Monday & Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center Mahjongg - Tuesday & Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center Prizes are awarded! All materials are supplied. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center Stop by the Senior Center for an inexpensive hot dog lunch. Cost is $1.50 for Island Seniors members and $3.00 for non-members for a hotdog, potato chips and lemonade. Please call the Senior Center for reservations at Monday, Wednesday & Friday at the Senior Center From 8 a.m. 9 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Recreation Center members may attend Senior Aerobics classes at no additional fee. Please bring your Recreation Center membership card to the class to participate. Wednesdays at the Senior Center, from 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. For individuals who want to do light exercising or gentle stretching but have limitations, balance issues or are recovering from illness or surgery. Chairs are used for all poses. Dr. Susan Pataky teaches this class. All ages are welcome to attend Senior Center yoga classes. Page 8 of 10
WAIST MANAGEMENT HEALTHY FOOD MEET WII SPORTS BOWLING LEAGUE ALL-LEVEL YOGA HOLIDAY BAZAAR OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH Fridays at Noon at the Senior Center Eileen Kehoe and Sandi McDougall facilitate an information session discussing food selection to promote health and wellness. Through mutual support, attendees discover alternative food options to meet personal goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Second Fall Season continues this week Team up with fellow Island Seniors and experience virtual bowling on Nintendo s latest video game system, the Wii. Four teams compete throughout the week to win prizes. Register in person at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Way. Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center Learn Yoga techniques safely by attending this all-level class. Taught by Dr. Susan Pataky, instruction focuses on basic alignment principles, breathing techniques and relaxation. All ages are welcome to attend Senior Center yoga classes. Saturday, November 22 nd from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Senior Center Island Seniors Inc. is holding their annual Bazaar at the Senior Center! Generated funds from the sale books, movies, CDs, perfume, jewelry, toys and other unwanted merchandise underwrite expenses for the Island Seniors program. Craft vendors are also needed; please call Carole Ann Fallon at (239) 395-2115 to secure a table. Individuals interested in volunteering for this event may apply by contacting the Senior Center at Meeting Tuesday, December 2 nd at Bahama Breeze at 11:30 a.m. This month's lunch takes place at the tropical Bahama Breeze restaurant in Fort Myers. Treat yourself to a social lunch with friends! A Bahama Breeze menu is available at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Way. Page 9 of 10
FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATER - "INDIAN BLOOD" call the Senior Center at (239) 472-5743. TIS THE SEASON HOLIDAY POTLUCK call the Senior Center at (239) 472-5743. Meeting Saturday, December 6 th at the Senior Center before departure Meet up with fellow Island Seniors members to see A. R. Gurney s latest play, Indian Blood, brought to life! Includes a possible lunch or dinner stop. Please (239) 472-5743 for ticket and transportation details. Sunday, December 7 th at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center A chance to get together with friends for a holiday meal, complete with ham, turkey, stuff, gravy and punch! After dinner, participants will carol to the karaoke machine s holiday tunes. Please bring a dish of your own and canned goods for Sanibel residents in need. Page 10 of 10