HIGHTLIGHTED ACTIVITIES
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February 9, 10, and 11 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) beginning Mahjong class. Cost is $25. Participants need to commit to attend all 3 sessions. SIGN UP HERE for all 3 sessions. You only need to sign up once. Space is limited.
February 14, 2026, Saturday lunch at the DUNES—RSVP here
February 18, 2026, Leisure Lunch at Doc Fords—RSVP here.
Beginning Mahjong Class
Come find out what all the hype is about—Mahjong is a blast! Here’s your chance to learn how to play.
Class Dates: February 9, 10, and 11 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Participants need to commit to attend all 3 sessions.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm daily
Location: Santiva Islanders Place (SIP), 2422 Palm Ridge Ridge Rd
COST: $25 for all 3 classes, payable at the 1st class.
SIGN UP HERE for all 3 sessions. You only need to sign up once.
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.
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.
Books we’ll be discussing over the coming months are—
Tuesday, February 10, 2026—Kindred by Octavia Butler
Tuesday, March 10, 2026—Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, April 14, 2026—Dead Wake by Erik Larsen
Quarterly Book Review and Sack Lunch
Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 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 Jackal Mistress Chris Bohjalian
In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger, from the New York Times bestselling author of such acclaimed historical fiction as Hour of the Witch and The Sandcastle Girls.
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
Saturday Brunch
WHERE: The Dunes Clubhouse, 949 Sand Castle Rd., Sanibel
Date: February 14, 2026
TIME: Noon-1:30 PM
COST: We will each pay separately at the event.
RSVP here by 2/13/2026
If you have questions, please email Beth at bfundy4648@gmail.com.
Join us for Leisure Lunch
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: Noon
Restaurant: Doc Fords
Address:2500 Island inn Rd, 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 here by 2/17/2026 Seating is limited so be sure to make your reservation early!
Hope to see you there!
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. Check out the calendar for times and location.
Brown Bag Lunch and Conversation on Mondays at 11am . 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. Check out the calendar for the location.
Walking Group meets at various locations on Tuesdays at 10am. Check out the calendar for the location.
Social Euchre on Tuesdays at 1:00pm the American Legion.
Social Hour on Wednesdays at 4:00pm at the American Legion.
Breakfast Club meets on Thursdays at Jerry’s Cafe at 9am.
Social Mahjong on Thursdays at 1:00pm. Check out the calendar for the location.
Social Bridge on Thursdays at 1:00pm at St Michael’s church.
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 .