Sanibel Recreation Center - Healthy Heart Month February 2023

31 Jan Sanibel Recreation Center – Healthy Heart Month February 2023

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Sanibel Recreation Center Newsletter

February 2023

February is Healthy Heart Month!

The Sanibel Recreation Center is celebrating Healthy Heart Month with a variety of activities to keep your heart happy and to promote a healthy lifestyle. We will be offering themed group exercise classes, such as WEAR RED Zumba, Heartful Flow Yoga, and Pedaling for a Healthier Heart, as well as a variety of health screenings and educational sessions. Don’t miss out on these unique opportunities! Visit the Sanibel Recreation Center to learn more about Healthy Heart Month activities!

To learn more about heart disease and stroke statistics from the American Heart Association click here.

Membership and Operating Hours

Starting Wednesday, February 1st membership will be required for use of the facility. Our new hours starting February 1st will be.

Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Interactive Poll!

What future programming would you or your family members be most likely to attend?

Tai Chi / Qi Gong

Select

Martial Arts Youth or Adult

Select

Preschool Programming (ages 3-5)

Select

Senior Programming (Card Groups, Book Club etc.)

Select

Teen Programming (ages 13-15)

Select

Weight Room 101

Select

Have an idea for a new program or just a suggestion? Contact us here.

Healthy Heart Month Activities Calendar

Click here to view the Healthy Heart Month activities calendar.

Paint Your Heart Out

with Local Artist

Saturday, February 18th 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Connect with your fellow islanders and paint your heart out with local artist Rachel Pierce! Paint a custom Sanibel Island logo on a wood shaped heart. All supplies, refreshments and childcare (for ages 4 to 12 yrs.) included with registration.

Limited spots available, sign up today!

Click the flyer above for more information!

FREE Community Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, February 11th

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning of delicious pancakes and fun activities! Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, get creative with crafts, take a tour of a Sanibel Fire Truck, play games, win prizes and much more!

Do you plan on attending our FREE Community Pancake Breakfast?

YES!

Select

Blood Drive – Your Donation Serves Our Community

Thursday, February 2nd 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,

The Sanibel Recreation Center is hosting the Lee Memorial’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

To donate blood you must:

Weigh at least 115 lbs.
Be at least 17 years old, 16 years old with parental consent
Be in general good health – no colds, flu, sore throat, etc.
Bring Photo ID, with DOB, if new donor

Almost 40,000 Americans need blood transfusions each and every day. One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. The Lee Memorial Health System needs blood to meet local area needs. For more information about donating blood click here.

Doc Talk

with Local Chiropractor

Dr. Greg Walsh

Thursday, February 9th 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Stop by the Sanibel Recreation Center and talk with a Doc from Sanibel Chiropractic, LLC!

Dr. Greg Walsh will be addressing the distress that occurs on the joints of the body and how to manage injury when it occurs. He will be delving into some of the common everyday pitfalls that lead to injury, the exercises and habits we can do to avoid these problems and the therapies he has used in his practice that have proven to be successful.

Wellness Services with Apex

Thursday, February 16th 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Apex Van will be offering a variety of services at the Sanibel Recreation Center in conjunction with Healthy Heart Month!

Available testing will include:

HRV (heart rate variability)
NeuFit® master
Dry Needling

For more information and pricing regarding Apex services click here.

FREE CPR Compression Only Class

Tuesday, February 14th 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Class will be held on Tuesday, February 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center. The purpose of this class is to teach untrained bystanders how to preform hands-only CPR.

Having more citizen bystanders trained in this simple skill can help save lives.

Harris Dermatology Free Skin Cancer Screening

Friday, February 24th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Harris Dermatology is offering a FREE skin cancer screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Friday, February 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Screenings are quick and easy and the exam is non-invasive. The screening involves a visual inspection of exposed areas of the body after a brief medical history is completed. No appointment or registration necessary – walk-ins are welcome.

Voter Registration Drive

Thursday, February 2nd 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Click here for the most up to date Week at a Glance.

WEEK AT A GLANCE (WAG)

Pick Up Outdoor Racquet Sports

Stop by the Recreation center and enjoy pick up pickleball and Tennis on the outdoor courts.

* paddles, racquets and balls are available at the front desk for public use (limited supply)

open play pickleball: Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 p.m.

Open play tennis: Mon / Fri 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Youth After School Program

The Sanibel Recreation Center will be offering the After School Program and SWAT (Sanibel Water Attack Team) once the Sanibel School is back in session on the Island. Stay tuned for more details…