TCH provides update on poststorm rebuilding

The Community House on Sanibel provided an update on the progress of its hurricane recovery.

On May 16, officials reported that the rebuild has been divided into three phases Currently, they are working on completing phase I so the doors can open again for meetings, classes and small gatherings

Phase I includes the lobby, offices, bathrooms and Islander Room

The projects include plumbing, backflow preventer, drywall, painting, and cleaning and sealing the floors One anticipated hurdle is getting electric The plan also includes simultaneously getting the kitchen flooring and walls done

They are in the early stages of phase II and installing drywall in the Community Room Phase II includes the Community Room, Great Hall and kitchen The projects will include flooring, drywall, painting and cabinets, along with audio-visual and lighting equipment.

Officials reported that phase III will include the Founders Room, leveling the building, adding a stem wall and concrete pad, putting the building on the pad, and reframing the building where necessary

The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

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From page 8 winter and spring break camps; fun days; babysitter training camp; basketball league; volleyball camp; and Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) programs at the center.

A printout of all the sponsors can also be obtained at the center's r pdf

For more information, call volunteer sponsor Chairperson Barry Alan Roth at 239-313-9591

F r o m l e f t , S a n i b e l - C a p t i v a C o n s e r v a t i o n Foundation Wildlife and Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz and Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club President Joel Goodman

Kiwanis meets and hears from speakers

T h e S a n i b e l - C a p t i v a K i w a n i s C l u b w e l c o m e d Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Wildlife and Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz as its guest speaker at its May 9 meeting He spoke of the resiliency and the struggles of the islands' wildlife after Hurricane Ian At its May 16 meeting, the club welcomed Sanibel City Manager Dana Souza as the guest speaker He spoke about Sanibel's recovery and shared the latest updates, from the beach re-nourishment budget and plans, to the cost of the hurricane debris removal The club is holding meetings on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at Jerry's Cafe, at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel For more information, visit www sanibelkiwanis org