SPORTS Rec center provides update on programming, facility

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on the following new and upcoming activities

Local artist Sherry Diaz will host a Watercolor Painting Class on Aug 14 from 10 a m to noon Explore the classic painting style with an experienced professional Registration required as space is limited Cost is $35 for members and $44 for non-members All supplies included with the cost

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District will offer complimentary blood pressure screenings on Aug 15 from 9 and 11:30 a m High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness in some cases The screenings are offered as a first step in determining if further examination by a health care professional is necessary

Weight Room 101 will take place on Aug 15 with Connor Russell It will include weight room orientation, specific instruction on upper and lower body exercises, and cardiovascular training tips Instruction and guidance on how to properly train one's entire body safely and e f f e c t i v e r strength and cardiovascular endurance The class is limited to 10 participants; registration is required Closedtoe footwear is required

In addition, the center features new weight room equipment It will offer multiple sessions of Weight Room 101 to help members get comfortable with it Also, the multipurpose Egret Room will be revamped Members can take advantage of a new smart bike, painted agility ladder, TRX suspension, elevated stretch plat- form and more.

The center's Summer Camp program recently created a garden with recreation aide specialist Cassie Hill It is filled with native plants, such as horsemint and coral honeysuckle There are also vegetables, such as bell peppers, tomatoes and dill The campers painted the tire pots and learned about gardening and growing vegetables The center thanked Southwest Florida Wheel Repair for donating the tires to be reused as plant holders

Also, the center thanked local residents Lorenzo and Tracy Lopez for recently donating a ping pong table The table is available for members to use Sign out a paddle and the balls at the front desk.

The center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a m to 5 p m and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a m to 5 p m

Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual memberships are available

For more information, call 239-472-0302 or visit www mysanibel com

The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 SanibelCaptiva Road, Sanibel

Sanibel golf course open to public

The Sanibel Island G o l f C l u b r e p o r t e d that it is the only public golf course open on the islands postH u r r i c a n e I a n O f f i c i a l s r e p o r t e d that thanks to staff's hard work and dedic a t i o n , t h e c o u r s e r e o p e n e d i n December. The current rates are: $60 for 18-holes riding, includes sales tax and cart; and $40 for 18-holes walking, includes sales tax To book a tee time, text 239-822-1012 For more information, visit sanibelislandgc com The Sanibel Island Golf Club is at 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel