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The presentation will focus on personal and home safety; mail, phone and computer fraud and scams; the ‘vacation house program’; and important techniques for protecting yourself. Lieutenant Grace Towler will discuss different issues that are threats to the community, increase awareness of certain crimes, and teach participants what to do to intervene and prevent victimization. FISH will provide the Zoom link to those attending virtually.

The United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program will offer tax preparation service for eligible households who make $66,000 or less. at the FISH Palm Ridge location -- 2330 Palm Ridge Road, #16, Sanibel, next to Island Pharmacy, from 9:00a-1:00p. Appointments are required.  During the appointment, an intake, tax return preparation and quality review will be conducted. Upon completion, the return will be filed on-site with the preparer. Individuals should plan for an approximate one-hour appointment. Additional appointment dates…

Please join FISH and Attorney Beth Prather for an informational seminar on Elder Law. Ms. Prather is board certified in elder law by the Florida Bar and is accredited by the Veterans Administration. Her practice concentrates in the areas of probate, guardianship, Medicaid and VA benefits planning, trust administration and estate planning. Elder law is an area of legal practice that specializes on issues that affect the aging population. The purpose of elder law planning is to prepare for financial…

United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program which offers free tax preparation assistance.  Eligible households who make $66,000 or less.  Participating taxpayers will have their returns completed and filed for them at no cost. VITA preparers are IRS certified, trained volunteers that ensure each participant’s return is maximized by informing them of all tax credits or policies relevant to their personal tax situation. Appointments are required.  During the appointment, an intake, tax return preparation and quality review will be…

You’re invited to the community-wide Friendly Faces Luncheon, offered in a virtual format! The Zoom luncheon is scheduled for Tues., April 12 beginning at noon and is complimentary to all participants. FISH volunteers will deliver meals to islanders beginning at 11:30am. Guest speaker Alison Charney Hussey, Executive Director, CROW, will discuss the services of CROW and how the organization promotes and educates the local and global communities in order to protect, heal and conserve wildlife. RSVP by April 8 to…

The monthly Cooking with Leslie virtual cooking class sponsored by FISH OF SANCAP will take place on Thurs., Apr. 21 beginning at 2:00pm via Zoom.  Delicious, fresh and light Tomato Pie is the featured main dish, finished with Sweet Scones for dessert. FISH will provide a list of ingredients necessary for the lesson to registered participants. If there is a need, FISH can assist in purchasing ingredients and deliver on the day of the event. Please indicate if ingredients and…

Guest speaker Lois Kellet, Hope Parkinson Program, will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatments, that can benefit those with Parkinson's and their care partners.  Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder, affects over 1 million Americans with 60,000 new cases per year.  Although there is still no cure, advances have been made in the study of the complexity of the disease, opening new approaches to treatments.