April happenings at SHARE Club North

They exercised to the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba and did chair aerobics to disco, and they laughed a lot.
Stretch & Tone with Mr. Deke is a new class at North Fort Myers-based SHARE Club Plus North, with its center located next to the North Fort Myers Community Pool on Orange Grove Boulevard.
On Friday mornings, dozens of seniors gather to exercise and enjoy the dance music that keeps them moving. Charismatic instructor James Laster -known as Mr. Deke — keeps the action going and entertains all with his vibrant sense of humor while they workout.
“We had people in the class ranging from 53 to 95 years old,” said SHARE Club North assistant coordinator Paula Short.
The class is only $3 for members.
The SHARE (Seniors Health Activities Resource Education) Club is is part of Lee Memorial Health System, providing wellness services for area seniors. Members 50 and older get community discounts, social and educational activities and more with different costs for different memberships.
SHARE Club Advantage costs $10 a year for exercise and wellness classes, a discount prescription program, 20 percent discount in LMHS Gift Shops and cafeterias and more. For $25 a year, SHARE Club Plus entitles members to all the benefits of SHARE Club Advantage members, as well as unlimited access to events and services at SHARE Club Plus North location.
New members are always welcome, said Short. “We are also looking for the new Baby Boomers — those 50 and up.”
Other new classes include Line Dancing and Ballroom Dancing. But dance and physical wellness classes aren’t the only activities.
On Monday, April 11, there will be an AARP Safe Driving Course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. By completing what officials call an interesting class, seniors sharpen driving skills and become eligible for a reduction on automobile insurance under Florida Law. Members need to RSVP to 731-9399.
There will be a movie day on Wednesday, April 13, at noon, featuring the film The Other Guy for $2 with popcorn and beverages served.
A trip to Gulfstream Race Park and Casino in Hallandale, Florida will take place on Friday, April 15. The cost is $49 per person.
On Tuesday, April 19, there will be a Pizza and Game Night at the center from 4 to 7 p.m. It is a bring your own game night. The cost is $5 per person, which includes two slices of pizza, chips and beverage. Members should RSVP to 656-7760.
A Dine & Discover New Friends Night will take place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at Ariani Ristorante Italiano in Cape Coral. Dutch treat; RSVP to 772-6765.
There are many more activities including walking and water aerobics and other ongoing class favorites such as German, ceramics, bridge and more.
These type of activities are ongoing, with a calendar printed for members each month of more events.
For more information on all the club’s offerings, go to leememorial.org/shareclub/ or call 772-6765.
SHARE Club Plus North is located at 5170 Orange Grove Blvd. in North Fort Myers. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number at the center is 656-7760.