From
the Executive Director
Membership
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Information
April,
May, June Class, Travel, Program and Event Schedule
Senior
Services Programs & Services
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SPRING 2015
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Join the fun at the Meals on Wheels Walkathon!
Senior Services of Island County invites you to join us at Greenbank Farm for the second annual Meals on Wheels (MOW) Walkathon from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Last year’s walkers said they had a terrific time and would definitely be back to support the program again! This is a win-win event. Our goals are to raise $10,000 for vulnerable seniors to receive a meal each day, bring the island community together, promote a healthy lifestyle, and experience the beauty of Greenbank Farm. The MOW Walkathon is a recreational, non-competitive, off-road walk that gives participants an opportunity to explore Greenbank Farm’s beautiful scenery while supporting Meals on Wheels. We’ll have two trails marked, a 5K (3.2 miles) walk and a one-mile walk. The Meals on Wheels program provides meals to isolated homebound seniors in our community delivered by friendly caring volunteers. Last year volunteers donated over 10,500 hours to the MOW program and drove over 25,000 miles to deliver the meals. Last year 31,274 meals were delivered to our homebound friends and neighbors, who depend on MOW for their meals.
Liz Arnold, Lynae Slinden and Nancy Robert celebrate their fine finish at the 2014 Meals on Wheels Walkathon. Photo by Tara Slinden. In a recent survey 96% of the participants who receive Meals on Wheels said that the meal program helps them to remain at home for as long as they can, 92% feel less isolated because of the connection with the friendly volunteers, and 94% feel that their nutrition intake is better than when they didn’t receive the meals. It’s typically the only meal many particpants eat for the day. This year we’d like to thank Louise
Long, Executive Director of the Amica Seattle Marathon, for her energy, expert advice, and compassionate support in the creation, direction, and development of this event. Please join us in our efforts by saving the date and registering today! (See the registration form on page 2.) All walkers will receive a 2015 MOW Walkathon T-shirt and a bag full of goodies and healthy tips. Hope to see you there!
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