LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 3 • AUGUST 2014
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September 6 2014 Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon “Styles for the Ages” We are very excited to be bringing you another marvelous fashion show and luncheon. We are pleased to say that Macys has agreed to furnish the clothing for this year’s show. Our luncheon will be held at the Whidbey Golf Club where you will be served a delicious gourmet lunch while enjoying the clothing modeled by our own lovely Center members. Raffle tickets will be on sale for you to purchase for a chance to win gifts donated by our community. Please mark the date on your calendars and buy your tickets early. They will go fast and are limited in number. You may purchase your $25.00 ticket at the OHSC Reception Desk.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU! By Barb Spence
On June 21st, our own Sonoko Rhodes organized a phenomenal Japanese Luncheon and Show as a benefit for Meals on Wheels. We served over 100 people and the entire Center rocked to the music and entertainment of the performers. I am extending a special thank you to Jeff Groebli, who emceed the show, to the Korean Dancers, Kiyoko Oshiro, a brilliant singer, the expressive Hula dancers, and Toshikko Oshiro, a breathtaking Okinawan Dancer. I want to extend a special thank you to Sonoko Rhodes who was wonderful to work with and did a splendid job from beginning to end. A special thank you to Les Schwab for their generous donation.
Travel Makes Us More Awesome! By Barb Spence
We feel more confident.
One of the biggest perks that comes with membership in the Senior Center is the discounted trips we offer. Overseen by our Travel Coordinator, Pat Gardner, the success of the fine trips that are offered to our members comes from the hard work of the entire Travel Committee. This includes our travel desk volunteers, our bus driving staff, and our escorts who plan and deliver trips to all of us.
We become more adaptable. We learn how to adapt to changing situations. We get thrown curve balls and learn how to hit them out of the park.
To understand why there is a big demand on travel, we have to understand why we love to travel in the first place. I have heard it said that travel broadens our minds; jumping on a plane, train, or bus not only makes us smarter, but more open-minded and thoughtful. There is also a restlessness in all of us that urges us to travel, even if it is just a few miles away. I know of people who travel all over the world. They believe that it makes them more awesome people. No matter where they go, they come home changed for the better than when they started. We become more social. We learn to make friends out of strangers and get more comfortable talking to new people. We get better at communication. Travel not only makes us comfortable talking to strangers, and we get better at it too.
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We become more adventurous. Travel gets us out of our comfort zone. We get more easy-going. We learn that it all works out in the end Seriously, we get sexier. Relaxing and carefree days on the road make us radiant and we age slower as a result. We definitely get smarter. We have a better understanding how the world works and people behave. Travel teaches us to be less materialistic. We become minimalists realizing how little we need. Travel makes us happy. Travel makes us better people. When we learn about the world and the people in it, push our boundaries, and try new things, it can’t help but make us better. If you have been sitting at home, wishing you were somewhere else, exotic, having fun, and doing something cool, quit wishing and come in to the travel desk and sign up for a trip. I assure you that there will be no regrets.
When to Say No: Adult Children and Money By Nadine Joy
If you give money to your adult children, you have lots of company. I work with clients each day who share their financial “snapshots” with me. Many times during our conversation, I hear that they gave, they give, and continue to regularly supply their adult children with money. I have met parents that have lost everything, all of their security because of borrowing money to supplement their child’s income, or diverting money that was earmarked for their own emergencies or retirement. Neither scenario is good for the parents because they can’t really afford to be generous without putting their own financial security at risk. Would the adult children take the money if they understood the position they were putting their parents in? A recent study showed that more than half of parents surveyed have helped their adult children out financially. Parents give money most often for living costs, transportation, and even spending money. When asked why parents help, most replied they were “legitimately concerned” about their child’s financial well-being, while others stated they did not want their children to struggle financially. SAY NO continued on page 2
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SAY NO continued from page 1 Helping is great, but if the parents become financially unstable or indebted to support adult children, I suppose it’s time to look at ways to help adult children without opening up the wallets, or getting out the plastic. When your adult child approaches you for financial help, take a minute and clarify whether you can really afford to help. Are you living on a fixed income that barely covers your own bills? Have you been saving for emergencies of your own? Do you have a retirement plan that you should be funding? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, look at helping your child in other ways. Simply ask why. Is this really a short-term crisis or more of a chronic condition? If your child can’t manage money, overspends on “wants” or has other issues that lead to money problems, the situation warrants further investigation and different solutions. Ask if your child is making any sacrifices. How did this financial crisis come about? What is your adult child giving up to meet this crisis? If you do loan or give money, consider the following: Can you afford a gift? If not, make it a loan. Set a repayment schedule and determine an affordable and realistic payment and term. What will be the consequences of late payments? Talk to your child about what changes they’re willing to make to repay you. Is money everything? It is okay to say “no” even if you have the finances. Think about other ways you could help. Maybe you could help with childcare for your grandchildren, provide some contacts for a job search, explore resources, or offer temporary lodging until his or her finances improve. It is okay to tell your child “no” when you simply can’t afford to hand over money. As parents, your financial stability is just as important as your adult child’s. Maybe even more because you, unlike your child, have less time to make up for any financial hits to your savings or retirement accounts when you put your child’s needs before your own. It is common for me to meet with parents who miscalculated when they helped with money only to find themselves with a list of unmet needs like medications, and insurance premiums, or possibly not enough money to pay their rent or mortgage, or to keep the lights on. It is okay to help your adult children with money, but it is not the only way to help, and maybe it’s not always the best way.
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THE GUEST SPOT BALANCE BUILDS FITNESS
“Use it or lose it”
BY Barb Spence
Balance is something that is constantly in progress our entire lives. For a good quality of life, add balance exercises to your daily exercise routine. Balance is the ability to distribute our weight so that we can move at will without falling. Gravity is always pulling us downward. The ability to balance can help keep this from happening. All of our body parts are involved in balance. From our nervous system to our muscles and bones, these multiple body systems work together to keep us balanced. Balance comes in two flavors: static and dynamic balance. Static balance is maintaining our base of support. Dynamic balance is moving outside of the body’s base of support. If you find that you have little or no balance, either static or dynamic, your center of gravity is severely restricted and will cause frequent falls. Exercise classes should include balance exercises in their workouts. Movement is essential to perform any daily activity. Your ability to move efficiently requires control of the body’s postural alignment. In other words, you need strong balance to move efficiently. Without balance, typical tasks such as lifting a bag of groceries, climbing stairs, or standing and sitting would be extremely challenging to do.
“Seniors are the “jewels of humanity”, and “the keepers of wisdom.” – Unknown “Artists are the great gatekeepers of truth.” – Paul Robeson Balance is like muscle strength: Use it or lose it! Worse, it can become a vicious circle. You feel unsteady, so you stop doing things. If you’re inactive, you are not using your muscles. As a result, both balance and strength suffer. Quality of life includes maintaining body control, so for stability’s sake, practice your balance exercises.
DONATIONS HELP THE CENTER SUPPORT PROGRAMMING We always appreciate donations for the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Donations are deposited in the Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation General Fund. The Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Your support helps us bring programming and events to our members through our Foundation. Thank you very much.
Second Wind is a joint publication of the Oak Harbor Senior Services and the Whidbey Weekly. 7,000 copies are distributed the last Thursday of the month. Printing any advertisement herein does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or it’s Senior Center. Opinions of columnists do not reflect the opinion of the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or it’s Senior Center. Editorial content is compiled by the staff of the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Design and layout is by the Whidbey Weekly. Printing by Snohomish Publishing Co.
Editor | Barb Spence
Oak Harbor Senior Services
Oak Harbor Senior Center is located at 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Mike McIntyre Senior Services Administrator
Business Hours: 8:30am - 4:30 pm
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Barb Spence Program Coordinator/Passport Agent
Yearly Membership Dues: $30 Send comments and suggestions to: bspence@oakharbor.org
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Pat Gardner Travel Coordinator/Passport Agent
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Our Center is very proud of our partnership with our Oak Harbor Library. Each month the Second Wind shares the events that are happening at the library that may be of interest to our Members.
SATURDAY MATINEE@THE LIBRARY “THOR: THE DARK WORLD” Saturday, August 02 • Time:2:00 PM Discover and explore the resources of the library with “Thor: the Dark World”, starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Thor returns to the screen to do battle with Malekith who seeks to destroy the Nine Realms. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.
MONDAY MORNING KNITTERS Monday, August 11 • Time:10:00 AM Discover the joy of learning to knit! Knitters of all levels welcome. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.
ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE Monday, August 18 • Time: 6:30 PM Island County Astronomical Society of Washington is dedicated to general astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. Each meeting includes presentations of basic astronomy principles and other select topics. No experience necessary.
POETRY, WAR AND RESOURCES Thursday, August 21 • Time:3:00 PM Linda Beeman will share poems from “Collateral Damage,” her new book featuring a scrapbook of poems and personalities who confront us with unanswered questions about war, its costs and its rewards. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Gregory Stone, the president of the board of directors for the Veterans Resource Center, will share their mission. Find out how you can support veterans and their families.
HEALTHY WALKING TIPS The Step It Up Program is up and “walking”. If you haven ’t had a chance to sign-up, you may still do so at any time. Catching up is not hard to do. We would love to see everyone participate in this “personal best” 12 week program. Walking for daily exercise is low-impact, safe and free. It also improves cardiovascular fitness and strengthens our bones and muscles. Here are some suggestions for keeping safe while walking. e. Walk with friends. There are a a. Choose familiar and flat places few Step It Up folks who would to walk. like to walk with a partner. b. Make sure your walking shoes f Carry your cell phone. give you the support you need. g. Dress appropriately and carry c. Stroll casually. Rushing doesn’t water. improve anything and can cause injury. h. Take a break if your body is telling you to. d. Use a walking stick if you prefer one.
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Benefit Show for Meals on Wheels
A special thank you to these Japanese performers who participated in the Japanese Luncheon and Show, held June 21. The show was organized by Sonoko Rhodes to benefit Meals on Wheals.
A Showcase for our Outstanding Volunteers MARGARET VASQUEZ By Barb Spence
Become a SHIBA Volunteer for the Center and Help Others Help others get the health care coverage they need and deserve. If you enjoy helping others of all ages and backgrounds, please consider becoming a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer! Join the hundreds of volunteers across the state who helped over 58,000 people last year get access to the health care coverage they need. Learn current information about Medicare, health care and insurance options for your community. We are currently looking for someone to fill the volunteer position at Oak Harbor Senior Center. If you speak English and have computer skills, call SHIBA at 360299-4212 or visit www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba.
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A California “jewel� is the pick for our honored Volunteer of the Month for August. Margaret Vasquez spent most of her life in California before moving to Whidbey Island to be near her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Redlands, California to a strong and loving family. Her parents set a wonderful example on how compassion and caring for others impacts the lives of everyone. They never turned anyone away from the door hungry and taught her that we should share all that we have with everyone. This was a wonderful foundation for Margaret in choosing her life work of stewardship to others. She began her medical background by working at a mental institution and learning to balance marriage, children and church, along with baseball games for her sons and daughter. Margaret worked at Hemet Valley Hospital for 18 years, but moved to Vista, CA after her ex-husband was injured in a traffic accident. She volunteered during that time at the Vista Community Clinic. She loved working at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside and it gave her a chance to help those who had no place to go or could not afford a place to stay when loved ones were in the hospital. She says about moving to Whidbey Island: “It is definitely cooler here. In moving here I was blessed to become caregiver for my “special needs� granddaughter. I had a wonderful time with this little one. She taught me great patience. I miss her.� Margaret is the kind of person who has to be busy all the time. She was the SHIBA volunteer here for 8 years; she helps with the AARP Tax Aide Program every February-April to help tax preparation for low income people; She also volunteers at the Treasurer’s office at tax time for property taxes. Today Margaret also volunteers at the Reception Desk at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. I have found over time that I look forward to her presence here. She has an incredible sense of humor and I cannot look at her without smiling. She clearly expresses her joy in being here, her patience with people, and her genuine care for others. It is such a pleasure to have Margaret as part of the Center and a privilege to call her my friend. Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.56)
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8:30-9:20 – Gentle Yoga 9:00 – Lapidary 9:00-2:00 – Foot Clinic 9:30-10:20 – Muscle Conditioning 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1:00 – Wednesday at the Movies 3:00 – Hula 6:00 – Line Dancing
8:30-9:20 – Gentle Yoga 9:00 – Lapidary 9:30-10:20 – Muscle Conditioning 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1:00 – Wednesday at the Movies 3:00 – Hula 6:00 – Line Dancing
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8:30-9:20 – Gentle Yoga 9:00 – Lapidary 9:30-10:20 – Muscle Conditioning 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1:00 – Wednesday at the Movies 3:00 – Hula 6:00 – Line Dancing
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Join Us For Our Monthly Discussion This month’s topic: “Unexpected Benefits of Treated Hearing Loss”
The use of hearing aids can provide great improvements in a person’s quality of life – at many levels – and even in surprisingly unexpected ways.
Friday, August 22, 4-5pm Open Format, Bring A Friend
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Travel Log For July SAN JUAN ADVENTURE & WHALE WATCHING
PASSPORTS APPOINTMENTS It is easy to apply for a Passport book or card at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, (51 SE Jerome St.). Passport appointments are from 10am to 2:30pm on Monday through Friday. For an appointment or additional information, please call 279-4580. You can also visit the website: www. travel.state.gov.
Tuesday, August 5 $100 Member • $130 Non-member Welcome aboard! We are off to enjoy the sights and sounds of the incredible wildlife that abound as we enjoy a narrated cruise through the San Juan Archipelago on our way to Friday Harbor with on board no host breakfast snacks, and a lunch is included to enjoy before you arrive in Friday Harbor. You will have some time in Friday Harbor before we set out whale watching for the afternoon. This is a great way to enjoy the Pacific Northwest.
TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Travel Gift Certificates make a great gift for the travelers on your list or even for yourself! Gift Certificates are available in any dollar amount or specific trip. Refer to the Travel Brochure for colorful descriptions of 2014 trips and travel.
TRAVEL LOG FOR AUGUST
CENTURY LINK FIELD TOUR & CHINATOWN Saturday, August 16 $30 Member • $67 Non-member Calling all Seahawks and Sounders fans! Let’s have a fun adventure at Century Link Field, home of our reigning Super Bowl Champions! Today we will enjoy an up close and personal look at the stadium including back-of-house areas, suites and club levels, the famous 12th Man Flag Pole, go down on the field and much more!
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ANGEL OF THE WINDS CASINO • ARLINGTON Monday, August 4 $25 Member • $55 Non-member Try your luck at the World’s Friendliest Casino! Bus groups will receive $5 to use for slots, table games, etc. plus discounts for buffet lunch. You might want to enter their ‘Slot Tournament’ for $10 – starting at 12 noon.
Sunday, August 17 $46 Member • $76 Non-member Lauraine wants to corral you all into returning to Rhodes Ranch. Dale and his Mustangs will be performing for us. Lunch will be included, and you will be able to choose your lunch from the menu. Rhodes Ranch is a working horse ranch.  Â
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MYSTERY LUNCH Wednesday, August 20 $20 Member • $50 Non-member Let’s find a place in the sun for our August lunch.Â
SEPTEMBER & BEYOND! SEATTLE CHOICE WITH WATERFRONT Saturday, September 13 $30 Member • $60 Non-member Let’s spend some fun time at the waterfront, either the aquarium, big wheel or just taking in the waterfront sights or Pike Place or Westlake Center.  Â
QUIL CEDA CASINO, MARYSVILLE EVERGREEN STATE FAIR MONROE Monday, August 25 $27 Member • $57 Non-member It’s Senior Day at the Fair. Free admission for those 62 & over. Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of a country fair.  Exhibits, entertainment, demonstrations and 4-H animal entries. Let’s take you to the Fair!
Monday, September 8 $27 Member • $57 Non-member The old Tulalip is a smaller casino with nice eating places and lots of slots and very friendly atmosphere.
TULALIP CASINO & PREMIUM OUTLETS   Tuesday, August 26 $27 Member• $57 Non-members A beautiful casino in the heart of Marysville – A place where you can get $25 for $20 slot ticket; your choice of restaurants with discount for buffet; free lunch at one of the snack cafes, and if casino isn’t your choice, there is the Outlet Mall within walking distance.
EXPLORE FAIRHAVEN Wednesday, August 27 $23 Member • $53 Non-member Fairhaven is a historic village on the bay in south Bellingham settled in the 1850’s. Many of the original buildings have been restored. Nearly every business is locally owned and operated. There is a wonderful bookstore, toy/ gadget store and plenty of places for you to spend your time along with galleries, clothing and ten restaurants and at some you can sit outside.Â
WOODLAND PARK ZOO Tuesday, September 15 $30 Member • $60 Non-member Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo is a 92 acre oasis featuring over 300 animal species. Noted for its cutting-edge exhibits and expansive horticultural collection, this top award-winning zoo is hailed as one of the finest. A MUST FOR EVERYONE!
MYSTERY LUNCH Wednesday, September 17 $20 Member • $50 Non-member Hurry Hurry!! It’s almost Autumn.Â
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payable to Instructor. Call 675-9230 for information. Signup sheet at Front Desk.
GENTLE YOGA: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30am-9:20am MUSCLE CONDITIONING: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am-10:20am AEROBICS: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am10:20am. Requirements: Membership with OHSC and Membership with North End Fitness Fees: $16.31 a month to NEFC for Center Classes (register at North End Fitness) LINE DANCE: Tuesday, 12pm-2pm; Friday, 1pm-2pm with Instructor Jean. $10 a month for Members; $20 a month for Non-members. WEDNESDAY EVENING LINE DANCE: 6pm-8pm; $5 fee HULA CLASS: Wednesday, 3pm with Instructor Erlinda Gillett. $20 a month/Beginners; $30 Intermediate/Advanced. Payable to Instructor. TAI CHI & QI GONG: Monday, 5pm; Friday, 9am. Please call Jill Read to register. NINTENDO Wii BOWLING: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30am. No Wii Bowling the first Tuesday of every month. Free. PING PONG: Wednesday, 12:30pm-pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm; Monday, 12:30–3. Free. NEW PLAYERS WANTED.
GAMES $25 JACKPOT BINGO: 12pm-3pm, Thursday. Regency on Whidbey, Harbor Tower Village, Edward Jones each sponsor the $25 Jackpots. Cards are available for $1. Packets are available for $4; Soft cards for special games $.50 each. CHESS: Tuesday, 11:30am. Free. MAH JONGG: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 10am-2pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact Irene Ruiz, 240-0840 or Sandi Carrothers, 675-1306. PARTY BRIDGE: Wednesday, 12:30pm. RSVP by Monday. NEW MEMBERS WANTED. BEGINNING BRIDGE: Wednesday, 1pm. Held at Oak Manor for new players. Call instructor, Don at 679-8807.
ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS: Mondays, 1– 4pm. All paint mediums. $5 a session. WOOD CARVING: Tuesdays, 9am. Instructor Dick Weber. Fee: $5 a session. Welcome to all levels of carving experience. MAC SIG: 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free. WIRE WRAP: Thursdays, 7pm. Create unique jewelry. A cab and wire needed for first project will be provided. Contact Dick James, 675-9396. W.I.G.S (WHIDBEY ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SEARCHERS CLUB MEETING): 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1pm; 2720 Heller Road, Fire Station #25. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings. Contact Ruth Hancock, 675-4086. WHIDBEY ISLAND STAMP CLUB: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674. WHIDBEY ISLAND GEM CLUB: 1st Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397. QUILTING GROUP: Monday & Friday, 9am. KNITTING GROUP: Monday, 1-3pm beginning in September! NEW!
SOCIAL EVENTS WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS OF WHIDBEY ISLAND: 2nd Friday of the month, 5pm at San Remo. Breakfast every Sunday at San Remo. Dinner every Sunday night. Contact Roz Davis, 675-3171, for dinner location and Phyllis Hofkamp 675-3628, for information. NEW ENGLAND GROUP: No meetings until October 13 at Zorbas. Contact Heidi Packer, 425-870-1595.
PINOCHLE: Tuesday, 6pm; Friday, 12:30pm (Potluck); Saturday, 9:30am. Free. POOL: The pool room is open to games every day of the week, M-F. Free.
ART & EDUCATION CLASSES SVC HISTORY CLASS: Thursday, 1pm – class is scheduled on the College Quarter System. No classes scheduled until fall. BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: Wednesday, 1-2pm. Monthly fee: $30
YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP! I. Telephone (home) The Washington Telephone Assistance Program assists low-income households with affordable telephone service. Basic local service is $8.00 a month plus fees and taxes. You qualify if you receive any financial assistance from DSHS. To sign up, call your local phone company with your DSHS client ID number. If you have trouble signing up, call 1-888-333-9882. II. Telephone (mobile) Assurance Wireless offers a free mobile phone and 250 free voice minutes if you qualify. You may apply via mail or online at www.assurancewireless.com. You must furnish proof of eligible DSHS programs or meet income eligibility requirements. III. Waste Island County Solid Waste has a 50% discount program. You can use your discount card whenever you visit one of Island County’s waste facilities. Included is normal household waste that would normally be picked up curbside from your home. Your card will give you 50% off the normal dump fee. You may pick up application materials or get questions answered by contacting Nadine Joy, Senior Information and Assistance Specialist at the Oak Harbor Senior Center: 360-6750311. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Friday of every month at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.
FOOT CARE CLINIC: Appointments are available by calling the Front Desk at 2794580. The Foot Care Clinic is at the Center’s Modular Building. OAK HARBOR HEARING AID SERVICE: 2nd and 4th Monday from 1-3pm. Call the Center for appointments, 279-4580 or call Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 675-5193. VISION IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP – Last Tuesday of the month, 2pm in the Wii Room at the Center. For information call 279-4580. SHIBA: The Center is without a SHIBA representative right now. You may call the local SHIBA sponsors at 675-2229 ext. 1342 and you will be directed to someone who can help you. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: For family caregivers – offered in both Oak Harbor and Coupeville. Group topics and discussion will focus on maximizing resources, enhancing coping skills, building relationships with peers, and increasing caregiving competence. The Coupeville group meets at the Cam-Bey Senior Apartments, 50 N. Main Street in Coupeville, the third Thursday of every month, 3:30-5pm. The Oak Harbor group meets the third Wednesday of the month at Summer Hill Assisted Living, 165 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA from 1:30-3pm Both groups are open to any adult caring for a family member or friend. Drop-ins are welcome. CONTACT: Nadine Joy, Family Caregiver Consultant/Senior Information and Assistance Senior Services of Island County (360) 675-0311 or Chasity Smith, Family Caregiver Consultant/Senior Information and Assistance Senior Services of Island County. (360) 3211600 x27
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1pm. Movie selections posted at the Front Desk. SENIOR NIGHT OUT: Dates and locations are posted at the Travel Desk. Call 279-4580 for information and to RSVP. OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Performances are the 1st Friday of each month at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
CRIBBAGE: Thursday, 12pm–3pm. Bring your own cribbage board. Free.
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Thursday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm. Facilitated by Heidi Kuzina of Summerhill Assisted Living and Arielle Corrin of Harbor View. For information call Heidi, 679-1400. Held at 165 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor.
COUNTRY DANCE: 2nd Friday of the month from 7-10pm. Admission is $5 per person, $9 per couple, $1 discount for Center Members. Open to the public.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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