LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 3 • august 2013
Right Brain Mind Power At Any Age Join Sandra H. Rodman, CEO/Founder of Right Brain Aerobics programs for a free presentation introducing right brain skills for “Right Brain Mind Power at Any Age!” at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Monday, August 12 at 1 pm. Is it possible that we can develop “right brain mind power” even as we age? That all of us have a “multidimensional creative intelligence” as seniors or at any age that is untapped and untrained, just waiting for us to access? Learn the 10 Tips to Unleash Creative Mind, Get Healthier, Happier and Gutsier at every Age! With Right Brain Aerobics, learn the techniques that can be applied to anything from a better golf game and better
relaxed sleep at night to better learning/cognition skills, painting, parenting, grand-parenting -- this is used to teach many things! Research shows that just a few minutes of mental focus meditative mind exercise daily can even increase gray matter! (See www.rightbrainaerobics.com/RBA_ Articles.html). RSVP by calling the Front Desk, 279-4580. This presentation is part of a “Right Brain Summer School” series. “Right Brain Aerobics Level I” will be held Mondays, August 19 and 26 from 1–4 pm. Fee is $30 for both sessions. For Right Brain Aerobics Level 1 you will receive a Certificate and practice sheets. Those who wish could actually keep practicing together as
10,000 Steps In One Day! Step It Up Group Leader, Tom Piper, is offering a one time free Foot Reflexology session for Step It Up participants who get 10.000 steps in one day! To qualify, you need to do 10,000 steps in one day. You must bring your log sheet, with steps recorded daily, for Roxann to verify. 10,000 steps are approximately 5 miles. Your appointment will be scheduled with Tom.
Whidbey Island Military Senior 5K Walk Come and get your walk on! On August 1 Spokane Produce is once again promoting and encouraging senior health with the 2nd Annual 5K Senior Walk. Let’s get those feet moving and hearts pumping-enjoying a great camaraderie walking at your own pace on the beautiful and historic sea plane base. The senior walk is for patrons 55 years or more – bring a two legged or four legged friend and enjoy the morning with us. There is no entry fee and all finishers receive an event embroidered polo shirt. Registration forms are at the produce department entrance at the Commissary. Walk starts at 0900 in front of the store – check in 0800. Come one, come all – let’s enjoy the beautiful outdoors in our healthy minds and bodies.
Like Us On Facebook! The Oak Harbor Senior Center created a Facebook, page on the popular online social media network. To find us, just use the search window in Facebook and type Oak Harbor Senior Center OR http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-HarborSenior-Center/429567357139979. We will post pictures, announce upcoming events and much
a group at the center on an ongoing basis! You will be eligible for the advanced mental skills “Remote Viewing + Intuition” class to be taught later in the year by Sandra. Right Brain Aerobics was created by Sandra Rodman bringing decades as a senior executive in Fortune 500 and non-profit and the arts to this multicomponent program. A national trainer and featured speaker, she has led workshops in right brain aerobics for executives of CNN/Turner, Microsoft, HP, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Stevenson University, the Association of Internal Management Consultants and more.
“I was shocked when I discovered just how powerful the mind really can become with age, and that these kinds of supersensory right brain mental skills aren’t trained in K-12 right into college and business! It opens whole new doors to life. After leaving Fortune 500 companies when I was in my 60’s, I accidentally discovered a surprising, hidden intelligence when I increased my daily right brain exercises to new levels. How could I suddenly tap a kind of ‘inner genius’ creative mind that I had no idea existed!? I thought that if I could start doing this at my age, everyone could! And started developing easy techniques to teach how to do it,” said Sandra. She believes that all of us have a powerful “inner coach” – if we start putting right brain time on the calendar!
Computer Basics Classes Sign up for the ever-popular basic computer class series at the Oak Harbor Library. No previous computer experience required. Classes run Mondays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 14, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Microsoft Word Basics will be taught. Class is limited to 12 students. Register by calling Roxann at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 360279-4583. Got a tech question? 30 minute “Book a Librarian” sessions take place Mondays through Saturdays at 9:30 am at the library, by advanced registration (call, email or stop by the library to register). You will work one on one with a librarian on any technology need, such as email or downloading a book from the library’s website.
more. We hope to create a large list of “friends” so please like us and become a friend. The use of social media “opens horizons”. Facebook is the new Front Porch for older Americans. It reconnects friends and families by keeping everyone in touch. The good news? Facebook is free!
National Night Out Oak Harbor’s National Night Out Against Crime is Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 3-8 pm at Windjammer Park. This is a good night to get to know your neighbors. Help build a stronger, safer community by attending the annual evening in the park to celebrate Safety and Crime Prevention success. Join the fight for a safer America!
Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival
The Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival is coming August 10 & 11, 2013 – Established in 1964 – the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival is one of Washington State’s oldest, continuously run festivals. The Festival is renowned for its primary focus on quality arts and crafts, handmade by artisans from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The historic town of Coupeville is located on Penn Cove, Central Whidbey Island, WA. Shoppers, vendors and visitors will all be charmed by the waterfront views. Continued on page 2
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Blossom To Awesome 89th Island County Fair!
A favorite summer time activity is coming August 15 - 18, 2013 – the 89th Island County Fair. Come have an ‘Awesome’ time. Gates open at 9:30 am everyday of the fair. Great exhibits and entertainment.If you want to save gas and the hassle of parking, Island Transit drops off and picks up right at the fairgrounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Shortest Distance BY Roxann Dunn-Terry “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
STEPPING IT UP! I sits and I sits and I sits. Sometimes I just sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits. I wish it were because I’m writing the next best selling novel or play or reading a really great book with thousands of pages. But I’m not. I just sits. Alots. I needed to get active. I’m not really a Couch Potato more of a Recliner Chair Hostess Cupcake. The city had a walking program last summer but after seeing the thousands of miles everyone was doing, I decided to sits some more. To me, if you’re going to walk, you need to have some place to go otherwise you’re a Forrest Gump walking blindly through life. Pretending to be Jane Austen’s Elizabeth Benet walking with Mr. Darcy might have worked. Alas, there aren’t any moors to walk through as in a good Bronte novel. Not even a good sand dune. Mike started walking to his meetings at City Hall from the Center; I lived in fear that he would ask me to. I would need two days of vacation leave just to walk there and back and another two days of sick leave to recover. Mine is not an athletic body, never has been. It’s good for hugs and sitting on the beach with a good book. In the past, summer walking programs never worked out. People were excited to start but when it came to planning, there was never a good day or time everybody could agree on. Some people wanted trails, some wanted routes with sidewalks, some wanted to bring their four legged friends and some did not want any dogs allowed. The longest a walking program lasted was three weeks. Stumbling across an article about walking and fighting memory loss got me thinking. First, I liked the pedometers Mike and Pat got from the City’s walking program last year and comparing their totals. Second, I came across a website promoting walking but instead of miles, concentrate on the number of steps you take, with a goal of reaching 10,000 steps a day. Their message was, no matter what your level of activity is you can increase it, with daily steps. My “aha” moment arrived. The “Step It Up!” summer walking program was born! Mike liked it. Pat liked it. We put our heads together and got Wal-Mart and Northend Fitness to sponsor us. We hoped we would get 25 people. All I can say is WOW! (Walk On Whidbey!) We have 65 people signed up and logging in their daily steps each week. Each week they log in, people get to put their name in the drawing we’ll have at the Cool Down Party in September. Their names go in for every time they get me out of my office or catch me calling the front desk for a phone number. Lilian makes me circle the tables on my way to the little girl’s room. Taking an extra water pill also increases the number of steps. Even Mr. Volunteer joined. Looking at me he hinted he needed a walking partner. Huh, I don’t think so. We go for a walk and he’s half way down the beach while I’m still getting out of the car. Now he thinks he wants a dog. “If I had a dog, I could take him for walks.” Right. I had to remind him he’s not 10 years old anymore and I’m not stupid. I suggested he take the Princess for walks. He gets his steps in and sleeps a little better each night, The Princess has quality time with Granddad, and I don’t have a dog. Win-Win if I do say so myself. Now, all of you Madagascar Fans sing and dance with me, “I like to move it, move it, move it.” That will put a few extra steps on the daily log sheet.
August EVENTS OLD TIME FIDDLERS The Old Time Fiddlers will play Friday, August 2 at 6:30pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone’s welcome.
COUNTRY DANCE A “Country Dance” will be held Friday, August 9 from 7 - 10pm, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is $5.00 per person – $9.00 per couple, $1.00 discount for Senior Center Members. Open to the Public.
SENIOR NIGHT OUT Ole! Meet with old friends and new! Senior Night Out will meet at Valle Azul for fun, and great food on Thursday, August 8. Meet at 5pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by August 2. (Gratuities not included.)
LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC A free Legal Information Clinic will be offered the third Tuesday of the month from 1 – 4:00pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Senior Services of Island County and the Oak Harbor Senior will welcome attorneys from The Law offices of Christon C. Skinner. Attorneys from the Skinner Law Firm will provide Seniors 30 minute pro bono sessions designed to respond to individual questions and concerns about specific legal matters. You are strongly encouraged to define your goal in specific terms to maximize the benefit of your session. To make an appointment (No walk-ins) call the Oak Harbor Senior Center, (360) 279-4580. You will be asked to briefly state the purpose of your visit. Purposes could include: Administrations of Estates, Wills and Trusts, Contract and Business Matters, Healthcare Directives and Durable Power of Attorney, Probate and Non-probate successions, Real Estate and other properties, Small Claims and other litigation matters. Next clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20.
(NEW GROUP) LIVING CIRCLE A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Living Circle is a place of spiritual growth where all are welcome to walk the path with us; sharing music, blessings, meditations and prayers. We meet at 10:30am on Sunday mornings at the Day Break Building located at 917 E Whidbey Ave Oak Harbor, between the pool and the office of Big Brothers Big Sisters, adjacent to the Senior Center. More information is available at livingcircle.webs.com or you are welcome to call 360.320.2081
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Editor | Roxann Dunn-Terry
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HeAltH BrieFs & HelpFul inForMAtion “Living With Loss� The next “Living with Loss� class for dealing with grief in your life will be Tuesday’s July 23 – August 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Whidbey General Hospital in Conference Room B. The class runs for 6 weeks and meets each Tuesday. Pre-registration is required for this class so please contact Chaplain Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator at Whidbey General Hospice 678-7605 or leave a voicemail at 678-7656 ext 8245. He can also be reached at bienid@whidbeygen.org.
Senior Services of Island County Nadine Joy, Information and Assistance Family Caregiver Consultant can be reached by calling 675-0311 for assistance with Living Wills, Medicare, Medicaid, Sample Wills, Dental, Trash cards, MOW/Ensure, Job Bank, DPOA, POLST and more.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Summerhill Assisted Living, 165 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA located just east of HomePlace, same parking lot. Summerhill is handicapped accessible. Next meeting is Thursday,
August 1, 2:30-4:30 pm. Facilitated by Wendy Sines of HomePlace Special Care Center. For information call Wendy at 360-279-2555.
Parkinson’s Support Group August 2 at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.
Foot Care Clinic Appointments are available for Tuesday, August 6. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 2794580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.
Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service
SHIBA Appointments are available on Wednesdays, from 9 – 11:30 am For appointments call the Center at 2794580. SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Help Line is a FREE service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, sponsored locally by Island Hospital. The volunteers are trained to inform people of their options regarding health insurance, Medicare (supplements, advantage plans or Part D), disability, individual, longterm care, COBRA, VA. For assistance with claims or billing problems, please call the local SHIBA sponsors @ 360-675-2229 ext 1342, and you will be directed to someone to help you.
Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Monday, August 12 & 26 from 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580. Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 6755193.
Vision Impaired Support Group Tuesday, August 27, at 2 pm. For information, call the Center at 2794580.
Prescription Expenses Assistance Needing assistance with prescription expenses? Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is a charitable organization providing immediate temporary help with uncovered prescription expenses to people living in zip codes 98277 and 98278. This small fund is supported by the donations of your friends, neighbors and local businesses, and administered by volunteers. In order to meet the needs of as many people as possible, we set limits on how much assistance is available to any one individual over the course of a year. Payments are made directly to providers. Bills already paid cannot be reimbursed. If you need help with prescription expenses, please call (360) 929-3328 and leave a message. A volunteer will call you back within 24 hours.
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August Activities & clAsses FUN FITNESS A Fun Fitness program conducted by the North End Fitness Center. Must be a paid member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center to attend classes at OHSC. Summer Schedule Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am Muscle Conditioning - M & W, 9:30 am Aerobics – T, 9:00 am Aerobics – TH, 9:30 am Gentle Yoga – F, 10:30 am (held at North End Fitness Center) For $16.41 (including tax) with the Unlimited Senior Class Card you may take all four classes held at Senior Center and for $21.74 (including tax) Senior Center classes and the Friday Gentle Yoga held at North End Fitness Center. For First Time Members – a full NEFC gym membership is $36.00 (including tax). This includes all the Senior Center and NEFC classes. To register, call North End Fitness at 675-1111.
ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS
SPANISH FOR SENIORS
For beginners to experts, a continuing painting class, Mondays, from 1-4 pm. Work in any and all paint medias. of Cost is $5 per sessionMembers / $10 Non-Members. RSVP by calling 279-4580.
Wednesdays, 1 pm. Beginning Spanish Class with Al Enriquez. Class full. Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class. RSVP by calling 279-4580. New class starting September 4.
WOOD CARVING
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Tuesdays 9 am with instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.
LINE DANCE Tuesdays, 1 pm with instructor Jean. $10 a month-Members, $20 a month Non-members. No partners needed.
LEARN TO PLAY KEYBOARD Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Bring your electric piano or keyboard, the music rack and headphones or speaker and learn how to play the songs you love.. Taught by veteran music teacher, Kathy Fleck, Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class. RSVP by calling 2794580.
Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Taught by Erlinda Gillett. Class fees are $20 for Beginners and $30 for Intermediates and Advanced students a month. Payable to teacher at the first class.
TAI CHI & QIGONG Jill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at 5 pm and Fridays at 9 am. You must call Jill at 675-1464 to register.
COUNTRY DANCE Tuesday evenings, with Charlie, starting at 7 pm. One hour class, then practice dance music for 1 hour +. Request a $5.00 donation, $4.00 for Senior Center Members.
STEP IT UP! People are really Stepping It Up around the Oak Harbor Senior Center! We had hoped for 25 participants and WOW!!!! We have 65 people registered!! Participants are at different levels of activity. The goal for everyone is to increase their personal level of activity. A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these people adding steps has many health benefits. A reasonable goal for most people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you can easily average 10,000 per day. Example: If you currently average 3000 steps each day, your goal for week one is 3500 each day. Your week 2 goal is 4000 each day. Continue to increase each week and you should be averaging 10,000 steps by the end of September. You may have less or more. Continue to track your daily steps and keep notes on how you feel, how your body is improving, or other changes you are making to improve your health. At any point you feel that you are progressing too rapidly slow down a bit and try smaller increases.
Weekly Tips will be at the Front Desk and you can also check them out on the Oak Harbor Senior Center Face-
book page. Each time you check in with your weekly step total, pick up a bottle of water and your name will also be entered for one of the Door Prizes at our Cool Down Party Monday, September 16 at 1:00 pm. Several people have had their names entered for getting Roxann out of her office. A BIG Thank-you to Walmart, Northend Fitness, Barb Spence and Tom Piper for their support. And remember, “Move It, Move It, Move It, I love to Move It, Move It, Move It!”
Walking – An Easy Way To Fight Memory Loss
New research indicates that walking six miles to nine miles every week can prevent brain shrinkage and memory loss. According to the American Academy of Neurology, elderly adults who walked between 6 and 9 miles per week had more gray matter in their brains nines years after the start of the study than people who didn’t walk as much . Researchers say that those who walked the most cut their rise of developing memory loss in half.
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PET MEMORIAL “Pets are like Angels. They lighten up our lives with their love and affection. They leave a paw print on our hearts forever. Memories keep them alive.” The Oak Harbor Senior Center has a Pet Memorial where you can preserve the memory of you beloved pet. A silhouette of a dog or cat head can be engraved with your pet’s name for $150. Stop by the Front Desk for more informa-
tion. The Pet and Tree Memorials support the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Thank-you.
UPSCALE RESALE Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor, is happy to accept your donations of women’s and young adult girl’s clothing and accessories. They also accept household decor items, kitchen items (no electrical appliances ) and books; Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 12 – 6pm. Money raised goes to
their mission, “To help women and girls in our local community and throughout the world”. Shop is located at 31780 SR 20 #3, Oak Harbor, WA. For more information, call 360-240-0776.
COMMUNITY THRIFT TRUCK The Community Thrift Truck will be at the Oak Harbor Senior Center from Noon to 3pm, the second and fourth Saturdays of the month to accept your donations of gently used items.
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August Trips PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS You can apply for a Passport book or card at the Oak Harbor Senior Center (51 S.E. Jerome St). Passport appointments 10 am – 2:30 pm Monday – Friday. For an appointment or additional information call 279-4582 and/or visit www.travel. state.gov. Leave The Driving To Us! 3 Seafair Lunch Cruise 5
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variety of acts that will make up the best Air Show. Bring your camera, have a fun day and leave the driving to us. Includes Cruise, Lunch & Transportation.
A DAY IN EDMONDS, WA Monday, August 12, 2013 Cost: $30 Members $60-Non-members Leave: 8:00 am Return: 5:00-5:30 pm A rich blend of old and new makes the walk able waterfront town of Edmonds distinctive. Stroll around the beautiful central fountain; discover the many art galleries, cafes, wine bars, coffee shops, antique shops, garden shops and much more. Enjoy the beachfront eateries and relax! Lunch is on your own. Bring a friend.
DISCOVER DECEPTION PASS
19 Angel of the Winds Casino 20 The Ring 21 The Ring22 Ride The Ducks & Seattle Center 23 The Ring 25 The Ring 26 Evergreen State Fair – Monroe 27 Chuckanut Wine Cruise 28 Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Safeco Complete descriptions found in the 2013 Summer Travel Brochure!
THE RING
One Ticket Available August 20, 21, 23 & 25 Cost: $440-For all 4 performances + $120-Transportation Departure: 8:00 am Return: 4:30 - 5 pm Seattle Opera presents Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, once every four years. Journey to a legendary word of fantasy, adventure, passion, betrayal and re-birth. Inspired by the sagas of Norse mythology, Richard Wagner’s 4-part opera chronicle of a cursed, all-powerful ring spins a spellbinding story for all ages.
SEAFAIR LUNCH CRUISE
With Waterways Patriots Jet Team Saturday, August 3, 2013 Cost: $123 Member $153 - Non-member Depart: 8:00 am Return: 6:00-6:30 pm We will be enjoying a lovely lunch aboard a Waterways Yacht while cruising on Lake Washington before the air show. SeaFair brings the best pilots in the world to perform heartpounding performances over Lake Washington. In addition The Patriots Jet Team, 2013 lineup features a
With Deception Pass Tours Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Costs: $25 Members $55-Non-members Departure: 11:15 am Return: 3-4:00 pm Learn about Deception Pass, the Bridge and surrounding area on this amazing tour aboard the “Island Whaler.” Take a unique ride on a seated open deck boat and enjoy a 360’ unobstructed view as we pass through the waters of Deception Pass on a one hour tour. Enjoy the thrill of the fast jet boat through Deception Pass with a knowledgeable interpreter. Look for wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, After the tour it’s the Shrimp Shack for no-host lunch. Great for out-of-town guests!
ANNUAL COMING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN SILVER LAKE PICNIC Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Costs: $45 Members $75 Non-member Departure: 8:00 am Return: 4:00-5:00 pm It’s that time again! Heading back to Silver Lake near Maple Falls. A perfect spot for our traditional picnic. Bring your cameras and binoculars. Picnic lunch is included in the cost of the trip.
THE EVERGREEN STATE FAIR IN MONROE Monday, August 26, 2013 Costs: $25 Members $55 Non-member Departure: 8:00 am Return: 5-5:30 pm It’s Senior Day at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe! Free admission for seniors, 62 & up. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of a country fair.
GAMES
$25 Jackpot Bingo
Regency on Whidbey will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo Thursday, August 1; Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center Thursday, August 8; Edward Jones Thursday, August 15. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available for $1. Bingo is played from 12 – 3 pm.
Nintendo Wii Bowling Mondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday), 9:30 am. Thursdays from 9:30 am – 3 pm. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.
Chess Players Tuesdays – 11:30 am.
Mah Jongg 2nd & 4th Wednesdays – 10 am – 2 pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact Linda Bruner, 675-8315 or Sandi Carrothers – 675-1306. Exhibits, entertainment, demonstrations and 4-H animal entries. Let us take you to the Fair!
CHUCKANUT WINE CRUISE
“Un-Wined on the Bay” with San Juan Cruises Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Cost: $100 Member $130 Non-member Depart: 3:00 pm Return: 8:30-9:00 pm Wine tasting cruise aboard the Victoria Star features wines from around the world, as well as locally produced wines from the Pacific Northwest. Snacks and hors d’oeuvres that complement the wines will also be served during our cruise. (If you don’t drink wine, other drinks available.)
THE BOYS OF SUMMER!
Mariners Vs. Texas Rangers Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Costs: $75 Members $105 Non-members Departure: 9:00 am 12:40 pm Game Join the Washington State Association of Senior Centers and seniors from across the State as the Mariners take on the Texas Rangers. Last year we witnessed history when Felix Hernandez threw a Perfect Game! This year seats are located on the third base line, 100 levels where every spot has a fantastic view. Get your peanuts and cracker jacks! It’s root, root, and root for the home team! Sodo Mojo!! Ticket & Transportation.
THE HOOD RIVER ADVENTURE! September 9 - 12, 2013 Four days & Three nights
Ping Pong Wednesdays 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am-2 pm. Contact Eileen Billings, 678-1684.
Party Bridge Wednesdays, 12: 30 pm. Must RSVP by 2 pm Monday afternoon.
Beginning Bridge Wednesdays, 1 pm Beginning Bridge is held at Oak Manor for people who have never played, have little experience or have been in a previous class. To sign up, call Don at 679-8807.
Bingo! Thursdays, 12-3 pm. Packet $4. Soft cards for special games 50 cents each.
Cribbage Thursdays, 12 – 3 pm. Bring your cribbage boards.
Pinochle Tuesdays at 6 pm and Fridays, 12:30 pm. Potluck lunch. Cost: $439 Double-member $625 Single-member Depart: 8:00 am Return: 6:30-7:00 pm Join Lauraine for 4 days of fun on the Hood River Adventure. The Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood area of Oregon is rich with culture and natural splendor. The Hood River Inn on the Columbia River, offers deluxe accommodations and amenities with river views, water access and a private beach. There’s a restaurant, new pool, spa, fitness facility with panoramic views of the Columbia River. Visit WAAAM (Western Antique Aero plane & Automobile Museum) with one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. Then cruise the “Historic Columbia River Scenic Waterway” on, the Spirit of Portland, an authentic 499-passenger sternwheeler reminiscent of the ships that cruised the Gorge in the 1800’s. Glide past such natural and historic landmarks as Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Locks and Dam, and many others. Breakfast, lunch and a dessert buffet are included on this 5-hour cruise. Throw in an occasional winery and stocking up on fruit for the winter all makes for a wonder trip. Includes: transportation, hotel, four breakfasts, Sternwheeler Cruise one lunch, one desert buffet, admission to WAAAM, and Fun! . No refunds after Aug. 15. 18 seats - $100 deposit at sign-up. Final payment by Aug. 15.
EXTENED TRAVEL
INTEREST SHEETS FOR Mississippi River Cruise: March 2014 Scotland: June 2014
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August Special Interest Groups MAC Computer Seminar Monthly seminar scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 1 pm.
Whidbey Island Stamp Club Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp collections provided. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.
Lapidary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9 am. Whidbey Island Gem Club Will meet Wednesday, August 7 at 7 pm. There will be a general meeting of the membership. Interested and potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397.
Wire Wrap Thursdays at 7 pm. New people welcome. Create unique jewelry. A cab and the wire needed for your first project will be provided. May purchase cabs and wire for future projects. Contact Dick James, 6759396.
Quilting Group Monday and Friday mornings, 9 am.
Do 1 Nice Thing Ideas for August 1 – FLOWER DELIVERY.
Deliver flowers to a nursing home. 2 – BEACH PICK UP. Take a walk on the beach and pick up loose wrappers and other debris. 3 - WRITE TO OUR MILITARY. Wounded warriors and their families are provided with a “living room” environment at Warrior and Family Support Center at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. A note of appreciation and thank you for their service would be greatly appreciated. Send your cards to Warrior and Family Support Center, 3138 Rawley Chamber, San Antonio, Texas 78219, Attn: Ms. Judith Marketz.
Widows And Widowers of Whidbey Island Fun supportive people with common interests. Monthly dinner at NAS Whidbey Chief Petty Officer’s Club the second Friday of the month at 5 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis, 6753171 for dinner location.
North Whidbey Coupon Club The North Whidbey Coupon Club invites all who are interested in saving money to our “Clip n’ Chats.” We meet at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 SR 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277, Fridays: 9:30 - 11:30 am. Thursday Night “Clip n’ Chats”, 6:30-8:30 pm. All are welcome. Coupons, money-saving tools, fun con-
versation, and new friends. Donate coupons to share with local families by bringing them to the Oak Harbor Senior Center or the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Expired coupons are sent to military families overseas (where the coupons are valid up to 6 months after their printed expiration date). For further information, please call 360-6752338. Connect to Whidbey Island Macaroni Kid. http://whidbeyisland. macaronikid.com/
August Events at the Oak Harbor Library The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. For more information, please call 360-675-5115, or visit www.sno-isle.org. Oak Harbor Library opens at 9 am Monday through Friday, 10 am on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. Book a librarian for free one-on-one help with any computer, technology or online question. Saturday Matinee At the Library: Saturday, August 3 at 2 pm - “Skyfall” Rated PG-13. Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the latest Bond adventure. Bond’s loyality to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. Free movie and popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Drawing Lab Wednesday, August 7 at 2 pm. Would you like to draw or paint, but feel you don’t have artistic skill? Come
to the Drawing Lab to unleash your untapped talent with four simple, creative techniques. All supplies provided. For teens and adults - no experience necessary! Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Summer Reading Finale: Thumbelina Thursday, August 15 at 1 pm and 3 pm. Immerse yourself in the world of Thumbelina’s adventures, presented by Oregon Shadow Theatre. Bring the grandkids! Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Play Reading for Fun Troupe Mondays, August 19 at 3 pm and August 26 at 5 pm. Love reading and theatre? Join the Play Reading for Fun Troupe. No experience necessary. Directed by Stan Thomas of Whidbey Playhouse. For all ages. Supported by Whidbey Playhouse. Mystery Book Lovers: Thursday, August 29 at 3 pm. Join the discussion of mysteries by Jo Nesbo. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 9 am to 5 pm. Find some great bargains at the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library book sale! Thousands of gently used children’s and adult books, DVDs and CDs at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit the Library.
What Senior Information & Assistance Provides You won’t have to go it alone; a support group can help. Simply put, what happens in a Support Group is something that each of us already knows to be good “medicine;” It just helps to talk with other people who are in the same boat. As a caregiver for your senior parents, spouse or partner, you may be feeling alone. You don’t have as much time to socialize now that you have to care for your elderly relative, and even your own family, and friends may not understand what you are going through. If this sounds like you, you might consider joining our support group. During times of Illness, relationship problems or major life changes, support groups can be a big help. Support Groups bring together people facing similar issues, create a network of caring and supportive people, become a safe place to express yourself, help you understand you are not alone and help you discover how others have handled similar situations. While not everyone wants or needs
support beyond that offered by family and friends, many find it helpful to turn to others outside a person’s immediate circle. A support group is not a therapy group. Its aim is to help you cope better and feel less isolated as you make connections with others facing similar challenges. Sometimes we feel that our loads are too much of a burden to others so we keep things inside. In a support group everyone is sharing the load. A bit about sharing….
If you are interested, or would like more information, Please contact Nadine Joy, Certified Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator at Senior Services of Island County. Her office is located in the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Feel free to send a note or email, visit the office or call.
Yes, sharing is part of being in a support group. But if that part sounds scary or unfamiliar, that’s normal. Just showing up and listening is a big part of being in a group too. In the fall we will be starting a support group for family caregivers. This will be a support group aimed to assist individuals caring for a parent, spouse, or partner. We are presently looking for feedback regarding interest in the group, and which day (and what time of day) works for those of you who wish to see the group take off.
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FUN WITH THE SENIOR CENTER Boots were Scootin’ at the Boogie!
A BIG Thank-you to DJ Charlie Moore & Regency on Whidbey for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Boot Scootin’ Boogie.
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was a beautiful Pacific Northwest Day on the Rosario ▲ ItResort & Orcus Island Trip.
Correction In the July issue of the Second Wind, a picture of members of the Oak Harbor Senior Center enjoying a day at the PBY Memorial was incorrect. The aircraft pictured is the first production EA-6B produced by Grumman. It was taken in front of the EA-6B Memorial for Fallen Prowler Aviators & Crew on Ault Field (the second part of the tour) instead of the PBY located on the Seaplane Base. A Big Thank you to Skip Johnson for correctly identifying the plane. Another Big Thank you to the PBY Foundation for a coordinating a great trip that included Ault Field and lunch at the Officer’s Club. It was a fun day!
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It’s Mariners Day for the Oak Harbor Senior Center. at Safeco Field on Wednesday, August 28. Grab your peanuts and crackerjacks! Let’s root, root, root for the home team. Everyone can celebrate by wearing your Mariner T-shirt and/or ball cap. It’s Sodo Mojo!!
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