Second Wind December, 2013 by WhidbeyWeekly.com

LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 7 • DECEMBER 2013

Safe In The Sound Disaster Preparedness For Seniors By Seniors - Take responsibility to protect your life! Prepare NOW for a sudden emergency. It’s not a matter of if but when a winter storm will hit Whidbey Island. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. What would you do if your basic services—water, gas, electricity or communications— were cut off? Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. Even if you have physical limitations, you can still protect and prepare yourself. Local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone right away. You can deal with disasters better by preparing in advance and by working with those in your support network: your family, neighbors and friends as a team. Knowing what to do is your

Vfw Ladies Auxiliary Seniors Christmas Luncheon The VFW’s Annual Seniors Christmas Luncheon, is Wednesday, Dec 18, Noon to 3 pm. All seniors are welcome. Lunch, Santa visit and Christmas festivities are part of the fun. The VFW Post is located at 3037 Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. Please RSVP by calling 279-4580 by Friday, December 13 for the food count. (Para-Transit will drop off / pick up for this event. Make reservations early.)

responsibility. Join us Monday, December 9 at 1:00 pm for “Safe In The Sound” to learn and discuss the three things you can do to prepare. Whidbey Island is a beautiful place to live but when disasters strike, we are cut off from the mainland and it may take days if not weeks for power to be restored. Living on an island presents unique challenges especially to those living alone and/or dealing with health issues. The presentation is the result of a group of older adults who experienced a two-week power outage when a massive ice storm hit the Greater Rochester, New York, area. They were unprepared. They know now that if they had only taken a few simple steps to prepare themselves, they could have eliminated many of the hardships they had to endure. Some were in good health but not quite as agile as they used to be, some had hearing or vision problems, others used a cane or wheelchair. Whatever the limitations, they still needed to be prepared. You can prepare!!! There will be handouts, displays and other information available specific to our community. Earthquakes, severe wind and snow storms are prevalent to our island. You will be able to register with the OH Fire & Rescue if you have special needs that will make you a prior-

ity to bring to an emergency shelter. Learn how to register yourself on the Red Cross website as “Safe and Well”. After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier. If you would like a Three Day Emergency Food Kit, sign up with payment of $9 by Friday, December 6.

Hip Or Knee Joint Replacement Patient Education Seminar Are you considering hip or knee joint replacement surgery? Join Dr. Michael Picco, chief of surgery at Whidbey General Hospital, at the Oak Harbor Library on Monday, December 2 at 1:00 pm. Learn who should consider these two surgeries, what each one entails, and the benefits of choosing this approach. The seminar, which is sponsored by Whidbey General Hospital, will be repeated at the Freeland Library on Monday, Dec 9 at 1:00 pm.

Bad Weather Closure

Tree Of Hope

The Oak Harbor Senior Center will follow the Oak Harbor School District closure policies. When the Oak Harbor School District is closed because of inclement weather, activities, meals, trips, and classes at the Oak Harbor Senior Center will be cancelled. If the South Whidbey School District is closed, the Meals On Wheels and Site Meals programs will be closed.

Make a child’s Christmas a little brighter with a donation to the Tree of Hope. A jar will be at the front desk for your donations. You may also donate a new stuffed teddy bear or toys and books by December 11.

Christmas Concert The 2013 Whidbey Community Chorus Christmas Concert is scheduled to take place at the First United Methodist Church (1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor) on Friday, December 6 at 7 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 4 pm.

Annual Christmas Light Tour Get ready to jingle your bells on our Annual Christmas Light Tour, Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5 pm. Depart from the Center. Cost is $6.00 per person and there are 20 seats available. No-host light dinner stop before the tour. Stop by the Senior Center Travel Desk to sign up.

Winter Travel Sign-Up The first day for Winter 2014 Travel Sign-ups will be Thursday, January 9 from 8:30 am – 3 pm. The Winter 2014 Travel Brochure will be mailed to current members of the Senior Center the middle of December. Others may stop by the center and pick one up after December 22. The Winter 2014 Travel Brochure will feature trips planned for January, February and March. TravelPalooza is coming January 23!

Mail For Heroes When filling out your Christmas cards, take a card and send it to: Mail for Heroes, PO Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD, 20791-5456. Pass this on and think of how many cards these wonderful people who have sacrificed so much would get. It’s the least we can do to show our love and support. Deadline is December 6, 2013.

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Merry Christmas To All And To All A Good Night...

December 2013 When I came home from school crying because some kids called me a baby for still believing in Santa, mom asked what happened. During Story Time, when Mrs. Brown read a Santa story, a couple of the boys kept snickering. When she asked them what was funny, Gordon laughed and said, “Who believes in Santa? It’s just made up.” Some of the girls gasped at Gordon’s sneer. Not me, oh no. I glared at him and said, “I believe in Santa. He is real. Santa called me on the phone when I was little.” He and a few other boys started rolling on the floor laughing and said, “That was your dad on the phone calling from the neighbors.” “No it wasn’t. My daddy was in the Navy, in Japan.” They kept laughing til Mrs. Brown had enough, closed her book and told us Story Time was over. At recess I was cornered and called a baby by the little brutes until the playground lady told them to leave me alone.

The Shortest Distance BY Roxann Dunn-Terry “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

THE SANTA TALK Christmas this year is going to be a little sad. The Princess is growing up. I know it is a good thing. It is also a little sad. It is the last year she will really and truly believe in Santa. She probably has some of it figured out. Last year was one of the BIG questions that starts the magic to fade, “How can Santa be in so many places at once?” While out shopping with her mother she noticed Santa was at Wal-mart, K-Mart, the mall and ringing the bell at several other places. Her mother gave her the explanation we had once given her, “Santa can’t be everywhere right now. He’s getting his sled ready so he has a lot of helpers.” For the rest of the season The Princess assured us it was just his helper, whenever she saw Santa. I thought for sure some wise (?) child would bust her bubble. As far as I can tell it didn’t happen. This year she is in first grade. For most of us, this was the year the Truth was revealed. The bubble will burst, but I’m ready.

As I walked home from school, my heart was heavy. It couldn’t be true. Gordon said Santa was really our parents staying up late after we go to bed. He knew because he saw his father putting together his new bike. Besides, if there really was a Santa, how come poor kids don’t get anything? It made me cry more. When I got home I asked mom if it was true. Mom put her arms around me and simply said. “I guess you’re old enough to know the Truth. You know how we told you that Santa has a lot of helpers? Mommies and daddies are his helpers.” Instead of being shocked, it started to make sense to me. Still, another little fear started to raise its ugly head. I had to ask, “Will Santa stop coming?” Mom hugged me and said, “In our house, as long as you believe in Santa, he’ll come.” Mom then told me about the real Santa, he had a different name and he gave toys to the children in his village and it spread from there. He now had several names depending on the country you lived in. I liked Kris Kringle the best. Mom asked me to help her keep the secret and not tell my little sisters. I felt like a big girl now, older, wiser but a little sad. With age comes responsibility. For years I thought I’d done a pretty good job helping my little sisters to believe in Santa until one year Michele got mad at me and said, “Oh for crying out loud, I’ve known about Santa since first grade. Mom just wanted us to keep playing along so you wouldn’t get upset.” Everyone was in on the secret now. Santa kept coming. Later, as an adult, I asked mom who called me that Christmas Eve long ago. She looked at me, smiled and said, “It was Santa.” Riding in the car recently, The Princess said, “Nana, you know the best part about Christmas isn’t just getting presents, it’s about giving presents to others.” I think the Santa Talk will go well.

December EVENTS

11 at 1 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by December 6. (Gratuities not included.)

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

M.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Old Time Fiddlers will play Friday, December 6 at 6:30 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone’s welcome.

The Meals On Wheels program at the Oak Harbor Senior Center is in desperate need of volunteers to help serve meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and for drivers to deliver meals to home bound seniors. For more information and to sign up for the days you would be available, call Barbara at 279-0367.

COUNTRY DANCE A “Country Dance” will be held Friday, December 13 from 7 - 10 pm, 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 LUNCH OUT Meet with old friends and new! Senior Night Out is doing Lunch Out this month. Meet at Applebee’s for fun and great food on Wednesday, December

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 | Roxann Dunn-Terry

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

360-279-4580

Roxann Dunn-Terry Program Coordinator

Yearly Membership Dues: $30 Send comments and suggestions to: rdunn-terry@oakharbor.org

Travel Desk: 360-279-4587

Pat Gardner Administrative Assistant

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LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC A free Legal Information Clinic will be offered the third Tuesday of the month from 1 – 4:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. 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, December 17.

ON-SITE CHAIR MASSAGE Relax your body, mind and spirit with a 15-minute on-site chair massage. Alin Kitchens, with Nuvo Health & Wellness Spa will be at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Mondays, December 9 & 23 from 1 – 4 pm for 15-minute chair massages. Chair massage relieves fatigue, lowers anxiety and hostility, strengthens immunity and lowers muscle tension and pain. It just feels good. Alin is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Preventive Massage and Wellness. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580.

MITTEN TREE It’s time to get out the needles and yarn (or stop by your favorite store) and create a little warmth for the children in our community. Our Mitten Tree will be up in December to collect mittens and hats for our Mitten Drive. Last year

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December 2013

Health Briefs 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.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Dec 5, 2:30-4:30 pm. Facilitated by Wendy Sines of HomePlace Special Care Center. For information call Wendy at 360-279-2555.

NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 2791785.

Wednesdays, from 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 am For appointments call the Center at 2794580.

Foot Care Clinic

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.

Appointments are available for Wednesday, Dec 11. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Monday, Dec 9 & 23 from 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580. Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 675-5193.

Vision Impaired Support Group

Prescription Expenses Assistance

No meeting in December.

Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group

SHIBA

Dec 6 at Cherry Hill Club House, 549

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Needing assistance with prescription expenses? Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is a charitable orga-

nization 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.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Fair Save the date, Saturday, January 18, 2014 for the Whidbey Island Holistic Health Fair from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Details coming in January.

DECEMBER EVENTS continued on page 2 the ECAP program at Skagit Valley College, was in need of hats and mittens for the children they serve. Children range is age from 3 to 5 years. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help our little ones.

NORTHWEST SCOTTISH FIDDLERS CONCERT The Northwest Scottish Fiddlers present Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas in Concert at Camp Casey. Come listen or come to dance and enjoy an afternoon of Scottish Fiddling, Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm at the Camp Casey Auditorium A. Adults $23; Seniors $20; Under 18 $18. For more information contact NWSF at 425-334-7951-or 360-678-6821.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT HARBOR TOWER VILLAGE Our friends at Harbor Tower Village have several Holiday Events planned. Public is welcomed. For more information contact Hazel Welliver, Executive Director at 675-2569. Harbor Tower Village is located at 100 E Whidbey Avenue | Oak Harbor. December 4, 3:30 pm - Music with Nic December 5 at 6:15 pm - Music with the An-O-Chords. December 7, Ward Bee-Bee violin recital December 15, at 3:00 pm - Holiday Gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. This is open to the public. We will be serving delicious sugar cookies, hot cider with cinnamon sticks, or hot cocoa with marshmallows.

December 18, 3:00 pm - Sing Along With Terry and Carolyn December 31, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party with Music with George Konopik

HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Home Town Holiday Gift Bazaar is Saturday, December 7 from10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 pm at Regency On Whidbey. The bazaar will feature homemade gifts and decorations by 20 crafters. Open to the Public.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Like us on Facebook, 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-Harbor-Senior-Center/429567357139979. We will post pictures, announce upcoming events and much more. Like us and become a friend.

SHOP LOCAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2013-14 COUPON BOOK Just in time for the holidays, the Shop Local coupon book is a great gift and more-than generous stocking stuffer. It contains over $2,200 in savings on Whidbey Island. Take advantage of the great bargains offered island-wide by restaurants, auto repair, hardware, jewelers, farmers, nurseries grocery stores, professional and business services veterinarians, B & Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and more. All coupons are good for one year. Think Local. Buy Local. Together Strong! The Shop Local 2013-14 coupon book is now available at the Oak Harbor Senior Center for only $12.

SENIOR FRIDAYS!

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DecemBer activities & classes FUN FITNESS

tax) Senior Center classes and the Friday Gentle Yoga held at North End Fitness Center.

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. Winter Schedule Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am

ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS

Muscle Conditioning - M & W, 9:30 am Aerobics – T & 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 three classes held at Senior Center and for $21.74 (including

GAMeS

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 session-Members / $10 Non-Members. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

WOOD CARVING Tuesdays 9 am with instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.

Nintendo Wii Bowling

$25 Jackpot Bingos Feeling Lucky? Regency on Whidbey will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo on Thursday, December 5, Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center on Thursday, December 12; Edward Jones on Thursday, December 19;. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12 – 3 pm.

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.

Mondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday of the month), 9:30 am. Thursdays from 9:30 am – 3 pm. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.

LINE DANCE Tuesdays, 1 pm with instructor Jean. $10 a month-Members, $20 a month Non-members. No partners needed.

HULA CLASSES No Classes until January 2014.

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.

Irene Ruiz – 240-0840 or Sandi Carrothers – 675-1306.

Ping Pong

have never played, have little experience or have been in a previous class. To sign up, call Don at 679-8807.

Bingo!

Wednesdays 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am-2 pm. Contact Eileen Billings, 678-1684.

Thursdays, 12-3 pm. Packet $4. Soft cards for special games 50¢ each.

Party Bridge

Cribbage

Wednesdays, 12: 30 pm. Must RSVP by 2 pm Monday afternoon.

Thursdays, 12 – 3 pm. Bring your cribbage boards.

Mah Jongg

Beginning Bridge Class

Pinochle

2nd & 4th Wednesdays – 10 am – 2 pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact

Wednesdays, 1 pm Beginning Bridge is held at Oak Manor for people who

Tuesdays at 6 pm and Fridays, 12:30 pm. Potluck lunch.

Chess Players Tuesdays – 11:30 am.

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Quilting Class 9:30-Muscle Strengthening 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling LUNCH 1:00-Knitting Circle 1:00-Dottie’s Painting Class 5:00-Tai Chi

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Quilting Class 9:30-Muscle Strengthening 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling LUNCH 1:00-Safe In The SoundDisaster Preparedness 1:00-Knitting Circle 1:00-Dottie’s Painting Class 1:00-4:00-On Site Chair Massage 5:00-Tai Chi 8:30-Yoga 9:00-Quilting Class 9:30-Muscle Strengthening 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling LUNCH 1:00-Knitting Circle 1:00-Dottie’s Painting Class 5:00-Tai Chi

5:00-Christmas Light Tour

8:30 -Yoga 9:00-Quilting Class 9:30-Muscle Strengthening 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-LUNCH 1:00-4:00-On Site Chair Massage 1:00-Knitting Circle 1:00-Dottie’s Painting Class 5:00-Tai Chi

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Quilting Class 9:30-Muscle Strengthening 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-LUNCH 1:00-Knitting Circle 1:00-Dottie’s Painting Class 5:00-Tai Chi

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:00-12:00-Wood Carving 10:00-Travel Committee 11:30-Chess 12:00-Line Dance 1:00-Japanese Women’s Grp. 6:00-Pinochle 7:00-Swing Dance

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:00-12:00-Wood Carving 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-Chess 12:00-Line Dance 1:00-Mac Seminar 6:00-Pinochle 7:00-Country Dance 7:00-Stamp Club

9:00-Lapidary 9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:00-12:00-Wood Carving 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-Chess 12:00-Line Dance 1:00-4:00-Legal Clinic 6:00-Pinochle 7:00-Country Dance

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:00-12:00-Wood Carving 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-Chess 1:00-Line Dance

New Year’s Eve 9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:00-12:00-Wood Carving 9:30- Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30-Chess 12:00-Line Dance

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Lapidary 9:00-SHIBA 9:30-Muscle Strengthening LUNCH 12:30-Party Bridge 12:30-Ping Pong 1:00-Beginning Bridge 7:00-Gem Club

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Lapidary 9:00-SHIBA 9:30-Foot Clinic 9:30-Muscle Strengthening LUNCH 12:30-Party Bridge 12:30-Ping Pong 1:00-Beginning Bridge 1:00-Senior Lunch Out!

8:30-Yoga 9:00-Lapidary 9:00-SHIBA 9:30-Muscle Strengthening LUNCH NOON-VFW Christmas Dinner for Seniors, VFW Hall 12:30-Party Bridge 12:30-Ping Pong 1:00-Beginning Bridge

MERRY CHRISTMAS! CENTER CLOSED

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 12:00-3:00-Jack Pot BingoRegency On Whidbey 12:3-Cribbage 1:00-SVC History Class 7:00-Wire Wrap

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 12:00-3:00-Jack Pot BingoHarbor Tower Village 12:30-Cribbage 1:00-SVC History Class 7:00-Wire Wrap

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 12:00-3:00-Jack Pot BingoEdward Jones 12:30-Cribbage 7:00-Wire Wrap

9:30-Aerobic Exercises 9:30-Nintendo Wii Bowling 12:00-3:00-Bingo 12:30-Cribbage 7:00-Wire Wrap

9:00-Quilting 9:30-Tai Chi 11:30-LUNCH 12:30-Pinochle 6:30-Old Time Fiddlers

9:00-Quilting 9:30-Tai Chi 11:30-LUNCH 12:30-Pinochle 7:00-Country Dance

9:00-Quilting 9:30-Tai Chi 11:30-LUNCH 12:30-Christmas Pinochle Party

9:00-Quilting 9:30-Tai Chi 11:30-LUNCH 12:30-Pinochle

10:00-12:30 Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

DECEMBER

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DecemBer special interest GrOUps New England Group

MAC Computer Seminar

Will meet Friday, December 6, at 11:30 am at Whidbey Country Club. Call Evelyn at 675-5106.

Monthly seminar scheduled Tuesday, December 10, 1 pm.

Whidbey Island Stamp Club

W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) meet at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire station just north of Crosby Rd. Next meeting is Tuesday December 10, at 1 pm. We are having our show and tell with everyone bringing their special heirlooms, stories, photos, research triumphs, etc. Please bring your questions. We will have our December food fest when everyone brings something good to eat. Bring veggies, breads, sweets, fruit, etc. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock 675 -4086. randr.hancock@frontier.com for more information; also, Gordon Garnhart garnhart@whidbey.net.net

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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, December 4 at 7 pm. Annual Christmas Party. 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.

menU - DeCeMber WEEK 1 Mon

Pineapple Pork w/Steamed Rice

Tues

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Wed

Fish Alyeska & Rice Pilaf

Thurs

Broccoli Red Pepper Soup

Fri

Pasta Primavera w/Sausage & Veggies

Mon

Chicken Ratatouille

Tues

Supreme Pizza & Caesar Salad

Wed

Chile Relleno Bake

Thurs

Tuna Patty Melt

Fri

Beef Stroganoff w/Mushrooms

Mon

Cincinnati Chile & Cornmeal Muffins

Tues

Butternut Squash Soup & Half Sandwich

Wed

Holiday Meal - Favorite Pot Roast

Thurs

Italian Sandwich w/Red Pepper

Fri

Hot Turkey Sandwich

Mon

Oven Baked Rosemary Chicken

Tues

Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables

Wed

Holiday- Meal Sites Closed

Thurs

Chef’s Choice

Fri

Tamale Pie w/Ground Beef

Mon

Matt’s Delicious Clam Chowder

Tues

Salmon Caesar Salad

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

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.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey Island Fun, supportive people with common interests. Dinner, the second Friday of the month, 5 pm , at San Remos. Breakfast, every Sunday at San Remos. Dinner every Sunday night. Call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for dinner location. Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for information.

December Events At 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 @ the Library Saturday, Dec 7 at 2 pm. Discover and explore the resources of the library with “Phantom of the Opera” starring Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum. Based on the Broadway play by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this film tells of the mysterious disfigured musical genius and the young woman he tutors. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Teen Art Show Opening Reception: Thursday, Dec 12, 6:30 pm – 8 pm Show continues Friday & Saturday, Dec 13, 14. Enjoy art created by the very talented teens of Oak Harbor in a gallery setting. Paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, metalwork,

and more will be on display. Vote for your favorites in several categories. Catered by Wildcat Catering. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Friends of the Library Holiday Party & Gift Book Gala Thursday, Dec 19 at 3 pm. Join Oak Harbor’s Friends of the Library for winter cheer and an opportunity to learn about the year’s most compelling books for all ages. Bid on your favorite items in the gift basket auction. Give the gift of reading to your friends and family! All are welcome. Supported by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Download Books from OverDrive Friday, Dec 27 at 10 am – iOS Basics Monday, Dec 30 at 10 am – Android Basics. Learn how to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Discover the ever expanding collection of titles available to you from Sno-Isle Libraries. Bring your library card, Adobe ID, and your device, charged and ready to go! Space is limited, please preregister. Please register for an Adobe ID before the class. Contact library staff if you need assistance.

Bring the grandkids to Oak Harbor Library’s Winter Extravaganza events: Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: The Mantis and the Moon Friday, Dec 27 at 2 pm. When proud mantis declares he will capture the moon and ride on top of it so he can look down on all of the animals that make fun of him, he learns the ultimate lesson that the love in his life is more important than his pride. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Charlie Williams Presents “The Mimic Clinic.” Monday, Dec 30 at 2 pm. Charlie the Noiseguy presents a show full of impressions, where kids and their families will laugh and learn to make noise and voice imitations, and how to put them into reading, writing, speech and PRANKS! You won’t believe your ears. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

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OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor Mon., Wed., Fri. at 11:30am 360-279-4580

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December 2013

December Trips

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Travel

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS

20 Seats. $25 deposit. Final Payment by December 1.

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

LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS

Save Gas and Leave The Driving To Us! DECEMBER TRIPS 4 – Christmas Lunch – Skagit Valley Gardens, Shopping at Quietlite Candles 6 – Seattle Choice Holiday Special 9 – Angel of The Winds Casino 12 - Lights of Stanwood 15 – Chuckanut Manor Christmas Sunday Brunch 19 – Sister’s Christmas Catechism – McIntyre Hall 23 – Skagit Valley Casino 26 – Oliver! – 5th Avenue JANUARY TRIPS 4 – Evita – Paramount Theatre 6 – Angel of The Winds Casino Complete descriptions found in the 2013 Fall Travel Brochure!

TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATE A 2014 Travel Gift Certificate makes a great gift for the travelers on your list or even for yourself! Tell the family you don’t need another dust catcher. Give the gift of travel. Available in any dollar amount or specific trip in the Travel Brouchure.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT SKAGIT VALLEY GARDENS & SHOPPING AT QUIETLITE CANDLES Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Costs: $35 - Members $55 - Non-member Departure: 9:30 am Return: 5:30-6 pm The Skagit Valley Gardens has all your Christmas favorites! Before enjoying lunch at the Garden Cafe, we will make a stop at the Quietlite Candle Shop in Stanwood to view and purchase unusual gifts for Christmas. Their 100% beehive wax candles are the BEST odorless candles around! We will enjoy a 1 pm lunch from a specially selected menu. You will have a choice of one of the following favorites: Quiche, Croissant with Cranberry Chicken salad, Oriental Chicken Salad, or a cup of soup, salad and bread. Specialty drinks are on your own. Afterwards, time to walk around the decorated gardens of the Skagit Valley Gardens and gift shop. Includes Lunch and transportation.

Warm Beach, Stanwood

Thursday, December 12, 2013 Costs: $20-Members $60-Non-members Departure: 3:30 pm Return: 8:30-9 pm The Lights of Christmas is an annual event that features over one million Christmas lights displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas is the largest holiday light display in the northwest, combining live entertainment. Food concessions will offer a variety of hot drinks, snacks, desserts and dinners. Seven uniquely themed light display areas. Shop for gifts made by local artists. Enjoy a snack and company at one of the warming fires. Pay own admission of $11 for seniors. 20 Seats. Sign up with payment by December 2.

CHUCKANUT MANOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday, December 15, 2013 Cost: $59 - Member $89 - Non-member Depart: 9:30 am Return: 4-4:30 pm Join Lauraine for some holiday fun and a sumptuous brunch at the Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill. This fine dining restaurant is located on the world famous Chuckanut Drive, in a scenic road house overlooking Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. The all-you-can eat Sunday Buffet includes: fresh fruit, a variety of salads, eggs benedict, omelet station, cold poached salmon, grilled Samish Bay oysters, home fried potatoes, waffles, French toast, crepes, cinnamon rolls, assorted desserts, bacon & sausage, carved roast beef, carved baked ham and coffee or tea (items subject to change

based on availability). Come hungry and leave contentedly full. Includes brunch, tax, tip and transportation. 20 seats. Sign up with payment by December 1.

20 Seats. $25 deposit. Final Payment by December 15.

SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold

Brochures available at the Travel Desk

McIntyre Hall, Mt. Vernon

Thursday, December 19, 2013 Cost: $42 - Member $72 - Non-member Depart: 6:00 pm Return: 11-11:30 pm It’s CSI: Bethleham, in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? Re-telling the story of the nativity as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a classic. as there will be No meal stop. Please eat before the trip and/or you may bring a snack to eat aboard the bus. Includes ticket and transportation. 20 seats. Sign up with $25 deposit by October 18. Final payment by Now.

LOOKING AHEAD! EVITA!

PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Thursday, January 4, 2014 Costs: $105 - Members $135 - Non-member Departure: 9:30 am Return: 7-7:30 pm EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and tragic story through Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most dazzling and beloved score, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”, “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”, and “You Must Love Me”. The show earned seven 1980 Tony Awards. No-host lunch stop. Transportation and Orchestra Seat tickets.

EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2014

LAST CHANCE FOR SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY March 7 - 11, 2014 4 Nights / 5 Days - 7 Meals Double: $1,749; Single: $2,049 Relax Texas-style when you settle into your River Walk hotel on the 5-day San Antonio Getaway. Highlights include: Mission San Jose, the Alamo, El Mercado, South Texas Heritage Center, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, Mayan Dude Ranch, Paseo del Rio Cruise, Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard. Included in price: RT Air from Seattle, Air Taxes and fees/ Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, 7 meals, hometown transfers, tours. Cancelation Waiver and insurance is $70 per person. See: http://collettevacations. com/link/579736

TRAINS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES July 19 - 27, 2014 8 Nights / 9 Days - 12 Meals Don’t Miss Out! Book Now & Save $100 Double: $2,674 (reg. $2,774 Single: $3.374 (reg. $3,474) Experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies from four trains that celebrate the can-do spirit of the Old West. Highlights include: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Durango & Silverton railroad, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Royal Gorge Railroad, Colorado Springs, Pike‚s Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods. Included

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Continued from page 7 in price: Cancelation Waiver and insurance of $175 per person, RT Air from Seattle, Air Taxes and fees/ Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, 7 meals, hometown transfers. See http://collettevacations.com/link/578355

In October Pat Gardner escorted a group from the Oak Harbor Senior Center to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu.

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ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND

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September 26 - October 3, 2014 7 Nights / 8 Days - 11 Meals Don’t Miss Out! Book Now & Save $100 Double: $2,399 (reg. $2,499) Single: $2,799 (reg. $2,899) New England’s miles of sandy beaches, majestic coasts, and rolling surf invite relaxation. The Islands of New England tour spends eight days exploring New England’s charms. Highlights include: Providence, Newport, Boston, Cranberry Bog, Plymouth rock, Plimoth Plantation, Cape Cod, Martha‚s Vineyard, Nantucket, Hyannis, Provincetown, Whale Watch or Sand Dunes, Lobster Dinner. Included in price: RT Air from Seattle, Air Taxes and fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, 11 meals, hometown transfers, tours. Cancelation Waiver and insurance is $175 per person, Brochure available. See http://collettevacations.com/link/580326

Visiting with iguanas.

▲ Posing with a sea lion on the Galapagos trip.

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