LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 9 • FEBRUARY 2014
Beauty The Natural Way This past year I let my hair go “natural.” I stopped dying it; let the whole thing find its way back to nature. For the past several years, I had been dying all of my hair with the exception of one single white streak, a process I referred to as editing. Truth be told, I was scared to death to do it. . . . a friend had told me that if people see white hair, they automatically think old. Well, that set
me back for a few years, but finally I gave in. Now, I have to tell you, I am happy with it. I truly am. No longer do I have to deal with a head full of chemicals each month and the nagging thoughts of: are my roots showing? I knew the family holiday pictures would be interesting this year with my silver streaks creating quite the contrast to my mother-in-law’s saucy red-headed locks. She is a woman who has always proclaimed she would make certain to have “#47 bombshell red” covering all her lovely grays when she goes to meet her maker.
We live in a youth-fixated culture where people are afraid to age, and feel vulnerable about growing older. Without a doubt, I was afraid of falling into the abyss of becoming invisible as I age. Somehow I believed losing the saturation of color atop of my head would make me fade into the background. It’s curious how we begin to disappear as we age; we become invisible in plain sight. Curious yes, but it’s not hard to identify some of the reasons. Issues of aging in the media are handled awkwardly, to say the least. The phenomenon of vanishing as we age is hardly surprising when present-day culture is obsessed with
sex, youth and money. Think about how much media we are exposed to on a daily basis. TV, radio, Internet, newspaper, billboards, advertising, etc. The media delivers us powerful messages. How much of it is positive towards aging? In a survey of older audiences, many people over the age of 60 perceive negative stereotyping of aging in the media, such as being dependent, frail, vulnerable, poor, worthless, asexual, isolated, grumpy, behind the times, miserable, pathetic, senile, and a drain on society. But consider that the issue may not be just about being positive or negaBeauty continued on page 7
49th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show The Whidbey Island Gem Club is looking forward to presenting the best ever Rock and Gem Show right here in Oak Harbor on February 8th and 9th, at the Senior Center (51 WE Jerome Street). Our members and a number of vendors will be selling, demonstrating and displaying all manner of rocks, gems, jewelry, knapped knives and rock hound related equipment. The hours are 9:00 am to
5:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Food and beverages will be available at nominal cost. The Whidbey Island Gem Club has been chartered since 1936 and has been at this location for the last 29 years. Currently we have over 100 members with a multitude of rock-related interests. This show is their way of sharing those interests with others. We also have a “Junior Rock Hound” group for kids 9 and older. Static display cases of members work will be on display. WIGC membership fees are nominal and meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Senior Center. An important part of our club is the Puget Sound Knappers and every year they set up an amazing demonstration area where you (or your kids) can observe them making arrow heads and knife blades out of obsidian just like those made by the earliest Americans as well as making Indian jewelry.
Valentines Day When Valentines Day comes around, I still get all “a twitter”. Why? What is it about this day that makes us feel excitement and exquisite pain? What is this day after all? Is it about a chubby little diapered baby who flies capriciously around aiming arrows at everyone and in this whimsical act of violence, he causes people to fall in love? St. Valentine, for whom the day was named, was a man who was jailed and executed for bringing lovers together and for writing love letters to his jailer’s daughter before he was executed. If this legend is true, St. Valentine started a long lasting spirit of love and desire that resides strongly in the young and the old today. But, really, what is the “to-do” about Valentines Day? Is there a deeper meaning to it than candy, flowers, and cards? Could it represent the one day of the year that is designated to be a “day of
We will have guest demonstrators from our own club as well as from other clubs in the area. You can get a mini-lesson on wire wrapping your own cabochon. You can buy a slab of rock to cut and polish yourself. You can join the silent auction if you have that competitive spirit. Hang on to your free admission ticket as this automatically enters you in all the hourly door prize drawings for the day.
love”? Maybe it is the day to show appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has touched our lives. A phone call, a gift, a hug is such an easy and simple thing to do. Getting flowers for a best friend, placing a call to a grandchild, bringing a plate of cookies to our favorite club group. Really…what a wonderful way to feel so very good!
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INSIDE THIS EDITION Laughter
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Health
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Games
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So, now that we know what Valentines Day is all about, will you be my Valentine?
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Volunteering Keeps Us Healthy
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Not only is volunteering a way to “play it forward” and to do our part to build a better world, but rumor has it that volunteering keeps us healthy.
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I think that is what it is. It is a day to give, and share, and spread love. It is meant to express how we feel about the people that give quality to our lives.
As interesting as that concept is, there is quite a bit of logic to it. BRIEFS continued on page 2
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The Shortest Distance BY Roxann Dunn-Terry
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” We regret to inform our readers that Roxann passed away in early January due to some medical challenges that presented themselves during the end-of-year holiday period. We do wish to pass on her own words spoken before her passing to those who wished her well during her two week hospital stay: “Thank you for the many well wishes and prayers that you have sent my way. Know that I miss you all and have you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Keep on laughing!” Roxann will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
First Annual Adopt-A-Senior Program A Huge Success! Thank you to our wonderful Whidbey Island Community for such generous contributions to the Adopt-A-Senior program! The program served seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the island by providing customized care packages that were delivered just before Christmas. In all, there were more than 50 individuals served - all thanks to the help from our community. In total, Senior Services collected $11,829 in goods, services and cash donations that will go directly towards helping those in need. Much of this was comprised of the amazing gifts provided within the care packages and included things like grocery gift cards, salon gift certificates, food, PSE assistance, clothing and toiletries. The generosity was quite literally breathtaking. A great team of volunteers made the deliveries! We were met with many surprised faces, tears and hugs. One senior stated that this really made him feel like a part of the Senior Services family. Another stated that he’d never received so many gifts, even as a child. This sentiment was echoed by a senior woman who exclaimed, “now I know how little kids feel!” She’d lost one of her sons before the holidays many years ago and has struggled ever since. Her other son does not live locally so she spends her holidays alone. “This is like a dream come true.” This woman had a particularly rough year with her health. Her package contained a handmade quilt, a gift card to help her repair her broken furnace and some money to aid with her electric bill.
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• Volunteering gives us an opportunity to make new friends and meet new people. • It helps us to create a community of loving and caring people and opportunities to go places and experience new things. • Volunteering gives us a sense of satisfaction and confidence that we are giving a part of ourselves back to our community. • If we are alone, volunteering gets us out of the house and eliminates our sense of isolation that comes at times. • It also gives us a chance to learn something new, something that teaches us new skills and uses our talents that can be valuable to others. So, think about it. Volunteer. The Senior Center bulletin board has a long list of organizations that offer opportunities to volunteer. Of course, here at the Senior Center, we can find something that can address your special and unique interests and talents.
Dispose Of Drugs-Drop Off Box Prescription drug abuse by youth is an American epidemic. Keep kids safe by locking up or responsibly disposing of medications or prescription drugs no longer in use. The Oak Harbor Police Department has a secured prescription drug drop box now open 24 hours a day, every day.
FEBRUARY EVENTS OLD TIME FIDDLERS The Old Time Fiddlers will play Friday, February 7 at 6:30 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone is welcome.
COUNTRY DANCE A “Country Valentine Dance” will be held Friday, February14, 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
It is difficult to put into words the amount of appreciation we have towards our community at this moment. We see a great deal of need each day and consistently wish we could do more for our clients. It has been wonderful to see families, individuals and businesses come together to brighten the holidays for those in need. We couldn’t have done it without the help from so many, and for that we would like to offer our sincerest gratitude towards all who helped make it possible!
Meet with old friends and new! Senior Night Out is for lunch this month. Meet at Estebans for fun and great food on Wednesday, February 19th at 1:00 pm. RSVP by calling the Travel Desk, 279-4587, by February 14th. (Gratuities not included.)
Interested in sponsoring an individual or applying next year? Begin looking in September for flyers and registration packets available from the Information and Assistance office located at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.
M.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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
Program Coordinator
Yearly Membership Dues: $30 Send comments and suggestions to: rdunn-terry@oakharbor.org
Travel Desk: 360-279-4587
Pat Gardner Administrative Assistant
To advertise, call the Whidbey Weekly at 360-682-2341
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.
LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC A free Legal Information Clinic will be offered the third Tuesday (February 18th) from 1:00 – 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 Nonprobate successions, Real Estate and other properties, Small Claims and other litigation matters.
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.
THINK LOCAL! SHOP LOCAL! – 2013-14 COUPON BOOK The Shop Local coupon book is a great gift. 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 & B’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.
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HealtH brieFS Senior Services of Island County
Parkinson’s Support Group
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.
First Friday of every month. (February 7th) at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 2791785.
Caregiver Support Group Beginning Wednesday, February 19 This is a new group this month offering support and education and is open to any adult caring for a family member or friend. The group will be meeting regularly on the third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. To register, please call the Oak Harbor Senior Information and Assistance office at 360675-0311. The meetings will take place at Summer Hill Assisted Living Community, 165 SW 6th Avenue.
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. Meetings are always held on the first Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 6th, 2:30-4:30 pm. Facilitated by Wendy Sines of HomePlace Special Care Center. For information call Wendy at 360-279-2555.
Games
Foot Care Clinic Appointments are available for Wednesday, February 5th and 19th. 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, February 10th and February 24th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580. Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 675-5193.
Vision Impaired Support Group Last Tuesday of each month (February 25th) at 2:00 pm. For information, call the Center at 279-4580.
SHIBA Appointments are available on Wednesdays, from 9:00 – 11:30 am For appointments call the Center at 279-4580.
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.
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.
WORKSHOPS Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Workshop – FREE! Event date: Every Thursday from February 13 to March 20, 1:00pm 3:00pm Location: Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church, 50 SW 6th Ave. Registration: Contact Emily MacCormick, 675-5307 or Debbie Metz, 6783373, ext. 23 or email to: debbiem@islandseniorservices.org Put life back into your life by participation in a Healthy Living workshop. If you or someone you care about has a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, or other conditions, this six week series of classes can help you take charge of your life! This program was developed by Stanford University Education Department so that people could learn to self-manage some of the obstacles that can get in the way of living well. The class will review nutrition, symptoms relief, stress management including meditation, exercise for fun and fitness, and planning for the future. You will get the support you need and learn practical ways to deal and cope with difficulties. The class includes a book that accommodates the lessons learned in class.
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Help Line is a FREE service of the Washington
Ping Pong
$25 Jackpot Bingos Feeling Lucky? Regency on Whidbey will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo on Thursday, February 6th , Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center on Thursday, February 13th, and Edward Jones on Thursday, February 20th. Cards for the $25 Bingo game are available for $1.00. Bingo is played on Thursdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
Nintendo Wii Bowling Mondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday of the month), 9:30 am. and Thursdays, 9:30 am. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.
Chess Players
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm and some Saturdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Contact Eileen Billings, 678-1684.
Party Bridge Wednesdays, 12: 30 pm. Must RSVP by 2:00 pm each Monday afternoon.
Beginning Bridge Class Wednesdays, 1:00 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, 12:00-3:00 pm. Packet $4. Soft cards for special games 50 cents each.
Cribbage
Tuesdays – 11:30 am.
Mah Jongg 2nd & 4th Wednesdays – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact Irene Ruiz – 240-0840 or Sandi Carrothers – 675-1306.
Thursdays, 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Bring your cribbage boards.
Pinochle Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays, 12:30 pm. Potluck lunch.
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February tripS
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 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Monday through Friday. For an appointment or additional information, please call 279-4580. You can also visit the website: www. travel.state.gov.
TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE A 2014 Travel Gift Certificate makes 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.
CHINA TOWN SEATTLE
Saturday, February 8, 2014 Cost: $30 Members
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$60 Non-Members Payment due January 30 Departure: 8:30am Return: 5-5:30pm Celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse. Enjoy an exciting day on your own in Chinatown. Explore shops and museums. Eat at Uwajimaya or other restaurants in the area.
University of Washington’s Campus. The outdoor mall features upscale shops such as Williams-Sonoma, Eileen Fisher, the North Face, Crate and Barrel, Ann Taylor, Chico’s, and the Pottery Barn. There are many fine restaurants and café’s to enjoy: Specialty’s Café & Baker, Delfino”s Chicago Style Pizzeria, and Ram Restaurant & Brewery and many more.
blog and weekly column, “Seattle Sketcher”. Enjoy a no-host lunch at MOHI’s Compass Café which offers a unique menu featuring local ingredients made fresh daily with stunning views of Lake Union Park, the Space Needle and historic vessels docked nearby. Come explore Seattle past and present. Includes transportation and free admission.
THRIFT SHOP HOP
MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY
QUINAULT BEACH RESORT & CASINO, OCEAN SHORES
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Cost: $20 Members $50 Non-Members Payment due January 30 Departure: 8:30am Return: 5-5:30pm It is always so much fun to discover the treasures that others have donated on this Thrift Shop Hop. Location is Mt. Vernon and a no-host lunch stop is planned for the day.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE SEATTLE
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Cost: $30 Members $60 Non-members Sign up by February 28 Departure: 8:00am Return: 5:00-5:30pm Explore the unique shops and restaurants at University Village near the
PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE
Thursday, March 6, 2014 Cost: $30 Members $60 Non-members Sign up and pay by February 28 Departure: 8:00am Return: 5:30-6:00pm Seattle’s MOHI is rich with history. The Seattle story is told through thousands of rare objects and historic images, and cutting edge hands-on interactive experiences for all ages that make history come alive with the unforgettable stories of the men and women who built Seattle from wilderness to world city. Permanent exhibits include Maritime Seattle and True Northwest: The Seattle Journey, Current exhibit is Drawn to Seattle; The Work of Seattle Sketcher Gabriel Campanario. Features sketches from the award winning Seattle Times
WINTER STORM WATCH
March 11 – 13, 2014 (three days and two nights) Cost: $210 - Double Member $310 - Single Member Departure: 8:00am, March 11 Return: 6:00 -6:30pm, March 13 Join Lauraine for a Winter Storm Watch at Ocean Shores. Enjoy a striking destination inspired by the extraordinary landscape at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. From your favorite table games to the many electronic slot machines, you will find all sorts of fun on the Vegas style casino floor. You can work out on a variety of exercise equipment, swim in the full-size indoor swimming pool or step outside to the tRaVeL continued on page 8
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9:30 - Aerobic Exercises 9 - Lapidary 9-12 - Wood Carving 9:30 - Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30 - Chess 12 - Line Dance 6 - Pinochle 7 - Country Dance Lessons 7 - Stamp Club
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GEM SHOW continued from page 1 For the jewelry makers out there, our club has a weekly “Wire Wrap Class” which is free to members and gives instruction on making wire wrapped cabochons for necklaces, pins and earrings. We also have Lapidary Shop for anyone interested in making their own cabochons. The wire wrap class is7:00 pm every Thursday night at the Senior Center and the Lapidary Shop is open 9:00 am until noon Tuesday and Wednesday for members use. For more information on the show or our club you can contact Chip Batcheller at 360-679-9397 (Show), Dick James at 360-675-9396 (Wire Wrap and Lapidary Shop) or Joe “Doc: Higgins at 360-675-4943 for Knapping. Hope to see you at the show. New members are welcome anytime.
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February Special Interest Groups New England Group February 10, 11:30 am at Island Café. Please call Evelyn at 675-5106 for information.
W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) meet at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire station just north of Crosby Rd. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 11, at 1:00 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock 675 -4086. rand r.hancock@ frontier.com for more information; also, Gordon Garnhart garnhart@ whidbey.net
MAC Computer Seminar Monthly seminar scheduled Tuesday, February 11, 1:00 pm.
collections provided. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.
Lapidary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am.
Whidbey Island Gem Club Will meet Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 pm. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397.
Wire Wrap Thursdays, 7:00 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.
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Whidbey Island Stamp Club Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp
Widows and Widowers of Whidbey Island Fun, supportive people with common interests. Dinner, the second Friday
MENU - FEBRUARY WEEK 1 Mon
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White Bean Turkey Chili
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French Dip w/Au Jus
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Tuna Melt w/Tomato
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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken
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Ground Beef Goulash
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Italian Meatball Sandwich
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Sesame Chicken & Steamed Rice
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Salmon Boat & Rice Pilaf
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Spaghetti w/Marinara
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Supreme Pizza w/Caesar Salad
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Terrific Taco Soup
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Sliced Ham & Pineapple
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Green Pepper Steak
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Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables
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Fish Alyeska w/Veg ‘Fried’ Rice
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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.
FEBRUARY 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 Saturday, and 1 pm Sunday. Book a librarian for free one-on-one help with any computer, technology or online question. SATURDAY MATINEE @ THE LIBRARY: “LETTERS TO JULIET” Saturday, February 01, 2014, 2:00 pm; Adults, Teens Discover and explore the resources of the library with “Letters to Juliet” starring Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave. A young American travels to Verona, home of Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a group who respond to letters to Juliet seeking advice about love. She answers a letter fron 1957 that inspires the author to come to Italy to search for her long-lost love. This sets off a chain of events that will bring love to both. Bring your Valentine to this charming film. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library. AARP TAX AIDE Monday, February 3, 9:30 am Tuesday, February 4, 1:00 pm Monday, February 10, 9:30 am Tuesday, February 11, 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 18, 1:00 pm Monday, February 24, 9:30 am Free tax return preparation by AARP Tax-Aide. This service is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required. A joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically, all returns that
are able to be e-filed will be e-filed. Appointments are recommended: call (360) 678-3000, leave your name and telephone number, and volunteer will return your call. Appointments may also be made on-site with a TaxAide volunteer. ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE Monday, February 10, 2014, 6:30 pm; All Ages Explore issues of current local, global and universal interest with the Island County Astronomical Society. ICAS 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. HOW TO START A BUSINESS Thursday, February 13, 201, 1:00 pm; Adults Learn how to write a business plan using the Small Business Administration’s format. In the process you will discover some library tools that can save you hundreds of dollars. Seating is limited; please preregister. Presented by Ron Nelson of the Island County Economic Development Council and Kathy Bullene of the Oak Harbor Library. Registration is Required. MYSTERY BOOK LOVERS Thursday, February 27, 2014, 3:00 pm; Adults Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of mysteries this month’s selected author. Facilitated by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. OAK HARBOR BOOK GROUP: “SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK” Friday, February 28, 11:00 am; Adults Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “The Silver Linings Playbook” by Matthew Quick, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome.
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Meal Sites & Hours CAM BEY APARTMENTS 50 N. Main, Coupeville Mon.-Wed. & Fri. at Noon 360-678-4886
Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor Mon., Wed., Fri. at 11:30am 360-279-4580
Contact Barbara Huessman Kitchen Manager to volunteer for serving in the Meals on Wheels program. Need Volunteer Drivers, Kitchen help. Pat Weekly needs Volunteer Drivers. Contact her at Cambey, Senior Services, 674-4886.
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February actiVitieS & claSSeS FUN FITNESS
WOOD CARVING
A Fun Fitness program conducted by the North End Fitness Center.
Tuesdays 9:00 am with instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.
Must be a paid member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center to attend classes at OHSC. Winter Schedule Gentle Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am Muscle Conditioning – M & W, 9:30 am Aerobics – T & Th, 9:30 am Gentle Yoga – F, 10:30 am (at North End Fitness Center) Cost: $16.41 a month for all classes at OHSC. $21.74 a month for all classes at OHSC and Gentle Yoga on Friday at North End Fitness Center. $36.00 a month for a full gym membership to all classes. Call North End Fitness at 675-1111.
ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS A continuing painting class, Mondays, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Work in any and all paint medias. Cost is $5.00 per session-Members / $10 Non-Members. RSVP by calling 279-4580. Beginners to experts are welcome.
LINE DANCE Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00 pm and Fridays, 1:00-2:00 pm with instructor Jean. $10 a month-Members /$20 a month Non-members. No partners needed.
HULA CLASSES Wednesdays, 3:00 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 & QI GONG Jill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at 5:00 pm and Fridays at 9:00 am. You must call Jill at 675-1464 to register.
COUNTRY DANCE Tuesday evenings, with Charlie, starting at 7:00 pm. One hour class, then practice dance music for 1 hour. Request a $5.00 donation, $4.00 for Senior Center Members.
Bad Weather Closure 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. Beauty continued from page 1 tive about older people. A big issue is the lack of showing the true diversity of older people’s lives and experiences. That portrayal is nearly nonexistent. The media spends a lot of time on the poor, frail older person and all the not-so-great stuff out there. Sure, that’s important, but it’s not all there is to aging. Here is a snapshot of actual aging in America: Eighty percent of older Americans are healthy enough to engage in normal activities. Sixty four percent of Americans age 65 and older report no limitation in major activities. Only 20 percent of Americans age 65 and older report that they need assistance with basic daily activities. Rates of disability are continuing to decline for persons 65 and older.
Many older persons have an interest in sex and continue to engage in sexual activity, which plays an important role in their lives. We really are just the same as those folks in the sea of blondes, brunettes and redheads, right? Our looks may change, and perhaps fade, but maybe it would not be so fearful, making us so vulnerable, if we saw more of our glorious white, gray or speckled heads in the media. For now, we’ll just have to continue living the vibrant and active lives that we do – eventually others will take notice. Nadine Joy is the North Whidbey Senior Information and Assistance Specialist. Her office is located at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. She lives happily on beautiful Whidbey Island with her speckled-headed husband and orange cat.
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February 2014 that we will have fun. We will let you know the times soon.
TRAVEL Continued from page 4 beach for an exhilarating walk or hike. Afterwards, you are welcome to relax and rejuvenate in the Jacuzzi or spa. Dining choices include Emily’s with Oceanside dining and the Ocean Lounge. If you like prime rib, Wednesday Night is the Prime Rib Buffet. Oceanside rooms have gas burning fireplaces, coffee makers, free internet WiFi and more. The trip includes: transportation, two nights at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino and many senior perks. $50.00 deposit due by February 14 with final payment due February 28. There will be no refunds after February 21.
NORTHWEST WOMEN’S SHOW
CENTURY LINK EVENTS CENTER – SEATTLE
Friday, March 21, 2014 Cost: $30 Members $60.00 Non-Members Sign up and pay by March 14 Departure: 9:00am Return: 5:30-6:00pm A special day for you! Century Link will be bursting with entertainment, enlightenment and enrichment. 400 exhibits, 3 entertainment states, celebrities, over 50 seminars, fun and trendy fashions, The Firemen, favorite authors, new food products,
beauty and spa services and so much more! This is always an amazingly fantastic day. Come away with sacks of free goodies! Admission is $15.00 (discounts are available at Seattle area Safeways) Bring your friends!!!
IKEA Friday, March 28, 2014 Cost: $30 Members $60.00 Non-Members Sign up by March 21 Departure: 9:30am Return: 5:00-5:30pm Shopping IKEA is so much fun!! Everything from specialty items, textiles, kitchen, living room, bedroom, foods and more – many fun gift items! Enjoy lunch at the IKEA Café – sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, soups, and salads.
MYSTERY MATINEE: PETER PAN
MCINTYRE HALL, MT. VERNON
Sunday, March 30, 2014 Cost: $45 Member $75 Non-Member Sign up and pay by March 4 Departure: 12:30pm We now know that the Mystery Matinee is Peter Pan. It is a matinee, a no-host meal stop and we know
EXTENDED TRIPS ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND September 26 – October 3, 2014 7 nights and 8 days – 11 meals Cost: Double-$2,399, Single-$2,799 Price includes: RT air from Seattle, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, 11 meals, hometown transfers, tours. Cancellation Waiver and insurance is $175.00 per person. 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, from the cobblestone streets of Nantucket to a traditional cranberry bog. Step back in time at Plymouth Plantation. Enjoy a lobster feast and a gourmet meal on the Cape Cod Dinner Train. Visit Boston and Providence, the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, the lively artist colony of Provincetown and the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Please contact Pat Gardner for available brochure and more information: 279-4582 Also see Collette vacation on line: http://collettevacations.com/ link/580326
SAN JUAN EXPERIENCE THE VIKING STAR
September 22 – 24, 2014 3 days and 2 nights Cost: $675 - Dbl. Occ. Member $100 deposit at sign-up by March 1 Departure: 8:00am – September 22 Return: 6:00-6:30pm – September 24 Experience the highlights of summer in the Pacific Northwest on the San Juan Islands Explorer Tour. It is the perfect blend of wildlife viewing, unparalleled scenery, great food, comfy accommodations and historic sites on the San Juan Islands. The trip includes: transportation, 3 days of private cruising in the San Juan Islands, 2 nights in Friday Harbor, whale watching and wildlife viewing, 5 meals, 3 islands visits to Historic Rosario Resort and Roche Harbor, Lighthouses & State Part Islands, Beach Picnic on Sucia Island and Evening Wine Tasting Cruise featuring wines from a local San Juan winery. No refunds after March 1st. Final payment is due by June 1st.
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