LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 8 • FEBRUARY 2017
Important Things To Remember TIME TOGETHER ADULT DAY SERVICES Center Will Be Closed President’s Day: Monday, February 20
Time Together Adult Day Services has openings for Oak Harbor Residents starting April 2017!
Thursday, February 9 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Time Together has been a valued service of Senior Services of Island County for almost 20 years, and is Whidbey Island’s only Adult Day Program. Senior adults with physical or cognitive impairments associated with stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and other physical conditions face challenges that can lead to social isolation and depression.
COUNTRY DANCE
Participants in this adult day program enjoy a unified, uplifting community that is uniquely theirs. They are among friends who are happy to hear their stories, learn about their lives and reminisce.
VALENTINE’S DAY OPEN HOUSE
Friday, February 10 • 7:00 PM Cost: $5/single - $9/couple Join us the Second Friday of every month!
BEGINNING GUITAR
Start Date: Tuesday, February 21 Cost: $20/hour Classes are every Tuesday & Friday for 12 weeks from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
INVITATION TO JOIN US IN THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE!
When at Time Together, they form a cohesive “family” where differences are accepted, where laughter, tears and precious moments are shared. Enriching activities enjoyed by Time Together participants include music, dancing, exercise for the body and mind, hands-on creative projects, outings, gardening, lively discussions, and games. If you are a caregiver, you need to stay physically and emotionally healthy, and to do that you need time and space from your role as caregiver. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for social engagement for your loved one who might otherwise be isolated at home. Time Together will be offered in Oak Harbor Wednesdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. If you would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Program Director, Mel Watson, (360) 321-1600 ext. 29.
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Friday, March 17 • Parade Time: 4 PM
Walk or take a ride in the Center bus! Sign up at the Senior Center in person or by calling (360) 279-4583. Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner together after the parade at the American Legion!
INDOOR PICKLEBALL HAS STARTED! Wednesdays 4-6 PM Saturdays 10-12 AM
Oak Harbor Christian School Gym located at 675 E. Whidbey Ave.
BIG THANKS TO ISLAND THRIFT! Did you know that Island Thrift has been providing monthly financial support to the Senior Center for many years! In fact they recently approved our request for a monthly support amount of $1200. This ISLAND THRIFT continued on page 2
The Write Stuff..........................2 Travel......................................3 Menu.......................................4 Activities & Events.....................4 Calendar..................................5 Brown Bag Lunch Series.............6 Classes....................................6 Library Events............................7 Puzzles....................................7 Genealogical Searchers & Inter-Generational Opportunity....8