Second Wind for Seniors January, 2014

LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 8 • JANUARY 2014

Caregiver Education And Support Group Support Group provides support and education for caregivers When loved ones are placed into the role of providing care for family or friends, they are often unprepared for the stress that can result. Feelings of guilt, depression, and anxiety are common among caregivers. Often caregivers pour their energy into caring for loved ones at the expense of their own health. Caregivers deserve care of their own. Senior Services of Island County and the Oak Harbor Senior Center, is proud to announce the “Caregiver Education and Support Group” led by Caregiver Specialists, Nadine Joy and Julie Fontaine of Senior Services of Island County. Topics and discussion will focus on maximizing resources, enhancing coping skills, building relationships with peers, and increasing care giving competence.

The group will meet the third Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3 pm, beginning Wednesday, February 19th.

To register, please call the Oak Harbor Senior Information and Assistance office at 360-675-0311. The meetings will take place at Summer Hill in Oak Harbor (165 SW 6th Avenue).

The group is open to any adult caring for a family member or friend.

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

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TRAVELPALOOSA Where in the World would you like to go? Travel 2014 invites you to TravelPaloosa on Thursday, January 23 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Meet members of the Travel Committee to see what adventures await you. Tour Representatives with Collette Vacations, San Juan Cruises, Deception Pass Tours and other vendors, will be on hand to answer questions and share information about upcoming trips. Sandy Mulkey with Regency, will demonstrate and give travel tips on packing in “What Do I Really Need To Bring?” There will be Wine Tasting with Kathy Rix, promoting wines from local Whidbey Island wineries. Interest sheets will be available for future trips such as Sun Mountain Lodge, Golf Packages, Cruises, and more. The Travel Committee wants to know what’s on your Bucket List. Bring your ideas and suggestions. Meet fellow travelers. Door Prizes. Refreshments. Admission is free. Wine Tasting-$5.00 donation.

RSVP by calling 279-4580.

“Travel should nourish the soul, renew the spirit, and reju-

venate the body. It should provide a sense of pampered relaxation, enriching experiences, and perfect memories that sustain you through the stresses of daily living. Travel, relaxation is medically recommended or required by most countries to maintain optimal health.” “The World is a Book and those who do not travel, read only one page.”

-St. Augustine

North Whidbey Island Holistic Health Fair both non-invasive and geared toward prevention of illness, with the intention to enhance optimal health.

Have you heard of Reiki and wondered what it is – or how to pronounce it? Or questioned if acupuncture could help that low back pain? What are hypnotherapy and aromatherapy and Therapeutic Touch, and how can they improve your health? Come to the Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association (WIHHA) FREE Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, January 18 from 1 - 4 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center and get answers to these questions!

The fair will feature member practitioners, many of whom will be offering free mini-treatments as well as information about their techniques and how they can help. If you’ve always wanted to learn about the different types of holistic practices available

on Whidbey, now’s your chance.

WIHHA (pronounced “whee-haw!”) is an association of over 30 holistic health providers on Whidbey Island.

Our mission is to promote quality of life, inspire health and wellness, and increase awareness of holistic health in our community through education and outreach.

We believe in the power of the human body to heal itself. By approaching health in a holistic manner, we first consider the innate wisdom of the body and then seek to balance, support and improve the individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Holistic approaches can be used as an alternative to or to complement allopathic methods, such as drugs or surgery. This approach to health is

NEW SAFE DRIVING COURSE AARP Smart Driver Course will boost safety awareness, refresh and improve driving skills, minimize crash risk, increase confidence, and maintain independences. Check your Insurance for discounts. Class will be held at the Oak Harbor Senior Center Saturday Feb 1, from 9-5pm. Cost is $15 AARP members and $20 Non-members. Must register at the Oak Harbor Senior Center or call 279- 4580. Class is limited to 20 people. PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH.

WIHHA members will donate their time to help improve the health of Whidbey residents, and all treatments at the Fair are free. We will also hold a raffle for member gift certificates and books, to benefit the Senior Center. Get there early to take advantage of as many techniques as possible!

To learn more about WIHHA or the Holistic Health Fair, contact Lynne Donnelly at (360) 544-8445, send an e-mail to WIHHAmail@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.WIHHA. com/category/events.

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The Shortest Distance

BY Roxann Dunn-Terry

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

Words Of Wisdom Out of the mouths of babes…

When my children were little and said something out of the ordinary, I just thought they were being cute. Little kids saying cute things. For instance, when my son was in second grade he drew a picture of Abraham Lincoln reading in front of a fireplace with logs burning. Pretty sophisticated for a second grader I thought. It was illustrating a poem their teacher had them write out (practicing printing). I asked him where he got the idea for the picture (thinking he must have seen it in a book). He looked at me like I was from another planet then said, “I looked it up in my mind.” We got quite a chuckle from that.

Cute. Years later I realize how profound that was for describing the ability to create – I looked it up in my mind. Another time I got a call from the school to bring clean pants for my daughter. She had an accident at school and needed clean pants and underwear. When I got there, she was sniffling and I asked her what happened. She looked up at me, started crying again and said, “Oh mommy, my bottom threw up.” Once again, cute. Later I realized, Wow, that is the most accurate description I have ever heard for diarrhea.

I have the great privilege of helping to raise my granddaughter, The Princess.

This time around I better appreciate the wonders of childhood, slow down and enjoy it like I never did as a parent. One draw back is I can’t spoil her or indulge her and then send her home for someone else to deal with it. I never believed in doing that anyway. I’ve always felt we do the children in our lives a great disservice by not helping them to have good manners, a helping attitude, thinking of others before oneself, be a good citizen and always say their prayers. I believe in children having routines, chores, responsibilities and consequences. Parents and Grandparents need unconditional love and lots of patience.

Through The Princess’s eyes, I see the wonderful world we live, in different ways. She reminds me of the important things such as feeding the bunnies that live under the rhodie bush, do not mow down the fairies circles, collect abandoned bird nests, leave no seashells alone on the beach. We shouldn’t talk naughty or hurt peoples feelings by telling them to go to their room.

Make sure everybody has a cookie. If Charlie Brown is your friend you should give him a valentine. Be nice.

Instead of cute, I recognize them as words of wisdom from the mouths of babes. My favorite was after she and Granddad went Christmas shopping together. The Princess was bubbling over with excitement over the gifts she bought for mama and Nana. After describing mama’s gifts and swearing granddad to secrecy, she looked at me and said, “I’m going to stop talking now, it’s too easy for secrets to slip out.” Wow, I thought. The tongue is in a slippery place. When we talk too much, a lot of things can slip out. Words of Wisdom from a little child.

Side note: As I write this we are only 10 days away from Christmas. The Princess has made rubber band bracelets for 24 children and teacher in her first grade class, 14 bracelets for children and teacher at Sunday School, another 20 for family and friends. The bracelets are in Christmas colors; rainbow colors, primary colors and a few that are favorite colors of the receiver. Last night she asked me, “Nana, is Santa Clause going to visit me this year?” I asked her, “Do you believe in Santa?” “Oh yes.” “Of course he’s coming, as long as you believe in Santa, he will always come.” “Oh I believe Nana, I believe.” “Good” I replied, “Because when people quit believing in Santa, all they get for Christmas is underwear.”

Happy New Year! May you have Peace and Joy this coming year.

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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!

Winter Tea Party Raffle Snuggle up on a cold winter’s day with Winter Tea Party. Ann Lizak has donated a basket filled with everything you need to warm up.

Included in the basket are three boxes of tea, chocolate aroma candle, cookies, chocolates, a teapot, two tea cups, cozy and tea light, Village sugar and creamer.

All you will need is your blankie and a good book. Tickets are $1 and available at the front desk.

Drawing will be held Friday, January 31.

GAMES $25 Jackpot Bingos Feeling Lucky? Regency on Whidbey will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo on Thursday, January 2, Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center on Thursday, January 9; Edward Jones on Thursday, January 16;. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available for $1.

Bingo is played Thursdays from 12 – 3 pm.

Nintendo Wii Bowling 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.

Chess Players

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 Class 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

Tuesdays – 11:30 am.

Mah Jongg 2nd & 4th Wednesdays – 10 am – 2 pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact Irene Ruiz – 240-0840 or Sandi Carrothers – 675-1306.

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

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

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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Health Briefs Senior Services of Island County

Parkinson’s Support Group

On-Site Chair Massage

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.

Jan 3 at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 2791785.

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, Jan 13 & 27 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.

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, Jan 2, 2:30-4:30 pm. Facilitated by Wendy Sines of HomePlace Special Care Center. For information call Wendy at 360-279-2555.

Foot Care Clinic Appointments are available for Wednesday, Jan 22. 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 Mondays, Jan 13 & 27 from 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580. Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 675-5193.

JANUARY EVENTS OLD TIME FIDDLERS The Old Time Fiddlers will play Friday, Jan 3 at 6:30 pm 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, Jan 10 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 Lunch this month. Meet at Zorba’s for fun and great food on Wednesday, Jan 15 at 1 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by Jan 10. (Gratuities not included.)

M.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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 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 Nonprobate successions, Real Estate and other properties, Small Claims and other litigation matters. Next clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 21.

Vision Impaired Support Group Tuesday, Jan 28, at 2 pm. For information, call the Center at 279-4580.

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.

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.

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! 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 islandwide 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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January trips

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22 - Mystery Lunch 23 – TravelPalooza!

25 – Buon Appetito – Mt. Vernon 28 – Costco Tour - Burlington Complete descriptions found in the 2013 Fall Travel Brochure!

TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATE

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 Save Gas and Leave The Driving To Us! JANUARY TRIPS 4 – EVITA! -Paramount Seattle 6 – Angel of The Winds Casino 9 – Winter Travel Sign-Up 11 - Les Miserables – Everett Performing Arts 12 – Rigoletto – Seattle Opera 20 – Tulalip Casino

zling 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.

16 Seats. Final Payment due now.

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 Brochure.

COSTCO TOUR MT. VERNON

BUON APPETITO MT. VERNON

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 daz-

ing. He will prepare a delectable lunch for us whilst we watch and admire his skilled hand conjure up this surpass, all the time sipping on a glass of their special wine. Includes Cooking demonstration, lunch and transportation. (No re-funds after January 10.)

14 seats. Sign up with payment by January 13.

Saturday, January 25, 2014 Cost: $65 Member $95 Non-Member Departure: 9:30 am Return: 2-2:30 pm Be one of the first 14 people to join Lauraine for an authentic, Italian cooking class demonstration. We will watch, Chef Alberto Candivi transport us back to old Italy with the magical aromas of his country’s cook-

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Cost: $20 Member $50 Non-Member Departure: 9:00 am Return: 3-3:30 pm Get a look at the behind the scenes of Costco. We’ll start off with Costco muffins and juice then tour several departments. Discover the savings in Pharmacy, Vision, Hearing and Photo. After the tour, time for some shopping at Cascade Mall. A nohost lunch stop is planned. Includes Costco tour and transportation.

20 seats. Sign up with payment by January 21.

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WINTER PREPAREDNESS Here are some tips for staying warm and safe when the snow begins to fall and the power outages begin.

• Keep extra water on hand.

• If you have a woodstove or fireplace, make sure you have plenty of wood in stock.

• Fill your pantry with plenty of non-perishable foods.

• Make sure to have plenty of lanterns and flashlights with fresh batteries.

• Keep extra blankets and warm clothing handy.

• Let your neighbors know how you are doing.

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

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8:45 – Yoga 9:30 – Aerobic Exercises 9:30 – Nintendo Wii Bowling 10 – Creative Writing 12-3 – Bingo 12:30 – Cribbage 1 – SVC History Class 4-7 – TRAVELPALOOZA! 7 – Wire Wrap

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8:30-3 – Winter Travel Sign-up!

9:30 – Aerobic Exercises 9:30 – Nintendo Wii Bowling 10 – Creative Writing 12-3 – Jack Pot Bingo Harbor Tower Village 12:30 – Cribbage 1 – SVC History Class 7 – Wire Wrap

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9 – Quilting 9:30 – Tai Chi 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Pinochle

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January Special Interest Groups New England Group Will recess for January.

com for more information; also, Gordon Garnhart garnhart@ whidbey.net

potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397.

MAC Computer Seminar

Wire Wrap

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 Jan. 14, at 1 pm. We are having Teru Lundsten, Personal Historian. She will discuss the value of life review, which motivates her to do profiles of people in the area.

Then she will describe how she works (perhaps describing her ideal client), and finally lead an exploratory discussion of how the fields of genealogy and personal history are related. Please bring your questions to see if she can help. All are welcome.

Refreshments and drawings. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock

Monthly seminar scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1 pm.

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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, Jan 8 at 7 pm. There will be a general meeting

MENU - JANUARY WEEK 1

Thursdays, 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.

JANUARY EVENTS AT OAK HARBOR LIBRARY

Free digital books from your Sno-Isle Libraries Download Books from OverDrive ANDROID BASICS Monday, Jan 6 at 2 pm iOS BASICS Wednesday, Jan 8 at 10 am Learn how to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library using the OverDrive Media Console.

Discover the ever expanding collection of titles available to you from Sno-Isle Libraries. Bring your library card, Adobe ID, and your Android phone or tablet or your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch charged and ready to go! Space is limited, please preregister. Please register for an Adobe ID before the class at www.adobe.com/account/sign-in. adobedotcom.html. Contact library staff if you need assistance.

Kindle Basics: Download Books from OverDrive Saturday, Jan 4 at 10 am Thursday, Jan 9 at 2 pm

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Oven ‘Fried’ Chicken

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Turkey Pot Pie

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Reuben Sandwich

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Four Cheese Ziti Bake

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Tomato Bisque & Sandwich

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Seafood Fettucini Alfredo

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Swedish Meatballs

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Baked Potato Bar w/Veggies

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Meatloaf w/Gravy

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Tilapia w/Mango Salsa

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Chicken Parmesan

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Hawaiian Pizza & Caesar Salad

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Matt’s Delicious Clam Chowder

Thursday, Jan 16 at 3 pm. Winners of the Spirit of Writing Contest read from their new anthology, “In the Spirit of Writing 2013.” The program includes refreshments and an opportunity to meet the authors.

Open to everyone. Supported by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library and Whidbey Island Writers Association.

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Sloppy Joe on Wheat Bun

Mystery Book Lovers

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Italian Delight

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Creamy Ham & Potato Casserole

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Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables

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Meaty Lasagna w/Marinara

Thursday, Jan 30 at 3 pm. Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of mysteries by Peter May. Books available for checkout at the library.

Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

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Chef’s Choice

Oak Harbor Book Group

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Friday, Jan 31 at 11 am. Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome

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membership. Interested and 675 -4086. randrhancock@frontier.

Meal Sites of & the Hours

CAM BEY APARTMENTS 50 N. Main, Coupeville Mon. - 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

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, Jan 4 at 2 pm. Discover and explore the resources of the library with “Oz: the Great and Powerful.”

A small-time circus magician with dubious ethics is hurled away from Kansas to the vibrant land of Oz. He puts his magical arts to use to transform himself not only into the powerful Wizard of Oz, but into a better man. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Learn how to download free books from the library to your Kindle.

Discover the ever expanding collection of titles available from SnoIsle Libraries. For a fully interactive experience, bring your library card number and fully-charged Kindle, along with its USB/charging cable.

NOTE: You will also need your Amazon logon and password. Space is limited; please preregister for the session of your choice.

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January 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.

medias. of Cost is $5 per sessionMembers / $10 Non-Members.

RSVP by calling 279-4580.

WOOD CARVING

Winter Schedule Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am

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

Muscle Conditioning - M & W, 9:30 am

LINE DANCE

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 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 For beginners to experts, a continuing painting class, Mondays, from 1-4 pm. Work in any and all paint

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

HULA CLASSES 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

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. Contac her at Cambey, Senior Services, 674-4886.

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.

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CHINATOWN SEATTLE

NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Thursday, February 6, 2014 Costs: $30-Members $60 Non-members Departure: 8:00 am Return: 6-6:30 pm Every Winter Brings A Spring!

Here’s your chance to get ready for Spring. The annual NW Flower and Garden Show at the Convention Center in downtown Seattle. From greenhouses to gardening tools, bulbs to botanical art, you will find all things related to plants, gardens and outdoor living. Over 75 nurseries, 35 Educational /Garden Resource Center organizations and 250 other exhibitors display their wares. In the Small Space Showcase, 16 luscious container gardens offer lots of practical ideas and inspiration, for apartment and condo dwellers. Pay own admission.

20 Seats. Sign up with payment by January 30.

Saturday, February 8, 2014 Cost: $30 Member $60 Non-Member Departure: 8:30 am Return: 5 - 5:30 pm Celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse. Enjoy a day on your own in Chinatown where you may explore around, visit the Wing Luke Museum, shop and eat at Uwajimaya or eat at one of the other restaurants in the area.

20 seats.

Sign up with payment by January 30.

EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2014 Brochures available at the Travel Desk

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 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 collettevacations.com/link/578355

ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND 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, Plymouth 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 collettevacations.com/link/580326

TRAINS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES July 19 - 27, 2014 8 Nights / 9 Days - 12 Meals Don‚t Miss Out!

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