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LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 9 • MARCH 2017

Important Things To Remember INTRODUCTION TO STORY TELLING STARTS Starts Thursday, April 6 • 1–3 PM Cost: $60/entire session 10 Weeks of two-hour long classes every Thursday

COUNTRY DANCE Friday, March 10 • 7 PM Cost: $5/single - $9/couple Join us the Second Friday of every month!

BROWN BAG LUNCH Friday, March 28 • 11:30 AM Cost: FREE Ever wonder what to do if you find an artifact while hiking? Join us as we hear from City of Oak Harbor Archaeologist Gideon Cauffman.

REIKI HEALING CLASS Tuesday, March 21 • 2–3 PM Cost: Free Free Reiki treatments to follow this class every Thursday, 12–2 PM at the Senior Center

BEGINNING GUITAR Every Tuesday & Friday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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NEW SESSION OF AGING MASTERY PROGRAM® BEGINS APRIL 4 The Oak Harbor Senior Center is pleased to announce the next session of the Aging Mastery Program® (AMP), a ten-class health and wellness program for adults 55 and over. AMP was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging well. The Oak Harbor Center is one of thirteen organizations in Washington selected to offer AMP.

4. Healthy Eating and Hydration: Review of nutrition as it relates to aging with a focus on strategies for incorporating healthy eating and hydration into daily routines.

AMP is a fun, innovative, and person-centered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. The program encourages mastery-developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being, and increased societal participation.

6. Medication Management: Best practices covering how to take medications as directed, how to store medications safely, and how to keep track of multiple medications.

AMP incorporates evidence-informed materials, expert speakers, group discussion and peer support to give participants the skills and tools to achieve measurable improvements.

8. Healthy Relationships: Exploration of the benefits of being socially active, as well as the risks of isolation with a focus on practical strategies for continuing to build and strengthen friendships and family connections as we age.

Satisfaction surveys have shown that 98% of participants said the class helped them improve the quality of their life, 98% of participants rated the quality of the program as excellent or good, and 99% of participants said the program was fun. The next session of the Aging Mastery Program® will be presented April 4 through May 4, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The following topics will be introduced (order may vary): 1. Navigating Longer Lives/The Basics of Aging Mastery: Introduction to the program and its philosophy with a special emphasis on the new realities of aging, making the most of the gift of longevity, and taking small steps to improve health, financial well-being, and quality of life.

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2. Exercise and You: Discussion of the importance of exercising both the mind and body with a focus on strategies for incorporating meditation, aerobics, strengthening, flexibility, and balance into daily routines.

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3. Sleep: Overview of how sleep patterns change as we age, the importance of monitoring the sleep cycle, and simple strategies to improve sleep.

Wednesdays • 4–6 PM Saturdays • 10 AM – 12 PM

5. Financial Fitness: Introduction to strategies for remaining economically secure in an era of longevity with an emphasis on setting financial goals and setting financial boundaries with friends and families.

7. Advance Planning: Guidance around key steps needed to manage health care, financial, and housing/care decisions with a focus on considering the role of personal values and beliefs in these decisions.

9. Falls Prevention: Overview of the importance of falls prevention among older adults, and strategies to prevent falling. AGING continued on page 2

INSIDE THIS EDITION The Write Stuff............................. 2 Activities & Events........................ 4 Calendar..................................... 4 Medicare Workshop..................... 4 Library Events.............................. 5 Menu.......................................... 5 Travel......................................... 6 Let’s Play Bridge........................... 6 Brown Bag Lunch......................... 7 Puzzles....................................... 7 Ambassadors............................... 8 Intro to Story Telling...................... 8

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Write Stuff Contributions by the Oak Harbor Senior Centers Creative Writing class

RECYCLING

“What now?”

Jim Milne, age 85

“We can’t discharge you until you’re paid up.”

“How are you feeling?” The doc looked honestly concerned. “Okay I guess, but…” “I know, you don’t look like you remember looking. That’s because we haven’t found a care for the disease that killed you in the 250 years you’ve been frozen, so we had to use a recycled body.” “Recycled?” “Yes, that’s common now.” “And the bill, 500 million?” “It’s been 250 years, inflation – and you should see our electric bill.” “But my trust fund and insurance?” “Used up – and cancelled. Sorry.”

“And if I can’t pay?” “We recycle.”

ASHES I picked up Mom’s ashes at the funeral parlor and took them home. My brother Donny was there. We’d have our little ceremony before we scattered her ashes. Mom was Irish, a real lady, but she liked her Guinness. Donny lit a couple candles; I got out two bottles of Guinness and glasses. We set the urn in the center of the table and prepared to drink a toast to Mom. I had a though. “Shall I pour a little in there for mom?” I nodded at the urn. “Better not, or we’ll never get her out of there.’

History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day–Friday, March 17–millions of people will don green and celebrate the Irish with parades and good cheer. But few St. Patrick’s Day revelers have a clue about St. Patrick, the historical figure, according to the author of St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography. “The modern celebration of St. Patrick’s Day really has almost nothing to do with the real man,” said classics professor Philip Freeman of Luther College in Iowa. Who Was the Man Behind St. Patrick’s Day? The real St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish. He was born in Britain around A.D. 390 to an aristocratic Christian family. What’s more, Patrick professed no interest in Christianity as a young boy, Freeman noted. At 16, Patrick’s world turned: He was kidnapped and sent overseas to tend sheep as a slave in the chilly, mountainous countryside of Ireland for seven years. “It was just horrible for him,” Freeman said. “But he got a religious conversion while he was there and became a very deeply believing Christian.” St. Patrick’s Disembodied Voices According to folklore, a voice came to Patrick in his dreams, telling him to escape. He found passage on a pirate ship back to Britain, where he was reunited with his family. The voice then told him to go back to Ireland.

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10. Community Engagement: Introduction to the value of continuing contribution and small acts of kindness with a focus on identifying personal aptitudes for meaningful volunteer and civic opportunities. Participation in the Aging Mastery Program® is free to Oak Harbor Senior Center members, non-members may register for $40. Class size is limited, please register early! For more information, or to register for AMP, please call the Senior Center at 279-4580.

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“He gets ordained as a priest from a bishop, and goes back and spends the rest of his life trying to convert the Irish to Christianity,” Freeman said. Patrick’s work in Ireland was tough– he was constantly beaten by thugs, harassed by the Irish royalty, and admonished by his British superiors. After he died March 17, 461, Patrick was largely forgotten. But slowly, mythology grew around Patrick, and centuries later he was

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock According to St. Patrick’s Day lore, Patrick used the three leaves of a shamrock to explain the Christian holy trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. No Snakes in Ireland One St. Patrick myth is the claim he banished snakes from Ireland.No snakes exist on the island today, Freeman said–but they never did. Ireland, after all, is surrounded by icy ocean waters–much too cold to allow snakes to migrate from Britain or anywhere else. Since snakes often represent evil in literature, “when Patrick drives the snakes out of Ireland, it is symbolically saying he drove the old, evil, pagan ways out of Ireland [and] brought in a new age,” Freeman said. St. Patrick’s Day: Made in America? Until the 1970s, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland was a minor religious holiday. A priest would acknowledge the feast day, and families would celebrate with a big meal, but that was about it. “St. Patrick’s Day was basically invented in America by Irish-Americans,” Freeman said. Irish-American history expert Timothy Meagher said Irish charitable organizations originally celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with banquets in places such as Boston, MA; Savannah, GA; and Charleston, SC. Today, the U.S. tradition of St. Patrick’s Day parades, packed pubs, and green silliness has invaded Ireland with full force, said Freeman, the classics professor. The country, he noted, figured out the popularity of St. Patrick’s Day was a good way to boost spring tourism. “Like anybody else,” he said, “they can take advantage of a good opportunity.”

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honored as the patron saint of Ireland, Freeman noted.

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Activities & Events In March If you aren’t a member and are interested in our Center please feel free to come visit us anytime Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or give us a call, (360) 279-4580.

come. Contact Ruth Hancock at 675-4086 for more information. WHIDBEY ISLAND STAMP CLUB: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations. Contact Lee Dougherty, (360) 675-9674.

POOL ROOM: The pool room is open to games every day of the week, M-F, 8:30am4:30pm. Free.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Friday of every month at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Facilitator is Carolyn Hansen at (360) 279-1785.

WHIDBEY ISLAND GEM CLUB: 1st Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Contact Chip Batcheller, (360) 679-9397. LAPIDARY CLUB: Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 9am. Contact Paul Carter, (360) 679-4128.

FITNESS PROGRAMS

QUILTING GROUP: Mondays and Fridays, 9am. Free.

ENHANCE FITNESS EXERCISE: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 AM; Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 2 PM, $25 month

THE KNITTING CIRCLE: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm. The group welcomes anyone who knits, crochets, or does any other kind of needle craft. Free

YOGA: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:309:30am, $25 a month CLOGGING: Mondays, 3pm-4pm, $25/ month

TAI CHI & QI GONG: Mondays, 5pm. Fridays, 9:30am. Please call Marvin Reed to register, (360) 320-0967. Beginners Welcome. NINTENDO Wii BOWLING: Mondays, 10am. Newcomers welcome. Free. PING PONG: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30pm-3pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm. Free. NEW PLAYERS WELCOME.

FOOT CARE CLINIC: Appointments are available by calling the Front Desk at (360) 2794580. The Foot Care Clinic is at the Center’s Modular Building.

SOCIAL EVENTS WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS OF WHIDBEY ISLAND: 2nd Friday of the month, 5pm at San Remo. Breakfast every Sunday at San Remo. Dinner every Sunday night. Contact Roz Davis, (360) 675-3171, for dinner location and Phyllis Hofkamp, (360) 675-3628, for information. OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Performances are the 1st Friday of each month, 6:30pm.

LINE DANCE: Tuesdays, 12pm-2pm; Fridays, 1pm-2pm with Instructor Jean. $10/month

COUNTRY DANCE: 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm – 10pm. Admission is $5 per person, $9 per couple, $1 discount for Center Members. Open to the public.

GAMES BUNKO: Mondays, 12pm. No sign up necessary. BEGINNERS WELCOME.

CHESS: Tuesdays, 11:30am. Free.

CRIBBAGE: Thursdays, 12pm–3pm. Free. PINOCHLE: Tuesdays, 6pm; Fridays, 12:30pm (Potluck); Saturdays, 9:30am. Free.

ART/ EDUCATION CLASSES SVC HISTORY CLASS: Thursdays, 1pm. Class is scheduled on the College Quarter System. Registration is required through Skagit Valley College. ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS: Mondays, 1-4 pm. All mediums. $5 a session. MAC SIG: 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free. WIRE WRAP: Thursdays, 7pm. Create unique jewelry. Materials for first project will be provided for free. Contact Dick James at (360) 675-9396. W.I.G.S (WHIDBEY ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SEARCHERS CLUB MEETING): 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1pm; 2720 Heller Road, Fire Station #25. March 14th meeting will feature a presentation by 3 members of the Whidbey Island Chapter of the American Association of University Women. All are wel-

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ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT: For information regarding additional Caregiver Support Groups, please contact Monique Olvera, Senior Information and Assistance/ Family Caregiver Support Specialist at (360) 675-0311.

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OAK HARBOR HEARING AID SERVICE: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1-3 pm. Call the Senior Center for appointments, (360) 279-4580 or call Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, (360) 675-5193.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets at the Oak Harbor Senior Center the 3rd Thursday and last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Contact Regency for additional information (360) 279-0933.

MEXICAN TRAIN: Tuesdays, 11am. No sign up necessary. Free. PARTY BRIDGE: Wednesdays, 12:30pm. RSVP by Monday.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Thursday of the month, 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Facilitated by Heidi Kuzina of Summer Hill Assisted Living and Karen Cowgill of Home Place Special Care Center. For information call Heidi at (360) 679-1400. Held at 165 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor.

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MARCH MONDAY 9 Quilting 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Wii Bowling 11:30 Lunch 12 Bunco 12:30 Ping Pong 1 Art with Dottie 2 Exercise 3 Clogging 5 Tai Chi

TUESDAY 8:30 Yoga 9 Lapidary 11 Mexican Train 11 Naturopathic Healing 11:30 Chess 12 Line Dance 12-4 SHIBA Counseling 1 Knitting Circle 1 MAC SIG (2nd Tues) 2 Vision Impaired Support Group (4th Tues) 3:30 Guitar 6 Pinochle 7 Stamp Club (2nd & 4th Tues)

WEDNESDAY 9 Lapidary 9:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Party Bridge 12:30 Ping Pong 2 Exercise 2 Caregiver Support Group (Last Wed)

THURSDAY 8:30 Yoga 9:30 Exercise 10 Creative Writing 12 Reiki Treatments 12:30 Cribbage 1 Intro to Story Telling 1 SVC History Class 2 Caregiver Support Group (3rd Thurs) 7 Wire Wrap

FRIDAY 9 Quilting 9:30 Tai Chi 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Pinochle 1 Line Dance 2 Exercise 3:30 Guitar 6:30 Old Time Fiddlers (1st Fri) 7 Country Dance (2nd Fri)

SATURDAY Ping Pong Billiards Pinochle

Getting Ready for Medicare Workshop Friday, March 3 • 1 PM

Turning 65? This workshop is designed especially for people new to Medicare in the next 6 months or those who want to know more about Medicare benefits and costs. Topics will include: • Medicare Part A or Hospital Insurance • Medicare Part B or Health Insurance

Our discussion will include the differences between "Medigap" (supplemental) insurance and the various Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C plans. You will learn which plans are available on Whidbey Island, the differences in benefits and rates. Join us! A FREE workshop and no preregistration is required.

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March Library Events WHIDBEY ISLAND HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

two climate leaders talking about the current state of climate policy and how climate inaction disproportionately threatens younger generations and lower income groups. Funded by Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and generous community supporters.

What is craniosacral therapy and how does it work? Learn about this effective form of light-touch body work and how it can help heal injuries, stress, pain, and trauma. Presented by Patricia Handrich Rohan, LMP, CCSP.

RETOLD TALES THROUGH FILM: “MALEFICENT”

Thursday, March 2 • 2–3 PM

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2013 Thursday, March 9 • 2–3:30 PM

Develop your digital literacy skills by learning the basics of Microsoft Word. In this hands-on class you’ll learn to create and save a document, print, and utilize other useful commands. This class is intended for computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration required. Registration Ends 10 AM, March 9 Contact Number: (360) 675-5115

WOMEN IN HISTORY WITH FRIENDS OF THE OAK HARBOR LIBRARY

Saturday, March 25 • 2–4 PM

Before she cursed an infant child to die, Maleficent was a young fairy that believed in the good of the world. Learn the origins of the evil fairy in this retelling of Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale, “The Sleeping Beauty”. Free popcorn and movie provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

MEET AUTHOR J.A. JANCE Friday, March 31 • 12–1:30 PM

Meet J.A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author and Anthony, Shamus, and Dilys Award finalist. Jance has written over 50 novels of mystery and suspense including the J.P. Beaumont, Walker Family, Ali Reynolds, and Joanna Brady series. Book signing and sales immediately following program. Seating is limited and registration is required. Registration opens March 1; register online, by phone at 360-675-5115, or at the library.

Thursday, March 16 • 3–4 PM

Remembering and recounting tales of our ancestors’ talents, sacrifices, and commitments inspires today’s generations and opens the way to the future. Friends of the Oak Harbor Library and Whidbey Island American Association of University Women present portrayals of three important women in history.

ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE Monday, March 20 • 6:30–8 PM

Basic astronomy principles and other select topics presented by members of the Island County Astronomical Society. ICAS is dedicated to astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. No experience necessary. Will meet in OAK 306

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN NON-TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONS Thursday, March 23 • 4–5 PM

Meet a panel of professional women who are experts in their fields, sharing stories of their career challenges and successes. Learn what it takes to rise to the top in male-dominant professions and be ready to be inspired!

CLIMATE ACTION: WHAT NOW? Friday, March 24 • 7–9 PM

The second annual Trudy Sundberg Lecture will kick off Friday evening at the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. KC Golden (350. org) and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez (Earth Guardians) will share the stage – two different generations speaking about their respective experiences in the world of climate change. Adults and teens will not want to miss these

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Seafood Fettucini

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Salisbury Steak & Potatoes

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French Dip w/Au Jus

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Meaty Lasagna & Salad

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Chef’s Choice

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Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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Roasted Rosemary Chicken

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Southwest Chicken Salad

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BBQ Chicken

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Chef’s Choice

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St. Patty’s Corned Beef & Cabbage

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Chicken Strip Basket w/Sauce

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Chicken & Poutine

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Terrific Taco Soup

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Chef’s Choice

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Fish Alyeska w/Cream Sauce

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Sesame Chicken

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Best Reuben Sandwich

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Oven Fried Chicken

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Four Cheese Ziti Bake w/Marinara

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March Travel Log YOUR CHOICE: ALDERWOOD MALL OR TULALIP CASINO We are combining 2 fun events in one day! You can choose to be dropped off at Tulalip Casino for the day or stay on the bus to enjoy shopping at Alderwood Mall. Pickup will be at both locations. Enjoy the casino with lunch on your own or shop the many wonderful stores at Alderwood and choose from a variety of great restaurants. Join us! Monday, March 20 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Cost: $27 Members $37 Non-Members

SHEN YUN The authentic Chinese culture Shen Yun presents can’t be seen in any other show. Incorporating profound wisdom from each dynasty and era along with a vast repertoire of tumbling techniques – it is the epitome of China’s traditional aesthetics shaped through five millennia of civilization. Experience what dance can be. Join us for this historical moment. This will be an unforgettable journey. Saturday, April 8 9 AM – 6:30 PM Cost: $129 Member $155 Non-Members

LET’S PLAY BRIDGE By Dan Branscum

♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ Bridge is a hugely popular card game that, in its modern form, has been around since the 1930’s. Wellknown bridge players include Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. They and the more than 164,000 active members of the American Contract Bridge League often take cards in hand for an enjoyable 3 ½ hr. competitive duplicate bridge game. One group that discovered the game in recent years is the ever present bunch of Baby Boomers. It’s a fantastic game where you can meet new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. The game is played by 4 people who play in partnership with the person sitting across the table from themselves. You use a normal 52 card deck and the object is to win as many tricks as possible in each hand. After the cards are dealt, each person makes “A Bid” which tells the something about their hand, how many tricks they might be able to win and which is their best suit. The pair that eventually bids the highest will name the “Trump suit”; if they want to have a trump. Otherwise, the hand in played in “No Trump”. After all the bidding is done, the play commences. A person starts out by playing a card. Everyone has to follow suit if they can. If they can’t, they may choose to play a trump card. The highest card wins, unless a trump card comes in. In that case, the highest trump card wins the trick. If you win, then you lead the next card. The hand concludes after 13 rounds of play. You tally up the number of tricks you won and record the score. Cards are shuffled and dealt again for the next hand. Here is an example hand. Try laying the cards out on the table. It’s easier to see and keep track of the play by turning the cards over as each one is used. The final contract is 3NT by South. That means they must win 9 tricks. Since South is the highest bidder, they will play the hand. He decides to go with “no Trump.” West leads first, so she plays the 7 of ♠. North: ♠JT92 ♥Q95 ♦KT7 ♣A64

West: ♠A874 ♥A63 ♦32 ♣8752 East: ♠53 ♥842 ♦J9854 ♣Q93 South: ♠KQ6 ♥KJT7 ♦AQ6 ♣KJT North will win with the Jack and lead another Spade to push out the Ace. (If West refuses to play it on the 2nd trick, North will keep leading, and winning Spade tricks until the Ace drops. West will lead a small diamond, hoping her partner has winners there. But, not to be. South will win 3 more tricks. After winning the K of diamonds north leads a small club, winning with the South Ten. The only thing left to do is to play hearts until the Ace of hearts wins one. Whatever West leads will allow South to win the remaining tricks. This is known as “taking your losers to establish your winners.” The two missing Aces are the key losers. Leading a small club through East’s Queen (a finesse) sets up a 3rd club winner and a successful 9 trick hand. There are plenty of opportunities to play or learn the game. So if interested, give Dan a call at (360) 7202727 for details.

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March 6 or March 20, 12 PM • Cost: Free Are you a beginner and interested in learning how to play Bridge? Have you played Bridge for years but want to update your skills? Classes will start in April based on the desires of the group. Everyone is welcome! Can’t make the meetings but want to share your thoughts? Please call (360) 720-2727.

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MARCH BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES March 28 11:30am • FREE

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Ever wonder what to do if you find an artifact while hiking? Join us as we hear from City of Oak Harbor Archaeologist Gideon Cauffman. Gideon grew up in Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. He is a member of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and became interested in archaeology at the age of 16 while working on the Sequim Bypass Archaeological site. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Washington State University and a Master’s of Science in Resource Management from Central Washington University. During his presentation Gideon will be sharing about cultural resource management, local field work and there will be an opportunity for questions!

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