LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 6 • NOVEMBER 2014
Oak Harbor Ceremony Honors Whidbey Veterans The sTriKinG TreMors By Barb Spence
Hello Wii!!! The introduction of the Nintendo Wii and its sports and fitness games has greatly expanded the appeal of video games — especially among senior citizens. And Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center is right on top of the game. Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am, the Striking Tremors gather in the Wii Room at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center and compete for top scores, taking the sport rather seriously. They’re not the only seniors taking Wii bowling seriously: There are 186 teams and more than 1,000 bowlers in the throes of a virtual competition from California to New York as part of the National Senior League’s 2014 Wii bowling competition. Our Striking Tremors haven’t participated nationally, but could because they are that good! I’ve watched them! They are great! Nintendo created the hardware and software that are behind Wii bowling with an eye toward expanding the traditional gaming demographic. “I think what we were able to do was to make video games fun, accessible for a group of consumers who never had thought of themselves as video gamers before,” says Reggie FilsAime, president of Nintendo America. For seniors, part of the appeal of Wii bowling is the nostalgia. It mimics the moves a bowler makes in an actual bowling alley, only players don’t have to reserve a lane, don bowling shoes or pick up a heavy ball. They just have to be able to wave their hand. It may be a virtual game played on a large flat-screen TV, but when a team member, lunges forward and releases the invisible bowling ball with the hand-held controller, the emotions are 100 percent real. There is applause, victory dances and shouts from the team. Virtual sports also create a set of excuses. If a player doesn’t get the strike he/she wants, it can be blamed on the batteries in the controller. The Striking Tremors welcome any challengers and would love a little competition. So, put together a team and we’ll get a tournament going…and then who knows… on to Nationals for OHSC!
A Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who have served and those who are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States will be held Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 AM at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center. This ceremony follows the third annual Oak Harbor Veterans Day Parade, which will take place Saturday November 8, at 2:00 pm. Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on the same date as the former Armistice Day, inaugurated to commemorate the end of World War I, November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. This marks the tenth year of this community-wide event, which is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Council, Navy League of the United States. Each year, communities across the United States honor those who have served our country, under the broad theme of “Honoring our Nation’s Heroes”. The Oak Harbor Area Council, Navy League of the United States, is honored to sponsor our tenth annual community Veterans Day program, “A Musical Salute to our Veterans”. The program fea-
tures musical performances by The An-O-Chords barbershop chorus, the Daybreak Trio, Oak Harbor High School’s Harbor Singers and Treble Choir, and the All-Island Community Band and also the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard. Guest speaker will be Chief Petty Officer Gabriel Zaldivar, Patrol Squadron ONE. The time and date are traditional: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 11, at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center, 950 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor. Admission is free. All are welcome! The community is invited and encouraged to attend this ceremony, to honor all of the veterans among us, who have throughout our nation’s history fought to preserve our democracy, maintain the peace and preserve our legacy.
Protecting Ourselves From Scams By Barb Spence
In the October issue of the Second Wind there was an article about Identity Theft that occurs when someone steals personal information that is then used to purchase things for themselves. In this article, from which ideas come from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, some pretty common scamming methods will be described that seem unbelievable but happen every day. Oil Scams – The scammer will call and say that they are drilling for oil off the Gulf Coast and there is brand new technology that will discover oil in places no other equipment can do so. If the caller cannot furnish credentials such as their registration with the SEC, do not give any information. Free Lunch – The scammer invites many people to a seminar where he presents an unbeatable
opportunity. The people have to sign up right then and cannot wait until later. That is because the person will be leaving town with all the money he collected. Gold Scams – Scammers persuade individuals that precious metals are the only safe way to invest. The pitch is that buying the gold and silver coins at a lower rate will guarantee wonderful earnings on investment. However, the coins are being sold at 300-500% mark up and the individual’s money is lost the minute the coins are purchased. SCaM PROTECTION continued on page 2
INSIDE THIS EDITION Guest Spot .................... Pg. 2 Library Events ................ Pg. 3 Menu ............................ Pg. 3 Volunteer Showcase ....... Pg. 4 Sudoku Puzzle ............... Pg. 4 Calendar....................... Pg. 5 Travel............................ Pg. 6 Crossword Puzzle ........... Pg. 6 Activities & Events........... Pg. 7
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THE GUEST SPOT I’M NOT READY BY JOANNE JONES, OHSC WRITING GROUP
OMG—I’m losing it. At times my mind’s in flight. Could be the multitasking. Last week I was still bright.
Yesterday at the Health Club, A friend there said to me, “Let’s play Seven Little Words— Good for our memory.�
Words always came easily, Although they came in rhyme. Now they simply won’t download Without a pause in time.
I love that game—play it well. It helps me concentrate. We finished in eight minutes. Yes, we really did great. The days of growing older Are challenging for sure. They stifle and impede us. I wish there was a cure.
Friday I met a student That I taught years ago. Thank God she came up to meSaid, “Hi, I’m Heidi Stowe.� “I took your Keyboarding class. We were a group of clowns, But you were very patient. We got smiles—never frowns.�
I’m rounding up all my friends. Together, we’ll compete. Use our minds—defy the odds. Dementia we’ll defeat.
I remember where kids sat, And all the fun and games. But, without a hint or clue, I can’t remember names.
So gather’ round my colleagues. Let’s raise our glasses high. Smile—and if things don’t work out, There’s always lemon pie!
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Fake Checks – If a person wants to sell merchandise on eBay or Craigs List there can be a scam attempted, if the person isn’t aware of it. The scammer pays more than the offering price with a Cashier’s Check. He asks the seller to pay the handling fee. The cashier’s check appears to clear the bank but is really no good. The seller is out of merchandise and money. Tech Support Scams – A person claiming to be from Microsoft calls and says there is a problem with a person’s computer and they need to install a computer virus program for $99.00. To prove they are genuine they lead the person to a website where the scammer proves there is a problem and it is real. If the individual allows the scammer access to their computer, a virus will be installed and the individual will pay for it. Disaster Related Frauds – Whenever there is a large natural disaster, scammers are there to reap dollars from innocent people. They send emails to raise money for the victims, but really, all the money is lining the pockets of the scammers. Travel Scams – Fake companies send out brochures about huge discounts to travel to many parts of the world by joining their Travel Club. The fee is a very high fixed fee. Too late, the individual learns that the discounted fares for trips is a lie or the trips aren’t even available. The thousands of dollars paid in the joining of the Travel Club are lost. The Grandparent Scam - The scammer has somehow gotten the names of a person’s grandchildren and calls pretending to be one of them. The caller says that he has gotten into trouble and is being detained. He needs $3000.00 to be released from custody. The caller will take the ruse as far as he can. The Foreign Lottery Scam – The scammer calls or mails a letter saying that the individual has won a foreign lottery. The individual is told to send money for foreign taxes or a “processing fee� to receive his prize. Just remember that foreign lotteries are illegal and always a scam. After giving you all these examples of scams, I believe that the rule of thumb should always be: Never give any personal information out over the phone, or over the computer, or through the mail, and never agree to sign up for anything that sounds wonderful and requires you to send money. A stolen identity is someone else’s key to your credit history and your money. The best way to minimize your risk of being a victim is to keep informed of new scams and fraudulent techniques.
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Library Events Our Center is very proud of our partnership with our Oak Harbor Library. Each month the Second Wind shares the events that are happening at the library that may be of interest to our Members.
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READ THE CLASSICS Now is your chance to read (or re-read) the classics on your bucket list with a fun and supportive book group. Facilitated by Rita Drum, and supported by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. For more information please call Rita at (631) 707-5980 or the Oak Harbor Library at (360) 6755115.
IMMIGRATION 101
MONDAY MORNING KNITTERS
Monday, November 3 • 6:30 PM
Monday, November 10 • 10 AM
A representative of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will provide an overview of immigration benefits, including information about visas, petitioning for relatives, and becoming a U.S. citizen. No registration is required for this free class.
Discover the joy of learning how to knit! Knitters of all levels welcome. Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worstedweight yarn.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN Tuesday, November 4, & Monday November 10 • 1 PM During this 30 minute session with Anne you will receive personal coaching on a variety of library resources. Popular topics include eBooks, eAudioBooks, music, magazines; use of the Polaris Catalog; in-depth research; and use of eReader, laptop, tablets, and other devices. Please bring your device with you. Preregistration is required.
BOOCOO DINKY DOW: MY SHORT, CRAZY VIETNAM WAR AUTHOR VISIT Thursday, November 6 • 2 PM A Northwest veteran’s unusual illustrated memoir, “Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War,” will be the subject of a reading at the Oak Harbor Library. JULIE TITONE will read from the book, which she co-authored with the late artist Grady Myers. Veterans and their families are especially encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY MATINEE AT THE LIBRARY “MONUMENTS MEN”
Friday, November 7, 14, 21, & 28 • 10 AM
Saturday, November 1 • 2 PM Based on Robert M. Edsel’s book, this film stars George Clooney and Matt Damon. A group of Allied soldiers hunt for the art treasures stolen by the Nazis.
TREASURES OF SYRIA: AN ILLUSTRATED TALK
SENIOR LUNCH BUFFET $5.00
Thursday, November 20 • 3 PM See Syria, for millennia a Middle East crossroads, in a rare look just months before the current war began. Explore & learn about Syria’s culture, people, and historic sites. Presented by Rich Thom.
BOOK GROUP: “THE REVISED FUNDAMENTALS OF CAREGIVING”
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Friday, November 28 • 11 AM
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Travel Log For November PASSPORTS APPOINTMENTS
TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
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 10am to 2:30pm, 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 make 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. Your membership must be current to qualify for member prices.
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Thursday, November 13 Cost: $20 member/$50 non-member Maybe we will be repeating a favorite place.
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Sunday, November 2 Cost: $66 member/$96 non-member Passports or enhanced drivers license required Join us to watch the harness racing in Cloverdale, BC, while enjoying their fantastic Clubhouse Buffet from Noon to 2:30. One of the best – with fifty assorted items to choose from including salads, vegetables, pasta, meats and fruits, desserts and more. Race’s start at 1:15pm and run till 4:30pm. If racing is not for you, there’s also a casino where you can try your chances. It’s fun to try to pick the winners even though you have no clue how to bet on the horses. Note this year you will be seated in an area which has 8-10 stairs to get to. Includes: transportation, buffet, program and admission.
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Sunday, November 9 Cost: $68 member/$98 non-member Grand opera at its grandest, Aida is an intensely personal love story overflowing with passion. The splendors of ancient Egypt are the backdrop for Giuseppe Verdi’s mythic love triangle. Ethiopian princess Aida is now a slave and rival of the Egyptian princess. She and her lover, Radames, try to defy the odds, but their fates are sealed. There will be a no host meal stop at Johnny Carino’s Restaurant before the 2pm show.
Tuesday, November 18 Cost: $27 member/$57 non-member Another great casino to try your luck is a little ways up North. It has a charm of its own, and you are provided with a coupon book with discounts of various uses and a free buffet is provided.
MOLBAK’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY POINSETTA FESTIVAL & WHITES NURSERY Wednesday, November 19 Cost: $31 member/$61 non-member The glory of the Christmas Season is upon us. We will begin at White’s Wonderland of Christmas. Dozens of theme trees and 1000’s of ornaments and holiday accessories to deck the halls. After a no host lunch, it’s off to Molbak’s Holiday Poinsettia Festival. Marvel at the profusion of 45,000 poinsettias in radiant holiday tones as you stroll through the Christmas store, gift shop, nursery and attractions that make this a holiday tradition. Dress warmly with comfortable walking shoes.
DECEMBER DAY TRIPS SKAGIT CASINO IN Bow Monday, December 1 Cost: $23 member/$53 non-member Depart: 9am • Return 3:30-4pm Just about an hour’s drive sits this exciting casino where fabulous prices, awards, discounts abound. Depending on how many “Player Bucksâ€? you have on your Rewards card – you can get slot tickets without using your cash, discounts for meals, use them in their gift shop, etc. plus extra points Travel continued on page 8
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CEntEr aCtivitiEs & EvEnts in NOVEMBER FiTness ProGraMs GENTLE YOGA: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30am-9:20am MUSCLE CONDITIONING: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am-10:20am AEROBICS: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am10:20am. Requirements: Membership with OHSC and Membership with North End Fitness. Fees: $16.31 a month to NEFC for Center Classes (register at North End Fitness) LINE DANCE: Tuesday 12-2pm; Friday 1-2pm with Instructor Jean. $10 a month for Members; $20 a month for Non-members. WEDNESDAY EVENING LINE DANCE: 6-8pm; $5 fee HULA CLASS: Wednesday 3pm with Instructor Erlinda Gillett. $20 a month/Beginners; $30 Intermediate/Advanced. Payable to Instructor. TAI CHI & QI GONG: Mondays, 5pm; Fridays, 9:30am. Please call Jill Reed to register: 1-360-675-1464. NINTENDO Wii BOWLING: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:30am. No Wii Bowling on the first Tuesday of every month. Free. PING PONG: Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm; Saturdays, 10am-2pm; Mondays, 12:30–3. Free. NEW PLAYERS WANTED.
GaMes $25 JACKPOT BINGO: 12-3pm, Thursdays. Regency on Whidbey, Harbor Tower Village, Edward Jones each sponsor the $25 Jackpots. Cards are available for $1. Packets are available for $4; Soft cards for special games 50¢ each. CHESS: Tuesdays, 11:30am. Free. MAH JONGG: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10am-2pm. Wright Patterson rules. Contact Irene Ruiz, 240-0840 or Sandi Carrothers, 675-1306. PARTY BRIDGE: Wednesdays, 12:30pm. RSVP by Monday. NEW MEMBERS WANTED. BEGINNING BRIDGE: Wednesdays, 1pm. Held at Oak Manor for new players. Call instructor, Don at 679-8807. CRIBBAGE: Thursdays, 12–3pm. Bring your own cribbage board. Free. PINOCHLE: Tuesdays, 6pm; Fridays, 12:30pm (Potluck); Saturdays, 9:30am. Free. POOL: The pool room is open to games every day of the week, M-F. NEW POOL PLAYERS WANTED. Free.
arT and eduCaTion CLasses NEW! SILK FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS: November 3, 1pm, Gloria Johnson is going to hold a Silk Flower Arranging Class at the Senior Center. Fee will be $5 and a minimum number of (5) participants is desired. Sign up at the Front Desk today. SVC HISTORY CLASS: Thursdays, 1pm, class is scheduled on the College Quarter System. ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS: Mondays, 1-4pm. All paint mediums. $5 a session. WOOD CARVING: Tuesdays, 9am. Instructor Dick Weber. Fee: $5 a session. Welcome to all levels of carving experience. MAC SIG: 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free. WIRE WRAP: Thursdays, 7pm. Create unique jewelry. A cab and wire needed for first project will be provided. Contact Dick James at 675-9396. W.I.G.S –(WHIDBEY ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SEARCHERS CLUB MEETING): Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm; 2720
Heller Road, Fire Station #25. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings. Contact Ruth Hancock: 675-4086. WHIDBEY ISLAND STAMP CLUB: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations. Contact lee Dougherty at 675-9674. WHIDBEY ISLAND GEM CLUB: 1st Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Contact Chip Batcheller at 679-9397. QUILTING GROUP: Mondays and Fridays, 9am. KNITTING GROUP: Mondays, 1-3pm.
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 at 675-3171 for dinner location and Phyllis Hofkamp at 675-3628 for information. NEW ENGLAND GROUP: 2nd Monday of the month, November 10, 11:30am at Applebees. Contact Heidi Packer at 425-8701595 for information.
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Friday of every month at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Facilitator is Carolyn Hansen at 279-1785. FOOT CARE CLINIC: Appointments are available by calling the Front Desk at 2794580. The Foot Care Clinic is at the Center’s Modular Building. OAK HARBOR HEARING AID SERVICE: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 1-3pm. Call the Center for appointments 279-4580 or call Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service at 675-5193. VISION IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP: Last Tuesday of the month, 2pm in the Wii Room at the Center. For information call 279-4580. SHIBA: The Center is without a SHIBA representative right now. You may call the local SHIBA sponsors at 675-2229 ext. 1342 and you will be directed to someone who can help you.
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SENIOR NIGHT OUT: Dates and locations are posted at the Travel Desk. Call 279-4580 for information and to RSVP. OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Performances are on the 1st Friday of each month at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Both groups are open to any adult caring for a family member or friend. Drop-ins are welcome.
COUNTRY DANCE: 2nd Friday of the month from 7-10pm. Admission is $5 per person, $9 per couple, $1 discount for Center Members. Open to the public.
CONTACT: Mason Leland, Family Caregiver Consultant/Senior Information and Assistance Senior Services of Island County (360) 675-0311 or Chasity Smith, Family Caregiver
suPPorT GrouPs SENIOR SERVICES INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: Please call Mason Leland at 675-0311; In home support services and care; Medical Insurance, Medicare, Medicap, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicaid, Caregiver Support, Housing, Long-term Care Options, General Resources. ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Thursday of the month, 2:304:30pm. Facilitated by Heidi Kuzina of Summerhill Assisted Living and Arielle Corrin of Harbor View. For information call Heidi at 679-1400. Held at 165 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP! I. Telephone (home) The Washington Telephone Assistance Program assists low-income households with affordable telephone service. Basic local service is $8.00 a month plus fees and taxes. You qualify if you receive any financial assistance from DSHS. To sign up, call your local phone company with your DSHS client ID number. If you have trouble signing up, call 1-888-333-9882. II. Telephone (mobile) Assurance Wireless offers a free mobile phone and 250 free voice minutes if you qualify. You may apply via mail or online at www.assurancewireless.com. You must furnish proof of eligible DSHS programs or meet income eligibility requirements. III. Waste Island County Solid Waste has a 50% discount program. You can use your discount card whenever you visit one of Island County’s waste facilities. Included is normal household waste that would normally be picked up curbside from your home. Your card will give you 50% off the normal dump fee. You may pick up application materials or get questions answered by contacting Mason Leland, Senior Information and Assistance Specialist at the Oak Harbor Senior Center: 360-675-0311.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: These groups for family caregivers are offered in both Oak Harbor and Coupeville. Group topics and discussion will focus on maximizing resources, enhancing coping skills, building relationships with peers, and increasing caregiving competence. The Coupeville group meets at the CamBey Senior Apartments 50 N. Main Street in Coupeville, the third Thursday of every month, 3:30-5pm. The Oak Harbor group meets the third Wednesday of the month at Summer Hill Assisted Living 165 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, 1:30-3pm.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1pm. Movie selections posted at the Front Desk.
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CHUCKANUT MANOR CHRISTMAS BRUNCH Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 Cost: $60 member/$90 non-member We are off for holiday fun and a brunch at the Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill. 20 seats. Sign up with payment by December 1.
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ANGEL OF WINDS CASINO Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 Cost: $25 member/$55 non-member Depart: 9am • Return: 4-4:30pm Try your luck at the “World’s Friendliest Casino.” 22 Seats. Sign up with payment by December 16.
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