LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 4 • OCTOBER 2015
Important Things To Remember
October Is Uniquely Original By Barb Spence
October is the doorway to all things autumn and leads the way into the holiday season. It is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather is almost perfect, the food is amazing and there is so much fun around every corner. The North West is a perfect place for fall fun. We have apple orchards, pumpkin patches, farm tours, wineries, haunted houses and fall festivals. Oktoberfest is a grand tradition that occurs throughout our country and in parts of Germany. It is one of the largest festivals of the entire year. You might have thought you were attending the Oktoberfest at your own pleasure, but you are actually clinking glasses for an old King and his bride.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year—things like cost, coverage, and which providers and pharmacies are in their networks. October 15 to December 7 is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Finding the right Medicare plan is important. With hundreds of policies to choose from — and so many details to understand — most people guess when choosing a policy. The result? Paying too much for a plan that doesn’t cover what you need Our SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers provide free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices to people of all ages and backgrounds. The SHIBA advisors are at the Oak Harbor Senior Center every Tuesday afternoon, from 12-4:00. Please call the Center or stop by the front desk to reserve an appointment.
BALLROOM DANCING IS HAPPENING! OCTOBER 16 • 6:30 PM AND EVERY 3RD FRIDAY EACH MONTH The Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center is pleased to introduce Colleen Monaghan to our Activity Center as our Ballroom Dance instructor. FYI continued on page 2
The royal wedding celebration of the Bavarian King Ludwig I and his wife Therese of SaxonyHildburghausen mark the origin of the Oktoberfest. On October 12, 1810, the royal family invited the entire public to a five-day celebration, ending it with a big horse race. Due to the success and overall joy of the couple’s wedding, it was made an annual tradition and repeated ever since then, with the exception of a few instances due to wars and political circumstances. Oktoberfest is held at the original place of the wedding celebration. Honoring the newly married Queen of Bavaria, this place was named Theresienwiese (‘Therese’s meadow’) where it is still held today. The decision to repeat the festivities and the horse races in the following year gave rise to the tradition of the annual Oktoberfest, which now begins in late September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. Alcohol consumption is an important part of the modern festival, and more than 1 million gallons of beer are consumed annually at Oktoberfest. The Munich-based Oktoberfest is the largest fair of the world. More than 6 million attendees over a period of 16 days indulge in the culture of Germany’s most southern region, Bavaria. While over 70 percent of Germans attend the fair, an increasing number of foreigners, especially U.S. tourists, join the festivities with every reoccurring year. Outside the beer tents, one will find dancing, music, sideshows, carnival rides and German food of all types; wursts of beef, chicken, veal, or pork, slices of beef, pieces of chicken, sauerkraut, potato salad, cabbage, onions, and, pretels are among the foods enjoyed with a stein or two of one’s favorite beer. Despite its name, the Oktoberfest actually starts at the end of September in order to benefit from the rather warmer September climate. In the US, besides festivals and fests, there are many things for people to do during October. Take the little “grand pumpkins” to the pumpkin patch. Many pumpkin patches offer corn mazes, hay rides, face painting among the fun. Apple Orchards are a great adventure for everyone. The kids can harvest their own fruit, and sample freshly made ciders. Take a Saturday afternoon and gather the family together to make and set up Halloween displays. Celebrate Cookie Month - Make sugar cookies in the shapes of cats, of
frosting and sprinkles. Believe it or not, October is also National Pizza Month too. Start a tradition where each family member builds his/her own pizza, with an anything goes policy. The point here is not to make an awesome pizza, it is to let everyone be in charge of their own creation without making “helpful” suggestions. Take a nature walk. There is not another time of year where the woods and forests will look, smell and feel as they do in October. There are treasures lying await to be found…leaves, bird feathers, anything that is a bit different than during other seasons.Tell ghost stories. Gather everyone around and snuggle up on the couch. Turn off all the lights and light a few candles. One family member can be the story teller, or each person in the family can add to the story in turns.
AUTUMN WOODS We went for a walk today. We saw the leaves waltzing their way through the air, Landing silently on our wooded path. We felt the crisp, fresh air, sweet smelling and fragrant, Filling us with happiness. We heard birds chirping in the trees, Serenading us in rhythm with every step we took. We went for a walk today. What a special time to share. …Barb Spence
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THE GUEST SPOT THE DREADED FLU SEASON IS UPON US By Barb Spence Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious illness that can be severe and life-threatening, especially for older adults. One reason flu can be so severe is that the immune systems weaken with age, which makes it harder to fight disease. The flu can also make existing health problems worse and is especially dangerous for people with chronic health conditions, like heart disease and diabetes, which commonly affect older adults. For all of us, it is critical to get vaccinated early in the season, which has been shown to be associated with greater benefit compared to later in the season. Older adults have flu vaccine options – including the regular flu shot and a higher-dose vaccine developed specifically to address the age-related weakening of the immune system – both of which are widely available at a doctor’s office or local pharmacy. Flu vaccination is a Medicare benefit, with no copay, for adults 65 years of age and older who are Medicare beneficiaries.
rally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans. Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. Influenza pandemics can occur when a non-human influenza virus gains the ability for efficient and sustained human-to-human transmission and then spreads globally. Influenza viruses that have the potential to cause a pandemic are referred to as ‘influenza viruses with pandemic
potential.’ CDC’s pandemic preparedness efforts include ongoing surveillance of human and animal influenza viruses, risk assessments of influenza viruses with pandemic potential, and the development and improvement of preparedness tools that can aid public health practitioners in the event of an influenza pandemic. This fall the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center is committed to being proactive in our health protection of our members. We ask every person to be responsible for their own health. Wash hands O frequently. Cover your mouth o when coughing. And mostly, please do not come to the Senior H Center if you are not feeling well. S This is for your own sake and for t t the safety of all our members.
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FYI Continued from page 1 Each third Friday evening will begin with a half hour refresher lesson on different dance styles. An evening of dancing will follow the lesson. Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members. No partner needed.
“Seniors are the “jewels of humanity”, and “the keepers of wisdom.” – Unknown
SHIBA Counselors
Each Tuesday of October, from 12pm-3pm, SHIBA counselors will be here to take appointments to assist people with Medicare, turning 65, R Part D Drug Coverage or Disability concerns. Sign-up sheets are at M M the Reception Desk at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center.
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“Artists are the great gatekeepers of truth.” – Paul Robeson
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Seasonal influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, lungs). The main way influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. The time from when a person is exposed to flu virus to when symptoms begin is about 1 to 4 days, with an average of about 2 days. The flu is a respiratory disease and not a stomach or intestinal disease. Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur natu-
We always appreciate donations for the Oak i 7 Harbor Senior Center. Donations are deposited in the Oak Harbor C Senior Center Foundation General Fund. The S H Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all dona- I tions are tax deductible. Your support helps us M bring programming and events to our memM bers through our Foundation. Thank you very much.
WORDS OF WISDOM If you are lucky enough to be different, Don’t ever change. Anonymous
Second Wind is a joint publication of the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center 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 Skagit Publishing Co.
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Library Events For October SATURDAY MATINEE @ THE LIBRARY: “Unbroken”
Saturday, October 3, 2pm Directed by Angelina Jolie, this is the truelife tale of Louis Zamperini, the Olympic track star who survived a plane crash during WWII, only to fight for his life against nature and then as a prisoner of war. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 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.
HOSTING MASON BEES IN YOUR BACKYARD October 5 • 2pm
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Mason bees, both beneficial and harmless, serve a vital role in growing the food we eat. Learn the facts about our native bees and how you can raise them to help pollinate your spring garden. They are nonaggressive and safe to have around kids and pets. Find out how easy it is to “host” them in your yard and get the buzz about what you can do to help counteract the declining bee population. Presented by Missy Anderson, “Queen Bee.”
Monday, October 5 • 10am Monday, October 12 • 10am Monday, October 19 • 10am Monday, October 26 • 10am
A Northwest native herself, the “Queen Bee” is a master gardener on the speakers bureau for the King County Master Gardeners.
Read the Classics with a supportive group of Friends. For more information please call Rita at 631707-5980. Meets in the library Center for Lifelong Learning. Supported by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.
CHOICE EDIBLE MUSHROOMS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BEYOND
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Monday, October 5, 2015 • 10am 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 is required.
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as researcher and NGO consultant on environmental issues of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas. With his travel agency MushRoaming LLC he is annually organizing and leading several mushroom focused eco-tours around the world. www. mushroaming.com Supported by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation
Wednesday, October 7 • 2pm The Pacific Northwest is the perfect place for mushroom hunting. Learn about the best varieties to look for both here and beyond as DANIEL WINKLER shares his expertise about wild mushrooms. Daniel Winkler is the author of Field Guides to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and California, and Amazon Mushrooms (with Larry Evans). He grew up collecting wild mushrooms in the Alps, and has been foraging since age 17 in the Pacific Northwest. Daniel trained as a geographer and ecologist and works
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS OVERDRIVE AND 3M CLOUD LIBRARY Monday, October 12 • 10am Learn how to access Sno-Isle’s growing collection of digital books and audiobooks. Find out how to locate, borrow, and download books to your computer or mobile device. This class provides an overview of these popular services and the information needed to start enjoying them on your own. Bring your library card and device for hands-on help after the overview. Registration is required.
Thursday, October 15 • 3pm
Can films teach us about philosophy? In this unique take on philosophy, film and comedy, Professor Mike Vanquickenborne will explore the tremendous power of film in shaping our thoughts. His talk uses brief clips from Being John Malkovich, I Heart Huckabees, Intolerable Cruelty and Adaptation to start a conversation about philosophy and the issues raised by each of these films. Audience members are certain to leave this presentation with a renewed interest in critical thinking, philosophical questions, and the nature of truth. Mike VanQuickenborne has been teaching “Philosophy in the Cinema” at Everett Community College since 2000. He also organized the world’s first philosophical film festival, “Philosophy in the Dark.”
Additional Information: Funded by Humanities Washington with support from the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. library continued on page 8
BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN Monday, October 12 • 2pm Thursday, October 15 • 2pm Monday, October 19 • 2pm Monday, October 26 • 10am Monday, October 26 • 2pm Thursday, October 29 • 2pm During this 30 minute session with Marie 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.
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Center Activities & Events In October **Participation in all programs and activities at the OHSAC requires our current annual membership of $40.00! OHSAC is a “drop-in� Center serving adults 50 years of age and older. We provide a focal point in our community for quality recreational, social, health, and educational and nutritional services. We offer social fun that encourages friendship and a place a way from home. Please call the Reception Desk with questions about our monthly activities: 360-279-4580.
FITNESS PROGRAMS Requirements: Membership with OHSC and Membership with North End Fitness Center – Monthly fee: $20. GENTLE YOGA: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 8:30am-9:20am MUSCLE CONDITIONING: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:20am CARDIO/INTERVAL CONDITIONING: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-10:20am LINE DANCE: Tuesdays, 12pm-2pm; Fridays, 1pm-2pm with Instructor Jean. $10 a month for Members; $20 a month for Non-members. HULA CLASS: Wednesdays, 2pm, Instructor Erlinda Gillett (678-6845). $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. NINTENDO Wii BOWLING: Mondays, 9:30am. PING PONG: Wednesdays, 12:30pm-3pm; Saturdays, 10am-2pm; Mondays, 12:30pm3pm (when available). Free. NEW PLAYERS WELCOMED.
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PUZZLE TABLE: The Center has set up a Jigsaw Puzzle table. Stop by and spend a little time working the current puzzle any time during our open hours. MEXICAN TRAIN: The Center has 2 Mexican Train Games available for play. Official time and day for the game is 11am Tuesdays. No sign up is necessary. Coordinate a team. Come in and play any time a group gathers. All members are welcome. GAMES: Coordinate your group for any game you wish to play: Scrabble, Canasta, etc. $25 JACKPOT BINGO: 12pm-3pm Thursdays. Regency on Whidbey, Harbor Tower Village, Edward Jones, and Summer Hill 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 WELCOMED. CRIBBAGE: Thursdays, 12pm–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. Free.
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ART WITH DOTTIE SANDERS: Mondays, 1pm-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): 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1pm; 2720 Heller Road, Fire Station #25. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings. Contact Ruth Hancock, 675-4086 or John Richter, 6757977 for more information. WHIDBEY ISLAND STAMP CLUB: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674. WHIDBEY ISLAND GEM CLUB: 1st Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Contact Chip Batcheller at 679-9397. LAPIDARY CLUB: Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 9am. Contact Chip Batcheller at 679-9397. QUILTING GROUP: Mondays and Fridays, 9am. KNITTING GROUP: Tuesdays, 1pm-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. OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Performances are on the 1st Friday of each month, 6:30pm. Call the Center at 279-4580 for more information.
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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. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Friday of every month at Cherry Hill Club House, 549 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 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, 1pm-3pm. Call the Center for appointments, 279-4580 or call Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, 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: SHIBA counselors have now returned to the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center. Annette Barca and Jean Mathisen are now our SHIBA volunteers. Please call our Reception Desk to sign up for an appointment. 279-4580 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: For information regarding Caregiver Support Groups, please contact Mason Leland, Family Caregiver Consultant/Senior Information and Assistance Senior Services of Island County (360) 675-0311 or Chasity Smith, Family Caregiver Consultant/Senior Information and Assistance Senior Services of Island County. (360) 321-1600 x27
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N.W. CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, Seattle Saturday, October 3 $51 members • $91 non-members Depart: 7:45am / Return: 5-5:30pm Join us for the Ultimate Chocolate Lovers Dream come true. We are off to the Northwest Primer Chocolate Festival at the Bell Harbor
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Monday, October 5 $23 members • $63 non-members Depart: 9am / Return: 3:30-4pm Just about an hour’s drive sits this exciting casino where fabulous prizes, awards, discounts abound. Earn player bucks to use for a buffet. 23 seats. Sign up with payment by September 29.
MYSTERY LUNCH Wednesday, October 7 $20 members • $60 non-members Depart: 10:30am Return: 3-3:30pm Nobody knows but every ones goes. It’s a Mystery of course. 22 seats. Sign up with payment by September 30.
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Turkey Cranberry Wrap
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Polish Dogs w/Sauerkraut
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Cranberry Meatballs
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Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole
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Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
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Three Bean Chili w/Cheese
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Baked Potato Bar
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Meatloaf w/Tomato Topping
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Saturday, October 17 $35 members • $75 non-members Depart: 8am / Return: 6-6:30pm We will be visiting Twin Sisters assortment of cheeses and hand crafted Whatcom Blue, Holmquist Hazelnuts, Fall produce and more. There will be a no host lunch stop along the way. A day of exploring up north and having fun. Bring a friend. 23 Seats. Sign up with payment by October 9.
“FOREVER PLAID”, Mt. Baker Walton Theatre Sunday, October 18 $65 members • $105 non-members Depart: 11am / Return: 6:30-7pm In the 1950’s guys all over the coun-
try banded together to sing for fun – dreaming of becoming The Four Aces, The Four Freshmen and all the other “guy groups” who were popular. Their journey ended without the success they desired. However the songs they sing in the course of the musical include: “Undecided, Moments to Remember, No. Not Much, Sixteen Tons, Love is a ManySplendored Thing and many more that will bring back memories of the 50’s. There will be a no host lunch prior to the show. NOTE WE ARE TAKING SIGN-UPS FOR THIS SHOW NOW. 18 seats. Sign up with payment now.
BRITISH PANTRY, Redmond
Tuesday, October 20 $31 members • $71 non-members Depart: 8:30am / Return: 5-5:30pm It is time to lunch at our favorite British café. Stock up on our English foods and add a few cream cakes for dessert. Then over to Trader Joe’s for our $2 chuck and finishing up at Ben Franklins. 22 seats. Sign up with payment by October 13.
QVIBE CASINO, Marysville (formerly Quil Ceda) Tuesday, October 27 $27 members • $67 non-members Depart: 9am / Return: 4-4:30pm The old Tulalip – a smaller casino with casual eating places and lots of slots and a very friendly atmosphere. 22 Seats. Sign up with payment by October 20.
IKEA, Renton
Wednesday, October 28 $31 members • $71 non-members Depart: 8:30am / Return: 5-5:30pm It’s an adventure shopping at IKEA! Whether you sit and enjoy a Swedish meatball lunch and people watch, or walk the isles to collect interesting items, it’s always a fun time. Bring home frozen foods, jams, drinks and candy. Why sit home watching the rain – let’s explore IKEA! 22 Seats. Sign up with payment by October 21.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS: FILM AND DISCUSSION Thursday, October 15 • 7pm
ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE Monday, October 19 6:30pm Basic astronomy principles and other select topics presented by members of the ISLAND COUNTY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (ICAS). ICAS is dedicated to astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. No experience necessary.
Description: Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse will host a community screening of the documentary, “With Impunity: Men and Gender Violence.â€? Produced by Education for Critical Thinking, the film examines the culture of masculinity and how it contributes to the issues of domestic and sexual violence. This one hour documentary is being shown as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All interested community members are encouraged to come and take part in a discussion about how we can end domestic violence as a community.Â
THRILLS & CHILLS: MEET AUTHOR JEANNE MATTHEWS Tuesday, October 20 • 1:30pm Jeanne Matthews is the author of the Dinah Pelerin mysteries featuring an anthropologist sleuth. Ms. Matthews will discuss her books, the writing process, and the business of publishing. Book signing follows. Books will be available for purchase from Wind & Tide Books
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THRILLS & CHILLS: MEET AUTHOR WILLIAM DIETRICH Tuesday, October 27 • 1:30pm Meet the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the Ethan Gage series. Mr. Dietrich will discuss his books, the writing process, and the business of publishing. Book signing follows. Books will be available for purchase from Wind & Tide Books at the program.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP: STUART WOODS
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Saturday, October 31 $106 member • $146 non-member Depart: 9:30am / Return: 6:30-7pm The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. 20 Seats.
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Thursday, October 29 • 3pm
November 5-14, 2015
Share your love of mysteries! Choose any of the Stone Barrington novels by Stuart Woods and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.
TROPICAL COSTA RICA February 29 – March 8, 2016
AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES
OAK HARBOR BOOK GROUP: “A TALE FOR THE TIME BEING�
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PLAINS OF AFRICA October 2016
Friday, October 30 • 11am Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “A Tale for the Time Beingâ€? by Ruth Ozeki, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome.
EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE 2016 Brochures are in and deposits are being accepted. Contact Pat, pgardner@gmail.org or 360-279-4582
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