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LIFE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS FOR NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 3 • SEPTEMBER 2015

Avoiding Medicare Scams

Important Things To Remember SIGN UP TO SHOW INTEREST The Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center is asking our membership to sign-up showing interest if you would like to participate in ballroom dancing. Each Friday evening would start with a half hour refresher lesson on different dances. An evening of dancing would follow the lesson. Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members. No partner needed. An interest sheet will be at the Reception Desk. For more information, please call Colleen Monaghan at 360-202-2659.

SHIBA Counselors Each Tuesday of September, from 1-3pm, SHIBA counselors will be here to take appointments to assist people with Medicare, turning 65, Part D Drug Coverage or Disability concerns. Sign-up sheets are at the Reception Desk at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center.

DONATIONS NEEDED We always appreciate donations to help support the Oak Harbor Senior Center activity programming. Donations are deposited in the Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation General Fund. The Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Your support helps us bring programming and events to our members through our Foundation. Thank you very much.

WORDS OF WISDOM The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are… The second greatest is being happy with what you find… Anonymous

By Barb Spence

The National Council on Aging is a national organization that works to improve the lives of the aging population in our country. NCOA partners with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy. The following article is provided by NCOA to help us against Medicare Scams. You’re sitting at home one afternoon, three weeks prior to the start of Open Enrollment, when you get a call from a friendly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) employee. The caller tells you that Medicare is issuing new cards, and that you need to provide your Medicare number in order to receive yours. The catch? The caller doesn’t work for CMS, and he’s actually trying to steal your identity. Elder abuse in the Digital Age is a serious problem. Studies have shown that 20% of older adults have been financially exploited. Read on for five key tips on avoiding common types of Medicare scams.

Know the difference between identity theft, Medicare fraud and improper care.

1. Identity theft happens frequently under the guise of Medicare, as in the example above. Someone pretending to work for Medicare may contact you and tell you they need your personal information in order to update your forms, but they’re actually looking for a way to steal your identity, i.e. your savings. A legitimate Medicare employee would never ask for your personal information over phone or email they already have it on file.

2. Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Examples include a healthcare provider billing Medicare for care you didn’t receive, or someone using your Medicare card to acquire medical care for themself or billing for fake services and then pocketing the money. If you suspect that Medicare is being charged for a service you didn’t ask for (or you don’t recognize the provider on the claim) you can call the federal government’s official Medicare hotline at 1-800-MEDICARE. Medicare continued on page 2

Welcome to National Senior Center Month September 2015 at Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center By Barb Spence

During the month of September, bring in your neighbors, relatives, and friends to our Senior Center and introduce them to our valuable programing, activities and the services we offer. It is a great time to showcase our Center’s importance in the community and create interest in prospective new members. WE STRIVE TOWARD THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS Wellness is an integration of our physical, mental, and spiritual well being. Each of the following dimensions contributes to well being. 1. Physical – maintaining a healthy quality of life. Classes in exercise, health education, cooking, 2. Emotional – having the ability to understand ourselves and cope with life’s challenges. Groups focused on support, self help, writing, caregiving. 3. Spiritual – the ability to establish peace and harmony. Like meditation and journaling. 4. Social – the ability to connect with other people. Clubs, dances, luncheons, travel. 5. Vocational Occupational – getting personal fulfillment from our jobs, and maintaining balance in our lives. Computer classes, resume writing, volunteer opportunities. 6. Intellectual – the ability to open our minds to new ideas ad experiences. Lifelong learning classes, driver safety, book and discussion

7. Environmental – the ability to recognize our responsibility to our environment. Recycling options, environmental groups.

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THE GUEST SPOT LAWS STILL ON THE BOOKS IN THE US FROM ON-LINE In West Virginia: No children may attend school with their breath smelling of “wild onions.” A person may be placed in jail for up to six months for making fun of someone who does not accept a challenge. It is illegal to snooze on a train. A person may not hold public office if he or she has ever participated in a duel. For each act of public swearing a person shall be fined one dollar. According to the state constitution, it is unlawful for anyone to own a red or a black flag. Road-kill may be taken home for supper. Whistling underwater is prohibited. It is illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds in Idaho. In Denver, it is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your nextdoor neighbor. There is a law on the books of Tennessee which says a man must run in front of a vehicle a woman is driving, and the car may not go faster than five miles an hour! In Riverside, California, kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance. An Illinois state law requires a man’s female companion shall call him “master” while out on a date. The law does not apply to married couples. In Carmel, New York, a man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

In the grand city of Ottumwa, Iowa, it is illegal for any man, within the corporate city limits, to wink at any female with whom he is “unacquainted.” In Zion, Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, or other domesticated animals a lighted cigar. NY State Laws: A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking “at a woman in that way.” A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a “pair of horse-blinders” wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll. It is against the law to throw a ball at someone’s head for fun. A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline. The penalty for jumping off a building is death. A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his or her pocket. While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door. Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.M. In New York City: Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers.” It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing “body hugging clothing.” Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.

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3. C. Improper care does not qualify as Medicare fraud, although it is still something to be monitored and reported. Your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) can help you if you want to file a complaint about the quality of your medical care. Watch out for anyone asking for personal information

The most important rule to remember? Medicare will never call, email, or visit you and ask for your personal information. Examples of personal information include your Medicare number, social security number, bank account number, birthday, and address.

Scam artists may claim that Medicare is issuing new cards or updating forms, or that they need your financial information to process payment on an overdue medical bill. Even if they accurately cite a few numbers from your checks, do not assume the call is legitimate. Medicare already has this information and does not need to collect it from you.

KEY TAKEAWAY: IF ANYONE TRYING TO “HELP YOU” WITH MEDICARE ASKS FOR YOUR PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION, ASSUME IT IS A SCAM. HANG UP THE PHONE, DELETE THE EMAIL, OR CLOSE THE DOOR IMMEDIATELY. Compare plans with a trustworthy adviser

Medicare is a massive enterprise that affects millions of people which means countless insurance salespeople pitching policies that they promise will “save you thousands.” While some of the plans they suggest may be plans you recognize (even the ones that your friends and families use) not all policies are right for everyone.

Depending on your employment status or medical situation, you may need different kinds of assistance from other older adults you know. Some salespeople may employ scare tactics or other below-the-board strategies to pitch their plans, such as free lunch seminars or false claims of being affiliated with a government agency. Additionally, some scam artists work on behalf of companies that sell “Medicare drug plans” that have not actually been approved by Medicare.

To avoid these issues, get advice from a resource you can trust. SHIBA representatives have appointments at Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center every Tuesday from 12:00-4:00. To schedule an appointment with one of the SHIBA counselors, call OHSAC Reception Desk at 360-279-4583. Never sign a Medicare form without thorough examination

Some disreputable insurance agents may also try sending out release forms that allow them to make decisions on your behalf. Never sign anything Medicare-related without reading through it first, and get a friend, family member, or lawyer to review it as well. When in doubt, call Medicare If anything ever seems suspicious or uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to contact Medicare. They are there to help! You can visit Medicare.gov or contact them toll-free at 1-800-MEDICARE with any questions or concerns you may have.

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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Center Activities & Events In September **Participation in all programs and activities at the OHSAC requires our current annual membership of $40! 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.

$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.

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. Contact Heidi Packer at 425-8701595. OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Performances are on the 1st Friday of each month, 6:30pm. Call the Center at 279-4580 for more information. 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.

GENTLE YOGA: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 8:30am-9:20am

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

MUSCLE CONDITIONING: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:20am

ART & EDUCATION CLASSES SUPPORT GROUPS

CARDIO/INTERVAL CONDITIONING: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-10:20am

SVC HISTORY CLASS: Thursdays, 1pm. Class is scheduled on the College Quarter System.

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, 3pm, 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, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30am. No Wii Bowling the first Tuesday of every month. Free. PING PONG: Wednesdays, 12:30pm-3pm; Saturdays, 10am-2pm; Mondays, 12:30pm3pm (when available). Free. NEW PLAYERS WELCOMED.

GAMES GAME DAY AT OHSAC IS “ALL DAY TUESDAY”: Coordinate your group and spend the day! 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.

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. Sept. 9, our speaker will be Jim Johnson from Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner. His subject will include “library cards as a key to research at home” along with several other subjects to help our research. He also brings many books to see and buy. He is a wealth of knowledge in many subjects. Refreshments and drawings. Contact Ruth Hancock, 6754086 or John Richter, 675-7977 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: Mondays, 1pm-3pm.

SENIOR SERVICES INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: Please call Mason Leland, 6750311. 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, 2:30pm-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 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.

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. 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: The Center is without a SHIBA representative right now. You may call the local SHIBA sponsors at WGH: 678-5151 and ask for the Shiba desk. 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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Monday

Tuesday 1

GAME DAY ALL DAY

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – FOOT CLINIC 9 – Lapidary 9 – Wood Carving 9:30 – Cardio Fitness 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Knitting Group 11:30 – Chess 12-4 – SHIBA Counseling 12 – Line Dance 1 – Japanese Group 6 – Pinochle

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GAME DAY ALL DAY 8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9:30 – Cardio Fitness 9 – Lapidary 9 – Wood Carving 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Knitting Group 11:30 – Chess 1 – MAC SIG Class 12 – Line Dance 6 – Pinochle

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Quilting Class 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 – Dottie’s Painting Class 1 – Knitting Group 5 – Tai Chi

GAME DAY ALL DAY 8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9:30 – Cardio Fitness 9 – Lapidary 9 – Wood Carving 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Knitting Group 11 – Mexican Train 11:30 – Chess 12 – Line Dance 12-4 – SHIBA Counseling 6 – Pinochle

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9:30 – Cardio Fitness 9 – Lapidary 9 – Wood Carving 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Knitting Group 11 – Mexican Train 11:30 – Chess 12 – Line Dance 12-4 – SHIBA Counseling 2 – Low Vision Group 6 – Pinochle

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Quilting Class 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 9:30 – Nintendo Wii Bowling 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 – Dottie’s Painting Class 1 – Knitting Group 5 – Tai Chi

GAME DAY ALL DAY

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Thursday

Friday

3 8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Lapidary 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 3 – Hula

9:30 – Aerobics 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Creative Writing (on break) 12 – Bingo 12:30 – Cribbage 1 – SVC History Class (on break) 7 – Wire Wrap

10 8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Lapidary 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 10 – MahJongg 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 3 – Hula

9 – Quilt Group 9 – Tai Chi 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Pinochle 1 – Line Dance 6:30 – Old Time Fiddlers

9:30 – Aerobics 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Creative Writing (on break) 12 – Bingo 12:30 – Cribbage 7 – Wire Wrap

Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

12 9 – Quilting 9 – Tai Chi 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Pinochle 1 – Line Dance 7 – Country Dance

9:30 – Aerobics 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Creative Writing (on break) 12 – Bingo 12:30 – Cribbage 7 – Wire Wrap

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Lapidary 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 10 – MahJongg 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 3 – Hula

8:30 – Gentle Yoga 9 – Lapidary 9:30 – Muscle Conditioning 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 3 – Hula

Saturday

19 9 – Quilting 9 – Tai Chi 11:30 – LUNCH 12:30 – Pinochle 1 – Line Dance

9:30 – Aerobic Exercises 9:30 – Wii Bowling (on break) 10 – Creative Writing (on break) 12 – Bingo 12:30 – Cribbage 7 – Wire Wrap

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Travel Log For September tory during World War II. These rare aircraft and ground weapons took decades to locate, acquire and meticulously restore to their original wartime condition. This is a scheduled fly day to celebrate the Battle of Britain. The planes that fought in the skies to save Great Britain will take to the air once again. There will be no meal stops as there will be food vendors at this event. Pay own admission: $10 for seniors.

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Upcoming Trips

PASSPORTS APPOINTMENTS It is easy to apply for a Passport book or card at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center, (51 SE Jerome St.). Passport appointments are from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Monday through Friday. For an appointment or additional information, please call 279-4580. You can also visit the website: www.travel.state.gov.

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SEPTEMBER TRIPS

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A Showcase for our Outstanding Volunteers Carol Meyer By Barb Spence

Forty years ago, after traveling all over the world, Carol and Jerry Meyer, came to Whidbey Island and made it their home. The Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center is one of a great many beneficiaries of their choice to live here.

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Carol was born on the East Coast in Albany, NY. An only child, Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents moved the family to Billings, Montana where she finished junior and senior highschool. She met her husband, Jerry, in Sheridan, WY where joining the Navy, they traveled to many, many places, courtesy of Uncle Sam.

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Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career was in secretarial/office work, having worked as a legal secretary, at the Navy Exchange office, an auto dealership, medical office and title company. She is pleased to say that she loves being retired and having so many options for free time. Carol has no regrets about settling into home on Whidbey Island. She and Jerry have found that every place they have ever traveled is beautiful, but they are always anxious to come back home to Whidbey Island.

Carol has been a member of the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center for many years. She is a volunteer at the Travel Desk and has been fortunate to escort many trips over the years. She loves the work and travel affords her access to fun and interesting people. Thank you, Carol, for all your good work on behalf of all of us at the Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center.

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5September 2015

Library Events For September SATURDAY MATINEE @ THE LIBRARY: “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” Saturday, September 5, 2pm Gregory Peck stars in the film based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (ICAS). ICAS is dedicated to astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. No experience necessary. Sponsored by the Island County Astronomical Society.

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP: TANA FRENCH Thursday, September 24 • 3pm

Thursday, September 10 • 2pm Monday, September 14 • 2pm Thursday, September 17 • 2pm Monday, September 21 • 2pm Thursday, September 24 • 2pm Monday, September 28 • 2pm

Share your love of mysteries! Choose any of the Dublin murder squad mysteries by Tana French and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.

ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE Monday, September 21 • 6:30pm Basic astronomy principles and other select topics presented by members of the ISLAND COUNTY

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.

COMPUTER BASICS: CURSOR, MOUSE, AND KEYBOARD Monday, September 21 • 10am Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to use cursors, operate a mouse, and use some common keyboard commands. This class is intended for beginning computer users with little or no experience.) Instructor is Brian Haight. Registration Required.

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Four Cheese Ziti Bake

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Chef’s Choice

Fri

Turkey Tettrazini

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Holiday – Meal Sites Closed

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BLT Salad & Soup

Wed

Hearty Beef Stew

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Chef’s Choice

Fri

Spinach Lasagna

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Monday, September 14 • 10am Monday, September 21 • 10am Monday, September 28 • 10am

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Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “Under the Wide and Starry Sky” by Nancy Horan, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome.

Monday, September 28 • 10am

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN

Thousands of gently used books for all ages, available for purchase at bargain prices from the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. All proceeds benefit the library. Call the library for more information.

Friday, September 25 • 11am

INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS

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.

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 and registration required.

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