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MONTHLY NEWSPAPER OF ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCES AND OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER Volume 2 • Issue 5 National Senior Center Month The Volunteer Village By Christina Baldwin Board Member, Island Senior Resources You cannot “give” someone a hug without getting a hug yourself, and you cannot “get” a hug without giving one. A hug is a circle of two bodies, four arms, and big smiles. The reciprocal nature of volunteering is like a hug: it warms the hearts of those who have a need and those who offer to meet that need. How we notice and respond to each other’s needs creates By Carly Waymire Senior Center and value its presence in a village of volunteerism. Program Coordinator, Oak Harbor Senior Center the community. The Oak Harbor Senior When a neighbor noticed September is such a fun-filled month, Center is a place where community me struggling to heft a piece not only is it my birthday month but it's members over the age of 50 can grow, of furniture into my SUV, he also National Senior Center Month! It is learn, and connect. We are so fortunate important to take time to recognize the stopped his car, jumped out, to have over 700 active members and and helped. We exchanged a great support from the community. hug, and he went on home. Edna Schultz explained to me how she That’s informal volunteering. started volunteering 26 years ago serv- As an organization respond- ing pancake breakfast on Sundays. I typi- ing to consistent needs, Island Senior Resources needs consistent volunteers: cally see Edna at least three times a week someone to deliver meals, help participants at Time Together, or serve lunches at when she comes to play cards. Edna told Brookhaven. That’s formal volunteering. me, “I did a lot of volunteering because this place means a lot to me.” The Oak When Cheryn Weiser started managing ISR in 2010, she commented, “We had a pool Harbor Senior Center is a place where of 450 volunteers. In 2018, we have 320. Our volunteer force ages out.” They become Edna can comfortably play cards and the other part of the hug and are now the ones who need support and services. socialize with her peers. As “the Island” ages together and new people arrive, our community faces shrinking Another member, Suzanne Hathaway funds and growing needs. Scrolling through the online community guides, the range told me how she saw a picture of the line of volunteer needs is evident. “We need help,” says Weiser, speaking of ISR. dance class in the newspaper a few years Fortunately, people like Marty and Sara Benum make volunteering a core aspect of ago and decided she would give it a try. their retirement. “We don’t have a lot of money, but we have a lot of time,” says Marty. She joined the class, had a lot of fun, “Sara works for Good Cheer, together we do Hearts & Hammers, and I’ve driven for and made some friends. Then, her hus- Meals on Wheels for fourteen years.” Edna Schultz, member since 1990, shuffles cards for the pinochle players CENTER continued on page 12 VOLUNTEER continued on page 3
QUESTION OF THE MONTH: WHY IS BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
Marty Benum, 77 Harriet Vick, 67 Peter Van Giesen, 74 Elizabeth Harrison, 55 Jim Lapinski, Clinton Oak Harbor Clinton Oak Harbor 203 years old or 71 "We have a great community “Right now being part of “Everyone knows my name, “Community is important because Greenbank a community has brought belonging is a human need. Vol- for helping others. Driving for which isn’t always a good thing” “The fun of playing Bridge 'Meals on Wheels' program lets me friendship.” unteering at Oak Harbor Senior Thursday mornings at the me help others. I get more from Center, I see when people reach helping others then it costs me out, learn, listen, and share; we Island Resource Center. Come to do it. Get involved!" create a thriving community! on down and play!"
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From the Executive Director of ISR HOW TO REACH By Cheryn Weiser, Executive Director, Island Senior Resources ety of private and public nonprofit organizations has been ISLAND SENIOR ‘Living in a Village’ is all about meaning, connection and con- shrinking. Ask your local fire department, parks department, or tribution. What brings meaning into your life? Is it that special the many other nonprofit organizations that compete for pre- RESOURCES moment with a grandchild as he or she discovers something cious volunteers in Island County. What if each member of our new? Is it sitting at Ebey’s Landing sharing a gorgeous sunset village volunteered at least once per month in some way for an For all departments and all organization that they care about? What if every family chose with a friend or partner? And, where does joining others in our staff call 360-321-1600 a volunteer activity to devote energy to once a month? Our community in contributing to the common fit into your sched- or 360-678-3373 wonderful Island communities would be even more amazing ule? and better able to withstand the vagaries of funding cuts and Nutrition/Meals on Wheels Our senior years are a time when meaning shifts away from expanding community needs that we have now. breadwinning, pursuit of a career, and/or support of a family. Aging & Disability Resources At Island Senior Resources, you can volunteer once a month, As familiar doors close, new doors open to rich, rewarding and every week, or every day. You can get involved at Senior Thrift, Family Caregiver Support life-giving options for community contribution and creating Time Together Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels and local additional meaning in your life and the lives of others. Volun- Time Together Adult Day meal sites, medical transportation, or helping out at the Front teering is a cornerstone of American life allowing many com- Desk at the South Whidbey Senior Center. With a growing CamBey Apartments munity organizations to thrive in good times and bad times. number of seniors looking for the resources we provide to ‘age In Home Care Over the last 20-30 years, the number of volunteers in all vari- in place,’ we need every volunteer we can find. Join us! Case Management Medical Transportation/ Volunteer Services Volunteering Is Good for Your Health SHIBA Some of us choose to help at the food you know all those activities make you study concluded that moving physically, bank every week, mentor children in healthier? Not all of us are quite that interacting with others, and needing to Senior Thrift 360-331-5701 reading twice a week, sort items at busy, but even doing one volunteer task think about what you are doing provides For more information, visit Senior Thrift on Wednesdays, and regu- for as little as 2 to 2 ½ hours each week a very different type of stimulation, and larly pick up the mail or shop for our has health benefits. greater benefit, than sitting doing a www.senior-resources.org crossword puzzle or other mental games older neighbor who can’t drive. Did Yes. Actively volunteering is good for your brain AND your body. A study of 64,000 like Sudoku. OUR LOCATIONS subjects from 1998 to 2010 found that So, if you already volunteer, volunteer NICELY DONE HOME & PET SERVICES volunteering slows the cognitive decline more. Move. Interact. Think. Engage. Island Senior Resources (Bayview) Your Friend is My Guest of aging (data from the Michigan Health You’ll be very glad you did. And, what’s 14594 SR 525 Kennel, Walk, Feed, Play, Snuggle and Retirement Study). It showed those the best thing you can do for a friend? Langley, WA 98260 Home Visits, Cleaning, who volunteered 100 hours a year Encourage them to volunteer too. Other Services consistently showed higher scores on Oak Harbor Senior Center Serving Whidbey for 16 Years You can... (in collaboration with Oak Harbor Senior cognitive testing. Why? Because volun- Mary Jo Koenemann Center) teering provides a sense of well-being • Be part of a team 360-321-5565 51 SE Jerome St from helping others as well as mental, • Share your knowledge [email protected] Oak Harbor, WA 98277 physical, and social stimulation. The • Meet new people • Be a positive influence Camano Center (in collaboration with Camano Center) • Explore new opportunities 606 Arrowhead Rd • Grow from the experience Camano Island, WA 98282 • Develop new talents CamBey Apartments • Learn and serve 50 N Main St • Feel personal satisfaction Coupeville, WA 98239 • Work for a cause Senior Thrift • Make new friends 5518 Woodard Ave • Keep active Freeland, WA 98249 For more information on volunteer- For more information call: ing for Island Senior Resources, please (360) 321-1600 or (360) 678-3373 call (360) 321-1600. We need you. Our programs depend on the generosity of volunteers. We can’t do what we do without volunteers. There are all kinds of ISLAND SENIOR ways you can help. Tell us what you’d like to do and when you‘d like to do it. Get RESOURCES BOARD started on your path to a healthier mind and body. Please call today. OF DIRECTORS Cynthia Trowbridge: President June Nailon: Vice President Mari Greshowak: Treasurer Tell Us What Karen Cowgill: Secretary Learn the art of baking Christina Baldwin Leo Baldwin WITH KING ARTHUR FLOUR You Think! Kathryn Beaumont Go to our website, www.senior- Vickie Hagley Our Baking School welcomes all bakers, no matter resources.org/feedback and tell us Julie Joselyn your skill level or baking interest. Classes range from what you think. We are listening. Marie McElligott introductory demonstrations for beginners to intensive • What are we doing right? Teri Mendiola week-long professional courses, with a wide variety • What can we do better to meet Jason Pryde of hands-on classes for adults and children. Our your needs? Diane Rusher expert instructors will teach you to master any baking • Are we reaching you in ways you Chris Schacker technique with ease. See the full schedule online at: want to be reached? Executive Director: Cheryn Weiser • How can we improve? KingArthurFlour.com/school • Do you donate to us? If so, why? If Please contact Island Senior Resources not, why not? (360) 321-1600 or (360) 678-3373 The Bread Lab | 11768 Westar Lane Burlington, WA | 800 652 3334 All feedback is confidential. If you if you are interested in applying to wish us to reply, please leave us your join the Board. Special interest in phone number or email. North-island applicants.
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VOLUNTEER continued from page 1 “When we ask for what we need I interviewed Benum and others in this and offer each other what we article at this year’s Volunteer Apprecia- can, we enter a dance of unavoid- tion luncheon, held in mid-July. Marty says, “I was in the newspaper business, able reciprocity. We are doing a so delivery routes and customer service two-step exchange of needs and was all transferrable to Meals on Wheels. offerings, and the whole village is To show up on a winter’s day, bring dancing." someone hot food and conversation, ~ Christina Baldwin that’s the best.”
Leilani Gonzalez, volunteer at the south- one to treat my mom. And you know end Time Together program for a decade how car rides are—I love the lively dis- says, “I have so much fun, I’m just going cussions. We get to be old buddies really to keep volunteering until someday I’m fast. Whatever folks say, I don’t gossip. I a participant! I get to be one-on-one just listen.” with people and get to know them and their families or caregivers. Seeing their Probably the most visible outreach for gradual decline is the hard part, but I’m ISR is Senior Thrift in Freeland. Com- not afraid to look at this stage of life, and pletely renovated after last year’s fire, I want to make it as happy as I can.” the store has been running high volume since re-opening at Thanksgiving. High Betty Cameron, a volunteer at the north- volume means the need for lots of vol- end Time Together program, recently unteers. Storme Thompson, who sorts moved in with her daughter on 13 acres electronics, is so enthusiastic about north of Oak Harbor. “It’s a little isolated, volunteering he works 3-4 hours nearly so I decided to get out of the house and every day. “South Whidbey is in large more involved in my new community. part a retirement community. People Time Together appealed to me because say, ‘I’m done working…’ I felt that way. it’s a more intimate experience. It’s fun to But volunteering has introduced me to be with so many different people—right a tight-knit family of friends. I love learn- where they’re at. We play games and ing about our different backgrounds. puzzles, sing songs, and do exercises. It And I am constantly overwhelmed by becomes a fun day I do once a week.” the generosity of the community. The Susan Graham, now a driver for medical quality stuff that comes through here is transportation, used the service before amazing.” volunteering to provide it. “I cared for Storme pauses to laugh. “A few years my daughter who had cancer for seven ago, I heard someone say, ‘The best part years before she died. When I was free is, we all wind up wearing each other’s to help, I wanted to do something posi- tive for others. I like the driver program clothes!’ Just like the folks I work with, because I have my own hours and sched- the items I sort have a second/third/ ule. I don’t go to Seattle in my old car, fourth life. I love being part of that chain.” SEPTEMBER at SENIOR THRIFT but I’m up and down the island and over Where are you in that chain? Call ISR at STORE HOURS to Mt Vernon. One of the ladies I drive 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373 to find Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm • Sun: 11am – 5pm has some dementia. I treat her with love out how to volunteer. Be part of a village 5518 Woodard Ave (just north of Main St), Freeland, WA 98249 and respect, the way I would want some- of hugs. 360-331-5701 Donations gladly accepted from opening WEB LINKS TO INFORM & INSPIRE… until 4 PM daily except Wednesdays When you have a few quiet moments, visit senior-resources.org/weblinks. There, you will find web links to resources that will provide information and shine a light of inspiration to help you navigate today and tomorrow. Each month we will add new Starting Saturday, September 15, resources, so keep checking back. You can also reach the links from our homepage Senior Thrift will have a huge selection of www.senior-resources.org and click “Links” in the upper right corner. Halloween Decorations and Costumes! • Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits Stop by and see our Halloween Headquarters. • 14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Isolation • A Senior’s Guide to Computer Basics Check out our sales calendar on our website at www.senior-resources.org • Learning a New Skill Works Best to Keep Your Brain Sharp
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Thank you for reading Island Times. Please support our advertisers. Please recycle this publication when you are finished reading it. 4 September 2018 SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS at Island Senior Resources Dementia Care Classes for Unpaid Caregivers Sept. 11 – Let’s talk about the Brain: The Impact of Dementia Understand how the brain changes with dementia and the reasons behind chal- lenging behaviors. Volunteers Needed Sept. 25 – The Caregiver Journey: Bayview Kitchen: Volunteers are The Stages of Dementia needed in the Bayview kitchen espe- Learn how dementia progresses and cially on Tuesdays, but also on Monday, how you can anticipate and respond to Wednesday, and Friday. Hours are flex- the changes while supporting your own ible: anytime between 11 AM and 1:30 needs. PM. We especially need help loading the dishwasher from 12:30-1: 30 PM. Contact Oct. 9 – Caregiver Challenges: Debbie Metz 360-321-1621. Dementia Day-by-Day Senior Thrift: Volunteers are needed to Learn to recognize unmet needs that assist at cash registers and with process- often cause challenging behaviors. ing donations. Call Cindi Quigley 360- 10 AM-noon. Classes are FREE. It is rec- 331-5701. ommended you attend all three classes Medical Transportation drivers: Help in the series. Oak Harbor Library 1000 SE transport seniors to and from medical Regatta Dr. Registration required, www. appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. thecaregivercoach.info. Questions? Call Call Pat Weekly 360-914-3212. Kathleen at 360-969-5471. Brought to you by ISR Family Caregiver Support. Time Together Adult Day: Come sup- port seniors and those with develop- Facilitated by Kathleen Landel, The Care- mental disabilities through fun activi- giver Coach. ties, music, games, and stories. Call Mel Save the Date Watson 360-321-1623. Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October Thank You! 27, 9-11 AM at Bayview. Tickets available soon at Thank you to all our dedicated volun- www.senior-resources.org Don’t Miss Not Your teers who make such a difference! We celebrated together at our Volunteer 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373 Grandma’s Bingo Appreciation Luncheon July 19 with a lovely lasagna lunch for all, provided by Sat., November 10! our Bayview kitchen staff. Musical enter- This is an amazing event – it’s a raucous tainment was provided by the Parkin- Compare Our CD Rates night of fun, laughter, and Bingo that son’s singers and The Fun Band. It was a raises money to support the programs lovely day, shared between friends who Bank-issued, FDIC-insured Island Senior Resources provides to all work together to help others. Thank 3-month 6-month 1-year seniors, adults with disabilities, and you! Many community members and those who care for them. Buy tickets businesses made this possible. Thanks % % % to: 1.76 APY* 2.02 APY* 2.45 APY* online now at www/senior-resources. Minimum deposit $1000 Minimum deposit $1000 Minimum deposit $1000 org. Bring your friends! • The Goose for flowers • Maple Ridge for desserts * Annual Percentage Yield (APY) eective 08/10/2018. CDs oered by Edward Jones are bank-issued and FDIC-insured up to The event will be Saturday, Novem- $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account • The Fun Band for music ownership category. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability ber 10 at Bayview Hall. Tickets: $16/ and price change. CD values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of CDs can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early person, VIP table for 8 for $200. • Parkinson’s Singers for music withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not • Linda Barlean from Northwest allow interest to compound. CDs oered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Food and beverages will be available for Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). Regional Council for help with serv- Call or visit your local fi nancial advisor today. purchase. ing and a gas gift card for our raffle • Freeland Hall for support of the event COUPEVILLE OAK HARBOR Chris Renfro Gene Kelly Barner 107 S Main Street 144 N E Ernst St Suite C Island Senior Resources eNews! Join our email list and receive our new monthly eNews the last Suite A101a 360-675-8239 Friday of every month. It’s full of updates for the month ahead: sales 360-678-6580 River Powers at Senior Thrift, special events, classes, trips, menus, and links to 144 N E Ernst St Suite C FREELAND great articles. Sign up online at www.senior-resources.org. 360-675-8239 Melissa S Cates, AAMS® Eric L Schelling 1688 Main St Suite 100 630 Southeast Midway Blvd 360-331-4450 Learn the Basics of Social Security 360-679-2558 • How and when to apply for benefits Kristi K Price Gregory A Smith, AAMS® • Types of benefits you may qualify for 1688 Main St Suite 100 275 SE Cabot Dr A7 • Your Social Security rights 360-331-4450 360-679-2304 • Benefits based on earnings, spousal earnings (current and former) Kevin B Lungren • Survivor benefits for widow(er)s and eligible children. 1592 Main Street www.edwardjones.com This Island Senior Resources workshop will be presented by Annette Barca who has been 360-341-4556 Member SIPC conducting pre-retirement seminars for 15 years. Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call 360-321-1600 ext 0. Island Senior Resources (Bayview) 14595 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260 Wednesday, Sept 19 10:30 AM
Island Senior Resources, (360) 321-1600, (360) 678-3373 • www.senior-resources.org September 2018 5 Join us for MEAL SITES & HOURS ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER (BAYVIEW) 14594 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260 LUNCH 360-321-1600 Meals served Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 11:45 am OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER & LEARN 51 SE Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Presenters will offer information on key 360-279-0367 (kitchen) or 360-279-4580 (Center) topics affecting the lives of seniors, their Meals served Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 am caregivers, families and friends. CAMANO CENTER OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER • 11:30 AM 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA 98282 360-387-0222 All Lunch Bunch/Brown Bag Series are open and FREE to the public and begin at Meals served Mon, Wed, Fri, noon 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Date Topic and Presenter CAMBEY APARTMENTS Sept. 25 Opportunity Council 50 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239 Lisa Clark, Director of Island County Opportunity Council, will present 360-678-4886 Ext 28 or 360-321-6661 ext 28 about the services they provide. She will go over the different areas in Meals served Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 11:45 am which they help with including energy assistance, housing services, and various other community services they provide. They are an excellent BROOKHAVEN resource so come learn about the ways they can help! 150 4th Street, Langley, WA 98260 360-321-1600 Meals served Mon, Wed, Fri, noon; Thurs, 5 pm AT THE COUPEVILLE HUB • WEDNESDAYS, 12:30 PM – NEW START TIME Events begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main COUPEVILLE METHODIST CHURCH, FIRST UNITED Street at 7th St. Lunch is served every Wednesday at noon (suggested donation $5). 608 N Main St, Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact Carol Moliter: (360) 678-0636, [email protected]. 360-678-4256 Date Topic and Presenter Meals served Wed, noon Sept. 4 Veterans Resources and the Veterans Resource Center HILLSIDE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH What resources are available for Veterans? Join Cynthia Besaw, Island 874 Plantation Drive, Greenbank, WA 98253 County Veterans Service Coordinator, as she explores the range of 360-222-3211 benefits available to our veterans from dealing with emergencies to fuel Meals served Wed, Fri, 11:30 am vouchers to burial assistance. Sept. 11 Give Smart Community Meals offer older adults social opportunities while enjoying a deli- We are asked to give to many causes. Join Teresa Gliddens from the cious, nutritionally balanced meal. Secretary of State’s Office to learn about how to spot red flags that might Community Meals are provided for adults age 60+, their spouses, and caregivers. indicate a scam and know what to check for. Donations are appreciated and help fund the program. We suggest a donation of Sept. 18 Directives, Wills, and Long-Term Planning $5.00 or whatever is affordable. All eligible persons are invited to enjoy the meals Doug Kelly, a Clinton Estate Planning Attorney, will discuss things a regardless of their ability to donate. senior citizen should consider as they think about directives, wills, and long-term planning. You will be better prepared to move forward with your own attorney knowing what things should be considered. MENU - SEPTEMBER $5 Suggested donation for meals Sept. 25 Trails for Wheelchairs Explore several local trails that are accessible for wheelchairs, those with WEEK 1 a mobility device, or those who just want a relaxing walk in the woods. Many of these trails are accessible by Island Transit bus which can carry Mon 3 Holiday- Meal Sites Closed two wheelchairs each. Want to get out more? Come find out where you could go with Island Transit Mobility Specialist, Maribeth Crandell. Tues 4 Pesto Cheese Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza Wed 5 Teriyaki Meatballs w/Rice ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCES (BAYVIEW) • TUESDAYS, 12:30 PM Thurs 6 Chef's Choice Lunch (optional) will be served 11:45 am – 12:30 pm (suggested donation $5) fol- Fri 7 Cashew Chicken w/Scallions lowed by a free presentation. See our menu section for what is being served for lunch. Come eat, socialize, and learn! WEEK 2 Date Topic and Presenter Mon 10 Cincinnati Chili w/Cheese & Salad Sept. 5 Bingo Tues 11 Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables Come play Bingo! Aging & Disability Resources will be available 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Wed 12 Spinach Lasagna w/Marinara Sept. 12 Saratoga Sirens Thurs 13 Chef's Choice Jennifer, Cheryl, and Dinah return with their special style and talent for this musical entertainment program featuring songs you remember! Fun Fri 14 Turkey Tetrazzini and a few tears as memories of your younger years surface, but such a WEEK 3 glow afterward! Mon 17 Chile Relleno Bake w/Cheese Sept. 19 Stump Sarah! Bring a “mystery” trash item from home for Sarah Bergquist, WSU Tue 18 Egg Salad on Croissant & Soup Extension Specialist to identify as recyclable, or not – she’ll explain why! Wed 19 Turkey Pot Pie Bake Recycling is changing rapidly. What you thought you knew has shifted. Sept. 26 New and Old in Israel Thur 20 Chef's Choice Carol Moliter, novice world traveler, will discuss the surprises and Fri 21 Stuffed Pepper Bake w/Ground Beef pleasures of group travel in one of the world’s most ancient and significant areas. So many misconceptions (perhaps only her’s) are WEEK 4 highlighted as well. Mon 24 Mandarin Orange Chicken & Rice Tues 25 Best Rueben Sandwich Disclaimer: Island Senior Resources (Bayview and the HUB) offers a variety of information, classes, and presentations, but does not endorse any speaker or vendor. Presentations are meant as an Wed 26 Beef Stroganoff w/Mushrooms educational opportunity and no solicitation is allowed. We suggest attendees explore a variety of options before making any decisions regarding services. Island Senior Resources will not share your Thur 27 Chef's Choice information with any vendor or speaker. If you choose to share your contact information, this is at your own discretion. Fri 28 Spaghetti w/Ground Beef Thank you for reading Island Times. Please support our advertisers. Please recycle this publication when you are finished reading it. 6 September 2018
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After this 2-hour tour, we will enjoy lunch THE BREAD LAB at the Original Bob’s Burger and Brew. Thursday, October 11 Before returning home, we will visit Farm TRAVEL LOG to Glass Distillery and enjoy an hour-long 8 AM – 5 PM tour. We will see the process of turning Member: $95 • Non-Member: $115 fjord, a 3-story high map of Scandinavia, OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER BelleWood Farm’s apples into hand- Take a three hour baking class at the King Viking artifacts, an art exhibit, and a room crafted spirits, learn about agricultural Arthur Bread Lab in Burlington. During For more information, call the that has an indoor birch forest with an practices, cider making, and the distilla- this class you will learn how to make Pate Travel Desk, 360-279-4587 incredible wall-to-wall video landscape tion process, and, of course, enjoy many Choux (eclairs) from scratch and you get of all the Nordic countries. This will be a samples! Price includes transportation, to take your baked goods home! Then we MYSTERY LUNCHES fun, informative, and exciting day in Bal- farm tour, and distillery tour with tastings. will stop at the Third Street Cafe for a no Wednesday, September 26 lard, Washington! Price includes museum No host lunch. host lunch before returning home. Depart: 10:30 AM – Return: 2:30 PM entrance, locks tour, and transportation. Member: $20 • Non-Member: $30 No host lunch. ANGEL OF THE WINDS CASINO Tuesday, September 25 SEPTEMBER TRIPS 9 AM – 3:30 PM Member: $27 Non-Member: $37 ADVENTURE BY LAND Come see Angel of the Winds new non- Tuesday, September 4 smoking section in addition to many new 9:30 AM – 5 PM slots! You will also receive a $5 slot ticket Member: $40 • Non-Member: $48 and a discount on the lunch buffet. NORTHWEST WASHINGTON LOOP On the final adventure, we will keep our Friday, October 12 feet planted on the ground as we explore VANCOUVER AQUARIUM 9 AM – 7 PM the magnificent land around us. The loca- Monday, September 10 tion is still a mystery but Carly will be sure Member: $43 • Non-Member: $50 9 AM – 6 PM to take you on a hike that engulfs the Join us on a trek around the Northern Member: $82 • Non-Member: $95 beautiful nature which surrounds us. We part of the state including stops at will enjoy the views, take in the fresh air, Prepare to be amazed as we take a trip Lynden, Blaine, Birch Bay, Ferndale, Semi- and enjoy each other’s company. After to the Vancouver Aquarium located in ahmoo & Peace Arch Park. This will be a working up an appetite we will enjoy an B.C. There are many exhibits to keep your fun filled day you don’t want to miss out included picnic lunch. attention all day including sea otters, pen- on! guins, snakes, sea lions, sharks, amazon animals, and even dolphins! The Aquar- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL VOLTA IKEA ium also features multiple cafés and gift Friday, September 28 Tuesday, October 16 shops so there is something for everyone! 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM 9 AM – 5 PM You don’t want to miss this experience to Member: $135 • Non-Member: $150 Member: $45 • Non-Member: $55 get up close and personal with the differ- Let’s take a trip down south to Ikea which ent sea animals. Cirque is presenting their new show this year, Volta which is full of talented per- offers various home furnishings, décor, formers. We have booked exceptional kitchen gadgets, and so much more! seats right in the heart of the action. The show starts at 4:00 PM under the FUTURE TRIPS NORDIC MUSEUM, big top tent at Marymoor Park. We will BALLARD LOCKS, & LUNCH stop for a late lunch on the way down to enjoy the two-hour, action packed show. AT RAY’S BOATHOUSE On the way back home, we will make a Thursday, September 6 quick stop for coffee and ice cream. Price 8 AM – 5:45 PM includes transportation and ticket. No Member: $55 • Non-Member: $68 host lunch. Let’s take a tour of the Ballard Locks! BELLEWOOD ACRES FARM & We hope to see salmon run through FARM TO GLASS DISTILLERY TOUR OCTOBER TRIPS the locks during their peak season from Thursday, September 20 June through September and enjoy a 1-hour informative tour. After visiting the 8 AM – 5 PM Member: $49 • Non-Member: $59 TEATRO ZINZANNI locks, we will enjoy lunch at Ray’s Boat- Sunday, November 18 house Cafe. Next, we will visit the New Let’s take a tour of Bellewood Acres in Nordic Museum which just reopened Lynden, WA! We will ride through the 9 AM – 5 PM in May after a huge renovation! This is orchard while learning about the seasons, Member: $125 • Non-Member: $150 our opportunity to visit and gain new pollination, pest control, water-use and Teatro ZinZanni is celebrating their 20th appreciation for the history and customs harvesting. Then, we will join the crew anniversary at their brand-new location brought to the Pacific Northwest from and harvest our own apples followed by a in Woodinville, WA. Come watch the Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and stop at the packing barn for a discussion SALT SPRINGS B.C. dazzling new production along with an Iceland. The museum features stunning about distribution. We will end the tour Friday, October 5 - Sunday, October 7 included four-course dinner. This will be architecture designed to resemble a by visiting the cider line and their bakery! AM (10/5) - PM (10/7) a day of excitement and fun you won’t Prices per person: want to miss! Member: Double, $485 • Single: $685 JIM BRICKMAN HOLIDAY CONCERT Non-Member: Double, $520 • Single, $720 Saturday, December 1 ResCare Helping You Join us for an early fall get away to Salt 10 AM – 6 PM Springs Island B.C. The first night we will Member: $100 • Non-Member: $120 enjoy no host dinner overlooking Vesu- HomeCare Stay At Home vius Bay. On Saturday we will explore the Jim Brickman returns to Seattle for a spe- Respect and Care at Home Island starting with their farmers market cial Holiday Concert. Tickets must be pur- and then by visiting a local artist’s studio chased in advance, to reserve your spot • Trusted, experienced in-home care for all ages and ending at a new cidery. The last day sign up before October 1st. • Private Pay, VA, State Funded Care, DDD, Long Term Care Insurance we will take in the views of the Island and ANNIE take our time as we return home via the Saturday, December 8 • Personal care - help with daily living activities Swartz Bay and Anacortes Ferries. Cost 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM • Free, no obligation in-home assessment includes transportation, ferries, 2-nights at Harbour House Hotel, dinner at Wood- Member: $45 • Non-Member: $55 • Respite care - much-needed relief for the primary caregiver ley’s (10/6), & breakfast (10/6 & 10/7). 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per Carrier Day. This is a day we honor Chip Batchellor, President of the those who were or are now newspaper Whidbey Island Gem Club, shows off WELCOME TO FALL carriers. Years ago it was a job primar- some rocks during their morning ses- By Barry Wenaas many of you are able to enjoy this year’s ily populated by kids from pre-teen sion Program Assistant, Oak Harbor Senior Center festival. to 16-year olds. At that age, most kids moved to restaurant, grocery store and Well, we know summer is coming to an What a unique summer we have had. retail jobs. Newspaper carriers date end when Labor Day arrives and the Labor Day is always celebrated the first back to the 1800s. September 10, 1833, Oak Harbor Music Festival is here. Hope Monday in September. This is also called 10-year old Barney Flaherty became the the “working man’s (woman)" holiday first newspaper carrier. Benjamin Day, in appreciation for the work you do in publisher of the New York Sun, hired or outside of the home, union or non Barney to sell papers for his penny press. Do you remember your first teddy bear? union, big company or small, or govern- The only job requirement – he had to Did you take it everywhere; did you ment. show he could throw the newspaper into cuddle it; sleep with it; talk to it and do the bushes! October 26, 1982, President favorite things together? Well, the teddy The first Labor Day was celebrated in Reagan issued a proclamation naming bear has a special day – September 9. It New York City September 5, 1882 and this day Newspaper Carrier Appreciation is said no child should grow up without was started by the Central Labor Union Day. If you still enjoy reading your news- a teddy bear. Many fire department and of New York City. In 1884, it was moved paper in print, consider leaving a little police departments and EMS vehicles W.I.G.S. to the first Monday in September. It something out to thank the person who have teddy bears available to soothe quickly became popular and one state (Whidbey Island delivers your newspaper! children in need. Teddy bears make you after another voted it as a holiday. June feel secure in an otherwise insecure Genealogical Searchers) 28, 1894, the U.S. Congress voted it to be How many of you take time to pick up a world. Many adults still have their teddy a national holiday. It is also viewed as an real book and read? Well, take time out bears. During the early 1900s Theodore Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1–3 pm, official end of summer and the kids go September 6, pick up a book and read. Roosevelt was in office as President of off to school and summer vacations are We have a great library system here on 2720 Heller Road, Fire Station #25 the United States. He was a hunter and over. Labor Day traditions are celebrated the island with Sno-Isle Libraries. Get to while hunting in Mississippi in 1902, George Lawson, a firefighter and with a day off and celebrating one last your nearest library or senior center to he refused to shoot a small bear. The former military member, will discuss picnic, closing pools and putting boats pick up a book. It doesn’t matter where Washington Post picked up the story and 9/11/2001 from the military and away. you read the book, just make sure it is in made a cartoon of the event. Toy store firefighter standpoints. a cozy comfortable place – if you doze owners, Morris and Rose Michtom wrote All are welcome to attend. One of the special days we celebrate in off, we won’t tell. Enjoy. September is Collect Rocks Day – which to President Roosevelt for permission Call Bobby O’Neal, 360-632-5591 occurs the 16th. Did you know we have September 8 is International Literacy to call their stuffed animal Teddy Bears. or email whidbeygensearchers@ a very active group of rock collectors at Day which was originated by United Teddy bears became wildly popular and gmail.com for more information. the Oak Harbor Senior Center? They are Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul- their company came to be known as the a great group called the Whidbey Island tural Organizations (UNESCO). The first Ideal Toy Company, one of the largest Rock and Gem Club. They meet every celebration was Sept. 8, 1968. toy companies in the world. It is believed Oak Harbor Tuesday evening and the Lapidary group teddy bears are very important to chil- meets every Thursday evening. In Febru- The first Sunday after Labor Day, we dren (young and old) and deserve a day Senior Center ary, they present a very impressive gem celebrate National Grandparents Day. It of recognition. Winnie the Pooh is a very show for three days at the center. If you is time to celebrate those special people famous teddy bear. Don’t forget to take 51 SE Jerome St., are interested, please feel free to come who are always there with a hug, a kiss, time to have a Teddy Bear Picnic. So, do Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by and see what they have to offer – a cookie, something special, or take you have memories of a special stuffed Front Desk: 360-279-4580 great people – great fun. September 16, us somewhere. It is time to honor our pal you had years ago? you can also act like a kid for Act Like a grandparents. As many of them are now Remember September 11. I doubt Normal Business Hours: Kid Day. The ice cream of choice today is special memories, take time to think of anyone will ever forget where they were Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Rocky Road. some of those memories you have of the morning of September 11, 2001 Additional evening and your grandparents. National Grandpar- Can you imagine sky scrapers here in ents Day originated in 1978. President when they heard of the attacks on the weekend classes and events twin towers of the World Trade Center in as scheduled Oak Harbor? Seattle and Bellevue have Jimmy Carter declared it to be the first plenty, so there is not a need for any Sunday after Labor Day. If you are a NYC and the Pentagon. This horrible day Yearly Membership Dues: $40 here on our island. However, there is a grandparent, enjoy a bit of grandchild will be etched in our memories forever Available for anyone 50+ years Sky Scraper Day and it occurs September time if you can! We know many of you – like the attack on Pearl Harbor that 3. It is a day to appreciate and admire play a big role in the life of your grand- brought us to WWII, the 911 attacks led Liz Lange • (360) 279-4581 the world’s tallest skyscrapers. The tall- children, some even being a primary us into a new war – the war on terrorism. Senior Services Administrator est is in Dubai at 2,717 ft, 163 floors and caregiver. To those who fill this role, a I was in the Panhandle of Florida, and was built in 2010. Listed as 32nd is the huge happy National Grandparents Day as a Red Cross volunteer involved with Carly Waymire • (360) 279-4583 blood drives, we were activated to set up Program Coordinator Empire State Building in New York at to you. You are amazing! 1250 ft with 102 floors. They are energiz- centers and man with volunteers – basi- Barry Wenaas • (360) 279-4582 ing and architectural marvels. The 3rd September 9, 2018, Rosh Hashana cally 72 hours straight. People were lined Program Assistant was chosen as it is Louis H. Sullivan’s begins at sundown and ends September up for hours – a steady stream of donors birthday (1856), the architect credited 11. It is the celebration of the Jewish who just kept coming, all asking what Send comments and suggestions with the first skyscraper. New Year. It celebrates the creation of they could do and all very patient. This to [email protected] the world and is one of the holiest days happened nationwide. America came September 4, we can celebrate Newspa- of the Jewish year. together in an unselfish way.
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Let us now talk about Positive Thinking Day than with an apple dumpling. It, too, Day. This is celebrated September 13, is celebrated September 17. It is such a but any day would be great for posi- tasty fall treat – easy to make and deli- National Senior Center Month tive thinking. We need more positive cious to eat. Enjoy! thinkers. The day is about attitude . . . a Member Appreciation Lunches positive attitude. It’s a lot like the ant, Now that you have had your sweet treat, when faced with moving a rubber tree you can indulge with a juicy cheese- As a token of appreciation to all Oak Harbor Senior Center members, local busi- nesses have chosen to sponsor free lunches in September. Join us throughout plant thought “I think I can.” The power burger. September 18, we can top off the month for free catered lunches at Oak Harbor Senior Center! Lunch will of positive thinking is absolutely aston- with America’s favorite sandwich. Look begin at 11:30 AM and is free to all members. ishing. Medical research confirms a posi- for specials at your local restaurants. You tive attitude works wonders at fighting can enjoy them for lunch or dinner or Thursday, September 6 Thursday, September 13 diseases and ailments. People with an really anytime of the day. Be adventur- Sponsored by Oak Harbor Physical Therapy Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy “I think I can” attitude are far more likely ous and try different types of cheese. to succeed at any task they are given. An unknown author made the follow- September 21, we celebrate Interna- ing quote: “It takes just a moment to tional Peace Day which seeks a global change your attitude. And, in that quick cessation of violence and war. This is cel- moment, you can change your entire ebrated in hundreds of countries, all with day . . . " the same goal in mind . . . to stop war Thursday, September 20 Thursday, September 27 and violence. Created and sponsored Sponsored by Whidbey Memorial Sponsored by Hearing Health Services Also, September 13, we celebrate Uncle by the United Nations, this day seeks to Sam Day. There are two theories about end war, starting today. Wouldn’t it be its origin: the most popular dates back wonderful if this day would succeed and to Troy, NY in 1812 during the war. Bar- spread country-by-country, day-by-day, rels of meat were shipped to soldiers until there is no more war or violence? stationed at Troy, NY and they were Former Beatle John Lennon had the stamped “U.S.” The supplier was Samuel right vision in his song “Imagine.” Wilson of Troy. NY. The soldiers jokingly referred to him as “Uncle Sam.” In 1813, Also, this day is World Gratitude Day. It is the first image of “Uncle Sam” appeared. your opportunity to show your gratitude In 1961, the U.S. Congress issued a reso- and appreciation. We hope you will find lution recognizing “Uncle Sam” Wilson, something to be grateful for and remem- and authorizing a monument in his ber the feeling. hometown in Troy, NY. There are a lot of funny days coming September 17, we celebrate Citizenship up, such as Elephant Appreciation Day Day. February 29, 1952, President Harry September 22; Hobbit Day also the Truman signed a bill establishing Sep- 22nd; International Rabbit Day. Did you tember 17 of each year as Citizenship know rabbits are the third most popular Day. Its roots go back to “I am an Ameri- pet behind dogs and cats. Animal rights can Day” which was established in 1940 groups and Humane Societies are active by Congress as the 3rd Sunday in May. promoters for International Rabbit Day. The day was moved and renamed Citi- Their object is to promote healthy and zenship Day to coincide with the signing caring environments for rabbits. of the U.S. Constitution September 17, 1789. I hope you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Fall colors and wonderful Fall What better day to celebrate Citizenship food events within our island and state. Whidbey Art Party: Leaping Orca Come join professional painter Amy Hauser for a one of a kind art party! This month she will instruct you through “Leaping Orca.” Absolutely no experience is necessary, anyone can join in the fun! Amy will give you step-by-step instructions to create your very own hand- painted canvas which is yours to keep. All materials are provided in the class including the canvas, instructions, painting materials, and refreshments. Whether you are wanting to try something new or an experienced painter, this class is for you! Join us September 12, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. The cost is $40 for OHSC Members and $45 for Non-Members. To sign up, stop by the Oak Harbor Senior Center or visit whidbeyartparty.com.
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Chuck and Suzanne Hathaway Is Staying Active and Independent for Life your goal? play a friendly match of pool GET “S.A.I.L.ing “ Staying Active and Independent for Life strength, flexibility, and education. (SAIL) is an evidence-based exercise We have found many of the participants program for adults 65+. SAIL improves feel better about themselves, have more strength, balance, and fitness that can be confidence in themselves and have been done standing or sitting. able to participate in more activities then Why is SAIL key for our community? when they first began the program. Island County’s population age 60+, is As an example, one of our participants 82,790. It is 55-percent above the state could not tie her shoes and after a few average. Falls among older adults are weeks of attending SAIL, she now ties common; one in four (65+) fall each year her shoes and is able to touch her toes costing $50 billion annually – $9 billion comfortably. Another participant had Medicaid, $12 billion private/out of issues with falling and can now balance pocket, $29 billion Medicare. himself, and has not had any additional In Washington State, one in three older falls. Several of the participants have CENTER continued from page 1 Chuck piped in saying, “Us as a couple adults fall every year. In 2016, there were noticed they feel stronger and several have a place to travel together, play pool, 19,060 fall-related hospitalizations and who came in with walkers/canes, have band, Chuck saw the Center was looking go to dances, and that is so important.” 887 fall-related deaths. been able to do the exercises without for trip escort volunteers and thought As you can see, the Oak Harbor Senior The leading risk factors for falls are their devices. with his love for adventure it would be Center isn’t just a building to them, it is decreased leg strength and balance; We find SAIL is a great continuation after a perfect fit. Chuck and Suzanne have where they find community and make unsafe home environment; taking more leaving physical therapy. It helps partici- become quite the traveling escort team memories. than four medications; fear of falling; pants stay motivated and moving and and have taken groups from the Center vision problems; decreased sensation in not become stagnant and stiff. This is a As the Program Coordinator I get to see to Chelan, Mt. Baker, Vancouver B.C., feet, malnutrition, alcohol and substance great class for those just starting an exer- these stories be made every day at the Seattle, and many other exciting places. misuse, cognitive impairment, advanced cise program. Center and it is really what makes my job Suzanne started helping out at the age, previous falls, especially with injury so special. I love to see the friendships We encourage anyone to come visit our Center at the Travel Desk taking phone and chronic conditions. calls and signing members up for trips. made, the new skills learned, and the class and see if this would be beneficial An opportunity arose when they needed purpose this place gives older adults. I So, now that we know the stats, we can to you. The class is $20 a month for mem- more help at the Front Desk so Suzanne think it is so important we recognize the see how important a good exercise pro- bers of the Oak Harbor Senior Center gram is to keeping us independent! ($40 for a year membership). Members stepped up and started volunteering Senior Center because it really is such a who have Silver and Fit can have the $20 every week as one of our afternoon special place. We really appreciate each The Oak Harbor Senior Center SAIL a month class fee waived! volunteers. Suzanne told me, “The Oak one of our members and are so fortu- class meets twice a week, Tuesdays and Harbor Senior Center is such a great nate to have the opportunity to be a part Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. for one hour. In September is Falls Prevention Month, place to meet people and the camarade- of this center with you. Thank you for the hour workout, you will get: warm and SAIL is a great program to help pre- rie is what makes this place so special.” making this place possible. up, gentle aerobics, balance/cool down, vent falls!
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