BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SENIOR CENTER
Jan-Feb 2019
The Bainbridge Island Senior Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization 370 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 - Phone: 206-842-1616 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biseniorcenter.org Editor: Ruth Flanagan - [email protected]
Annual Meeting Talent Show Auditions January 8 February 16
Chilly Hilly Talent Show February 24 March 16
The Bainbridge Island Senior Center (BISC) offers opportunities to keep active in mind, body and spirit, meet other people, make new friends, volunteer and enjoy life. Out of courtesy to our guest speakers, event planners & instructors, please register for classes, programs and events at the Senior Center, 206-842-1616 or online at www.biseniorcenter.org. There is financial assistance available for most paid programs. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND Message From the Director Page 2 SENIOR CENTER
A Partnership Between Ready or not, 2019! The year ahead promises to be a good one for our Senior Center, as we continue to develop partnerships with Bainbridge Island other organizations and build a web of support for our community. Senior Center and the City of Bainbridge Island The hard work to map out our future reaches an important mile- stone this month, when our strategic plan is presented at our annual meeting in Huney Hall on Tuesday, January 8, at 10 a.m. After community meetings, board workshops, and hard work by the strategic planning committee, you'll get details on major goals we've landed on, who has agreed to lead various efforts, and how you can help us grow into the future. A big thanks to Judy and Mission Statement John McKenzie, Barb and Mike Hotchkin and Nancy Lewars for
Our mission is to empower their efforts to bring this planning together. and enhance the quality of life of people in our community as Also at the meeting, you'll elect the incoming board of directors they grow older. and get an update from staff. I hope you'll make a point of attending and sharing your views about the Center's future. I look forward to seeing you there! Board of Directors We're inaugurating Silverdale Shopper bus trips – monthly President: Tom Kilbane excursions to Silverdale co-sponsored by Island Volunteer Care- Vice President: Mickey Guthrie givers to provide trips to popular shopping locations once a month. These trips will be free, but donations are welcome to help defray Secretary: Colleen Kielbart the cost. Trips are planned on January 16 and February 20.
Treasurer: Ed Bancroft Don't forget we have a big fundraiser coming up February 24. We Directors are again serving chili to the Chilly Hilly bike riders. Many hands make light work and it's more fun when we're all here together. Jeannette Franks Consider volunteering (especially cleaning up). Plus you get a free Michael Hotchkin bowl of chili and cornbread muffin (otherwise $8). Karen King Nancy Lewars Finally, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as your Gunda Lunde director. Being at the Senior Center brings so much light into my Bill Luria life! Here's to 2019! Genevieve Moyer Selden Smith
Senior Center Staff
Exec. Director Reed Price Reed Price Mgr. of Operations Mary Gibbs Executive Director Thrift Store Mgr Tijen Sion- Hotchkiss Volunteer Director Sara Prout
The deadline for the next issue is: February 8, 2019 Page 3 Glimpses of Our Center
LIBERATION LAUGHTER by Jacqueline Cain
If you happen to come to the center on a Friday, between 10:00 and 11:30 am, you’ll most likely hear a “whole lot of laughing going on”. Since laughter is contagious, you’ll most likely break out laughing yourself, and this will please Nancy Lewars, the lady behind all that raucous merriment, no end. She is the creator and facilitator of the highly popular Liberation Laughter class that’s been “going on” eight years this coming January. The inspiration behind the conception of this class was sparked by Nancy’s realization she wasn’t truly enjoying some of the assorted volunteer commitments she’d been doing. Owning up to this feeling freed her to change from being the “good” volunteer to being the “fun” volunteer. “It was a release,” Nancy says. “I felt liberated from the onus of being “good”. What this retired English teacher really wanted to do on a volunteer basis was teach a class that would empower participants to think on their feet and have fun. She chose the name Liberation Laughter because laughter frees us to stop taking ourselves so seriously. When we laugh, we liberate ourselves. ` Even though Nancy has studied improvisation, she’s quick to point out that hers is not an improv or joke-telling class. What participants do is play Though women’s work is never done, games. This is accomplished through team exercises where the dialogue They do get out to have some fun. moves back and forth. In the game of gibberish, for example, the first At the Bainbridge Island Senior Center person blurts out a gibberish word. The second person creates a definition Where an improv person is the mentor. for the word and the third uses the word in a sentence. In games such as She always keeps things right in balance this one there are no losers, everybody wins, there is no right or wrong and you cannot fail. The group becomes their own audience appreciating and As we’re allowed to display our talents. supporting each other’s uniqueness in a totally non-judgmental way. With make-up stories, puns and jokes There’s creativity from all us folks. With such a fun format, it’s not surprising that from the first class on, Nancy So come and join us - be a crafter, has had a faithful following. IVC volunteer Charles Wallace (who The group is called Liberation Laughter. chauffeurs folks from their homes to assorted events) brings his angels, (Marilyn Goldstein, Audrey Kooreman and Judith Vinson) with him every Jim R. Noland week. Sophia Weber, who turns 100 in April, is a class regular and highlight of the group. “If you are feeling down when you come, you are not when you leave,” she enthuses. A sampling of other comments from regulars are: “Laughter is very important in my life, and I get lots of it here and especially enjoy the people that come;” “participating in the class has made me more comfortable when I speak to any group and has also sharpened my ability to think on my feet;” “it is mind stimulating with new physical and mental exer- cises each week;” “the class is a mix of word games, songs, mimes, silliness and laughs.” Newcomers to the Liberation Laughter class can be assured they’ll be welcomed with open arms by the regulars, and like them, will enjoy an hour and a half of games, relaxation, camaraderie and merriment. To be sure, when Nancy’s class is in session, laughter can be heard from one end of BISC to the other and it’s contagious. “Don’t be afraid to join,” Sophia (our soon to be centenarian) advises. “Nobody does anything wrong. If you don’t come you won’t know what you are missing.”
The tremendous amount of support participants have received from taking Nancy’s class, and the close friendships that have formed, have inspired a number of spin-offs by individuals and groups. There is a book discussion group; a group that goes to the matinees at Act Theatre; another group meets to play board games; a group goes to the Edge performances; one member is now making movies of the Liberation Laughter class from the videos she takes on her iPhone; another opens her home to host the annual Liberation Laughter Christmas party; another writes poems in honor of each participants birthday; one member is a long-time docent at the Seattle Aquarium and takes groups on tours. Breaking News! Page 4
FIRST SUNDAY CONCERTS The Bainbridge Community Piano Association, under the direction of Darden Burns, presents a musical concert at 4:00 pm at the Waterfront Park Community Center. Admission is $20 for Adults, $5 for Youth Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Jaunuary 6 - Elizabeth Dorman, classical pianist February 10 - Bill Anschell, jazz piano trio 2019 ? Sign up at front desk no later than February 14, 2019 for Auditions to be held February 16 at 1:00 pm in Huney Hall January 8, 2019 10:00 am - Noon Acts may not be longer than 5 minutes Huney Hall and only a limited number of acts will be chosen to perform at the March 16th Talent Show. Committee Reports Strategic Plan for the Future So dust off your dancing shoes, tune your instruments Election of Board Members and hone your humor to help present an evening of Refreshments hilarious fun for all.
CHILLY HILLY - Once again this year, the Bainbridge Island Senior Center will host the finish line chili feed for the participants in the annual 33-mile bicycle ride around Bainbridge Island. Volunteers will be needed to help prepare and serve the chili and accompaniments or to serve as cashiers, checking the list of those who have paid in advance and taking money from those who have not, and most especially, for clean-up. Contact [email protected] to volunteer.
WATERFRONT BOOK GROUP - All titles are available from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library as audio downloads. Tell them you read with KRL’s Waterfront Book Group and get them sent to you! For information about this free service, go to www.wtbbl.org.
Third Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. Conference Room Donation
January 15 – One Book, One Community - Behold the Dreamers – by Imbolo Mbue The unforgettable story of a young Cameroonian couple making a new life in New York just as the Great Recession upends the economy. February 19 – Homegoing – by Yaa Gyasi Two half-sisters, unknown to each other, are born into different villages in 18th century Ghana and experience profoundly different lives and legacies throughout subsequent generations marked by wealth, slavery, war, coal mining, the Great Migration and the realities of 20th-century Harlem. Events and Programs Page 5
REED TEACHES MY ACTIVE CENTER - Learn how to register for Senior Center events, pay for classes or trips, or even renew your membership online. Reed walks you through "My Active Center," the online calendar of events that you can use from our website.
Wednesday January 2 1:00 pm Dining Room Donation
WRITE YOUR STORY - The story of your life! Venera di Bella Barles says "anyone can write their memoirs." Join Venera for her 7-session class and learn how to transform your stories into a manuscript.
Tuesdays Jan 15-Feb 26 11:00 am-1:00 pm Conference Room Donation
WISE FOLKS - Give yourself a gift of sharing with friends. Venera di Bella Barles facilitates these gatherings of wise folks sitting in a circle discussing their thoughts on life. Different topic each session.
Tuesdays January 8, 22, 1:00-3:00 pm Dining Room Donation February 12, 26
BAINBRIDGE BEFORE THE BRIDGE - Karen McCormic Beierle reprises her very popular presentation about growing up on Bainbridge Island. Co-presented with the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, including Thomas Arnold and Reid Hansen.
Wednesday January 9 2:00-4:00 pm Huney Hall Donation
DOCUMENTARY: BENDING THE ARC-This film profiles Partners in Health. Our morning exercise instructor Helen Heaslip says that through the film "you come to understand what an extraordinary organization Partners in Health is and more personally I have learnt, that with the support of one or two friends, or even better a whole community, you can climb mountains of your own."
Wednesday January 16 2:00-4:00 pm Huney Hall Donation for Partners in Health BRIDGE BASICS 1 (series) - If you can count to 13, you can learn this great game. These lessons are for those who want an introduction to this social and stimulating game. Course fee is $50; there's also a $10 book fee payable at the first class to ACBL Accredited Bridge Teacher Mark Siler. Must attend all classes.
Mondays January 14, 21, 28, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Huney Hall $50/series February 4 NEW MEMBER COFFEE - Enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks. Meet some of our members and learn about all the ways you can get involved in the Senior Center.
Wednesday February 13 10:00 am Fireside Room
TALKING ABOUT DEATH WON'T KILL YOU
Being Mortal - See the PBS film by noted physician Atul Gawande regarding end-of-life decisions.
Thursday January 31 10:00 am Conference Room Donation
Five Wishes Planning - Former hospice nurse Caroline Stevens leads this four-session discussion and advanced care planning series designed to make your desires known to your family and medical professionals.
Thursdays February 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-11:30 am Conference Room $40
Looking ahead ACCESSIBLE DESIGN - Learn how to make your own living spaces flexible, safe, and viable for you, your family and your friends while reducing your environmental impact. Register today for a talk by Molly McCabe, a local award-winning designer and general contractor. She is the principal designer and co-owner of A Kitchen That Works™ LLC and has published numerous articles and has lectured locally and nationally on design and construction.
Monday March 25 4:00 pm Huney Hall Donation Technology and Finance Programming Page 6
TECH TUTORING - We now have 11 youth from a technology class joining our tutoring ranks. This is your chance for 1:1 tutoring by a student or adult volunteer using your laptop, smartphone, iPad, etc. Call 206-842-1616 to sign up. Cin- dy McGregor will call to confirm your appointment. Mondays, Jan 14, 28 2:00-3:00 pm Supported by Kitsap Bank Feb 11 Ongoing Activities
THE OUT-TO-LUNCH BUNCH - Participants carpool to a local restaurant for a friendly, social, get-to- know-you-better lunch experience. Sign-up at the front desk or online (under Trips) if interested in socializing with fellow members. Carpools will leave from the Senior Center . Limit 10 people
Thursday January 17 11:15 am The Treehouse Café, Lynwood Thursday February 21 11:15 am Elmer’s, Poulsbo
THURSDAY ART ADVENTURES WITH THE ART PROJECT - Learn a new craft every month guided by professional, working artists brought to us by The Art Project (formerly Bainbridge Arts & Crafts.) Materials will be provided and you will leave with your very own work of art. Thursday January 17 9:30 - 10:45 am Dining Room Fred Truitt - Watercolor: Color Thursday February 21 9:30 - 10:45 am Dining Room Fred Truitt - Watercolor: Composition
CHAIR MASSAGE - Interest in Jerry Brader's Monday chair massages has been growing, so we're going to offer them most every Monday. Four half-hour massages available weekly at 10, 10:40, 11:15 and 11:50; please pay when you register. Fireside Room. Mondays Jan 7, 14, 28 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Fee: $35 Feb 4, 11, 25
WANNA B KARAOKE - Bring a friend or two and come sing your heart out with Karen King and the gang on the 3rd Wednesday each month in the Fireside Room at 10:00 am. January 16 - Happy/Giddy Songs February 20 - Torch Songs A STITCHIN’ TIME - Knitting, crocheting, handwork of all types welcome as participants in this informal group help each other out with patterns and ideas. Facilitated by Ann Lovejoy . Some patterns and materials provided or bring your own. Thursdays Ongoing 2:00 - 4:00 pm East Living Room Donation
BARD READ – Joe Claseman is the ringleader for this lively table read of Shakespeare's plays. Starting with “All’s Well That Ends Well” on January 3. (See page 9 for details on trip to see matinee production in Seattle) Thursdays Ongoing 3:00 pm Conference Room Donation
DANCE AND MOVEMENT FRIDAYS - People who have tried Meredith Fiscus' Friday dance class love it. To entice you to give it a twirl, all classes in January and February are free! Fridays January 11, 18, 25 10:15-11:15 am Huney Hall February 8, 15
UKULELE GROUP - Join us for a new get-together on Wednesday afternoon. The music is easy to play - play the chords you know and add more chords as you go. Play and sing songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Pete Seeger in this informal group. Facilitated by Debby Simcoe of Village Music. Wednesdays Ongoing 1:00-3:00 pm Conference Room Donation
AARP DRIVER SAFETY - Two Day Class - The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Call the Senior Center at 206-842-1616 to sign up. A fee of $15 (AARP members) or $20 (non-members), payable to AARP, is due at the first class. Class limited to 14 people.
Tues & Thurs January 22 & 24 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Conference Room Special Announcements Page 7
MONDAY LECTURES - In the tradition of the late Hal Sandler, we begin each week with a Monday presentation. Kicking off the new year, Mary Ann Tiffany will present a series on sea life on January 7, 2019. Chuck Callaham will present a Bainbridge Before the Bridge remembrance on February 11, 2019. Mondays 9:30 am Dining Room Donation
January 7 Little Things & Sponges Mary Ann Tiffany January 14 Jellyfish & Coral “ January 28 Worms & Echinoderms (sea stars & urchins “ February 4 Mollusks, incl. octopus and squid “ February 11 Bainbridge Before the Bridge Chuck Callaham February 25 Truncates and Fish Mary Ann Tiffany
AARP TAX-AIDE: FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION - AARP Tax-Aides will be available at the Bainbridge branch of the Kitsap Regional Library some hours Mon., Wed., and Fri., from Feb. 1-April 15. The volunteers are subject to rigorous screening and training, and each return is checked by two volunteers prior to filing. This walk-in service is free, confidential and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more: go to krl.org, search AARP Tax-Aide under "What's Going On." Cards & Games
Party Bridge Tuesday - 1:00 pm E. Living Room Pat Mulanax - 206-780-7870 Duplicate Bridge Thursday -10:00 am Huney Hall Doug Cook - 206-330-6025 Cribbage Wed & Sat. - Noon Fireside Room Selden Smith - 206-491-8939 Bingo Friday - 1:00 pm Dining Room Beg. Mah-jongg Friday - 1:00 pm Fireside Room April Donahoe - 206-842-5706 Pat Egaas - 206-842-2037 Adv. Mah-jongg Friday - 1:00 pm E. Living Room Call 206-842-1762 Pinochle Thursday - 1:00 pm Fireside Room Anne Graves - 206-780-1449 Sports
Table Tennis Practice - Mark Salvadalena is hosting table tennis practice nights on Tuesday evenings in January. Everyone's welcome.
Tuesday January 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00 - 10 pm Huney Hall Donation
DAD'S CLUBHOUSE TABLE TENNIS CLUB PETANQUE Dads of all ages are invited to come down to the Great fun whether you are a Center for a relaxing game of ping pong, treats, The fun game with the funny name seasoned player or want to and conversation on the third Wednesday where the goal is to toss or roll learn. Times may vary. evening of the month. hollow steel balls as close as Register to receive email. Center membership required. possible to a small wooden ball. Monday Facilitated by Charlie King, Contact: Selden Smith 11:30 am-2:15 pm [email protected]. 206-491-8939 Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday Thursdays Saturday January 16 & February 20 Ongoing 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6:00 pm 1:00 pm Huney Hall Huney Hall Waterfront Park Donation Donation $2 Arts, Music & Language Page 8
Mondays - FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 9:00-10:00 am Conference Room Donation MONDAY LECTURES 9:30 am Dining Room Donation SPANISH CLUB 10:10 am-12:10 pm Conference Room Donation Contact Dale & Regina Spoor at 842-5171 for more information ADVANCED CHINESE 12:30 - 2:00 pm E. Living Room Donation BEGINNING CHINESE 2:00 - 4:00 pm E. Living Room Donation
Tuesdays - EVERGREEN SINGERS - Begins 1/15 10:00 am Huney Hall $15/materials GERMAN CONVERSATION CLUB 10:00-11:30 am E. Living Room Donation LIBRARY BOOK GROUP 3rd Tues 1:00 pm Dining Room Donation Wednesdays - BI PHOTO CLUB 2nd Wed 7:00–9:00 pm Huney Hall $30 yearly Open to all ages. Visit www.biphotoclub.org for more information CREATIVE WRITING 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30-3:30 pm Conference Room Donation WANNA B KARAOKE 3rd Wed 10:00-11:00 am Fireside Room Donation UKULELE GROUP Wed 1:00 - 3:00 pm Conference Room Donation Thursdays - ASTROLOGY CLUB 1:00 pm Dining Room Donation Fridays - LIBERATION LAUGHTER 10:00 am Conference Room Donation SING-A-LONG 11:00 am Fireside Room Donation FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES 2nd & 3rd Fri 7:00–9:00 pm Dining Room Donation Fitness & Dance
GENTLE EXERCISE CHAIR YOGA CLUB LINE DANCING CLUB Easy, gentle exercise by certified Spend quiet time stretching in the chair Non-partnered dancing - a surprising instructor Helen Heaslip. and feel rejuvenated with workout and a lot of fun. Teresa Hatten. Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 - 10:00 am Monday 10:15-11:30 am $5.00/session - Huney Hall Tuesday 9:45 am Donation - Huney Hall Donation - Dining Room
GENTLE STRETCHING DANCE & MOVEMENT Gentle movement keeps joints and ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE YOGA Easy to follow steps, great music. muscles healthy. Helen Heaslip Breath work and body movements. The joy of movement and great fun! Judith Bardsley, instructor. Tues - Thurs 8:30 - 9:30 am Friday 10:15-11:15 am $5.00/session - Huney Hall Tues - Thurs 2:30 pm Free Jan-Feb - Huney Hall $7.00/session - Huney Hall
S.A.I.L. T’AI CHI CHIH - Practice Sessions (Stay Active & Independent for Life) MEN‘S FLEXIBILITY Must first complete training from Improve your strength, Safe postures that will stretch the body certified instructor. balance and cardio-vascular fitness. and increase balance. Sue Schaeffer Wednesday 11:00 am Tuesday & Friday 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 - 1:15 pm Donation - Huney Hall $3.00/session - Huney Hall $10/session - Huney Hall
Travel & Trips Page 9
Travel Refund Policy: For all trips we make provisions for paying a driver, fuel, and fares. We often must reserve tickets ahead for the event. As a result, each trip has a “pay-by” deadline so that we can be sure we can afford to take the trip. After that date no refunds can be guaranteed, even in the case of illness. Thank you for your understanding.
"From the Outback to the Glaciers" Repeat presentation due to a tremendous drop in the cost for this trip.
February 7, 2019 11:00 am Fireside Room
Silverdale Shopper - We take the Senior Center bus to Silverdale; the group chooses which two locations to visit each time. Co-sponsored and coordinated with Island Volunteer Caregivers.
Wednesday January 16 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Donation February 20
Shakespeare: All's Well That Ends Well - Seattle Shakespeare Company matinee. Depart from the Senior Center. Lunch on your own at Seattle Center House.
Sunday January 27 11:00 am Fee: $55
LA CONNER - TULIP FESTIVAL - Travel to La Conner and board the San Juan Cruise’s boat for a 2 ½ hour narrated cruise around the Deception Pass area. You will enjoy a cracked crab lunch, included, and then back to the bus and on to Roozengaarde Tulip Farm to enjoy the tulips. No cancellations after March 8, 2019
Thursday April 11, 2019 7:00 am - 7:15 pm Cost: $175.00
ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL - Be an armchair traveler. Explore the world through the camera lens. Seasoned travelers share their experiences and photography with you. If you have travel photos to share, please contact Bob Leik at [email protected]. Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm Dining Room Donation
January 16 Michael Diehl Malta
February 6 Tom and Helen Bartuska France and England February 20 Tom and Helen Bartuska Guernsey Is., Ireland, Scotland
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Victor Hugo More Activities Page 10
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Enjoy a Free movie and Popcorn on the 2nd and 3rd Friday nights each month 7:00 pm - Dining Room Movies provided by Netflix
January 11 BlackkKlansman John David Washington, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier The first black detective to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. Interesting reflection of 1970’s America. January 18 Victoria & Abdul Judi Dench, Ali Fazal A remarkable story of friendship between the Queen and a young man from India. Fascinating social history. February 8 Leave No Trace Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie A veteran with PTSD and his teen daughter living “off the grid” in a forest near Portland, Oregon and what happens when social services get involved. February 15 Saving Mr. Banks Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) tries to get the rights to “Mary Poppins” from author PL Travers (Emma Thompson.) This turns out to be quite a challenge.
1st & 2nd Place Winners Witchy Women Halloween Costume Contest Invasion of the “bug” people
Like Us on Facebook - We hope all friends of the Senior Center will visit our Facebook site and “Like” it. Please suggest your family and friends “Like” it also. You will find the most up-to-date information and posters of all current events. Find it on the web at https://facebook.com/biseniorcenter and then make it a favorite. Facebook can be intimidating if you are a first-time user. If you need help don’t hesitate to contact [email protected] for a helping hand.
REMINDER!!! - Don’t forget about smile.Amazon.com when you are shopping online. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.05% of the purchase price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases if you select Bainbridge Island Senior Center as your designated charity. For more information, go to smile.Amazon.com to read all about it.
FYI - All donations to One Call For All that are designated specifically for the Bainbridge Island Senior Center and are $20 or more provide the center with a larger “share” of the general fund that is distributed among all the participants. Also, if you make monthly payments of $20 or more, BISC will receive 12 times the “shares” of the general fund. Something to keep in mind when making your next donation.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR PARKING STICKER? - Paid-up members can get a parking sticker for their windshield from the office, which is good for parking along Brien Drive while you are participating in Center activities. Daily passes are available at the reception desk for non- members. For more information contact Mary or Reed in the office at 206-842-1616. Volunteers Needed Page 11
Call 206-842-1616 or email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering. You may also stop by to pick up an application. Ask about opportunities for: Committees (events, finance, marketing, membership) Meals-on-Wheels servers Thrift Shop cashiers Front Desk Reception or any of the other volunteer opportunities available.
Waterfront Thrift - Tijen Sion-Hotchkiss,
In the spirit of gratefulness, I would like to thank all of the volunteers and customers that make the thrift shop such a wonderful place to work. I feel so fortunate that I look forward to coming to work. Also, a big thanks to you angels who so quickly fulfill our requests for puzzles, boxes, paper and plastic bags, and countless other items.
Our after Thanksgiving/Christmas sale was a success! We sold plenty of Christmas ornaments, dishes, wrapping paper and decorative items. Fortunately, ongoing Christmas donations have kept the shop full.
We are very thankful for daily donations that keep the shop fresh and full. With that said, because of storage and shop space restrictions, there are some items we cannot accept. Below is a list of these items:
Books: encyclopedias, reference books, dictionaries, outdated travel and computer books, text books.
Furniture: We will accept small and medium items of furniture by appointment only. Please feel free to call Tijen at 206-713-3937. We cannot accept beds and mattresses, computer chairs and file cabinets.
Baby items: Cribs, playpens, car seats, strollers and baby clothing.
Mobility Aids: Crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs
Undergarments: We can only accept unworn/packaged men’s and women’s underwear.
Flammable liquids: Due to safety reasons, we cannot accept paints, oils, solvents and camp stove gases.
On the flip side, here are some in-demand items that sell quite quickly: Gently used towels and sheets, pots and pans (especially cast iron), knit gloves and hats, leather gloves, like-new socks (especially for men) warm boots, flashlights, art supplies, 500 piece puzzles, silverware, costume jewelry, kitchen gadgets, small lamps.
This is such a busy and fun time of the year. Please stop by the shop and say hello!
Our favorite gal, Maxine, says “I think I made too many New Year’s resolutions this year. It took me almost a full day to break them all.” Community Page 12
ASK A SOCIAL WORKER - We have doubled your opportunity to meet with a Helpline volunteer. Twice a month, a social worker is available to meet 1:1 with you at the Center to discuss services and support available to you. Ask about Medicare, housing, legal support, and other topics Call Reception, 206-842-1616 to reserve a time.
Wednesday January 9 & 23 9:30 am -12:30 pm (3 appointments) Free Wednesday February 13 & 27 9:30 am -12:30 pm (3 appointments) Free
Housing Resources Bainbridge - Independent Living Program
Maintain an independent lifestyle by enlisting supports to reduce the risk of having a fall.
The City of Bainbridge Island supports HRB’s Independent Living Program to improve accessibility both inside and outside your home. Eligible health and safety repairs include improving air quality, replacing hazardous flooring, and improving lighting. If you are “reaching” for supports, stepping around hazards, or feeling unsafe in the bathroom, a walk through safety assessment of your home could lead to funded modifications improving the quality of life and reducing fall risk.
“Hope your Holidays were happy. I’m ready for 2019 clients,” Julie Stone at Housing Resources Bainbridge 206-842-1909, ext 17, [email protected].
Dementia Training Workshop - Join Bainbridge Senior Living’s trained professionals to learn more about dementia care. Our instructor is a Teepa Snow certified trainer and will teach about the Positive Approach to Care (PAC). For reservations, email [email protected]. Limited space available.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:00 - 7:00 pm Madrona House $28/person (dinner included)
THE BETTER HOMES & GARDENS COOKBOOK by Ruth Flanagan
Over the years the cookbooks on my shelf have come and gone, replaced by the lighter, leaner, healthier versions. Except for one --- my red and white checked Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook. Faded now from years of use, its spine broken and some of its pages coming loose, it still holds a prominent place in my cookbook arsenal. I received this treasured volume as a shower gift just before I got married and relied heavily on its contents during the early years of my marriage. As a young bride I knew very little about preparing meals. My sister was the one who spent time in the kitchen with Mom while I was most likely climbing a tree or hiding somewhere reading a book.
The numerous stains on page 71 testify to the many loaves of Banana Nut bread made at Christmas and sometimes given as gifts. The well-worn pages of the Meat section demonstrate how often I checked on cooking times for a roast, a ham or Thanksgiving turkey. Page 63 is where I got the recipe for a cheese ball that my family asks for at holiday time. My favorite recipe was for scalloped potatoes, which I served often and always at Easter with ham. Once when my sister was helping me prepare dinner for a family gathering, I asked her if she would make the scalloped potatoes and I handed her my trusty cookbook. She asked me where I kept my skillets and I explained that she should just fix them in the casserole dish I had sitting on the counter. She said she needed the skillet to make the white sauce called for in the recipe and gave me a look that indicated I should really know that. When I told her that I always just mixed together the flour, milk and butter and poured that over the potato and onion slices, she called me all kinds of stupid and proceeded to show me the proper way to make a white sauce.
Say what you will, my scalloped potatoes always came out fine, never curdled, but the ones my sister made “properly” that day were curdled. Getting to Know You Page 13
Introducing our new Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Frazzle! Submitted by Colleen Keilbart
Ms. Frazzle will be attending all our parties to help lead us through the event. Ms. Frazzle is a substitute teacher who has a support pet named Hiss, who is always wrapped around her neck. She comes from a small Midwest town and is getting acclimated to living on Bainbridge Island. Ms. Frazzle was developed by our own Karen King, who is someone you all probably know. Karen has been a volunteer extraordinaire at the Senior Center for more than ten years, becoming a member when her husband, Bob, joined the softball team! When Karen’s board position was ending as of December 31, 2018, she upped her game by developing Ms. Frazzle.
She will continue to lead the Wanna B Karaoke singers, a group she started after feeling some people just aren’t inclined to sing with the Evergreen Singers. Karen was also responsible for initiating the Fob Friday program, where 31 businesses give Senior Center members a 10% discount every Friday (see page 15 for a list) and has served on the Marketing Committee for ten years. Come to our next event and meet Ms. Frazzle and say hello to Karen.
Hello! I am Sara Prout (and yes, that rhymes with sauerkraut, and, yes, I make my own), your freshly minted Volunteer Director here at BISC --- at the ready to help make your participation here, as a member and/or a volunteer, as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Originally from New York, after undergrad at Wellesley College I quickly found my way out into world -- studying, volunteering and working abroad, eventually landing and earning an MS in Community Development at UC-Davis, focused on community food security and farmland preservation .
In and around raising three kids (all high school teens this year!), I've been serving community-based and environmental organizations for nearly three decades. I find joy in matching passionate people with remarkable programs and have lived and worked towards this end in the Northeastern US, Western Europe, India, California's Central Valley, and now Washington's Puget Sound -- primarily raising funds for local, regional and global orgs such as The Nature Conservancy, IslandWood, One Call for All, the Tyler Moniz Project, Yes! Magazine and the former Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI).
I'm a pianist at heart and along the way I've also managed an organic farm, made at least one quilt, knitted a sweater or two, and love making my own dilly beans, applesauce and other sweet and/or spicy condiments to share with others in the off-season.
I'm thrilled to be here, and truly looking forward to working and playing with each of you. You may have seen me popping up here and there over the last couple weeks, getting to know the who, what, where and when of all things BISC and now you can expect to see me daily -- so, in the event I haven't done so first, please reach out and introduce yourself!
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Meals on Wheels: Monday thru Friday at BISC - Hot lunches served at noon - Suggested $3.00 for those 60 & over. Make reservations by 2:00 pm of previous day at 1-888-877-8511.
Did You Know You Could Have Meals Delivered? Call 360-377-8511 to learn if you are eligible. If you are a family caregiver and participate in the County’s Caregiver Support program, you can receive delivered meals for you and your family to give you respite. Call 1-800-562-6418 - Kitsap County Senior Information & Assistance.
Foot Care: 2nd & 4th Wednesday - 7:30 am - 1:00 pm - Fee: $25. Call Sharon at 1-360-876-1612 to schedule an appointment.
Medicare & Insurance Questions: Call SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor) hotline 1-800-562-6900, Helpline House (see below), or “Ask a Social Worker” at the Senior Center (see page 12).
Parkinson’s Support Group - meets the first Monday each month at the North Point Church, 1779 NE Hostmark in Poulsbo, across from Kitsap High School at 1:00 pm. For additional information contact Lana Giles, at 360-779-7178 or email her at [email protected]
VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) Group - meets the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Bainbridge Island Public Library on Madison Avenue. For information call 206-842-0123 or 206-842-3551.
Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) - providing non-medical, in-home support services and transportation to seniors, the disabled and others seeking support. 206-842-4441. ~Caregivers Support Group - for anyone caring for a loved one who is ill. Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Call Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) at 206-842-4441 for more information or email: [email protected]. ~Grief Support Group - meets 2nd & 4th Thursday, 5:00-6:30 pm. Please contact Robin Gaphni, at IVC for more information - 206-842-4441 or [email protected].
Housing Resource Bainbridge (HRB) - referrals for affordable housing including rentals and homeownership. Call 206-842-1909. For the Independent Living Program (Bainbridge), call 206-842-1909 ext. 17.
Veterans Assistance - for VA and County aid, call Roth Hafer at 206-842-6506.
Helpline House – Any community member in crisis or in need of social work consultation, volunteer opportunities or other related services is welcome at Helpline House. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Visit 282 Knechtel Way or call 206-842-7621.
Super Suppers - To help stretch your budget, join others for social fun and fantastic meals the last seven (7) days of each month at 5:00 pm. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sun at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Wed at St Cecilia’s Cath- olic Church and Sat at LDS Church.
Kitsap Legal Services - For help with legal issues call 360-479-6125.
Kitsap Transit ACCESS buses provide transportation for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to use Kitsap Transit regular routed buses. The service is open to qualified riders and eligible visitors. An application is generally required prior to service. To schedule a ride, call 360-479-727 or toll free at 800-422-2877.
BI RIDE - Catch the bus to shopping, lunch, the park, marina or cinema. Go anywhere on the island or connect with a bus to Poulsbo and beyond. For information or to schedule a ride, call 1-844-4BI RIDE (1-844-424-7433)
FREE DOWNTOWN SEATTLE CIRCULATOR BUS - A pilot project bus route through downtown Seattle is available to ride to some hospitals, health clinics and services. There are 2 buses driving the fixed route, stopping at each of the 7 stops about every 30 minutes. Service starts at 7:00 am and goes until 4:00 pm and is free. If you need to go to Virginia Mason, Harborview or Swedish hospitals, they are along the route. If you would like more information, call 206-753-4801 or stop by the front desk at Bainbridge Island Senior Center to pick up a brochure. Fob Fridays Page 15
Members with Benefits! - Show your BI Senior Center key fob to receive a 10% discount every Friday at any of these fine businesses. If you know of another island business that would like to participate, call Karen King (206) 276-6948
The Art Project Paraffine - Not valid for bee’s wax 151 Winslow Way E 152 Winslow Way E Bainbridge Island Community Pharmacy Plum 124 Winslow Way (Winslow Green) 124 Winslow Way E The Berry Patch Pretty Stick 104 Winslow Way W Ste 103 (Winslow Green) 278 Winslow Way #105 B. I. Barkery Rolling Clay Studio - Jane Schupay (clay artist) 278 Winslow Way E #107 11236 Sunrise Dr. NE (Corner of Valley Rd) Bon Bon Candies Salt House 230 Winslow Way 119 Winslow Way East Churchmouse Yarns & Tea Shift Clothing 118 Madrone Lane 130 Winslow Way E Covet Shirvan Rug Gallery 278 Winslow Way East 424 Winslow Way E Dana’s Show House Skookum Clothing 194 Winslow Way East 126 Winslow Way (Winslow Green) Eagle Harbor Books Tango Zulu 157 Winslow Way 160 Winslow Way West (Winslow Green) Esther’s Fabrics The Traveler 181 Winslow Way E, Suite D 256 Winslow Way E Elle’s Island Spectacle, Elle Tatum Waterfront Thrift (formerly Senior Center Thrift Shop) 1176 Ferncliff Ave NE 370 Brien Drive SE Fairy Tale Dentist Whimsy 115 Hall Brothers Loop NW #105 275 High School Rd NE Harbor Square Wine Shop Wildernest 756 Winslow Way E 310 Winslow Way L'Atelier TR Restaurant Willowtree Market - Not valid with points program 8893 Three Tree Lane NE #7 169 Winslow Way E Lollipops - Not valid on sale or consignment items Zamboanga 278 Winslow Way East # 101 112 Winslow Way W (Winslow Green) Z Bones 146 Winslow Way W (Winslow Green)
Shirvan Rug Gallery Clothing
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