November 6. Enhancing Wellness

Moon Dickson, licensed massage therapist for over 25 years, will talk about how movement, breath, and massage can access your inner ‘fountain of youth.’ Movement, breath and manual lymphatic drainage stimulate one’s lymphatic system and purifies/detoxes our body, creating balance / homeostasis and a sense of vitality. It keeps our cells alive longer. Come hear some ideas to increase your physical well being.

November 13. Aging Partnership Panel

A special ‘Ask the Professional’ format about your overall health and well being. Including: Senior Living, Diabetes, Nutrition, Case Management, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, and Elder Law and Real Estate. Featuring Expert Speakers from Skagit Regional Health, Providence Health Services, Ashley Memory Care, Carson Law, Cascade In-Home Care, Remax NW, and Warm Beach Senior Community.

November 20. Grief and Loss

There are common elements in moving through grief and loss at any age. Are there particular issues that arise for seniors going through this process? Alison Krizer, Bereavement Care at WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care, will talk about bereavement and the many ways it is expressed and some ways to cope.

November 27. Simple – Yet Elegant Holiday Snacks

Learn how to make beautiful holiday appetizers and snacks with ease! Come by and see and taste delicious snacks prepared by the Island Senior Resources Nutrition Program.

December 4. The Wonderful Hanukkah Holiday

Allan Ament, writer, educator, and community activist, will talk about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. What does this festival celebrate? What special foods or traditions are connected to it? And what’s all this about getting gifts each of the holiday’s eight days? December is full of holidays, and this is a wonderful one!

December 11.  Celebrating Holiday Music

Skye Dunn, Communications Manager at Island Senior Resources, and master of ceremonies extraordinaire will lead everyone in a sing-along of cherished holiday songs.

December 18. Ordinary Extraordinary Grace

Reading from a book in progress, Ordinary Extraordinary Grace, Lynne Burrows will offer stories of people making a difference, of moments of kindness and grace, openings through which hope can grow and shine. Lynne is a storyteller, teacher, and minister who now works for South Whidbey at Home.

Lunch and Learns are also listed in the online calendar.  Additional Lunch and Learn events occur at our Coupeville location.

Facility Rental

We welcome individuals or community organizations to rent our facilities at South Whidbey Center (Bayview) for events.