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Free Seminar : Welcome To Medicare 2019. View times and locations.

Will you be going on Medicare in the next six months and/or want to know more about Medicare? Attend a free seminar by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers; no pre-registration required. Counselors will answer brief questions following the seminars. Seminars run 2-2.5 hours. For information call: 360-321-1600 ext 0.

Information will be provided on:

  • “Basic” Medicare benefits
  • Options for additional insurance(s).
  • Medicare parts A and B
  • The differences between “Medigap” (supplemental) insurance and Advantage plans
  • benefits and rates
  • prescription drug plans. (If you want help with your drug plan, bring a detailed list of your drugs).

Note:  Medicare Advantage plan enrollees who want to opt out of their plan can do so between January 1 and March 31.  This will also be discussed.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers unbiased, confidential advising for Medicare benefits and insurance options.

Location and Times

Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

Wednesday, February 20 10 AM

Wednesday, March 27 1 PM

Coupeville Library

Saturday, Feb 23 10 AM

Oak Harbor Senior Center

Tuesday, January 15 1 PM

Tuesday, February 19 10 AM

Tuesday, March 5 11 AM

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Highlights of January events

Free Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

Reduce the probability of falls and fall-related injuries by increasing flexibility, leg strength and overall endurance.  Exercises learned can also help improve mobility and help to reduce the fear of falling.

Facilitated by:

Kimmer Morris, Certified Somatic Educator

Kimmer Morris specializes in natural foot function and mobility education to improve bio-mechanics and functional movement patterns.
Wednesdays Jan 9th, 16th, and 23rd 1pm – 2pm at Island Senior Resources Bayview, 14594 SR 525, Langley WA

To register: 

RSVP directly to the instructor by email: kimmermorris@gmail.com or by phone: 360-202-5186

Save the Date – Bingo!

Not Your Grandma’s Bingo will be back February 9 in Bayview Hall. Watch our website for when tickets go on sale. You don’t want to miss this boisterous “fun-draising” event hosted by famous drag-queens Syvlia O’Stayformore and Bobbie Jo Blessings.

DRIVE SAFE DRIVE SMART

Take the new AARP smart driver course
Saturday, February 9, 8:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m. at Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

  • Refresh your driving skills; understand the new rules of the road.
  • Learn driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel.
  • This class may save you money on your car insurance.
  • There are no tests to pass.

Lunch not included.

Cost:

$15 AARP members,  $20 for non-AARP members.
Registration required:

Call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373.

Calendars/ Events/ trip

A Great December Trip – Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden

THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTER THAN EVER! Garden d’Lights features over half a million lights that transform the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. Each holiday season, thousands of visitors enjoy this dazzling display. This year, the route has changed, grown, and become more magical than ever.

Cost

$50 members

$55 non members

Time

December 20 @ 1:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Leave Island Senior Resources (Bayview) at 1:50 pm

Leave Mukilteo at 2:30 pm

Return Mukilteo at 8:30 pm

Interested?

Contact us at 360-321-1600 to register to go to this exciting event.

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Giving Tuesday on Nov 28 | Giving Back

Tuesday, November 28, is Giving Tuesday, the day set aside, nationwide, to raise money for non-profits. Help us help our community seniors. Government funding doesn’t begin to cover what is needed to meet the needs of our expanding senior population.

On Giving Tuesday or any day of the year, you can help us help Seniors:

  • Please click on the yellow donation button at the top of our website to donate. It’s easy and it’s secure.
  • Alternatively, checks can be brought or mailed, to Island Senior Resources, 14594 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260.

Help us make Giving Tuesday a huge success by letting your friends and family know about our Giving Tuesday campaign and our website address at senior-resources.org. Email them, post it on Facebook and ask everyone you know to share it. If you tweet, tweet it out. Getting the word out will make all the difference to what we can raise in a day.

Did you know that every $9 feeds a senior a meal through Meals on Wheels? That every $45 provides 100 miles of medical transportation costs, and every $75 provides four hours of care at Time Together? That’s the difference you can make.

We appreciate your generosity and we are thankful for all the many ways our community steps up to support Island Senior Resources.

Education/ Events

Get Assistance With Medicare Enrollment for 2018. Attend A Free Seminar.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) offers free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Attend one of these free seminars to learn more about Medicare and the changes for 2018.

  1. Island Senior Resources (Bayview)
    • October 26 at 6:30pm
    • October 28 at 9:30 am
    • November 8 at 10 am
    • November 21 at 9:30 am
  2. Oak Harbor Senior Center
    • October 24 at 3pm
    • November 3 at 11 am
    • November 14 at 3pm
    • November 27 at 10 am
    • December 1, 3pm
    • December 4, 10 am
    • December 5, 2pm
  3. Coupeville Library
    • October 20 at 10 am

Events/ trip

Upcoming Trip – Seats Available! Visit the home for wolves and Sandstone Distillery

Trip – Wolf Haven International and Sandstone Distillery

September 30 @ 7:50 am – 6:00 pm

Wolf Haven International (just south of East Olympia) has rescued and provided a lifetime home for 200 displaced, captive-born wolves since 1982. A guided 50-minute walking tour will hopefully spot several wolves in their natural habitat. Then, visit Tenino and on to the award-winning Sandstone Distillery for a private tour and tasting. One last stop will be Black Bear Frozen Yogurt for a treat. Bring money for food and purchases. Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and walking shoes.

Details:

  • Leave Mukilteo 9:00 am
  • Leave Bayview Hall 7:50 am
  • Return Mukilteo 6:00 pm

$65 members

$70 non-members

(no host lunch)

To learn more, call 360-321-1600

Events/ trip

Upcoming Trip – Microsoft Visitor Center and Old Bellevue. Date – September 11, 2017

Visit the Microsoft Visitor Center in Redmond. We’ll explore hands-on exhibits featuring some of the company’s most exciting technologies for home and business, and then visit the Microsoft store. Next is a visit to Old Bellevue and historic Main Street with cafes, chocolate shops, home-décor, and fashion boutiques. Bring money for food and purchases. Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and walking shoes.

Details:

  • Leave from Mukilteo at 8:30 am
  • Leave from Bayview Hall at 7:20 am
  • Return Mukilteo 4:30 pm

$50 members

$55 non-members

For learn more, call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373

(no host lunch)

Calendars/ Education/ Events

Free Living Well Workshops offered this Fall! Registrations are now being accepted.

Free Living Well Workshops

We are offering two free Living Well workshops. Please review the following details including registration information.

  1. The Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop is designed to help individuals who have an ongoing condition (such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, and hypertension) improve the quality of their lives.
  2. The Living Well with Pain workshop is designed for people who experience chronic or on-going pain, are often exhausted from the pain, lack energy, and feel isolated with a lack of control.

Both classes provide tools, information, and strategies to help those with pain or a chronic condition cope with daily struggles. Mutual support in a caring and trusting environment and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active, fulfilling lives.  Participants learn to reduce stress and frustration, manage symptoms, set weekly goals, problem-solve effectively, improve communication, relax, handle difficult emotions, eat well, and exercise safely. Past participants report feeling an increase in their confidence and motivation to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition. Family members, friends and caregivers can also participate.

  • These 6-week workshops offered by Island Senior Resources are FREE!!
  • You will also receive the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” or “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” to use during both workshops. At the end of the workshop you will have the opportunity to purchase the books, if you choose.

Time and locations

CLASS – LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

The Oak Harbor Senior Center (In Modular Building)

Thursdays, Sept 28 – Nov 2, 1–3:30 pm

CLASS – LIVING WELL WITH PAIN

Coupeville Library (In Meeting Room)

Wednesdays, Sept 20 – Oct 25 1–3:30 pm

Registration

Registration is required and class size is limited. Please contact Debbie Metz, 360-321-1621 to register for either or both classes.

 

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