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Free Medicare 2019 seminars and individual consultation: View times and locations.

Welcome to Medicare 2019

Will you be going on Medicare in the next six months and/or want to know more about Medicare?

Free Seminars

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.

Oak Harbor Senior Center

Thursday, April 25 11 a.m.

Friday, May 10 1 p.m.

Oak Harbor Senior Center

51 SE Jerome St.  Oak Harbor, WA   98277

Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

Thursday, May 9  1 p.m.

Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

14594 SR 525   Langley, WA   98260

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. 

Individual Consultations:

For more in-depth information about Medicare options, advisors are available for 1:1 consultation at:

#1

Oak Harbor Senior Center:

51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Day:

Tuesdays            

Call to schedule an appointment:          

360-279-4580

#2

Whidbey Health Medical Center:

101 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239

Day:

Wednesdays    

Call to schedule an appointment:          

360-678-5151

#3

Island Senior Resources (Bayview):

14594 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260

Day:

Fridays                 

Call to schedule an appointment:    

360-321-1600, ext 0

Note: SHIBA volunteers work under the guidance of the Insurance Commissioner’s Office.

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Highlights of April Events. Click To View

AARP TAX-AIDE FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION

AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax return preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and over. AARP membership is not required.

There are appointments available through-April 12 at Oak Harbor Library, Coupeville Library, Island Senior Resources (Bayview) and Oak Harbor Senior Center. Appointments, although not required, are recommended and will receive preference over walk-ins. No walk-ins or appointments during the last hour of operation.

For appointments at Coupeville Library and Island Senior Resources (Bayview) call (360) 678-3000, leave your name and telephone number, and your requested site and date. A volunteer will return your call to schedule an appointment. Appointments can also be made when Tax-Aide volunteers are on site.

For appointments at the Oak Harbor Senior Center call (360) 279-4580.

Appointments for the Oak Harbor Library can be made in person at the library.

Aging in Grace Healing Circle

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m.

Held at Healing Circles in Langley

534 Camano Ave, Langley, WA 98260

A healing circle for anyone with concerns, stories and wisdom to share about the aging process. Come laugh, cry, make friends and connect with others as we accept and adapt to the limitations and opportunities of aging.

Hosted by Nicole Donovan, Aging & Disability Resources Manager, Island Senior Resources. For further information call 360-321-1600, or e-mail Nicole at DonovNM@dshs.wa.gov

Chronic Pain – Living Well Self-Management Workshop

Thursdays, April 17 – May 22 1-3 p.m.

Coupeville Library 788 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville

Learn to manage medications better, make decisions for yourself, communicate more effectively, eat healthfully, add activity to your life, and more!

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Highlights of March Events. Click To View

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday, March 16 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, sausage links, coffee or tea

(Gluten-fee links and pancakes too!)

Raffle baskets: chocolate, Irish, breakfast and other.

Tickets $2 each, need not be present to win

Suggested donation: $7 each

AARP TAX-AIDE FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION

AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax return preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and over. AARP membership is not required.

There are appointments available Feb 1-April 12 at Oak Harbor Library, Coupeville Library, Island Senior Resources (Bayview) and Oak Harbor Senior Center. Appointments, although not required, are recommended and will receive preference over walk-ins. No walk-ins or appointments during the last hour of operation.

For appointments at Coupeville Library and Island Senior Resources (Bayview) call (360) 678-3000, leave your name and telephone number, and your requested site and date. A volunteer will return your call to schedule an appointment. Appointments can also be made when Tax-Aide volunteers are on site.

For appointments at the Oak Harbor Senior Center call (360) 279-4580.

Appointments for the Oak Harbor Library can be made in person at the library.

Dementia Care Class for Caregivers

taught by Kathleen Landel

March 19 – The Caregiver Journey: The Stage of Dementia

Learn how dementia progresses and how you can anticipate and respond to the changes and support your own needs.

1-3 pm at Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor

$15. Call 360-969-5471 to register.

End of Life Discussion Series

Held on Tuesday afternoons featuring the following topics hosted by Island Senior Resources and Hospice of the Northwest. 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Coupeville Library 788 NW Alexander St.

Class is FREE. For more information contact Nicole Donovan 360-321-1600. No need to register.

3/5 End of Life Options: Disease progression, in-home care options and hospice care (HNW and Whidbey Hospice)

3/12 After Death: A panel discussion with funeral home representatives (Jason Easton from Evans Funeral Chapel and On-site Crematory and Paul Kuzina from Whidbey Memorial)

3/19 Grief and Loss: How does change affect you? A discussion providing tools for change, grief, and loss (HNW)

Aging in Grace Healing Circle

Held at Healing Circles in Langley

534 Camano Ave, Langley, WA 98260

A healing circle for anyone with concerns, stories and wisdom to share about the aging process. Come laugh, cry, make friends and connect with others as we accept and adapt to the limitations and opportunities of aging.

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 2-3:30pm

Hosted by Nicole Donovan, Aging & Disability Resources Manager, Island Senior Resources. For further information call 360-321-1600, or e-mail Nicole at DonovNM@dshs.wa.gov

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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

Education/ Events

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.

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