Fresh Espresso. Baked Goods. Great Customer Service.
There’s so much to see and do at Senior Thrift. It’s easy to lose track of time and find yourself craving a pick-me-up. Enjoy Crabby Coffee, now located at Senior Thrift.
Treat yourself to a rejuvenating coffee drink. There is also a great selection of snacks and made-to-order espresso drinks. Come shop while enjoying a great cup of coffee!
Welcome to Medicare 2019
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.
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:
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers unbiased, confidential advising for Medicare benefits and insurance options.
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.
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.
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
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!
FUN-draising
Not Your Grandma’s Bingo will be back Saturday, February 9 in Bayview Hall. These events sell out quickly. Go here to purchase tickets. You don’t want to miss this boisterous “fun-draising” event hosted by famous drag-queens Sylvia O’Stayformore and Bobbie Jo Blessings. It’s BINGO like you’ve never seen it before. Age 21+ only. Come join us! You help our community when you help support Island Senior Resources.
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.
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)
Cost: $15 AARP members, $20 for non-AARP members.
Registration required. Call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373.
Dementia Care Classes for Caregivers taught by Kathleen Landel
Feb 19 – Let’s Talk About the Brain: The Impact of Dementia
Understand how the brain changes with dementia and the reason behind challenging behaviors.
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 per class. Call 360-969-5471 to register.
Dementia Care Partner Support Series taught by Kathleen Landel
This series is progressive and will cover topics on Facing Dementia, Skills, and Coping, The Long Haul, Taking Stock – Taking Care of You, and Putting it all Together. You will connect with other caregivers and learn through videos, handouts, discussions and hands-on skill training.
Tuesdays, February 5 and 19, March 5 and 19
10 a.m.-noon at Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor
$15 per class. 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.
2/19 Introduction and Overview: Aging in Place, Fall Risks (HNW)
2/26 The Legal Paperwork: What documents are available and needed (HNW and Andy Schuh, Attorney-at-Law)
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)
Thank you Rotary Club Whidbey Westside!
Rotary Club Whidbey Westside donated $1,000 for Meals on Wheels! We thank you for your generosity and for all the help you provide to our Pancake Breakfast fundraisers for Meals on Wheels. We appreciate your time, humor, and generous support for our nutrition program that serves seniors in need.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop
Learn to better manage medications, make decisions and communicate more effectively, eat well, add activity to your life and much more.
Held on Thursdays, February 7 – March 21 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor. Registration Required. Class is FREE but space is limited. To register contact Debbie Metz 360-321-1621
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:
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.
Wednesday, February 20 10 AM
Wednesday, March 27 1 PM
Saturday, Feb 23 10 AM
Tuesday, January 15 1 PM
Tuesday, February 19 10 AM
Tuesday, March 5 11 AM
Bayview Kitchen: Volunteers are needed in the Bayview kitchen especially on Tuesdays, but also on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hours are flexible: anytime between 11 AM and 1:30 PM. We especially need help loading the dishwasher from 12:30-1: 30 PM. Contact Debbie Metz 360-321-1621.
Oak Harbor: volunteers are needed in the Oak Harbor kitchen! Help dish up and serve food, set tables, and clean up after the meal. Helpers needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 am – 1 pm. Contact Lilia at 360-279-0367 or Debbie Metz at 360-321-1600.
Senior Thrift: Volunteers are needed to assist at cash registers and with processing donations. Call Cindi Quigley 360-331-5701.
Medical Transportation drivers: Help transport seniors to and from medical appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. Call Pat Weekly 360-914-3212.
Time Together Adult Day: Come support seniors and those with developmental disabilities through fun activities, music, games, and stories. Call Mel Watson 360-321-1623.
Tickets are $5 each, and each ticket enters you in 12 separate drawings for fabulous prize baskets each worth between $250 and $1,000. Drawings will be Dec 1-12. The basket for each day has a different theme: Wine and Chocolate Covered Island, Cook It Up in the Kitchen, Golf on the North End, Family Night in Oak Harbor, Family Fun on the South-End, Caffeinated Whidbey, Reader’s Treasure, Spirits of Whidbey, Beautify for Winter, Garden Dreaming, Holiday Cheer, and That’s Italian. Each raffle ticket purchased supports seniors, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them, with essential resources provided by Island Senior Resources.
Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 at Island Senior Resources (Bayview) and at Senior Thrift. Other purchase locations will be announced on our website and on Facebook at facebook.com/islandseniors.
Come listen to the Fun Band (and dance too) every Friday at 10:45 AM. Enjoy toe-tapping classics played by our own local, very talented, Whidbey musicians.
This season of giving is the perfect time to do something special to improve the quality of life for seniors in our community. Show them your gratitude for all they have done with a small random act of kindness. You could deliver flowers to a family member, friend, or neighbor, share a cup of tea, drop off a loaf of warm homemade bread or a care package of shampoo and toothpaste, or bring them some fresh vegetables from the market. Try it. Your kindness will fill their heart…and that, in turn, fills yours.
The Island County Health Improvement Plan for 2017-2020 has identified adult and senior abuse (also known as interpersonal abuse, or IPA) as being a major health risk in our community.
To address this issue, training is being provided on how to identify, support, and respond when someone is experiencing IPA. Members of the Island Senior Resources staff have taken this training. They have also become trainers to help achieve the greatest number of trained individuals across the county who can work together to address this critical issue.
If you are interested in the training, please contact: Nicole Marley, Island County Public Health at 360-678-7935, or Julie Spangler, CADA at 360-675-2232.
To learn more about the Island County Health Improvement Plan go to: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/AHC/Planning/Documents/Vision2020_120817.pdf
Over-indulging in sweets, fats, and salt during the holidays can leave you feeling tired and uncomfortable, lead to blood-sugar spikes and strain many of your organs. Try these tips to make holiday eating tasty and more healthful.
Holiday potatoes: cook and mash well washed, tender-skinned potatoes, with the skins on. Use low-fat milk when mashing and cut the butter in half. You’ll reduce the fat, and the potatoes taste good since the skins add so flavor, and fiber too.
Yams: Instead of candied yams, mash cooked yams with a small amount of butter or orange juice, and top with dried fruit pre-soaked in warm orange juice until soft.
Cranberry relish: Instead of plain cranberry (cooked or canned), chop or grind fresh cranberries with orange and a bit of the rind, add honey to sweeten, then add pecans for extra flavor, texture, and nutrition.
We wish you happy and healthy eating through the holidays, and all year long!
