November 2019
Advanced Tai Chi
Location: Island Senior Resources (Bayview). At present this class is without an instructor, but if you have previous experience with Tai Chi, by following along with the more advanced students, you will be able to refine your practice. What is “Wu style”? Dr Karine Johnson-Werner, who now only occasionally instructs this class, describes the Wu style by comparing it to another popular style, the Yang style. She describes Yang as a discipline that builds physical power, as it aims to…
Find out more »Foot Clinic – By Appointment
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview). Foot care is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Good care of your feet can keep you walking in comfort with your shoes fitting as they should. Foot care is for anyone who can no longer bend to reach their toes. Most people find the treatment completely enjoyable, quick, painless and relaxing. Seated in a comfortable reclining chair, your toenails are cleaned, trimmed and filed. If you’re…
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Support Group
Alzheimer’s Support Group. Occurs second Tuesday of every month (some exceptions for when holidays also occur on the first Tuesday of the month) Time - 10 am to noon Location – Alder Room at Island Senior Resources. Street address is 14594 HWY 525 Langley, WA 98260
Find out more »Tune In – Tone Up with the Ukulele
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview). Celebrate the Ukulele! Combine the joy of music making, movement, imagination, and natural meditation. Increase your fun and fulfillment. Power up your breathing, balance, finger dexterity and memory with a weekly or drop-in class with musician-dancer-violinist Talia Toni Marcus. “Can I do what she does?” Come join her and “tune up” your personal inspiration. Recommended book "The Daily Ukulele" available at Joe's Island Music or online. Cost $10/$15 per session
Find out more »Lunch – South Whidbey Center (Bayview)
Location - South Whidbey Center (Bayview) Enjoy lunch in an informal group setting. Meals served: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday ( not on Thursday nor the weekend) Suggested donation of $5/ages 60+ and $8 for younger. View The Monthly Food Menu Learn more
Find out more »Lunch and Learn Education Series: free, no charge events open to the public
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview). Lunch and Learn presentations occur Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30pm. These free, no-charge events are open to the public. Read about current and upcoming presentation topics : Click here. Want lunch? Come earlier. View the Nutrition portion of this site for information on what will be served for lunch, when lunch starts and suggested donation.
Find out more »Quilters and Crafters
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview). Crazy Quilters. Come quilt, knit or sew. Join the fun!
Find out more »Bridge
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview) This friendly bridge group is open to new people. We schedule to assure players one week in advance. If interested, please leave your name and phone number at the front desk and the play director will call you.
Find out more »Senior Striders – Hiking on Whidbey. Take a Hike – Literally!
Location - meet at Island Senior Resources (Bayview). Go take a hike! It’s not an admonishment; it’s the best advice you can give yourself or someone you care about. Walking is one of the best forms of full body exercise, and Whidbey Island is a fabulous place for a walk. Join in a walk with Senior Striders every Thursday, leaving Island Senior Resources (Bayview) at 9 a.m., returning at 11 a.m. The Striders carpool to that day’s walking location. Take…
Find out more »Medicare 2020
Medicare 2020 Medicare’s open enrollment runs from Oct. 15th to Dec. 7. This is when you need to update and/or change your Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare drug plans. It is important to be sure your plans will meet your needs next year. There are changes in Medicare that will be occurring in 2020 for some enrollees. We will help you understand what is best for you! These sessions are identified below as Medicare 2020. Also, if you are going on…
Find out more »Thursday Twilight Bridge
Location - Island Senior Resources (BayView). Thursday Twilight Bridge. Come and enjoy the fun.
Find out more »Death Cafes – a place to talk about death, dying and grief
3rd Friday of the month 10 am - 11:30 am Island Senior Resources (Bayview) Drop in, no registration required.
Find out more »Join the excitement with the Fun Band. Come & Dance, sing along or just listen. It’s free.
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview). The Fun Band is here! Join this dynamic group. We are looking for all kind of performers (voice, instrument) and dancers. Come dance from 10:30 am to 11:30 am If you have ever played a musical instrument or like to sing, you are welcome to play with the Fun Band. Kazoo players are welcome, too. Stick around for a nutritious lunch in the dining room (suggested donation $5 for Seniors & $7 for others). The Fun…
Find out more »SHIBA- State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors
Location - Island Senior Resources (Bayview) SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a state funded program administered by Island Senior Resources. Trained volunteers are available to provide you with objective information about insurance options that may be right for your circumstances. They help you understand what choices you have so you can act on your own behalf. To schedule a SHIBA appointment, call the Senior Resource Center at 360-321-1600 Ext. 0
Find out more »Reader’s Theater Instruction/Rehearsals
Join the Bayview Players Reader’s Theatre Group. Bring your enthusiasm and explore the world of drama. Learn how to use your voice, simple costumes and props, and have more fun than you can imagine. Performances are limited to 10 performers. New participants are welcome to put their names on the waiting list by calling Instructor Brenda Edwards at 360-510-8282. Free for members/$5 drop-in for non-members.
Find out more »Mahjong
Play this fascinating game of skill, strategy, calculation and chance. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you.
Find out more »MS Support Group
MS Support Group Time: Third Tuesday of the month 10 to 11:30 am Location: Island Senior Resources Bayview (Alder Room) 14594 SR 525 Langley Facilitator: Mel Watson 360-321-1623
Find out more »Early Stages Dementia Support Group
Location - Island Senior Resources (BayView). 4th Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Early Stages Dementia Support Group Location - Island Senior Resources (BayView) 14594 SR 525, Langley Facilitator: Mel Watson, 360-321-1623
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