News from the Orcas Senior Center
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Submitted by Orcas Senior Center
Taxes with Jim Biddick
April 15 will be here again before you know it, but fear not, Jim Biddick is back! Jim will be available by appointment to prepare tax returns for anyone with low to moderate income. Jim will be taking appointments on Tuesdays through April 14, 10:30am-4:30pm, at Orcas Island Library. To schedule an appointment, contact Jim directly at 360-376-2488 or jimsyled01@gmail.com.
Watercolors art class
Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Orcas Senior Center will host a watercolors class for beginners on Mondays, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Basic supplies are required to participate and the cost per class is $5. There is a limit of participants per session so please reach out to instructor Robbie Walker to join. To learn more about supplies needed and other details, reach out to Robbie directly at 360-376-7714 or robbielouwalker@orcasonline.com.
Robbie took drawing and watercolors classes with her sister for four years, prior to teaching beginning watercolor classes in Texas.
Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center – Fridays, 1-3pm
Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Art with Carla is back! This class is lighthearted fun, structured around process, with an emphasis on you CAN do it! Folks of all skill levels are invited to be creative people together (no experience required!)
Carla has been drawing since childhood and is still drawing today. She has an Associate in Arts degree in Visual Communications from The Art Institute of Seattle. Carla has taught classes for the Funhouse Commons, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation, Poppie’s and at Orcas Island School District. She won her first art contest at age 12 and most recently for the San Juan County Luci B Community Wellness Van.
The cost for the class is $10 ($8 for friends of OSC). For all inquiries, reach out to Carla directly at 360-317-5652 or onlyonorcas@gmail.com.
