Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.
“Fall Into Winter”: Art Exhibit
The beautiful Quilt Show will be coming down on Friday, Oct. 6 and the fall into Winter show will be going up! This new art exhibit is all about celebrating the beauty of Fall and Winter. The show will run from October 9 through December 9. Orcas Senior Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm.
Power of Attorney talk
It’s estimated that more than 730 people in San Juan County currently live with dementia. For people with dementia and their families it is critical to have legal documents including advance directives and power of attorney (POA) in place.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, local estate planning attorney, Tom Fiscus, will talk about the importance of POAs, what they are, and how to create them. The presentation will begin at 2 pm at Orcas Senior Center. It is free, and everyone is welcome.
This presentation is part of Orcas Senior Center’s Dementia Friendly Orcas project. To read more about Dementia Friendly Orcas, see www.orcasseniors.org/dementia-friendly.
Chair Yoga with Susie Frank
Chair Yoga, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:45 a.m., is a gentle technique allowing seniors and persons with disabilities to practice balance poses without the risk of falling with the use of a chair as support.
An Orcas resident for over 30 years, Susie Frank has been practicing yoga since 2009 and received her yoga teacher training from 8 Limbs Yoga in Seattle in 2016. Susie suggests a $15 donation ($12 for members of OSC) per class, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact Susie directly for participation and payment inquiries at 360-298-4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com.
Ukulele classes
Join the ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” Mondays, 1-3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all interested who want to play music for two hours once a week.
Don’t know how to play the ukulele but want to learn? Participate in a twice weekly beginners’ ukulele class with Kathy Collister on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. Kathy recommends resources to help get you started, and focus is on learning introductory chords and strumming. There is no fee for the class, but you need to provide your own ukulele.
For all ukulele related inquiries, including questions about borrowing a ukulele, please email Kathy at kcollister15@gmail.com Beginners and adults of all ages are welcome!
Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center
As we age, we all experience changes in our hearing. These changes often come on gradually and we only notice when it is already a significant barrier to communication. These barriers often lead people to start to withdraw from communication and from social opportunities. On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center, Joel Bergsbaken, from the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center, will be giving a presentation about hearing changes as we age, technology and techniques that improve communication, and free support services available to the community to prevent withdrawal and isolation. Joel will also be available from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to meet with individuals for one-on-one consultations to discuss hearing change, hearing loss, communication, community barriers, and listening technology. Contact Joel at 360-647-0910 or jbergsbaken@hsdc.org to set up an appointment or for more information. Open to everyone!
