Managing golden years

Two days of educational seminars to help navigate your “golden years” will be held on Sept. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The event is free although donations are accepted. Lunch is included.

Two days of educational seminars to help navigate your “golden years” will be held on Sept. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The event is free although donations are accepted. Lunch is included.

Experts will present panel discussion on topics such as: home safety, health, grief, protecting your assets, fraud protection, balance and mobility, life forms, and more. Members of Orcas Fire and Rescue will be on hand for blood pressure checks, “quick CPR” training and preparing emergency paperwork.

The seminars are organized by the Orcas CARES partnership: Lahari, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Island Senior Services, Orcas Medical Foundation, and San Juan County Sheriff’s Department.  Preregister for a chance to win a gift basket prepared by Orcas CARES. Call 376-2677 or email marlaj@sanjuanco.com.