News from Orcas Senior Center

Orcas StoryFest

Since the dawn of time, humans have loved telling and listening to stories as we have gathered around fires to stay warm and safe. Storytelling captures our attention, engraves our collective memory and weaves connections. Mark your calendars for a performance of Orcas StoryFest at the Orcas Senior Center on Friday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. The performance is open and free to all.

Mammogram van

Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness will be bringing the latest in digital mammography to Orcas Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer but nearly all breast cancer is treated successfully if detected early. Assured Imaging offers a relaxed atmosphere with a friendly, professional, all-female clinical staff. Assured Imaging has provided mammogram van services on the island for several years. In September 2017 it saw 42 patients over two days and in September 2018 they saw 49 patients. All major insurance is accepted, and no referral is necessary. Call 888-233-6121 or go to www.assuredimaging.com/ORCAS to schedule an appointment