Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
“Stress, Digestion and Health” is Talk Topic
Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Participants in this class will learn how chronic stress affects your digestive system, your overall health & your weight. Gain practical
Brrrrreaking News: Weather Coming
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from
Salmonberry Kids Break A Record
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- On November 17, Salmonberry School's 45 students pulled and pushed wagons overflowing with donated food to the Orcas Island Food Bank. This year's donations totaled 410 pounds and
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood
In Memoriam | Robert (Bob) Eugene Vietzke, 1939 – 2016
-- from the family of Robert Vietzke -- Robert (“Bob”) Eugene Vietzke, 77, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, December 2, in Othello WA. His son was by his side. Born
Letter to Editor | Consider a Gift to Orcas
-- from Bob & Marsha Waunch -- Let’s all consider giving a gift to ourselves and the entire island this holiday season – the gift of long-term assurance of quality health care. The campaign to
Guest Opinion | Our Health Care Quandary
-- from Alison Shaw -- The Quandary: We have three practices on Orcas directed by three MDs. All three struggle at times to make ends meet and depend to some degree on personal and private
Orcas Center Seeks Executive Director Applicants
-- from Tom Fiscus, Board Chair -- The Board of Trustees of the Orcas Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, announces that it is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Orcas Center
San Juan County Issues Pertussis Health Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Three San Juan Island children have been diagnosed with Pertussis, or “whooping cough.” San Juan County Health & Community Services is currently working with the families of these
Orcas Center Welcome All Members, Old and New
Monday, December 5, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle, Interim Executive Director, Orcas Center – On Monday, December 5, Orcas Center hosts a complimentary membership kick-off event, inviting all to an evening of fun.
Last County Flea Market of 2016
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- County Fair Flea Market Saturday morning, Dec. 10 on San Juan Island Mark your calendars, last Flea Market of 2016
Cancer Survivorship Group Holiday Tea & Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m., call 376-4198 for details --from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will celebrate the holiday season with a Holiday Tea at the new home in Eastsound of Bogdan
Vikings Basketball Season Tips Off
-- from Justin Paulsen -- Orcas Viking Basketball tips off the 2016/2017 season Friday! Come check out the Vikings as they take on Bush Academy. JV plays at 4:00. Girls Varsity at 5:30 and Boys
Fireside Chat to Focus on Holiday Feelings, Emotions
Thursday, December 8, 4 - 5 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center’s fall series of Fireside Chats continues on Thursday, Dec. 8, with the topic “The
War Horse Guaranteed to Move the Heart
Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of War Horse returns to Orcas Center for an Encore Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 pm. The National
Letter to Editor | A Physician’s Perspective
-- from Dale Heisinger, M.D. -- After attending the University of Washington proposal for a Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas Island, I began reflecting on my experiences with my association with UW as a practicing pediatrician. I
