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Experience the Joy of Drumming
Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group at Orcas Senior Center Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.! This beginner-friendly group focuses on exploring the elements of drumming. There’s no cost to participate—just bring a drum and join the fun!
Everyone is welcome! For more information, text Ezekiel Barr at 360-376-3033.
Etch A Sketch Circle
Shake the cobwebs off your creativity at the Senior Center! Join the Etch A Sketch Circle with Anita Orne of AnitASketch every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a fun hour of art and conversation. Each session begins with a prompt and quick demo, followed by relaxed sketching, chatting, and sharing. Anita will offer tips along the way, and when we’re done, we’ll simply “shake it off” for next time!
No experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of play. By donation. (Etch A Sketches not provided, but easy to find new or used.)
Anita, the creative mind behind AnitASketch, has spent the past five years delighting millions across YouTube, TikTok, and more. She’s excited to bring this nostalgic gadget of creation and destruction, loved since 1960, to a fun, social setting with you.
My Favorite Trees of Orcas: Artwork by Sally Walker
Orcas Senior Center will showcase the vivid artwork of Sally Walker throughout February, inviting visitors to stop by Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sally Walker, a former scientific illustrator, spent three decades in the fishing industry before returning to her artistic roots in retirement. She began by capturing the beauty of her garden and pets, a hobby that soon evolved into a thriving business.
In 2024, Sally relocated from Seattle to Orcas Island to be closer to her daughter, quickly developing an admiration for the island’s dramatic natural landscape. Awed by the trees and habitat surrounding her, she set out to document them through her art. Her newest collection, “My Favorite Trees of Orcas,” highlights these “well-known denizens,” which she says have become cherished companions as she continues to explore the island’s environment.
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