New membership changes and membership drive now underway at Senior Center

— from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center —

The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is excited to announce two new membership levels that will become available starting July 1. With the introduction of these two new levels, our standard membership benefits will not change; our standard membership will continue to offer all of the benefits that you have grown to love, including discounted access to the Orcas Athletic Club, exclusive 10% discount at Ray’s Pharmacy, member only rates for classes and workshops, discounts for many other programs and events, and new this year, one free small drip coffee on Mondays until noon at Island Market.

Starting July 1, you will have two new options: a Prime and a Gold Premier membership level. The Prime and Gold Premier memberships are intended to bring growth and diversity to our nonprofit program. With a Prime or Gold Premier membership, there is no additional fee for taking part in certain activities such as Chair Yoga and Strength Training, and you will enjoy a reduced cost for special programs such as Balance Class. With a Prime or Gold Premier membership, use of the Athletic Club pass will be free. The Gold Premier membership level brings additional vitality and sustainability to our nonprofit program. With a Gold Premier membership, you get all of the benefits of the Prime membership plus you will pay no transportation cost for off-island field trips, with no limit to the number of trips you take! Room rentals will also be free, with additional benefits to be announced. Most importantly, a tax deductible portion of the membership funds from the Gold Premier level will support seniors in need. All three membership levels will give you a discount on tickets to the HeArt of Orcas art auction on August 25.

Tell your friends! As part of our membership drive this year, we are hoping to increase the number of new members. Both new members and referring current members will be entered into a drawing for great prizes, including a $100 gift certificate for the Inn at Ship Bay. This popular Orcas destination showcases fresh, local foods served in the historic farmhouse originally homesteaded by Michael Adams in the late 1860s. Other prizes include two gift certificates for a year’s subscription to the Islands’ Sounder (a $45 value), a $50 gift certificate at Darvill’s Bookstore, and a $20 gift certificate to Art of the Salish Sea. To become a member, visit the Orcas Senior Center Front Desk or visit www.orcasseniors.org.