||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Orcas Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing classes, social groups, wellness activities, and creative programs throughout the month. All programs are open to everyone, regardless of age, and new participants are always welcome. A full calendar with dates and times is available at www.orcasseniors.org/calendar-
This Month at the Senior Center:
- Fitness & Wellness: Chair yoga
- Arts & Creativity: Art with Carla, quilting, needlework, and watercolors
- Music & Social Groups: Ukulele, drumming
- Cards & Games: Spite & Malice, pinochle, and Karma
- Support Services: Foot care, technology support, Medicare counseling, and more
- Community Lunch & Gatherings: Shared meals and friendly drop-in time
Featured This Month:
- Good Death, Good Life Café: Join certified end-of-life doula Sonia Lippmann every third Tuesday, 2–3:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center for free, gentle conversations about aging, serious illness, and planning ahead, for peace of mind before a crisis. Questions? sonia@eventideendoflife.care.
- Hospice 101: Hospice of the Northwest explains eligibility, costs, getting started, and support for families, and clears up common myths. Wednesday, October 21, 1 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Free; all welcome. Questions? edy@orcasseniors.org.
- Grannie’s Holiday Sale: Festive décor, holiday treasures, and local artisan gifts! Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Vendor tables $25 (max two, first-come); volunteers needed. Contact Edy Hansen: 206-413-6157 or edy@orcasseniors.org.
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