||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Changes are afoot at Orcas Senior Center! Our new Living Room is a cozy spot for reading, relaxing, and socializing, complete with a game table. A dedicated Game Room is now being considered. We’d love to hear what you think!
Since acquiring San Juan County’s 49% ownership share of the building last year, the center’s Board of Directors established the Building Conversion and Renovation Committee (BCRC) to oversee facility transition for Orcas Senior Center and partner organizations, and to plan improvements.
Thanks to generous community support, including a Holiday GiveOrcas grant, we will soon convert the Foot Care Room into an ADA-compliant restroom, provide dedicated space and storage for the Lions Club mobility equipment, and re-paint interior walls. A new roof is expected in the Spring, supported in part by USDA Rural Development funding secured with help from U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen.
Using community input gathered in early 2025, the BCRC is now evaluating lobby updates and long-term changes to enhance the building’s appearance and functionality. Our focus is to make steady, thoughtful progress—prioritizing community needs, minimizing service disruptions, and phasing renovations strategically to manage costs.
If you’d like to support our efforts, you may donate any time to our Capital Improvement Fund at Orcas Island Community Foundation: www.oicf.us.
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