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Breakthrough Speech-Language Pathology Healthcare @ Orcas Senior Center – Monday, December 12

Speech-Language Pathologist, Libby Lewis, will offer free cognition and swallow screenings at Orcas Senior Center on Monday, December 12. Screenings involve a review of concerns, a brief one-page assessment of cognition or observation of consumption of one food and one liquid item. A discussion of next steps to consider will follow. Libby will also give a brief presentation about aging and memory at 1pm. Join this discussion at Orcas Senior Center about normal memory changes with age and learn tips and tricks on how to manage them.   

Libby provides speech-language services to adults throughout the region.  Her services target assessment and treatment in the following areas: speech articulation, expressive & receptive language, cognition, voice, and swallow safety.  To schedule an appointment with Libby at OSC on Monday, December 12, please contact her directly at libby@breakthrough-speech.com or 360-230-8010.  To learn more about Libby, visit http://www.breakthrough-speech.com/.

Holiday Potluck and White Elephant Exchange @ Orcas Senior Center – Sunday, December 18, 4-7pm

Join the Go-Go Girls and the Tea Ladies to celebrate the holidays at Orcas Senior Center on Sunday, December 18, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Bring your favorite dish to share and a white elephant gift. Interested in helping to clean up or have questions? Contact Maggie Kaplan at mkaplan@centurytel.net or 360-376-5372. Please RSVP to Maggie by Monday, December 12, 2022.

Ukulele Kanikapila @ Orcas Senior Center – Mondays, 1-3pm

Join the ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” on Mondays, 1-3pm at Orcas Senior Center. The first half hour will be a lesson or two and then everyone will have the opportunity to play. Adults of all ages with all levels of ukulele expertise are welcome, as per requested by group, please be prepared to show your vaccination card at your first session inquiries, please contact Kathy at kcollister15@gmail.com.

Slow Yoga and Chair Yoga with Susie Frank @ Orcas Senior Center – Thursdays, beginning December 1, 9-10am (Slow Yoga) and 10-11am (Chair Yoga)

Slow Yoga, offered on Thursdays, beginning December 1, 9-10am at Orcas Senior Center, incorporates the use of props and supports to help gain access to postures safely and mindfully. It is ideal for those new to yoga or those seeking a slower more supported practice.

Chair Yoga, also offered on Thursdays, beginning on December 1, 10-11am, is a gentle technique allowing seniors and persons with disabilities to practice balance poses without the risk of falling with the use of a chair as support.

An Orcas resident for over 30 years, Susie Frank has been practicing yoga since 2009 and received her yoga teacher training from 8 Limbs Yoga in Seattle in 2016. Susie suggests a $15 donation ($12 for friends of OSC) per class, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact Susie directly for participation and payment inquiries at 360-298-4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com. No class on December 29.