Senior Center offers hearing services, grief support, Feldenkrais, and Art

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Monthly Hearing Services

Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as availability fills up rapidly.

The range of services offered encompasses hearing assessments, personalized consultations, hearing aid programming, and various other hearing aid services. Additionally, complimentary clean and checks for hearing aids, along with general consultations, are available.

For appointment scheduling and any inquiries, reach out to Stacie directly at 360-378-2330 or islandhearing@gmail.com. Discover more about Island Hearing Healthcare by visiting www.islandhearing.net.

Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group

Join us for a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. We offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

For questions, contact George Eberle at 360-298-2829, or John Ehrmantraut at casadonjuan12@gmail.com or 760-325-0677. We look forward to supporting you.

Gentle Feldenkrais Classes

Discover the power of mindful movement with Andrea Preiss, an experienced physical therapist, Feldenkrais practitioner, and therapeutic eurythmist. Join her for a gentle, seated movement class every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center. These sessions blend Feldenkrais and eurythmy techniques to support mobility, balance, stability, and even vision—ideal for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes.

Each class is $15. Andrea has nearly 40 years of experience and received her certification in Germany in 1982.

Questions? Contact Andrea at sound-movement@hotmail.com or 206-383-7705. Learn more about her work at www.sound-movement.org.

Art with Carla

Unleash your creativity at Art with Carla Fridays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level. Carla’s lifelong passion for drawing, backed by an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communications from The Art Institute of Seattle, makes her the perfect guide for a fun and inclusive artistic journey.

With a background in teaching classes at the Funhouse Commons, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation, Poppie’s, and Orcas Island School District and a history of art contest victories, most recently for the San Juan County Luci B Community Wellness Van, Carla brings a wealth of experience. The class is $10 to attend. Contact Carla at 360-317-5652 or onlyonorcas@gmail.com to secure your spot. Uncover your artistic potential and join us for creative Fridays at Orcas Senior Center!