Senior Center Wants to Hear From You

— from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center —

The Orcas Senior Center is conducting a study, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, to identify and prioritize the highest unmet needs of those who choose to “age in place” on Orcas. This survey is part of that study, and its results will guide future actions.

We are pleased that a group of Orcas donors has created a fund that can be used to implement some of the highest priority solutions. We want everyone, of all ages, to respond to this survey. It asks that you think about yourself as you age and become elderly, regardless of your current age.

The survey data are being collected to provide a better understanding of the currently perceived needs of the Orcas Island community as whole, not of individuals. Your individual answers will remain anonymous and will not be shared. However, the overall results of the survey, in aggregate form, will be widely communicated to the Island community.

TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY, visit the Orcas Senior Center website (orcasseniors.org) or directly access via www.surveymonkey.com/r/OrcasSeniorCenterSurvey.

Paper versions of the survey are available at the Orcas Senior Center (360-376-2677).
NOTE: This Survey will be only open for a limited time. This Survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your assistance in answering these questions, it is greatly appreciated!

The Visual Arts Committee OSC Show is “Faces of the Senior Center” for November in the Lundeen room, showcasing beautiful professional portraits taken of members in July 2017 by Irene O’Neil’s son, Robert. In addition, historical member photos and faces from the past will also be included. Come visit the Senior Center and enjoy this special exhibit highlighting our members!

Upcoming Orcas Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts – November 25, 2017

The Operations Committee of the Orcas Senior Center invites you to our Annual Holiday Festival of Arts, 10am to 4pm on Saturday, November 25th. We are looking forward to another beautiful event full of island-made arts and crafts from the Orcas community! The Holiday Festival also includes handmade quilts, blankets, and aprons for silent auction, “party in a basket” raffles, and a delicious bake sale. The festival helps the Orcas Senior Center to thrive and continue its offerings, community support and events. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to have a booth at this event – please contact us at 360-376-7723 or email orcasseniorscenter@gmail.com.

To attract customers for your island-made arts and crafts, the Holiday Festival includes handmade quilts, blankets, and aprons for silent auction, “party in a basket” raffles, and a delicious bake sale.

Orcas Senior Center Board Member Reunion!
Orcas Senior Center Board Member Reunion – November 11th from 9:30 – 11:00am!
We are bringing together current and previous Orcas Senior Center Advisory Board and Operations Committee members for a meeting of the minds to help collect input and build a foundation to support our futures and legacy for all residents to Age Well on Orcas. If you are or know of a previous Board Member that would like to join us for this event, please contact Sara Boyle at 360-376-7723 or email oisc.cfa@gmail.com.