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Socrates Café @ Orcas Senior Center – Wednesday, December 6, 1 pm

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm after Senior Lunch for Socrates Café. A gathering of people with different perspectives open to sharing their thoughts on interesting subjects. The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 6 at 1 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided and bring a snack to share (if you want). For questions, contact Norm at normp741@aol.com.


Basic Jewelry Making with Kate Jewell and Mary Greenwell @ Orcas Senior Center – Tuesday, December 12, 1 pm

Have you ever wanted to make jewelry or repurpose and redesign something you already have into something you love? Kate Jewell and Mary Greenwall are excited to share the basics of jewelry making with you on Tuesday, December 12 at 1 pm at Orcas Senior Center. The cost to participate is $15 and will include some basic jewelry making supplies. This class will be holiday themed with lots of red and green colored beads and an opportunity to make a simple holiday ornament. They will also be teaching how to make a zipper pull.

Mary Greenwell and Kate Jewell have been making and selling jewelry on Orcas since 2007 and have sold many of their beautiful pieces at the Orcas Island Farmers Market and Rosario Resort and Spa. For more information contact Mary Greenwell at pw68@orcasonline.com or Kate Jewell at drkatejewell@yahoo.com. Open to everyone!


Ornament Making by Simone Hansen@ Orcas Senior Center – Tuesday, December 5, 1 pm

Come join us Tuesday, December 5 at 1 pm and make a unique 2023 holiday ornament for your tree or to give as a gift! Supplies will be provided to paint flat wooden ornaments, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. The cost is $10 or $5 for OSC members. The class will be taught by local artist and book illustrator, Simone Hansen. Simone has been making and selling ornaments for the past few years on Orcas. For questions, contact Simone directly at simone31hansen@gmail.com. Open to everyone!


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