There are currently 13 virtual programs available, with more coming.

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Virtual Coffee with Laurie

The Anacortes Senior Activity Center is once again hosting “Coffee with Laurie.” Mayor Gere will be available for a virtual question and answer session. Watch for details in monthly Newsletter, including instructions on how to connect.

T’ai Chi Chih Available Online

Joan Roulac, who leads the Center’s moving meditation classes, now offers beginning and intermediate T’ai Chi Chih classes online using Zoom. For more information or to sign up, call Joan at (360) 588-4018 or email her at joan@mountaintopmusings.com.

Fidalgo Book Group

The group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Terri Bawden at (509) 670-4412 or at terribawden@hotmail.com.

Seated Wellness

Rita Yribar is offering a free online chair yoga class via Zoom. These classes will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 3:15 p.m. The class is designed to allow for each person’s physical needs. The class is free, but donations to the ASAC are encour- aged. If you have any questions, contact Rita at rita.chairclass@gmail.com.

Cultured Purls Knitting Guild

Join other knitters online for knitting, conversation and occasionally speakers from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. If you would like to receive a Zoom invitation, call Pat Buckley at (206) 200-3824.

Communication / Technology Consults

Joel Bergsbaken from the Hearing Speech and  Deaf Center in Bellingham is providing free virtual consultations for seniors and their family members.

These virtual consultations include live captions you can read! Learn how hearing changes affect communi- cation and techniques that can help you improve how you communicate. Joel can direct you to hearing assis- tance technology and will give you basic information about hearing aids and hearing tests so you can prepare for an evaluation by an audiologist. Call the Center at (360) 293-7473 if you would like a free consultation with Joel.

Coffee with Karl

Join CSO Karl Wolfswinkel with the Anacortes Police Department to discuss police matters affecting our community and nation. Email karlw@cityofanacortes.org or call (360) 293-4684.

Mental Health Support Group

NAMI of Skagit is holding open  support groups online for those living with mental illness, and family members, partners and supportive friends. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Call Marti with questions at (360) 770-5666.

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