ASAC Activities: Dec. 2-8
Simple Ways to Stay Sane in Topsy Turvy Times
Join author and Happiness Coach Laura Lavigne at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, for a Wellness Day presentation on how to stay sane (and possibly even happy!) during these topsy, turvy times. Laura will share with us five simple and powerful ways to keep connected to a sense joy and feel good, even happy during these challenging times. To join the Zoom meeting, click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/97753505794?pwd=V2d6QWYyN3kxeG9EcFpFUUo2ZXhQUT09
Together We Discover: Thorne Metals Studio
The Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Anacortes Library and Anacortes Senior College, presents a virtual program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9 featuring local master blacksmith Paul Thorne. See Paul’s studio and learn about his artistry, work and life as a blacksmith as he shares tales, talks history and demonstrates some forging. To view the video, go to https://www.anacorteswa.gov/220/Library or https://m.facebook.com/AnacortesPublicLibrary.
Coffee with Karl
Join CSO Karl Wolfswinkel with the Anacortes Police Department to discuss police matters affecting our community and nation. December’s “Coffee with Karl” event will include holiday and winter safety tips to keep you and your family safe this season. The December meeting will take place virtually at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8. Email CSO Wolfswinkel at karlw@cityofanacortes.org or call (360) 293-4684 for a link to the meeting.
Wellness Day: Aging as a Mindfulness Practice
Join Joe Arellano from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, via Zoom to learn simple practices to help you better navigate these unprecedented times. We were not born with an owner’s manual to help handle life’s ups and downs. The good news is that techniques for resilience, insight and mindful awareness can help. Joe, who considers himself a “seasoned citizen” is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Licensed Bodywork Therapist and owner of the Mindflower Project. For Zoom invitation to this free Wellness Day program, contact call Joe at (360) 708-5374 or email him at wellopt@comcast.net.
Aging Mastery Starter Kits
Get your own FREE Aging Mastery Program Starter Kit. This self-paced kit can help you take small steps to improve your health and quality of life. It includes a playbook, exercise DVDs, activity cards, and a weekly check-in notepad. Contact Lea DeVere the Senior Activity Center by calling (360) 293-7473.
Meals on Wheels and Pickup Meals
The Meals on Wheels delivery program is still operating out of the Center every Monday through Friday. Meals are also available for pickup at the Senior Activity Center once a week. If you would like to pick up meals, call (360) 293-7473 and ask for the Nutrition staff. To sign up for Meals on Wheels home delivery, call (360) 416-1500.
T’ai Chi Chih Available Online
Joan Roulac now offers beginning and intermediate T’ai Chi Chih classes online using Zoom. To sign up, call Joan at (360) 588-4018 or email joan@mountaintopmusings.com.
Seated Wellness with Rita Yribar
Rita Yribar is offering a free online chair yoga class via the Zoom. These classes will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 3:15 p.m. The class allows for each person’s physical needs. To sign up, contact rita.chairclass@gmail.com.
You Can Help
The ASAC hours are 9am-4pm to serve the seniors of Anacortes. The Center has something for everyone...activities, lunch, classes, connecting with friends as well as making new ones.
With your donation you can help with expenses needed to support our activities and classes, expand our social phone call program and help with continuing operational expenses required to keep the building functioning well.