Coffee with Karl

Join CSO Karl Wolfswinkel with the Anacortes Police Department to discuss police matters affecting our community and nation. The meeting will take place virtually at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9. Email CSO Wolfswinkel at karlw@cityofanacortes.org or call (360) 293-4684 for a link to the meeting.

 

Silver Foxes Are Back!

Join Dustin South and Travis Anderson of Anacortes Parks and Recreation for virtual, interactive Silver Foxes exercise sessions. These will be held at the same time as always, 10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. There is no charge, but you will need signup in advance to participate. Join any time! To register, go to https://anacortesparksandrecreation.sportsites.com.

 

Wellness Day: Breath Relaxation, Balance and Hydration

Join Rita Yribar, instructor of the Center’s Seated Wellness class, for a virtual presentation at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23. In this interactive program, Rita will teach you some exercises for using your breath to help you relax, plus some basic techniques to help strengthen your physical balance, and suggestions on how to keep hydrated. To find the link for this program go to seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org and click on the newsletter.

 

Masks Feature Anacortes Artists

Local artists Al Currier, Ann Schrievogl and Jennifer Bowman have generously donated art to create COVID-19 masks with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Senior Activity Center. These masks have been very popular, and they are selling fast! The cost is $25. Masks are available at Watermark Books, Scott Milo Gallery or Gilian G. Salon (cash or check only please), or place your order online at www.asacfoundation.org  and click on “Shop”.

 

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 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24. Details will be available in our February newsletter available online at www.seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org

 

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. A new discussion group is forming for folks who want to work through the kits together, sharing ideas and support. Contact Lea DeVere the Senior Activity Center by calling (360) 293-7473.

 

Zoom Room Help

Do you want to join one of the Center’s virtual programs? Would you like to be able to chat with friends and family using this new technology? Dustin South from the Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department holding a Zoom Room help session via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 11. For more information or to sign-up, email Dustin at the Parks and Recreation Department at dustins@cityofanacortes.org.

 

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.