Have Fun Zoom Jamming!

Kay Garza, with many years of study in guitar, voice and piano, as well as jazz and bluegrass jamming and scramble band experience, will lead a variety of songs in virtual sessions starting March 25. The sessions will meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Email kaybinabq@gmail.com to sign up.

 

Wellness Day: Aging and Disability Resources

Join Shelly Agen, Program Specialist, and Michelle Richards, Family Caregiver Support Specialist, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23. ADR provides confidential services free of charge and can help you find the information and programs that meet your individual needs. For the link to join, go to seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org and click on newsletter.

 

Might As Well Eat Well with Chef Jackie

Chef Jackie sends out recipes for her free virtual gatherings. One group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, and the other meets on the second Saturday of each month. Both groups start promptly at 10 a.m. You will need to obtain your own ingredients and prepare the recipe at home. Email Chef Jackie at chefjackiedavison@gmail.com to receive a Zoom invitation.

 

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.

 

Creative Circle

Since it is not possible to meet in person during the pandemic, the Creative Circle has been meeting virtually via

Zoom. Virtual meetings are every Monday, starting at 10 a.m. Some of the projects that people work on include beading, knitting, crocheting, felting, jewelry making, polymer clay, egg art and more. New members are welcome! To receive an Zoom invitation, contact Deborah Francis at (360) 720-2699 or deborahfrancisfinearts@gmail.com.

 

Seated Wellness with Rita Yribar

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 encouraged. If you have any questions, contact Rita at rita.chairclass@gmail.com.

 

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.

 

Spanish Lessons

Learn Spanish at your own level and pace on Zoom. Center volunteer Melanie Dugan has over 25 years of experience teaching languages. Choose either Monday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. or Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, Melanie at artstudio2120@gmail.com. The cost is $60 per month and the class is ongoing. Join for as many months as you like.