Celebrate June in the Outdoor Café!

Come by and visit with your friends in our first outdoor gathering since the Center closed. There will be refreshments, coffee and tea, games and more under covered awnings in front of the building. The Café will be held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 17. No registration is necessary. Just come by for a visit! If you have not yet been vaccinated, please be mindful and wear your mask. Thank you and we hope to see you there.

 

Wellness Day: Loneliness and Grief

Loneliness and grief have been a larger part of our world since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020. How do we cope with both the loneliness and the grief for such a prolonged period of time? And how do we adjust to the new normal as we re-emerge into a time of increased contact with others? Explore these questions with Lisa R. Yeager LICSW, CPTR, Bereavement Counselor at Hospice of the Northwest on 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. To find the link for this virtual program, go to seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org and click on the newsletter link.

 

Mosaic and Stained-Glass Workshop

Now back for onsite classes at the Center, instructor Melody Hoover will guide you making your choice of project, be it for your home or your yard. If you would like to join this workshop, contact Melody at (360) 755-2214. You must pre-register with Melody. The workshop meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Some materials — glass and grout – and tools are available to help you get you started.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Garden Sales Supporting ASAC Foundation

The Foundation will be at the Anacortes Farmers Market on the first Saturday of the month through September. There will be bulbs, seeds, plants, gardening supplies, painted rocks and COVID masks featuring art by local artists. Painted rock and plant donations are welcome. For more information contact PK Mead at (360) 708-6187 or at pkmead1@gmail.com.