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Here's what's happening at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center

ASAC Activities Oct 21, 2021

Center is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday!

Wellness Day: Family Caregiver Support

Nikki Turner and Jaime Crosina, your local Aging and Disability Resource (ADR) specialists, will present a free virtual program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26. They will give a brief overview of the programs and services ADR offers to help older and disabled people stay in their own homes. Go to the following link to join the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86949907364?pwd=QS9ra1U4REorQ2FpVVVqbytRTGxqZz09

 

Medicare Open Enrollment Options for 2022

Join SHIBA volunteer Ginny Brightwell for a free virtual program from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday October 19, to review Medicare Options for 2022. Ginny will review the plans available in Skagit County in 2022 and the timelines to make changes. This class will be limited to 30 attendees. There is a second class that will meet virtually from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9. Contact Ginny Brightwell at ginnyshiba@gmail.com for a link to the virtual class.

 

Basket Weaving

Jane Hyde teaches basket making from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. With an eye to social distancing, Jane will offer two separate classes in November with a limit of 8 students per class. You can choose between a class on Wednesday, November 10, and or another class on Thursday, November 18. You will need to sign up in advance. Call Jane at (360) 661-7477 to sign up.

 

Watercolor and Acrylic Classes

Art instructor and artist Dee Doyle teaches and coaches students from 9:15 a.m. to noon on Mondays for acrylics and Fridays for watercolors. The cost for each class is $15, paid directly to the instructor. Drop-ins are welcome. For further information and supply list, contact Dee Doyle at deedoyle11@gmail.com or call her at (360) 630-0208.

 

Sewing Seniors

Join a monthly sewing group to work on your projects and share your love of sewing and quilting with other sewers. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Bring your sewing machines, projects, sewing supplies, a small iron and ironing surface, and a cutting mat.

 

Ukulele Class

Linda Zielinski will be teaching an intermediate-level ukulele class from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursdays, November 4 through January 28. There is no cost, but donations to the Senior Activity Center are welcome. This class will be completely instrumental — no singing. Email Linda zuke.uke@gmail.com and include your phone number in the email.

 

Mosaic and Stained-Glass Workshop

Instructor Melody Hoover will guide you in making your best choice for a project, be it for your home or your yard. If you would like to join this in-person workshop, contact Melody at (253) 514-3036. The workshop meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Some materials including glass, grout and tools are available to help you get started.

 

Seated Wellness

Rita Yribar is offering a free chair yoga class that is available simultaneously via Zoom as well as in person at the Center for those who do not choose to do the class virtually. Rita’s classes are 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. To join the Zoom meeting click on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98995344128

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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.