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, December 9. Register in advance for this webinar using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xUHqiNcrRyWqIZivB_sLfQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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.

Chef Jackie’s Cookbook Club

Try out some new delicious and nutritious recipes that may just end up in an actual cookbook! Chef Jackie will send out two recipes each month that will coincide with free virtual gatherings via Zoom. During these Zoom sessions, you will be able to discuss all aspects of each new recipe with Chef Jackie, as well as report your success with previous recipes. Participants will need to obtain their own ingredients so that they can prepare the recipe. The Zoom meetings will start promptly at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The first Zoom meeting will be held at 10.m. on Wednesday, January 13. Meetings will last approximately 30 to 60 minutes depending on the recipes and the number of participants. 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. 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? If you need help joining and participating in Zoom virtual gatherings or if you simply want to sharpen your Zoom skills, join Dustin South from the Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department in his new Zoom Room help sessions. Dustin will be hosting virtual Zoom meetings at 10 a.m. starting on Tuesday, December 15. 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.