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 or call Parks and Recreation office at (360) 293-1918.

 

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 seniorcenter.cityofanacortes.org.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Creative Circle

Creative Circle is meeting virtually via Zoom every Monday, starting at 10 a.m. New members are welcome! There is no cost; just bring your projects and dial in. To receive an emailed Zoom invitation or for more information on Creative Circle, contact Deborah Francis at (360) 720-2699 or deborahfrancisfinearts@gmail.com.

 

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.

 

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. Place your order online at www.asacfoundation.org (click “shop”), and you can also find masks at Watermark Books, Scott Milo Gallery and Gilian G Salon.