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Want a better community? You can help. As you start look-ing around your house and garage getting ready for Spring Cleaning consider donating to Island Thrift. What better

way to recycle usable but no longer needed items, and reduce the use of landfi lls? By donating to Island Thrift, you help the environ-ment and your neighbors. Every year, proceeds from Island Thrift go to a variety of community projects in Island County. Organizations such as Lifeline Trust Fund, North Whidbey Help House, Opportu-nity Council, Meals On Wheels, Toddler Learning Center, Compass Health, Wildlife Care Center and many more. Since 1986, the Oak Harbor Senior Center has been a recipient of Island Thrift’s funding support. Thank-You Island Thrift for all you do to make this a better community. They welcome your donations of “gently used” items including books, music, toys, games, clothing, furniture, housewares, small appliances and more. Donation drop-off hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Questions? Please call 675-1133.

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Building a better communityMarch 2011 | Vol. 2 | Issue 11

theBridgeLIFE . HEALTH . HAPPINESS

NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD

“Morning Out At The Movies” fundraiser

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SELECTING AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITYPlease join us on March 16 from 10:00-11:00 am for an informative workshop by Sande Crank-Mulkey, Regency on Whidbey. We’ll discuss helpful tips and questions to ask when selecting a facility for yourself or a loved one. Gathering information is an important part in making this important decision. Come and bring a friend!

COSTCO – MORE THAN BULK BUYINGThe Burlington Costco will be here on Monday March 14 at 1:00 pm with Muffins, Fruit & Costco Information for all in attendance. You can get a new Costco Membership, Special Offer – Join Today and receive a Costco Cash Card. Renew or upgrade your membership that day and get a free gift! Costco will have a Representative from the Pharmacy, Hearing Aid Department and possibly the Optical Department. Looking forward to a special day. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

WHIDBEY GENERAL’S EDUCATION SERIESWGH Bond Issue PresentationJoin Whidbey General Hospital’s CEO Tom Tomasino, Monday, March 28 at 1:00 pm for a Public Meeting on the Bond Levy. The meeting will outline WGH’s strategic plan that calls for replacing the hospital’s 40 year old inpatient wing. Come hear Mr. Tomasino present WGH’s near and long term goals to continue to provide quality care on Whidbey Island. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

RETAIL SHOPPING: MONEY SAVING STRATEGIESJoin Amy Hannold, Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center for “Retail Shopping: Money Saving Strategies” workshop. This is the second in her Money Saving Life Simplifying Workshops. Tips on saving money at drugstores, retail businesses and elsewhere. Tools, “how-to’s” and everyday money-saving ideas will be shared. Workshop is free. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

THE FIVE WISHES PROGRAMWhat would your wish be if something were to happen to you? Hospice of the

A four-part series of basic computer classes will be taught at the Oak Harbor Library, Mondays, beginning March 29 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Computer Basics, In-ternet Basics, Email Basics, and Microsoft Word Basics will be taught. Class is limited to 12 students. Register by calling Roxann at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 360-279-4583.

Got a tech question? 30 minute “Book a Librarian” sessions take place Mondays through Saturdays at 9:30 am at the library, by advanced registration (call, email or stop by the library to register). You will work one on one with a librarian on any technology need, such as email or downloading a book from the library’s website.

Tech talk computer classes

Help raise needed funds for the Oak Harbor Senior Center and enjoy a “Morning Out At The Movies” with friends at the same time. As we go to press in February, details are still being worked out for our date. We will know the exact date by March 1. Join us at Oak Harbor Cinemas for the soon to be released “Water For Elephants” starring Robert Pattison, Reese Witherspoon and Hal Halbrook. Based on the book by Sara Gruen. It’s the story of Jacob Jankowski who was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the “Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.” It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. He met Rosie, an un-trainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival. Tickets, available at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, are $15 and include the movie and your choice of a Kids Combo (small popcorn, 16 oz drink and candy) or small popcorn and 24 oz. drink. All ages welcome.

Thank you Island Thrift for 25 years of support!

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theBridgeTHE BRIDGE is a joint publication of Oak Harbor

Senior Services and the Whidbey News-Times and is distrib-uted to more than 7,000 North Whidbey homes monthly.

Printing any advertisement herein does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or its Senior Center. Opinions of columnists do not re� ect the opinion of the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or its Senior Center. Editorial content is compiled by the staff of the Oak Harbor Senior Center and Whidbey News Times.

{online at www.whidbeynewstimes.com}OAK HARBOR SENIOR SERVICES Mike McIntyreSenior Services AdministratorRoxann Dunn-TerryProgram Coordinator Pat GardnerAdministrative AssistantTravel Desk — 279-4587

EDITOR | Roxann Dunn-TerryReach The Bridge via mail at:51 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277Business Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pmSend comments/suggestions to [email protected] advertise, call 360-675-6611.

Everyone should have a Happy Place. I have a t-shirt with a drawing of a beach chair, umbrella, on a beach that says “My Happy Place”. Yes, that is one of my Happy Places – the Beach. I have another Happy Place. My chair at home. A good book, cup of hot cocoa, blankie, and once again I’m in my Happy Place.

I have a new Happy Place. I told

my friend Jo-Anne a few months ago that the one thing I regret was not getting seat warmers in my new car. To have them installed would have cost more than I was willing to pay. Problem? I bought my car in July. Who needs seat warmers in July? I just wasn’t thinking. Al least I had the good sense to make sure it had air conditioning for the road trip to Utah. Oh, how I envied my sister’s automatic seat warmers in her car. Nothing like toasty buns. I love my car but it just doesn’t warm up until I’m nearly to work. On extra cold mornings Mr. Volunteer will start the car early but that’s not good for the enviroment. Another friend, who will remain annoynmous, suggested I get those little packaged hand warm-ers – stick them in my bra and that should keep me warm. That led to

a discussion among a couple of the other volunteers of where else I could stick them. I found some “Hot Hands 2” at Walmart. Hm-m-m, Hot Hands, Toasty Buns, works for me. (Hope-fully this hasn’t become R rated for you.)

Anyway, I opened my Christmas present from Jo-Anne and wow, there was the makings of my new Happy Place without resorting to Hot Hands. A portable car seat cover that you plug into the lighter jack. Within sec-onds life is warm and cozy. I never want to get out of my car now. So far my boss hasn’t had to come out to the parking lot and ask if I plan on com-ing in to work. If you see me driving around town with a silly grin on my face, you’ll know why. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Or should I say, sitting on it.

THE SHORTESTDISTANCE

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

BY ROXANN DUNN-TERRY

Happy Place

> MARCH EVENT SPOTLIGHTBEGINNING COUNTRY DANCE CLASSCharlie Moore – the “Dancin’ DJ” of DJs Unlimited will be offering a Beginning Country Dance class from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday evenings beginning on March 1, 2011 in the Senior Center Ballroom. Lessons are $5.00 each, if you bring a dance partner, the price is only $8.00 for the couple! But wait – there is more! If you are a Member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center, the price is $4.00 each or $6.00 for a member couple!! We will learn basic country dance steps such as the Waltz, 2-Step, Polka, East Coast Swing and several Line dances. For further information and to register for class, call Charlie at 360 969-1546 or email [email protected].

COUNTRY DANCE Each 2nd Friday evening each month, beginning with March 11, 2011, we will be holding a “Country Dance” from 7:00 – 10:00 pm, including a variety of workshops, in the Senior Center Ballroom. Admission is $5.00 per person – $9.00 per couple, $1.00 discount for Senior Center Members. Open to the Public.

SPRING TRAVEL SIGN UPFirst day to sign up for Spring Travel will be Thursday, March 31 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Trips for April, May and June will be featured. The Spring Travel Brochure will be mailed to current members. Others may pick up a copy after March 28.

MEMORY SCREENING A memory screening will be conducted by Susan Walker, MA from Whidbey General Hospital on Tuesday, March 8 from

12 – 2:00 pm. Screenings are free. To make an appointment, call the Center at 279-4580. Note: A memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional.

FREE TAX HELPAARP Tax Aides will help you file your taxes. No appointment or forms needed. Just bring your tax paperwork and let a trained tax volunteer help you file online. You will receive a printout for your records. Free Tax Help will be available at the Oak Harbor Library, Room 113. Tuesdays, February 1 through April 12, 1pm – 6pm. First come, first served.

SATURDAY MATINEE: “HOW TO COOK YOUR LIFE”Enjoy this free PG-13 movie about life, love and cooking Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Library. Free popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

START A WORM BINWould you like to have a volunteer waste reduction crew working for you 24/7? Oak Harbor’s Maribeth Crandall will teach you how to start a worm bin that will turn your rotten produce into “black gold” for your garden Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 pm. Some of these odor free containers can double as a garden bench, while saving money by reducing your gar-bage bill. Bring the grandkids to this free “hands-on” event.

WOMEN’S HISTORY IN OAK HARBORLocal historian and author, Joanne Brown, presents this fasci-

nating look at women in Oak Harbor’s history Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 pm. Topics include the land claims that ultimately led to a lack of women in the northwest, along with the Mercer Expeditions and the Northwest’s “Mercer Girls.”

PIONEER WAY IMPROVEMENTSLarry Cort presents the grand plan for Pioneer Way Improve-ments on Tuesday, March 8 at 5:30 pm at City Hall. He will discuss the distinction of being one of the first road projects in America to win the Greenroads Certification. Greenroads is a sustainability rating system for road design and develop-ment much like the Built Green and LEED certification for buildings.

SENIOR NIGHT OUTJoin Nina and the gang at Tokyo Stop, for an evening of food and friendship, on Wednesday, March 16. Meet at 5:00 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by March 11. (Gratuities not included.)

GROUP HEALTH MEDICAREADVANTAGE PLANA Group Health representative will be at the Center on Friday, March 18 at 2 pm, to present the Medicare Advantage plans/products that Group Health has available beginning January 1, 2011. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

WHIDBEY GARDENING WORKSHOPThe Whidbey Gardening Workshop will be held at the Coupe-ville Middle and High School Saturday, March 19. Graham Kerr (the Galloping Gourmet) is the keynote speaker talking about his first year growing a kitchen garden. Presented by WSU Master Gardeners this annual event hosts dozens of classes, displays and vendors. Register online at www.island.wsu.edu or call 360-240-5527

Five Wishes Program from Page 1

Northwest and HomePlace are back to present Aging with Dignity’s “5 Wishes” Program at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Wednesday, March 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The Five Wishes program is an easy to use living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. This is a simplified version for Advance Directives, which addresses personal end of life wishes. Jill Boudreau, Community Liaison for Hospice will present the program and provide the booklets and handouts. Wendy Sines, Community Relations Director of HomePlace will provide folders, pens, nametags and light refreshments. There is no charge for the program. Seating is limited to 20 people. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

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A New Place– Flagship Adult Day CenterNow there are two adult day respite centers to serve the caregivers of North Whidbey Island! Flagship Adult Day Center is a program of North Whidbey Caregivers’ Cove. Located in the Regency on Whidbey cottages, C101. For more informa-tion contact: Kristi Huffman 360-279-4592. Email: [email protected]. Whidbey Caregivers’ CoveNorth Whidbey Caregivers Cove, a non-profit group, offers a variety of support services including adult day services, care giving training/courses, a caregiver resource library, support group opportunities and more. Caregivers Cove provides ser-vices for adults, 18 years and older, who have chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s or related dementias, stroke, multiple sclerosis, are devel-opmentally delayed or have other issues. The program emphasizes support of adult clients in need as well as their caregivers who are often tasked with 24/7 care responsibilities. Caregivers’ Cove has just received an additional $5,000 grant for client scholarships, bringing the grand total to $15,000 to date. Think there’s no way you would qualify? Many have been pleasantly surprised to find out they do! They are offering one week of day respite at 50% off, no com-mitment required. The cost of ser-vices is income dependent, with rates determined on a “sliding scale” so as

to allow those with limited incomes. Services are offered Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. For more infor-mation, call 279-4592. The goal is to keep folks Healthy, Happy and HOME!“Living With Loss” ClassThis six-week seminar, facilitated by Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Home Health Care & Hospice of WGH will be held on Tuesdays, March 29 – April 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Whidbey General Hospital. This is both an education and support class and is designed to help you work through the normal and needed process of grief follow-ing the death of a loved one. The class is free and pre-registration is required. Call 678-7656 x 4005 or 321-7656 x 4005 or register online at www.whidbeygen.org.Alzheimer’s Support GroupMeets the first Thursday of the month from 2:30-4:430 pm at the Meeting House, just west of HomePlace Special Care Center, 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. Call 360-279-2555.

Parkinson’s Support GroupMarch 4 at Cherry Hill Club House, 547 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.

Foot Care ClinicAppointments are available for Tuesday, March 8. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.

Grief Support GroupThe Grief Support Group will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Sponsored by Hospice of the Northwest. Call 360-814-5589 for more information.

Hearing NorthwestFree hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Fridays, March 4 & 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For appoint-ments call the Center, 279-4580 or 1-800-770-8663.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid ServiceFree hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Mondays, March 14 & 28 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. For an appoint-ment call the Center, 279-4580.

Vision Impaired Support GroupTuesday, March 15 at 2:00 pm. For infor-mation, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBAAppointments are available on

Wednesdays, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm For appointments call the Center at 279-4580. SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Help Line is a FREE service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, sponsored locally by Island Hospital. The volunteers are trained to inform people of their options regarding health insurance, Medicare (supplements, advantage plans or Part D) disability, individual, long term care, COBRA, VA.

For assistance with claims or billing problems, please call the local SHIBA sponsors @ 360-675-2229 ext 1342, where someone will help you.

Announcements!Whidbey Island Marathon

The Whidbey Island Marathon is fast approaching! The City will waive entry fees– for all events– for

those who agree to volunteer on either day. Plenty of spots available and it is lots of fun.

If you would like to register, get a form either off of the website, www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com

[about half way down the registration page]or at City Hall, and fill it out.

Coupons For Our CommunityCut out Hunger on Whidbey Island. Your donation

of coupon inserts will help food banks and families in our community. “Coupons For Our Community

is sponsored by Albertsons of Oak Harbor, MoneyandTimeSimplified.com, Whidbey Island Food Banks and Whidbey Island Coupon Clubs.

Coupons being collected are: “SmartSource”, “RedPlum”, “Proctor & Gamble” and “General

Mills” (found in weekend newspapers). To donate your coupon inserts bring them to Albertsons

or the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

Magazine DonationsMagazine donations may be left on the table at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Please do not donate magazines older than three months.

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North End Fitness for people 50 years of age and older has two options:

1 - $15 a month for an Unlimited Senior Class Card. You may take all the classes you want at the Center.

2 - $25 a month, you receive the Senior Class Card and unlimited use of the North End Fitness Center and Excalibur Gym which is open 24 hrs.

Winter Schedule:Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am (NoteEarlier time)Chair Conditioning –(Seated Aerobics)M & W, 9:30 amAerobics – T & TH, 9:00 amZumba Gold – F, 11:15 am (held at North End Fitness Center)

For the $15 Unlimited Senior Class Card you may take all four of these classes. For $25, take all these classes and work out at the gym.

For more information and to register, call North End Fitness at 675-1111.

The Joy of PaintingMondays, 9 am. SherylAnn Woodward,

certified Landscape and Floral teacher,

teaches the Joy of Painting—The Bob Ross method of oil painting. Class is $30 for six weeks payable to teacher at the first class.

Watercolor ClassMondays, 1-4:00 pm Joan Brosnahan,

instructor, Cost is $5/class payable to teacher.

Wood Carving Tuesdays 9:00 am with instructor Dick

Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.

Line DanceTuesdays, 1:00 pm with instructor Jerry

Scheppers. $10.00 a month-Members. No partners needed.

Tai Chi & QigongJill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at

5:30 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. To register, call Jill at 675-1464.

Spanish For Seniors Wednesdays at 1:00 pm with Al Enriquez.

Beginning level conversational Spanish. Maximum ten students. Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

learn&grow Coming in April...Home Safety & Firearms Familiarization

Is your home safe? Presentation will cover the importance of having a plan. Basic fi rearms safety will be covered. There

will be an opportunity to dispose of any old ammunition you’ve not been able to get rid of. Monday, April 4 at 1:00

pm. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

Car Care For Women & MenSecure Enough To Ask

Male or female, whether you have been driving for 50 years, this seminar is invaluable. This IS NOT a how-to-do-

it class! It is about MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS in all aspects of car ownership so you don’t get ripped off. After the presentation there will be a FREE Automotive Expo. There will be booths, displays and representatives

from all area’s of auto ownership to answer your questions. The seminar is Saturday, April 9 from 9 am to noon and

seating is limited. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

$25 Jackpot & Birthday BingoFeel Lucky? Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo game on Thursday,

February 10 and Banner Bank sponsors on February 24. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available at intermission for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15 – 3:00 pm.

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Meet Erica Bauermeister, author of “The School of Essential Ingredients”on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm

Have you read The School of Essential Ingredients, the book that everyone on Whidbey Island is discussing? Now is your chance to meet the author! Erica will speak about writing and the relationships that have inspired

her work. Book sales and signing available at event. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Funded by Friends of the Library, Humanities Washington, Best Western Harbor Plaza, and Oak Harbor WalMart.Watch for information about “A Taste of Whidbey Reads” programs, food related movie showings, and community book discussions that will take place in upcoming months. The Whidbey Reads program is in its ninth year.

Whidbeyreads Grand Finalehosted by the Sno-Isle Libraries

of Whidbey Reads” programs, food related movie showings, and community book discussions that will take place in upcoming months. The Whidbey Reads program is in its ninth year.

Grand FinaleGrand Finale

For details about items listed below or a comprehensive list of events,

visit the Oak Harbor Senior Center at 51 SE Jerome Streetor call 360-279-4580.

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Travel Committee

1 – Chess1 – Line Dance

7 – Country Dance

8:30 – Yoga9:30- Conditioning

9 – Lapidary9 – SHIBA

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 – Spanish For Seniors

1 – Beginning Bridge3 - Hula

7 – Gem Club

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 –Creative Writing

10 – Nintendo WiiBowling

12:15 – 3:30 –Bingo12:30 – Cribbage

1 – SVC History Class4 – Band Practice

7 – Wire Wrap

9 – Hearing Tests9- Quilting

9:30 – Tai ChiLUNCH

12:30 – Pinochle6:30 – Old Time Fiddlers

10-12:30 – Pinochle, Ping Pong, Pool


9 – Oil Painting10 – Hearing Tests

LUNCH1 – Watercolor Painting

1 – COSTCO Presentation1 – Grief Support Group

5 – Tai Chi


9-12 – Wood Carving10 - Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance2 – Vision Support

Group7 – Country Dance

8:30 – Yoga9:30- Conditioning9 – Lapidary; SHIBA

10 – Selecting Assisted Living




5 – Senior Night Out!

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 –Creative Writing

10 – Nintendo WiiBowling

12:15-3:30 –Jack PotBingo-Harbor Tower Village

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

4 – Band Practice7 – Wire Wrap

10-12:30 – Pinochle, Ping Pong, Pool



12:30 – Ping Pong1 -Spanish For Seniors1 – Beginning Bridge

3 - Hula


9-12 – Wood Carving9:30 – Foot Clinic10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling12 – 2- Memory Screen

1 – MAC Seminar1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance7 – Stamp Club

7 – Country Dance

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

7 – Country Western Dance

9 – Hearing Tests9- Quilting

9:30 – Tai ChiLUNCH

12:30 – Pinochle2 – Group Health Medi-

care Presentation

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 –Creative Writing 12:15 – 3:30 –Bingo




9 – Oil Painting10 – Hearing Tests

LUNCH1 – Watercolor Painting

5 – Tai Chi


9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Alaska Cruise

Presentation1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance7 – Stamp Club

7 – Country Dance






8:30 – Yoga9:30- Conditioning9 – Lapidary; SHIBA

9:30 – Money Saving TipsLUNCH

12:30 – Party Bridge12:30 – Ping Pong

1 – Spanish For Seniors1 – Beginning Bridge

3 - Hula6 – “5 Wishes” ProgramThe Bridge comes out


Bowling10 –Creative Writing



10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle


Bowling10 –Creative Writing 12:15 – 3:30 –Jack Pot Bingo-Banner Bank




9 – Oil PaintingLUNCH

1 – Watercolor Painting1 – WGH Presentation

Bond Levy1 – Grief Support Group

5 – Tai Chi


9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance3 – SVC-Swing Dance

7 – Stamp Club7 – Country Dance


9 – Oil PaintingLUNCH

1 – Watercolor Painting5 – Tai Chi

3 – Sewing & Stitching Expo 4 – NW Women’s Show 8 – Shop til You Drop12 – Seattle Dog Show/Pike Place Market15 – Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts19 – Circque Du Soleil – Quidam20 – Camelot –McIntyre Hall23 – Mystery Lunch 26 – Blow Your Own Glass29 – Skagit Valley Casino

NORTH TO ALASKA!Join Helen Bates Tuesday, March 22 at 1:00 pm for information on our, 7 Day Alaska Cruise, aboard Holland America’s Ms. Oosterdam, roundtrip from Seattle. Trip is scheduled for September 18, 2011. Cruise Glacier Bay National Park, visit Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Rates include Roundtrip Transfers from Oak Harbor to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal, Cabin accommodations, All meals in the Main Dining Room,

Buffets and Room Service, All Port and Government taxes of $356.19. Passports required. $350 per person deposit is due at time of booking. Your deposit is refundable until the final payment date of 6/5/11. For more information, RSVP to Helen at 675-4201.

BRANSON MUSICAL HOLIDAY With Collette VacationsNovember 10 - 14, 2011 Cost: $1,759 Double; $2,059 Single; $1,729 Triple. 5 Days, 5 Meals – 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners included.

Stop by for a brochure on Branson trip. Includes Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $60 per person, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Seattle. If we have 10 or more, roundtrip transportation between Oak Harbor and SeaTac included. Deposit of $310 by July 10. Limit 20 seats. For more information call Pat at 279-4582.

CAMELOT McIntyre Hall - Mt. Vernon Sunday, March 20, 2011 Cost: $45 -Members/$75 -Non-Members Depart: 1:00 pm Return: 7-7:30 pm.

Experience “one brief shining moment” that was Camelot. This beautiful production will have Lyric Light Opera’s “Broadway quality” trade-marks-Bountiful drama, lush score, elegant costumes, grand sets, professional actors, heartwarming ensemble, live orchestra, and uplifting message! No-host meal afterwards. Ticket & Transportation. 18 Seats.

BILLIE ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at the Paramount, Seattle Saturday, April 2, 2011 Cost: $90 Members/$120 non-members Departure: 11am/Return: 6:30 – 7:00 pm

This musical is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and a Tony Award-winning creative team – along with music legend Elton John, who wrote the score. No host dinner. Includes ticket & transportation.20 tickets.

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For a complete descriptionof all trips, see the Winter 2010-11 Travel Brochure.

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTSAs of June 1, 2009 the U.S.

government’s new rules take effect requiring WHTI (the Western

Hemisphere Travel Initiative) compliant documents for most U.S. citizens

entering/re-entering the United States by land or sea (air travel requires a

U.S. Passport book). You can apply for a passport book at: Oak Harbor

Senior Center (51 SE Jerome) Passport Appointments 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-

Friday. For more information, and/or to make a passport application

appointment, call 360-279-4580. For more information regarding WHTI & passports visit www.travel.state.gov.

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NEWS FROM THE TOWER

By Ann Votava

Leonila “Lanie” PeoplesFood From The Heart

Meet Lanie Peoples, Dining and Dietary Director at Harbor Tower Village. Lanie moved to the United States in 1996. She lived in New York City, New York for eight years until she meet her husband Lionel Peoples Senior. She then moved to Oak Harbor, Washington.

Lanie joined Harbor Tower Village as a dietary assistant in February of 2008. She was promoted to substitute cook in early 2009 and to the permanent cook in late 2009. Lanie’s com-passion and endless hard work earned her the position of Dining and Dietary Director in September of 2010. A position she takes very seriously.

Lanie feels her life at Harbor Tower is a part of her ministry in service to others. She strives very hard to meet the individual likes and dislikes of all the residents at Harbor Tower Village. She always has a smile on her face-even when trying to satisfy the most delicate palates.

Lanie enjoys preparing authentic Filipino food as a treat for residents and staff. She is 100% committed to the service of the residents at Harbor Tower Village. We are proud to have Lanie on our staff.

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Do 1 Nice Thing Ideas for March

Cook a meal for a friend 1. recuperating from an illness, or who just needs some love.

Help “cut out” hunger on 2. Whidbey Island by bringing your coupon inserts to the senior center and participating in “Coupons for our Community”. Bring your canned goods, tuna, macaroni and cheese, pork and beans, or peanut butter to the senior center for Help House.

Packing party for local 3. soldiers on deployment, March 29, 10 a.m. Letters, co� ee, and baby wipes are the most requested items. Call Helen at 679-9139 for more ideas of what to bring for the boxes.

W.A.I.F. thrift store on Midway 4. can always use donations.

New England GroupWill meet Monday, March 14, at 11:30 am

at Applebee’s Restaurant. Call Evelyn at 675-5106.

W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers

meet the second Tuesday of the month at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire station just north of Crosby Rd. Next meeting is March 8, at 1:00 pm. Our program is “What’s Available At Sno-Isle Library” with Terri Beck who is the rep for Sno-Isle Public Libraries. She will explain our resources and access in the library system. . Bring your questions. There will be information for all levels of searchers, as well as refreshments and door prizes. All are welcome. For more information contact Ruth Hancock, 675 4086 (may not be here in Feb.) [email protected] , Gordon Garnhart [email protected] 360 240 8875 or Betty Leitch 675-3722 [email protected]

MAC Computer SeminarNext seminar is Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00

pm, with instructor Tom Johnson. Q & A period and “What’s New?” Cost is $1. New attendees RSVP at front desk with your com-puter info. Check here for more info: http://www.whidbey.com/wimug

Whidbey Island Stamp ClubMeets the second and fourth Tuesdays

at 7:00 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp collections provided. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.

LapidaryTues. and Weds. mornings at 9:00 am.

Whidbey Island Gem ClubWill meet Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 pm.

There will be a general meeting of the mem-bership. Interested and potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Con-tact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397

Wire WrapThursdays at 7:00 pm. New people wel-

come. Create unique jewelry. A cab and the wire needed for your first project will be pro-vided. May purchase cabs and wire for future projects. Contact Dick James, 675-9396.

Quilting GroupFriday mornings, 9:00 am.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey Island

Fun supportive people with common interests. Monthly dinner at NAS Whidbey Chief Petty Officer’s Club the second Friday of the month at 5:00 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for din-ner location.

North Whidbey Coupon Club Has moved! They now meet every Friday

and the second Saturday of each month at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce office, at 9:30 am. The club is free, open to current couponers and those new to coupons. “Intro to Valuable Couponing,”

where the tools and efficient techniques to saving money is offered the last Saturday of each month at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 10 AM. Class fee is just $5 and includes your printed “Get Started Guide” and more. For more information: Amy at 360-675-2338.

Secrets of Coffee, With Honeymoon Bay

Celebrate St. Paddy’s on Thursday, March 17 by 3:00 pm by learning the history and subtleties of coffee, as revealed by a local expert, Mike from Honeymoon Bay Cafe. Another “Essential Ingredient” in the Whidbey Reads lineup of events. Funded and hosted by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Book Group: “Monsters of

Templeton”Join Oak Harbor’s Highly Evolved

Literary League, at the Oak Harbor Library on Thursday, March 17 at 6:00 pm. Books available at the library. . All are welcome.

Mystery Book LoversChoose any

title by author Nancy Pickard and share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion on Thursday, March 31 at 3:00 pm. Books available at the library. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

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