Welcome to the Orcas Senior Center!
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We are not just “Seniors”, just adults who happen to be over 60… We are artists, teachers, therapists, engineers, farmers… We are business owners, philanthropists, contractors, politicians, ship builders, and so much more. We are the wise ones, the ancients, the elders, holding wisdom that can only be achieved with age. We are the ones that made it through. Many of us are the baby boomers, we have all lived through war and seen the technology age evolve. We have fought for equality and environmental change. We have seen parts of our world grow while others crumble.
Help us build an intergenerational, sustainable community for lifetimes of decades. Help us thrive, not just survive. As one day, part of this “WE” will be YOU. ~ Orcas Senior Center |
Introducing the Senior Center’s New Activities and Program Coordinator – Vicki J. O’Keefe!
Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is thrilled to have Vicki O’Keefe join our staffing team. Vicki’s focus will be launching new initiatives like our Tech grant and increasing offerings in result of islander feedback obtained throughout the last year. Vicki brings a vast amount of programming experience and her passions align with our mission to age well on Orcas.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – The Summer Day, Mary Oliver. Vicki O’Keefe has thirty years of experience as a classroom teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Education, and is certified in the University of Washington Fiber Art program. She was coordinator of the Community Service Outreach programs at several private schools in the Seattle area. She started as an English teacher in Seattle independent private schools teaching English, and continued her career as a technology teacher instructing students in the wonders of desktop publishing, sewing, photography and filmmaking. She tutors reluctant readers and dyslexic children. Vicki’s goal is to bring her experience, caring and insights to the Orcas Island community. “Reading, sewing, and service bring me great pleasure,” she states. “There is a great power when vibrant and grateful people join together to do good things.” Please stop by the center to introduce yourself, Vicki will be working part time, Monday through Thursdays at the Senior Center starting August 13th and the new host of our Tuesday Coffee Shop (soon to expand to Thursdays!).
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – The Summer Day, Mary Oliver. Vicki O’Keefe has thirty years of experience as a classroom teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Education, and is certified in the University of Washington Fiber Art program. She was coordinator of the Community Service Outreach programs at several private schools in the Seattle area. She started as an English teacher in Seattle independent private schools teaching English, and continued her career as a technology teacher instructing students in the wonders of desktop publishing, sewing, photography and filmmaking. She tutors reluctant readers and dyslexic children. Vicki’s goal is to bring her experience, caring and insights to the Orcas Island community. “Reading, sewing, and service bring me great pleasure,” she states. “There is a great power when vibrant and grateful people join together to do good things.” Please stop by the center to introduce yourself, Vicki will be working part time, Monday through Thursdays at the Senior Center starting August 13th and the new host of our Tuesday Coffee Shop (soon to expand to Thursdays!).
Senior Preparedness Initiative at the Senior Center – Launches September 12th!
September is National Preparedness Month, and as one of its New Initiative programs, Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit (OSC) is taking this opportunity to roll out its Senior Preparedness Series. This effort is designed to raise awareness about ways seniors can prepare for emergencies as well as special considerations for vulnerable islanders. OSC Members and the Public are invited to participate in monthly activities that prepare them to survive emergencies, access PERS, assist others and shelter in place if necessary, to ensure we can all age well, safely, on Orcas.
This initiative kicks off on September 12th with a Senior Preparedness Seminar with speakers from San Juan County Department of Emergency Management. The event will begin at 1pm in the Lundeen Room, OSC members and the public are invited to attend, speakers will address ways that elders can prepare for and respond to emergency / disaster situations. Other events planned for September at Orcas Senior Center include a Life Line Screening on September 17th (“Take a step toward staying Healthy and Active, Be Smart: Do more for your Cardiovascular Health” – for details/screenings/rates and to sign up - visit: or call the Senior Center) and a session providing assistance with POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms on September 26.
This initiative kicks off on September 12th with a Senior Preparedness Seminar with speakers from San Juan County Department of Emergency Management. The event will begin at 1pm in the Lundeen Room, OSC members and the public are invited to attend, speakers will address ways that elders can prepare for and respond to emergency / disaster situations. Other events planned for September at Orcas Senior Center include a Life Line Screening on September 17th (“Take a step toward staying Healthy and Active, Be Smart: Do more for your Cardiovascular Health” – for details/screenings/rates and to sign up - visit: or call the Senior Center) and a session providing assistance with POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms on September 26.
September - National Preparedness Month Events at the Senior Center
- September 12th: Preparedness Seminar at OSC - Short presentations by: DEM – County Response Plan (how it works), OIFR (RJ) – Personal Preparation – how to help responders.
- Sept 17th: Life Line Screening Event at OSC - See Flyer for details on Cardiovasular and Osteoporosis Screenings Offered
- September 26th: Sign up for POLST forms - Session providing assistance with POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms
2018 GiveOrcas Technology Grant
Thanks to the communities support, we will be starting this initiative for 2018-2019. We hope to join forces with Orcas teens, Caregivers, and Rock Island to make this project the a powerful offering and collaboration for our community. Interested in joining our tech grant planning committee? Contact us today!
Orcas Senior Center 2018 Grant - We Hold the Wisdom of the Ages; Help Bring Us Up-to-Date! Orcas Senior Center (OSC) will provide elders access to technology equipment (via implementation of weekly computer labs and loaner equipment), and learning.
RENEW TODAY! ALL MEMBERSHIPS FROM 2017-2018 WILL EXPIRE ON JULY 31, 2018.
New Annual Membership Process - Your Membership will be valid for ONE YEAR from the date of application/renewal. TO JOIN or RENEW MEMBERSHIP ONLINE scroll down to complete the online Membership Form. Once you have completed your form, you will be given the option to pay membership dues online. DOWNLOAD/PRINT MEMBERSHIP FORM Connect with us on Facebook, sign up for email updates below, and come on down to the Orcas Senior Center! Do you have membership questions or ideas on how we can enhance our offerings? We would love to hear your feedback – please reach out to Sara Boyle at the Senior Center to share your thoughts via phone (360-376-7723) or email oisc.cfa@gmail.com
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2017-18 OICF Grant Aging in Place Study - Read the full report!
Thank you for your support to help our island THRIVE and Age Well on Orcas! Every dollar adds value to our efforts, programs, services and offers a helping hand. Donations can be made via the below link. Checks can be made payable to Orcas Senior Center and mailed to: Orcas Senior Center, PO Box 1653, Eastsound, WA 98245 or DONATE ONLINE - NEW OPTION!
Come enjoy a cup of coffee or a sip of tea with friends at our self-serve coffee shop NOW OPEN Tuesday mornings from 9am-noon. Refreshments and goodies available are free to all as this offering is part of the new initiatives launched from last year’s Challenge Grant. Watch for more new initiatives!!!
Come exercise with us! Take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The Senior Center has an amazing team of local and experienced instructors who have created classes tailored to a variety of physical abilities. Interested in a class – come check us out and meet our instructors, the first class is free!
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