Orcas Senior Center

Chair Yoga
2031-07-31 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without the concern of falling.
Ivona Edry will be leading the class while Suzey is away. Ivona brings 370 hours of yoga teacher training. Her experience practicing chair yoga with her own parents has deepened her appreciation for its benefits, both physical and emotional.
A suggested donation of $15 per class is appreciated, and all are welcome—no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. For more information, contact Ivona at ivonaedry@gmail.com.

Ukulele Lessons
2031-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
If you’re a beginner looking to dive into the world of ukulele playing, join Kathy Collister’s twice-weekly beginners’ ukulele class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 1 pm. Kathy, an experienced instructor, will guide you through the basics of introductory chords and strumming techniques. The class is free of charge, but make sure to bring your own ukulele.
For inquiries about the ukulele sessions, including information on borrowing a ukulele, feel free to reach out to Kathy at kcollister15@gmail.com. Beginners and adults of all ages are welcome to join the musical journey!

Card Club
2031-07-31 12:30 - 15:00 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Card Club at OSC –Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30pm
Want to play cards? The Card Club at Orcas Senior Center is open for new players to join the fun. The group is currently meeting on Thursday afternoons to play pinochle, but they are open to other games if there is something you are excited about. For more information, contact Linda Todd at (360) 376-4969.

Spirit of Drumming Group
2031-07-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group at the Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 11 AM! This beginner-friendly group focuses on exploring the elements of drumming. There’s no cost to participate—just bring a drum and join the fun!
Everyone is welcome! For more information, text Ezekiel Barr at 360-376-3033 .
Everyone is welcome!

Virtual Zoom Strength Training with Pam Evans
2031-08-01 08:30 - 09:30 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Pam’s Power Hour: Virtual Strength Training with Pam EvansM/W/F | 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Zoom | $10 per class
Join Pam for a non-impact strength, conditioning, and flexibility workout. Each class includes a warmup, standing exercises with optional weights, and floor work for legs, abs, and glutes—plus plenty of stretching. Pam has taught on Orcas for over 20 years and holds certifications in Aerobics and Personal Training. For details, contact Pam at pamela@rockisland.com.

Mobility Assistance Program
2031-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Mobility Assistance Program: Monday and Wednesday from 10am-11am & Friday from 10am-noon.
If you are in need of borrowing some temporary mobility equipment, then the Lions Club is here to help! With the generous help of Kay Miller and Stephen Bentley, the Lions Club offers a loan program for various types of mobility equipment. A Lions Club member is onsite to offer assistance Monday and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am & Friday from 10:00-noon.

Beginners Art Class
2031-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Art with Carla @ Orcas Senior Center – Fridays, 1-3pm
Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Art with Carla, Fridays from 1-3pm, is lighthearted fun, structured around process, with an emphasis on you CAN do it! Adults of all ages and skill levels are invited to come be creative people together (no experience required!)
Carla Stanley has been drawing since childhood and is still drawing today. She has an Associate in Arts degree in Visual Communications from The Art Institute of Seattle. Carla has taught classes at the Funhouse Commons, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation, Poppie’s and at Orcas Island School District. She won her first art contest at age 12 and most recently for the San Juan County Luci B Community Wellness Van.
Cost for the class is $10 ($8 for members). For all inquiries, reach out to Carla directly at  360-317-5652 or onlyonorcas@gmail.com.

Free Tech Help for Seniors at Orcas Senior Center
2031-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Seniors can receive free technology assistance every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Tech expert Kim Rose will be available to answer questions and provide hands-on help with laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
To ensure one-on-one support, participants are encouraged to sign up in advance at the Orcas Senior Center front desk or by contacting Kim Rose at (360) 472-0480 or via email at edy@orcasseniors.org. However, drop-ins are also welcome during the scheduled time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your tech skills and gain confidence using your devices with expert guidance from Kim Rose!

Weekly Needlework Circle
2031-08-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound, WA, 98245, United States
Our weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers is now every Friday at the Senior Center.
Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax and chat, we have a wonderful selection of donated yarn, needles, books, and plenty of friendly advice. All ages are welcome, so join us!

Virtual Zumba Gold
2031-08-02 09:00 - 09:45 | WA
Free Virtual Zumba Gold from Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC)
Zumba is a dance exercise class featuring Latin and World rhythms. Zumba Gold is a low intensity version designed to meet the needs of seniors, allowing the opportunity to improve and maintain cardiorespiratory fitness. Easy-to-follow choreography focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.
Through BSAC, join Mikari Kurahashi Saturdays at 9:00am as she leads this tailored Zumba Gold class with music from around the world. A certified Zumba instructor, since 2017, she wants every class to feel like a party! Come join her virtual party for free Saturdays in at 9:00am. For inquiries about the class, please contact Mikari at mikariski@yahoo.co.jp.
Attend the free class by entering the login information found below or Click Here to Join.
Meeting ID: 996 3183 5583
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Some virtual activities through the Bellingham Senior Activity Center are free and open to anyone that would like to participate! Current offerings include strength training, yoga, and TED Talks. For more information about BSAC’s virtual programming, subscribe to the BSAC weekly email at whatcomcoa.org/virtualprograms.
