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Pam’s Power Hour: Virtual Strength Training with Pam Evans M/W/F from 9-10am by Zoom  Pam’s Power Hour is a non-impact strength, conditioning and flexibility class that includes lots of stretching.  Begin with a warmup, then move into standing exercises that incorporate weights (light, heavy or no weights) and finish with floor work focusing on legs, Read More

Are you interested in exploring your artistic side, join a watercolors class for beginners on Mondays from 9:30-11:00am. Basic supplies are required to participate and the cost per class is $10.Please reach out to instructor, Robbie Walker, to join. Robbie took drawing and watercolors classes with her sister for four years, prior to teaching beginning Read More

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 Read More

Senior Lunch: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:30 In-person lunches are served from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center. Diners enjoy delicious meals, engaging conversation, live piano music by Ron Myers and art exhibits by the Orcas Senior Center Visual Arts Committee. No Reservation is Needed! There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per Read More

The Orcas Lions Club is proud to introduce Partners In Care, a family caregiver assistance program launching this month at Orcas Senior Center. Partners In Care will provide family caregivers with a much-needed break, knowing their loved ones are in good hands. Each Monday afternoon from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., trained volunteers and a professional Read More

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. Read More

The Family Caregiver Support Group (FCSG) is meeting every Monday, 1pm to 2pm. This support is FREE for anyone who is an unpaid caregiver for someone 60+ or a disabled adult. For more information, contact Heidi Bruce, Aging & Family Case Coordinator at heidib@sanjuanco.com or (360) 370-0591.   

Ukulele Kanikapila, Mondays, 1:00-3:00pm @ Orcas Senior Center    Join the ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” on Mondays, from 1:00-3:00pm at OSC. The first half hour is a lesson or two followed by an opportunity for everyone to play. Adults of all ages with all levels of ukulele expertise welcome to join in or sit and Read More

 (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9am) – Low-impact dance fitness with songs that vary in speed. Class available virtually or offered in-person at The Odd Fellows Hall. Classes are $8 each or $40 per calendar month. Contact Alyson at 360-298-2990 or alysonclarkstephens@gmail.com.     

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 every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without Read More

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 Dixie Walmsley at 360-298-4481. Everyone Read More

Join Andrea Preiss, a seasoned Feldenkrais practitioner and therapeutic eurythmist, for a relaxing movement class at Orcas Senior Center, starting back Tuesdays at 11 am. Emphasizing a seated position, these subtle exercises rooted in the Feldenkrais Method and eurythmy aim to improve your mobility, stability, balance, and vision. Please wear comfortable attire and non-slip shoes. Read More

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 Read More

Meditation: Tuesdays at 1pm at the Orcas Senior Center Julia summers became fascinated by Buddhism when she was on assignment photographing nomadic families in Nepal, they had nothing material and everything spiritual and they were very generous. Upon returning to the US Julia researched Buddhist teachers listened continually to Dharma talks and eventually worked at Read More

Discover the joy of playing bridge! Join us at Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 1:30 pm for an engaging session with the Bridge Club. Forge new friendships and enjoy the strategic thrill of bridge. For more details, reach out to Edy Hansen at edy@orcasseniors.org or 206-413-6167. See you there!

Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a 3-month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan class at the Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program developed by the Oregon Research Institute. Tai Ji Quan is scientifically proven to enhance physical and mental health, manage Read More

Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held every from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength, function, flexibility, and balance. Karol, a recent addition to the Orcas community, emphasizes a welcoming Read More

Pam’s Power Hour: Virtual Strength Training with Pam Evans M/W/F from 9-10am by Zoom  Pam’s Power Hour is a non-impact strength, conditioning and flexibility class that includes lots of stretching.  Begin with a warmup, then move into standing exercises that incorporate weights (light, heavy or no weights) and finish with floor work focusing on legs, Read More

Qigong with Joan Roulac by Zoom - Wednesdays at 9am  Quiet the mind and strengthen the body with Joan Roulac’s Ease Please four-week Qigong series. These 15-minute sessions will gently loosen muscles, strengthen immunity, build balance, and increase energy. The virtual series begins Wednesday, February 1 at 9am. Fee is $40 for the session.   Joan started teaching T’ai Chi Chih after becoming a Certified Teacher in 1987, and now leads Zoom classes around the world.  Read More

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 Read More

Join us for our Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays, at 10:30 AM at the Orcas Senior Center. Each session will last one hour. This group is designed to help individuals understand the processes of grief and mourning, normalize feelings, and facilitate healing. We offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without Read More

Senior Lunch: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:30 In-person lunches are served from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center. Diners enjoy delicious meals, engaging conversation, live piano music by Ron Myers and art exhibits by the Orcas Senior Center Visual Arts Committee. No Reservation is Needed! There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per Read More

Come on over and spice up your Wednesdays with the "Spite and Malice" card group at the Orcas Senior Center! Join us after lunch on Wednesday for some lively games and great company. We'd be thrilled to welcome you into the fold. For more information, feel free to contact Maggie Kaplan at mkaplan@centurytel.com or 360-376-5372. Read More

Recent Orcas Senior Center members Mark Ferrari, and his mom, Jackie Ferrari, will host a new monthly card game at the Orcas Senior Center. “Karma” is a fun, fast, easy to learn game that’s always surprising and never ends quite the same way twice. Mark swears anyone can learn to play in mere minutes—including those Read More

Join Brenda Bacon for a hands-on Fidget Quilt workshop at the Orcas Senior Center. Brenda will provide sewing machines and materials to help participants create these special tactile quilts designed for individuals with dementia. Fidget quilts are small, interactive quilts featuring zippers, Velcro, buttons, and other textured elements that help keep hands engaged. Common materials Read More

Estate Planning informational presentation May 21 at 1pm offered by a local, Orcas Island-based estate attorney, Barbara Nesbet. Barbara has practiced law for over twenty-five years. She relocated from California with her husband to Orcas Island a couple years ago now, and they live here full-time with their two dogs. Barbara is hoping to help educate Read More

Join bridge players of all levels and ages for our drop-in bridge sessions every Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Orcas Senior Center. This will be a fun, party-style game (not duplicate), featuring three rounds of five hands each. After the first round, players will switch partners and continue with the next rounds. While all Read More

 (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9am) – Low-impact dance fitness with songs that vary in speed. Class available virtually or offered in-person at The Odd Fellows Hall. Classes are $8 each or $40 per calendar month. Contact Alyson at 360-298-2990 or alysonclarkstephens@gmail.com.     

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 every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without Read More

Join a welcoming group of peers for open, honest conversations about the journey of aging. Inspirational Aging meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Together, we navigate the complexities of growing older—sharing experiences, offering support, and finding inspiration along the way. Expect meaningful discussions, mutual Read More

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 Read More

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. Read More

Join us for a gentle, restorative yoga class on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. This slow-paced class focuses on foundational yoga poses, conscious breathing, and supported postures to ease stress and enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a more mindful practice, the class uses props to Read More

Pam’s Power Hour: Virtual Strength Training with Pam Evans M/W/F from 9-10am by Zoom  Pam’s Power Hour is a non-impact strength, conditioning and flexibility class that includes lots of stretching.  Begin with a warmup, then move into standing exercises that incorporate weights (light, heavy or no weights) and finish with floor work focusing on legs, Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Beginning in March, seniors can receive free technology assistance every Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 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 Read More

Seniors can receive free technology assistance every Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 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 Read More

Our weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers is now every Friday at the Senior Center, from 2 to 4 PM. 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, Read More

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 Read More