Senior Center OAK HARBOR. Travel, programs and events for adults 50 and over

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1 OAK HARBOR Senior Center Travel, programs and events for adults 50 and over April - June 2018 Inside Weekly Calendar 2 Services 2 Classes 3 Travel 4-6 Happenings 7

2 Weekly Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 Quilting 9:30 Enhanced Fitness 11:30 Lunch 12 Bunco 12:30 Ping Pong 1 Art with Dottie 3 Clogging 5 Tai Chi 8:30 Yoga 9 Lapidary 11 Mexican Train 11:30 Chess 12 Line Dance 1 Knitting & Crochet 1 MAC SIG (2nd Tue) 2 Vision Impaired Group (4th Tue) 2:30 S.A.I.L. 3 Guitar 6 Pinochle 6 Lapidary 7 Stamp Club (2nd & 4th Tue) 9 Lapidary 9:30 Enhanced Fitness 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Party Bridge 12:30 Ping Pong 2 Caregiver Support (last Wed) 4 Pickleball 8:30 Yoga 9:30 Enhanced Fitness 10 Creative Writing 12:30 Cribbage 1 History Class 1 Reiki 2 Caregiver Support (3rd Thur) 2:30 S.A.I.L. 7 Wire Wrap 9 Quilting 9 Tai Chi 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Pinochle 12:30 Line Dance 3 Guitar 6:30 Old Time Fiddlers (1st Fri) 7 Country Dance (2nd Friday) Saturday 9 Ping Pong 9 Pinochle 10 Pickleball 12 Beginnner Pickleball Services LUNCH Lunch is served at the Oak Harbor Senior Center Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11:30 AM Suggested contribution: $5 for seniors 60+, $7 all others. See the monthly menu in the Island Times. SHIBA The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors are available by appointment to meet with you and provide information about health insurance. To make an appointment call the Oak Harbor Senior Center at Clients with questions who do not want to schedule an in person appointment can call SHIBA direct at The next Get Ready for Medicare Workshop located at the Center is Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 AM. No registration is required. 2 PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE/PHOTOS The Oak Harbor Senior Center is a Passport Acceptance Agency. If you only need a photo you can come anytime during center hours, however, applications for passports are accepted by appointment only. Please call us at to schedule an appointment. Please note that the acceptance fee will increase to $35 per pasport starting April 1st. INFORMATION SERVICES Monique Olvera, Resource Specialist with Island Senior Resources, is available to assist you in identifying, understanding, and accessing services available in the community. Services include in-home, respite and long term care options, housing, transportation, insurance options and more! Call Monique at for assistance or to make an appointment to see her at her office in the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

3 Classes/Events LUNCH & LEARN Bring your lunch and join us for these informative presentations from local professionals. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM April 24 - Scleroderma: The Causes, Overview and Treatment. Bob Wallin will share about Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease, and his experience with it. May 1 - Electricity, Energy, and Gas Walt Blackford of Puget Sound Energy will focus on electric and gas safety, how electricity gets to Whidbey and how it is restored, home energy assessments, low-income assistance, and online self-service options. May 22 - Safety Line Harold Cole will be speaking about Safety Line, a provider of medical alert services and medication dispensing systems. June 26 - Advanced Care Planning Carla Jolly with be talking about Advanced Care Planning. She will talk about the Five Wishes- Living Will, ways to deal with your health and planning for you and your family. AT THE CENTER Electrical Safety Presentation Wednesday, April 11 3:30-4:30 PM Puget Sound Energy representative, Walt Blackford, will be giving a live demonstration on electrical safety. All ages are welcome! Social Security Workshops Wednesday, April 25 & June 20 at 2:00 PM Annette Barca will be giving a free, informational workshop on Social Security. Please preregister by calling the Center. Whidbey Art Parties Wednesday, April 25 & June 6 6:00-8:00 PM Member: $40 Non-members: $45 April s painting is of beautiful Spring Camellias. Sign up online at whidbeyartparty.com or at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. AARP Driver Safety Course Wednesday, May 2 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM AARP Member: $15 - Non AARP Member: $20 To register please call the Center. CLASS LIST Participation in the below activities requires OHSC Membership of $40 a year or a $3 day use fee. Art with Dottie $5 Per Class Billiards Bunco Buy In Caregiver Support Chess Clogging $20 Per Month/$7 Per Class Country Dance $4 Per Event Creative Writing $70 Course Session Cribbage Enhanced Fitness* $25 Per Month Guitar $20 Per Class Knitting Circle Lapidary (Materials) Line Dance $10 Per Month Mac Sig $2 drop in Mexican Train Old Time Fiddlers By Donation Party Bridge Buy In Pickleball $60 Quarter/$25 Month/$5 Drop In Pingpong Pinochle Buy In Quilting Reiki Treatments SAIL* $20 Per Month/$3 Per Class Stamp Club SVC History class Register through Skagit Valley Tai Chi $50 Month (1st 2 months upfront) Wire Wrap (Materials) Yoga $25 Per Month/$5 Per Class *No cost for members with Kaiser insurance or Silver & Fit 3

4 Travel All Trips Are Available Now. Come In & Sign Up Today! APRIL Cabaret Sunday, April 8 11:30 AM 6:30 PM Member: $95 Non-Member: $120 Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including Cabaret, Willkommen, and Maybe this Time. We will stop for a no host lunch prior to the show. PACCAR Tour & Lunch at the Olive Garden Saturday, April 14 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Member: $20 Non-Member: $30 Take a tour of the PACCAR Technical Center and see how they manufacture and test their trucks including Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. After touring the facility we will head to Olive Garden for a no host lunch. Alderwood Mall Tuesday, April 17 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Member: $35 Non-Member: $45 Spring is in the air! Let s enjoy a day of shopping. Great stores: Walking Company, Chico s, Clarks, REI, Nordstroms, and Macey s. For those interested in World Market, Storable s or Target, we will drop you off after lunch and pick you up in the afternoon before heading home. Enjoy lunch on your own: Cafe Rio, Romano s Macaroni Grill, Anthony s Fish Bar or Anthony s Grill, Cinnabon, PF Chang s. So much to enjoy. Teatro ZinZanni Sunday, April 22 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Member: $155 Non-Member: $180 4 Join us for a three hour night unlike any other including entertainers, comedy acts, artists, and a multicourse meal. Everett Village Theater: String Saturday, April 28 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Member: $78 A brand-new story with a mythological twist, this World Premiere musical is a fun and fresh fable about fate, love, and the wonders of chocolate. MAY Granville Island Monday, May 7 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $47 Non-Member: $60 Take a trip with us to Granville Island BC for great shopping, beautiful sights, amazing restaurants, and a good exchange rate. Three Nurseries & Lunch at the Trumpeter Friday, May 11 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Member: $30 Non-Member: $40 It s time for our annual Flower and Gardening event! Our first stop will be at the Orchard s Nursery in Stanwood, WA. This nursery was a favorite last year! Our no host lunch stop will be at the Trumpeter Restaurant in Mt. Vernon where we will have a reservation for our group. After lunch we will stop at Skagit Valley Gardens, then onto Christenson s Nursery on our way back to complete our spring-time fling! Wings over Washington Wednesday, May 16 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $58 Non-Member: $70 Take a ride in the state-of-the-art flying theater that will transport you on an aerial adventure above one of America s most scenic and beautiful states, Washington. After that enjoy a no host lunch from many of the wonderful options on the Pier including Ivar s, Elliot s Oyster House, Red Robin, The Crab Pot, Frankfurter, and many more! Price includes transportation and ticket. Silver Reef Casino Monday, May 21 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Member: $27 Non-Member: $37 We haven t been up North for a while so let s go try our luck! Silver Reef is always a fun, friendly place to visit and we receive $5 buy in and discount on lunch. Rhododendrons, Wine, & Lunch Thursday, May 24 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Member: $40 Non-Member: $55 This is a Whidbey Island Adventure! We will begin in Langley at Comforts of Whidbey Winery. There we will savor an exclusive wine tasting. Afterwards we will head over to Gordon s on Blueberry Hill Restaurant in Freeland. After lunch, we will drive to Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank where a 1 and 1/2 hour guided Horticultural tour awaits. After the tour we will have time to explore the various paths, with many benches, were we can sit and take in the beauty of the various

5 Travel All Trips Are Available Now. Come In & Sign Up Today! plants. Includes transportation, wine tasting, entrance into the gardens and the Horticultural tour. No host lunch. JUNE Olate Dogs Saturday, June 9 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $45 Non-Member: $60 Watch the fuzzy faced winners of America s Got Talent and their handler Richard Olate deliver high energy, fast paced tricks, aerobatics, and humor. We will stop for a no host lunch before the show. American Car Museum Wednesday, June 13 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $64 Non-Member: $78 Whether you re a collector, an automotive enthusiast, or just a fan of cars, this museum will sure to spark your interest. You will be amazed by the number of cars they showcase. We also will have lunch in their Classic Café which features hot sandwiches, burgers, and floats. Price includes transportation and museum entrance. No host lunch. Angel of the Winds Casino Tuesday, June 19 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Member: $27 Non-Member: $37 Come see Angel of the Winds new non-smoking section in addition to many new slots! You will also receive a $5 slot ticket and a discount on the lunch buffet. Andre Bocelli Sunday, June 24 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM Member: $168 Non-Member: $190 This June, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will be returning to the US for a special concert series and will be at the Key Arena in Seattle. We will arrive in Seattle in time to enjoy a no host dinner before the show. Seattle Underground Tour & Lunch at 13 Coins Thursday, June 28 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $58 Non-Member: $70 Take a humorous stroll through storefronts and sidewalks entombed under Seattle when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889! This 75 minute tour begins in Doc Maynard s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square before plunging underground for an exclusive view of the buried city. After our tour, we will enjoy a no host lunch at the new famous 13 Coins Restaurant in Pioneer Square. NOTE: The underground part of this tour has uneven walking surfaces, stairs, and minimal lighting. For your safety, please wear covered toe shoes. As a result of a private dining area and handpicked menu, there will be a 21% tip added to your lunch bill. JULY Seattle Choice Thursday, July 12 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Member: $40 Non-Member: $55 Our semi-annual Seattle trip is a fun one in summer! We will drop off at Westlake Center and Pike Place Market for all shoppers with one pick-up point at Pike Place Market. Bring your grandchildren for a fun day! Whatever you do, enjoy the sights and sounds of this exciting city! Tulalip Casino or Outlet Malls Tuesday, July 17 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Member: $27 Non-Member: $37 It almost feels like a Las Vegas casino, great buffet, plus other attractions close by. If you don t feel like gambling you can shop the day away at the Seattle Premium Outlet Malls. unwined on the Bay Thursday, July 26 4:45 PM - 9:30 PM Member: $68 Non-Member: $80 Come take a wine cruise that will feature different wines complimented by appetizers. Price includes transportation, cruise, wine tasting, and appetizers. AUGUST Phantom of the Opera Thursday, August 9 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Member: $100 Non-Member: $130 The Phantom of the Opera will return to Seattle as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is bigger and better than ever before. We will stop for a no host lunch before the show. 5

6 Travel All Trips Are Available Now. Come In & Sign Up Today! MYSTERY LUNCHES $20 Members $35 Non-members 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Price includes transportation only Tuesday, April 24 Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, June 7 EXTENDED TRAVEL Cape Cod & The Islands July 8-14, 2018 Sign up available now Double: $2,450 Single: $3,175 Includes air and ground transportation from Oak Harbor, lodging, and 9 meals. This incredible tour features a 7day/6 night itinerary flying round trip from Seattle to Boston, unpacking once and staying 6 nights in beautiful Cape Cod. Spain s Classics October 11-21, 2018 Sign up available now Double: $4,049 Single: $4,649 Includes air and ground transportation from Oak Harbor, lodging, and 14 meals. Immerse yourself in a colorful pageant of art, history and culture on an 11-day experience in Madrid, Seville, Valencia and Barcelona. 6 TRAVEL POLICIES PAYMENT, CANCELLATIONS, AND REFUNDS All fees must be paid in full upon registering for a trip. Full refunds will be issued for any trip cancelled by the Senior Center. When participant cancellation is necessary, a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee, will be made if the cancellation is requested no later than one week prior to the trip. Cancellation requests must be made to the Senior Center Program Coordinator, by phone or in person, during normal Center hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:30). Participants that fail to arrive for the scheduled bus departure time are not eligible for refunds. The following exceptions apply: In all cases, a full refund will be made, if a participant s space is filled from the waiting list. If there is no waiting list, a participant may find his/her own replacement. Trips that include prepaid items (such as tickets or meals) are not eligible for refunds, regardless of cancellation date, unless the space can be filled. Cancellations that cause a trip to have fewer than 15 participants are not eligible for refunds, regardless of cancellation date. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in Senior Center trips. Those in wheel chairs should register as early as possible to ensure space on the bus. Those with special needs must bring their own assistant or traveling companion, if needed. Family and out of town guests of Senior Center members may register at the member rate when traveling together. Children and teenagers accompanied by a parent or grandparent may attend with the permission of the Program Coordinator. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Participants must complete and sign the Trip Liability Release with accurate emergency contacts prior to each trip. Any additional forms required by the trip destination or attraction must also be completed prior to the trip. Check-in with the trip escort minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will depart no later than 10 minutes after scheduled departure time. During the trip your escort will announce the return time of departure. OHSC is not responsible for making arrangements for your transportation home if you fail to return to the bus on time. Participants must follow the Senior Center s policies while on the trip. Anyone who refuses to follow policies, or disrupts the trip, may be asked to leave the trip and may be barred from future trips.

7 Happenings ISLAND JAZZ COLLECTIVE BAKE SALE SPRING MUSIC SERIES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The last Friday of April, May, & June we will be having a Night of Music and Dance from 6:30-9:30 PM. Tickets are $15 per person which you can pre-purchase at the Center or online. Everyone 21+ is welcome! Watch for the upcoming bands. 7

8 Planning a Party? The Center has space for you. The Senior Center is available for private rentals. Featuring a multipurpose room with stage and wood floors, kitchen and dining area, and conference/classroom there is a space to fit your needs. The OHSC is a great option for birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, retirement parties and any other gathering! Call the Center for details OAK HARBOR Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Oak Harbor Senior Center membership is available for anyone 50+ years of age and is $40 a year. Membership includes discounted prices on travel, classes, facility rentals, and provides financial help to the Center. For more information, or to sign up for membership, come by the center: 51 SE Jerome Street in Oak Harbor STAFF Liz Lange Senior Services Administrator Carly Waymire Program Coordinator Barry Wenaas Program Assistant HOLIDAY CLOSURES Memorial Day: Monday, May 28 Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA SAVE THE DATES PRESORT STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #29 OAK Harbor, WA Spring Music Series 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Friday, April 27, May 25, & June 29 High Tea 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Saturday, May 12 Community Garage Sale 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday, June 2 8

HOST CITY INFORMATION

HOST CITY INFORMATION LODGING Silver Cloud Hotel, Broadway 1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 Contact Person: Shawn Bounds (206) 204-1183 shawnb@silvercloud.com 8 min, 3.95 miles from course Crowne Plaza