These weekly emails highlight upcoming programs & events, news & updates, as well as links to our virtual programs. For a complete listing of all of our on-going, in-person classes and activities, please take a look at the monthly bulletin. Paper copies of the monthly bulletin are available at the Center.
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This event series is sponsored by Guided Solutions formerly VibrantUSA | |
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Every Vote Counts!
Are you registered to vote?
Is your address up to date?
The League of Women Voters will be setup in the lobby to assist you:
- Register to vote
- Update your address
- Answer questions about elections/voting
Wednesday, September 27th 11am-1pm
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Vaccine Clinic
Hoagland Pharmacy will be at BSAC offering vaccines. Available Vaccines include: Flu, RSV and the updated Covid-19 booster.
Vaccines will be offered on a drop in basis. Bring your insurance cards!
Thursday, September 28th 11am-1pm
Monday, October 30th 11am-1pm
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Photogroup
Meet at BSAC to share photographs on The Subject, Camera Angle, and Telling a Story. Other topics will include: highlights from our Photo Safaris (bring your pictures to share); Chromoskedasic Painting; PhotoMicrographs; Camera Obscura; “Harvest Moon”; Color Perspective; use of Nicotinic Acid by Eastman Kodak; a use of aerial photography; and answers to questions posed on Photo Safaris.
Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00am
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Low Vision Support Group
This group provides a support group for those of us who experience issues with vision impairment. There is not a criteria for participation, and we welcome anyone who considers themselves to be sight impaired or have “low vision”. While many of the participants suffer from significant sight loss, and this support group offers recognition and support of the difficulties low vision may present in everyday life.
Meetings will typically include sharing of personal experiences and informative tips and discussion. Subjects of interest may be introduced by participants and guest speakers may be invited. This group offers a comfortable, accepting, friendly environment in which all are acknowledged.
4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30pm
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Taste Buddies: A Recipe Club for All
Friday, September 29, 10:30 am: Focus on Meatless Meals; beans, pulses, tofus, and complementary grains or dairy.
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Weekly Social Hour
Are you looking for an opportunity to get out and meet others for friendly conversation? Join other BSAC members at these gatherings to meet new friends, spark up conversations and enjoy some food and beverages. Hosted by member, Tom Horton.
Wednesdays at 4:00pm at the following locations:
Sept. 27 : Larabee Lager Co., SE Cordata/Westerly Roundabout
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Our Coffee Bar is in need of additional cups. Donations of small to medium sized coffee mugs are welcomed! Thank you | |
Try BSAC classes on your own schedule with YouTube | |
BSAC's FREE Virtual Programs | |
1:00pm Strength Training for Balance with Elaine Cress, PhD.
Balance is the gateway to fitness, for without balance our ability to perform aerobic exercise through biking or walking/running are severely limited if not totally curtailed. So too, balance is the gateway to performing everyday functional tasks.
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Meeting ID: 826 3775 7379
Passcode: connect!
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Tuesdays:
11:00am, Longevity Stick, hosted by Bonnie, Kathy, Judy & Ruth
The “Longevity Stick” regime incorporates a series of 12 movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, mental focus, breathing capacity, and vitality. This activity is a low-impact exercise done while standing, using a long, one-inch diameter dowel (or stick), that reduces the risk of injury while improving circulation and balance.
Need a stick? Have questions? Contact Bonnie at 360-303-7924.
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Meeting ID: 966 2431 8896
Password: connect!
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Wednesdays:
9:00am-11:00am Spanish Conversation Group
Hablas Espanol? Join us and practice your Spanish skills! Express yourself and learn from other fellow Spanish speakers at BSAC.
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Spanish Conversation
Meeting ID: 895 8308 2317
Passcode: connect!
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1:00pm Strength Training for Balance with Elaine Cress, PhD.
Balance is the gateway to fitness, for without balance our ability to perform aerobic exercise through biking or walking/running are severely limited if not totally curtailed. So too, balance is the gateway to performing everyday functional tasks.
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Meeting ID: 826 3775 7379
Passcode: connect!
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Thursdays:
10:30am, Writers Group
To share wit, wisdom, and our words. Anything you want to write about and read to the group in 4-7 minutes or so. Essay, poetry, humor, memoir, book review, anecdote, or whatever thoughts you have put to words. Friendly association, discussion of ideas, and fun is what we’re all about! This group also meets at this time in-person at BSAC.
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Meeting ID: 879 9511 9939
Password: connect!
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11:00am, Longevity Stick, hosted by Bonnie, Kathy, Judy & Ruth
The “Longevity Stick” regime incorporates a series of 12 movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, mental focus, breathing capacity, and vitality. This activity is a low-impact exercise done while standing, using a long, one-inch diameter dowel (or stick), that reduces the risk of injury while improving circulation and balance.
Need a stick? Contact Bonnie at 360-303-7924
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Meeting ID: 926 4901 8991
Password: connect!
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Saturdays:
9:00 - 10:00am, Zumba Gold with Mikari
Zumba Gold is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.
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Meeting ID: 996 3183 5583
Password: connect!
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Sundays:
11:00am, Longevity Stick, hosted by Bonnie, Kathy, Judy & Ruth
The “Longevity Stick” regime incorporates a series of 12 movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, mental focus, breathing capacity, and vitality. This activity is a low-impact exercise done while standing, using a long, one-inch diameter dowel (or stick), that reduces the risk of injury while improving circulation and balance.
Need a stick? Contact Bonnie at 360-303-7924
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Meeting ID: 843 0716 8702
Password: connect!
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Looking for more help with Zoom, your cell phone or laptop? BSAC Tech Help Volunteers are ready to help get you started. Simply reply to this email and we will help you one-on-one support.
For some virtual programs, it is best to have a camera and microphone so you can be seen and heard for discussion and questions. Most laptops, smartphones, and tablets have them built-in. You can also participate without a camera or mic, which will work for the exercise programs.
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Election Forums
The League of Women Voters conducts election forums for both primary and general election races. Forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters provide opportunities to hear from candidates as they respond to questions from a moderator. All candidates in contested races are invited to attend our forums, which are guided by our board-approved Election Forum Policy.
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Senior Community Meals are back in-person at BSAC five days a week, Monday through Friday, served from 11:30am to 12:30pm. A different meal will be served each day and there will also be a vegetarian option. Meals are also available to-go if you prefer. | | |
Bellingham Senior Activity Center is a program of Whatcom Council on Aging whatcomcoa.org
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