Greetings Neighbors!

From all of us at ISR, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.

Announcements 

Island Senior Resources is excited to announce that Island Thrift has awarded us a matching grant for “ISR Nourishes - Building Stronger Communities One Meal at a Time.” For every dollar donated by the community, Island Thrift will match it 1:1, up to $20,000. Donate now to double your impact! Combined, these funds will pay for almost 4,000 meals for homebound seniors. Be sure to show your support by shopping at Island Thrift next time you’re in Oak Harbor. To donate, go to Donate - Island Senior Resources Questions? To meet one-on-one with Charles LaFond, Senior Development Director, book a meeting time on his calendar, call Charles at 360-210-3011, or email charles@islandseniorservices.org. You can also contact Don Hall, Development Associate at 206-305-0003 or don@islandseniorservices.org. 

Island Senior Resources has received a grant from Haggen in support of Meals on Wheels. Thank you to all the customers who shopped at Haggen and supported the Heros Against Hunger donation drive.

Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Call our SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) for free, unbiased assistance if you need help understanding your options. Click to learn more.

Now you can call Senior Thirft directly

360-331-5701 (General Information) or 360-331-5726 (for donations/ pickups)

Click to learn more.

Join S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) classes for cardio, balance, and strength building to help prevent falls. Click to learn more.

Meals on Wheels volunteers needed

We have added new routes for Meals on Wheels to meet expanding needs in the community and need more volunteer drivers! We also need volunteers to help package meals on Mon., Wed., or Fri. 8 a.m. - noon at Bayview. Call 360-321-1600 to volunteer.

Holiday Schedule

Island Senior Resources offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec 25, and Wednesday, January 1.

Senior Thrift will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, and will close early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 20 for staff holiday party.

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Events this month - See details in the Events section on our website home page.

• Games Afternoon every Wednesday 1-3 at ISR Bayview, 14595 SR 525 Langley
• Let’s Move Together exercise class Dec. 5 and 19 10:30 - 11:30 at ISR Bayview 14594 SR 525, Langley
• Langley Walking Group every Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trustlands Trails off Craw Rd and SR 525, Langley
• Don't miss the big sale at Senior Thrift Dec. 20 and 21, 25% off storewide.

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You CAN make a difference. 

Volunteer for ISR. Let us know your interest: 360-321-1600, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and our YouTube channel.

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Robin Bush

ISR Communications

email: robin@islandseniorservices.org

phone 360-321-1600

From ISR's Executive Director, Michele Cato

We at Island Senior Resources (ISR) extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our mission to enrich the lives of older adults on Whidbey and Camano islands this past year. Your generosity—as volunteers, donors, unpaid caregivers, and advocates—ensures we can deliver essential services and companionship to those in need. 

Every act of kindness, from offering daily assistance to medical transportation, meal preparation, caregiver resources, and social activities, makes an incredible difference. The dedication of our volunteers fuels programs that provide safety, comfort, and connection for seniors, and contributions from the community enable us to sustain and expand these vital services. 

Together, we are fostering a caring community where we can all age with dignity, independence, and support. Thank you for joining us in this mission and being champions of compassion. Your commitment is truly inspiring, and we look forward to many more years of working together. 

The Mystery of Giving

By Robin Bush, ISR Communications

We live in a world that emphasizes self-interest and personal gain as the route to happiness, ignoring the one thing that contributes more to our quality of life than any other: giving without expectation of reciprocation. 

For centuries, great thinkers and scientists have speculated about the reasons humans give. Today, scientific research reveals giving as the pathway to lasting happiness.  ...

Read more here

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Island Senior Resources offers programs and services for seniors and caregivers. All programs and services information can be found here.

We are here to speak with you and help you find answers to your questions. You can request assistance for yourself, a friend, or a neighbor. Ways to request help:

• Call 360-321-1600, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Email us at reception@islandseniorservices.org
• Ask for assistance using our online request feature

EVENTS

You can view all events on our website home page and on our online calendar.

COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENTS

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• Camano Center programs and services
• The Center in Oak Harbor program schedule

Senior Thrift

5518 Woodard Avenue

Freeland, WA 98249

Phone 360-321-1600