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Island Senior Resources - March 2024 eNews
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
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Greetings Neighbors!
Announcements
- Neighborhood focused Community Forum conversations, hosted by ISR, will be held in March and April to discuss the most pressing needs and gaps in service delivery for older residents. Read details here.
- Join in the fun at our St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 16 9-11 a.m. at ISR Bayview 14594 SR 525 Langley
- New engagement opportunities are here. Learn how you can be part of it. Read more about ISR Connects – C3
New blog posts (click to view)
- I wonder… - on the importance of curiosity
- Cultivating Awe - on how awe can change your life
- Can Doodling Help – on the fun of doodling to activate your brain
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Request Assistance for Yourself, a Friend, or Neighbor
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
Island Senior Resources offers an array of programs and services. All programs and services information can be found here.
Getting started? Need assistance finding exactly what you need? Click on the item below to navigate to the section of our website best for what you need.
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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:
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Island Senior Resources is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) that has been serving Island County since 1972. Island Senior Resources is the trade name for Senior Services of Island County. | |
Some of our upcoming events that we want to bring to your attention are shown below. You can always view all events on our online calendar. | |
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55+ Resource Fair
Saturday, March 9, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Come and get information about services, programs, and activities tailored to the 55 and over age group. This event takes place at the Camano Center.
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Pride Cafe
Friday, March 15, 4 pm to 6:30 pm
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ older adults to come together to eat cake, drink tea, and talk about Pride topics. Event takes place at the Freeland Library.
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Pancake Breakfast!
Benefitting Meals on Wheels
Saturday, March 16, 9 am to 11 am
Come for pancakes, sausage, fruit, eggs, and door prizes at ISR Bayview 14594 SR 525 Langley
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Support Groups
We provide Support Groups for caregivers, grief, and Parkinson’s. Attend a free, professionally facilitated Support Group.
Learn More
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Coupeville Lunch and Learns
Joins others at the Coupeville Senior Lunch & Learns. Enjoy a meal, conversation, and learn something new each week.
View Schedule
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Tax Help from AARP
AARP Foundation provides free tax assistance.
Learn More
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YOUR GIFT FUNDS OUR DAILY WORK
We ask for your help every year because we are at work every year. We are the umbrella that keeps clients well. Please help us with a gift today.
Ways to give:
- Online: make a one-time or monthly gift. Click here to get started.
- By check: mail a check to Island Senior Resources, P.O. Box 939, Freeland, WA 98249.
- By phone: send a text to the number 53555 with the word ISRCARES (must be all CAPS) and you can easily make a gift in minutes right from your phone in our “text-to-give” system.
- Pledge: use our secure online service to do your pledge. Learn More.
- IRA, Stock Giving, Planned Giving, Donor Advised Funds and more: explore other ways to give by contacting Charles LaFond at 360-210-3011 anytime and he will help you make a gift. If you prefer you can email Charles at charles@islandseniorservices.org.
To learn more about the impact of gifts to ISR, read our Impact Report or watch our short online film The Secret Sauce (click to start).
Questions? To meet one-on-one with Charles LaFond, book a meeting time on his calendar, call Charles at 360-210-3011, or email him at charles@islandseniorservices.org.
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The Activity Hub
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our online guide to resources offering activities for older adults. There is so much to do in Island County from gardening to theater, classes to hikes, lectures to recreation, and more! Check back regularly as we continue to add to this list.
Learn More
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See. Hear. Now. Join our Board
Island Senior Resources has openings on our board of directors. This could be your opportunity to lend your ideas and voice to how we can help seniors in Island County. For more information about our board, contact Jan Bahner, ISR Board President at 360-321-1600 jan.bahner@islandseniorservices.org
For more information about Island Senior Resources, contact Michele Cato, Executive Director, at 360-321-1600 michele@islandseniorservices.org
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Island County Community Health Survey
It’s very important to ISR and our community that you take this survey so the needs of seniors in our community are heard and served.
Learn More. Take the Survey
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Attention South Whidbey Residents
In-Home Suites are a community solution to the affordable rental crisis. Underutilized spaces in existing houses are an untapped resource.
Learn More
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ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
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ISR Blog
New articles each month to help you with the joys and challenges of aging.
Visit the blog
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Healthy Aging
Join Charles LaFond at his potter’s wheel, his kitchen, and his outdoor wok as he honors the benefits and challenges of aging on Whidbey and Camano Islands. (Film produced and donated by Chris Douthitt).
Click to View
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Volunteer
Volunteering is highly satisfying, good for your health, connects you to others, and makes a huge difference in someone’s life. We have many volunteer opportunities available.
Learn More
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Private In-Home Providers Directory
Not sure who to hire for odd jobs around the house? Or maybe you are in search of a caregiver who is the right fit for your family member and will provide you with some much-needed respite time. Our Private In-home Provider (PIP) directory might have just the person you need.
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Medical Equipment Lending Library
Island Senior Resources has free medical equipment lending libraries for medical equipment, assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.), and hygiene products/personal care items including disposable underwear, pads, wipes, bed pads, no water shampoo, body wash, and more.
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Nutrition Programs
Eating well is key to a robust immune system and maintaining health and well-being. Savor nutritious meals at home from Meals on Wheels. Delight in conversation and lunch at a Community Meal.
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Senior Thrift
Senior Thrift offers new and lightly used clothing, furniture, household goods, outdoor items, tools, crafts, books, jewelry, and children’s items. Visit our housewares department and year round Christmas room.
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5518 Woodard Avenue
Freeland, WA 98249
(off SR 525 just north of Main Street in Freeland)
View Map, phone: 360-321-1600
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Island Senior Resources
P.O. Box 939
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
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Senior Thrift
5518 Woodard Avenue
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
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