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Greetings Neighbors!
ISR offers opportunities for you to learn, receive help, and connect with others.
St. Patrick's Pancake Breakfast/Fundraiser to support Meals on Wheels. Saturday, March 15, 9-11 a.m. at ISR Bayview 14594 SR525 Langley. Click here for details.
Free Tax Assistance is available from AARP. See dates, times, and locations in the "Assistance" section below.
55+ Resource Fair. Saturday, March 8, 9:30 - 2:30 at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Camano.
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 volunteer drivers needed in Oak Harbor and Coupeville. Neighbors helping neighbors make a difference. Become a volunteer driver! Call 360-321-1600 to volunteer.
Free, Unbiased Medicare Advising Classes. See dates, locations, and times in the "Assistance" section below.
March Menu Click here.
Fun events to participate in this month - games, Lunch n' Learns, walking groups, exercise classes, and more. For details, click on the images in the "Connect, Learn, and Have Fun" section below.
Thank you for being one of our eNews readers, and please join your neighbors in supporting Island Senior Resources.
Robin Bush
ISR Communications
email: robin@islandseniorservices.org
phone 360-321-1600
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Neighbors helping neighbors can make a difference.
Please donate today.
Ways to give:
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Online: make a one-time or monthly gift. Click here to get started.
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By check: Island Senior Resources, P.O. Box 939, Freeland, WA 98249.
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By mobile phone: send a text to the number 53555 with the word isrcares in our “text-to-give” system.
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Pledge: use our secure online service to do your pledge. Learn More.
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IRA, Stock Giving, Planned Gift in your will or trust, Donor Advised Funds, and more: Explore the many ways to give (click here)
- Or contact Charles LaFond, Senior Director, 24/7 at 360-210-3011 anytime, or email charles@islandseniorservices.org.
To learn more about the impact of gifts on our islands, watch our short online film, The Secret Sauce click to start.
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CONNECT, LEARN, and HAVE FUN
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Lifespan vs. Healthspan
By Robin Bush
ISR Communications
Caroline was the primary caregiver for her mother for 22 years as her mother aged well into her 90’s. At age 72, her mother had developed multiple health issues (chronic disease and impaired movement) that made life very challenging. For nearly twenty years, the two of them worked hard to stay positive, but navigating each day became harder and harder. Now Caroline, nearing 70, is asking herself and her medical advisors what she can do now to extend her healthspan if she too lives into her 90s. Many of us are asking ourselves the same question.
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Health Care is Different in One’s Third Act
By Charles LaFond
ISR Senior Development Director
The last few months have been hard on my body and on my mind. Aging requires courage, patience, savings, and budgeting. My body has been racked with fevers, pain, surgeries, and two amputations just last month. I have diabetes, so removing my socks to look at my feet is the most courageous thing I do each day. My budget has been similarly racked with co-pays. Are we allowed to talk openly about aging health, or is this to be whispered about behind the woodshed?
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We are here to help! Request assistance for yourself, a friend, or a neighbor
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
Island Senior Resources offers programs and services for older adults and caregivers. Details can be found here.
We are here to listen and help you find answers to your questions. To request help:
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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.
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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.
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.
Learn more
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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.
Proceeds from sales at Senior Thrift support ISR programs. Learn more
5518 Woodard Avenue
Freeland, WA 98249
(off SR 525 just north of Main Street in Freeland)
View Map,
phone: 360-331-5701 Senior Thrift (General)
360-331-5726 Senior Thrift (Donations/ Pickups)
Need to drop off items at Senior Thrift?
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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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ISR Blog
New articles each month with information and inspiration about life and 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).
Watch Video
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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 older adults and caregivers in Island County.
For more information, contact Janis Machala, ISR Board President, at 360-321-1600 or email Janis.Machala@islandseniorservices.org
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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 360-331-5701 (main) or 360-331-5726 (donations & pick-ups)
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