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Island Senior Resources - November 2024 eNews
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
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Greetings Neighbors!
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. Donate - Island Senior Resources
Island Senior Resources will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, and on Thursday/Friday, Nov 28/29, for Thanksgiving. If you call ISR (360-321-1600) when our offices are closed, please leave a message, and we will return calls in the order they are received. In the event of an emergency, please call 911. If you are concerned for the well-being of a friend or neighbor, you can request a wellness check by calling Island Communication (ICOM) Dispatch at 360-679-9567.
New Bayview office hours: Mon - Fri 8:30-4, closed for lunch 12-1.
Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Click to learn more.
Donate to the winter coat/blanket drive held by Whidbey Telecom and ISR. Read about it below.
November is National Caregiver Month. Please lend a hand to any caregiver you know.
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 Nov. 7 and 21, 10:30 - 11:30 at ISR Bayview 14594 SR 525, Langley AND Nov 12 and 26, 1-2 at Oak Harbor Library SE Regatta Dr. Oak Harbor
- Langley Walking Group every Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trustlands Trails off Craw Rd and SR 525, Langley
New blog posts (click to view)
- Becoming a Paid Caregiver
- Caring for the Caregiver
- The Emotions of Caregiving
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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Request Assistance for Yourself, a Friend, or Neighbor
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
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:
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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. | |
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Support Groups
We provide Support Groups for caregivers, and Parkinson’s, and a new support group "Aging on Whidbey" is coming soon (date to be announced). Attend a free, professionally facilitated Support Group.
Learn More
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Memory Cafes
Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church is offering Memory Cafes in Oak Harbor. To learn more call 360-321-1600. To see dates and times click here.
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Lunch and Learns
Come for lunch and fun presentations at Coupeville United Methodist Church every Wednesday. Lunch 11:45 - 12:30. Presentations 12:30 - 1:30. See list of programs on our home page
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YOUR GIFT FUNDS OUR DAILY WORK
A new $20,000 challenge gift has been made to the Annual Giving Campaign in order to challenge the community to match the gift with $20,000 in new gifts towards our $600,000 goal in 2024. Please make a gift or pledge by going to our donate page or by calling or texting Charles LaFond at 360-210-3011. Click here to donate now.
Questions? To meet one-on-one with Charles LaFond, book a meeting time on his calendar, call Charles at 360-210-3011 or charles@islandseniorservices.org. You can also contact Don Hall, Development Associate at 206-305-0003 or don@islandseniorservices.org.
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ARTICLES, VIDEOS, & 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).
Watch Video
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Activity Books
Stimulate thinking, creativity, and mental engagement through puzzles, word games, mazes, and more. New books every month. To download click here.
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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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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: 360-321-1600
Need to drop off items at Senior Thrift?
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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 or email 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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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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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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