Burlington Senior Center April 2020

August

2024

PO BOX 35

1011 Greenleaf Ave.

Burlington, WA 98233

360-755-0102

Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Center Coordinator

Jackie Cress

jcress@co.skagit.wa.us

Nutrition Supervisor

Cheryl Kaufman

BSC Kitchen:

360-755-0942

Meals on Wheels

360-416-1500

The Senior Center and

Nutrition Program are

programs of Skagit

County Public Health,

in partnership with the

City of Burlington.

View the newsletter

online at :



Senior Centers

Our center does not

discriminate against

participants, clients,

volunteers, or

employees on the

basis of race, color,

creed, religion,

orientation, gender,

gender identity, age

or disabilities.

Skagit Senior Day in the Park!!!

Senior Vendor Fair, Lunch, Live Music, Dancing, and MUCH More!

Thursday, August 15th from 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

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Life Empowerment Series with Terry Helmka: Tuesday, Aug. 20 10:00 A.M.

No Cost/ Sign up at the front desk! Declutter/ Organize for the Fall and Winter! Class is

designed to help you transform your spaces into functional, stress-free environments.

Whether you are downsizing, preparing for a move, or seeking to regain control over

your home, this class offers practical strategies for tackling clutter and implementing

effective organizational systems. Led by Terry with certifications in organizing and

decluttering, the workshop covers topics, including sorting and purging items, creating

storage solutions, and maintaining an organized space long-term. You will learn how to

make decisions about what to keep, donate, or discard, to achieve a balance between

functionality and comfort. Class emphasizes emotional aspects of decluttering, providing encouragement through the process. Whether you are a senior looking to age in

place, a busy professional, or anyone seeking a more organized life, this workshop is

your first step towards a clutter-free and organized home, perfectly timed to prepare

your home for the cozy months ahead. A checklist will be provided. Contact

t.helmka@. with questions.

Chair Dance/ Chair Qigong (Yoga) and TaichiTuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Master Instructor, Guo Cheng will be leading classes $3.00 per class

Qigong distinguishes itself from other physical exercise by requiring breath and

mind to work together. Low impact exercise like Qigong and Taichi can lower anxiety,

stress and depression while improving memory, focus and sleep. 45 minute classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.¡ªChair Qigong/ yoga/ Chair Dance

Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Health Qigong Badinaging and beginning Taichi¨C 8 form

Tues. class may move to Mondays at 9:00¡ªwatch for details

Acupuncture-Most Tuesdays

This is acupuncture in a community setting. Each session treats one main

area and last 30 min. So many benefits including but not limited to chronic pain,

sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, headaches, and so much more! . Book your

appointment now. Cost: $20.00 Call Hadea at 360-661-3109 or email

Happilyhadea@

THANK YOU

for

our

coffee donations!

Mission Statement

Our center reaches out to the

community by providing: health and

nutrition, entertainment and intellectual

stimulation through classes, speakers,

interactive programs and camaraderie in

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LIVE MUSIC

Odette Freels¨C Singing

11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1

WARD MCCARY¨C Piano Music

Tuesday, August 6

10:30-11:30 a.m.

DAVID LEE HOWARD¨C 12 String

Monday, August 12

10:30-11:30 a.m.

STEVE ELLIS¨C The man of 1000 songs

Wednesday, August 21

ORDINARY ANGELS- Movie Day August 23rd at 12:30pm

Happy

August Birthday

Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary

Swank), a struggling hairdresser in a small-town who discovers a renewed sense of

purpose when she meets Ed, a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two

daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant., what unfolds is

the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

Judy Jaderlund 8

John Watson 9

Shirley Benson 16

Tony Lathrop 18

Sue Curtis 28

Julie Stanley 30

Visiting Angels Info Table on September 26th from 10am-12pm Visiting Angels will

be presenting information on their services .Visiting Angels is a home care agency,

that provides care in Skagit, and Island County. Visiting Angels offers a wide array of

services, from domestic household to personal care assistance. Please feel free to

stop by and say hi! We would love to talk with you about our care options and support.

Thurs. Aug. 22nd 12:30 p.m.

Estate Planning Class

Safe Harbor

Legal Solutions

Estate and Retirement

Planning for Success

Free to attend.

HAIRCUTS AT BSC

Licensed Cosmetologist,

Shellie Reed provides

simple haircuts by

donation on Tuesdays

from 1:00¨C 3:00 p.m.

Call for an appointment:

360-755-0102

Friday, August 9th at

10:00 Skagit County

Public Health

will be here

helping you with blood

pressure checks and a

new health topics each

month!

Virtual Exercise

Strength & Balance

Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

Zumba Gold/ Cardio

Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Foot Care

Please call

360-755-0102

to make your

30 min.

appointment!

Time slots fill

up fast.

Cost is $35.00

8:30 am 2:30 pm

Most

Tuesdays

BINGO¨C Every Tuesday at 1:00 50 cents a card for the first 6 games The last 2

games cost $1.00 Winner from each game choses next game There are 3 free raffle prizes that everyone is welcome to enter. Cards and Daubers provided.

Bingo is a great activity to do when it is too warm outside...we have air conditioning!

SHIBA-The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program is a statewide

network of trained volunteers who educate and advocate for people of all ages who

have Medicare. Counselors help you understand your rights and Medicare insurance

choices. As part of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner,

volunteers and services are unbiased. SHIBA assistance will be here on the 2nd

Monday of each month. Call 360-755-0102 or stop by the desk to sign up to attend.

ART CAMP FOR ADULTS WITH DEE DOYLE

During the months of July and August, 12:30 pm to 3 pm on Thursdays.

Acrylics artists will enjoy playing, and ¡°mixing it up¡± by exploring mixed media elements, such as monoprinting with gelli plates, making collage papers and using them in

paintings. As well, the use of gels, pastels, pen and ink, stamping and stenciling, and

texturizing with whatever will be explored! Each week, Dee will provide some coaching

and instruction on how to use certain elements, but the rest is up to you. Each week,

students will bring their regular complements of paints to class, Dee will provide some

of the gels, mediums, pastels, pens, etc. Casses are drop-in, and the cost per class is

$20 a class. contact Dee Doyle deedoyle11@, or 360-630-0208.

Ukulele Fun & Song Circle¨C Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Have fun strumming and singing at the Ukulele Fun & Song Circle.

Beginners welcome. Play along or just come to sing with us.

Songs are projected on a screen. You're guaranteed to have a ukedelic time.

Free to attend/ Donations welcome. This may be a great activity to do with an older

grandchild during the summer months!

LUNCH AND LEARN

Offered on the Fourth

Monday of each

month 1:00 pm RSVP

360-707-8403

Lunch Sponsored By:

Home Place, Where

The Heart Is &

Skagit Adult Day

Program

Free to Attend

CAREGIVER

SUPPORT

This class is

offered through

Skagit Adult Day

Care Program

and takes place

on the second

and fourth

Wednesday of

each month at

1:30 p.m.

All welcomeFree to attend

SKAGIT

WIDOW

SUPPORT

Luncheon

potluck

social

on the 2nd Friday of the

month

at

12:00 PM

contact John at

jarblack@



TAI CHI

Wednesday at 10:00

$4.00

Beginners welcome

Great for strength &

balance! Questions?

Mariana Foliart 360-422-8549

Chat & Craft

10:00 a.m.

Fridays

Bring your art & join us!

Call ahead first to make

sure the group is meeting.

August 2024

MONDAY

THANK YOU

to all of our

Outdoor

Package and

Luggage package raffle ticket

buyers !

5

9:00 Weight Loss

Class

10:00 Board

meeting

10:00 Exercise

12:30 Art Group

12

9:00 Weight Loss

Class

10:00 Exercise

10:30 David Lee

Howard

12:30 Art Group

1:00 Tarts Meeting

1:00 SHIBA

19

9:00 Weight Loss

Class

10:00 Exercise

12:30 Art Group

1:00 Minis

26

9:00 Weight Loss

Class

10:00 Exercise

12:30 Art Group

1:00 Lunch and

Learn

4

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Our Beloved Eagle has a name!

Regal the Eagle is the formal name!

Thanks to everyone who submitted a

name suggestion.

Patty K. submitted the winning entry.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

8:30 Footcare

9:00 Qigong/ Tai Chi

¨C See page 1

10:30 Music with

Odette

11:00 Bridge

12:15 Hand & Foot

12:30 Art w/Dee

Doyle

2

9:00 GUMBA Cards

10:00 Chat & Craft

10:00 ZUMBA Gold

12:15 Bridge

6

8:30 Foot Care

9:00 Chair QiGong/

Chair Dance¨C See

page 1

9:00 Acupuncture

10:00 Quilt and Craft

10:30 Music with

Ward McCary

1:00 Bingo

7

9:00 Computer

Lessons

9:00 GUMBA Cards

10:00 Tai Chi

12:30 Pinochle

1:00 Ukulele

1:30 Caregiver

Support Class

8

9

9:00 Qigong/ Tai Chi

¨C See page 1

11:00 Bridge

12:15 Hand & Foot

12:30 Art w/Dee

Doyle

9:00 10:00 Blood

Pressure Checks

10:00 Chat & Craft

10:00 ZUMBA Gold

12:00 SWSS

Potluck & Board

mtg.

12:15 Bridge

13

8:30 Foot Care

9:00 Chair Qigong/

Chair Dance¨C See

page 1

9:00 Acupuncture

10:00Quilts of Valor

10:00 Quilt and Craft

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Haircuts

14

15

16

20

8:30 Foot Care

9:00 Acupuncture

9:00 Qigong (pg1)

10:00 Senior Life

Empowerment Class

See page 2

10:00 Quilt and Craft

10:00Quilts of Valor

1:00 BINGO

21

9:00 GUMBA Cards

9:00 Computer

Lessons

10:00Tai Chi

10:30 Music with

Steve Ellis

12:30 Pinochle

1:00 Ukulele

1:30 Caregiver

22

9:00 Qigong/ Tai Chi

¨C See page 1

11:00 Bridge

12:15 Hand &

Foot

12:30 Art w/Dee

Doyle

12:30 Safe Harbor

Legal Solutions

23

27

8:30 Foot Care

9:00 Chair Qigong/

Chair Dance¨C See

page 1

9:00 Acupuncture10:00Quilts of

Valor

10:00Quilt and Craft

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Haircuts

28

29

9:00 Senior Marketing Meeting

9:00 Qigong/ Tai Chi

¨C See page 1

11:00 Bridge

12:15 Hand &

Foot

12:30 Art w/Dee

Doyle

30

9:00 GUMBA Cards

9:00 Computer

Lessons

10:00Tai Chi

12:30 Pinochle

1:00 Ukulele

9:00 GUMBA Cards

9:00 Computer

Lessons

10:00 Tai Chi

12:30 Pinochle

1:00 Ukulele

3

Skagit

Senior

Day in the

Park

9:00 GUMBA Cards

10:00 ZUMBA Gold

10:00 Chat & Craft

12:15 Bridge

Right here in

Maiben Park

10:00 am-1:30 pm

9:00 GUMBA Cards

10:00 ZUMBA Gold

10:00 Chat & Craft

12:15 Bridge

12:30 Movie Day

see page 2

9:00 GUMBA Cards

10:00 ZUMBA Gold

10:00 Chat & Craft

12:15 Bridge

AUGUST 2024

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

A few things to remember when having lunch with us!

1

2

1. Please try to bring small bills. We are not always able to make

change for you when you pay for lunch.¨C THANK YOU

2. Please bus your dishes to the kitchen window.

3. If you drink coffee, please donate to the coffee fund.

Coffee and Tea are not part of the lunch meal and is provided with

fundraised money. THANK YOU

Chicken Fried

Steak served with

Mashed Potatoes

and Gravy

Crispy Teriyaki

Chicken

Sandwich served

with Fruit Salad

5

6

8

9

Chicken &

Tortellini Soup

served with Vegetable Salad

Tuna Casserole

Taco Salad served

served with Green with Navajo Peach

Salad

Crisp

12

13

7

Ham & Swiss Pie

served with

Sunset Pears

14

Home-style

Chicken Bowl

served with

Grapes

Turkey Cheddar

BBQ Dip servedwith Mushroom,

Tomato Salad

Sweet & Sour

Pork served

with Rice

15

Senior Day in the Park

Turkey, Cranberry

Croissant served

with Watermelon

No lunch service at:

Burlington, Mount

Vernon and

Sedro-Woolley

19

20

21

22

Coconut Curry

Pollock served

with Apple Crisp

Corned Beef &

Swiss on a Pretzel

Bun served with

Apricots

Lasagna w/ Garlic

Bread served with

Pears

Cheese Ravioli

Primavera served

with Italian Beans

26

27

28

29 ASAC Picnic in the Park

Chicken Alfredo

served with

Green Salad

Biscuit & Gravy

w/ Egg served

with Hot Fruit

Compote

Hamburger Gravy

over Mashed

Potatoes

Bratwurst on a

Bun served with

Pickled Red

Cabbage

Meatloaf served

with Mashed

Potatoes and

Gravy

16

Baked Potato w/

Beef Chili served

with Sunshine

Carrots

23

Lemon Chicken

Tagine served

with Spinach

Salad

30

Shrimp Louie

Salad served

with Birthday

Cake

Lunch is offered at a suggested donation of $5.00 per person for those 60 years old and better.

Anyone 59 years of age and below is required to pay $7.00 per person.

Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30 Monday¨C Friday

Menu substitutions or changes are sometimes necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

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