The 10th Annual North Whidbey Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Elks Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 am to 5

pm. This annual community dinner started when friends Keith Bartlett and Jack Stiltz wanted to provide an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner for people. Three years before the fi rst dinner, Keith and Jack discussed the challenges, if they could get enough help and if people were interested. The response from that fi rst year was re-markable. Even though Keith is no longer with us, Jack

and a host of key volunteers continue to provide what

has become a yearly tra-dition for

families and individuals in our community.The dinner serves more than 3,000 people every year.

Local businesses and individuals are generous in donat-ing food, fl owers, and money to cover the costs of the meals. A team of about 20 to 30 cooks and food handlers start anywhere from 4 to 6 am preparing hams, turkeys, smokers and roasters for the day. Other volunteers serve, carve, cut, prepare, set-up and clean. Many hands make light work.

No means of transportation? Volunteers are available to bring people to and from the dinner. Besides the meal at the Elks Lodge, a team of about a hundred volunteers deliver meals for those unable to attend due to sickness or disabilities. Meals are delivered to people working that day. No one should go without a Thanksgiving meal.

Besides turkey and ham, there are a variety of appetiz-ers, traditional sides, beverages, and a dessert buffet not to be passed up. (Remember, there are no calories on holidays!). Everyone gets to enjoy a good, home-cooked meal. It’s wonderful to see the community come togeth-er and enjoy an old fashioned Thanksgiving with family and friends. The dinner is free and donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. To volunteer, have a home deliv-ered meal or request transportation, call 675-9909.

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COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESSPlease join us on March 16 from 10 to 11 am for an informative workshop by Sande Crank-Mulkey, Regency on Whidbey. We’ll discuss helpful tips and questions to ask when selecting a facility for yourself or a loved one. Gathering information is an important part in making this important decision. Come and bring a friend!

CARIBBEAN & PANAMA CANAL CRUISENeed something to look forward to next Spring? Think Caribbean! Think 11-Day Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal Sunfarer Cruise! The date is April 9 - 20, 2012. The Ship is Holland American MS Zuiderdam. The Itinerary begins and ends in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Ports include the Bahamas, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Gatun Lake at the Panama Canal, and Costa Rica. If this is just what you need to get you through the winter doldrums, plan to attend an informational meeting at the Oak Harbor Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 1 pm in the Day Break building next to the Senior Center. For questions and/or to sign up for the meeting, please call 675-4201(leave message) or the senior center at 279-4580.

WE SERVE, BECAUSE THEY SERVED“We Serve, Because They Served” is the annual fundraising auction benefiting community service and veterans assistance programs. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites the community to attend a fun evening of unique and valuable items. A silent and live auction will be featured, offering gift items, collectibles, and more. Tickets are sold at the door, Saturday Nov. 5, beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $5 per person and include a delicious buffet of appetizers, desserts and other delights. For information, please email hannolds@comcast.net, or call 675-2338. The VFW Post is located at 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor.

VETERAN’S BENEFITSOn Nov. 10 at 2:30 pm Regency on Whidbey will host a Veteran’s Benefit Meeting; detailed information will be presented concerning eligibility requirements. On Friday, Nov. 11, from 9:30-11 am you will have the opportunity to make an appointment for a private, consultation to determine your benefit eligibility. Call Sande for more information, 1-360-279-0933

Celebrating those we loveA time to remember

Hospice of the Northwest invites you to, a gathering to honor and celebrate the lives of your loved ones who have died. This non-denominational service will be held on Saturday Nov. 5, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Salem Lutheran Church, 2529 N. LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon (corner of LaVenture and Hoag). All members of our community, your family and friends, are welcome to attend. If you wish to receive a holiday ornament with your loved one’s name inscribed, or if you need directions, please contact Wendy at 360-814-5589.

The “National Commemorative Candle Lighting Ceremony” is an event Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, to remember and honor Americans who have been or will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Home Place Special Care Centerwill join organizations around the nation holding inspirational ceremonies on the same day, uniting individuals from coast to coast as they light “Candles

of Care”. This ceremony is held each November in recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. A short ceremony will be held at 5:30 pm on Sunday, Nov. 13 with music, light refreshments and gathering to follow at HomePlace Special Care Center, 171 SW 6th Avenue, Oak Harbor. 360-279-2555.

“A book is a present, that you can open again and again.”~ Mary Englebreit

The Friends of The Library and The Oak Harbor Senior Center are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Children’s Holiday Book Drive. From now until December 14 we will accept new and gently used books for children. Books do not necessarily need to be about the holidays. The books will be distributed to Hand-In-Hand Early Learning Center Head Start at the Clover Valley Elementary School. The goal is to give every child possible a book of their own, and encourage a love for reading. Books open doors to new worlds. Books may be dropped off at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

2nd annual children’s book drive

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The only thing we truly own is our attitude. Attitudes make or break you. A few years ago, a friend, Diane Olson, would encourage people to stop “Global Whinning”. Another friend, Berta Wallin, taught me the prayer, “Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder, and your hand across my mouth.” A trait both these friends and others have that I admire is what I call the “Gratitude Attitude.” We have been blessed with so much, even with challenges, we need to remem-

ber the little things that bring joy into our lives and always be thankful. One of my favorite early American folk heroes is Johnny Appleseed. I loved his song from the Disney cartoon, “Oh, the Lord’s been good to me.

And so I thank the Lord, For giving me the things I need, The sun, the rain and the appleseed. Oh, the Lord’s been good to me.”

So in the spirit of Johnny, here’s my gratitude list this Thanksgiving season:

I am thankful for smiles.I am thankful for life.I am thankful for family and

friends.I am thankful to be an American.I am thankful to be a Nana.I am thankful for volunteers.I am thankful to live on an island

even if it’s not in the Caribbean.I am thankful we didn’t get hit with

a Tsunami.I am thankful for thank-you’s.I am thankful for people with a

sense of humor.I am thankful for chocolate.I am thankful for friends with

chocolate.I am thankful for hugs.I am thankful I haven’t been

punched in the nose.I am thankful I haven’t punched

anyone in the nose-even when I wanted to.

I am thankful I’ve kept my big mouth shut and didn’t give my opin-ion.

I am thankful for friends who take me out to lunch.

I am thankful the fl u shot didn’t hurt. Not much anyway.

I am thankful for lemonade Crystal Light. It makes water taste good.

I am thankful for the offer of mousetraps if I ever go to Paradise Lodge at Mt. Rainier again to enjoy a little night life.

I am thankful for fl ashlights.I am glad I haven’t run out of gas.

(For the car.)I am grateful for the Dollar Store.

(Why did it take me so long to fi nd it???)

I am grateful I fi gured out how to download from I Tunes. (My husband isn’t.)

I am grateful I don’t have to worry each year about fi tting into a bikini. It would mean giving up chocolate.

I am grateful I’m beginning to look like a mature woman and not my son’s older sister.

I’m grateful I look younger than my three younger sisters. (I may get punched in the nose now.)

I am grateful for tomato basil soup.I am grateful mothers are still talk-

ing to me after I passed out “Bippity, Boppity Boo Fairy Godmother Dust” at Valerie’s Princess Party. (Gold glit-ter with the instructions to only be opened outside in the garden for the magic to work.)

Yes, the Lord’s been good to me.

THE SHORTESTDISTANCE

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

BY ROXANN DUNN-TERRY

Gratitude attitude

> NOVEMBER EVENT SPOTLIGHTBACKGAMMONATTENTION BACK GAMMON PLAYERS! Jim Johnston is looking for people interested in playing on Thursdays from 1-3 pm. Bring your Back Gammon board. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580 to participate.

OLD TIME FIDDLERSCome fiddle around with the Old Time Fiddlers for some great music and fun Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Bring a plate of cookies if you like. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone’s welcome.

COUNTRY DANCE A “Country Dance” will be held Friday, Nov. 18 from7-10 pm, including a variety of workshops, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is $5 per person – $9 per couple,$1 discount for Senior Center Members. Open to the Public.

TAX-FREE INVESTINGDo you want more control over the taxes you pay? There are several strategies to help reduce your tax burden. Choosing tax-advantaged investments is one of them. Join us for our free seminar Tax-free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep. You’ll learn about tax-advantaged investments and their features; tax-free investment returns vs. taxable investment returns; three ways to purchase municipal bonds and how tax-free investing can help you

achieve your goals. Learn how you may be able to lower your taxes through tax-advantaged investments. Come and bring a guest! Seminar will be Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at 279-4580.

SENIOR NIGHT OUTSenior Night Out will be at Valle Azul, for an evening of fun, friendship and great food on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Meet at5 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, Nov. 10. (Gratuities not included.)

CONSIDER THE CONVERSATIONIn celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Hospice of the Northwest has acquired the documentary film Consider the Conversation, and will present the film at the Oak Harbor Library, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2 pm.Consider the Conversation explores the challenges American’s have with communication and preparation at the end of life. The goal of this 60 minute film is to open the door for conversation between spouses and partners, doctors and patient, clergy and parishioner and parent and child. Presented by Hospice of the Northwest, the Oak Harbor Library, & Home Place Oak Harbor. The screening will include a discussion led by hospice team members.

WHIDBEY GENERAL’S EDUCATIONSERIESWhidbey General’s Education presentation will be held at the Oak Harbor Senior Center Monday, Nov. 28, from 1-2 pm. Stroke is the number one cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are new treatment guidelines and options for people on Whidbey Island beginning in November. Come learn more about how to prevent a stroke and how to access cutting edge care if you or your loved one needs it. Presenter is Michele Renninger, RN, BSN, CACC. Call the front desk at 279-4580 to RSVP.

GROUP HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANA Group Health representative will be at the Center on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2 pm and Monday, Nov. 14 to discuss the 2012 Information as the AEP-Annual Enrollment Period with Medicare starts October 1. The AEP time to change plans for January 2012 is October 15 to December 7. The AEP is shorter this year. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

HUMAN MEDICARE ADVANTAGEA Humana Medicare health care specialist will be here on Friday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 1-3 pm, heading up community meetings. The representative will be providing information pertaining to the Humana Medicare Advantage plans available in Island County and answer any health care related questions. Information relating to the enrollment process will be available. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

theBridge {online at www.whidbeynewstimes.com}THE BRIDGE is a joint publication of Oak Harbor Senior

Services and the Whidbey News-Times and is distributed to more

than 7,000 North Whidbey homes monthly on the last Wednesday of

the month. Printing any advertisement herein does not constitute an

endorsement by the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or its Senior

Center. Opinions of columnists do not refl ect the opinion of the City

of Oak Harbor Senior Services or its Senior Center. Editorial content

is compiled by the staff of the Oak Harbor Senior Center and design/

layout/printing/distribution by the Whidbey News Times.

OAK HARBOR SENIOR SERVICES Mike McIntyreSenior Services Administrator

Roxann Dunn-TerryProgram Coordinator

Pat GardnerAdministrative Assistant

Travel Desk — 279-4587

EDITOR | Roxann Dunn-Terry

Oak Harbor Senior Center is located at

51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA 98277(Corner of Whidbey Avenue & Jerome Street)Business Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

360-279-4580Send comments/suggestions to:

rdunn-terry@oakharbor.org

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health briefs & helpful info

WEEK 1Tues 1 Rib-B-Que on BunWed 2 Shepherd's PieThurs 3 Hearty JambalayaFri 4 Oven 'Fried' ChickenWEEK 2Mon 7 Spaghetti w/Marinara SauceTues 8 Ham & Red Pepper QuicheWed 9 Mandarin Pork w/ RisottoThurs 10 Chicken Parmesan Fri 11 Veteran's Day: Meal Sites Closed WEEK 3Mon 14 Green Pepper Steak w/TomatoesTues 15 Salad Bar w/Variety of VegetablesWed 16 Macaroni & Cheese Thurs 17 Chef's ChoiceFri 18 Thanksgiving Lunch :Turkey & FixingsWEEK 4Mon 21 Fish Sandwich w/LettuceTues 22 Three Bean Chili w/CornbreadWed 23 Tuna Patty w/Rice PilafThurs 24 Holiday: Meal Sites ClosedFri 25 Holiday: Meal Sites ClosedWEEK 5Mon 28 All Beef Dog on A Bun & FixingsTues 29 Baked Potato Bar w/Meat & VeggiesWeds 30 Meatloaf w/Tomato Topping

Cam Bey Apartments50 N. Main, CoupevilleMon.-Fri. at noon360-678-4886

Oak Harbor Senior Center51 SE Jerome St., Oak HarborMon., Wed., Fri. at 11:45 a.m.360-279-4580

meal sites & hours

380 SE Midway BlvdFREELAND (360) 331-1415 5570 Harbor Ave, Suite B

www.islandfamilyhearing.com

• In Depth Comprehensive Hearing Testing

• Hearing Aid Service & Sales• FREE Hearing Aid Cleanings & Consultations

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • COMPASSION • DEDICATION

Peter Keating, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology

Senior Services of Island County

Information and Assistance for Seniors: Job Bank, Free Notary Service and more – Call 675-0311.

HEALTH INFORMATION:Alzheimer’s Support Group –Meets the first Thursday of

the month from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Meeting House, just west of HomePlace Special Care Center, 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. Call 360-279-2555.

Parkinson’s Support Group –November 4 at Cherry Hill Club

House, 547 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.

Foot Care Clinic -Appointments are available for

Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 22. To make an appointment, call the front desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers’ Cove.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service-

Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Mondays, Nov. 14 & 28 from 1-3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580

Vision Impaired Support Group-

Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm. For more information, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBAAppointments are available on

Wednesdays, from 9-11:30 am. For appointments call the Senior Center

at 279-4580. SHIBA (Statewide

Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Help Line is a FREE service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, sponsored locally by Island Hospital. The volunteers are trained to inform people of their options regarding health insurance, Medicare (supplements, advantage plans or Part D) disability, individual, long term care, COBRA, VA. For assistance with claims or billing problems, please call the local SHIBA sponsors @ 360-675-2229 ext. 1342, and you will be directed to someone to help you.

NEW DATES FOR VENTILATIONThe new ventilation system installation is re-scheduled for November 7–9. On Monday, morning activities will be as scheduled, Monday afternoon activities will be cancelled. All activities will be cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The meal program for Monday and Wednesday will not be affected. Any questions, call Roxann at 279-4583.

News Brief Sidenotes Continued from page 1

GENEALOGY SEMINARThe Genealogical Society of South Whidbey will host a seminar on November 11 and 12. Featured speaker is professional genealogist Steve Morrison. He specializes in the British Isles– Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England– research. For more information and to register, call Laura Roetcisoender, 360-331-1077 or Dulca Baxter, 360-579-3661.

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Fun Fitness A Fun Fitness program conducted by

North End Fitness for members of the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

FALL SCHEDULE:Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am (Earlier time)Chair Conditioning (Seated Aerobics) -M & W, 9:30 amAerobics – T & TH, 9 amZumba Gold – F, 11:15 am(held at North End Fitness Center)

For the $15 Unlimited Senior Class Card you may take all four of these classes.

For $25, take all these classes and have unlimited use of the North End Fitness Center and Excalibur Gym which is open 24 hours.To register, call North End Fitness at 675-1111.

Wood Carving Tuesdays, 9 am with instructor Dick Weber.

Classes are $5 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.

Line DanceTuesdays, 1 pm with instructor Jean. $10 a

month–Members. No partners needed.

Art with Anita JohnstonAn Art Class for beginners and

intermediate students held on Mondays, from 9 am ‘til noon. Explore the FUN of painting with a variety of media including

drawing with pencil & ink, and painting with

various media– oil, watercolor, and/or acrylic.

Cost per month is $35 Members / $45 Non-

members. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

Art with Dottie SandersPainters from beginners to experts are

invited to join a continuing painting class

at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, formerly

taught by Joan Brosnahan, Mondays, from

1-4 pm. Work in any and all paint media from

oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage

and combinations of media with Dottie

Sanders. Bring your paints and come join

the fun. Cost is $5 per session Members / $10

Non-Members. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

Spanish For Seniors Conversational Spanish, Wednesdays

with Al Enriquez. Intermediates at 1 pm,

Beginners at 2 pm. Maximum ten students.

Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class.

RSVP by calling 279-4580.

Tai Chi & QigongJill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at

5:30 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. To register,

call Jill at 675-1464.

learn&grow

$25 Jackpot BingoFeel Lucky? Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo game on Thursday, Nov. 10 and Banner Bank on

Thursday, Nov. 17. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available at intermission for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15–3 pm.

Backgammon GroupThursdays from 1–3 pm. Bring your own Backgammon board.

Nintendo Wii BowlingMondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday of the month) and Thursdays, 10 am. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.

Party BridgeWednesdays, 12:30 pm. Must RSVP by 4 pm Monday afternoon.

> SEE CALENDAR ON PAGE 5 FOR MORE GAMES & ACTIVITIES

games&fun

Whidbey General continually strives to

ensure medical excellence in the services that

Island residents need close to home.

Neighbors taking care of neighbors, the best kind of

healthcare there is.

We Are One Team With One Purpose, Caring For You!

PHYSICIAN REFERRAL

SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE

Whidbey General Hospital Would Like To Thank The Whidbey Island Community For Over 40 Years Of Support

Acute Medical Services for your in-hospital medical care needs

Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery Services

so your family can be close at hand

All-Digital Diagnostic Imaging Center

faster results to end the uncertainty

Accredited Cancer Care Servicesand Diabetes Education

you don’t have to go off-island

Whidbey Family Birthplaceclose, safe, and satisfying birth experience

24/7 Emergency Dept & EMS (Ambulance)

for that unexpected Medical crisis

And much, much more...if you haven’t looked at us lately,

take another look.

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Line Dancers gather to say farewell to Jerry Scheppers. We’ll miss you!

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The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. For more information, please call 360-675-5115, or visit www.sno-isle.org. Oak Harbor Library opens at 9 am Monday through Friday, 10 am on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. Book a librarian for free one-on-one help with any computer, technology or online question.

History of Fort Casey: Meet Author Terry Buchanan Thursday, Nov. 3, at 3 pm. Terry Buchanan, author of “Fort Casey,” will trace the history of the fort from its early beginnings in the late 1890s to its present day function as a top tourist attraction in the state of Wash-ington. Brought alive through personal narrative ac-counts and remarkable photographs, this fascinating history of the birth, death, and revival of Fort Casey will engage people of all ages. The author will have copies of the book for sale.

Saturday Matinee At the Library“The Tempest”Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 pm. Helen Mirren stars as the magician Prospero in this new version of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” This film is rated PG-13 and is funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

November Eventshosted by the Oak Harbor Library

For details about items listed below or a comprehensive list

of events, please visit theOak Harbor Senior Center

at 51 SE Jerome Streetor call 360-279-4580.

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Thank you to everyone who supported theLes Schwab

Meals-On-Wheels Spaghetti Feed!

Over $1,200was raised tosupport theprogram.

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Travel Committee

1 – Japanese Women Grp1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance6 - Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary; SHIBA9:30 - Conditioning10 - Holiday Stress

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge; Ping

Pong1 - Caribbean Cruise

(Day Break Bldg.)1 - Intermediate Spanish

1 – Beginning Bridge2 – Beginning Spanish

3 – Hula7 – Gem Club

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 –Creative Writing 12:15 – 3:30 –Bingo

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

7 – Wire Wrap

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

2 – Group HealthMedicare Meeting

7 – Old Time Fiddlers

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Anita’s Painting Class

9:30- Conditioning10 – Nintendo Wii

BowlingLUNCH

1 – Dottie’s Painting Class1-3 – Hearing Tests2 – Group Health

Medicare c5 – Tai Chi

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving10 - Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance2 – Vision Support

Group6 - Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary; SHIBA9:30 – Conditioning

10 – Key Life DecisionsLUNCH

12:30 – Party Bridge12:30 – Ping Pong

1 - Intermediate Spanish 1 – Beginning Bridge

2 – Beginning Spanish 3 – Hula

5 – Senior Night Out!

No Saturday ActivitiesCarpets CleanedNo Morning Activities

Ventilation Installment

9:30 – Foot Clinic(Day Break Bldg.)

LUNCH1 – Beginning Bridge

NO ACTIVITIESVENTILATIONINSTALLMENT

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

1 – Humana Medicare Meeting

7 - Country Western Line Dance

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 –Creative Writing12:15 – 3:30 –Jack Pot

Bingo- Banner Bank12:30 – Cribbage

1 – SVC History Class7 – Wire Wrap

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving9:30 – Foot Clinic (Day

Break Bldg.)1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance6 – Pinochle

7 – Stamp Club

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary

9 – SHIBA9:30- Conditioning

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 - Intermediate Spanish

1 – Beginning Bridge2 – Beginning Spanish

3 – Hula

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Anita’s Painting Class

9:30- Conditioning10 – Nintendo Wii

BowlingLUNCH

No Afternoon orEvening Activities

Ventilation Installment

HAPPYTHANKSGIVING

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HAPPYVETERAN’S DAY

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Carpets Cleaned

8:30 – Yoga9 – Anita’s Painting Class

9:30 – Conditioning10 – Nintendo Wii

BowlingLUNCH

1 – Dottie’s PaintingClass

1 – Grief Support Group5 – Tai Chi

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary

9 – SHIBA9:30- Conditioning

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 - Intermediate Spanish

1 – Beginning Bridge2 – Beginning Spanish

3 – HulaThe Bridge comes out

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Humana Medicare

Meeting1 – Line Dancing

6 - Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Anita’s Painting Class

9:30- Conditioning10 – Nintendo Wii

BowlingLUNCH

1 – Dottie’s Painting Class1 – Hearing Tests

1 - WGH EducationProgram: Stroke

Prevention5 – Tai Chi

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 –Tax Free Investing

12:15-3:30 –Jack PotBingo- Harbor Tower Village

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

7 – Wire Wrap

2 – Alderwood Mall Fall Sale5 – Colcannon Concert – South Whidbey 6 – IKEA7 – Tulalip Casino9 – Cirque Du Soleil Tour-Michael Jackson14 – Holiday Bellingham Choice Day15 – Mystery Lunch17 - Tulalip Casino 220 – Babes In Toyland – McIntyre Hall21 - Angel of The Winds Casino29 - Angel of The Winds Casino 230 – Molbak’s Annual Holiday Poinsettia Festival

Note: Two additional Casino Trips have been added this month.

COLCANNON CONCERTSouth Whidbey High SchoolSaturday, November 5, 2011 Cost: $35 Members / $65. Non-member Departure: 5:30 pm - Return: 10-10:30 pm

Join us for a wonderful evening of Celtic music and song. The musical group Colcannon has developed a distinctive, inventive and contemporary musical style while still keeping in firm touch with the heart and essence of traditional Irish music.

BABES IN TOYLANDMcIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon Sunday, November 20, 2011 Cost: $38 member / $68 Non-member Departure: 10:30 am / Return: 5:30 – 6 pm

“Babes In Toyland” combines intricate and fantastical sets and costumes with classic symphonic music. Don’t miss this classic Christmas tale featuring a multitude of your favorite childhood folklore and characters. No-host brunch at the Farmhouse Inn before the show.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TOURMICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Cost: $120 - Member / $150 Non-member Depart: 5 pm / Return: 12:30 – 1 am

This World Tour electrifying production will combine Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity. The show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.

CANADIAN TRAIN ODYSSEYApril 23 – May 3, 2012

This cross-country train adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. Any questions, please phone Pat Gardner at 279-4582. Brochures are available at the Travel Desk. For the best price and seating for air, deposits needed by November 15.

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For a complete descriptionof all trips, see the Fall 2011

Travel Brochure.

NEWS FROM THE TOWER

By Ann Votava

CONNIE FERNANDEZA Ray of Sunshine

Connie Fernandez is a ray of sunshine in the dining department at Harbor Tower Village.

Connie was born in Bacolod, Philliphines. She moved to the state of Oregon in 1985. Then in 1988 she moved to Yokosuka, Japan for 15 years. In 2004, Connie and her husband, Roberto Fernandez, moved to Oak Harbor, Washington.

Of all the places Connie has lived– Oak Harbor is her favorite!! She enjoys the weather, the friendliness of the people, the quiet, and our environment. She has no plans of leaving her favorite spot.

When Connie is not working she enjoys camping, fi shing, crabbing, cooking and, of course, shopping!!

Connie’s favorite part of her job at Harbor Tower Village is the ability to serve and love such wonderful and friendly people. We are blessed to have Connie...

Please feel free to stop by and meet Connie. The fi rst ten people who visit Whidbey Coffee, located on State Highway 20 next to Wendy’s in Oak Harbor and mention Connie will receive a free latté. See you at Harbor Tower or Whidbey Coffee.

Harbor Tower Village100 East Whidbey AveOak Harbor WA 98277

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“Do One Nice Thing” Ideas for November

What should you buy for a1. friend who has everything?NOTHING.Send a card and mail a donation to charity.

W.A.I.F. always needs 2. blankets, towels, and dog toys. Donate any used items to the W.A.I.F. Thrift Store on Midway.

Two Cents a Meal - Every time 3. you eat, put a few cents (or more) into a little jar. Or on Monday, forego a coff ee or a meal out, and instead donate the money to Help House.

We are collecting Christmas 4. cards to mail in November. Please put your Christmas cards with an appreciation message for our troops in the blue tub outside Roxann’s offi ce. Let’s see how many boxes we can fi ll with our Christmas greetings for our troops!

New England GroupWill meet Monday, Nov. 7, at 11:30 am at Zorba’s Restaurant. Call Evelyn at 675-5106.

W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meet at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire sta-tion just north of Crosby Rd. Next meet-ing is Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 1 pm. Our speaker, John Rulhman will discuss how to get information from living relatives and how to plan a great reunion. There will be information for all levels of searchers, as well as refreshments and raffles. All are welcome. For more information contact Ruth Hancock 675 -4086, randr.hancock@frontier.com; Gor-don Garnhart 360-240-8875, garnhart@whidbey.net; or Betty Leitch 675-3722, bibele@comcast.net.

MAC Computer SeminarThe monthly seminar scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8 is cancelled due to ven-tilation installation.

Whidbey Island Stamp ClubMeets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp collections provided. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.

LapidaryTuesday and Wednesday mornings, 9 am.

Whidbey Island Gem ClubWill meet Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm. There will be a general meeting of the membership. Interested and potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397

Wire WrapThursdays at 7 pm. New people wel-come. Create unique jewelry. A cab and the wire needed for your first proj-ect will be provided. May purchase cabs and wire for future projects. Contact Dick James, 675-9396.

Quilting GroupFriday mornings, 9 am.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey IslandFun supportive people with common interests. Monthly dinner at NAS Whid-bey Chief Petty Officer’s Club the sec-ond Friday of the month at 5 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for dinner location.

North Whidbey Coupon ClubNorth Whidbey Coupon Club meets Tuesday evenings, Nov. 8 & 22, 6:30 to8 pm at Regency On Whidbey and every Friday in November, 9:30-11:30 am and Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30–11:30 am at

the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce building. It’s “open house” style: guests are welcome to come by anytime between those hours, bring their coffee and get some great money saving info. The clubs are free, open to anyone in the community interested in saving money on groceries and everyday items. Coupons for Our Community is in need of coupon inserts. Please donate yours at Albertsons, the Oak Harbor Senior Center, or start a collection box of your own at your church, social club, neighbors, etc. For more information call Amy at 360-675-2338.

Raffle tickets are available for $1 on the beautiful Christmas Quilt made by our

own group The Center Piecers. Drawing will be held on December 9.

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