The Bridge October edition

A fall series of computer classes will be offered at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Taught by in-formation professionals from Sno-Isle Library,

these classes will teach you computer skills, both basic and advanced, including how to use eBay, Facebook, iPhones, and more!

The fi rst class each Thursday, beginning at 1 pm, will be a basic computer skills class. The second class, beginning at 2:30 pm, will be an advanced topic class that will change each week. Students must have basic computer skills to attend the advanced classes.

All classes will be held at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, located at 51 SE Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, WA. There is $30 donation fee to cover the seven Basic Computer Skills course and a $5 donation fee for each Advanced Topic class. Sno-Isle Library will provide the laptops and each class is limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Center at 360-279-4580.

October is “Family History Month” – a time to celebrate your heritage, a time for remembrance and refl ection. An impressive 80 million plus

Americans are engaged in genealogy. It’s an exciting way to discover more about the people who shaped your life. Genealogical research is a lot like putting together a jigsaw puzzle – You fi nd a piece of information here and a piece there. By putting together all the pieces, you see the picture that is your family history.

The Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers can help you with the puzzle. Each month a guest speaker shares tips, information and advise. They meet the second Tues-day of the month at 2720 Heller Rd., the fi re station just north of Crosby Rd. Next meeting is October 12 at 1:00 pm. This month Laura Sparr will discuss how to communicate whether snail mail, email, telephoning, in person, etc. to get the best results in doing research. She will also share the proper etiquette in dealing with people. Bring your questions. There will be information for all levels of searchers, as well as refreshments and door prizes. All are welcome. Contact Lyle Zimmerman for more information [email protected] (360) 675-5565 or Ruth Hancock 675-4086. [email protected]

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Tracing your roots

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LIFE . HEALTH . HAPPINESS

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Marjorie Kott related how she found her husband’s family against all odds and shared ideas on how to have success at the September W.I.G.S. meeting.

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3rd ANNUAL OkSOBERfest!YA YA! AND IT’S FREE! FREE! THIS YEAR!The Elks Lodge transforms into a fantastic German festival Friday, October 8 from 6-9 p.m. that you won’t want to miss! Enjoy authentic German food, a Root Beer garden, the Oompah Band, danc-ing, games of skill (Toss Your Cookies and Boozeketball), games of chance (Wheel of Misfortune and Carpe Keyum), the Room of Doom, a silent auction, door prizes, and more. Brought to you by the Oak Harbor Elks and the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County with lots of help by NAS Whidbey personnel and sponsorship by many local businesses. Island Thrift, an IDIPIC Partner in Preven-tion, will match proceeds to help support IDIPIC’s youth drug prevention programs in our schools and communities. “Safer kids, safer roads” benefits us all. Visit www.idipic.org for more info on the event or IDIPIC or call 672-8219. Danke schoen!

WHIDBEY GENERAL’S EDUCATION SERIESBreast Health: Prevention to TreatmentWhidbey General’s Community Outreach Education Series class will be Monday, October 25 at 1:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. WGH would like to intro-duce you to their newest Surgeon, Dr. Leah Oman. Dr. Oman brings extensive expertise in both the Prevention and Treatment of Breast related diseases. You will learn things you can do to reduce the risk of developing cancer and/or diseases of the breast. Current treatment strate-gies as well as new and existing services that WGH provides will be covered as well as a discussion about complemen-tary treatment options. Let us know what other topics you would like for future presentations. You may send your ideas to Michele Renninger, Director of Com-munity Outreach & Prevention [email protected]. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

FREE CLASSES ON MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2011The Office of Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine can assist you with answering questions about Medicare’s Part D and other changes for 2011. This free community presentation will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. A representa-tive from the Commissioner’s SHIBA HelpLine program will be presenting the workshop. SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

New October computer classes

Computer Class attendees can learn the basics and beyond.

CLASS DATES, TIMES & TOPICS:Thursday October 14, 20101 pm - Tech Talk: Basic Computer Skills2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Learn to Sell on eBay

Thursday October 21, 20101pm – Tech Talk: Basic Computer Skills2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Connect with Friends & Family on Facebook

Thursday October 28, 20101pm – Tech Talk: Basic Computer Skills2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: iPhones Galore!

Thursday November 4, 20101pm – Tech Talk: Basic Computer Skills2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Find Your Favorite Book

Thursday November 18, 20101pm – Tech Talk: COMPUTER Q&A2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Gadgets Q&A

Thursday December 2, 20101pm – Tech Talk: Basic Computer Skills2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Reliable Medical Info. Online

Thursday December 9, 20101pm – Tech Talk: COMPUTER Q&A2:30 – 4 pm - Tech Talk: Gadgets Q&A

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EDITOR | Roxann Dunn-Terry

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I am a Genealogy Widow. It’s similar to being a Football Widow without the beer and buffalo wings. I am married to a man who is obsessed with his ancestors. He loves digging through old records at county court houses, old family pictures and ex-ploring old cemeteries. Thank good-ness he hasn’t started actually digging there. A few years ago on a trip to Virgina City, Montana with my mom, he took all kinds of pictures of head-stones at the old Boot Hill Cemetery.

Several of my father’s relatives are buried there. When Jim sent a ‘family picture’, my sister thought me stand-ing among a bunch of headstones wasn’t exactly a “Wish you were here” moment. At fi rst I thought Jim was dealing with adoption issues and needed to fi nd his roots. I have since met other adoptees that were inter-ested in just a branch, not the whole tree. (We’re talking Family Trees.) I was very glad when it became popu-lar to refer to genealogy as Family History. It was a little embarrassing when I would have to explain the difference between genealogy and gynecology, that my husband was not a woman’s doctor. It’s so much easier to tell people he’s Tech Support and the Webmaster for a family history computer program. Jim will tell you that a Professional Genealogist is one who will trace your family tree as far back as your money goes. There may

be extra fees for keeping quiet about what is found.

Every once in awhile he’ll come up with a bumper sticker slogan. His fa-vorite is “Genealogists Are Real Heir Heads.”

When we were fi rst married Mr. Volunteer had an old leather suitcase fi lled with his pedigree charts. Then he went to a two-drawer fi le cabinet, then a four drawer. Thank goodness for modern technology. His thousands and thousands of names now fi t on fi les on his computer. When the house burns, I won’t be dragging out the cabinets. He assures me all informa-tion is stored in back up fi les on an external hard drive. It was a little unnerving the fi rst time he started shouting, “I found her! I found her!” Instead of the love of his life, it was a long lost grandmother who had changed her name when she eloped and didn’t want her father to fi nd her.

It’s nice to know the competition, women at least 100 years old, dead and buried.

We had a friend a few years ago who asked Jim to trace their line. Their son was getting stationed in Guam and they needed to tell him the families he couldn’t date girls from. They didn’t want him dating his cous-ins. Nothing like a little background check when the guys start coming around to date your daughter. Being a professional genealogist does have its advantage.

A few years ago Mr. Volunteer dis-covered we were 10th cousins once re-moved. At the time we were hav-ing a little spat and I thought for sure this would be grounds for an annul-ment. But the Bishop assured me that after 36 years of marriage and four children, the marriage was legal and binding. Well at least we know now what went wrong with the children.

THE SHORTESTDISTANCE

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

BY ROXANN DUNN-TERRY

Family History Month

OLD TIME FIDDLERSCome fiddle around with the Old Time Fiddlers for some great music and fun Friday, October 1 at 6:30 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Bring a plate of cook-ies if you like. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone’s welcome. Great family fun!

STORYTIME & BOOKS FOR GRANDPARENTSJane Lopez-Santillana, Children’s Librarian with Sno-Isle Library, will visit the Center on Wednesday, October 6 at 2:15 pm to talk about library storytimes and holi-day books to Grandparents. It’s not too early to start thinking about books for your shopping gift list. Come and enjoy a story and refreshments. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

UIG MEDICARE PLANS Find out about the changes that effected Medicare Supplements plans. You may be able to keep the same Medicare Supplement plan, with the same company but save money on your premiums. Plan to attend an informational seminar to go over these changes, 1:00 pm Monday, October 11, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Seminar presented by United Insurance Group. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580.

HUMAN MEDICARE ADVANTAGEA Humana Medicare health care specialist will be here on Friday, October 15th and Tuesday October 26th from 1:00-3:00 pm, heading up community meet-ings. The representative will be providing information pertaining to the Humana Medicare Advantage plans available in Island County (there are new ones available now) and answer any health care related questions. Information relating to the enrollment process will be available. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

SENIOR NIGHT OUTJoin Nina and the gang at Artie’s, for an evening of food and friendship, on Wednesday, October 20. Meet at 5:00 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by October 15. (Gratuities not included.)

GROUP HEALTH MEDICAREADVANTAGE PLANA Group Health representative will be at the Center on Monday, October 18 and November 20 at 1 pm, to present the Medicare Advantage plans/products that Group Health will have available January 1, 2011. Oc-tober starts the Annual Enrollment time frame where plans can discuss next years benefits. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

FIN FESTFinFest will be held at Freeland Hall Thursday, October 9 from Noon – 9 pm., and will include kids activities, salmon bbq, silent auction, displays- For more infor-mation contact: Nancy @ 360-579-1272 or email: [email protected]. Celebrate the return of the salmon and orcas with fun, music, games, food, art, speakers. Sponsored by Orca Network and Whidbey Watershed Stewards.

RETURNING SALMON SEMINARThe Returning Salmon Seminar will be held at Oak Harbor City Hall, Tuesday, October 12, 5:30-6:30pm -. Whidbey Watershed Stewards gives a progress report on salmon recovery efforts on Whidbey Island.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES FOR GRANDPARENTS, TOOThursday mornings at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM – your choice. Children ages 3 to 5 years enjoy stories, songs and getting ready to read with a parent, grandpar-ent or caregiver at the Oak Harbor Library. A playtimeor craft may follow. Call 360-675-5115 for moreinformation.

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North Whidbey Caregivers’ CoveNorth Whidbey Caregivers Cove, a non-profit group, offers a variety of support services including adult day services, care giving training/courses, a caregiver resource library, support group opportunities and more. Caregivers Cove provides services for adults, 18 years and older, who have chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s or related dementias, stroke, multiple sclerosis, are developmentally delayed or have other issues. The program emphasizes support of adult clients in need as well as their caregivers who are often tasked with 24/7 care responsibilities. Caregivers’ Cove has just received an additional $5,000 grant for client scholarships, bringing the grand total to $15,000 to date. Think there’s no way you would qualify? Many have been pleasantly surprised to find out they do! They are offering one week of Day Respite at 50% off, no commitment required. The cost of services is income dependent, with rates determined on a “sliding scale” to accomodate those with limited incomes. Services are offered Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 279-4592. The goal is to keep folks Healthy, Happy and HOME!

Parkinson’s Support GroupOctober 1 at Cherry Hill Club House, 547 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.

Foot Care ClinicAppointments are available for Tuesday, November 2. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.

Grief Support Group-New DaysStarting in September the Grief Support Group will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Sponsored by Hospice of the Northwest. Call 360-814-5589 for more information.

Hearing NorthwestFree hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Fridays, October 1 & 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For appointments call the Center, 279-4580 or 1-800-770-8663.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid ServiceFree hearing tests and hearing

aid repairs on Mondays, October 11 & 25 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580.

Vision Impaired Support Group Tuesday, October 19 at 2:00 pm. For more information, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBAAppointments are available on Wednesdays, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. For appointments call the 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.

health briefs & info Menu — OCTOBeRWEEK 1Fri 1 Salmon Caesar SaladWEEK 2Mon 4 Turkey Pot PieTues 5 African Peanut SoupWed 6 Meatloaf w/TomatoesThurs 7 Macaroni & CheeseFri 8 Spinach Gorgonzola RavioliWEEK 3Mon 11 Chicken ParmesanTues 12 Salad Bar w/Assorted VeggiesWed 13 German Sausage & Red CabbageThurs 14 Taco SaladFri 15 Shepherd's PieWEEK 4Mon 18 Rib-B-Que on a Wheat BunTues 19 Three Bean SoupWed 20 Cranberry MeatballsThurs 21 Salisbury SteakFri 22 Teriyaki ChickenWEEK 5Mon 25 Turkey TetrazziniTues 26 Baked Potato Bar w/VeggiesTues 27 Oven 'Fried' ChickenWed 28 'Krab' CakesThurs 29 Ghoulish - Goulash

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

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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 Servicesyou don’t have to go off-island

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24/7 Emergency Dept & EMS (Ambulance)

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

Red Hat SocietyTuesday, October 5, 11:30 am for Lunch at Applebee’s. New members always welcome! For information on Cascade Mall’s Red Hat Day, and to RSVP for lunch, call Queen Donna Crowley at 678-1657.

MAC Computer SeminarNext seminar is Tuesday, October 12 at1:00 pm, with instructor Tom Johnson. Q & A period and “What’s New?” Cost is $1. New attendees RSVP at front desk with your computer info. Check here for more info: http://www.whidbey.com/wimug

Whidbey Island Stamp ClubMeets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp collections provided. Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.

LapidaryTuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am.

Whidbey Island Gem ClubWill meet Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm. There will be a general meeting of the membership followed by door prizes, a silent auction, coffee and cookies and program. Interested and potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397

Wire WrapThursdays at 7:00 pm. New people welcome. Create unique jewelry. A cab and the wire needed for your first project will be provided. May purchase cabs and wire for future projects. Contact Dick James, 675-9396.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey IslandFun supportive people with common interests. Month-ly dinner at NAS Whidbey Chief Petty Officer’s Club the

second Friday of the month at 5:00 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for dinner location.

Singer-Songwriters of the ‘70sThursday, October 21 at 3:00 pm. Take a walk back in time and experience some of the best music of the ‘70s. Musician Bryan Stratton will guide us through the lives and music of singer-song-writers Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, John Denver and others whose songs became a part of our lives. Hear their stories and enjoy the music as Bryan sings their songs – and don’t forget to sing along. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Call 360-675-5115 for more information.

Quilting GroupFriday mornings, 9:00 am.

Mystery Book Lovers: Ruth RendellThursday, October 28, 3:00 pm. Meet with other Mys-tery Book Lovers to discuss books by Ruth Rendell. Books available for check-out at the library. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Call 360-675-5115 for more information.

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The September W.I.G.S. meeting was interesting and well attended.

“Do One Nice Thing” Ideas for OctoberDo one nice thing for “YOURSELF” this month. Go for a relaxing walk, take time to “smell the roses,” read a poem, go to 1. lunch with a friend, or read a poem. Whatever it is that nurtures your spirit, “just do it.”TEAMWORK! Many thanks to everyone that helped pack twelve large boxes for our unit in Afghanistan, 2. and two boxes of school supplies for children in Afghanistan. Our next “packing party” will be November 17 at 2 p.m. at the senior center. Come join us and bring some food, toiletries, baby wipes, or coffee. The list is clipped to the blue tub, where you can drop items off, next to Roxann’s office. For more information, call Helen at 679-9139October 22 is “Make a Difference Day”. Let’s join together and collect lots of food for Help House. They are in need of 3. pork and beans, tuna, macaroni and cheese, cereal, and any of the Rice-a-RoniTM boxes. Anything you can give or collect will be greatly appreciated. “Three or four ‘new people’ apply for food each day,” says Jean Weiman, manager of North Whidbey Help House. Call Helen on how you can become involved in this one day opportunity at 679-9139.

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SATURDAY MATINEE –“DEAR JOHN” FREESaturday, October 2 at 2:00 pm. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, “Dear

John” stars Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. A soldier home on leave falls for a college girl. After 9-11 he re-enlists; time and distance take a toll on their relationship. Free popcorn compliments of the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Call 360-675-5115 for more information.

HALLOWEEN DANCEJoin your friends and go bump in the night at the Halloween

Dance. Our favorite Trick or Treaters, The Silver Tones will play spooky tunes on Friday, October 29 from 7-9:30 p.m. Bring your favorite treats to share. Admission $3.

8:30 – Yoga9:30- Conditioning

9 – Lapidary; SHIBA10 – Mixed Media Painting

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 – Spanish For Seniors

1 – Beginning Bridge2 – Creative Writing

2:15 – Books for Grand-children3 – Hula

7 – Gem Club

9 – Hearing Tests9- Quilting

9:30 – Tai ChiLUNCH

12:30 – Pinochle6:30 – Old Time Fiddlers


9 – Oil PaintingLUNCH

10 – Nintendo WiiBowling

1 – Watercolor Painting5 – Tai Chi

9 - Aerobic Exercises9 – Lapidary

9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Travel Committee

11-3 – Penny Ante1 – Japanese Women’s

Grp.1 – Chess

1 – Line Dance

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 –Creative Writing


12:15 – 3:30 –Bingo12:30 – Cribbage

1 – SVC History Class4 – Band Practice

7 – Wire Wrap

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

9 - Aerobic Exercises10 –Creative Writing


12:15–3:30 –Jack Pot Bingo- Harbor Tower Village

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

1 – Basic Computer Class2:30 – Selling on Ebay

4 – Band Practice7 – Wire Wrap



1 – Humana Medicare Presentation


9 – Oil Painting10 – Hearing Tests

LUNCH1 – UIG Medicare Seminar1 – Grief Support Group1 – Watercolor Painting

5 – Tai Chi


9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling11-3 – Penny Ante1 – MAC Seminar

1 – Chess1 – Line Dance7 – Stamp Club



12:30 – Ping Pong1 -Spanish For Seniors1 – Beginning Bridge2 – Creative Writing

2 – SHIBA Presentation2 – Hawaiian Cruise Pre-

sentation3 – Hula


9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 –Creative Writing 12:15 – 3:30 –Jack Pot

Bingo- Banner Bank12:30 – Cribbage

1 – SVC History Class1 – Basic Computer Class2:30 – Iphones Galore

4 – Band Practice7 – Wire Wrap



7 – Halloween Dance



Bowling11-3 – Penny Ante

1 – Chess1 – Line Dance

2 – Vision Support Group



Bowling11-3 – Penny Ante

1 – Chess1 – Line Dance

1 – Humana Medicare Presentation

7 – Stamp Club


9 – Oil Painting10 – Hearing Tests

LUNCH1 – Grief Support Group1 – Watercolor Painting1 – WGH Presentation

5 – Tai Chi






3 – HulaThe Bridge comes out


9 – Hearing Tests9- Quilting

9:30 – Tai ChiLUNCH

12:30 – Pinochle






3 – Hula5 – Senior Night Out


9 - Aerobic Exercises10 – Nintendo Wii

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

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

1 – Basic Computer Class2:30 – Connect on

Facebook4 – Band Practice

7 – Wire Wrap


9 – Oil PaintingLUNCH


1 – Watercolor Painting2 – Group Health

Medicare Presentation5 – Tai Chi

HappyHalloween!

4 – Angel of The Winds Casino13 – Mystery Lunch14 – Rhinestone Rosie 19 – Tulalip Casino30 – Celtic Thunder31 – Fraser Downs

RHINESTONE ROSIE - A JEWELRY ADVENTUREThursday, October 14, 2010Cost: $30-Members / $50-Non-membersDeparture: 8:30 am – Return: 5-5:30 pm

Rosie buys, sells, restores and repairs jewelry, sells on consignment and cus-tom designs. She buys any color of rhinestone, plastic, sterling, copper, glass and bead jewelry. She will survey 2-3 pieces of your old jewelry. She prefers older pieces (pre 1950) but will look at new jewelry too. There are thousands of pins, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, dress clips, barrettes, tiaras and more for purchase. No host lunch in Queen Anne area. 22 Seats. Sign up with pay-ment by October 7.

HAWAIIAN CRUISEOur Cruise Lady, Helen Bates, will give a presentation on our up-

coming 12-day Hawaiian cruise, Wednesday, October 13 at 2:00 pm.Cruise is scheduled for April 22 - May 4, 2011 aboard the ship Carnival Spirit.

Itinerary: Depart SEATAC - to Oahu, Hawaii and get on ship, sail around Hawaiian Island, sail across Pacific Ocean to Vancouver, B.C. and disembark.

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Our total package will include cabin, all taxes, RT Oak Harbor shuttle to/from SEATAC and Vancouver, BC, and air to Oahu, Hawaii. Travel insurance is available and recommended. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE PRESENTATION Paris to Nice France Avalon Waterways River Cruise through Globus International A representative from Globus International will be at the Center on

Thursday, November 4 at 1:00 pm. Deadline is soon as there is limited space and the trip is selling out. The Paris to Niece River Cruise is scheduled for May 7 – 20, 2011 with Avalon Waterways. Questions, contact Pat at 279-2482.

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for Self or Family Family Caregiver Support (Respite) COPES Assistance (Medicaid) Meals on Wheels Senior Drug Information Senior Farmer’s Market Program Notary Services And More––Just Ask !!!

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTSAs of June 1, 2009 the U.S. government’s new rules take effect requiring

WHTI (the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative )-compliant documents for most U.S. citizens entering/re-entering the United States by land or sea (air travel requires a U.S. Passport book). You can apply for a passport book at: Oak Harbor Senior Center (51 SE Jerome) Passport Appointments 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, and/or to make a passport application appointment, call 360-279-4580.

For more information regarding WHTI & passports visit www.travel.state.gov.

October 2010| The Bridge classes & activities | Page 7

NEWS FROM THE TOWER By Ann Votava

Annie WebProgram Director, Harbor Tower Village

The activity program at any Assisted Living or Retirement Community is an integral part of the overall experience of the resident and family. An activity program should include safety, guidance, independence and support to help residents to remain social and active within the community. Harbor Tower Village provides engaging activities and programs that stimulate the mind and body of the residents. Fitness programs, shopping, travel out into the community, guest speakers, social hour, full service hair salon, health screenings, and individual and family celebrations, mirror our mission of "bringing retirement to life!" Studies have shown that activities playa vital role in helping residents of all physical abilities live as fully as possible. Activities should be designed not only to honor resident preferences and needs, but also to engage body, mind and spirit. A mixture of physical activity, intellectual challenge, socialization and spirituality is essential for healthy active adults of all ages. We offer many interactive and varied activities including special visits from various local groups such as the girl scouts, boy scouts, students from local schools, members of NAS Whidbey Island Air Station, local authors, and Churches just to name a few. Here at Harbor Tower Village we welcome new ideas from all residents, their families, and the community. Please feel free to request a monthly activity calendar, and join us for any program that interests you.

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for people 65 + with Group Health, Hu-mana, Sterling or some Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans; with Medicare Parts A and B, the exercise program is free.

For people 50 years of age and older, there are two options. Must be a mem-ber of the Oak Harbor Senior Center to take classes at the Center.

1 - $15 a month for an Unlimited Senior Class Card. You may take all the classes you want at the Center.

2 - $25 a month, you receive the Senior Class Card and unlimited use of the North End Fitness Center and Excalibur Gym which is open 24 hrs.

FALL SCHEDULE:Yoga – M & W, 8:30 amChair Conditioning (Seated Aerobics) - M & W, 9:30 amAerobics – T & TH, 9:00 amZumba Gold – W, 11:30 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 work out at the gym.

For more information and to register, call North End Fitness at 675-1111.Living With Loss

A six-week “Living With Loss” class will held on Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm,

starting October 5 -November 9, at Whidbey General Hospital, Conference Room A. This class is to help you work through the normal process of grief that follows the death of a loved one. The class will be facilitated by Dave Bieniek, the Bereavement Coordinator for Home Health and Hospice of WGH. Pre-registration is required. Call Community Relations at 360-678-7656 x4005 or 360-321-7656 x4005, or register online at www.whidbeygen.org.

The Joy of PaintingMondays, 9 a.m. SherylAnn Wood-

ward, certified Landscape and Floral teacher, teaches the Joy of Painting—The Bob Ross method of oil painting. Class is $30 for six weeks payable to teacher at the first class.

Watercolor ClassMondays, 1-4:00 p.m. Joan

Brosnahan, instructor, Cost is $5/class payable to teacher.

Wood Carving Tuesday mornings at 9;00 a.m. with

instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.

Line DanceTuesdays, 1:00 pm with instructor

Jerry Scheppers. Cost $10.00 a month for members. No partners needed.

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.

Mixed Media ClassWednesdays, 10 am – Noon. Joan

Brosnahan, instructor. Cost is $5/class payable to teacher.

Spanish For Seniors Wednesdays at 1:00 pm with Al En-

riquez. Beginning level conversational Spanish. Maximum ten students. Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

Creative Writing Class – New Creative Writing Teacher

Victoria Farrington is starting a sec-ond class Wednesday, October 6 at 2:15 pm. Class is $75 Payable to teacher, for 11 weeks. Limit 12 students. RSVP – 279-4580.

Hula ClassesWednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Taught by

Erlinda Gillett. Class fees are $20 for Be-ginners and $30 for Intermediates and Advanced students a month. Payable to teacher at the first class.

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$25 Jackpot & Birthday Bingo

Feel Lucky? Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo game on Thursday, October 14. Banner Bank will spon-sor the game on October 28. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available at intermission for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15 – 3:00 pm.

Nintendo Wii BowlingFirst and Third Mondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday of the month) and Thursdays, 10:00 am. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.

Beginning Bridge ClassWednesdays, 1 pm Beginning Bridge is held at Oak Manor for people who have never played, have little experience or have been in a previous class. For more information, call Don at 679-8807.

PinochleFridays, 12:30 pm. Potluck lunch.

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