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NORTH WHIDBEY’S 50-PLUS CROWD

LIFE . HEALTH . HAPPINESS

Tuesdays, 12:30–6 pm beginning February 7, AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax return preparation at the Oak Harbor Library this year.

The service is a joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically and all returns that are able to be e-filed will be e-filed.

This service is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required.

MANAGING YOUR INCOME IN RETIREMENT Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Dave Goodman, will host an Educational Workshop: “Navigating Your Next Adventure – Managing Your Income in Retirement”. Join Dave, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 10 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. The workshop will cover strategies for the money you have at retirement to help get you through retirement. It also will explore how to plan for concerns like inflation, health care expenses, market volatility and other unexpected expenses. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

HEARING HEALTH CARE Hearing loss and related issues will be covered by Peter Keating, the Doctor of Audiology at Island Family Hearing Clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10:00 am in the Arts and Crafts room of the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Dr. Keating has been providing hearing health care and hearing aid services on Whidbey Island for 10 years. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

DRIVER SAFETY CLASS An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Saturday Feb. 18 from 9 am–4 pm. Class will be taught

by Karen Bishop. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Bring a sack lunch. RSVP by calling the Oak Harbor Senior Center at 279-4580.

47th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show

Photos by Mike McIntyre

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show of skill

Whidbey Island Gem Club members Dick James, Chip Batcheller and Bob Bower display some of the jewelry that will be shown at the Rock Show.

Knapping and primitive tools will be demonstrated, samples shown at right.

A magnificent array of polished stones and jewelry are available for purchase at the show. At right, some insects created by the Wire Wrap Group.

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

FRIENDS OF THE OAK HARBOR LIBRARY Become a member of the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library, an organization dedicated to helping the Oak Harbor Library with money and volunteers, and providing programs and information about the library. Dues are just $5 per year. Pick up an application form at the library or Oak Harbor Senior Center.

AUTHOR VISIT: “O’BANNON” BY TRUDY SUNDBERG...........Thursday, Feb. 16 at 3 pm.

Meet the author of “O’Bannon: Lieutenant Presley Neville O’Bannon, USMC Hero of the War with Barbary Pirates in Tripoli,” and learn about this hero of the First Barbary War. Lieutenant O’Bannon was the first U.S. military officer ever to plant an American flag on

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The biggest little rock show on the island is coming to the Oak Harbor Senior Center on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 & 12.

Hours are 9 am–5 pm on Saturday and 9 am–4 pm on Sunday.

Members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club have been cutting, grinding, polishing and sanding, as they get ready for the 47th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show. This event showcases collections of jewelry and other artifacts members have created.

There will be vendors from all over the Pacific Northwest in attendance. Demonstrations will take place throughout both days with hourly door prizes. The annual show is a great opportunity to find a piece of beautiful handcrafted jewelry or raw material to make your own. Free parking and free admission.

Lapidary is the art and skill of working with rocks. Daily demonstrations will include Silver Smithing, Cabbing and Intarsia, Stone Bead Making, Wire Wrapping, Knapping and Primitive Tools. Members of the Thursday Wire Wrap class take cabs, crystals, polished stones or even arrowheads and turn them into beautiful jewelry with this twisted art form. The Puget Sound Knappers, part of the Whidbey Island Gem Club, will demonstrate knapping. Knapping is the art of making arrowheads for primitive weapons such as spears, arrows, bows and knives.

The Whidbey Island Gem Club came into existence in 1938.

Originally part of the Holland Happening celebrations, the Sweetheart of Gems Show has been held at the Oak Harbor Senior Center for the past 25 years. Besides weekly meetings, members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club enjoy field trips in search of treasures. A couple of favorite areas are Saddle Mountain, and east of the mountains where petrified wood and opalite can be found. In Central Oregon, members like to go to Glass Buttes, Prineville and Madras. A little closer to home in the Big Lake area is Walker Valley and Mt. Higgens. This is where amethyst, rhodonite and agates can be found.

“Every rock is different.” Said Dick James. “You can find beautiful rocks on the beaches of Whidbey Island. Jade, jasper, fossils and ivory to name a few.”

The Whidbey Island Gem Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. There is a general meeting of the membership followed by door prizes, a silent auction, coffee and cookies and a program. Interested and potential members ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend.

Contact Chip Batcheller at 679-9397. The Wire Wrap group meets Thursdays at 7 pm at the Center. 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 at 675-9396. The Puget Sound Knappers meet Wednesdays from 9 am–1 pm at a member’s home. Contact Chip Batcheller at 679-9397. The Lapidary shop is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am–11 am.

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The Bridge | February 2012

It’s that time of year THE SHORTEST DISTANCE “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

BY ROXANN DUNN-TERRY I knew someone that every year on their wedding anniversary, they would get a hotel room, go out for a nice dinner, get a bottle of wine then go back to the hotel for THE DISCUSSION. I was young enough (and stupid enough) to think the discussion had something to do with the ‘Birds & The Bees.’ Maybe they were thinking about having a baby.

No. The discussion centered around the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly. What would they change, what would they do differently. Was it worth it? The pro’s and the con’s.

At the end of the evening they’d decide if they were going to stay together another year. So far they’ve stayed together for 40 years. Guess it’s working.

Another couple I knew when I was eighteen (they were 23, had been high school sweethearts, graduated from college together) had made a pact that on their 65th birthday they would drive off a cliff in their car so they could die together and never be without each other. I remember thinking “Wow, sounds romantic to live so long then die together.”

Needless to say I no longer think it’s romantic nor does 65 sound so ancient. I’ve got a bucket list.

So many books and too little time.

Besides, Mr. Volunteer will turn 65 a couple of years before me and I might not be ready to go.

February is our anniversary month.

It will be 38 years this year. Some would say that’s a long time. Others would say that’s too long to be with the same person. What about variety?

Then there are those who would say we’ve only just begun to understand the depth of commitment. That I would agree with. We survied the honeymoon, student life, childbirth, a stint in the Navy, unemployment, living with in-laws, second time at school, teenagers, long-distance commuting, health problems,

teenagers, loss, in-laws, empty nest, career changes and lunch. Let me explain lunch. Marriage is “for better or for worse,” but not for lunch. The man is suppose to go off to work each day and the woman run the house.

But when he retires and is home all day and for lunch... well that’s when trouble can start. Suddenly he’s Father Knows Best. I’ve known several women who started working outside the home after hubby retired.

By choice. No one likes a man underfoot.

I was already working outside the home when Mr. Volunteer got a job commuting from home. In other words, using the Internet. It was great as far as gas bills went. But suddenly, my lunch time was no longer a book, peace, quiet and sometimes a nap. A man alone in the house, even if he’s working, is not a pretty thing. The quiet, funny man I was married to became Chatty Cathy. I would hear about his day (I had left at 7:45 am and now it was noon. It couldn’t wait til the end of the day?) “I put dishes in the dishwasher.” (Huh, there’s only two of us, how many dishes could that be?) “I did laundry.” (This I

could get use to.) “We need more cat litter.” “We’re low on milk.” “We’re out of bread.” “Where did I put my shoes?” I would answer at first. Then just stay quiet, close my eyes and pretend I was snoozing. Finally, “I’m on my lunch hour, I’m trying to read.”

The pouting would start. I was ready to buy a .99 cent pair of flip flops and smack him. He nearly got whacked the morning he questioned what I was wearing to work. This from the man who just rolls out of bed in his pajamas, takes two steps and is sitting at the computer. Working. Not exactly a fashionista.

Then it happened. “What’s for dinner?”, followed by “It’s too late to start anything, where do you want to eat?” At last, the silver lining to this man-at-home-for-lunch dilemma!

The three most important words a husband can say, “Let’s eat out.” Life was good again.

The secret to 38 years? Laziness?

Poverty? The Kids? We’re too stupid to know better? I like to think the glue is friendship, commitment, loyalty, forgiveness. I just wouldn’t want to go through life with anyone else. As the song says, “After all these years, we’re still having fun and You’re still The One. Happy Anniversary Mr. Volunteer.

FEBRUARY EVENTS SPOTLIGHT OLD TIME FIDDLERS

Come fiddle around with the Old Time Fiddlers for some great music and fun Friday, Feb. 3 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.

SATURDAY MATINEE AT THE LIBRARY - “Valentine’s Day”

Saturday Feb. 4 at 2 pm An all-star cast comes together in this film that follows intertwining stories of a group of Los Angelinos as they find their way through romance over the course of one Valentine’s Day. Free movie and popcorn!

Supported by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

COUNTRY DANCE

EDITOR | Roxann Dunn-Terry Oak Harbor Senior Center is located at 51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Business Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

360-279-4580 Yearly Membership Dues - $30.00 Send comments/suggestions to: rdunn-terry@oakharbor.org To advertise, call 360-675-6611.

SENIOR NIGHT OUT

Senior Night Out will meet at Island Cafe, for fun, friendship and great food on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Meet at 5 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, Feb. 10.

(Gratuities not included.)

seniors, $4 for kids. All are invited. Breakfast proceeds benefit our local post, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. The WhiteheadMuzzall Post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. For more information, contact the Post at 360675-4048.

GROUP HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

DOWNLOAD eBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC

VFW POST 7392 SUNDAY BREAKFAST

Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6 pm. Join us at Whidbey Coffee to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music from the Sno-Isle Libraries website.

Class limited to 12 people. Preregister online, at your local library, or by telephone beginning Feb. 1. Class will be held in the meeting room at Whidbey Coffee, 31275 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA. Please call the Oak Harbor Library at 360-675-5115 with any questions.

A Group Health representative will be at the Center on Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 pm to discuss the 2012 Information RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

A “Country Line Dance” will be held Friday, Feb. 10 from 7 - 10 pm, including a variety of workshops, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is $5 per person –

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$9 per couple, $1 discount for Senior Center Members.

Open to the Public.

Breakfast will be served at the VFW Post 7392, on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 10 am to 12 pm. The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-n-gravy. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for

{online at www.whidbeynewstimes.com} OAK HARBOR SENIOR SERVICES Mike McIntyre Senior Services Administrator Roxann Dunn-Terry Program Coordinator Pat Gardner Administrative Assistant Travel Desk — 279-4587

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Art with Anita Johnston

A Fun Fitness program conducted by the North End Fitness Center. Must be a paid member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

An Art Class for beginners and intermediate students, 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 Nonmembers. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

WINTER SCHEDULE: Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am Chair Conditioning (Seated Aerobics) – M & W, 9:30 am Zumba Gold – T, 9 am Aerobics – TH, 9 am Zumba Gold – F, 9 am (held at North End Fitness Center) Gentle Yoga – F, 10:30 am (held at North End Fitness Center) For the $16.31 (including tax) Unlimited Senior Class Card you may take all four classes held at Senior Center.

As of February 1, for $21.74 (including tax) four classes held at Senior Center & Friday Zumba Gold & Gentle Yoga held at North End Fitness Center.

Also available – a full NEFC gym membership for $27.18 (including tax). This includes all the Senior Center and NEFC classes and 24/7 access to the Excalibur Gym.

To register, call North End Fitness at 675-1111.

Wood Carving

Art with Dottie Sanders Painters from beginners to experts are invited to join a continuing painting class, Mondays, from 1-4 pm. Work in any and all paint media from oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage and combinations of media. 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.

Hula Classes

Tuesdays 9 am with instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5 per session and open to all levels of carving experience.

New students welcome.

Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Taught by Erlinda Gillett. Class fees are $20 for Beginners and $30 for Intermediates and Advanced students a month. Payable to teacher at the first class.

Line Dance

Tai Chi & Qigong

Tuesdays, 1 pm with instructor Jean. $10 a month for Members. No partners needed.

Jill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at 5:30 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. To register, call Jill at 675-1464.

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games &fun Acey-Deucey Group Thursdays from 1–3 pm. Bring your own Backgammon board.

$25 Jackpot Bingos.

Feeling Lucky? Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo game on Thursday, Feb. 9, Edward Jones on Feb. 16 and Banner Bank on Feb. 23. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available at intermission for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15–3 pm.

Nintendo Wii Bowling Mondays, Tuesdays (No Wii the first Tuesday of the month) and Thursdays, 9:30 am. Enjoy fun and exercise with Wii Bowling. No special shoes required or heavy balls.

Chess Players Tuesdays, 1 pm

Ping Pong Wednesdays 1–3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am–2 pm. Contact Eileen Billings, 678-1684.

Party Bridge Wednesdays, 12:30 pm. Must RSVP by 2 pm Monday afternoon.

Beginning Bridge Class Wednesdays, 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.

Bingo!

Thursdays, 12:15–3:30 pm. Packet $4.

Soft cards for special games cost .50 cents each.

Cribbage Thursdays, 12:30–3 pm. Bring your cribbage boards.

Pinochle Tuesdays, 5:30 pm. Fridays, 12:30 pm.

Potluck lunch All Games are held at Oak Harbor Senior Center unless specified here.

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Valentine’s Day Social

Ryan Rodgers will playing all of your favorite love songs on his Saxophone.

Light refreshments.

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 2:30 till 3:30 pm

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Gift Basket Raffle to benefit Citizens Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) We will also be collecting “essential needs� items for CADA - Toiletries, paper products, baby supplies, etc.

RSVP at 360-279-2555

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february trips 4 – CAVALIA-Marymoor Park 6 – Angel of The Winds Casino 9 – Theo’s Chocolates-Fremont 14 – Tulalip Casino 21 – Skagit Casino 22 – Mystery Lunch 25 – Beauty & The Beast – Paramount

2012 – 2013 SEASON SEATTLE OPERA! The Power of The Human Voice This season Seattle Opera will offer Turandot, Fidelio, Cinderella, La Boheme, La Voix Humaine with Suor Angelica.

Cost is $370 for people 65 + and $418 for people under 65 for five operas. Save up to 28% over single ticket prices. Need $50 deposit by February 15 with balance

by May 1. Transportation is $28 due a week before each trip. Our seats are in First Tier at McCaw Hall. For more information stop by the Travel Desk.

Complete descriptions of all trips found in the 2012 Winter Travel Brochure!

EXTENDED TRAVEL FOR 2012:

OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY

CANADIAN TRAIN ODYSSEY

WITH GREAT AMERICAN STEAMBOAT COMPANY ON THE AMERICAN QUEEN 7 Days / 6 Nights ~ December 8, 2012 Enjoy a Mark Twain adventure with a little ‘Rollin’ On The River’! Nowhere can you embrace this special time of year more uniquely than aboard an elegant steamboat, decked out from stem to stern in Victorian holiday finery.

Rates are per person, double occupancy, and include roundtrip airfare from Seattle, one-night luxury hotel stay with full American Breakfast, and transfers to the ship before your cruise, ALL shore excursions, complimentary bottled water and soft drinks onboard, complimentary wines and beers with dinner onboard, Captain’s champagne welcome reception and gala dinner, hot and cold canapÊs at cocktail hour every evening, meals on board, port charges, government fees, and taxes. Final balance is due August 9, 2012. Brochures are available at the Travel Desk. Contact Roxann at 360-279-4583.

April 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.

PASSPORT REQUIRED. Brochures are available at the Travel Desk. Contact Pat at 360-279-4582.

NEW ENGLAND/CANADA CRUISE WITH PRINCESS CRUISES ON THE CARIBBEAN PRINCESS 8 Days / 7 Nights ~ October 20, 2012 Canada & New England cruise round trip from New York City. A great time for the Fall colors and Leaf Peeping. Includes half day tour of Boston & half day tour of Salem, Massachusetts. roundtrip airfare from Seattle, cruise, port charges, government fees, taxes, and transfers to/ from ship, Halloween Cocktail Party with Prizes for All! PASSPORT REQUIRED. Final balance is due July 6, 2012.

Brochures are available at the Travel Desk. Contact Roxann at 360-279-4583.

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS As of June 1, 2009 the U.S. government’s new rules took 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 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. For more information, or to make a passport application appointment, call 360-279-4580. For more information regarding WHTI & passports visit www.travel.state.gov.

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FEBRUARY 2012 For details or a comprehensive list of events, visit the Oak Harbor Senior Center at 51 SE Jerome Street or call 360-279-4580.

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8:30 – Yoga 9 – Anita’s Painting Class 9:30- Conditioning 9:30 – Nintendo Wii Bowling LUNCH 1 – Knitting Circle 1 – Dottie’s Painting Class 5 – Tai Chi

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9 – Lapidary 9 – Zumba Gold 9-12 – Wood Carving 10 – Travel Committee 1 – Japanese Women Group 1 – Chess 1 – Line Dance 6 – Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga 9 – Lapidary 9 – SHIBA 9:30- Conditioning LUNCH 12:30 – Ping Pong 12:30 – Party Bridge 1 – Beginning Bridge 1 - Intermediate Spanish 2 - Beginning Spanish For 3:30 - Hula 7 – Gem Club

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9 - Aerobic Exercises 9:30- Conditioning 9:30 – Nintendo Wii 9:30–3 – Foot Clinic Bowling (Day Break Bldg.)

10 –Creative Writing 10 – Managing Your 12:15–3:30 –Jack Pot Income In Retirement Bingo-Harbor Tower Village LUNCH 12:30 – Cribbage 12:30 – Party Bridge 1-3 – Backgammon 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 – SVC History Class 1 - Intermediate Spanish 7 – Wire Wrap 1 – Beginning Bridge 2 – Beginning Spanish For 3:30 - Hula

Happy 14 Valentine’s Day! 15 9 – Lapidary 9 – Zumba Gold 9-12 – Wood Carving 9:30 - Nintendo Wii Bowling 9:30–3 – Foot Clinic (Day Break Bldg.)

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8:30 – Yoga 9 – Lapidary; SHIBA 9:30- Conditioning 10- Hearing Seminar LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 - Intermediate Spanish 1 – Beginning Bridge 2 – Beginning Spanish 3:30 - Hula 5 – Senior Night Out!

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9 - Aerobic Exercises 9:30 – Nintendo Wii Bowling 10 –Creative Writing 12:15–3:30 –Jack Pot Bingo-Edward Jones 12:30 – Cribbage 1 – SVC History Class 1-3 – Acey-Deucey 7 – Wire Wrap

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9- Quilting 9:30 – Tai Chi LUNCH 12:30 – Pinochle 2 – Group Health

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle 2 – Saturday Matinee– “Valentines Day” at the Oak Harbor Library

47th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show 9am-5pm at the Senior Center

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10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

9-4 – Driver’s Safety Class

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foreign soil. Books will be available for sale and signing, or for checkout from the library.

MYSTERY BOOK LOVERS...........Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3 pm Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of books by Louise Penny. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

OAK HARBOR BOOK CLUB...........Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 pm Share your love of reading! Join the discussion of “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Books available for check-out at the library. All are welcome.

MUSIC IN THE STACKS

Mondays at 3 pm

Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Monday, February 6 - Featured Artist: Eddie McGehee In the summer of 1938, John Steinbeck began work on “The Grapes of Wrath.” At the same time, folksinger Woody Guthrie was traveling through the migrant camps of central California and writing songs about what he saw. These songs became a landmark recording, “Dust Bowl Ballads.” These two works of art vividly tell the story of the Depression-era dust bowl migrants. Eddie McGehee weaves together readings from the “The Grapes of Wrath” and live performances of songs from the “Dust Bowl Ballads” to bring this remarkable history to life.

Monday, February 13 - Featured Artist: Ali Marcus Brighten the dark days of winter with folk-inspired songwriter Ali Marcus. Her guitar-and-harmonica combo is full of energy and good news, or at least, bad news delivered in an upbeat manner.

Monday, February 27 - Featured Artist: Chris Brokaw Relax and enjoy the finger picking delights of acclaimed guitarist Chris Brokaw as he plays Pre-WWII country blues songs.

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>february interest groups Project Linus

Whidbey Island Stamp Club

“The best kind of sleep under heaven above, is under a blanket handmade with love�. Project Linus has several kits (quilts or afghans) for volunteer “Blanketeers� to create into blankets for children. For more information contact Lisa Anderson at 360-320-4634.

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

New England Group Will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 am at CafĂŠ Bella. Call Evelyn at 6755106.

W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meet h at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire station just north of Crosby Rd. Next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 1 pm. Our speaker will be Gary Zimmerman of the Fiske Library. He will discuss accessing digital books on the Internet. There will be information for all levels of searchers, as well as refreshments and raffles. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock at 675-4086, randr.hancock@frontier.com for more information.

MAC Computer Seminar Monthly seminar scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 1 pm.

The Bridge | February 2012 Do 1 Nice Thing Ideas for February 1 - Save the date, January 31, 2012.

First packing party of the year for our military in Afghanistan. Blue tub outside Roxann’s office with list on what to bring, or call Helen at 679-9139.

Lapidary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9 am.

Whidbey Island Gem Club Will meet Wednesday, Feb. 1 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 at 679-9397.

Wire Wrap Thursdays at 7 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 at 6759396.

Quilting Group Friday mornings, 9 am.

Congratulations to Wayne Hansen for bowling a 300 game! He had 29 strikes in a row! Way to go Wayne! He is a member of the Striking Tremors +1 Bowling Team at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey Island Fun supportive people with common interests. Monthly dinner at NAS Whidbey Chief Petty Officer’s Club the second Friday of the month at 5 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp at 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis at 6753171 for dinner location.

North Whidbey Coupon Club North Whidbey Coupon Club will meet for our “Clip n’ Chat� meetings at the Oak Harbor

2 - HELP HOUSE is now serving over 600 families each month.

Your donation of peanut butter, tuna, or macaroni and cheese will be greatly appreciated. (Drop off at the Senior Center or Help House) 3 - “How’s it going�? Reach out to someone. You never know what might happen.

Chamber of Commerce Fridays, 9:30–11:30 am and Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30–11:30 am. We love your donations of coupons, brought to the senior center or the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. We invite volunteer “clippers� to join us at the “Clip n’ Chat� meetings, who’d like to help us supply coupons to military families. Bring your coffee and join us for fun, money-saving conversation. For more information, 360-675-2338.

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health briefs & helpful info Senior Services of Island County

Foot Care Clinic

Information and assistance for seniors: job bank, free notary service and more. Call 675-0311.

Appointments are available for Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 14. To make an appointment, call the front desk at 279-4580.

Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.

HEALTH INFORMATION Living with Grief: Information and Support The Grief Support Group will meet Monday, Feb. 13 from 1-2:30 pm. Find healing and hope, and learn about helpful resources. Open to adults who have experienced the death of someone significant. Especially suitable for people who have recently had a loss. No charge.

No pre-registration. For more information, please phone Hospice of the Northwest, 360814-5550.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets the first Thursday of the month from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Meeting House, just west of Home Place Special Care Center, 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. Call 360-279-2555.

Parkinson’s Support Group Feb. 3 at Cherry Hill Club House, 547 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor. Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Mondays, Feb. 13 and 27 from 1-3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 2794580.

Vision Impaired Support Group Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 2 pm. For more information, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBA Appointments are available on Wednesdays, from 9–11:30 am For appointments call the senior center at 279-4580.

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Living With Loss This seminar is designed to help you work through the normal and needed process of grief that follows the death of a loved one.

We are not alone in our grief. For many of us it is strengthening and comforting to gather with others who know the depth and “work� of grief. Together, with the use of videos and group discussion, we explore ways of coping with life’s changes, ways to remember our loved one, and ways that lead us toward growth and healing. March 6 – April 10, 2012 (Every Tuesday evening 6:30 - 8:30 pm for 6 weeks) at Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room B. There is no cost for this seminar. To register: Call Dave Bieniek, BCC Bereavement Coordinator for Home Health Care & Hospice of WGH, at 678-7656 or 321-7656, ext 8245.

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