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North Whidbey’s 50-Plus Crowd
February 2013 | Vol. 4 | Issue 10
life . health . happiness
Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance
AARP TAX-AIDE
Free tax return preparation and e-filing service, for taxpayers with low and moderate income, will be held at the Oak Harbor Library, Mondays from 9:30 am–2:30 pm and Tuesdays from 1–6 pm, Feb. 4 thru April 9, (no service Feb. 18). Priority will be given for people age 60 and up. Call 360-678-3000 to schedule an appointment. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr.
BUILDING SUCCESS IN RELATIONSHIPS
A series of three workshops, led by Jerome Rosen, M.Ed., LMFT, is designed for those who have participated in the Love Later in Life and Communication seminars, and others who want to strengthen their relationships. You will further develop and refine skills to help you make good decisions in choosing and strengthening relationships. Workshops will be at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Wednesdays, Feb. 6,13, and 20 from 1-2:30 pm. The fee is $10 per workshop or $25 for all three. RSVP by calling 279-4580.
OAK HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Oak Harbor’s new Police Chief is planning to re-organize the Citizens On Patrol and is looking for Volunteers interested in working with the Oak Harbor Police. People interested in volunteer opportunities and helping to protect their homes and neighborhoods, are encouraged to put their names on the Interest Sheet by calling the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 279-4580. A meeting is planned for March. Coming soon to a neighborhood near you! Neighborhood Watch, an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within their neighborhoods.
Join in the fun at Harbor Tower Village at the Annual Valentine’s Dance.
Dust off those dancing shoes, and find that special red dress! You won’t want to miss this fun filled evening of dancing to the fabulous music of Oak Harbor’s own, “Nic Nicholai” as he takes us back in time with the captivating tunes of yesteryear! Harbor Tower Village and the Oak Harbor Harbor Senior Center are co-hosting this exciting event at Harbor Tower Village, Thursday, Feb. 14 from 7-9 pm. Grab your dancing partner, or find one here. We will have Navy Volunteers from VAQ 136, NAS Whidbey Island on hand to guarantee you an enchanted evening. Our dining staff, under the professional guidance of Leonilla Peoples, will prepare an amazing assortment of mouthwatering treats to tantalize your taste buds. If you aren’t a dancer, come anyway and just enjoy this special evening of incredible music, heavenly food and fun! Two dollar donation for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Island County.
Book signing with author Penny Holland Come hear author Penny Holland share the story behind her recently released picture book, “The Adoption of Boris,” on Monday, Feb. 11 at 1 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. The story behind the creation of the book is touching. The love for dinosaurs Peggy saw in her adopted son Chris’s eyes, inspired Peggy to write the first draft in 1979. The story of young Chris adopting a toy dinosaur, Boris, was meant to help children understand adoption. Eleanor Holland did the paintings for “The Adoption of Boris” as a surprise for Penny in 1979. “I never was able to get it published or get anyone interested so it sat in my closet all these years,” Peggy said. Most children’s books publishers insist on finding their own illustrator for the text. She couldn’t imagine the book without Eleanor’s images, so she self-published through Amazon CreateSpace. Chris died in 1996 at the age of 21. Chris was a natural born artist and when cleaning out Chris’s apartment after his death, she found the book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” Intrigued, she took it home and started doing the exercises. She fell in love with art, too, and her paintings
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The Cold & Flu season is upon us. It runs from October thru May. Take good care of yourself - some health protection tips: get your flu shot; wash hands frequently; avoid touching eyes and mouth; eat more fruits and vegetables; drink enough liquids; get plenty of sleep; stay 6–10 feet away from sick people; avoid large crowds. For the sake of others, please stay home if you are sick.
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PLEASE STAY HOME!
Meet author Penny Holland and Boris with their new book. can be viewed at pennyholland.com. Peggy is a member of Dottie Sander’s Monday afternoon art class held at the Center. “The Adoption of Boris” will be available for $10 (includes tax) at the signing. Peggy will personally autograph your copy. The book can be purchased from Wind and Tide Bookshop in Oak Harbor, Kingfisher Books and Honey Bear in Coupeville, Moonraker Book Store in Langley, Amazon.com, pennyholland.com and other online booksellers. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 279-4580.
48th annual rock & gem show
Come see Knapping and Primitive Tools at the Sweetheart of Gems Show.
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The Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show will be at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 and 10. Hours are 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am - 4 pm on Sunday. Vendors this year include Bend Beads, Natural Gold and Jade, RRR Sunstones, Colonial Lapidary, the Opal Guy, R & T Crystals and Ludermann’s Lapidary. Members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club have been cutting, grinding,
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polishing and sanding, in preparation. This event showcases collections of jewelry and other artifacts members have created. Demonstrations will be on-going both days in Silver Smithing, Cabbing and Intarsia, Stone Bead Making, Wire Wrapping, Knapping and Primitive Tools. There will be hourly door prizes, food snacks, displays, club rock sales, finished jewelry and
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