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LIFE . HEALTH . HAPPINESS

“If you think your hearing has changed, you are probably right. If you think no one else has noticed, you are probably wrong,” so the Audiology Awareness Campaign slogan reads. May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. As part of National Day of Hearing Testing, Jeanette Fiorini, of Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service, will give a presentation on Monday, May 16 at 1:00 pm. Find out what’s new in the field of hearing aids.

Jeanette will follow up with free hearing screenings on Friday, May 20, 1-3:00 pm and Monday, May 23 from 10:00 am – Noon.

This is an opportunity to find out if you are one of the 25 million Americans who have decreased hearing. Please RSVP to 279-4580.

NEW CLASS – THE FAINT HEARTED PAINTER

Join this fun multi-media painting class, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, with instructor, Deon Matzen. Choose watercolor, acrylic, or oil (we will have a non toxic classroom for those with solvent sensitivities). Deon has been teaching painting for the past twelve years at Skagit Valley College and Senior Services of Island County at Bayview. Instruction is on an individual basis at the skill level of the student, beginning thru advanced. To see her work go to www.theruralgallery.com.

Classes will be in 4 sessions from 9-11:30 am on Wednesdays starting June 1. Each session is $65-Members/$75-Non-Members, payable at the first class. Materials list available at the Center.

• First session: June 1, 15, 22, & 29. (skipping June 8) • Second session: July 6, 13, 20 & 28.

• Third session: August 3, 17, 24, & 31. (skipping August 10).

RSVP by calling 279-4580. Limit 12 per session.

NORTH TO ALASKA!

Join Helen Bates Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00 pm for information on our, 7 Day Alaska Cruise, aboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam, roundtrip from Seattle. Trip is scheduled for September 18, 2001. Cruise Glacier Bay National Park, visit Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Rates include Roundtrip Transfers from Oak Harbor to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal, Cabin accommodations, All meals in the Main Dining Room, Buffets and Room Service, Passports required. $350 per person deposit is due at time of booking. Your deposit is refundable until the final payment date of 6/5/11. Brochures available at the Travel Desk. For more information, RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580.

Older Americans: Connecting the Community

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he theme of this year’s celebration—Older Americans: Connecting the Community—pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities. Their shared histories, diverse experiences, and wealth of knowledge have made our culture, economy, and local character what they are today.

Older Americans help one another by delivering meals, helping with home repair, assisting with shopping, and offering companionship, counseling, and care. Their efforts remind us that when older adults are active and engaged in their communities, everyone benefits.

The theme also highlights the many ways technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier and more engaged lives.

Technology troubling you? The

Applebee’s dining out fundraiser Event Invite all of your Friends & Family to dine with us any time on Wednesday, May 4 and Applebee’s will donate 15% of the proceeds to the Oak Harbor Senior Center. (To-Go and Carside To-Go orders will be applied!) Pick up your flyer (Ticket) at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. You must have a Ticket for the Senior Center to receive 15%. This offer is good only at the Applebee’s Restaurant at 31810 State Route 20 in Oak Harbor. A fun, tasty way to raise funds and best of all no dishes to wash!

Wii Bowling in video game tournament The Oak Harbor Senior Center’s Nintendo Wii Bowling Team, will be participating in the Community Connection Video Game Tournament. The U.S. Administration on Aging in partnership with the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a program of the National Council on Aging, is inviting senior centers all across the country to compete in this fun activity designed to encourage health and exercise while also promoting connections among seniors in the community. Using the interactive Nintendo Wii video game consoles, participating groups will hold tournaments within their senior centers. At the end of two rounds of play the senior centers with the highest average score in Wii bowling will be publically recognized by the U.S. Administration on Aging. The highest scoring player from each team will be announced on the Older Americans Month Web site after each round of play. GO TEAM!

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Sno-Isle Library is helping older Americans connect with family, friends and grandchildren. Classes in computers, cell phones, mp3 players, digital cameras and anything else you need help with, is available with the experts at the library. Call them at 675-5115 to “Book A Librarian”.

From Mary Campbell, Managing Librarian, “We have observed that many seniors are using the library’s free online e-books with their eReaders. They are perfect for people who travel, who want to be able to adjust text size whenever they want, and who just enjoy reading books in a convenient way! Book a Librarian sessions are ideal for those who want to learn how to download books”.

Check out the Oak Harbor Senior Center calendar of events to celebrate Older Americans Month!

Harbor Tower Village will help us celebrate with a special treat of fresh

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fruit on Jackpot Bingo on Thursday, May 12 at 12:15. Sign up for health screenings, trips, and a video game tournament. Join us and Connect with others!

The Five Wishes program

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hat would your wish be if something were to happen to you? Hospice of the Northwest and HomePlace are sponsoring a presentation on Aging with Dignity’s “5 Wishes” Program at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Tuesday, May 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 am. The Five Wishes program is an easy to use living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. The Five Wishes can help you and your family by: • It assists you in talking with your family, friends and doctor about how you want to be treated if you become seriously ill.

• It protects your family from having to make hard choices without knowing your wishes should you become seriously ill.

• It enables you to know and understand the wishes of you family and friends, so that you can be there for them when they need you most.

This is a simplified version for Advance Directives, which addresses personal end of life wishes. Jill Boudreau, Community Liaison for Hospice will present the program and provide the booklets and handouts. Wendy Sines, Community Relations Director of HomePlace will provide folders, pens, nametags and light refreshments. The program is free. RSVP by calling the Center at 2794580. Seating is limited to 20 people.

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The Bridge | May 2011

National Hearing Month THE SHORTEST DISTANCE “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

BY ROXANN DUNN-TERRY We’ve all heard the joke about the husband who suspected his wife had a hearing loss, so he decided to test her.

While she was in the kitchen fixing dinner one night, he asked her a question in a normal tone voice. After waiting a few minutes and no answer, he asked her again a little louder. Still no answer. So he called out a third time, even louder. This time

the wife came out of the kitchen and said, “What? I’ve answered you three times.

What do you want?”

Sadly, I think the time has come for Mr. Volunteer. The good news is, I don’t think he’s ignoring me. I was beginning to think it was selective hearing – the kind kids practice. My mom taught me how to recognize selective hearing. When my son was a toddler, for some reason I thought he might have a hearing loss. I would have to ask him several times to pick up his toys or not go out of the front yard.

I thought for sure he was deaf. One day while he was playing in another room, mom told me to whisper I had a chocolate chip cookie. My first reaction was “Oh boy! Mom’s chocolate chip cookies!” She just looked at me, sighed and said “Not for you. Just whisper, you have a chocolate chip cookie. See what he does.” I thought

my poor mother is concerned too about his deafness. I whispered very quietly, “I have a chocolate chip cookie.” We waited, and suddenly, a miracle right before my eyes.

My three year old was crawling onto my lap wanting a cookie too. He was healed. I was so relieved. I started to cry. My mom just looked at me, shook her head and said, “Huh uh, just what I thought. Selective hearing.”

My daughter was another story. She did have a hearing loss. When Mr. Volunteer was in the Navy, daddy was not a sailor, he was a Popeye. She had tubes in her ears for many years until she was an adult and could function without them.

But she still has trouble if there are too many people talking at the same time. We raised her knowing that she could hear Mr. Volunteer’s voice (deeper) better than mine (higher). We learned techniques

> MAY EVENT SPOTLIGHT BEGINNING COUNTRY DANCE CLASS

Charlie Moore – the “Dancin’ DJ” of DJs Unlimited will be offers Beginning Country Dance from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday evenings in the Senior Center Ballroom. Lessons are $5.00 single/$9.00 a couple! If you are a Member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center, the price is $4.00 / $8.00!! Learn basic country dance steps such as the Waltz, 2-Step, Polka, East Coast Swing and several Line dances.

For information and to register for class, call Charlie at 360 969-1546 or email djsunlimited@whidbey.net.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

Come fiddle around with the Old Time Fiddlers for some great music and fun Friday, May 6 at 6:30 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.

Great family fun!

COUNTRY DANCE

A “Country Dance” will be held Friday, May 13 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm, including a variety of workshops, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is $5.00 /person or $9.00 /couple, $1.00 discount for Senior Center Members. Open to the Public.

MEMORY SCREENING

A memory screening will be conducted

by Susan Walker, MA from Whidbey General Hospital on Tuesday, May 10 from 12 – 2:00 pm. Screenings are free. To make an appointment, call the Center at 279-4580. Note: A memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional.

SENIOR NIGHT OUT

Join Nina and the gang at Seabolt’s, for an evening of food and friendship, on Wednesday, May 18. Meet at 5:00 pm.

RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, by May 13. (Gratuities not included.)

WGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Monday, May 23 at 1:00 pm. Featuring speaker from Whidbey General Hospital.

FRUGAL FRIENDS COFFEE CHAT Join “Whidbey’s Frugalista”, Amy Hannold, for a morning of money-saving ideas and inspiration,Wednesday, May 25, 10:00 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Bring your questions on where to find the best deal for what you’re

theBridge EDITOR | Roxann Dunn-Terry Reach The Bridge via mail at: 51 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Business Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Send comments/suggestions to rdunn-terry@oakharbor.org.

To advertise, call 360-675-6611.

shopping for. We’ll help you spend less on items from your budget! Amy will point you in the right direction and help you get the most from your money. Concerns regarding consumer issues and “wiserconsumer” resources will also be featured. You can email your questions ahead of time, if desired, to hannolds@ comcast.net. RSVP, 279-4580.

LIVE IN CONCERT: ALI MARCUS

Anacortes musician Ali Marcus shares her traditional folk inspired songs on guitar and harmonica. Great entertainment for the whole family! Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Library. Funded

by Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. For more information, please call 675-5115.

GROUP HEALTH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

A Group Health representative will be at the Center on Friday, May 27 at 2 pm, to present the Medicare Advantage plans/ products that Group Health has available beginning January 1, 2011. RSVP, 279-4580.

BACKYARD CHICKENS AT CITY HALL Join Laura Faley, owner of Hidden

necessary for communicating.

For a while lately, I was beginning to think Mr. Volunteer was ignoring me.

I would give him verbal directions for fixing dinner. He would call me to find out what he was suppose to do. Maybe he just misses me. Maybe he wants to hear my voice. Finally after this happening several times, I got cranky. (Me? Oh yes.) “Are you listening to what I said?” came out of my mouth too many times for marital harmony. The TV is too loud when he’s watching. He’s not whispering sweet nothings in my ear. Everyone else can hear it too. His indoor voice is getting to be more outdoors. He used to say I had a lovely voice when I sang very quietly and preferably out the window. Guess who gets to keep the windows rolled up when she’s singing the Oldies? It’s time for the gentle talk. We’re getting older. Our parents were right. We’re going deaf after all these years of listening to our Rock music.

Meadow Ranch in the Skagit Valley, to learn how to raise chickens in your backyard. Part of the Green Living Series to teach fun ways to save money and have earth-friendly adventures in your kitchen and backyard. Held Tuesday, May 10, at 5:30 pm at Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Dr. For more information, please call 675-5115.

INTRO TO YOUR NEW ONLINE LIBRARY CATALOG – STARRING POLARIS This hands-on class will get you started using your new online library catalog, Polaris. Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Library. With Polaris you can create your own username and password, and get better search results to find books, CDs, DVDs, and other library items.

Updated tools let you freeze holds, create reading lists, and more. For adults and teens. For more information, please call 675-5115.

18TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TEA

Help honor the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library with good food, conversation, and world flute music by master flutist and cultural storyteller, Gary Stroutsos. Thursday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Library. For more information, please call 675-5115.

{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

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.

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 reflect 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 Whidbey News Times.

May 2011 | The Bridge

health briefs & helpful info National Senior Health & Fitness Day

assignment. Monthly meetings offer on-going education, sharing of case assignments, and good fellowship. If you feel you would be interested in volunteering, please call Dave Bieniek, Volunteer Coordinator at 6787605 or 321-6659.

Wednesday, May 25,2011 - There is a fountain of youth. Millions have discovered it — the secret to feeling better and living longer. It’s called staying active. All it takes is finding a program that works for you and stickHEALTH INFORMATION: ing with it. No matter how active you Alzheimer’s Support Group are right now, you’ll find a program Meets the first Thursday of the that’s right for you, check us out! month from 2:30-4:430 pm at the Senior Services Of Island County Information and Assistance for Se- Meeting House, just west of HomePlace Special Care Center, 171 SW 6th niors: Job Bank, Free Notary Service Ave., Oak Harbor. Call 360-279-2555. and more– call 675-0311.

Seeking Hospice & Home Health Parkinson’s Support Group May 6 at Cherry Hill Club House, Visiting Volunteers The Home Health Care & Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital is seeking volunteers to visit with patients and families. Volunteers are trained by our staff and equipped for this rewarding work. The work may include providing respite for the caregiver, companionship for the patient, light housework and meal preparation, or running errands for the family. The work may also involve being with patients at the end of their life which is a great privilege. Volunteers typically spend two to fours hours a week on their

Do 1 Nice Thing Ideas for May

547 NW 12th Loop, Oak Harbor.

Group facilitator is Carolyn Hansen, 279-1785.

Foot Care Clinic

Appointments are available for Tuesday, May 31. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers’ Cove.

Grief Support Group

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 North

west. Call 360-814-5589 for more information.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service

2. Donate tuna, macaroni and cheese, or any canned goods to Help House. There is a basket outside Roxann’s office.

Linda Haddon,

NEWS FROM THE TOWER

By Ann Votava

Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Friday, May 20 from 1-3:00 p.m. and Monday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. For an appointment call the Center, 2794580.

Vision Impaired Support Group Tuesday, May 17 at 2:00 pm. For more information, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBA

Appointments 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.

Trusted by the Whidbey Island Community for nearly 49 years.

1. Smile at someone. You may be the only bright thing they see today.

3. May 10, there will be a packing party for a marine and his unit in northern Afghanistan. Call Helen at 679-9139 for the time. We sent three boxes to Carm in April, and have received a thank you back, saying how much he appreciated the boxes and appreciated anything we could send him. He specifically asked for cards and letters for other marines in his unit. They get to “civilization� about every two weeks. You can address you card or letter to “Any Marine� c/o SSgt Consolino, Carmen A.J., 2D Intel BN FWD, CI Co, HET 8, Unit 76650 FPO AE 09510-6650.

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Meet Raean Chastain

Caregiver Extraordinaire If you blink twice you might miss Raean. Raean Chastain is an extraordinary care giver at Harbor Tower Village. Her ability to handle multiple tasks at a time is a true wonder. She thrives on a fast paced environment.

Raean was born in Yokosuka, Japan to Maria and Kevin Chastain. The family moved to Oak Harbor, Washington in June of 2001. When Raean was 18 she helped her family care for an ailing uncle. It was this experience that peaked Raean’s interest in nursing.

Raean is currently enrolled in the LPN program and hopes to graduate within the next two years. It is a privilege for Harbor Tower Village to be a part of Raean’s nursing career. After she graduates she hopes to find a challenging, fast paced job in a prominent Seattle hospital.

Making a positive difference is someone else’s life every day is Raean’s favorite part of the job.

No service to the residents is too big or too small... She always goes the extra mile. Raean even enjoys coming to help at events on her days off.

When she is not at Harbor Tower, Raean enjoys taking her dog to the park and spending time with her family and friends.

Please feel free to stop by and meet Raean. The first 10 people who visit Whidbey Coffee, located on Highway 20 next to Wendy’s in Oak Harbor, and mention that Raean Chastain is a caregiver extraordinaire will receive a free latte. See you at Harbor Tower Village and Whidbey Coffee.

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learn&grow Fun Fitness

A Fun Fitness program conducted

by North End Fitness for people 50 years of age and older.

SPRING SCHEDULE: Yoga – M & W, 8:30 am (Earlier time) Chair Conditioning (Seated Aerobics) - M & W, 9:30 am Aerobics – T & TH, 9:00 am Zumba Gold – F, 11:15 am (held at

Wood Carving

Tuesdays 9:00 am with instructor Dick Weber. Classes are $5.00 a session and open to all levels of carving experience. New students welcome.

Line Dance

Tuesdays, 1:00 pm with instructor

The Bridge | May 2011 Tai Chi & Qigong

Jill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mondays at 5:30 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. To register, call Jill at 6751464.

Spanish For Seniors

Conversational Spanish, Wednesdays with Al Enriquez.

Intermediates at 1:00 pm, Beginners at 2:00 pm. Maximum ten students.

Costs: $30 a month payable first day of class. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

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$25 Jackpot Bingo Games

Feel Lucky? Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo game on Thursday, May 12, and Banner Bank on May 26. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available at intermission for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15 – 3:00 pm.

Nintendo Wii Bowling

First 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.

Ping Pong

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

-For $25, take all these classes and unlimited use of the North End Fitness Center and Excalibur Gym which is open 24 hours a day.

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

Wednesdays 1-3:00 pm and Saturdays 10 am-2:00 pm. Contact Eileen Billings, 678-1684.

Party Bridge

Wednesdays, 12: 30 pm. Must RSVP by 4 p.m. 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.

Watercolor Class

Mondays, 1-4:00 pm Joan Brosnahan, instructor, Cost is $5/ class payable to teacher.

games &fun

Jerry Scheppers. $10.00 a monthMembers. No partners needed.

Over sixty people enjoyed High Tea with Christine Orme and heard tales of behind-the-scenes at Buckingham Palace.

Cribbage

Thursdays, 12:30 – 3:00 pm. Bring your cribbage boards.

Pinochle

Fridays, 12:30 pm. Potluck lunch.

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

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8:30 – Yoga 9:30- Conditioning 9 – Lapidary; SHIBA 10 – Alaska Cruise Presentation LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 - Intermediate Spanish For Seniors 1 – Beginning Bridge 2 – Beginning Spanish For Seniors 3 – Hula

9:30- Conditioning 9 – Lapidary; SHIBA LUNCH 12:30 – Party Bridge 12:30 – Ping Pong 1 - Intermediate Spanish For Seniors 1 – Beginning Bridge 2 – Beginning Spanish For Seniors 3 – Hula 5 – Senior Night Out!

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The Taste Results Are In! And the winner is...

Honeymoon Bay Café’s Blend “Reveille Reveille” won the Brewer’s Taste Test!

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

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Quilt Raffle

Members of the Oak Harbor Center Piecers display the beautiful quilt the have made to raffle. The quilt design is called Magic Circles and is made from donated material. Tickets are $1.00 and may be purchased at the Center. Drawing will be held at the Anniversary event planned for September 8. All proceeds go towards supporting programs at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

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May trips 4 – Applebee’s Fundraiser 5 – Mother’s Day High Tea & Christianson’s Nursery 9 – Silver Reef Casino 11 – Whidbey’s Wine & Rhodies 14 – Seattle Choice 15 – The Magic Flute-Seattle Opera 17 – Bellingham Choice Day 19 – Mary Poppins The Musical 23 – Tulalip Casino 25 – Mystery Lunch 30 – Iron Curtain - Everett

The Bridge | May 2011 For a complete description of all trips, see the Spring 2011 Travel Brochure.

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS As 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.

QUINAULT BEACH RESORT & CASINO & THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION June 21 - 22, 2011 Cost: $141 - double-member / $197 single-member   Depart: 7:30 AM Return: 7-7:30 PM We’re heading to Ocean Shores to begin our adventure at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. The resort is located directly on the beach. Great for beach combing. Ocean View rooms are tastefully decorated. (Smoking & Non-smoking

available. Let us know at time of sign up.) There’s a heated swimming pool, hot tub and exercise facility. Enjoy dining at Emily’s Oceanfront Restaurant. Try your luck at the international style casino featuring the latest electronic gaming machines and a complete array of table games. The next morning we head to Olympia, the state’s capitol. Enjoy Washington’s beautiful state capitol and see the elegant architecture of the Governor’s Mansion. After the Capitol Tour, we’ll enjoy lunch at The Olive Garden then tour the Governor’s Mansion. There are 26 rooms embellished in French, American and British antique decor. Get a peek of acres of beautiful landscaping of seasonal floral displays at the Capitol. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk and stand during the tours. When signing up for this trip, be sure to use your legal name so it’ll match up with your I.D.. which you need to bring for security purposes. 16 seats. Sign up with a $50 deposit.

Final payment June 1.

MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL at the Paramount, Seattle Thursday,  May 19 , 2011 Cost: $85 Members/$115 Non-members  Departure: 11am/Return: 6:30 – 7:00 pm MARY POPPINS is bringing magic to the stage. Featuring  the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the  most popular Disney films of all time plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft. Get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post calls “a perfect piece of musical theater!� It will be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  No host dinner stop at the Country Buffet . Ticket & transportation. 20 tickets. Sign up with deposit by April 15 with final payment due May 1.

NORTH TO ALASKA! 7 DAY ALASKA CRUISE Round Trip From Seattle Join Helen & Ken Bates  for  our, 7 Day Alaska Cruise, aboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam, round trip from Seattle. Trip is scheduled for September 18 - 25, 2011. Cruise Glacier Bay National Park, visit Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria.

Rates include Round trip Transfers from Oak Harbor to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal, Cabin accommodations, All meals in the Main Dining Room, Buffets and Room Service, Passports required. $350 per person deposit is due at time of booking.

Your deposit is refundable until the final payment date of 6/5/11. Credit Cards Accepted. For more information, Â RSVP Helen at 675-4201.

BRANSON MUSICAL HOLIDAY November 10 - 14, 2011 Our Branson Musical Holiday Trip, with Collette Vacations, is scheduled for November 10 - 14, 2011. Christmas in the Ozarks is like no other; the air is aglow with holiday spirit and cheer. You will enjoy an array of fabulous Christmas performances, all unique and spectacular in their own right. Highlights include The Hughes Brothers; Silver Dollar City where an 1892 Christmas will unfold before your eyes; Andy Williams; Doug Gabriel; Stone Hill Winery; SIX-voted Branson’s Best Show; Yakov Smirnoff; Showboat Branson Belle; 5 Meals; Cancellation Waiver and Insurance; Hotel Transfers and Round Trip Air from Seattle. If we have 10 or more, round trip transportation between Oak Harbor and SeaTac included. Cost: $1,759 Double; $2,059 Single; $1,729 Triple. Stop by for a brochure. Deposit of $310

by July 10. Limit 20 seats. *SIGN UP BONUS – Sign up with deposit April 27 – May 6 and receive a $50 discount on trip. (Credit Cards accepted) Call Pat for more information at 279-4582.

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Will meet Tuesday, May 17, at 11:30 am at Whidbey Country Club. Call Evelyn at 6755106.

W.I.G.S. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meet the second Tuesday of the month at 2720 Heller Rd., at the fire station just north of Crosby Rd. Next meeting is May 10, at 1:00 pm. Our program is Bobbi Sandberg who will discuss cloud computing and how to use web applications for your research (FREE FREE FREE !!!) [and anything else you have questions about.] She is a favorite and one of our most knowledgeable in genealogical research and use of computer. If anyone can get you excited about your research, she can. Bring your questions. There will be information for all levels of searchers, as well as refreshments and raffles. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock at 6754086, randr.hancock@frontier.com for more information, or Gordon Garnhart garnhart@ whidbey.net, 360-240-8875; or Betty Leitch 675-3722, bibele@comcast.net.

MAC Computer Seminar Next seminar is Tuesday, May 10 at 1:00 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 Club Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. New members welcome. Free evaluations on stamp collections provided.

Contact Lee Dougherty, 675-9674.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am.

Whidbey Island Gem Club Will meet Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 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 Wrap Thursdays 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.

Quilting Group Friday mornings, 9:00 am.

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 5:00 pm. Every Sunday, Call Phyllis Hofkamp, 675-3628 for breakfast location and call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for dinner location.

Book Group Share your love of reading with Oak Harbor’s Highly Evolved Literary League, Thursday, May 12, 6:00 pm. This month’s book is “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet�. Books available for check-out at the library. All are welcome. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. For more information, please call 675-5115.

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Mystery Book Lovers: Faye Kellerman @ the Oak Harbor Library

Share your love of mysteries, Thursday, May 26, at 3:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Library. Join the discussion of books by Faye Kellerman. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. For more information, please call 675-5115.

North Whidbey Coupon Club North Whidbey Coupon Club meets every Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 am, at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Its “open house� style: guests are welcome to come by anytime between those hours, bring their coffee and get some great $saving info. North Whidbey Coupon Club will meet on Saturday, May 14, 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. The clubs are free, open to current couponers and those new to coupons. Whidbey Coupon Clubs are a part of Whidbey Island’s “Coupons For Our Community� project which provides coupons and money-saving skills to families in our communities. You can support “Coupons For Our Community� by donating your weekend coupon inserts. Donation boxes are located at Albertsons and the Oak Harbor Senior Center. For more information call Amy at 360-675-2338.

Providing Quality Memory Care for Whidbey Island Since 1999

5-Wishes Program (Co-sponsored by Hospice of the NW)

Tuesday, May 24th 1 pm, Oak Harbor Senior Center Class size limited Pre-registration Required

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Sloppy Joe on Wheat Bun Tuna Patty & Rice Pilaf Taco Salad w/Salsa Club Sandwich w/Swiss Cheese Parmesan Chicken w/Marinara

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Open Faced Turkey Sandwich Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce Vegetarian Chili & Coleslaw Chef's Salad w/Ham & Turkey

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Fish Sandwich w/Lettuce Claudia's Peanut Butter Soup Four Cheese Pasta Bake Chef's Choice Oven 'Fried' Chicken

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30 Memorial Day: Meal Sites Closed 31 Salad Bar w/Variety of Vegetables 30 Oven 'Fried' Chicken

meal sites & hours Cam Bey Apartments 50 N. Main, Coupeville Mon.-Fri. at noon 360-678-4886

Oak Harbor Senior Center 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor Mon., Wed., Fri. at 11:45 a.m.

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