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Les Schwab is sponsoring an ‘All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast’ to benefit the Meals On Wheels on North Whidbey program on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9-11 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Menu includes: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, or Milk. There will be several Door Prizes. Cost is $7 for Adults and $4 for 10 years and younger. Tickets are available in advance or at

the door. The public is invited.The Meals on Wheels,

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by Senior Services o f Island County are so important because they help seniors who are often alone, isolated, and can’t cook

or prepare a meal for themselves. It brings hope to seniors who are isolated and frail. The goal is to promote independence, prevent isolation and hunger, and preserve personal dignity. The Meals on Wheels delivery also provides a personal friendly visit where the seniors can stay connected to their volunteers thus the community.

If you would like to volunteer for this event, contact Roxann, 279-4583.

The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Island County (VLPIC) is sponsoring a Free Estate Planning Workshop on Monday, Sept. 24 at 1 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. The workshop will be presented by Attorney Douglass A. Saar, Law Office of Skinner and Saar. Learn about Wills, Probate, Will Alternatives, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives and more. No financial eligibility guidelines and open to everyone. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580.

Fall 2012 Travel Ice Cream Social sign upCome and enjoy an ice cream sundae and sign up

for Fall 2012 Travel on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 pm. Be among the first to know the new trips offered for Fall. The Fall Travel Brochure will be mailed to members of the Oak Harbor Senior Center. All others may stop by and pick up a brochure after September 14. Save on trip costs by renewing your membership. Remember, your out-of-town guests, or your guests under 50 will receive your member price on trips.You Scream, I Scream! We All Scream For Ice Cream &

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TRAVEL PRESENTATION IRELAND– March 2013GALAPAGOS ISLANDS–October 2013

Collette Tours will give a slide show presentation on these great trips Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 1 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Ireland’s trip brochure is here for you to pick up now and if interested, we will be taking deposits at this time or sooner if you wish to get in on this popular trip. Questions: contact Pat Gardner at pgardner@oakharbor.org or 360-279-4582.

COSTCO – MORE THAN BULK BUYING

The Burlington Costco will be here on Monday Sept. 17, at 1 pm with muffins, fruit & Costco information for all in attendance. They have new programs to share. Get a new Costco membership, special offer – join today and receive a Costco Cash Card. Renew or upgrade your membership that day and get a free gift! Costco will have a representative from the Pharmacy, Hearing Aid and Optical Departments. Look forward to a special day. RSVP by calling the Senior Center at 279-4580.

FREE EYE GLASS ADJUSTMENTS

Need your eye glasses adjusted? Need new nose pads, ear piece covers, loose screws? Come see Becky, from Island Eye Care, on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 11 am–1 pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. No appointment needed.

CRAFT FAIRIf you are interested in participating

in a Craft Fair at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, call Roxann at 279-4583. Possible date for the fair on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 & 17. Set-up would be Friday afternoon and Craft Fair will run from 6–8 pm and then Saturday, 9 am–3 pm. Cost to rent a table is $25. Will need at least 15 interested people by Oct. 1 before further planning is done.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

Volunteer Services, a Program of Senior Services Of Island County of Island County has a need for volunteer drivers to transport seniors and disabled to medical appointments.

APPLEBEE’S DINING OUT FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR OHSCInvite all of your Friends & Family to dine with us any time on Tuesday, Sept. 18 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 at 31810 State Route 20 in Oak Harbor. A fun, tasty way to raise funds and best of all no dishes to wash! Join Roxann in a bowl of her favorite Tomato Basil

Soup at 1 pm. (RSVP by calling 279-4583 so I know how many mozzarella sticks to order. I promise not to sing!)

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Estate planning workshop Neighborhood Watch ProgramComing soon o a neighborhood near you!

Neighborhood Watch is an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within their neighborhoods. If you are interested in learning more about Neighborhood Watch or would like to start a group in your neighborhood, please leave your contact information at the Front Desk of the Oak Harbor Senior Center or call the Center at 279-4580.. The Neighborhood Watch Program is being organized under the Oak Harbor Police Department.

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OLD TIME FIDDLERSThe Old Time Fiddlers will play Friday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 pm

at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is by donation to the Old Time Fiddlers. Everyone’s welcome.

COUNTRY LINE DANCE A “Country Line Dance” will be held Friday, Sept. 14 from

7-10 pm, at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Admission is $5.00 per person – $9.00 per couple, $1.00 discount for Senior Center Members. Open to the Public.

QUILTING FOR BEGINNERSLearn how to make a crib or lap size quilt using scraps. The

pattern is called “Jacobs Ladder.” It makes a wonderful throw. Requirements for class: 10 fat quarters of various materials; thread (white or black); sharp scissors and a sewing machine. Instructor will have everything else needed. One sewing machine will be available to share if needed. Workshop will run Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 & 24. Cost is $10 payable to instructor the first day. Any questions, call Jacee Stadler, 6758945. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

SENIOR NIGHT OUTSenior Night Out will meet at Flyers Restaurant, for fun,

friendship and great food on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Meet at 5 pm. RSVP by calling the Center, 279-4580, Sept. 14.

(Gratuities not included.)

FREE COMPUTER TRAININGPioneer Computers is now offering free computer training

for those ages 55 and over. Come in to view training videos on Windows 7 and applications such as Ancestry.com, eBay, Facebook, PayPal, Photoshop, iPad & iTunes and many, many more. Videos can be viewed as many times as you like. A comfortable chair and headphones are provided. Please call 679-3839 to schedule an appointment. We ask that you please limit yourself to 1- 2 hours at a time.

ACCESSORY SWAP PARTYAre you bored with the same jewelry and accessories?

Come to the Accessory Swap Party at the Oak Harbor Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10–11:30 am for an entertaining swap party. Bring your earrings, roaches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hats and scarves and swap them for something “gently used” but “new” to you. Bring one or ten items to swap, mix or match. Let us revive fashion conscious classy women…wear a hat and start the trend all over again-“women in hats”! Be prepared to swap your glamorous hat if someone fancies it. RSVP by calling the Center at 279-4580 or for information call Gloria at 682-2200 before 5:30 pm.

CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS!Looking for Book Lovers to create a new book club. Join

Karen Mueller, of Wind ‘n Tide Book Store, Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10 am at the Oak Harbor Senior Center to discuss the possibilities. New book club will meet once month, starting

in October (day and time to be determined) at the Wind ‘n Tide Book Store downtown. Bring your ideas for a reading list and meet new friends.

VETERAN’S DAY PARADEThe 1st Annual Oak Harbor Veteran’s Day Parade will be

held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Any veteran’s group or veteran interested in participating, please call Event Coordinator Terry Lacey at (360) 672-8339. Entry forms are available at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. They will need a description of your entry and number of participants, such as band, float, walking group, tractors, vintage car, motorcycle group. Please come and honor our Veteran’s, POW-MIA’s.

GREAT OAK HARBOR GIVEAWAY DAYKnown as the Free Community Clothing Swap, this twice-

yearly event is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in support of our community. Join us for this day of community spirit and FREE shopping for “New to You” items on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10am–3 pm. Everyone is welcome, whether they have items to bring or not. Please bring clothes and household items in clean, usable condition. Household items need to be in clean, working condition. Kids are welcome to bring a book to trade. Donations can be brought to the VFW Post in advance of the event or on September 8. On that day, all items will be inspected, sorted and then placed on categorized tables. Guests are welcome to take from the tables what they and their families can use. The VFW Post Hall is located on 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. For more information on this event: regarding donations, or to volunteer please call Amy Hannold 360-675-2338 or hannolds@comcast.net

> September eVent SpotlIght

So Worth The Wait!

‘Good things come to those who wait.’ I have always believed that. Never in my wildest dreams did I think waiting for something for forty-four years would be as wonderful as it was. Yes, I’m talking about my Impossible Dream coming true at the Whidbey Playhouse seeing Man of La Mancha. It truly was better than anything on Broadway.

Mr. Volunteer kept his promise even

if it took him thirty-eight years and I bought the tickets. We arrived, took our seats (loved the seats Janis!) and eagerly waited for the show. Just before the show began, a lady came over to us holding a copy of the Bridge – my article. Mr. Volunteer tells her I would be happy to autograph it for her. I gave him the elbow. She laughed and introduced herself as Rusty Hendrix (THE Director!!!!!). She wanted me to know that she and the cast had read my article and thought it was wonderful. They wanted to dedicate the night’s performance to me and Mr. Volunteer. I couldn’t believe it. I felt like a celebrity. I told her thank you and I was looking forward to the show.

The house lights dimmed and Rusty welcomed the audience. She told them a special guest was here tonight that they wanted to dedicate the performance to. Rusty then proceeded to tell the audience about the article I had written. She had me stand, the spotlight came on, and people clapped when she introduced me.

She told how after missing it the last time it was at the Whidbey Playhouse my husband was making good on his promise thirty-eight years ago and brought me tonight.

The lady sitting in front of me, turned and asked, “With the same man?” I wasn’t quite sure what she meant so asked “What?” She turned around again and said, “The same man? It’s the same man?” I told her yes. She then turned around and said, “The same man? You’re still with the same man after thirty-eight years?” This time Mr. Volunteer answered her, “Yes, and I’m sitting right here.” She looked at him, shook her head and muttered, “The same man….” Yeah, I know. Some people have wondered how he’s managed to stay so long…

The performance began and it was absolutely wonderful. I sang every song, (quietly of course), laughed, cried, loved every second of it. After the show we went to say thank you to the actors and let them know it was well worth the wait. I was hoping to just greet them

as a group and tell them thank you but oh no. What was I thinking. I went up to the first actor in the reception line, introduced myself and before I knew it, I was being hugged and passed on down the line. After the reception line, everyone escorted me back on stage for a group photo. I was crowned with the Golden Helmet of Mambrino. I asked the actors if they would sing “I Really Like Him”. I joined in and we dedicated it to Mr. Volunteer. It was one of our Love Songs in the early days.

Thank you Whidbey Playhouse, Cast and Members of “Man of La Mancha” for a wonderful romantic night. As Mr. Volunteer and I were leaving, we were walking under the windows at the Whidbey Playhouse and could hear the actors singing bits and pieces of “I Really Like Him” as they were changing out of costume. I have been held by Don Quixote, hugged by Sancho, brought tears to Dulcinea’s eyes, felt love and acceptance from the prisoners and guards, have worn the Golden Helmet of Mambrino, and I left with True Love. Yes, I can die a happy woman. It was so worth the wait.

The Bridge is a joint publication of Oak Harbor Senior Services and the Whidbey News-Times and is distributed to more

than 7,000 North Whidbey homes monthly on the last Wednesday of the month. Printing any advertisement herein does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Oak Harbor Senior Services or its Senior Center. Opinions of columnists do not 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 design/

layout/printing/distribution by the Whidbey News Times.

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GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO & LUNCH Thursday, September 13, 2012 Cost: $47 Members / $67 Non-members Departure: 9 am / Return 6:30 -7 pm

Join us for a fun day at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove, British Columbia. The zoo is located on 120 acres in the beautiful Fraser Valley and is home to over 500 animals representing over 140 species. There will be a narrated tour of the park – on the zoo train – as well as watching a demonstration by the Birds of Prey and feeding the big cats. All the pathways are paved for ease of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are a MUST! Bring a snack if you wish but there is a snack bar, clean restrooms, and a small gift Shop conveniently located in the park. After the zoo, we will enjoy a no-host late lunch/early dinner at the Legendary White Spot Restaurant in Aldergrove. A valid passport or a Washington state enhanced driver’s license is required.

20 seats. Sign up with payment by September 1.

CHUCKANUT MANOR SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday, September 23, 2012 Cost: $59 - Member / $89 - Non-member Depart: 9:30 am / Return: 4-4:30 pm

Join Kathy and Barry Rix for a sumptuous brunch at the Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill. This fine dining restaurant is located on the world famous Chuckanut Drive, in a scenic road house overlooking Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. The “all you can eat” buffet offers a great variety. After the brunch we will make a stop at

Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse. Includes brunch, tax, tip and transportation.

20 seats. Sign up with payment by September 17.

NORTHWEST TEA FEST & BricCon / LEGO EVENT Seattle Center Saturday, October 6, 2012 Cost: $32 Member / $62 Non-memberDepart 8 am / Return: 6:30-7 pm

The Tea Fest is a fun & educational event about the multifaceted world of tea. You will have the opportunity to sample some of the finest teas from all over the world, attend presentation experts and more. Entry is free to the public and with a suggested donation of $5 the festival will provide a porcelain tasting cup.

BricCon / LEGO Event is a place to share & build friendships, experience ideas & techniques with LEGO hobbyists from around the world. Now in its 11th year, BricCon is the longest running fan-based LEGO convention.

20 seats. Sign up with payment by September. 28.

WICKED - PARAMOUNT THEATRE Thursday, November 15, 2012 Costs: $89 - Members / $119 - Non-member Departure: 9:30 am / Return: 7-7:30 pm

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding musical in years. One of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters. Transportation and Main Floor seating tickets.

20 Seats. $25 deposit. Final Payment by November 1.

September trips

PASSPORT APPOINTMENTSyou 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, and/

or to make a passport application appointment, call 360-279-4580. For more information regarding WHTI & passports visit www.travel.state.gov.

4 – Casino overnighter eagle Landing13 – Greater Vancouver Zoo & Lunch15 – Seattle Choice17 – Skagit Valley Casino23 – Chuckanut Manor Sunday Brunch25 – Tulalip Casino27–30 – Prosser Balloon Rally & Toppenish Murals

In consideration of those with allergic sensitivities, please do not wear fragrances of any kind on the trips. Thank you.

PANAMA CANAL CRUISE WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES Celebrity Millennium Eastbound Panama CanalSeptember 22 – October 7, 2013

Stand face-to-face with the grandeur of the Panama Canal aboard Celebrity Cruises. The Canal is going to change and the original one will be a thing of the past. This may be the last year (2013) to see the magnificent Canal that took so many years to create. When your Celebrity ship enters the canal, it will rise 85 feet in one of the legendary Gatun Locks. As you cross the Continental Divide - a journey that took mariners of long ago many years to complete - a new world of wonder and amazement awaits you on the other side. Join Roxann and Mr. Volunteer, of Legacy Family Tree, for what will undoubtedly be an enlightening and rewarding journey. You will be able to attend Legacy Family Tree genealogy classes for free as a participant of this trip. Prices start with Inside Large Stateroom at $2,668.88 per person. Price includes Cruise fare, port charges, Taxes, Gratuities, Insurance, Airfare from Seattle R/T, and Transfers.

An initial deposit of $400 per person is required to secure reservations and assign cabins. Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Final balance is due June 6, 2013. Brochures are available at the Travel Desk or call Roxann, 279-4583.

SNEAK PEEK - EXTENDED TRAVEL FOR 2013

For a complete descriptionof all trips, see the Summer

2012 Travel Brochure.

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Do 1 Nice Thing Ideas for September 1 - Help House - Let’s give tuna and pork and beans this month. By putting Help House on our grocery list we really can make a difference!

2 - Thank members of our local police and fire department by taking some “goodies” to them.

3 - Look for opportunities to appreciate your friends, your family, or your community.

New England GroupWill meet Monday, Sept. 10, at

11:30 am at China City. Call Evelyn at 675-5106.

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, Sept. 11, at 1 pm. Our guest speaker will be Laura Sparr. She will discuss how to find land records and locat-ing the actual land. The books “Land & Property Research in the U.S.” and “Following the Paper Trail”, may help in this. Laura helped to estab-lish WIGS and is one of our favorite speakers. Bring your questions and she will try to help you. There will be information for all, refreshments and raffles. All are welcome. For more information contact Ruth Hancock at 675-4086, randr.hancock@frontier.com; Gordon Garnhart at 240-8875,

garnhart@whidbey.net; or Betty Leitch at 675-3722, bibele@comcast.net.

MAC Computer SeminarMonthly seminar scheduled for

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1 pm.

Whidbey Island Stamp ClubMeets the second and fourth

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

LapidaryTuesday and Wednesday morn-

ings at 9 am.

Whidbey Island Gem ClubWill meet Wednesday, Sept. 5 at

7 pm. There will be a general meet-ing of the membership. Interested and potential members, ages 8 to 100+ are invited to attend. Contact Chip Batcheller, 679-9397.

Wire WrapThursdays at 7 pm. New people

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 GroupMonday and Friday mornings at

9 am.

Widows and Widowers of Whidbey Island

Fun supportive people with com-mon 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, 675-3628 for break-fast location and call Roz Davis, 675-3171 for dinner location.

>September interest groups

WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO SEE WICKED RAFFLEReady for a ‘Wicked’ Good Time? Win a trip for two to see the musical Wicked

at The Paramount in Seattle, Thursday, November 15. Includes two tickets, transportation and main floor seating. The musical has won 14 major awards including three Tony Awards. One of Broad-way’s biggest blockbusters. Tickets are $1 each. Drawing will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Noon. (If you have already bought 2 tickets for our trip to see Wicked, you will receive a full refund if you win.)

The newest member of the Senior Center checking out the happeningsin The Bridge.

A Great Big Thank you to the Happy Feet Line Dance Club for supporting the July Boot Scootin’ Social.

A Big Thank You to Regency on Whidbey & Charlie Moore for sponsoring the July “Boot Scootin’ Social. It was a great turnout, participants learned some

new steps, got some exercise, and had a lot of fun on the dance floor.

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10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

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9 – Lapidary9 – Zumba Gold

9-12 – Wood Carving10 – Travel Committee

1 – Japanese WomenGroup

12 – Chess1 – Line Dance5:30 – Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary

9 – SHIBA9:30- Conditioning

LUNCH12:30 – Ping Pong

12:30 – Party Bridge1 – Beginning Bridge

3 – Hula7 – Gem Club

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9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

6:30 – Old Time Fiddlers

Labor Day

Senior Center Closed

9 – Aerobic Exercises9:30 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 – Creative Writing

11-1 – Eye Glass Care12:15-3:30 –Jack PotBingo– Harbor Tower

Village12:30 – Cribbage

7 – Wire Wrap

9:30 - Aerobic Exercises9:30 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 – Creative Writing12:15-3:30 –Jack PotBingo– Banner Bank

12:30 – Cribbage1 – SVC History Class

7 – Wire Wrap

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

7 – Country Line Dance

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

9 – Lapidary9:30 – Zumba Gold

9-12 – Wood Carving12 – Chess

1 – Mac Seminar1 – Line Dance5:30 – Pinochle

8:30 – Yoga9- Quilt Class

9:30- Conditioning9:30 – Nintendo Wii

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1 – Knitting Circle1 – Grief Support

1 – Dottie’s PaintingClass

5 – Tai Chi

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary; SHIBA9:30 – Conditioning9:30– Foot Clinic (Day Break Bldg.)

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 – Collette Tours

Presentation1 – Beginning Bridge

3 – Hula

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary

9 – SHIBA9:30- Conditioning

9:30–3 – Foot Clinic (Day Break Bldg.)

LUNCH12:30 – Party Bridge

12:30 – Ping Pong1 – Beginning Bridge

3:00 - HulaThe Bridge comes out

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

10-12:30 – Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

9 – Lapidary9:30 – Zumba Gold

9-12 – Wood Carving9:30 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling1 – Line Dance

4-7 – Fall Travel Sign Up & Ice Cream Social!

5:30 – Pinochle7 – Stamp Club

8:30 – Yoga9- Quilting Class

9:30- Conditioning9:30 – Nintendo Wii

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1 –Volunteer LawyerProgram

1 – Knitting Circle1 – Dottie’s Painting Class

5 – Tai Chi

9-11 – PancakeBreakfast

Public Invited!

9- Quilting9:30 – Tai Chi

LUNCH12:30 – Pinochle

3 – Pancake Breakfast Set-Up

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

Don’t miss out next year on theSan Juan Island Adventure trip!

Senior Center travellers enjoyed a beautiful day, barbeque lunch and an

opportunity to look for whaleswhile cruising to Friday Harbor with

San Juan Cruises on July 17.Check out exciting upcoming travel

opportunities on page 3, or get a brochure at the center.

Applebee’s Fundraiser!9 – Lapidary

9:30 – Zumba Gold9-12 – Wood Carving9:30 - Nintendo Wii

Bowling11-12 – Accessory Swap1 – Chess and Line Dance

2 – Vision SupportGroup

5:30 – Pinochle7 – Stamp Club

8:30 – Yoga9 – Quilting Class

9:30 – Conditioning9:30 – Nintendo Wii

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1 – Knitting Circle1 – Dottie’s Painting

Class5 – Tai Chi

9 - Aerobic Exercises9:30 – Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 – Creative Writing

12:15-3:30 – Bingo12:30 – Cribbage

7 – Wire Wrap

8:30 – Yoga9 – Lapidary

9 – SHIBA9:30- Conditioning

10 – Book Club MeetingLUNCH

12:30 – Party Bridge12:30 – Ping Pong

1 – Beginning Bridge3 – Hula

5 – Senior Night Out!

You’ll See some amazing sights on our trips, like this classic schooner, at left. Come to the Fall Travel Sign up and make some plans to enjoy a getaway this year.

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games &funSEPTEMBER CLASSES

Fun Fitness A Fun Fitness program conducted

by the North End Fitness Center. Must be a paid member of the

Oak Harbor Senior Center to attend classes at OHSC. SUMMER SCHEDULE:yoga – M & W, 8:30 amChair Conditioning (Seated Aerobics) – M & W, 9:30 amZumba Gold – T, 9:30 am aerobics – TH, 9:30 amZumba Gold – F, 9 am (held at North End Fitness Center)Gentle yoga – F, 10:30 am (held at North End Fitness Center)

For $21.74 (including tax) Unlimited Senior Class Card you may take all 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.

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

Wood Carving Tuesdays 9 am with instructor

Dick Weber. Classes are $5 a session and open to all levels of carving ex-perience. New students welcome.

Line DanceTuesdays, 1 pm with instructor Jean.

$10 a month-Members. No partners needed.

Art with Dottie SandersFor beginners to experts, a con-

tinuing painting class, Mondays, from 1-4 pm. Work in any and all paint medias. of Cost is $5 per ses-sion Members / $10 Non-Members. RSVP by calling 279-4580.

Hula ClassesWednesdays, 3 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.

Tai Chi & QigongJill Reed teaches Tai Chi on Mon-

days at 5 pm and Fridays at 9 am. To register, call Jill at 675-1464.

$25 Jackpot Bingos.Feeling Lucky? Welcome to our new First Thursday Bingo Sponsor,

Regency on Whidbey will sponsor a $25 Jackpot Bingo on Thursday, Sept. 6; Harbor Tower Village Retirement Center on Thursday, Sept. 13; and Banner Bank on Thursday, Sept. 27. Cards for the $25 Bingo game available for $1. Bingo is played Thursdays from 12:15–3 pm.

Nintendo Wii BowlingMondays, 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 PlayersTuesdays, 12 Noon.

NEW - Mah Jongg2nd & 4th Wednesdays – 10 am–2 pm. Wright Patterson rules.

Contact Linda Bruner, 675-8315 or Sandi Carrothers – 675-1306.

Ping PongWednesdays 1–3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am–2 pm. Contact

Eileen Billings, 678-1684.

Party BridgeWednesdays, 12:30 pm. Must RSVP by

2 pm Monday afternoon.

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.

Bingo!Thursdays, 12:15–3:30 pm. Packet $4. Soft cards for special games

50 cents each.

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

PinochleFridays, 12:30 pm, Potluck lunch. Also on Tuesdays, 5:30 pm.

All Games are held at Oak Harbor Senior Center unless otherwise specified.

See Calendar on page 5 for more activities at the center this month.

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WEEK 1Mon 3 Holiday, Meal Sites ClosedTues 4 Choice: Hawaiian or Vegetable PizzaWed 5 Fish AlyeskaThurs 6 Spaghetti w/Meat SauceFri 7 Polish Sausage w/German Potato SaladWEEK 2Mon 10 Chicken Chow MeinTues 11 Salad Bar w/Variety of VegetablesWed 12 Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce & TomatoThurs 13 Butternut Squash Soup & SaladFri 14 Pineapple Pork w/RiceWEEK 3Mon 17 Homemade Beef StewTues 18 Fish' Po' Boy SandwichWed 19 Cheese Enchilada Bake w/SalsaThurs 20 Turkey Salad on CroissantFri 21 Rosemary Baked ChickenWEEK 4Mon 24 Ricotta Spinach Stuffed ShellsTues 25 Salad Bar w/Variety of VegetablesWeds 26 Pulled Pork on Kaiser RollThurs 27 Chef's ChoiceFri 28 Chicken Caesar Salad w/Parmesan

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

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

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SENIOR SERVICES OF ISLAND COUNTY

Information and Assistance for Seniors: Living Wills, Medicare, Medicaid, Sample Wills, Dental, Trash cards, MOW/Ensure, Job Bank, Free Notary Service, DPOA, POLST and more– Call 675-0311.

HEALTH INFORMATIONLiving with Grief - Information and Support

The Grief Support Group will meet Monday, Sept. 10 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, 360-814-5550.

Alzheimer’s Support GroupMeets 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 GroupSept. 7 at Cherry Hill Club House,

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

Foot Care ClinicAppointments are available for

Wednesdays, Sept. 12 & 26. To make an appointment, call the Front Desk at 279-4580. Foot Care Clinic is held at North Whidbey Caregivers Cove.

Oak Harbor Hearing Aid Service

Free hearing tests and hearing aid repairs on Mondays, Sept. 10 & 24 from 1-3 pm. For an appointment call the Center, 279-4580.

Vision Impaired Support Group

Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 2 pm. For information, contact Paul Bovey at 679-8293.

SHIBAAppointments are available on

Wednesdays, from 9–11:30 am 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.

PRESCRIPTION EXPENSES ASSISTANCE

Needing assistance with prescription expenses? Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is a charitable organization providing immediate temporary help with uncovered prescription expenses to people living in zip codes 98277 and 98278. This small fund is supported by the donations of your friends, neighbors and local businesses, and administered by volunteers. In order to meet the needs of as many people as possible, we set limits on how much assistance is available to any one individual over the course of a year. Payments are made directly to providers. Bills already paid cannot be reimbursed. If you need help with prescription expenses, please call (360) 929-3328 and leave a message. A volunteer will call you back within 24 hours.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED from Page 1

A Resource You Can Rely On!

Senior Information & AssistanceMeals on Wheels | Congregate Meals

Adult Day Services | Caregiver SupportSenior Activities | Travel

and much more . . .

South Whidbey(360) 321-1600

Oak Harbor(360) 675-0311

Camano Island(360) 675-0311

Serving Island County Since 1973

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Volunteers use their own cars, but are reimbursed for fuel, and can state their preferences for remaining on Island, or travel-ing off Island and times they are available. This is a wonder-ful way to help those that can no longer drive, but desire to remain independent in their homes. There is a background, driving record and fingerprints check required. If interested, or if you have a need for transpor-tation, please call Pat Weekley at 360-678-4886 ext. 21.

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REMEMBRANCE TREEThe Senior Center Founda-

tion’s Memorial Fund supports the Oak Harbor Senior Center. For those who donate $250 or more in memory of a loved one or friend, a leaf will be engraved with their name and put on the Remembrance Tree in the lobby at the Center. To make a donation, come to the Center or mail it to 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Checks should be made out to “The Oak Harbor Senior Center Foundation.” For more infor-mation, call the center at 279-4580.

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