|
Island Senior Resources - April 2024 eNews
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
| |
|
Greetings Neighbors!
Springtime is finally here bringing sunshine, birds, and nature’s bright colors back into our lives. It’s a time for gratitude and opening our eyes and ears to the beauty around us. At ISR we are grateful for you; you add brightness to our days.
Announcements
- Give Big starts April 23. Click here for all the ways you can support ISR’s essential work for seniors and caregivers throughout our county.
- New engagement opportunities are here. Learn how you can be part of it. Read more about ISR Connects – C3
New blog posts (click to view)
- Living in Place -- through the eyes of two neighbors
- The Legacy Box – how collecting a box of memories means remembering and cherishing the stories of one‘s lifetime
- Preserving Memories – on recording your history for a priceless family heirloom.
Add your thoughts, raise questions, or add information in the comments section of any blog post.
Connect!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and our YouTube channel.
Comment on our posts and let us know what you think or share our posts on your Facebook page to help us reach an even wider audience.
Thank you for being one of our eNews readers and sharing it with others.
| |
|
Request Assistance for Yourself, a Friend, or Neighbor
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
Island Senior Resources offers an array of programs and services. All programs and services information can be found here.
Getting started? Need assistance finding exactly what you need? Click on the item below to navigate to the section of our website best for what you need.
| |
|
We are here to speak with you and help you find answers to your questions. You can request assistance for yourself, a friend, or a neighbor. Ways to request help:
| |
Island Senior Resources is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) that has been serving Island County since 1972. Island Senior Resources is the trade name for Senior Services of Island County. | |
GiveBIG WA starts April 23
GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign where individuals come together across Washington to invest in our communities. Your support will help ISR continue to nourish the seniors in our community, prevent isolation, and help seniors and caregivers navigate the path of aging. View the many ways to Give.
| | | |
Some of our upcoming events that we want to bring to your attention are shown below. You can always view all events on our online calendar. | |
|
|
Aging Cafe. Death Cafe.
Join the community discussions about aging and all the aspects of death.
Learn More
| | | |
|
|
Support Groups
We provide Support Groups for caregivers, grief, and Parkinson’s. Attend a free, professionally facilitated Support Group.
Learn More
| | | |
|
|
Coupeville Lunch and Learns
Joins others at the Coupeville Senior Lunch & Learns. Enjoy a meal, conversation, and learn something new each week.
View Schedule
| | | |
|
|
Tax Help from AARP
AARP Foundation provides free tax assistance.
Learn More
| | | |
|
YOUR GIFT FUNDS OUR DAILY WORK
We ask for your help every year because we are at work every year. We are the umbrella that keeps clients well. Please help us with a gift today.
Ways to give:
- Online: make a one-time or monthly gift. Click here to get started.
- By check: mail a check to Island Senior Resources, P.O. Box 939, Freeland, WA 98249.
- By phone: send a text to the number 53555 with the word ISRCARES (must be all CAPS) and you can easily make a gift in minutes right from your phone in our “text-to-give” system.
- Pledge: use our secure online service to do your pledge. Learn More.
- IRA, Stock Giving, Planned Giving, Donor Advised Funds and more: Explore the many ways to give (click here) or contact Charles LaFond, ISR Director, at 360-210-3011 anytime and he will help you make a gift. If you prefer you can email Charles at [email protected].
To learn more about the impact of gifts to ISR:
Questions? To meet one-on-one with Charles LaFond, book a meeting time on his calendar, call Charles at 360-210-3011, or email him at [email protected].
| |
The Activity Hub
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our online guide to resources offering activities for older adults. There is so much to do in Island County from gardening to theater, classes to hikes, lectures to recreation, and more! Check back regularly as we continue to add to this list.
Learn More
| |
|
|
See. Hear. Now. Join our Board
Island Senior Resources has openings on our board of directors. This could be your opportunity to lend your ideas and voice to how we can help seniors in Island County. For more information about our board, contact Jan Bahner, ISR Board President at 360-321-1600 [email protected]
For more information about Island Senior Resources, contact Michele Cato, Executive Director, at 360-321-1600 [email protected]
| |
|
|
Island County Community Health Survey
It’s very important to ISR and our community that you take this survey so the needs of seniors in our community are heard and served.
Learn More. Take the Survey
| | | |
|
|
Attention South Whidbey Residents
In-Home Suites are a community solution to the affordable rental crisis. Underutilized spaces in existing houses are an untapped resource.
Learn More
| | | |
ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
|
ISR Blog
New articles each month to help you with the joys and challenges of aging.
Visit the blog
| |
|
Healthy Aging
Join Charles LaFond at his potter’s wheel, his kitchen, and his outdoor wok as he honors the benefits and challenges of aging on Whidbey and Camano Islands. (Film produced and donated by Chris Douthitt).
Click to View
| |
|
|
Volunteer
Volunteering is highly satisfying, good for your health, connects you to others, and makes a huge difference in someone’s life. We have many volunteer opportunities available.
Learn More
| |
|
|
Private In-Home Providers Directory
Not sure who to hire for odd jobs around the house? Or maybe you are in search of a caregiver who is the right fit for your family member and will provide you with some much-needed respite time. Our Private In-home Provider (PIP) directory might have just the person you need.
| |
|
Medical Equipment Lending Library
Island Senior Resources has free medical equipment lending libraries for medical equipment, assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.), and hygiene products/personal care items including disposable underwear, pads, wipes, bed pads, no water shampoo, body wash, and more.
| |
|
Nutrition Programs
Eating well is key to a robust immune system and maintaining health and well-being. Savor nutritious meals at home from Meals on Wheels or delight in conversation and lunch at a Community Meal. Learn More.
| |
Senior Thrift
Senior Thrift offers new and lightly used clothing, furniture, household goods, outdoor items, tools, crafts, books, jewelry, and children’s items. Visit our housewares department and year round Christmas room.
| |
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF INTEREST | |
|
Copyright © 2024 Island Senior Resources. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you requested it or opted in to keep up on news at Island Senior Resources. Thanks for your interest!
| |
Island Senior Resources
P.O. Box 939
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
| |
Senior Thrift
5518 Woodard Avenue
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
| | | | |
