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Island Senior Resources - May 2024 eNews
Serving Whidbey and Camano islands
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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
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Please support ISR during GiveBig May 7 and 8. Click here for all the ways you can support ISR’s essential work for seniors and caregivers throughout our county.
- Our Activity Hub has expanded with new listings. Click here
- Looking for ways to connect? Volunteer or participate in our newest program at: ISR Connects – C3
- Senior Farmer's Market Debit Cards will be available for eligible seniors. Click here for more information and to apply.
New blog posts (click to view our blog)
- Sensory Solutions – ways to support your senses and feel healthier, happier, and safer.
- Fun With Optical Illusions – challenge your brain to see things differently
- Knowledge Plus time – the wisdom that comes from experiences
- Gain Not Loss – what we gain as one of our senses diminishes
- Leadership is Powered by Connection – by Katheryn Howell – May is Older Americans Month. Explore the role of connection in health.
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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.
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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:
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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. | |
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. | |
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GiveBIG WA is Happening NOW
GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign in which 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. To donate, click here.
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SHIBA Medicare Appointments Return to Coupeville!
Thanks to the generous community support of WhidbeyHealth, ISR’s SHIBA Medicare help will be re-starting appointments at the hospital. This is a mid-island option for in-person consultations. A BIG THANK YOU to Whidbey Health for helping us to add back the convenience of a Coupeville location.
Appointments will be available beginning Wednesday May 1 then alternating Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment call (360) 321-1600. Our regular appointment locations at ISR Bayview and The Center at Oak Harbor will continue to offer a variety of appointment days and times.
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Benefits Counseling
ISR offers free Medicare advising from SHIBA (Statewide Benefits Insurance Benefits Advisors)
To see dates of upcoming classes click here or call 360-321-1600 for more information.
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Support Groups
We provide Support Groups for caregivers, grief, and Parkinson’s. Attend a free, professionally facilitated Support Group.
Learn More
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Memory Cafe
ISR and Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church are offering Memory Cafes in Oak Harbor and the Freeland Library. To learn more call 360-321-1600. To see dates and times click here.
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YOUR GIFT FUNDS OUR DAILY WORK
Please make a pledge or gift this spring! The autumn will be a busy time with elections so deep into the program year. Your early gift now will be a tremendous help in 2024.
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 charles@islandseniorservices.org.
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 charles@islandseniorservices.org. You can also contact Don Hall, Development Associate at 206-305-0003 or don@islandseniorservices.org.
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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
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Activity Books
Stimulate thinking, creativity, and mental engagement through puzzles, word games, mazes, and more. New books every month. To download click here.
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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 or email jan.bahner@islandseniorservices.org
For more information about Island Senior Resources, contact Michele Cato, Executive Director, at 360-321-1600 michele@islandseniorservices.org
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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
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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
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ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
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ISR Blog
New articles each month to help you with the joys and challenges of aging.
Visit the blog
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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).
Watch Video
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Island Senior Resources
P.O. Box 939
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
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Senior Thrift
5518 Woodard Avenue
Freeland, WA 98249
Phone 360-321-1600
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