We are often asked how old we are. It seems like a straightforward question. The problem is the answer. Now for me personally, my chronological age is 60. This, however, does not tell who I am, how I am, or give any kind of educated answer to the question. However, context is everything. Yes, I am now eligible for AARP membership, I have 2 years till I am eligible for Social Security, and if I keep my eyes out, I may find a discount here and there. Age in the chronological scheme is inevitable. Every day I am older and like everyone else, I will not live forever. However, it does not tell you anything about me.
Upcoming Events
- Starts September 16th -November 28th, Monday’s at 1:00PM | Next Class: October 7th | 8-week Work-out Workshop with Pete | Chest-Back-Shoulders-Arms- Legs-Core/Stomach | Learn exercises for each part of the body to include dumbbells, machines, body weight, and more. | FREE
- Wednesday, October 9th, 12:30PM | “Successful Living with Congestive Heart Failure” | Free in Clubroom.
- Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5pm to 7pm—Sauerkraut, Homemade and Healthy! | Yup, good old-fashioned homemade, delicious and crispy kraut, made right in your kitchen, easy & HEALTHY!! Can be made with lower salt levels when you make it yourself. Natural pro&pre biotics to help your micro-biome. We will cover all the basics of fermentation. If you have always wanted to try it, now is your chance to get started. | Simple tools, salt and veggies transform your diet into new and exciting foods. Come explore!
- Friday, October 11th, 10:00Am-2PM | “What’s Next: Exploring your Medicare & Healthcare Options” presented by the Blaine Senior Center and sponsored by Guided Solutions. This event is free and open to the entire community.
- Starts October 15th, Tuesdays and Thursdays | Sculpting Class | Join Sculptor Heather Onyon as she teaches a 4-part Sculpting Class. Learn about polymer clay and create a bust | Sign up required. | All supplies provided | $40
- Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7pm - Winter Gardening—the Four Season Harvest | We will be talking about what can be “wintered over” in your garden. What effect does winter have on your soil and how to best prepare for a healthy summer growing season. What are hoop houses and how to get a jump on the growing season. Simple hoop house construction and what can you grow with passive protection. We will provide planting tables to help guide your seed buying.
- October 16th, Wednesday, 3:00-5:00PM | Afternoon Karaoke | Join us as we laugh, sing, and brush up on our singing skills. Listen or partake as we enjoy the sound of music.
- Saturday, October 19th | Big Bucks Bingo | Pete's Lunch at 11:30AM | Games begin at 12:30PM.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 9:30 to 11:30am– Garden to Bed & Digging Dahlias, Dividing Perennials |Overview of putting your garden to bed. How to best create a healthy start for next year and minimize your chores. Protecting your plants from the ravages of winter and getting an early start on planting in the spring. We will also be talking about how to dig/divide your Dahlias and/or protect them for “in the ground storage”.Handout on dividing perennials will also be provided.
- Friday, October 25th 5:00-7:30PM | Halloween Party at the Center | Costume Contest, Live Music, Treats, and More. Join us for our annual community event.
- Thanksgiving at the Center | November 28th | Thanksgiving Day 3:00PM | Join us for a new Senior Center tradition as we come together on this day of thanks to be with friends and family. Pete and his team will be cooking a wonderful traditional dinner for all to enjoy | Reservations required. $10.00. The football games will be on as welL.
New Classes:
- New Equipment Class | Wednesday October 9th at 9:00AM and 5:00PM | Introduction and new exercises with our amazing new equipment | Join Pete as you learn to expand your workout repertoire | In the gym.
- Memoir Class is back. | Wednesdays from 10-11:30 in the Classroom | Barbara is Back | Join us for this amazing class.
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30AM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM | Advanced 8:30AM | Beginner 10:00AM
- Dumbbell Workout for Seniors/Beginners | Ongoing | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:45-10:15AM in the Clubroom / Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:45AM-11:15AM
- Dolly’s Stretch / Stretch w/Lucy- Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30AM-10:30AM
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30AM
- Dumbbell Workout for Seniors/Beginners | Ongoing | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:45-10:15AM in the Clubroom / Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:45AM-11:15AM
- Friday Fun Bingo - 1:00PM
- Pinochle M/TH 12:30-3:00PM
- Bridge M/W/F 9:30AM-12PM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM | Advanced 8:30AM | Beginner 10:00AM
- Line Dancing – Tuesdays | 9:00AM-10:00AM
- Chair Massage – Thursdays | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Reservation Required
- Bug! Blaine Ukelele Group – Tuesdays | 1:30PM-3:00PM
- Tech Concierge - Wednesdays | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Reservations Required
Game Time>>
- Pinochle M/TH 12:30-3:00PM
- Bridge M/W/F 9:30AM-12PM
- Scrabble- Wednesdays | 1:00PM-3:00PM
- Mexican Train- Wednesdays | 2:00PM-4:00PM
- Mahjong- Tuesdays | 1:00PM-3:30PM
- Zentangles – Tuesdays | 10:00AM-11:00AM
- Watercolors – Tuesday | 12:30PM-1:30PM
- Acrylics- Wednesdays | 12:30-1:30
- Crafter’s Circle – Thursdays | 10:30AM-11:30AM
- Knitting Circle -Thursdays | 1:00PM-4:00PM
Meet Barney>>... The Senior Center Mascot>>
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Lunch | Monday-Friday | 11:30AM-12:30PM
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Staff
- Heather Onyon, Staff
- Pete Nelson, Executive Director
- Lisa Onyon, Program Coordinator
- Donna Rayburn, Staff
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Director's Message
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About Us
The Blaine Senior Center serves 300 people per day from our community. Over 800 Members and visitors from Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Custer and many other areas in Whatcom County and Canada benefit from our services. Read more...
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Saturday | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Membership
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2024 Membership Renewal
Please take this time to renew your membership for 2024. Your $45 yearly membership supports the Center and is now valid for 12 months vs the previous calendar year term.
If you have not been in since the COVID closure please stop by and check out our new programs, staff and look. As always, we welcome your input and feedback.
Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and patience during this unprecedented time. Working together we can open better than ever!
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