Upcoming Events
- Saturday, July 27th, 10:00AM-12PM | Senior Center Clean Up Day | Join us for a couple of hours to help us with seasonal interior and exterior housekeeping items. Volunteer and support your center.
- Friday, August 2nd, 5:30-7:30 PM | | Live Music with Jaded Lovers | Join our favorite House Band as we enjoy Country and Rock Classics | Dancing and more | $5 suggested Donation.
- Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th | Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival and Celebration | Blaine Harbor Boating Center | A weekend filled with fun for the entire family! | A two-day weekend event packed with kids’ games, crafts, scavenger hunt, the “Prestigious George Raft Race”, pirate costume judging contest, arts, crafts & food vendors, vintage steamboats and much more!
- Wednesday, August 7th, 10AM-2PM | Senior Day in the Park | Hovander Park in Ferndale | Whatcom Council on Aging and Whatcom County Senior Centers’ Event | Lunch, Presentations, Exhibits, Music, and Vendors | Bus Rides available from Center with sign up |Blaine Senior Center will be closed this day.
- Wednesday, August 14th, 9:00AM | Get your Knives sharpened at the Center | “Sharper by Parker” will be at the Center to sharpen blades. This young professional is an area favorite | Costs will be dependent on how many blades you bring.
- Wednesday, August 14th, 12:45PM | “Getting to the Heart of Heart Attacks” | Join us and learn how heart attacks happen, risk factors, and responses/modifications of signs and symptoms |Free
- Saturday, August 17th | Big Bucks Bingo | Pete's Lunch at 11:30AM | Games begin at 12:30PM.
- Thursday, August 22nd, 4:00PM-6:00PM | Community Art Workshop | Topic: TBD
- Friday, August 23rd, 5:30PM-7:30PM | Karaoke Night at the Center | This has become a wonderful evening event to sing and play our favorite songs | Open to the Community.
- Friday, September 20th, 5:30PM-7:30PM | THE KING IS BACK! | Join us for a fun filled evening with Elvis Impersonator Jeffrey “Elvis” Fullner | Reservations are required with limited seating | $12.00
- RESCHEDULED: Friday, October 4th | 5:30PM-7:30PM | Presenting Wendy Donaghy accompanied by the wonderful Terhi Miikki Broersma, who heads up the Lynden Music Festival | Join us for an elegant evening as Wendy shares the masterpieces of jazz, pop, musical theatre, and opera | $8 | Reservations required for this limited seating Special Event.
New Classes and Activities- FREE
- New Computer Class | Starts Thursdays, August 8th-22nd, 10AM-11:30AM | Learn computer basics and needed skills | Three session class | Sign Up required | Computers available if you do not have one.
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 9:00AM | Morning Meditation | Tune In to Peace with Guided Meditation & Breathing in 30 minutes | Guide: Terra Rose Sorrell.
- Dumbbell Class has been extended to 5 days a week | Mon/Wed/Fri 9:45-10:15AM | Tuesday and Thursday 10:45AM-11:15 AM.
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30AM
- Beginner Tai Chi- Mon/Wed/Fri | 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
- Advanced Tai Chi – Mondays | 8:30AM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM
- Dolly’s Stretch / Stretch w/Lucy- Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30AM-10:30AM
- Morning Walking Group | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM
- 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
- 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>>
- Bridge – Tuesday, Thursday-Friday | All Levels | 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Pinochle – Monday, Wednesdays | 12:30PM-3:00PM
- Scrabble- Wednesdays | 1:00PM-3:00PM
- Mexican Train- Wednesdays | 2:00PM-4:00PM
- Mahjong- Tuesdays | 1:00PM-3:30PM
Ask Us abour our Senior Trip to Tuscany, Italy.
Learn More about this Trip>>
- 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
- Teri Turner, Operations Specialist and Meals on Wheels Coordinator
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Director's Message
The Power of Independence
As we roll into another 4th of July, let’s remember the true meaning of Independence day: On July 4th 1776, the leaders during this revolutionary era signed the Declaration of Independence, with the resolve of the United States to become a free country and to set a path for liberty. This Independence has allowed our country to offer our citizens the options to choose our paths and to grow into what I believe is a great nation.
Now our forefathers most likely did not have the insight to see how large our country would grow. Nor could they see the medical or technological advances that would allow so many people to live the long lives they are now living. However, they set the foundation for us to gain our independence and in most cases, to have freedom of choice in how we live our lives.
Independence has now taken on new meanings for those of us who are getting older as we navigate new challenges in a world where long lives are becoming the norm. None of us have the option of avoiding aging; however, we do have the freedom of choice to determine how we face new chapters in our lives.
Maintaining our individual independence has benefits for our nation, as our societal systems have not evolved fast enough to support our country’s fastest growing population (Super Adults). Yet, it is our individual ability to make choices to support ourselves as we get older that can be a game-changer to how we live the rest of our lives.
Leading By Example | Blaine Senior Center | June 2024
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...
Office Hours
Our Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Membership
Don't wait, become a member of the Blaine Senior Center Today!
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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Avoid COVID-19 Scams
Have you received robocalls, text messages, or emails offering free face masks? Or maybe you've seen social media posts about free COVID-19 testing kits, "cures," or protective equipment? Unfortunately scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to try to steal your Medicare Number and personal information. If anyone reaches out to get your Medicare Number or personal information in exchange for something, you can bet it's a scam. Stop scams before they happen. Visit Medicare.gov/fraud for tips on preventing Medicare scams and fraud. If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
