Upcoming Events
- Saturday, Dec 2nd, All Day | Holiday Harbor Lights Senior Center Open House and Bazaar :
- 8:30 to 10:30am | Community Breakfast
- 10:30 to 11:30am | Blaine Theatre Group performing a Christmas Play.
- 11:00 to 5:30pm Holiday Craft Bazaar (at The Pavilion and Lark Building)
- 12:00 – 4:00pm Kid’s Care (ages 5+) and Activities
- (Kid Care Drop Off Reserved for Bazaar shopper only at the Center.)
- 12:00pm: “Making Snowflakes as Decorations” with the Bergs
- 12:00 to 12:30 Live Music: Steve Athearn
- 1:30pm Holiday Card Making
- 1:30 – 2pm Live Music: Ukulele Group Performance
- 2:00 – 3:00pm Live Music: Garrett Martin “Acoustic Classics”
- 3:00pm Christmas Cookie Decorating
- 3:00 – 7:00pm Beer Garden at Senior Center with Gateway Taphouse
- 3:15 – 4:45pm Live Music: “On the Loose” – Band: Classic Rock & more
- 5:30 – 7:00pm Live Music: Dad Company
- Friday, December 8th, 5PM-7PM | Jaded Lovers Live Band | Classic, Country, and Blues | Come Dance with us as we enjoy a variety of Musical Gems Live.
- Friday December 15th, 6:30PM | Semiahmoo Kids Camp Choir Holiday Concert at the Center | Three groups performing. In order, Starfish (toddlers) 3 songs, Dolphins (preschool) 4 songs, and Orcas (school-age) 4 songs. Santa will be making a surprise appearance at the end of the concert.
- Wednesday, December 20th, 4:00-6:30 | Annual Senior Center Christmas/Holiday Party | Join us as we reflect on the year and enjoy the Holidays together. | Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and Live Music.
A Big Thank you to all our wonderful Volunteers who helped with the Center's Beautification Day. Looks Awesome.
- Morning Walking Group with Pete - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30AM
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:30AM
- Beginner Tai Chi- Mondays | 9:00AM
- Advanced Tai Chi – Mondays | 9:30AM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00AM (Friday Class is at Peace Arch Park)
- Dumbbell Workout for Seniors/Beginners | Starts Nov. 6th | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:00AM
- Flex, Balance, and Core- Wednesdays | 9:00AM-9:45AM
- Dolly’s Stretch / Stretch w/Lucy- Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30AM-10:30AM
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- Morning Walking Group with Pete - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30AM
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:30AM
- Friday Fun Bingo - 1:00PM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00AM (Friday Class is at Peace Arch Park)
- Community Clean-Up - Mondays | 1:30PM
- Line Dancing – Tuesdays | 9:00AM-10:00AM
- Chair Massage – Thursdays | 1:00PM-3:00PM | Reservation Required
- Bug! Blaine Ukelele Group – Tuesdays | 1:30PM-3:00PM
- Veteran’s Breakfast Group – First Friday of the Month | 9:00AM
- Tech Concierge - Tuesdays | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Reservations Required
- Memoir Writing- Ongoing | Wednesdays | 10:00AM-11:00AM
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>>
- Acrylics 10 week Course | Starts Wednesdays, 12:30PM | $5 prorated per class | All supplies provided
- Zentangles – Tuesdays | 10:00AM-11:00AM
- Watercolors – Tuesday | 12:30PM-1:30PM
- Crafter’s Circle – Thursdays | 10:30AM-11:30AM
- Knitting Circle -Thursdays | 1:00PM-4:00PM
- Knitting Instructions & Tips | Beginners to Experienced | 1PM-2PM
Meet Barney>>... The Senior Center Mascot>>
Our Newsletter:
Staff
- Pete Nelson, Executive Director
- Amy Finkbonner, Office Staff
- Teri Turner, Office Staff
- Lisa Wolden, Office Staff
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Director's Message
We live in an era where feeling and looking younger is pushed upon us – so much that there is a prejudice regarding getting older.
Getting older is sometimes degraded and attitudes toward our older generations have brought upon neglect, resentment and even hate in the U.S. However, we are in a world where people are living longer, we have three generations of seniors, and within 10 years, seniors will outnumber children. By 2050, projections put 10 percent of the U.S. population at 90 years of age. The issue of today’s perceptions on aging is confusing because isn’t the goal to live a long and fruitful life?
There was a moment in U.S. history, first promoted in 1959, where there was focus on the Golden Years, a period between retirement and living to 80 that was deemed to be a special time of life. This notation has diminished as seniors are living longer. We now have the Silent Generation, baby boomers and Generation X all within the senior population. Interestingly, even the first millennials will be eligible to become members of the Blaine Senior Center within seven years (50-plus).
Embracing the life stages as you age | Blaine Senior Center
About Us
The Blaine Senior Center serves 260 people per day from our community. 600 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!
2023 Membership Renewal
Please take this time to renew your membership for 2023. 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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