Exploring Grief Through Poetry
April 16th at 1:00pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Nancy and Fred Reas moved to Orcas Island in 2011, having spent 25 years visiting Nancy’s father, Bill Urschel here on Orcas. After Fred passed away in 2016 from Alzheimer’s, Nancy found solace in writing poetry. Her deeply personal reflections evolved into Greeting Grief, a collection of poems spanning six years, which she self-published at the encouragement of friends who believed her work could help others. During this special event, Nancy will read selections from her book and invite attendees to engage in an interactive experience. Participants are welcome to share their own writings about grief or try their hand at expressing their feelings through poetry—even if they’ve never written a poem before.
Beginning Guitar Classes
Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm at The Funhouse Commons
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11).
People with Brain Injuries Meet Up
April 16th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Orcas Library
Interested in getting to know other folks on Orcas Island experiencing the impact of a traumatic brain injury? Come to the Community Room in the Library 4pm-6pm the third Wednesdays of the month to hear from, speak with, and learn from others walking in your shoes.
Bingo at Cafe Aurora
Wednesdays at 5:00pm
Join Cafe Aurora this Wednesday for more silliness. Bingo is ages 21+.
Lenten Prayer & Soup Dinner
April 16th at 5:30pm at the Adventist Church
All are invited to gather for a time of prayer at 5:30pm, followed by a shared soup dinner at 6:00pm. These gatherings offer an opportunity for spiritual renewal and connection with neighbors across the island.
Buck Park Ultimate Frisbee
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm
Ages 15+.
Se’Si’Le Presents “A Welcoming”
April 16th from 6:00-8:00pm at Orcas Center
As part of its series of International Indigenous Forums, Se’Si’Le is honored to work with Batani: International Indigenous Fund for Development and Sovereignty to bring to the Orcas Center indigenous leaders from Siberia and the Russian Far East exiled by the Russian government. These leaders are holding a retreat on Orcas Island from April 14-April 18 facilitated by Se’Si’Le, to discuss a suite of strategies with Lummi, Yakama, and Tseil-Waututh leaders for a just transition for indigenous sovereignty in a post-Putin Russia and restoring biodiversity in their traditional homeland territories. Agenda and speaker information: https://orcascenter.org/event/newileng-siam-bagdyfee-deeantadiga-a-welcoming/
Adult Drop-In Volleyball
Sunday/Wednesday from 7:30-9:30pm at the Old Gym
