Orcas Today: Wednesday, August 12th

Virtual Strength Training with Pam Evans
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30-9:30pm
Join Pam for a non-impact strength, conditioning, and flexibility workout. Each class includes a warmup, standing exercises with optional weights, and floor work for legs, abs, and glutes—plus plenty of stretching. Pam has taught on Orcas for over 20 years and holds certifications in Aerobics and Personal Training. For details, contact Pam at pamela@rockisland.com.

Mobility Assistance Program
Monday/Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am, Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Senior Center
If you are in need of borrowing some temporary mobility equipment, then the Lions Club is here to help!  With the generous help of Kay Miller and Stephen Bentley, the Lions Club offers a loan program for various types of mobility equipment.  A Lions Club member is onsite to offer assistance Monday and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am & Friday from 10:00-noon.

Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group
August 12th at 10:00am at the Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For questions, contact George Eberle at 360.298.2829 or John Ehrmantraut at casadonjuan12@gmail.com or 760.325.0677

Senior Lunch
Monday/Wednesday from 11:30-12:30pm at the Senior Center
Diners enjoy delicious meals, engaging conversation, live piano music by Ron Myers and art exhibits by the Orcas Senior Center Visual Arts Committee. No Reservation is Needed! There is a suggested donation of $6.00 per meal for guests aged 60 and older (Spouses/partners, disabled dependents, and unpaid caregivers of guests aged 60 and older also have a suggested donation of $5.00 per meal). Cost for guests under the age of 60 is $8.50 per meal.

Spite & Malice Card Group at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesdays from 12:30-3:00pm
Join us after lunch on Wednesday for some lively games and great company. We’d be thrilled to welcome you into the fold. For more information, feel free to contact Maggie Kaplan at mkaplan@centurytel.com or 360-376-5372. Let’s make Wednesdays the highlight of your week!

2nd Wednesday Virtual Book Club
August 12th from 1:00-2:00pm
Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org.

Kids Sit-N-Stitch Club
August 12th from 3:30-5:00pm at the Orcas Library
Learn how to embroider with Ms. Jenny and Ms Elena with this 10-week workshop. We’ll make a stitch sample book with all supplies provided. Sign up early as this class will be fill up fast!  Ages 8-12+ recommended, all supplies are provided.

OICMF Concert: Embraced by Schubert
August 12th at 5:00pm at Orcas Center
Matthew Cohen viola, Zachary DePue violin, Robin Kesselman double bass, Lachezar Kostov cello, Zhenni Li-Cohen piano, Allegra Lilly harp, Nathan Olson violin, Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Alexandra Preucil, violin; Antoine Tamestit, viola, Miró Quartet: Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello.

Level 2/3 Ballet 16+
August 12th from 5:30-6:50pm at Orcas Center
Adults Ballet classes are a great way to learn basic ballet steps at the barre to help stretch and strengthen your body. Some ballet classes will learn short choreography in the middle of the floor and work on turns, leaps and jumps. Dancers of all levels are welcome to come give these classes a try. Register Here

WSF Orcas Ferry Holding

Cascade Lake Loop – Easy

2.7 miles. Slight elevation gain and loss With panoramic views of Cascade Lake and the surrounding hills, this trail is the perfect introduction to the beauty and grandeur of Moran State Park. Parking is available at the Day Use Area, by the South End Campground, or at the western boundary off Rosario Road. The loop is a family-friendly hike with wide, easily marked trails and numerous lookouts for photo shoots or for just taking a break. The trail runs by each Lake Campground and campers can enjoy daily walks to different sections of the lake. A classic style wood bridge crosses a quiet lagoon on the western side of the lake; a popular spot for swimming and fishing. Trails to Sunrise Rock and Cascade Creek join this trail at the South End Campground; pack a backpack lunch and explore the verdant interior of the San Juans’ largest park. The Cascade Lake Loop is open year-round to hikers only.

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Inn at Ship Bay – By Simon

There are times in life when you discover, for any number of reasons, and in any number of ways, that a thing is not actually a thing. Or, perhaps more specifically, a thing is not the thing you thought it was. That is not to say that it is not what it ought to have been, or what you really needed. It is at this point that the devotee of religion expresses thanks to their higher power, the spiritualist thanks the universe, and the rest of us heathens just feel generally appreciative for whatever caused the thing to be more than it was or was supposed to be. Confused yet? Good, me too. Now we can begin. Tucked away on the shores of a bay just outside of…

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