Orcas Today: Thursday, December 4th
GiveOrcas
December 2nd-11th
Make an impact in our community and support local nonprofits this holiday season with meaningful gifts of $10 or more. The Orcas Island Community Foundation hosts a collective giving campaign twice a year with GiveOrcas. During these campaigns, OICF solicits applications from local nonprofits to share specific funding needs and then helps the organization reach out to the community for funding. GiveOrcas grants are generously supplemented with funds from the OICF Community Endowment Fund and their Partners in Philanthropy. This holiday season, OICF is also teaming up with the Orcas Chamber of Commerce as part of the Holiday Shop Local Passport contest. If you donate to GiveOrcas, visit the OICF or Chamber offices and get a special stamp for your center square. Every completed passport gets an entry in the shop local raffle. If your center square is stamped indicating a donation to GiveOrcas, you’ll double your entry! It’s the perfect way to Give Local and Shop Local. For more info, visit giveorcas.org
Monthly Hearing Services at Orcas Senior Center
December 4th
Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as availability fills up rapidly. The range of services offered encompasses hearing assessments, personalized consultations, hearing aid programming, and various other hearing aid services. Additionally, complimentary cleaning and checks for hearing aids, along with general consultations, are available. For appointment scheduling and any inquiries, reach out to Stacie directly at 360.378.2330 or islandhearing@gmail.com. Discover more about Island Hearing Healthcare by visiting www.islandhearing.net
Chair Yoga at Orcas Senior Center
December 4th from 10:00-10:45am
Join the Senior Center for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without the concern of falling. Susie Frank, an Orcas resident of over 30 years, brings her expertise, having practiced yoga since 2009. While Susie suggests a $15 donation per class, no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. For inquiries, reach out to Susie directly at 360.298.4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com.
Spirit of Drumming Group
December 4th at 1:30pm at Orcas Senior Center
Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group at Orcas Senior Center on Thursdays! This beginner-friendly group focuses on exploring the elements of drumming. There’s no cost to participate—just bring a drum and join the fun! Everyone is welcome! For more information, text Ezekiel Barr at 360.376.3033.
CommuniTEA Night at Wildflower Apothecary
Thursdays from 5:00-8:00pm
Join us at Wildflower Apothecary every Thursday from 5-8pm for CommuniTEA night! We will have a weekly herbal tea offering by donation. You’re welcome to bring instruments, crafts, songs, & stories to connect with your island community & our herbal allies.
Adult Art Class: Linoprinting for Fabric Printing
December 4th from 5:00-6:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center
Join art teachers Brook and Jessie this winter for adult art classes. During this 1.5-hour session, all materials will be provided as you learn art techniques and create something to take home. Each class is $25, financial assistance is also available through the Park & Rec office. Carve your own linoprint stamp. You can print your stamp on paper to create cards, gift tags, or wrapping paper. We will also have fabric ink, so if you bring bags, clothing, or other fabric, you can print your design there
Author Q&A: Love’s Cauldron with Jennifer J. Lehr
December 4th at 5:00pm
Part memoir and part spiritual guide, Love’s Cauldron traces one woman’s journey through trauma, healing, the development of intuition, and profound personal transformation.
Orcas Alcoholics Anonymous Weekly Meeting
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at Benson Hall
Emmanuel Episcopal is hosting a weekly Al-Anon meeting with Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Zoom: Meeting ID: 873 8608 8448 Passcode: 881858
Yoga Class with Susie Frank
Thursdays at 5:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center
This slow-paced session focuses on foundational yoga poses, conscious breathing, and supported postures designed to ease stress and improve flexibility, strength, and balance. The class is ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a more mindful, accessible practice. Props are used to ensure safety and comfort. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, blanket, and bolster or pillow if available; a limited number of extras will be provided. The class is led by Susie Frank, a long-time Orcas Island resident and certified instructor who has practiced yoga since 2009. A sliding scale donation of $10 to $20 is suggested. For more information, contact Susie at 360.298.4484 or sissooz@yahoo.com.
