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Meals on Wheels and More Partners with Dewey Griffin Subaru for a Holiday Card Campaign as Part of the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event
You can help make a local senior's day a little brighter with a holiday card! As part of the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event Dewey Griffin Subaru is partnering with Meals on Wheels and More on a holiday card campaign. Our goal is to collect more than 500 holiday...
Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person classes & activities
Dear Bellingham Senior Activity Center Members and Guests, Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have devastating effects. We appreciate how much you have already done to adapt during this challenging time. As you know, we have been taking preventive...
Picnic with a Purpose: A week of drive-through cookouts and resource bag distributions for Whatcom County Seniors
Picnic with a Purpose: A week of drive-through cookouts and resource bag distributions for Whatcom County Seniors Whatcom County, Washington, July 15, 2021 - Older adults throughout Whatcom County are invited to join the Whatcom Council on Aging (WCOA) and local...
Lifelong learning is associated with improved brain health, here are some online resources to continue your journey of learning
Lifelong learning has shown to improve brain health, and staying mentally active is linked to delayed onset of cognitive decline, both good things to us all. One goal to have in place is to try something new at least once a week. Examples include, listening to new...
Time for leafy greens
Spring is here and the farmers markets are opening. Soon you will be able to find great local produce. Here are some ideas for salads to enjoy this season. Including a variety of colors and textures is key to creating a satisfying spring or summer salad packed with...
Senior Farmers Market Vouchers are Now Available
Funded by the USDA, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with $40 in coupons/ vouchers that can be exchanged for fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs at approved farmers markets and farm stores. To be eligible to...
Home delivery offers heart and health to area’s elders
From Sanjuanjournal.com - Perhaps nothing says love better than a hot meal or a warm, smiling face. Just ask the dozens of elderly islanders who have nutritious meals delivered to their front door by someone genuinely happy to see them. Now imagine those smiling faces...
March is National Nutrition Month So Let’s Make Every Bite Count!
March is National Nutrition Month, making it a perfect time for all of us to look at our eating patterns and decide if it is time to make a few changes. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released for 2020 – 2025. These guidelines are designed by...
2021 Tax Aide Information
2021 Tax Season Help is Available For many years the Bellingham Senior Activity Center has partnered with AARP to provide free tax preparation for seniors. This year AARP will not be providing in-person appointments. Luckily, other local organizations are offering no...
Donate today to help keep local seniors healthy this winter!
You can ensure no local senior goes hungry this winter by helping Meals on Wheels and More provide emergency meals to more than 400 vulnerable older adults throughout Whatcom County. Every $20 donation will provide a 3-day supply of shelf-stable emergency meals for...