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Fall Brings Changes to the Meal Program at BSAC
Frozen meal bags are now distributed in the BSAC parking lot each Wednesday between 9:30am-11:00am. Please see picture for details on where to go. There will only be room for a few cars to line up at a time. Please help us with a smooth distribution and...
Change in Covid-19 Vaccination Policy at BSAC
Dear Members, Volunteers, Friends & Guests, Washington State and The City of Bellingham’s local emergency Covid-19 proclamations will be lifted effective October 31, 2022. A September 8th press release from the office of Governor Jay Inslee stated, “We’ve come a...
Haggen Heroes Against Hunger Campaign to Benefit Meals on Wheels and More
Whatcom Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels and More program is a proud partner of Haggen’s 2022 Heroes Against Hunger Campaign! Between August 31 and October 25, 2022, donations made at the cash register of every Haggen store will be granted to local agencies to help...
Senior Farmers Market Vouchers are No Longer Available to Seniors in Whatcom and San Juan Counties.
The Whatcom Council on Aging has distributed all of our 2022 Senior Farmers Market Vouchers and will not have them again until May or June of 2023. If you already have received vouchers, please use them by October 31, 2022. If you do not live in Whatcom or San Juan...
Senior Day in The Park Returns
After two years the Whatcom Council on Aging and programs, Meals on Wheels & More and Bellingham Senior Activity Center are excited to announce the return of the Annual Whatcom Senior Day in the Park, a picnic with a purpose. This event is dedicated to...
Dear Members, Volunteers & Staff, Beginning April 18th, the Whatcom Council on Aging will remove our mask mandate at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC) for all members, volunteers and employees in the building. I know this is a cause for excitement for...
Eat Red for the Health of it!
A Reboot from the Archives of Carol Simmer, RDN February is often associated with love and the color red. We wear red clothing and buy red roses and red heart-shaped boxes of candy for people we care about for Valentine’s Day. Many people also wear red in...
Strength Training for Balance – Online Class
We have 4 areas of fitness that work in coordination for our physical daily function and our recreational ability. These areas are aerobic ability (sometimes called endurance), strength, flexibility, and balance. Balance is the gateway to fitness, for without...
AARP Tax-Aide Appointments at BSAC
**As of January 25th all February Tax Aide Appointments are full. Please call 360-733-4030 ext 1033 beginning February 14th for March appointment availability. ** BSAC is pleased to once again partner with AARP Tax Aide to offer free tax preparation to seniors in our...
Celebrating the Work & Retirement of Dr. Elaine Cress
Many of you know Dr. Elaine Cress from her work with the Bellingham Senior Activity Center & Bellingham at Home. Elaine has been a driving force in both programs; with innovative ideas, leadership and a commitment to active aging. Under her stewardship the...
