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Staying Active During Social Distancing: Part 3
What have you been up-to this week? Now is an ideal time to try something new. Lee, our Tai Chi Qui Gong instructor, recommends this video It is an excellent exercise to calm the mind and optimize a healthy mind-body connection. A calm mind and healthy body is needed...
Resources and Connecting during Social Distancing
The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, and the BSAC is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to protect the public’s health, especially among older adults, and to provide ways to stay connected and active. Now...
Staying Active During Social Distancing: Part 2
Exercise improves our immune system so it is important for us to continue our aerobic and strength training from home while your options to exercise in a gym may be limited. Here are some suggested resources for strength training: Resistance Training using elastic...
Staying Active during Social Distancing
As an alternative to group exercise glasses we wanted to share some trusted resources to keep you moving during this time. These two workout videos from the National Institute on Aging are free and have been vetted for you by Elaine Cres, BSAC Health & Wellness...
Talking Turkey over Turkey
Who gets the wishbone in your family? What better time to "make your wishes known" about your end-of-life healthcare choices than at a family and friends' Thanksgiving gathering? Believe it or not, advance care planning (ACP) for your end-of-life healthcare wishes...
Our Annual Support Drive is on!
Dear Friend of BSAC, I walked into the BSAC last week after being gone for four months. Wow, did I have a surprise. The main lobby area looked like a modern art museum. One simple painting on the main wall, new furniture and curtains, and pots of fresh flowers....
June is Cruise Information Month
Bellingham Senior Activity Center Tour Program hosts “June Cruise Month”! May 24, 2019 –Join the BSAC Tour Program as we offer Travel Presentations all month long. Enjoy presentations from some of the top cruise lines in the industry. Each cruise package includes...
Senior Farmer’s Market Coupons Will Be Available at the BSAC 6/14/19
Do you drool over the fresh, juicy berries and sweet cherry tomatoes for sale each summer at your local farmer’s market, but find that the price of local produce is a bit out of reach? You might be eligible to receive Senior Farmer’s Market Coupons/Vouchers. Funded by...
WCOA Welcomes New Executive Director, Chris Orr
The Whatcom Council on Aging welcomes new Executive Director, Chris Orr. A native of Anacortes and a graduate of the University of Washington, Chris and his family recently relocated to the area from Charlotte North Carolina. Since 1999 Chris was employed by the YMCA...
Bellingham Senior Activity Center collaborates with SmartTrips and Earl’s Bike Shop to provide bicycle education presentations in April
April, 2019 - During the month of April we will be featuring presentations to help you become a more confident and educated cycler! Whether you are new to biking and need information about how to choose a bike for you, or if you are interested in riding for commute or...