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The BSAC is partnering with Hoagland Pharmacy to host a drive-thru flu shot clinic
The introduction of Fall and Winter means it’s officially “flu season.” Flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older, especially seniors and people with underlying conditions. Protect yourself and help prevent the spread of the flu this season....
A Focus on Fall Prevention
Fall is a great time to focus on fall prevention. Assess your risk using the Home Checklist and A Fall Risk Questionnaire both from the CDC, and then join us for a presentation to learn more about how to minimize your fall risk. The checklist and questionnaire will be...
Picnic with a Purpose Virtual Programs
All this September you are invited to celebrate National Senior Center Month and Picnic with a Purpose with a wide variety of presentations & activities. The Picnic with a Purpose Program outlines our community's vision for aging well as well as an outline of the...
Picnic with a Purpose
Older adults throughout Whatcom County are invited to join the Whatcom Council on Aging and local senior centers for Picnic with a Purpose. The event, which replaces our annual Senior Day in the Park picnic, will include a week of drive through cookouts at five senior...
WCOA Services Expand
The programs of Whatcom Council on Aging, especially Meals on Wheels and More, experience dramatic growth and need during Covid-19 pandemic. Older adults still able to access free resources while sheltering in place through local non-profit, Whatcom Council on Aging....
BSAC Meditation Class
Volunteer Leader, Robin Rieck, will be leading a free course that explores exactly what meditation is all about. The course will begin the first week of June and will meet weekly throughout the month. Session 1: Exploring the notion of each person’s personal...
EnhanceFitness Class Goes Virtual
We know that many of you have been missing your regular workout classes at BSAC. To help Christy has recorded a class just for you! Please grab your water bottle, a sturdy chair and join Christy for EnhanceFitness on YouTube ! Wanting more BSAC exercise...
Upcoming Zoom Presentations to Reduce Stress For a Better Life
"Reduce Stress for a Better Life" presented by Dr. Cleo Richard, RN, PhD Are you interested in reducing your stress level? This presentation will address: -What stimuli (thoughts, beliefs, experiences) cause stress for a person -What stress does to us and how...
We Are Out of Senior Farmers Market Vouchers for 2020
We are sad to report that we have run out of 2020 WA Senior Farmers Market Vouchers. We receive a limited amount of vouchers/coupons each year to distribute to seniors throughout Whatcom and San Juan Counties. If you submitted your application prior to June 10th and...
BSAC Virtual Programs
We are shifting some onsite programs to virtual ones so that you can participate at home. We are looking for creative ways to stay connected and offer programs you enjoy. Remember, social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation. Details on each program and...