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2022 Senior Farmers Market Voucher Applications are Now Available
Funded by the USDA, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with up to $80 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...
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...
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...
