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Newsletter
February 2015
Winter Weather Conditions
In the winter months the senior center may close for lunch and
programs due to inclement weather.
If the weather outside is frightful (snowy) and you are unsure if the
center will be open please call before attempting to come in.
If no one answers your call, chances are we aren’t open. Thank you for
your understanding. We want to keep you safe!
Holiday Closure for February
February 16th
Coffee Hour with Commissioner Janicki
Join us for coffee and conversation with our newly elected
Commissioner, Lisa Janicki. Coffee hour is 1:00 – 2:00 on the first
Friday of each month starting this Friday, February 6th.
Income Tax Assistance available starting February 5th
Concrete Center
45821 Railroad Avenue
P.O. Box 787
Concrete, WA 98237
Phone: (360)853-8400
Fax: (360)853-8098
Center Coordinator
Sara Pritchard
[email protected]
skagitseniors.org
This service is brought to you by AARP. Appointments are necessary so
please be sure and call to get on the list. The phone number is
853-8400. Everyone with a basic income tax return is welcome to make
an appointment.
Meals on Wheels
This service is available to our homebound Seniors 60 and older. For
more information please call the Senior Center at 853-8400.
Valentines Lunch – Thursday, February 12th
Bring your sweetheart or favorite Valentine and join us!
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The Concrete Senior Center does
not discriminate against
participants, clients, volunteers, or
employees on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, orientation,
gender, gender identity or
expression, age or disabilities. All
are welcome at the Center.
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Concrete Center Activities and News
Coffee Hour with Commissioner Janicki 1:00 – 2:00 at the Concrete Senior Center. Everyone
welcome! The first Friday of each month.
Income Tax Assistance Thursdays starting Feb 5th; please call the Senior Center for an appointment.
Bingo Wednesdays - 2nd and last Wednesday of the month - 12:30 p.m.
Cost is .50 for ten games. You must bring a “white elephant” to share for prizes or a food item (no home
canned) would be nice. The charge for the games helps offset the cost of paper cards and dabbers. So bring
your favorite troll doll or lucky charm and join us for some fun!
Mexican Train Dominos
Fridays - 12:30 p.m.
Come and join us for this fun game!
New players are always welcome!
Yahtzee Monday - Friday – 12:30 p.m.
Tai Chi Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m.
Cribbage Monday - Friday – 12:30 p.m.
Pinochle 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of each month - 12:30 p.m.
$1.00 to play for the afternoon. Winner gets the pot. New Players Welcome!
Birthday Party Last Monday of the Month - 12:00 p.m.
If it’s your birthday month, join us for our monthly birthday party. You will get some fun birthday goodies
and a present. Party begins after coffee bar goodies!
Skip Bo Monday - Friday 12:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy a good game of cards? This is the game for you! If you don’t know how to play we will teach
you!
Watercolor ClassFridays - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us and enjoy painting projects of your choice. New participants welcome!
Wi-Fi is now available at the Senior Center. Bring your laptops and join us!
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Senior Trips
Trips often fill up fast so be sure to register early. Registration forms are available at all Skagit
County Senior Centers. Please pay with check or cash when you register to hold your spot;
credit/debit cards are not accepted at this time. Payment is non-refundable. Unless otherwise
noted, travel will be in Recreation Without Borders vans. The departure times listed are for the Anacortes Center. The
vans will also make a stop at the Burlington Senior Center. Bring money for food and purchases. Wear weather
appropriate clothing and comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. And of course don't forget your camera!
Check with your local Senior Center for more upcoming trips
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
This trip on Friday, February 13, is sure to be a sell-out. The NW Flower and Garden Show has been heralding the start of
spring since 1989. Enthusiasts from around the Northwest flock to this annual celebration of color, inspiration and
horticultural education. Your gardening desires will blossom when you gaze at the spectacular show gardens brimming
with ideas. 300+ marketplace exhibitors offer everything you need to replenish your green thumb. Or attend one of the
numerous free horticulture seminars. No matter your style or needs, you’ll find inspiration for outdoor living, edible
gardening, sustainability and more. You will be dropped off right outside the front doors. Leave Anacortes at 8:30 a.m. and
Burlington at 9 a.m. Return to Burlington at 5 p.m. and Anacortes at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $59. Register by Wednesday,
February 4.
Pompeii: The Exhibition at the Pacific Science Center
On Wednesday, February 18, experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. In the year 79,
Pompeii vanished beneath thick layers of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This exhibit tells the tale of
the city, hidden from view and forgotten for centuries until its rediscovery over 250 years ago. Witness the final moments of
those entombed in ash – including the largest collection of body casts ever presented. In addition, enjoy the amazing
IMAX movie Greece: Secrets of the Past. There will be one last stop in Everett for a delicious gelato treat. Leave
Anacortes at 8 a.m. and Burlington at 8:30 a.m. Return to Burlington at 4:30 p.m. and Anacortes at 5 p.m. The cost is
$79. Register by Friday, February 6.
Seattle Underground Tour and Smith Tower
On Wednesday, March 4, the first stop will be for the Underground Tour. This humorous stroll through Seattle’s original
downtown features a time-capsule view of life prior to the Great Fire of 1889. At the completion of the tour, time will be
given to enjoy a no-host lunch at one of the many Pioneer Square restaurants and perhaps peruse some of the area’s
wonderful shops. Last stop: the historic Smith Tower and Observation Deck. Built in 1914, it remained the tallest building
west of the Mississippi for nearly 50 years. The views of Seattle, Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and all points in
between are stunning. Note: the Underground Tour and Observation Deck include small amounts of walking and
climbing some uneven stairs, surfaces and pavement. Leave Anacortes at 8 a.m. and Burlington at 8:30 a.m. Return to
Burlington at 4:30 p.m. and Anacortes at 5 p.m. The cost is $76. Register by Wednesday, February 25.
The Bullitt Center and Seattle Public Library Tour
Fast forward to the future! On Wednesday, March 25, visit two of the most dynamic and modern buildings in Seattle. The
first stop will be at the Bullitt Center. Billed as the greenest commercial building in the world, and throughout the docentled tour you will explore and learn about all of the design features that make this structure so amazing. After breaking for a
no-host lunch, visit the Seattle Central Library. Built in 2004, the downtown branch sports a contemporary look and feel
that is innovative in both form and function. Once again, enjoy a private tour highlighting the many attributes of the bold
structure and what services the Seattle Public Library System has to offer. Leave Anacortes at 8 a.m. and Burlington at
8:30 a.m. Return to Burlington at 4:30 p.m. and Anacortes at 5 p.m. The cost is $65. Register by Wednesday, March 11.
And coming up in April:
Best of BC Garden Tour; Whistler Village Getaway
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Activity Schedule ~ February 2015
Monday
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Tuesday
3
10:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Coffee Bar
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
9
10:00
10:30
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
4
Jigsaw Puzzle
Tai Chi
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
10
10:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Coffee Bar
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
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10:00
10:30
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Holiday Closure
23
10:00
12:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Tai Chi
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
Jigsaw Puzzle
Tai Chi
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
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Jigsaw Puzzle
Coffee Bar
Birthday Party
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00
10:30
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:30
10:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Tai Chi
Lunch
Leap of Faith
Skip Bo, Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00
12:00
12:30
Bingo
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00
10:15
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Lunch
White Elephant
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00
10:15
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
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19
10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle
10:30 Advisory Board
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Skip Bo
12:30 Yahtzee
12:30 Cribbage
10:00
10:15
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
12:30
25
26
10:00
12:00
12:30
Bingo
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Lunch
White Elephant
Skip Bo, Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00
10:15
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Income Tax Help
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
Pinochle
10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle
10:00 Watercolor Class
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Mex. Tr. Dominos
12:30 Skip-Bo,Yahtzee,
Cribbage
1:00 Comm’r Janicki
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Jigsaw Puzzle
Income Tax Help
Valentines Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle
10:00 Watercolor Class
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Mexican Train
Dominos
12:30 Skip Bo, Yahtzee
12:30 Cribbage
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Jigsaw Puzzle
Income Tax Help
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
Pinochle
10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle
10:00 Watercolor Class
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Mexican Train
Dominos
12:30 Skip Bo, Yahtzee
12:30 Cribbage
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Jigsaw Puzzle
Income Tax Help
Lunch
Skip Bo
Yahtzee
Cribbage
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10:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
Friday
6
12
Reminders –
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IncomeJigsaw
Tax Assistance
by 10:00
appointment
starting February
10:00
Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
10:005th
Jigsaw Puzzle
Coffee
Hour
with
Commissioner
Janicki,
Friday,
February
6th
12:00 Coffee Bar
10:30 Tai Chi
12:00 Lunch
White
Elephant
Bingo,
Wednesday,
February
11th
and
25thWhite Elephant
12:00 Birthday Party
12:00 Lunch
12:30
Bingo
Valentines
Lunch,
Thursday,
February
12:30
Skip Bo,
Yahtzee,
12:15
Leap of12th
Faith
Cribbage
12:30 Skip Bo
Holiday closure Monday, February
12:30 Skip16th
Bo
12:30 Cribbage
Birthday Party, Monday, February
23rd
12:30 Cribbage
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Thursday
5
11
17
10:00
10:30
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Wednesday
10:00
10:00
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Watercolor Class
Lunch
Mex. Tr. Dominos
Skip Bo, Yahtzee
Cribbage
30
Jigsaw Puzzle
Lunch
Skip Bo, Cribbage
Pinochle
10:00 Jigsaw Puzzle
10:00 Watercolor Class
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Mexican Train
Dominos
12:30 Skip Bo, Cribbage
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