Calendar for Whatcom seniors
Advance Care Planning
Two intensive-care-unit nurses discuss “advanced medical interventions,” such as CPR, dialysis, and mechanical intervention. People can ask questions and view medical equipment. Details: Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement, 360-788-6594.
6:30 p.m. Jan. 6: Community Food Co-op Connections Building, Holly and North Forest streets.
6:30 p.m. Feb. 10: Whatcom Peace and Justice Center, 1220 Bay St.
12:30 p.m. Feb. 28: United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St.
Bellingham Public Library
The Central Library is at 210 Central Ave. Call 360-778-7323.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26: One-on-one tech coaching to learn basic computer and Internet skills.
2 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5, 12 and 26: Enjoy “Coloring for Grownups.” Coloring pages and crayons provided.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14: Monique Arsenault, a certified homeopath, discusses common health complaints and possible homeopathic solutions.
1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 14: Learn about free and low-cost apps for your mobile devices. Share and demonstrate your favorite apps to others. Bring your smart phone or tablet.
Jan. 25 to April 15: AARP tax aides offer free tax preparation services. First-come, first served. Check bellinghampubliclibrary.org website for schedule.
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
The center is at 315 Halleck St. Call 360-733-4030.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12: Free event, “What’s Next: Housing Options As We Age.” Local experts discuss aging in place, in-home care, rehabilitation care, adult family homes, independent living, assisted living, home modifications, durable Medicare equipment, family caregiving, and the Village Concept: Bellingham At Home. Also, community organations will have representatives to discuss their services with people who attend.
Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
The fellowship at 1207 Ellsworth St. is hosting a series of “second-half-of-life” workshops. Call 360-733-3837 about these and future workshops.
1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21: “Life Review: How You Got to Where You Are Now,” led by wellness educator Anastacia Metcalf Lundholm.
1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18: “Finding Meaning & Purpose in Life, Illness & Death,” led by psychotherapist Donald Mihaloew.
Participants should bring a pen and pad to take notes. Donations appreciated. Details: Rachel Smith Manrique, 360-920-7638.
End-of-life workshops
Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement holds free workshops about end-of-life choices. Topics include advance care planning, durable power of attorney for health care, and advance directive paperwork. No registration required. Call 360-788-6594.
6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 6: Spring Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview Road.
2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 7: St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway.
1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 13: Spring Creek.
6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25: St. Luke’s.
6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3: Spring Creek.
2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 9: St. Luke’s.
6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18: St. Luke’s.
Mended Hearts
Mended Hearts is a nonprofit group of volunteers who support heart patients and their caregiver families. Events open to the public. Call 360-933-1282.
10 a.m. Jan. 9: “What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? And Why Are You Taking These Drugs?” A pharmacy team from PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center will discuss classes of heart drugs, what they are used for, and why people take them. They will be available to review your medications, so bring a list of your medications, dosage, and frequency you take them. You can include over-the-counter drugs to check for interactions with your regular prescriptions. St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, room A, 3333 Squalicum Parkway.
10 a.m. Feb. 7: “Food as Medicine for the Heart.” Cindy Brinn, of the Nutrition and Diabetes Clinic at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, will discuss the role of food in cardiac health, including blood pressure and blood vessel inflammation. Also at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, room A.,
This story was originally published January 3, 2016 at 6:43 AM with the headline "Calendar for Whatcom seniors."