Topic: Health & Wellness
October 4-6 Free Dental Clinics Canceled
Written on October 5, 2018 at 6:16 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Free dental clinics canceled in the San Juans. It is with deep regret that the Fish for Teeth Board has canceled the Oct. 4-6 free dental clinics in the San Juans. Due to last-minute cancellations, the board is unable to staff the van with dental professionals. This is the first time such cancellations have occurred, Continue Reading
Organ Donation Meets Online Match Making
Written on October 5, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, September 30, 2018 Perspective living organ donor realizes the need to help those awaiting organ transplant connect with would be living donors. This new site could help remove more people from the transplant wait list. Living Donor Match, an online match making forum for living donors and their recipients, was created after Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, October 5
Written on October 3, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This Friday From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a suggested donation of $8 Fish for Teeth will be selling their famous Alaskan Rockfish fish tacos at the San Juan Island Community Theatre… Since 2012, Fish for Teeth has been fixing the teeth of those who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Fish for Teeth is self-funded Continue Reading
Saint David’s Offers New Devotional Yoga Classes
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to join registered yoga teacher Heidi Green in the church sanctuary on Thursdays, October 4 – December 13 for faith-integrated yoga classes designed for EVERY body. Two classes are offered: 2-3 p.m. Gentle Yoga – Please bring your own mat; 3-4 p.m. Chair Yoga – This class is seated Continue Reading
Children’s Yoga Calm
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Give your child the gift of nurturing relaxation through Yoga Calm. Youth will learn to deepen and focus their breath to manage emotions, practice a variety of yoga postures, and develop healthy relationship skills during both partner and group yoga activities focusing on social/emotional skills development. Older youth will be given leadership roles. Wear comfortable Continue Reading
BooBoo’s Boxing Fall Classes
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
BooBoo wants you… in her boxing class! Here’s her new Fall schedule…
Island Rec Offers Cardio Yoga
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:02 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Another round of cardio yoga is about to begin and what a great way to kickstart your day in a truly balanced way with Katerina Wen! This class is a dynamic, fun and energetic package of cardio-friendly yoga poses, strong breath-work and spiraling whole body movements. An optimal self care package for modern people who seek to gain the quickest results for the least Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 20, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: San Juan Health & Community Services Clinic 145 Rhone St, Friday Harbor By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule for the following dates: September 24, 2018 2:00pm – Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez Islands
Written on September 19, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 6. On Thursday, the van will be located at the Lopez Center for Community and Arts and on Friday and Saturday, it will be parked at the Mullis Community Continue Reading
Keeping Your Balance With Tai Ji Quan
Written on September 17, 2018 at 6:12 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima has a message for you… Open Letter to Gen-X’ers, Baby Boomers & The Silent Generationals There is something subtle, almost unnoticeable, that happens to many people as we start to age. Even if we are walking daily and stay fairly active, we can still display this mark of aging. Like a sneaky invader, Continue Reading
Island Senior: Keep On Truckin’
Written on September 17, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… One of the most critical components of maintaining happiness and health as we get older is staying mobile and not falling down. Regarding that, I have some good news and I have some some bad news. The good news Continue Reading
Self Care 1 with Katerina Wen
Written on September 16, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Don’t we feel happiest when our bodies are flexible and our minds at ease? Did you know that prevention is far better (and cheaper) than cure? Designed for self-motivated people who enjoy living life to its fullest. Come to learn ways to take charge and optimize your wellbeing from the inside out! Date: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30pm, October 1, 3, Continue Reading
Hospice Training
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan offers free training for new volunteers and paid caregivers on the first three Saturdays of October (the 6th, 13th and 20th). Over the three days they provide hands-on training and instruction on a wide variety of situations frequently encountered when providing care to homebound people: handling dementia-related behavior, meeting nutritional challenges, Continue Reading
Island Senior: New Classes Starting This Fall at the Mullis Center
Written on September 2, 2018 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… Three new classes are being offered at the Mullis Center this fall: Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance with Stephanie Prima starting Oct 4, Life Coaching with Sharon Hooper starting Oct 11, and Chair Yoga with Katerina Wen starting Oct 2. Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Offers Back-to-School Backpack Safety Tips
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the time of year when kids gear up for the start of school, filling their backpacks with new textbooks and school supplies. But they may be carrying more than just educational materials with them. Backpacks can be the source of neck, shoulder and back strain. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in Continue Reading
Community Survey
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is now open! Please add your voice by completing the survey below. Thank you for your time and support! The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. sjipc.org The Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is an anonymous annual statewide survey administered by all of Continue Reading
A Letter of Thanks
Written on August 25, 2018 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
PADs for Parkinson’s of San Juan Island would like to acknowledge all who supported the PADs Program with your presence, your interest, and your support during the San Juan County Fair. You are making this ground-breaking program possible. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the San Juan County Fair Event Team; to our training session volunteers Continue Reading
Fight Fire with Fire
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice any smoke in the air this summer? Yeah, how about last summer? Has it always been wildfire season in the summer or is this something new? Check out the video below for some answers…
Air quality affected by wildfire smoke
Written on August 14, 2018 at 12:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. San Juan County Health & Community Services is advising the public to limit time spent outdoors and avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Outdoor smoke contains very small particles and Continue Reading
Time for Another Flash Mob
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay, it’s no secret, we have another Flash Mob at the Fair by the Rock Solid Youth and the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition! It will happen on Saturday during the Trashion Fashion Show on the Main Stage, at about 6pm. Watch the video above to learn the moves and then come groove with us. Continue Reading
Strong to the Core Pilates
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may already know this, but for those who don’t, there’s a new Pilates studio in town. Debbie Warren moved from New England to the island with her husband and grown daughter in February and has opened a studio on A Street. Her studio is called Strong to the Core Pilates and she provides private Continue Reading
Island Rec- Self-Care Made Easy Part III
Written on August 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
For those of you who have taken Self Care Parts I & II with Katerina; continue your education! Explore how improving the inner health of your organs will greatly improve your outward appearance. Beauty is always generated from the inside out. Learn how to read the signs to diagnose problems, deficiencies or imbalances from your Continue Reading
October 4-6 Free Dental Clinics Canceled
Written on October 5, 2018 at 6:16 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Free dental clinics canceled in the San Juans. It is with deep regret that the Fish for Teeth Board has canceled the Oct. 4-6 free dental clinics in the San Juans. Due to last-minute cancellations, the board is unable to staff the van with dental professionals. This is the first time such cancellations have occurred, Continue Reading
Organ Donation Meets Online Match Making
Written on October 5, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, September 30, 2018 Perspective living organ donor realizes the need to help those awaiting organ transplant connect with would be living donors. This new site could help remove more people from the transplant wait list. Living Donor Match, an online match making forum for living donors and their recipients, was created after Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, October 5
Written on October 3, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This Friday From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a suggested donation of $8 Fish for Teeth will be selling their famous Alaskan Rockfish fish tacos at the San Juan Island Community Theatre… Since 2012, Fish for Teeth has been fixing the teeth of those who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Fish for Teeth is self-funded Continue Reading
Saint David’s Offers New Devotional Yoga Classes
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to join registered yoga teacher Heidi Green in the church sanctuary on Thursdays, October 4 – December 13 for faith-integrated yoga classes designed for EVERY body. Two classes are offered: 2-3 p.m. Gentle Yoga – Please bring your own mat; 3-4 p.m. Chair Yoga – This class is seated Continue Reading
Children’s Yoga Calm
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Give your child the gift of nurturing relaxation through Yoga Calm. Youth will learn to deepen and focus their breath to manage emotions, practice a variety of yoga postures, and develop healthy relationship skills during both partner and group yoga activities focusing on social/emotional skills development. Older youth will be given leadership roles. Wear comfortable Continue Reading
BooBoo’s Boxing Fall Classes
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
BooBoo wants you… in her boxing class! Here’s her new Fall schedule…
Island Rec Offers Cardio Yoga
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:02 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Another round of cardio yoga is about to begin and what a great way to kickstart your day in a truly balanced way with Katerina Wen! This class is a dynamic, fun and energetic package of cardio-friendly yoga poses, strong breath-work and spiraling whole body movements. An optimal self care package for modern people who seek to gain the quickest results for the least Continue Reading
Fall is Flu Clinic Time
Written on September 20, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: San Juan Health & Community Services Clinic 145 Rhone St, Friday Harbor By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule for the following dates: September 24, 2018 2:00pm – Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez Islands
Written on September 19, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 6. On Thursday, the van will be located at the Lopez Center for Community and Arts and on Friday and Saturday, it will be parked at the Mullis Community Continue Reading
Keeping Your Balance With Tai Ji Quan
Written on September 17, 2018 at 6:12 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima has a message for you… Open Letter to Gen-X’ers, Baby Boomers & The Silent Generationals There is something subtle, almost unnoticeable, that happens to many people as we start to age. Even if we are walking daily and stay fairly active, we can still display this mark of aging. Like a sneaky invader, Continue Reading
Island Senior: Keep On Truckin’
Written on September 17, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… One of the most critical components of maintaining happiness and health as we get older is staying mobile and not falling down. Regarding that, I have some good news and I have some some bad news. The good news Continue Reading
Self Care 1 with Katerina Wen
Written on September 16, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Don’t we feel happiest when our bodies are flexible and our minds at ease? Did you know that prevention is far better (and cheaper) than cure? Designed for self-motivated people who enjoy living life to its fullest. Come to learn ways to take charge and optimize your wellbeing from the inside out! Date: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30pm, October 1, 3, Continue Reading
Hospice Training
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan offers free training for new volunteers and paid caregivers on the first three Saturdays of October (the 6th, 13th and 20th). Over the three days they provide hands-on training and instruction on a wide variety of situations frequently encountered when providing care to homebound people: handling dementia-related behavior, meeting nutritional challenges, Continue Reading
Island Senior: New Classes Starting This Fall at the Mullis Center
Written on September 2, 2018 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… Three new classes are being offered at the Mullis Center this fall: Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance with Stephanie Prima starting Oct 4, Life Coaching with Sharon Hooper starting Oct 11, and Chair Yoga with Katerina Wen starting Oct 2. Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Offers Back-to-School Backpack Safety Tips
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the time of year when kids gear up for the start of school, filling their backpacks with new textbooks and school supplies. But they may be carrying more than just educational materials with them. Backpacks can be the source of neck, shoulder and back strain. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in Continue Reading
Community Survey
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is now open! Please add your voice by completing the survey below. Thank you for your time and support! The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. sjipc.org The Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is an anonymous annual statewide survey administered by all of Continue Reading
A Letter of Thanks
Written on August 25, 2018 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
PADs for Parkinson’s of San Juan Island would like to acknowledge all who supported the PADs Program with your presence, your interest, and your support during the San Juan County Fair. You are making this ground-breaking program possible. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the San Juan County Fair Event Team; to our training session volunteers Continue Reading
Fight Fire with Fire
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice any smoke in the air this summer? Yeah, how about last summer? Has it always been wildfire season in the summer or is this something new? Check out the video below for some answers…
Air quality affected by wildfire smoke
Written on August 14, 2018 at 12:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. San Juan County Health & Community Services is advising the public to limit time spent outdoors and avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Outdoor smoke contains very small particles and Continue Reading
Time for Another Flash Mob
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay, it’s no secret, we have another Flash Mob at the Fair by the Rock Solid Youth and the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition! It will happen on Saturday during the Trashion Fashion Show on the Main Stage, at about 6pm. Watch the video above to learn the moves and then come groove with us. Continue Reading
Strong to the Core Pilates
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may already know this, but for those who don’t, there’s a new Pilates studio in town. Debbie Warren moved from New England to the island with her husband and grown daughter in February and has opened a studio on A Street. Her studio is called Strong to the Core Pilates and she provides private Continue Reading
Island Rec- Self-Care Made Easy Part III
Written on August 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
For those of you who have taken Self Care Parts I & II with Katerina; continue your education! Explore how improving the inner health of your organs will greatly improve your outward appearance. Beauty is always generated from the inside out. Learn how to read the signs to diagnose problems, deficiencies or imbalances from your Continue Reading