Topic: Health & Wellness
2018 Great Washington Shakeout
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s just one week until the 2018 Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill on October 18th. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for “the big one” by signing up online. It’s quick and easy to do at: http://shakeout.org/washington So far, more than 700 people in the islands are involved. This includes Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading
New John Geyman Book
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman announces the publication of his new book: TrumpCare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done. He states: “Chaos now reigns in our increasingly fragmented, dysfunctional, and unfair health care system.This book intends to make sense out of the chaos with four goals: 1) to describe what TrumpCare is, Continue Reading
World Polio Day
Written on October 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 24th, Rotary will celebrate World Polio Day to help raise awareness and the funding we need to reach full eradication. Since its formation in 2003, Rotary Club of San Juan Islands has donated over $70,000 to ending polio. We contribute $1,000 annually through Concours d’Elegance. In addition, this year we gave $1,000 to 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
2018 Great Washington Shakeout
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s just one week until the 2018 Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill on October 18th. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for “the big one” by signing up online. It’s quick and easy to do at: http://shakeout.org/washington So far, more than 700 people in the islands are involved. This includes Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading
New John Geyman Book
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman announces the publication of his new book: TrumpCare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done. He states: “Chaos now reigns in our increasingly fragmented, dysfunctional, and unfair health care system.This book intends to make sense out of the chaos with four goals: 1) to describe what TrumpCare is, Continue Reading
World Polio Day
Written on October 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 24th, Rotary will celebrate World Polio Day to help raise awareness and the funding we need to reach full eradication. Since its formation in 2003, Rotary Club of San Juan Islands has donated over $70,000 to ending polio. We contribute $1,000 annually through Concours d’Elegance. In addition, this year we gave $1,000 to 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