Topic: Health & Wellness
Bill & Rita Need Help
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament need your help. As so many of you know, they have served this community for over 30 years through teaching dance to 2 1/2 to 75 year olds, plus day camps for children, Zumba, and much more. Bill is experiencing advanced lung cancer. He is currently recovering from radiation treatments while Continue Reading
Island Senior: Class Offered on Chronic Disease Self-Management
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Islanders will have a unique opportunity starting March 20; to take a six-week course at the Mullis Center designed to help people self-manage living with chronic disease. The course, supported here by the Northwest Regional Council and San Juan County, Continue Reading
2018 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are proud to announce that Firefighter Gilbert Venegas, Chief Brad Creesy, and Lieutenant Michael Henderson will be participating in the 2018 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. On March 11, they will be joining over 2,000 firefighters in climbing the stairs at Seattle’s Columbia Center in full bunker gear, including SCBA, to raise funds for The Leukemia Continue Reading
Yogadevotion
Written on February 23, 2018 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
David at Saint David’s church shares this class announcement with you… Yogadevotion Chair Yoga Class for Lent Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to join Heidi Green in the church sanctuary from 3-4 pm for five Wednesdays in Lent from Feb. 28 through March 28 for Yogadevotion classes designed for EVERY body. There is a Continue Reading
MERT On Duty
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) is looking for volunteers to assist in our island’s welfare by collecting and coordinating the exchange of information during major emergencies, such as earthquakes. Although this may sound intimidating, the only requirements are living within walking distance of a fire station and not volunteering Continue Reading
County Medication Take Back Program Removes 600 lbs. Annually
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wondering how to safely dispose of expired and unused medications? Take the medications to one of the five permanent Drop Off Bins located throughout the County for free disposal. The Drop Off bins are located at: San Juan Island Sheriff’s Office (Available 24/7) Lopez Island Sheriff’s Substation Orcas Island Sheriff’s Substation Ray’s Pharmacy on Orcas Continue Reading
March for Our Lives – Friday Harbor
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As a caring community that jumps at the chance to help those in need, we would like to make some time to reach out to the students from Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, by making them a banner to hang in the hallway of their school. We want to extend a hand as Continue Reading
Intro to Mat Pilates
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in learning more about Pilates or immersing yourself deeper in your current practice? The Studio has the perfect workshop for you! Join Jacquelyn Reiff for an intensive Intro to Mat Pilates at The Studio March 3rd and 4th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This session will detail Joseph Pilates classic mat exercises and prepare Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Open Tonight
Written on February 18, 2018 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County, and the “Out of the Cold” Severe Weather Shelter program have enjoyed amazing community support in the shape of donations and volunteer commitments, and as the cold weather sets in tonight the Shelter will open once again. The Shelter location for the predicted cold weather will be at the Continue Reading
Cari Matthews, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cari Matthews, MD, has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Matthews is a seasoned Emergency physician with special interests in remote care, aeromedical evacuation and travel medicine. She and her fellow Peace Island emergency medicine providers offer around-the-clock care, seven days a week. Matthews comes to PeaceHealth from Benefis Health System in Continue Reading
Island Senior: It’s Flu Season!
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… I was not planning to write about the flu this week but the flu chose me and according to my informal social media commiserations I am not alone. This is turning out to be one of the worst flu seasons in years. I was Continue Reading
Local Firefighter Ben Waldron to Climb Building For Blood Cancer Cure
Written on February 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local firefighter Ben Waldron will be participating in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 11th in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Says Ben, “For those that don’t know me personally. I’m a firefighter with the Seattle fire department, I am married with 4 kids, and make my home on Beautiful San Juan Continue Reading
Creating A Safe Home Environment For Seniors
Written on February 4, 2018 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Especially now with the Life Care Center closed, there may be many islanders caring for elderly parents or relatives, and even sharing their homes with them. This article written by freelance writer Jane Campbell outlines some simple but powerful steps we can take to make our homes and theirs much safer. Did you know that Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
Bill & Rita Need Help
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament need your help. As so many of you know, they have served this community for over 30 years through teaching dance to 2 1/2 to 75 year olds, plus day camps for children, Zumba, and much more. Bill is experiencing advanced lung cancer. He is currently recovering from radiation treatments while Continue Reading
Island Senior: Class Offered on Chronic Disease Self-Management
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Islanders will have a unique opportunity starting March 20; to take a six-week course at the Mullis Center designed to help people self-manage living with chronic disease. The course, supported here by the Northwest Regional Council and San Juan County, Continue Reading
2018 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are proud to announce that Firefighter Gilbert Venegas, Chief Brad Creesy, and Lieutenant Michael Henderson will be participating in the 2018 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. On March 11, they will be joining over 2,000 firefighters in climbing the stairs at Seattle’s Columbia Center in full bunker gear, including SCBA, to raise funds for The Leukemia Continue Reading
Yogadevotion
Written on February 23, 2018 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
David at Saint David’s church shares this class announcement with you… Yogadevotion Chair Yoga Class for Lent Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to join Heidi Green in the church sanctuary from 3-4 pm for five Wednesdays in Lent from Feb. 28 through March 28 for Yogadevotion classes designed for EVERY body. There is a Continue Reading
MERT On Duty
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) is looking for volunteers to assist in our island’s welfare by collecting and coordinating the exchange of information during major emergencies, such as earthquakes. Although this may sound intimidating, the only requirements are living within walking distance of a fire station and not volunteering Continue Reading
County Medication Take Back Program Removes 600 lbs. Annually
Written on February 22, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wondering how to safely dispose of expired and unused medications? Take the medications to one of the five permanent Drop Off Bins located throughout the County for free disposal. The Drop Off bins are located at: San Juan Island Sheriff’s Office (Available 24/7) Lopez Island Sheriff’s Substation Orcas Island Sheriff’s Substation Ray’s Pharmacy on Orcas Continue Reading
March for Our Lives – Friday Harbor
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As a caring community that jumps at the chance to help those in need, we would like to make some time to reach out to the students from Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, by making them a banner to hang in the hallway of their school. We want to extend a hand as Continue Reading
Intro to Mat Pilates
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in learning more about Pilates or immersing yourself deeper in your current practice? The Studio has the perfect workshop for you! Join Jacquelyn Reiff for an intensive Intro to Mat Pilates at The Studio March 3rd and 4th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This session will detail Joseph Pilates classic mat exercises and prepare Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Open Tonight
Written on February 18, 2018 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County, and the “Out of the Cold” Severe Weather Shelter program have enjoyed amazing community support in the shape of donations and volunteer commitments, and as the cold weather sets in tonight the Shelter will open once again. The Shelter location for the predicted cold weather will be at the Continue Reading
Cari Matthews, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cari Matthews, MD, has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Matthews is a seasoned Emergency physician with special interests in remote care, aeromedical evacuation and travel medicine. She and her fellow Peace Island emergency medicine providers offer around-the-clock care, seven days a week. Matthews comes to PeaceHealth from Benefis Health System in Continue Reading
Island Senior: It’s Flu Season!
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… I was not planning to write about the flu this week but the flu chose me and according to my informal social media commiserations I am not alone. This is turning out to be one of the worst flu seasons in years. I was Continue Reading
Local Firefighter Ben Waldron to Climb Building For Blood Cancer Cure
Written on February 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local firefighter Ben Waldron will be participating in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 11th in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Says Ben, “For those that don’t know me personally. I’m a firefighter with the Seattle fire department, I am married with 4 kids, and make my home on Beautiful San Juan Continue Reading
Creating A Safe Home Environment For Seniors
Written on February 4, 2018 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Especially now with the Life Care Center closed, there may be many islanders caring for elderly parents or relatives, and even sharing their homes with them. This article written by freelance writer Jane Campbell outlines some simple but powerful steps we can take to make our homes and theirs much safer. Did you know that Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading