Topic: Health & Wellness
Women in Conversation
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Oak Boesky in a monthly, facilitated conversation to deepen your connection to your life’s purpose. The focus will be on re-discovering what you love and move in ever-widening circles to find greater purpose and meaning in your connections with others, in community, or in your ‘work’ in the world. Oak is a doctoral candidate Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today we find this letter from Louise Dustrude… This election is crucial for those of us who believe in the reproductive rights of women and men and in the right to death with dignity. With Barbara Sharp’s term expiring, we need to elect someone with an equally strong commitment to these rights. Continue Reading
Blood Drive at Mullis Center Wednesday October 11
Written on October 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
You can help Las Vegas shooting victims. On Monday morning, Bloodworks Northwest communicated with United Blood Services in Las Vegas to offer emergency blood components to treat those injured in the horrific shooting Sunday night. UBS advised that while their immediate hospital requirements are being met, additional supplies will be needed. We expect to be Continue Reading
Rotary Donates Locally and Internationally
Written on October 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their 11th annual Concours d’Elegance held on august 27th at the San Juan Vineyards. This event was co-sponsored with the Sports Car Club of San Juan Islands. John Lackey of Hospice San Juan, Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center, Continue Reading
Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shakeout In The San Juan Islands It’s just two weeks until the 2017 Great Washington Shakeout drill on October 19th. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for “the big one” by signing up for the Shakeout Drill. So far, nearly 1100 people in the islands are involved. This includes two Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Written on October 5, 2017 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Prevention Coalition is working with NW Education Services District (NWESD) to put on a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a Continue Reading
Flu Shots
Written on October 4, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center offers flu shots for $25 Flu season is right around the corner. Don’t let the bug get you. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering flu shots for $25. This flat fee is for either the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four flu viruses, or the high-dose vaccine for Continue Reading
Silver Swan Ballet Classes
Written on October 2, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet in Friday Harbor will be delivering Silver Swans Ballet Classes. Silver Swans is a pilot project delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance, featuring branded ballet classes created specifically for people over 55 and taught exclusively by Silver Swans Licensees. Specially designed for mature dancers, classes help improve mobility, Continue Reading
5th Annual Beautiful You Fashion Show
Written on September 28, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join SAFE San Juans at the Brickworks on Sunday, October 1, at 2:00pm for our 5th annual Beautiful You Fashion Show, celebrating the beauty and diversity of all our island residents. Enjoy refreshments and a Stand Up Men dessert auction while viewing featured fashions from our wonderful local shops including: Be Chic, Girlfriends, King’s Sportsware, Continue Reading
Island Neighbors
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Neighbors is a volunteer-based community outreach program designed to offer support and companionship to isolated seniors and persons with disabilities who are living independently but need extra help to sustain a healthier quality of life. Some of the duties we provide include: local medical and dental transportation, errand running, in-home supports, social visits or Continue Reading
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A comprehensive insight into true holistic health of mind, body and spirit. Living life to the fullest: Come and learn about the intricate relationship between breath, movement, nutrition and a sound immune system. Consider your health as your most priceless asset: A gem for health conscious people who wish to take charge of their health Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this morning’s SJ Update mailbag, we find this letter from Mike Hamlette… Dear SJ Update, I’d like to inform the community that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Both the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County County Council in conjuction with the County Board Of Health (BOH) have made proclamations in support Continue Reading
Closing of Life Care Center Stirs Community Discussion
Written on September 26, 2017 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders shocked by the impending closing of the Life Care Center filled the Mullis Center on Monday night to talk about what possibilities there might be to fill its vital role in the community. The program organized by Patty Garcia and chaired by Grisha Krivchenia started with a sharing of factual information and moved into Continue Reading
September Proclaimed Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Both the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County Council in conjuction with the County Board Of Health (BOH) have made proclamations in support of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Mike Hamlette, the new leader of the local prostate cancer support group, Us TOO, noted that 3 million men in the United States Continue Reading
Compassion Fatigue Roundtable Offers Support
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time for conversation, support and connection concerning issues surrounding compassion fatigue in the helping professions, and for family and volunteer caregivers. Together, we will review self-care strategies that aid in building resiliency, diminishing feelings of loss and grief, and move us along on our healing Hero’s Journey. The Compassion Fatigue Roundtable is hosted by Continue Reading
Women in Conversation
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Oak Boesky in a monthly, facilitated conversation to deepen your connection to your life’s purpose. The focus will be on re-discovering what you love and move in ever-widening circles to find greater purpose and meaning in your connections with others, in community, or in your ‘work’ in the world. Oak is a doctoral candidate Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 11, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today we find this letter from Louise Dustrude… This election is crucial for those of us who believe in the reproductive rights of women and men and in the right to death with dignity. With Barbara Sharp’s term expiring, we need to elect someone with an equally strong commitment to these rights. Continue Reading
Blood Drive at Mullis Center Wednesday October 11
Written on October 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
You can help Las Vegas shooting victims. On Monday morning, Bloodworks Northwest communicated with United Blood Services in Las Vegas to offer emergency blood components to treat those injured in the horrific shooting Sunday night. UBS advised that while their immediate hospital requirements are being met, additional supplies will be needed. We expect to be Continue Reading
Rotary Donates Locally and Internationally
Written on October 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island recently presented checks to the recipients of proceeds from their 11th annual Concours d’Elegance held on august 27th at the San Juan Vineyards. This event was co-sponsored with the Sports Car Club of San Juan Islands. John Lackey of Hospice San Juan, Jennifer Armstrong of Family Resource Center, Continue Reading
Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Written on October 6, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shakeout In The San Juan Islands It’s just two weeks until the 2017 Great Washington Shakeout drill on October 19th. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for “the big one” by signing up for the Shakeout Drill. So far, nearly 1100 people in the islands are involved. This includes two Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Written on October 5, 2017 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Prevention Coalition is working with NW Education Services District (NWESD) to put on a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a Continue Reading
Flu Shots
Written on October 4, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center offers flu shots for $25 Flu season is right around the corner. Don’t let the bug get you. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering flu shots for $25. This flat fee is for either the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four flu viruses, or the high-dose vaccine for Continue Reading
Silver Swan Ballet Classes
Written on October 2, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet in Friday Harbor will be delivering Silver Swans Ballet Classes. Silver Swans is a pilot project delivered by the Royal Academy of Dance, featuring branded ballet classes created specifically for people over 55 and taught exclusively by Silver Swans Licensees. Specially designed for mature dancers, classes help improve mobility, Continue Reading
5th Annual Beautiful You Fashion Show
Written on September 28, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join SAFE San Juans at the Brickworks on Sunday, October 1, at 2:00pm for our 5th annual Beautiful You Fashion Show, celebrating the beauty and diversity of all our island residents. Enjoy refreshments and a Stand Up Men dessert auction while viewing featured fashions from our wonderful local shops including: Be Chic, Girlfriends, King’s Sportsware, Continue Reading
Island Neighbors
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Neighbors is a volunteer-based community outreach program designed to offer support and companionship to isolated seniors and persons with disabilities who are living independently but need extra help to sustain a healthier quality of life. Some of the duties we provide include: local medical and dental transportation, errand running, in-home supports, social visits or Continue Reading
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A comprehensive insight into true holistic health of mind, body and spirit. Living life to the fullest: Come and learn about the intricate relationship between breath, movement, nutrition and a sound immune system. Consider your health as your most priceless asset: A gem for health conscious people who wish to take charge of their health Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on September 27, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this morning’s SJ Update mailbag, we find this letter from Mike Hamlette… Dear SJ Update, I’d like to inform the community that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Both the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County County Council in conjuction with the County Board Of Health (BOH) have made proclamations in support Continue Reading
Closing of Life Care Center Stirs Community Discussion
Written on September 26, 2017 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders shocked by the impending closing of the Life Care Center filled the Mullis Center on Monday night to talk about what possibilities there might be to fill its vital role in the community. The program organized by Patty Garcia and chaired by Grisha Krivchenia started with a sharing of factual information and moved into Continue Reading
September Proclaimed Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Both the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County Council in conjuction with the County Board Of Health (BOH) have made proclamations in support of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Mike Hamlette, the new leader of the local prostate cancer support group, Us TOO, noted that 3 million men in the United States Continue Reading
Compassion Fatigue Roundtable Offers Support
Written on September 25, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time for conversation, support and connection concerning issues surrounding compassion fatigue in the helping professions, and for family and volunteer caregivers. Together, we will review self-care strategies that aid in building resiliency, diminishing feelings of loss and grief, and move us along on our healing Hero’s Journey. The Compassion Fatigue Roundtable is hosted by Continue Reading