Topic: Lifestyle
Island Senior: Simplify For A Meaningful Holiday Season
Written on December 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a certain amount of hustle and bustle that inevitably accompanies the holiday season. Here are just a few ideas that may help limit the stresses and increase the joys of celebrating the holidays: Give the gift of shared Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares the most recent video in her San Juan Islands Lifestyle video series. This one has tips on holding a garage sale.
Accessibility for All, SJI
Written on May 7, 2019 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You might have seen some changes down at Jackson’s Beach lately. Wondering what’s going on? As part of Friday Harbor High School’s Community Project class, Zach Crichton, Kenny Hallock and Kevin Soto , with a team of mentors and volunteers, have just finished making better wheelchair access at the beach. Zach is a wheelchair user, Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to happen again! But do come early to the Mullis Center, Saturday May 11th at 9am. We have a few special Continue Reading
Island Senior: Eat Like A Viking! The Baltic Sea or Nordic Diet
Written on February 28, 2019 at 1:45 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… If sourdough rye, pickled herring, Icelandic yogurt with blueberries, or sugar snap peas and garlic potatoes sound good to you, you may find the Nordic diet a satisfying choice. Similar to the Mediterranean diet but focused on a Scandinavian lifestyle Continue Reading
Time to Make Early Resident Camping Reservations
Written on February 16, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Early resident camping reservations accepted until February 21st at 4:00 pm for San Juan County Parks. San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares with you a snow day – Island Style. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares how much we enjoyed fishing in the 2019 Roche Harbor Salmon Derby:
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 7, 2019 at 12:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another video from her SJI Lifestyle series. Here she is with more… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares the holiday month on San Juan Island; from Chardonnay Shopping to New Year’s Eve, we had a blast.
Don’t Miss Friday Harbor’s Eighth Annual Farm Parade Today!
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from the San Juan Island Grange… The eighth annual parade of tractors, farm trucks, horses, and goats on leash is ready to roll down Argyle and Spring Streets on Saturday, October 6. If you would like to join in, come to the fairgrounds where staging starts at 1:30. Bring good shoes, a sign 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
Pet of the Week
Written on October 1, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
My friends, I am Piedmont, Cat of Distinction. I find myself temporarily without a place to call home. I’m hoping you were able to attend the grand opening of our brand-new animal shelter Saturday. That way, you’ll know where to find me when I move into my new suite very soon. If you are looking Continue Reading
Garden Club Enjoys Urban Excursion
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Dot Vandaveer for recounting the Garden Club’s Recent Trip… At the dawning of the morning on September 18, 2018, sixteen persons assembled at the San Juan Community Theater parking lot to board two vehicles that would take them on an adventure that had not been previously experienced by the San Juan Island Garden Continue Reading
Happy Autumn Equinox! Aurora Farms Welcomes Harvest
Written on September 22, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Happy Autumnal Equinox! It is now officially fall, harvest time, and a time to enjoy the abundance of the harvest. Lori Ann at Aurora Farms tells me that the Aurora Farms, Farm Store is still open daily from 9 am – 6 pm. The store is self-serve with people around if you need them. They sell 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
Sea Scouts
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Sea Scouts program starting up here. The first meeting is this Thursday August 9th at the San Juan Yacht Club 18:30 (6:30pm) Sea Scouts, BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with this San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares boating mishaps and issues that can occur while you are having fun boating…
Got Visitors?
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I saw some SJ Islands Stewardship guide books at the library, created by Public Works, that are intended to be a gentle orientation to island living for visitors. If you run an island business that has guests coming from off island, you may be interested in sharing this guidebook with them in an effort to Continue Reading
Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Reed, Fleet Captain of the San Juan Island Yacht Club has this to share… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 pm on Sunday, May 6th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Continue Reading
Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Videos
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another SJI Lifestyle Video. She says this one shows you some telltale signs to recognize an islander.

Island Senior: Simplify For A Meaningful Holiday Season
Written on December 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a certain amount of hustle and bustle that inevitably accompanies the holiday season. Here are just a few ideas that may help limit the stresses and increase the joys of celebrating the holidays: Give the gift of shared Continue Reading

Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares the most recent video in her San Juan Islands Lifestyle video series. This one has tips on holding a garage sale.

Accessibility for All, SJI
Written on May 7, 2019 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You might have seen some changes down at Jackson’s Beach lately. Wondering what’s going on? As part of Friday Harbor High School’s Community Project class, Zach Crichton, Kenny Hallock and Kevin Soto , with a team of mentors and volunteers, have just finished making better wheelchair access at the beach. Zach is a wheelchair user, Continue Reading

Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to happen again! But do come early to the Mullis Center, Saturday May 11th at 9am. We have a few special Continue Reading

Island Senior: Eat Like A Viking! The Baltic Sea or Nordic Diet
Written on February 28, 2019 at 1:45 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… If sourdough rye, pickled herring, Icelandic yogurt with blueberries, or sugar snap peas and garlic potatoes sound good to you, you may find the Nordic diet a satisfying choice. Similar to the Mediterranean diet but focused on a Scandinavian lifestyle Continue Reading

Time to Make Early Resident Camping Reservations
Written on February 16, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Early resident camping reservations accepted until February 21st at 4:00 pm for San Juan County Parks. San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares with you a snow day – Island Style. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>

Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares how much we enjoyed fishing in the 2019 Roche Harbor Salmon Derby:

Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 7, 2019 at 12:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another video from her SJI Lifestyle series. Here she is with more… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares the holiday month on San Juan Island; from Chardonnay Shopping to New Year’s Eve, we had a blast.
Don’t Miss Friday Harbor’s Eighth Annual Farm Parade Today!
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from the San Juan Island Grange… The eighth annual parade of tractors, farm trucks, horses, and goats on leash is ready to roll down Argyle and Spring Streets on Saturday, October 6. If you would like to join in, come to the fairgrounds where staging starts at 1:30. Bring good shoes, a sign 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

Pet of the Week
Written on October 1, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
My friends, I am Piedmont, Cat of Distinction. I find myself temporarily without a place to call home. I’m hoping you were able to attend the grand opening of our brand-new animal shelter Saturday. That way, you’ll know where to find me when I move into my new suite very soon. If you are looking Continue Reading

Garden Club Enjoys Urban Excursion
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Dot Vandaveer for recounting the Garden Club’s Recent Trip… At the dawning of the morning on September 18, 2018, sixteen persons assembled at the San Juan Community Theater parking lot to board two vehicles that would take them on an adventure that had not been previously experienced by the San Juan Island Garden Continue Reading

Happy Autumn Equinox! Aurora Farms Welcomes Harvest
Written on September 22, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Happy Autumnal Equinox! It is now officially fall, harvest time, and a time to enjoy the abundance of the harvest. Lori Ann at Aurora Farms tells me that the Aurora Farms, Farm Store is still open daily from 9 am – 6 pm. The store is self-serve with people around if you need them. They sell 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

Sea Scouts
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Sea Scouts program starting up here. The first meeting is this Thursday August 9th at the San Juan Yacht Club 18:30 (6:30pm) Sea Scouts, BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ Continue Reading

San Juan Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with this San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares boating mishaps and issues that can occur while you are having fun boating…

Got Visitors?
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I saw some SJ Islands Stewardship guide books at the library, created by Public Works, that are intended to be a gentle orientation to island living for visitors. If you run an island business that has guests coming from off island, you may be interested in sharing this guidebook with them in an effort to Continue Reading

Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Reed, Fleet Captain of the San Juan Island Yacht Club has this to share… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 pm on Sunday, May 6th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Continue Reading

Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading

San Juan Island Lifestyle Videos
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another SJI Lifestyle Video. She says this one shows you some telltale signs to recognize an islander.