We are often asked how old we are. It seems like a straightforward question. The problem is the answer. Now for me personally, my chronological age is 60. This, however, does not tell who I am, how I am, or give any kind of educated answer to the question. However, context is everything. Yes, I am now eligible for AARP membership, I have 2 years till I am eligible for Social Security, and if I keep my eyes out, I may find a discount here and there. Age in the chronological scheme is inevitable. Every day I am older and like everyone else, I will not live forever. However, it does not tell you anything about me.
Remember Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00AM is the END of Daylights Savings Time.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 25th 5:00-7:30PM | Halloween Potluck Party at the Center | Potluck, Costume Contest, Music, Treats, and More. Join us for our annual MEMBER community event. BRING A MAIN DISH, SALAD OR APPETIZER. Support your Senior Center.
- Monday, October 28th, 9:30AM | Special Board Meeting | Open to Members.
- Monday’s at 1:00PM | Next Class: October 28th- "LEGS" | 8-week Work-out Workshop with Pete | Chest-Back-Shoulders-Arms- Legs-Core/Stomach | Learn exercises for each part of the body to include dumbbells, machines, body weight, and more. | FREE.
- Saturday, November 2nd | 9:30-11:30AM | Kombucha 101 and Apple Cider Vinegar | Known as “The Elixir of Life”, Kombucha origins remain shrouded in mystery. Some drink it for health, some for flavor. If you have never tried it, now is your chance! We invite you to get in touch with your inner "Genghis" by learning more about this interesting elixir at this fun, informative presentation. We will be sampling different flavors, demonstrating how to make your own AND sending you home with your own culture (SCOBY) to start brewing. Intro to raw apple cider vinegar and making your own flavored vinegars Blaine CORE offers a variety of gardening and life-skills classes. | CORE: www.nwcore.org .
- Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00AM-12:00PM | Fall Senior Center Facility Clean-Up | Help us get the Center ready for Winter with Inside/Outside Choirs to clean up the Center | Volunteers Needed.
- Friday, November 8th, 5:30-7:30PM | Live Music with Jaded Lovers | Join us as we celebrate our Center and enjoy our favorite house band. Rock and Country classics that make you want to dance | $5 suggested donation.
- Saturday, November 9th, 9:30AM | Bulbs for Spring Flowers | Join Kelle as she takes a proactive approach to getting ready for Spring and Summer Flowers 2025 | CORE.
- Monday, November 11th | Veteran's Day | The Center will be closed as we celebrate all Veterans and the freedom their service has brought our amazing country.
- Wednesday, November 13th, 10:00AM-4:00PM | Whatcom Edge Sharpening | Bring your knives and blades for a specially discounted rate for Seniors and get ready for the Holiday Season. Whatcom Edge is a new vendor looking to support Seniors.
- Saturday, November 16th| Big Bucks Bingo | Concession stand Only. There will be no lunch this month | Games begin at 12:30PM .
- Saturday, November 16th, 9:30AM | Intro to Garden Design 101 | CORE.
- Wednesday, November 20th, 5:00PM | Composting and the Bookworm Bin Project | CORE.
New Classes:
- Memoir Class is back. | Wednesdays from 10-11:30 in the Classroom | Barbara is Back | Join us for this amazing class.
- Thursday's starting November 7th | 12:30-1:45PM | | 5-week History Class: ALBION'S SEED | This class is based on the book Albion's Seed by David H. Fischer. It is an an ethnographic look at the four cultural regions of Colonial America and their British origins. His thesis is that although, many people in America today have no direct British ancestors they have assimilated various aspects of the original cultural regions and is some ways impact modern attitudes | Presenter: Richard Mollette is a retired U. S. History teacher and was instrumental in introducing new curriculum based on primary source material. He holds a BA in Sociology and an MA in Anthropology.
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30AM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM | Advanced 8:30AM | Beginner 10:00AM
- Dumbbell Workout for Seniors/Beginners | Ongoing | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:45-10:15AM in the Clubroom / Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:45AM-11:15AM
- Dolly’s Stretch / Stretch w/Lucy- Tuesday and Thursday | 9:30AM-10:30AM
- Chair Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30AM
- Dumbbell Workout for Seniors/Beginners | Ongoing | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:45-10:15AM in the Clubroom / Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:45AM-11:15AM
- Friday Fun Bingo - 1:00PM
- Pinochle M/TH 12:30-3:00PM
- Bridge M/W/F 9:30AM-12PM
- Tai Chi - Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00AM | Advanced 8:30AM | Beginner 10:00AM
- Line Dancing – Tuesdays | 9:00AM-10:00AM
- Chair Massage – Thursdays | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Reservation Required
- Bug! Blaine Ukelele Group – Tuesdays | 1:30PM-3:00PM
- Tech Concierge - Wednesdays | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Reservations Required
Game Time>>
- Pinochle M/TH 12:30-3:00PM
- Bridge M/W/F 9:30AM-12PM
- Scrabble- Wednesdays | 1:00PM-3:00PM
- Mexican Train- Wednesdays | 2:00PM-4:00PM
- Mahjong- Tuesdays | 1:00PM-3:30PM
- Zentangles – Tuesdays | 10:00AM-11:00AM
- Watercolors – Tuesday | 12:30PM-1:30PM
- Acrylics- Wednesdays | 12:30-1:30
- Crafter’s Circle – Thursdays | 10:30AM-11:30AM
- Knitting Circle -Thursdays | 1:00PM-4:00PM
Meet Barney>>... The Senior Center Mascot>>
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Lunch | Monday-Friday | 11:30AM-12:30PM
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Staff
- Gretel Conaway, Staff
- Heather Onyon, Staff
- Pete Nelson, Executive Director
- Lisa Onyon, Program Coordinator
- Donna Rayburn, Staff
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About Us
The Blaine Senior Center serves 300 people per day from our community. Over 800 Members and visitors from Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Custer and many other areas in Whatcom County and Canada benefit from our services. Read more...
Office Hours
Our Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Membership
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2024 Membership Renewal
Please take this time to renew your membership for 2024. Your $45 yearly membership supports the Center and is now valid for 12 months vs the previous calendar year term.
If you have not been in since the COVID closure please stop by and check out our new programs, staff and look. As always, we welcome your input and feedback.
Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and patience during this unprecedented time. Working together we can open better than ever!
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Avoid COVID-19 Scams
Have you received robocalls, text messages, or emails offering free face masks? Or maybe you've seen social media posts about free COVID-19 testing kits, "cures," or protective equipment? Unfortunately scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to try to steal your Medicare Number and personal information. If anyone reaches out to get your Medicare Number or personal information in exchange for something, you can bet it's a scam. Stop scams before they happen. Visit Medicare.gov/fraud for tips on preventing Medicare scams and fraud. If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
