First Wednesday Luncheon

by Stephanie Buehler, Guest Writer

Olympic Area Agency on Aging will be discussing their Dementia Outreach Program at our Wednesday, May 6,luncheon held at the Beach Club, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In recognition of Cinco de Mayo, a taco salad bar will be set up, and all tableware will be provided. Feel free to wear any Mexican-themed clothes you may have hanging in your closet. RSVP tofirstwednesdayluncheon@gmail.com or sign up at either the Bay or Beach Club no later than May 3. 

Did you know that dementia is the 4^th leading cause of death in WA? It is expected that the number living with dementia in our state will double by 2040.  You may be surprised and heartened to learn of all the support offered for both those suffering from the disease as well as their caregivers.

In June, for our final program of the season, and to kick off summer with some musical fun, we will be entertained by “Ukuleles Unite of Port Townsend,” a group of ukulele enthusiasts, founded in 2011 by Bruce Cowan, George Yount, and Germaine Arthur. The mission to spread “joie d’ukulele” in Jefferson County includes offering classes at all levels and opportunities to play in the community. They will perform, provide a little education about the ukulele, and lead a sing-along with many favorites. Lyrics will be provided. Come join in the fun!

June's luncheon will be BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). Coffee, tea, water and cookies will be provided.

RSVP to the above email address no later than June 1.  

We've been fortunate to have so many wonderful programs over the past few years.

However, our Program Chair is needing to step down at the end of this season (June).  We are asking those of you who have some interesting ideas and who would like to help in our continuing effort to support the Food Bank monthly (October through June), please contact one of the following people to discuss what's involved:  Stephanie Buehler @ 360-301-6824, Fran Bodman @ 360-437-5110, or Joan Astin @ 360-437-9307.

There is no charge to attend our luncheons. Instead, we ask that you bring a donation in the form of cash, check made payable to the Jefferson County Food Bank Association (JCFBA) and/or non-perishable food such as condiments, coffee, peanut butter, jelly, canned meat, boxed pasta, etc., egg cartons and hygiene products. Food donations must be unopened, undamaged and unexpired.