Social & Care Calendar

Our support groups offer a safe and supportive environment to share and learn from other caregivers.

 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the Month

2:30pm-430pm

Calvary Baptist Church

324 Avon Avenue Burlington, WA 98233 | (360) 755-1235

Powerful Tools for Caregivers:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.

This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

Classes consist of six sessions held once a week.  Two experienced Class Leaders conduct the series (many are experienced caregivers themselves, who have successfully applied the techniques they teach).  Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action in your life.

You will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class.  A donation of $30.00 to help defray the cost of the class is suggested, but not required to attend the class.

In Burlington:
Fall: September 3^rd-October 8^th, every Thursday
1:30pm-3pm
The Bradford House
116 N. Skagit Street Burlington, WA 98233 | (360) 755-1235

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration required by calling 360-814-2424

Description

This one-day program for people older than 50 is designed to enhance the driving skills of the mature adult. Insurance companies are required to give a discount on auto insurance for those over age 55 who complete the course.

Skagit Regional Clinics – Stanwood, Conference Room A/B

This caring support group for stroke survivors, their loved ones and caretakers provides up-to-date education and information. Provided by Skagit Regional Health neurologists and rehabilitation therapists. Meets the last Friday of each month from noon – 1 p.m. at Skagit Valley Hospital in the San Juan Conference Room. No charge. For more information call 360-814-8394 or e-mail kconzo@skagitregionalhealth.org.

Join us for our Lunch & Learn on the 4th Monday of each month in Burlington and the 1st Tuesday of each month in Anacortes.

Our Lunch & Learn meetings are very popular amongst our caregivers. We invite local experts to share knowledge and insights over a light home-made lunch. Guest speakers cover a broad range of caregiver-related topics spanning medical, legal and social issues.

In Burlington:
4^th Monday of the Month
12pm-2pm
Burlington Senior Center
1011 Greenleaf Avenue Burlington, WA 98233 | (360) 755-1235
RSVP to Leigh Ann at 360-755-1235 for our Burlington Lunch & Learn

In Anacortes:
1^st Tuesday of the Month
12:30pm-2pm
Christ Episcopal Church
1216 7^th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 | (360) 293-4466
RSVP to Gavin at 360-293-4466 for our Anacortes Lunch & Learn

There is no cost to these events, though donations to help with our food costs are accepted.

Caregiver Support Group for Adult Children of Parents with Dementia:

4^th Monday of the Month
4pm-5:30pm
The Bradford House
116 N. Skagit Street Burlington, WA 98233 | (360) 755-1235

Powerful Tools for Caregivers:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.

This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

Classes consist of six sessions held once a week.  Two experienced Class Leaders conduct the series (many are experienced caregivers themselves, who have successfully applied the techniques they teach).  Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action in your life.

You will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class.  A donation of $30.00 to help defray the cost of the class is suggested, but not required to attend the class.

In Burlington:
Fall: September 3^rd-October 8^th, every Thursday
1:30pm-3pm
The Bradford House
116 N. Skagit Street Burlington, WA 98233 | (360) 755-1235