WA Senior Resources
Day programs & senior centers

Samish Indian Nation Elders Program

Free

715 Seafarers Way, Anacortes 98221

Samish Indian Nation canoe volunteers.
Samish Indian Nation canoe volunteers.
Image from samishtribe.nsn.us.

Senior center in Anacortes, Skagit County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Samish Indian Nation.

The Samish Indian Nation Elders Program serves Samish citizens and American Indian or Alaska Native elders age 45 and older across Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. Services include congregate nutrition lunches Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Anacortes site, supportive services for elders, family caregiver support, quarterly gatherings, monthly bingo, and a veterans program. The program operates under the Samish Indian Nation in Anacortes, Washington.

Services offered

  • Elders nutrition lunches
    Meals

    Lunch served Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at noon at 715 Seafarers Way, Anacortes.

    Mon, Tue, Thu noon to 1pm

  • Elder supportive services
    Case management

    Assistance for Native elders age 45+ across Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.

  • Caregiver supportive services
    Caregiver support

    Support for unpaid family caregivers of elders, people with Alzheimer's, grandchildren under 18, and adults with disabilities.

  • Quarterly elders gatherings
    Senior center

    Virtual and in-person elder gatherings with activities, games, and prizes.

  • Monthly bingo events
    Senior center

    Online and in-person bingo between quarterly gatherings.

  • Veterans recognition program
    Advocacy

    Recognition of veterans, ceremonial vest gifting, and crisis resources.

  • Health and wellness blog
    Health promotion

    Online health and wellness content for elders.

  • Annual elders luncheon
    Senior center

    Annual recognition luncheon for Samish and intertribal elders.

About Day programs & senior centers

Drop-in places to spend the day. Classes, fitness, lunch, social activities, transportation. Often free or donation-based. The most underrated part of staying home.

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