Samish Indian Nation Elders Program
Free715 Seafarers Way, Anacortes 98221
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.
Programs offered
Services offered
- Elders nutrition lunchesMeals
Lunch served Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at noon at 715 Seafarers Way, Anacortes.
Mon, Tue, Thu noon to 1pm
- Elder supportive servicesCase management
Assistance for Native elders age 45+ across Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.
- Caregiver supportive servicesCaregiver support
Support for unpaid family caregivers of elders, people with Alzheimer's, grandchildren under 18, and adults with disabilities.
- Quarterly elders gatheringsSenior center
Virtual and in-person elder gatherings with activities, games, and prizes.
- Monthly bingo eventsSenior center
Online and in-person bingo between quarterly gatherings.
- Veterans recognition programAdvocacy
Recognition of veterans, ceremonial vest gifting, and crisis resources.
- Health and wellness blogHealth promotion
Online health and wellness content for elders.
- Annual elders luncheonSenior center
Annual recognition luncheon for Samish and intertribal elders.
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