Community Bulletin Board Feb. 26-March 17

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Brewster Senior Center Rummage Room
BREWSTER – Hours at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center are 8 to 12:45 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Donations will be accepted during store hours at the back door for the Rummage Room. No children’s clothing. They will take “small pieces of furniture and sometimes larger items.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Senior meals
BREWSTER - The Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center hosts the Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition (OCTN) meals Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Suggested donation for those over age 60 is $4. For those 60 and under the cost is $8.50. All diners are welcome.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
S.A.I.L. classes
BREWSTER - S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) classes are Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 a.m. at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center.
Wednesdays
Brewster Senior Center Bingo
BREWSTER – Bingo is back at 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday morning at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center at 109 S. Bridge St. Cost is 25 cents per card.
Feb. 26
Community Action Council board to meet
OKANOGAN - The Okanogan County Community Action Council Board of Directors will hold their Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5:15 p.m. at Community Action, 424 S. 2nd Avenue, Okanogan. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. “Leading a revolt on poverty through Education, Empowerment, and Engagement.” If you have questions or need additional information please contact Lael Duncan at OCCAC, (509) 422-4041.
Feb. 28
School retirees to meet
OKANOGAN - Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association meets 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28 for a general meeting and no-host luncheon at Cariboo Inn, 233 Queen St, Okanogan. A representative from Okanogan County P.U.D. will speak. Reminder: Bring items for the Support Center. Information: Jennie Hedington: 509-422-2954
March 2
Okanogan County Artists to meet
OKANOGAN - Okanogan County Artists will have a paint- in on Monday, March 2 at the Presbyterian Church 429 N. Oak, Okanogan.  All artists are invited.  Bring a work in progress or a piece you'd like help with.  Church opens at 9 a.m.  for people needing supplies.   Contact Karyl Hubbard, 826-3385 or Tina Tharp,  Tharp49@gmail.com for further information.
March 2
TOPS meeting
BREWSTER – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays, 10 a.m., 600 W. Indian Avenue. Preteens, teens, adults – male, female welcome. First meeting is free. TOPS Club, Inc. ® is an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support  and wellness education organization. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise, and  motivation. For  info: Joyce Anderson, Coordinator,  (509) 922-8820, visit www.tops.org, call TOPS Headquarters, (800) 932-8677.

March 3
VFW Post #6853 to meet
CHELAN - VFW Post #6853 will meet at the Clubhouse at the Horse shoe Pits (near Chelan Valley Hope) at 6:30 p.m. To join the VFW call Post Commander Steve Palmbush at (509) 670-3346 or email: chelanvfw@gmail.com
March 4
Brewster Chamber to meet
BREWSTER - The regular Brewster Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held Wednesday, March 4, 11:30 a.m. at the Columbia Post 97 American Legion building at 102 N. Third Street in Brewster. Lunch is available. All are welcome to join them for community updates, lively discussions and business education opportunities. For info: Mike Mauk, 509-593-0771.
March 4
American Legion Auxiliary to meet
BREWSTER - American Legion Auxiliary meeting is Wednesday Marchj  4 at 6 p.m.  For info: Kim Patterson 509-689-3137 or if you are unable to attend  the meeting.
March 4
American Legion to meet
BREWSTER - American Legion Post 97 of Brewster will meet Wednesday,March 4 beginning at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post.
March 4
North Cascades Sportsman’s Club
CHELAN - The North Cascades Sportsman’s Club Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at the Chelan PUD located at 1034 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan.
March 10
Cancer Support Group
CHELAN - The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, meets the second Tuesday of each month with lunch provided by the Wenatchee Wellness Place, at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.
March 11
Lilac Services for the Blind meetings
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Lilac Services For the Blind meets every second Wednesday of the month at 4 Kittitas St. across the street from the bus station in Wenatchee, second floor, at noon. All with sight impairment are welcome. For information: Rae Hail, (509) 888-7597. On Mondays and Tuesdays call (509) 423-5178.
March 13, 20
Brewster area monthly bus trips to
Omak and Wenatchee
BREWSTER - OCTN takes Brewster area residents to Wenatchee, second Friday of the month. Next trip is March 13 The bus starts picking folks up at their homes at 7:30 a.m. Riders may request  destination(s); medical appointments etc.
On the third Friday of each month, March 20, riders will be taken to Omak for the day. Riders request their destination(s).
Wenatchee: $12/boarding for General Public, $6 suggested donation/day for Seniors (60 plus). Omak: $5.50/General Public, $2.75 suggested donation Seniors (60 plus). (509) 826-4391 to reserve your seat.
March 13
VFW Auxiliary to meet
CHELAN - VFW Post #6853 Auxiliary meets the second Friday of the month at the Heritage Heights Assisted Living meeting room, 505 E. Highland Avenue, at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in joining can call Carol Palmbush at (509) 682-5624.
March 16
Compassionate Friends to meet
WENATCHEE - The Compassionate Friends is an organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and their families. They are bereaved parents reaching out to bereaved parents. Anyone who has had a child or loved one die in their family is invited to their monthly meeting on Monday, March 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street. For information: Carol, 509-860-3620.
March 17
Help available for
Douglas County veterans
BRIDGEPORT - Sarah Simonson the Veterans Service Officer for Douglas County, sets up an outreach/satellite office in Bridgeport once a month on the third Tuesday of the month, in the town office’s conference room 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/douglascountyvso

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