Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings Feb 1 - 28

SAIL Exercise Classes: Feb. 1-2, 6-7
CHELAN - SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) fitness classes are offered at Chelan Senior Center on Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. and are taught by Beth Shaw and Linda Hollier. Evening SAIL classes are Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m., also at the Chelan Senior Center and are taught by Ann Cooper. A SAIL class is offered to residents of Heritage Heights Assisted Living in Chelan on Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m. taught by Gaylen Willett and Steve Davis.

Household hazardous waste drop off:  
Feb. 1-3
Latex paint now accepted - Drop off Saturday, Feb. 4
WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is Feb. 4 at the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility on Highway 97A. The facility is open the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every week, they are open Tuesday through Friday the same hours. Drop off your household hazardous wastes and latex paint. This is a free service to Chelan County residents. For a full list of items that the facility does and does not accept, go to the facility’s website: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/household-hazardous-wastes.

Chelan Senior Meals: Feb. 1-3, 6-8
CHELAN - The Chelan Senior Center at 534 E. Trow Avenue, hosts Senior Meals Monday-Friday. Suggested donation for seniors over age 60 is $4. Fee for persons under age 60 is $10. Please call 509-888-4440 to reserve meals 24 hours in advance. For information about Home Delivered Meals call 509-470-0522.You can visit their website at www.octn.org and follow them on Facebook. Donations can be mailed to: OCTN P.O. Box 471 Okanogan, WA 98840. Menu: Feb. 1: Ham Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Pea Salad, Pineapple, WW Roll, Dessert; Feb. 2: White Bean Chicken Chili, Corn Chips, Spinach Salad, Peaches, Dessert; Feb. 3: Pepper Steak, Steamed Rice, Garden Salad, Cinnamon Pears, Egg Roll, Dessert; Feb. 6: Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Venetian Blend Veggies, Caesar Salad, Apricots, Dessert; Feb. 7: Roast Beef, Baked Potato, 4 Way Veggie Blend, Tossed Salad, Cherry Crisp; Feb. 8: Chicken Fajitas, Southwest Salad, Tropical Fruit, Dessert.

Chelan Valley Hope: Feb. 1-2, 6-9
Coat drives continues until Feb. 28
CHELAN - The Chelan Valley Hope (CVH) Coat Drive is continuing until February 28. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” - Ralph Fiennes. They are accepting new and gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and new socks. All sizes are needed. Donation bins can be found at the following locations; Chelan Library, Chelan Valley Hope, Even Keel Roadhouse, Chelan Fire & Rescue, Manson Fire Dept., Eagles, Northshore Bible Church, Livingstone Church, and The Church of the Nazarene. If you are in need of warm winter wear please call or visit Chelan Valley Hope, open Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Noon to 1p.m.). Call 509-888-2114 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Or visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest CVH news and updates chelanvalleyhope.org, @ChelanValleyHope.

Lions Club: Feb. 2, 16
MANSON - The Lake Chelan Lions Club have moved their bi-monthly meetings to the Manson Parks Building at 142 Pedoi St. in Manson. Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9 a.m. These changes come as a result of interviews with club members and several committee meetings.

VFW #6853 Post
Coffee/Donuts: Feb. 3
CHELAN - Every Friday VFW Post #6853, located at 427 S. Bradley Street is open 9-11 a.m. for donuts and coffee and conversation. Veterans are invited to join them every Friday.

Food Bank food distribution: Feb. 4, 7, 11
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Food Bank food giveaway is on Saturday and Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. Distribution is  drive-thru. They are located at 417 S. Bradley Street. Beginning this week families will be limited to one box per week. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped of at the Lake Chelan Mirror office, 131 S. Apple Blossom Drive, Ste. 109 (Chelan Business Center.)

Glass recycle: Feb. 4
Winter Hours: 10 a.m.-Noon
CHELAN - Rotary of Lake Chelan 911 Glass Rescue is open on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.-noon, at 23235 Highway 97A across from Walmart. They are charging a small fee per pound for glass drop-off. Buckets of the materials produced, sand and aggregate, will be available for purchase at $5 per 5-gallon bucket. City of Chelan residents are asked not to put glass into their blue recycle bins, but to bring it out on Saturday mornings. Their all-volunteer team relies on support from members of the community to make the operation run smoothly every week. They have tasks suitable for all ages and abilities. To volunteer go to www.911glassrescue.org, and click on the volunteer tab on the home page.

Mobile Food Pantry: Feb. 9
MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church on Thursday,  Feb. 9, noon- 2 p.m. All are welcome. It is a walk thru format and guests pick their own food. This is a regular stop every second Thursday of the month.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group: Feb. 14
            WENATCHEE - Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org
 

Chronic Disease Support Group:
Feb. 16
CHELAN -  With the support of Aging and Adults and Tender Loving Care for Seniors, an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Chelan/Manson area has restarted. They have opened this meeting to family caregivers of people who have any serious chronic conditions: cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic (post stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS) and others. Meetings will be the third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chelan Valley Hope, 417 S. Bradley Street. Aging and Adults is providing the facilitator, Bob Poindexter, who has great experience in leading support groups. Please join them to be encouraged by spending time sharing with others who are on this journey. For more details please call Claudia Swenson, Manager, TLC for Seniors, 360-561-6090.
Family and friends Support Group: Feb. 20
          WENATCHEE -  Family and friends Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of every month,  7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org
 

A Matter of Balance classes: Start Feb. 22, March
Class size limited - Register now
CHELAN - Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, Healthy Aging, Tender Loving Care for Seniors and Lake Chelan Senior Center are offering “A Matter of Balance”: managing concerns about falls, an award-winning workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. During the eight class sessions (2 sessions per week), you will learn to: Promote exercise to increase strength and balance; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Improve the home environment to reduce fall risk factors; and View falls and fear of falling as controllable. This workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided. The first session starts on Wednesday, February 22, 3-5 p.m. at the Chelan Senior Center, 534 E. Trow Avenue in Chelan. The following seven sessions are each Monday and Wednesday: Feb 27, March 1; March 6, March 8; March 13, March 15 and ending Monday, March 20.  Class size is limited to 12 people so register today. For further information or to register please call Matter of Balance instructors: Sandy Zimchek at 509-699-9042 or Claudia Swenson at 360-561-6090.
 

Manson Grange: Feb. 28
MANSON - The Manson Grange #796 will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at the grange hall located at 157 E. Wapato Way.