Twelve Ways to Love WASI at Christmas (All Year Round)!
Contributed by Randi Perlman
Take advantage of the many different exercise classes WASI offers at their Club 50. You can try Strong Seniors, Bingocize, Tai Chi, Nia, and several different types of Yoga, some of them at no cost! For a minimal fee, you can even build those pre-and post-holiday muscles on their fitness equipment. Celebrate the season and new year stronger and in good health!
Join a traditional Christian worship service held each Sunday at 11:30 am in the Meeting Room at WASI. Everyone is welcome at this service of praise, teaching and celebration. The worship service is made possible by Rev. Priscilla Fulford, a WASI Lifetime member, and is appreciated by all.
The Mary Hall Lending Library has hundreds of books in paperback, audio, and large print format. Enjoy the homey, comfortable tables, chairs and atmosphere to read your favorite book or magazine, work on a puzzle or game, or borrow a book to read at home.
The library also has a computer lab, complete with internet access, available for public use.
WASI offers classes to seniors interested in becoming computer savvy.
WASI has an equipment loan program to help seniors with their short-term needs. Equipment may be borrowed based on availability, and includes items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and shower chairs; other devices may be available.
WASI provides information and referral services for seniors. Accurate, comprehensive information about government assistance programs and community service is available.
Copy, fax, and Notary public services are on premises.
A number of seasonal services are facilitated by WASI such as AARP Tax Prep, PFD assistance, garden and greenhouse spaces, and Farmers Market Coupons.
Space is offered for services that support or inform seniors and include Estate Planning by Attorney Connie Aschenbrenner, Health Fairs, Service and Affinity Clubs, candidate forums, and more.
Share a delicious and nutritious meal with fellow seniors in the WASI dining room every Monday through Friday from 11:30-12:30 for a nominal cost. Enjoy the camaraderie and friendship on display within the halls and walls of WASI.
Volunteering helps WASI carry out their mission to enable seniors to live as independently as possible for as long as possible, and your time is one of the greatest gifts you can offer. Consider coming in and spending some of it getting to know our local seniors, staff and other like-minded volunteers. Or volunteer to share your talents and skills with our community seniors by teaching a class, a craft, or relating an experience or story. All volunteers are deeply & sincerely appreciated!
WASI’s tagline is “Rooted in Dignity. Serving with Respect.” The caring and hard-working staff and board of directors strive to live those words every day. “Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.” ~ David Thomas. It is said that ‘tis better to give than to receive, for in giving we not only help others, but ourselves as well. Thank you for your support and for caring about our community’s seniors. For more information on any of these services or for questions about WASI, please call (907) 206-8800. Happy Holiday Season to all!