Women’s Health Day is a free annual event presented by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center and the Southern Coos Health Foundation and sponsored by generous community individuals and businesses. Over the past 22 years, Women’s Health Day has focused on healthcare-related topics that are relevant to women, encouraging them to feed their minds, bodies and spirits.

This year’s theme is “Finding Your Balance: Hormones, Mindfulness, and Health” with returning keynote speaker Dr. Neil Nathan. Autumn Mercer, MSN, FNP-C, AGNP-C of EmpowerHer Health Collaborative will make her presentation debut.

Registration

Visit the Southern Coos Hospital website for more event details and registration. The entire event is free to attend, thanks to generous sponsors. Seating is limited, and advance registration is requested.

Women’s Health Day is an annual event presented by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center and the Southern Coos Health Foundation and sponsored by generous community individuals and businesses. Over the past 22 years, Women’s Health Day has focused on healthcare-related topics that are relevant to women.

This year’s topic is “THRIVE – A Holistic Approach to Physical & Financial Health.” Keynote speaker is Dr. Neal Nathan, M.D. Dr. Nathan has been practicing medicine for over 50 years, has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management, and is a Founding Diplomate of both the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and the International Society for Environmental and Applied Immunology.

Registration

Visit the Southern Coos Hospital website for more event details and registration. The event is free, thanks to generous sponsors. Advance registration is encouraged.

Youth story time is 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, with open play time for tots age zero to five on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., at the library.

Additional summer programs include–

Native American Innovation Exhibit – June 11 – 29 (BPL)

Magician Jeff Evans, June 28 @ 12 p.m. (Theater – Visit our Event Calendar for more details.)

Mosaic Making & Lecture, June 29 @ 2 p.m. (BPL)

Reptiles! presentation, July 3 @ 11 a.m. (Theater – Visit our Event Calendar for more details.)

Journey Under the Sea, July 12 @ 11:30 a.m. (BPL)

Fun with Washed Ashore, July 18 @ 11:30 (BPL)

Portable Planetarium, drop-in July 21, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (Bandon Fisheries Warehouse)

Art at the Library, July 25 @ 11:30 a.m. (BPL)

Sapphire Farms Storytime, Aug. 8 @ 11:30 a.m. (BPL)

Felting Workshop, Aug. 17 @ 4 p.m. (BPL – age 12 and older, call to register)

Teen Writers!, Aug. 22 @ 3 p.m. (BPL)

Tween Writers!, Aug. 29 @ 3 p.m. (BPL)

The Bandon Public Library is located in Bandon City Park, 1204 11th St. SW. The library is open 12 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Learn more at BandonLibrary.org.

Bridge fans have their choice of Open Bridge, from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, or Duplicate Bridge from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs. If you’re a beginner or need to brush up, check out Friday’s lessons at 11:30 a.m.

Games of Choice (whatever the group wants to play) run from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday.

Cribbage games start at 5:15 p.m. Monday and run until 9 or 10 p.m.

Yazzi’s Chair Yoga is offered by donation at a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri. Mats are available. All ages and abilities are welcome for this one-hour class. Call 458-710-8946 for information.

If walking is more your speed, join Walking Buddies from 10 to 11 a.m. Tues/Thur. You can stay indoors on rainy days, or partner up for a one- to two-mile hike down to the beach or around the park. Dogs on leashes are welcome!

For a more aerobic workout, join the South Coast Folk Society for free monthly dance parties with live music. Call Paul at 541-404-8267 for details.

For moral support with your diet, sign up for Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), for a weigh-in and meeting 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Stop by the BSAC any time the “Open” sign is out, to work a jigsaw puzzle, borrow a book, play pool or corn-hole, or just chat. And the center is always in need of hosts and hostesses to keep the doors open, answer the phone, and talk to visitors. Call 541-347-4131 to find out more.

Monday:

10 a.m. Combo yoga with Yaz

2 to 5 p.m. Games of Choice

5:15 to 10 p.m. Cribbage

Tuesday:

10 a.m. Walk for Health with Statia

Wednesday:

10 a.m. Combo yoga with Yaz

Thursday:

10 a.m. Walk for Health with Statia

11:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge

Friday:

8:30 a.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

10 a.m. Combo yoga wit Yaz

11: 30 a.m. Beginning Bridge

1 to 4 p.m. Open Bridge

And more . . .

Check out South Coast Folk Dancing the third Saturday each month from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event is open to all ages and features live music with the IDF band. Learn more at SouthCoastFolkSociety.wordpress.com.

And, watch for additional special events, including Dances of Universal Peace.

New BSAC members and volunteers are welcome. Stop by or call 541-347-4131. Enter the senior center through the red door at the south end of the Bandon Community Center in Bandon City Park. To learn more about the Bandon Senior Activity Center, visit our Programs page.

DANCES FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE: Sunday, May 14, 1-4 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 503-577-9851 for details.

AFRICAN DRUM GROUP: Every other Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Call Center for exact dates.

PUBLIC DANCE PARTY: Sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society, 7-9:30 p.m. every third Saturday. A free event featuring live music and international dances. Call Paul at 541-404-8267 for info.

YAZZI’S CHAIR YOGA: 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., and Fri. (by donation).

GAMES OF CHOICE: 1-5 p.m. Mon.

CRIBBAGE: 5:15-10 p.m. Mon.

WALK FOR HEALTH(free): Walk indoors or out, at your own pace, 10-11 a.m. Tues/Thur.

DANCERCIZE WITH ANGIE: Stretching and stepping to music, 4 p.m. Wed. (by donation).

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS): weigh-in and meeting: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fri.

BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS: 11:30 a.m. Fri.

OPEN BRIDGE: 1-4 p.m. Fri.

Volunteers are always needed. Call 541-347-4131 or drop by 1200 11th St. SW, behind the bright red door at the south end of the Bandon Community Center (“The Barn”).

WALK FOR HEALTH (free): A new program to reduce pain and inflammation, 10-11 a.m. Tues/Thurs.

YAZZI’S CHAIR YOGA (by donation): 10 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri. and 4 p.m. Sat.

GAMES OF CHOICE: 2-5 p.m. Mon.

CRIBBAGE: 5:15-10 p.m. Mon.

DANCERCIZE WITH ANGIE (by donation): Aerobic workout to old and new music, 4 p.m. Wed.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) weigh-in and meeting: 8:30-10 a.m. Fri.

BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS (free): 11:30 a.m. Fri.

OPEN BRIDGE: 1 to 4 p.m. Fri.

MORRIS DANCERS, part of the South Coast Folk Society, rehearse 6-8 p.m. on the third Sat. Open to the public. Band practice is 6:30-7:30 on fourth Fri. Call Paul at 541-404-8267 for info.

Want to play pinochle? Call Debbie at 541-253-1141.

Volunteers always welcome, as are ideas for new activities. Call 541-347-4131 or drop by 1200 11th St. SW, behind the bright red door at the south end of the Bandon Community Center (“The Barn”).

Article contributed by the Bandon Senior Activity Center. Visit our Programs page for more information about the BSAC.

Art Show

Now through July 31, paintings by local artists Vicki Affatati, Abby Lazerow and Victoria Tierney are on display at the library art gallery and in the library.

Book Sale

A Different Kind of BOOK SALE opens August 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with EVERYTHING 2 for $1. On Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., EVERYTHING $5/bag. And, Sunday. August 7, 12 to 2 p.m., EVERYTHING FREE!

Browse books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and more. All proceeds benefit the library, sponsored by Bandon Library Friends and Foundation.

Author Presentation

Join author Mark Yaconelli for an interactive presentation on his latest book, “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us.” This free author talk is presented by the Bandon Public Library at the Sprague Community Theater on August 12 at 7 p.m. Visit our Event Calendar for more details.

Featured image by Vicki Affatati.

In addition, two new Chair Yoga classes are being offered at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Other sessions are at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Arts and crafts, bingo, poker lessons, pool and ping-pong tourneys, walking and biking groups, pickleball, tea parties, and an ice cream social — all have been suggested as fun things to do at the center. The only thing needed to make them happen is — YOU! So if you can lead or help coordinate a program, please call and volunteer, 541-347-4131.

Also on the schedule:
Games of Choice: 1 to 5 p.m. Monday.
Duplicate bridge: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Cribbage: 5:30 until 9 or 10 p.m. Thursday.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday., for weigh-ins and a meeting.
Beginner Bridge lessons (free): 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Advanced Beginner Bridge lessons (free): 1 p.m. Friday, with discussion and play.
Open bridge: 1 to 4 p.m. Friday.

Pinochle: If you’re interested in Tuesday games, call Debbie at 541-253-1141.

The BSAC is located at 1200 11th St. SW, behind the bright red door at the south end of the Bandon Community Center.

Article contributed by the Bandon Senior Activity Center. Visit our Programs page for more information about the BSAC.

The BSAC membership drive is continuing through March. Anyone age 55 or up is eligible to join. Dues are $5 a year, or $25 for a lifetime membership.

To join or to renew your membership, drop off your contact info and dues at the Center on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, when the “OPEN” sign is out.

The BSAC relies entirely on volunteers, so if you aren’t happy with the current situation, please consider volunteering to host open hours.

The Cribbage club plays Thursdays from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Call Doc or Sandy Nyhart at 503-508-0338 or 541-285-5399 for details.

Duplicate Bridge games are from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Open Bridge from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday.

Chair Yoga is offered on a donation basis from 10 to 11 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets 8 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays.

The BSAC is located behind the bright red door at the southern end of the Bandon Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW. Call 541-347-4131 for information.

Article contributed by the Bandon Senior Activity Center. Visit our Programs page for more information about the BSAC.