This year’s topic is “Women’s Whole Health: Prevention, Care & Well-Being.” Our keynote speaker is Gillian Ehrilich, Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified in Functional and Ayurvedic Medicine. There will once again be a healthcare panel featuring local practitioners, along with additional speakers, journaling, stretch breaks, cooking demo, raffles, vendors and drawings. Breakfast and lunch will be served and the Hospital Gift Shop will have a pop-up.

The entire event is FREE to attend, thanks to generous sponsors. To register, read the agenda and learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit SouthernCoos.org/womens-health-day/ or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-329-1038.

The event will also be live-streamed on the hospital’s website: SouthernCoos.org and YouTube channel. Those who wish to watch the live-stream do not need to register, just watch on Feb. 24! The in-person event will be limited to 120 people, so reserve your spot today!

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 29, the workshops conclude with Music & Movement taught by local actors and directors Geneva Miller and Bobbi Neason. This workshop is open to ALL ages. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 22, Nameer El-Kadi, who worked for over 30 years in Hollywood on 15 films and 45 television shows (refer to I.M.D.B.) will teach Mime & Movement the first hour, followed by Juggling the second hour.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 15, Equity Actor and SAG member Mike Dempsey will lead a workshop on Directing.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 8, will be a Theater workshop led by Equity Actor and SAG member and beloved man-about-town Mike Dempsey.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

This class meets and exceeds the State of Oregon requirements to apply for a concealed license. It is an educational course, not a field exercise event. Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

This course is presented by Focused Fire Training. The cost to participate is $60. Learn more and register online at FocusedFire-Training.com, or call 866-382-9111.

Ignite or reignite the fire of your life passions. Create a powerful Vision Board of your dream life or “what’s next.” Write a clear vision statement grounded in the present time, and more.

Admission is $25, all materials provided. Register online at EventCreate.com/e/sparkyourinnerfire.

Lauren Perotti Purpose and Prosperity Design Center offers programs that guide visionaries, spiritual seekers and lovers of life to create successful lives they love. Learn more about Lauren at LaurenPerotti.com.

Ignite or reignite the fire of your life passions. Create a powerful Vision Board of your dream life or “what’s next.” Write a clear vision statement grounded in the present time, and more.

Admission is $25, all materials provided. Register online at EventCreate.com/e/sparkyourinnerfire.

Lauren Perotti Purpose and Prosperity Design Center offers programs that guide visionaries, spiritual seekers and lovers of life to create successful lives they love. Learn more about Lauren at LaurenPerotti.com.

Three classes will be offered, with sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. Drop by for one, or stay for the day. Classes are designed for beginners, age 14 to adult (or with prior permission), but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their technique.

Doors open at 9 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class you wish to attend. Bootcamp classes start at 9:30 a.m. with “Theater for Dummies” led by Corrie Gant. “Improv. and Acting” class begins at 10:30 a.m., led by Mike Dempsey. Bring your own brown bag lunch for break time from 12 to 12:30 p.m. The day wraps with “Movement and Mime,” led by Nameer El-Kadi, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Admission is $10 for new or returning Bandon Playhouse members (includes Playhouse membership) or $5 for active members. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need parent or guardian signature to sign in. To RSVP or for more information, send an email to TheBandonPlayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Since 1976, the Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org, or visit us at Facebook.com/bandonplay.

“Medicare 101” will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Bandon Senior Activity Center, 1100 11th Street SW. No registration is necessary.

The workshops will explain Original Medicare Parts A and B – what it does and does not cover, what it costs, and when and how to enroll; options beyond Original Medicare including the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans; an explanation of the Part D prescription drug coverage gap (otherwise known as the “donut hole”); how to avoid Part B and Part D penalties; and what people should know if they plan to continue working and/or participating in an employer-sponsored health plan after turning 65.

The presenter will be Jayna Roberts, a licensed agent and Medicare specialist serving Southern Oregon with 25 years’ experience in the health insurance industry. Contact 541-727-6500 or Jayna@SimplyMedicareSolutions.com for more information.

The Bandon Senior Activity Center is located in the Bandon Community Center in Bandon City Park– look for the red door at the southeast side of the building.