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Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Whatcom council on aging provides nutritional, social, recreational, and educational programs that promote wellness of mind and body for community members as they age.
Programs: The senior nutrition program's goal is to ensure that seniors - especially those with low to very low incomes - are eating well and have the nutritional and social support they need for healthy, active aging and independent living in addition to delivering meals on wheels to homebound seniors, the council on aging serves hot lunches in senior centers throughout whatcom and san juan counties and public housing for low- income seniors in bellingham.
low income housing - operated two 38-unit low income housing apartmen complexes for the elderly & handicapped rents are subsidized by hud section 202 & section 8.
the bellingham senior activity center is the only whatcom county center directly managed by wcoa. The center offers a wide range of classes, activities and services for persons 50 years of age and over, all of which are designed to encourage emotional, mental and physical wellness for a healthy, active and independent lifestyle. A member can participate in weight training in the gym, take a line dancing class, play cards or pool, learn how to use computers or read in our library as well as enjoy a variety of presentations. All of these activities promote physical, mental and emotional health.
whatcom senior tours: journey to a wide variety of destinations. Develop lasting friendships. Care of our trip escorts puts your mind at ease. Tours are well organized. Group size is tailored for comfort. Trips are a good value and affordable. Bellingham at home to empower seniors to stay active and engaged while continuing to live in their own homes and neighborhoods.