Independent Living Center

Happy DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH, EveryBODY!

It's another full week here in this crazy-busy hamlet by the sea—highlights include the Middle School October Fair this Saturday, an Open House to meet Rehab staff from South Peninsula Hospital, and a talk by Priscilla Russell on Native use of local plants for food and healing.  Find all the details in this week's calendar:  weekly events Oct 6-13.pdf

And TRAILS is trying to arrange free tickets for Friday’s show at the Mariner—I’ll keep you posted.  

If you already miss fresh produce from the Farmers Market, don’t forget that the Alaska Food Hub is your online farmers market until early November: https://alaskafoodhub.localfoodmarketplace.com/.

Greetings! It is officially fall, which basically means winter is knocking on our door. Luckily, TRAILS is here to hopefully offer some brightness and fun to the colder months. 

Our ceramics partnership with AVTEC will continue this year. TRAILS participants are taking first dibs on available slots so CALL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (491-0481) to reserve your spot!! A maximum of 20 people will be able to sign up. Also, be sure to come to the ILC office to grab half-off vouchers -- which you are eligible for as a member of TRAILS. 

Additionally, we will be focusing on indoor artsy endeavors during the winter months. Be sure to RSVP (491-0481) so I can prep supplies, then come by ILC on Thursday at 3pm to explore your creative side and socialize a bit! And of course, baby Roan will be on the clock offering up a "goo" and a smile.

Seward TRAILS OCT2018 calendar.pdf  

SEWARD TRAILS October Event Descriptions 2018.pdf

Hope to see everyone soon!

Jamie L. Barrett

Howdy EveryBODY,

I'm just sharing a quick update from South Peninsula Hospital about next Saturday's Walk with a Doc.  Saturday's doctor for the activity will be Minda Morris, Physical Therapist, and she'll focus on Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.   Saturday's 10 am event is great chance to chat with a doctor while walking at the SPARC building.  And it's FREE, of course.

Howdy EveryBODY,

It’s that time of year—the LAST Farmers Market of the season. Come join the annual Farmers Market Harvest Party Potluck. You’ll find big pots of soup made with locally grown veggies, as well as live music and lots to see and do. 

Also, there’s a special Thriving Thursday this week, presented by ethnobotanist Priscilla Russell—she will share stories and knowledge about local plant use gained from years of working with Native elders. 

And finally, Friday is First Friday—so give yourself the pleasure of strolling through local galleries to enjoy the latest art works on display. 

Find these activities and more on this week's calendar right here: weekly events Sept 29-Oct 6.pdf

TRAILS has planned a fun KAYAK event that’s so LAST MINUTE it will happen Tuesday OR Wednesday—depending on the weather.  Right now, Wednesday's looking nicer, wind-wise.  

If you’re interested in joining us at the Kachemak Bay Water Trail launch site (behind Pier 1 Theater), let me know--299-3244--so I can give you details when we have them finalized.  We’re gonna try out a few different kayaks and learn to launch at the water trail launch site and be able to paddle around a bit close to shore.  High tide determines timing, so we’ll be there starting at 4 pm.  And we’ll be taking video to help highlight TRAILS activities and the Kachemak Bay Water Trail, so wear your biggest smile!

Also, the Homer Documentary Film Festival runs from September 20-27.  And check out more activities in the calendar, right here:  weekly events Sept 22-29.pdf

It's National Estuaries Week September 15-22!  Not everyone has estuaries out their door, but we do--Beluga Slough, Anchor River, Fox River Flats--to name a few!  We love our estuaries—they produce so many of the fish we catch (especially salmon), the birds we watch, the food that feeds all kinds of marine and coastal critters!  And they’re beautiful, to boot. Join Kachemak Bay Research Reserve to celebrate Estuary Week on Friday, September 21, at Bishop’s Beach—and before that, enjoy a Wednesday slideshow about local estuaries. This year is special because it’s the 20th anniversary of our own Kachemak Bay becoming part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve Program. 

And there's lots more to do this week (including a chance to help count Beluga whales and LIVE opera in HOMER!)  Check out more events in this week's calendar right here:  weekly events Sept 15-22.pdf

It’s gonna be a great week!  FIRST, the magical annual Burning Basket happens this Sunday at Mariner Park—see the flyer on the second page of the calendar, and the calendar's right here: weekly events Sept 8-15.pdf

SECONDLY, you’ll find a bunch of helpful, informative activities this week in addition to fun walks, talks, readings, etc.  For example, there’s Monday’s presentation on NeedyMeds (a really helpful resource) and there’s Tuesday’s free giveaway of incontinence supplies.  Learn a bit about Buddhist meditation from a special teacher at Many Rivers on Monday.  Then help NOAA scientists count Belugas next Saturday from the Baycrest Overlook—kids are welcome.

Lots to do, so just do it! (Wait, isn't that a slogan for some company?)

Happy Here-Comes-September, EveryBODY!

There’s too much happening next week!  The calendar is crammed with events from wooden boats to live music to a community garage sale.  Take a look right here:  weekly events Sept 1-8.pdf

And TRAILS will be leading Thriving Thursday at Bay Ridge Ranch on September 6, so come and see what the horses have to say!  If the weather's too rainy, the presentation will be at SVT and you can see the horses some other time.

And since I'm sending the calendar out a day early because tomorrow will be too busy, I'll let you know a couple of things going on today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday).

Tonight (August 30), the Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Society is presenting a guest speaker at Islands and Ocean Visitor Center from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.  (This is a free event.)  The speaker is Iris Nawiesniak, from the Office of Boating Safety at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.  Iris will talk about safety on the water and show a movie "Around Cape Horn" that includes exciting scenes during a wild storm as the ship rounds the feared Cape Horn!

Tomorrow night (August 31), TRAILS is holding a potluck weenie roast around the fire at Bishop's Beach pavilion starting around 5:00 pm.  Come and celebrate a beautiful August evening--the last of the year--and say hi to folks visiting from Seward.  Bring a dish to share and/or a friend!

Yep, next week, we enter SEPTEMBER!  Did the summer go by fast or what?!!

TRAILS goes berry picking across the bay next Friday, August 31.  That trip is full, but join us for a TRAILS potluck and toasty fire Friday evening, August 31, at the Bishop’s Beach pavilion starting around 4:30.  You can visit with friends from Seward who’ve come for berry picking!  

And look at all the other things you can do this week!  Here's the calendar: weekly events Aug 25-Sept 1.pdf

School classes begin this coming week, so keep an eye out for kids heading to and from school.  And for other things to catch your eye and spark your interest, check out this week’s calendar right here:  weekly events Aug 18-25.pdf. 

As the weather cools down, remember to check out activities held regularly in the toasty Homer library.  They include knitting, storytelling, and getting feedback on your latest novel, short story, or poem.  The library’s calendar can be found at: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/calendar/month/2018-08?field_microsite_tid=86.  

And if you're signed up for the TRAILS berry picking trip to Little Tutka Bay, remember that trip is on Friday, August 31; it looks like there might still be an opening or two.  If you're interested or have any questions, call Tela at 399-9854.