Weekly Activities

LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND MORE

French Book Reading Group:? Mondays, 9-10 am on Zoom. Email info@biseniorcenter.org to get connected.

Spanish Conversation: ?️ Mondays, 10:00 – 12:00, preregister on MyActiveCenter.* Contact Regina Spoor at rspoor35@gmail.com to learn more about program guidelines.

Mandarin Chinese: ?️ Mon at 1 pm contact Ken Stern (kenphone26@gmail.com) for details.

Italian Conversation Group: ?️ Wed at 1:30-3:30 pm in the Conference Room

German Conversation Group: ?️ Wed, at 3- 4 pm via Zoom. Use this link at the time of the call.

Games: ?Bring your own games or join others in the Fireside Room, 11am – 2 pm Mondays.

* TECH SUPPORT HELP IS HERE *

Get tech support from our local high school students through the Silver Tech Program at BISCC!  This program connects tech-savvy students with members to help with smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Silver Tech Kids – Monday afternoons – 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (check with Front Desk for available dates)

Additional Tech Help Options: If you can’t make the Monday student sessions, we also offer:
Tech Help with Deb Allen:  Alternating Tuesdays from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM –

Advanced registration is required. You can sign up by calling the BISCC Front Desk at 206-842-1616. Please bring your device, its charging cable, and any necessary passwords.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: ?Second Monday of the month, 9:30 – 11:00a. Connecting with others like you may help put your own experiences in perspective and provide you with the support and encouragement you need. Facilitated by Judy Rutberg. Register for Zoom or come in person.

Intro to Hula Dancing
3rd Mondays | April–August – 9:30–10:30 AM | Dining Room
Shake off the morning and sway into something new! Join Lily Fong for a joyful, beginner-friendly hula class—no experience required. We’ll learn classics like “May Day is Lei Day” and “Lovely Hula Hands” together.  Spots fill fast—sign up online or at the front desk!

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Series
Fridays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9a-10:30a in the Dining Room

This evidence-based training is designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, a powerful tool for reducing stress and boosting well-being in everyday life. Four-week, 1.5 hours weekly series with Catherine Kelleher, retired nurse and educator. Commitment to the 4 classes required. Limited to 12 registrants.

Sign up through My Active Center or call the front desk at 206-842-1616.

Mindful Self-Compassion Series

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23rd from 11a – 12:30p in the Dining Room (except June 16 will be in conference room)

This evidence-based training is designed to help you cultivate skills in being kinder and more supportive of yourself instead of harshly self-critical when you make mistakes, fall short, or want to motivate yourself to make changes in your life. Four-week, 1.5 hours weekly series with Catherine Kelleher, retired nurse and educator. Commitment to the 4 classes required. Limited to 12 registrants.  Register online or call the Front Desk

American Style Mahjongg: Mondays – 11:30a – 1:30p – Conference Room – Limit 16 people – Please register via MyActiveCenter or call the Front Desk

The Readers Theater Group

Our popular Readers Theater group is back for a new series of rehearsals leading up to a grand finale performance. This is “theater of the mind” at its best—no memorization required, just a passion for storytelling. – Next series TBD

POTLUCK LUNCH! – 3rd Tuesday of each month from 11:30a-12;30p – Bring a dish to share or bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company – We’ll provide coffee, tea, & water.

Note for Art Class Registration:   You must register weekly. Classes open for registration on Mondays.

BISCC Art Workshop:  1pm – 3pm, Dining Room.  Class limit 10 – Click here for online registration

June 2: Arty seashells – back by popular demand! Create beautiful, decorated clam and oyster shells with alcohol
ink, just in time for summer. All materials are provided, class limit of ten. Led by Meredith Patterson.
June 16 – Make an Accordian Folded Paper House to showcase your family papers, photos, memorabilia. Led
by Cynthia Herrick

 BIMA Art in Action (Community Arts) – (Will be on summer break June, July, August 2026)

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (Community Arts):  All supplies included.  Donations accepted.  Class limit 10 – 1p-3p, Dining Room – Click here for online registration.

May 26 – teacher Erica Applewhite, simple hand sewn scrap paper books for sketching or collage. 

Waterfront Book Group 3rd Tuesday, 1:00–2:00pm – Conference Room and Zoom. Register here.  Books available as supply lasts at front desk.

May 19 – Calling for a Blanket Dance – Oscar Hokeah

June 16 – The Fury – Alex Michaelides

Audiobooks available from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (wtbbl.org.)  eBooks & audio available for download from Kitsap Regional Library (krl.org.)  Large Print may be available.

Open Chess Games:  Tue & Thurs, 8:30 – 10:00am, Fireside Room – All skill levels welcome; Register Here

Evergreen Singers:  Tues, 12–1:15p – $30 series – Huney Hall

Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome in this lunch-hour community choir – no audition required.  Sign up online or call the front desk – Next series:  April 7 thru June 30

Party Bridge: Tuesdays -1:00p – 3:30p in the Fireside Room. New players welcome! Especially beginners! Format is fun and relaxing. You can receive tips for improving bidding and game play while getting to know other seniors. . Please register by noon Monday on MyActiveCenter or by calling the Front Desk

Coffee with Officer Zach
Stop by for a friendly conversation and a cup of coffee!
Tuesday, May 19 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Fireside Room
Officer Zach will be here to visit, chat, and answer any questions you may have. It’s a relaxed opportunity to connect, share concerns, or simply say hello.  Call the Front Desk or save a seat thru My Active Center

Writing Group:  First Wednesday each month – 9:30a-11a in the Dining Room– The writer’s group explores all types of our personal writing; fiction, journaling, memoir, random thoughts, etc. We also share our writing, or not, and gently critique each other’s work, or not.  Co-facilitated by Ann Lovejoy & Kathi Peregrin – Limited seating – Register through My Active Center or call the front desk.

IVC Overview:  The first Wednesday of each month – 11a-12p in the BISCC Conference Room.  Join us to learn about the many services IVC offers within our community and how we may be of service to you or a loved one.  Register through My Active Center or call the Front Desk at 206-842-1616

HRB Overview:   Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 12:15–1:15 PM in the Conference Room for an overview of HRB services.

HRB’s “Independent Living at Home” program works with older adults, people with disabilities, and those coming home to rehab to maintain their independence.   We assess the home environment and perform modifications and repairs to make it more functional and safe.

Learn more about how these programs can support your safety, independence, and well-being.  Register online or call the Front Desk to reserve your spot.

Visually Impaired Persons (VIP):  2nd Wednesday each monthfrom 1:30 to 3:30 in Dining Room – Call (206) 780-2835 for more info, transportation, or to RSVP.

Canasta: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays – 9:30a – 11:30a – Fireside Room – Min 4 people to play – Max 8 – A fun card game in the Rummy family – Sign up through My Active Center or call the front desk at 206-842-1616

Preventative Foot Care:  2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays. $25 fee. Appointments strongly recommended. Call 360-876-1612; leave a message & Sharon will call you back.

ZOOM INTO MUSIC: First & Third Wed, 10am – 11am on Zoom.  Enjoy music videos.  Call the Front Desk or register thru My Active Center. Email Karen King at kingiddings@gmail.com with questions or song requests – May 20th -Songs of JOY

Prostate Cancer Group: 2nd Wednesdays from 12:30p – 1:30p on Zoom – PSA (Prostate Survivors Association) is a support group for men with prostate cancer to share information, research, and our stories. All are welcome. Contact Jim Gleckler (cjgleckler@mac.com) for information or to get on the notifications list.

Adventures in Travel: The first Wednesday of each month – 1p-3p – Dining Room – Register online or call the Front Desk. June 3rd — Peter Damashek and Ken Stern are our guides listening to and playing music in the pubs of Ireland. We’re inviting people to share their trips, either a recent trip or one from the past. Contact Sam Bardelson at stbard@mac.com for more information or to be put on the schedule.

Cribbage: Wed & Sat at 1-3pm. Eager to welcome new players! (Want to learn? Email Jeff Hahto nancyandjeff@q.com).

Rhythmic Drumming!  2nd Wednesday each month – 11:45a-12:45p – Huney Hall – Come join the Kitsap Rhythm Collective to experience the joy and connection of playing a variety of drums with fellow Elders.  They provide the drums and the how to’s! Register through My Active Center or call the Front Desk at 206-842-1616 to save your spot.

Photo Club:  Second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 pm, Huney Hall. Details at the club’s newly designed website:  biphotoclub.org. Emailmember.bipc@gmail.com

Not Your Typical (NYT) Book Group:  Alternate Thur, 10:00-11:30 am via Zoom. The group reads (mostly) non-fiction books focused on issues of political, social and cultural importance (for example, racism, climate, or challenges to democracy, among others).  We welcome newcomers! For more information, please contact the Senior Center at info@biseniorcenter.org

Bard Read/Will Film Plays of the Bard of Avon, read and discussed. Thursdays 2:00p – 4:00p Dining Room – All are welcome to listen or read along—no prior experience needed. – Donations accepted – Register online

Help with Medicare: Thursdays, 9a-12p and 12:30p-3:30p – Committee Room – No charge – Get 1:1 help with a SHIBA representative – Call Helpline House at 206-842-7621 to schedule an appointment – You can also call 1-800-562-6900 for over-the-phone help.

Mindfulness Meditation – Thursdays 9:00 am to 10:00 am – In-person and online with James Irish – Conf Rm. Sessions include a silent 30-minute meditation followed by a short reading or talk, Q&A time and opportunity to discuss aspects of mindfulness and meditation.  Pre-registration thru MyActiveCenter or call the Front Desk.  A Zoom link will be sent to the email on file.

Weight Loss Support Group – 1st Thursdays each month – 11:30a-12:30p, Fireside Room – LIFE SUPPORT for your weight-loss journey.  A group coming together to encourage and inspire each other. Register online or call the Front Desk. – Contact Becky Allen at 831-601-6865 with any questions.

Pinochle:  Thu. afternoons, 1-4 pm; Fireside Room. Come for the cookies, stay for the delightful company and welcoming play! Register Here.

Pétanque in the park:  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 pm – We have boules to borrow & play in Waterfront Park – weather permitting. Bring a friend!

A Stitchin’ Time:  Join us, Thu. 1 – 3 pm, Conference Room. Knitting, crochet, or other fabric project, or just come to socialize.  As always, any kind of handwork is great and it’s fine to just come for the good company. Register Here.

Liberation Laughter:  Fridays, 9:30 am to 10:45 am – Conf Room – Come join us in a welcoming, supportive environment. The purpose is to laugh. It’s empowering and just plain fun!  Click here for online registration or call the Front Desk

Women of BISCC – Third Friday of each month from 11:00am – 12:00pm in BISCC Conference Room – Women sharing life experiences & making new friends. Limited seating – Register thru My Active Center or call the Front Desk

Poetry Memoir Class (formerly Poetry Suprise) – Fridays, 3p-4:30p – via Zoom

Create or enhance your memoir with a collection of interconnected poems. Writers can study a wide variety of poetry, explore themes and symbols in their own lives, and share poems for kind and constructive workshopping, if desired.  Each class is a stand-alone lesson, so you’ll never feel lost if you miss a week. Join us to write a few poems or an entire book! Must use video and audio for online meetings.  Register online or call the Front Desk

Friday Sing-along:  Join the regulars to sing some familiar tunes. If you play an instrument, please bring it to play with the group. – Fridays from 11 am – noon in the Fireside Room.

Parkinson’s Support – Support Group for those with Parkinson’s. All stages of progression welcome.  2026 dates TBD

BINGO: Have fun with friends and maybe win cash. 1-4 pm Friday in the Dining Room.

Chinese-style Mahjongg:  Fri., 1:00-4 pm. Beginners welcome. Fireside Room. MyActiveCenter link.

New Member Get-Together: NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS WELCOME! First Friday each month from 2:30-3:30 pm – Conference Room

New to BISCC or want a quick refresher on all that we offer?  Join us for a friendly orientation where you can: Learn about our programs, trips & activities * Meet volunteers, other members and/or staff * Discover ways to get involved – Come see what makes our community so special – Sign up on MyActiveCenter or call the Front Desk

Queer Elders Family Group: ALL AGES WELCOME! 

Meets monthly (updated schedule):

• 2nd Saturdays – 10a – 12:00p – Conference Room
• 3rd Saturdays – 2p – 4p – @ CUPS drop-in – (effective March 14)
• 4th Fridays 3p – 4:30p @ CUPS drop-in

For info on coffee drop-ins, potlucks and other events, please contact mikeamccloud@gmail.com or Click here to visit our cool new website / Click here to visit our Facebook page

Friday Night Movies – 2nd & 4th Fridays, movie will start at 6:00pm – Dining Room – No Charge – Free popcorn provided – Please enter thru the Thrift Shop entrance.

FUN FITNESS

WHOLE BODY WORKOUT:  Mon. & Wed. at 9-10 am with Helen Heaslip in Huney Hall; Gentle, easy exercises to keep you flexible. Full range of active movement for strength and balance using optional weights – $6 – Register Here.

Walking Group:  Meet in Atrium at BISCC – 9:30a – 10:30a – Meet in Atrium at BISCC

Tuesdays & Fridays – The “Gentle Walkers” group will walk on a flat surface and no more than a mile. 10 person max

Tuesdays – “Intermediate Walkers” group is doing longer, faster-paced walks including areas with inclines/small hills. 15 person max

We love dogs, but only trained service dogs allowed – Thank you for understanding. Everyone welcome – Those with mobility issues (i.e. canes) are welcome to try at your discretion. No charge but donations accepted for BISCC. Registration recommended due to limited spaces available.

GENTLE STRETCH: Tue & Thu, 9-10 am with Helen Heaslip in Huney Hall $6. Register Here.

SLOW FLOW YOGA:  Instructor Cheryl Crist – Increase your flexibility with this gentle yoga class that features less intense positions, breath work, and relaxation as part of the program – Mon & Wed – 10:05am to 11:15am, Huney Hall, $6 Register here.

CHAIR YOGA: Stretch using guidance from an audio CD; donation. Tue, 9:45-10:45 am, Dining Room. Register Here.

INTERMEDIATE YOGA: Tue 3:00-4:00 pm with Helen Heaslip in Huney Hall. $7 -We do traditional yoga poses, so participants need to be able to use a yoga mat on the floor. Poses are both seated and standing, using blocks and blankets for support. Adjustments to the poses are offered during class. Register Here.

GENTLE BEGINNING YOGA– Wed – 3p – 4:15p – Huney Hall Wed. – $6 per class – Instructor Sue Charumati Schaeffer – Gentle yoga will focus on healthy breathing, stretching, postures, relaxation and meditation. Good for beginners and intermediate students. . – Limited spaces – Register online or call the Front Desk

ZUMBA GOLD®: Choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Lisa Farrell-Waiss leads this popular class. Tues & Thu – 10:30-11:30am, Huney Hall, $6. Register Here 

LINE DANCING: Non-partnered dancing is great fun.

Tuesday 10:30 -11:30 am with Bill Nakao at BI Rowing Center –

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm with Diana Zapalac in Huney Hall. – Intermediate Level

Thursdays 11:45 am -12:45 pm with Diana Zapalac at BIR – High Beginner Level –Some dance knowledge recommended – Everyone is welcome!

Fridays 10:30-11:30 am with Linda Slothaug at BI Rowing Center.

Line Dancing Basic Steps & Concepts

Tuesdays, 4:30p – 5:30p – Huney Hall – Canceled May 19

No partner or experience needed. Everyone is welcome! Come try it out or simply observe and enjoy the lively music and fun atmosphere. Rhythm, counting, wall changes and the most common steps used in many dances. Perfect for people trying dancing for the first time. The first class of each month covers the basics – Great for first timers (and beginners who might want a refresher). Each week we will build on what we learned and by month’s end we’ll put it all together into a dance. Fun music and new friends await!  Register online or call the front desk.

Tai Chi Chih Classes – with Bill Nakao – Next series TBD – $50 series – Fridays 9:30a-11a – Dining Room

Want to learn T’ai Chi Chih? Taking this class is a requirement for participating in the Wednesday T’ai Chi Chih practice. The eight-session class will teach you the entire set of 19 movements and essential 1 pose and enable you to join the weekly practice sessions held at BIR. – Contact the Front Desk for more info

T’ai Chi Chih® with Eileen Magnuson

Fridays | 9:30–11:00 AM | Dining Room $50 series – NEXT SERIES TBD

T’ai Chi Chih® is a modern, gentle form of T’ai Chi that enhances the flow of Qi, the body’s internal energy. Through slow, mindful movements, participants tone and strengthen muscles while minimizing stress on the joints.

Often described as a moving meditation, T’ai Chi Chih® promotes relaxation, balance, and mental calm. Classes are taught sequentially, so weekly attendance is strongly encouraged to receive the full benefit of the series.

Register online or call the Front Desk to join the flow!

TA’I CHI CHIH PRACTICE: with Bill Nakao Wed., 10:30-11:30 am. – At Rowing Center – (Students must complete training from certified instructor, Bill Nakao, or with his permission.) A modern form of T’ai Chi that enhances the flow of Qi, the body’s internal energy. Tones and strengthens muscles without putting excessive stress on joints. Click here

NIA BODY MOVEMENT CLASS – Fridays – 12:15p – 1:15p – Huney Hall – $6 per class – A mind/body fitness program, is increasingly used by people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to improve well-being, flexibility, agility, strength, and balance through a fusion of dance, martial arts, and music. Modifications available – chairs can be used if needed. Register through My Active Center or call the Front Desk.

S.A.I.L.: – Stay Active and Independent for Life with this strength and balance program. Monday thru Friday, 1:30-2:30 pm. Huney Hall – $5/class. Register Here

SOUND BATH SESSIONS: Fridays – 5p-6p – Huney Hall– Meditative Sound Bath, using a variety of musical instruments to bring people into a deep state of relaxation and emotional well-being.  Yoga mats, blankets & rollers for neck & leg support available if needed or bring your own. Click here to register

Falling Together, with Stephen Brown – Weds – 11:30a-12:30p – Huney Hall – $15 series – Must register for entire series 

• Next Series – June 3 to July 1: – $15

Do you have trouble with balance? Learn to ‘fall together’ with Stephen Brown who is an expert in balance and fall prevention. Stephen will show you how to increase strength in your hips and legs and improve your balance and practice body mechanics of getting up and down from the floor. May not be suitable for those requiring a walker or wheelchair

Qi Gong Beginners:  – Fridays 9am – 10a – Huney Hall – $5 drop-in or get a discount by signing up for a 5 week series

• Current series – May 22 to June 26

(Instructor Bob Shulock) – Perfect for beginners or as a continuing practice related to Tai Chi – Improves balance & coordination, reducing risk of falling. Increases energy, health, and well-being.  To drop in ($5) just show up on the day of the class.Register onlineor call the Front Desk to save your spot

T’ai Chi Intermediate: Limited spaces available – Prior experience recommended – (Instructor Stephen Brown) Click here for online registration – Mon 4:30 – 5:30pm – Huney Hall

Next series:  June 1 thru June 29 – $15

A YouTube recording of Stephen’s class is available on our website athttps://biseniorcenter.org/exercise-videos/

Tai Chi “Advanced” Series!

This class is offered once a week for those who have learned the Yang-style short form. This class will begin with 10 to 15 minutes of warm-up exercises. Those with experience in other styles are welcome, but instruction will not be provided in class to teach the form.

Tuesdays, 4:30p-5:30p, Dining Room

Next series:  June 2 thru June 30 – $15 

Please contact Stephen Brown at 206-855-9587 prior to registration.

TABLE TENNIS: We meet Mon at 11:30 am – 1:15 pm, Thurs, 7-10pm, and Sat, 9-11:30am. Join us at the tables!