events
March For Meals 2012
Pet Food Drive
Diabetes Program
The 8th Annual
Skagit March for Meals
See our complete list of events by downloading our poster and brochure below.
March for Meals Poster
March for Meals Brochure
A series of events designed to give local people the opportunity to raise funds that are critically needed to support the Meals on Wheels program in Skagit County.
Here are 4 easy ways you can help raise money for
Meals on Wheels, a program that is vital in providing
meals for homebound senior citizens of Skagit County.
1. Make a Donation!
No matter what you’re able to donate, your tax deductible contribution makes
a difference in a senior’s life.
2. Sponsor a Plate!
Plate Sponsorships are a great way to support Meals on Wheels. Businesses, organizations and individuals have the opportunity to become a Plate Sponsor during our 2012 fundraising events. Sponsors are recognized at each event and at all five senior centers in Skagit County, through posters, senior center newsletters and in newspaper recognition ads.
3. Collect Pledges!
The reason most people don’t give is simply because they are never asked – and it’s easy to ask when you believe in the cause. Your sponsors may donate any amount. Contact any local senior center or the Meals on Wheels office to receive a pledge form.
4. Attend a March for Meals Scheduled Event!
Please join us and bring your friends and family to any fun-filled event in support of Meals on Wheels.
Kick-Off Events
March 2, 2012
March for Meals Kick-off Spaghetti Feed
Anacortes Senior Activity Center
2 seatings – 4:30pm and 6:00pm
Tickets - $10 for adults, $5 for children (10 and under)
Call 293-7473 for tickets
March 9, 2012
Olive Garden Pasta Dinner and Celebration
Burlington Community Center
Dinner served from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tickets - $15 for adults (or 2 tickets for $25)
$7 for children (10 and under)
Call 419-3420 or your local
Senior Center for tickets
For more information See Flyer
Bowling Bash
March 24, 2012
Riverside Lanes, Mount Vernon
Team (Silver Plate) Sponsorship - $250
Call 419-3420 to register a team
See forms below for more information or to sponsor and/or register a team:
Bowling Bash Information Flyer
Bowling Bash Team Sponsor Form
Bowling Bash Team Names Form
Bowling Bash Pledge Form
March 24 and 25, 2012
San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill, Anacortes
Team (Silver Plate) Sponsorship - $250
Call 293-7473 to register a team
Pet Food Drive
The Skagit Meals on Wheels program is still accepting pet food donations at as part of a pet food delivery program to help seniors feed their pets.
The Meals on Wheels program provides hot meals to homebound seniors, age 60 and older, who have difficultly preparing their meals. The goal is for Meals on Wheels to help supplement the cost of caring for the client’s pet by providing supplemental pet food. The pet food is delivered by volunteers, separate from their daily meal.
For more information, contact (360) 419-3420.
Diabetes Program
Are You On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes?
Do you or a family member have diabetes?
Or, have you been told your “sugar is a little high” or you have a
“touch of sugar?” Would you like better control of Your Diabetes?
If the answer is yes, you can benefit from this free program.
What you get free:
- Program consists of six 1 ½ hour sessions – including four nutrition classes and two testing sessions.
- Two of the five tests will tell you how well your diabetes care is working.
- Information about five critical tests for diabetes care.
- Four classes on Living Well with Diabetes including healthy food choices, meal planning, serving sizes and reading food labels.
- Tests repeated after three months.
What’s required:
- Advance registration and attending the classes listed below, plus the follow up screening date.
- Consent to be part of this study and have tests (requires finger prick for blood).
- Complete two surveys about your diabetes. All information is confidential.
This is a part of a research project conducted by Joslin Clinic and Washington State University.