Welcome to the Camano Center
Mission Statement
The mission of the Camano Center is to foster the well-being of our seniors and community by providing opportunities for personal vitality and independence which is advance through programs and activities that promote the welfare and safety of our members and our community.
Philosophy
The Camano Center, a registered 501 c (3) charitable non-profit, serves as a community gathering place where seniors and members of the community come together to meet and support each other’s, dignity and sense of belonging. We build a strong and health community through collaboration and celebration.
The Camano Center
The Camano Center was built in 2001 and is owned and operated by Camano Senior Services Association. This wonderful building resembles a mountain lodge with wood and rock accents. It is designed as a place where community members, including seniors, can get connected to services, programs, classes and each other. The grounds are planted and maintained by a crew of master gardeners.
The Center may be rented for indoor or outdoor events, and has both large and small spaces for meetings and other events like weddings, auctions, meetings, and parties. The Sundin Room offers access to a terrace and amphitheatre area.
Weekdays, the Center is a hub of community activity. There are aerobics, yoga, Zumba and T'ai Chi classes, and card games and art classes. There is also a monthly book club, and a writer's group that meets weekly. All of the Camano Center events, activities and services are published monthly in the Center's newsletter, the "Camano Connections".
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Senior Services of Island County offers a lunch program that is not limited to serving just our seniors. They also administer the Meals on Wheels Program that services all of Camano Island. The Center also has a medical equipment lending program, wireless internet and a lending library.
The Camano Center hosts many Center Sponsored Events. There are regular community dances featuring the house band "Camano Junction", the 55+ Resource Fair, The Women's Expo, Crab Feed, Salmon BBQ, the Collectors Car Show and Flea Market, the Holiday Craft Fair and an Afternoon with Santa as well as their Annual Gala Auction.
Along with their own events, the Camano Center hosts many local events and groups like the Annual Chili and Chowder Cook-Off, the Camano Animal Shelter Association Annual Auction and the Culinary Arts Society.
The Camano Center encourages everyone to become a member and "Get Connected"!
What's Happening
Community Worship Services
Community Worship Services are held at the Center on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 9-10:30am. Services are sponsored by local community churches, and include traditional hymns, a short sermon, and prayer time. Light refreshments will be served. If you can’t drive, check with Island Transit at 360-387-7433 about free curb-to-curb transportation (must register in advance).
2012 Gala Auction Saturday, September 8th
The 2012 Gala Auction will be an evening of elegance! This year's theme is "An Evening in the Garden." Attend and you will enjoy a wonderful meal and an opportunity to bid on a large variety of items and experiences. Tickets will be available starting August 1st. Single tickets are $75 each. Tables of six can be reserved for $480, and tables of eight for $640. Select Gala Auction from the link below for more information, including our growing list of generous sponsors!
1909 $10 gold Piece Raffle
The Center is conducting a raffle of a 1909 $10 gold piece, valued at over $1000! The winner will be drawn on Saturday, September 8th at the 2012 Gala Auction. Please click on the link below for a description and photo of the coin and for raffle details. Enter soon, and good luck!
