Welcome to the Camano Center
WEATHER RELATED CLOSURE INFORMATION
If the Stanwood Camano School District is closed due to weather-related issues, the Camano Center and the Second Chance Thrift Shop will be closed too. Lunch will not be served and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. For information about school closures, call the School District Administrative Hotline at 360-629-1240. Again if the Stanwood Camano schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Center and Thrift Shop will be closed as well.
WELCOME TO 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
The Next Big Thing
"The Next Big Thing" will be playing vintage rock and roll at the March 17th Camano Center dance from 7-11pm. Ticket price of $15 includes a potato bar and other snacks. Purchase microbeer tastes or by the glass. Mark your calendar now for this exciting new event!
Women's Expo Registration Form
Our Fourth Annual Women's Expo will be held on Saturday, May 5th. We are seeking local businesses that are owned or operated by women and that serve the needs of local women. To register to have a space at the Expo, or for other advertising opportunities, please see our registration form below.
Women's Expo 2012 Registration Form
Valentine's Dance
A Valentine's Dance featuring Camano Junction will be held on Saturday, February 11th, from 7-10pm. Cost is $7 for members of the Center, and $10 for non-members. Light snacks are included. A cash bar will be available.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization! We are looking for one volunteer to help at the front desk every Friday from 9am-4pm. Duties would include interaction with members and non-members, answering phones and making phone calls, using the computer for data entry and other projects, cash handling and more! Customer service and office experience would be helpful. Call 360-387-0222 and ask for Lisa if you are interested in this fun and interesting position.
The Meals-on-Wheels program is looking for a few additional drivers to deliver meals and smiles to homebound seniors. We deliver meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and you could choose which day or days work best for you. Hours are usually about 10:30am-1:30pm. Call 360-387-0222 and ask for Lael if you can help out with this essential service.
Crab Feed Huge Success - Thank you South End String Slingers!
This year's Crab Fest was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came and to everyone who helped out! And thank you to the South End String Slingers who provided the entertainment. Check out video of the band at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0h8AlRAEug&feature=colike.
Bus Charters
Do you have a group, or maybe a large family for whom you want to organize a trip? Do you want to enjoy yourself without without the fuss of driving or parking? Why not charter the Camano Center's bus, and leave the driving to us! The bus has a 14 person capacity and would come with the driver.
To get costs on specific trip destinations contact Donna Wilson at 360-387-0222 or e-mail dwilson@camanocenter.org.
Mama Mia!
The Center will be taking a trip to see Mama Mia! on Saturday, March 24th. Spend an afternoon at a wedding in the Greek Isles enjoying this high energy Broadway musical. Reservations must be made by February 10th. Price includes tickets and transportation. $84 members, $90 non-members. See our other trips on this website under "Activities".