Classes

Single Class: $12 per class

10-Class Punch Cards: $120 for 10 classes

  • Anacortes Senior Activity Center
    1701 22nd St, Anacortes

    Mondays from 2:30-3:30

    SongShine™ is a music-based Arts in Healthcare Program for those challenged by Parkinson's disease, stroke, other neurological disorders, or aging voices. It combines vocal music and drama-based classes to help persons affected by these challenges communicate more easily and clearly. Instructor and Speech-Language Pathologist Libby Lewis is accompanied by pianist David White, Licensed Marriage and Family Practitioner.

    SongShine™ is not speech, music, or drama therapy and is not meant to replace these or other medical services.

  • Anacortes Depot Arts Center
    611 R Ave., Anacortes

    Thursdays from 1:00-2:00

    Get Louder is an exercise class for persons who have Parkinson’s disease and wish to keep their speech Loud and Clear!

    Exercises target respiratory muscle strength, vocal loudness, vocal inflection, and facial expression with just a splash of cognitive challenge!

April Events

Location: 1809 Commercial Ave., Anacortes (unless otherwise indicated)

Registration Required:

Call 360-230-8006 to register today.

  • Struggling with constant throat clearing or chronic cough? This workshop will help you identify triggers, reduce airway irritation, and retrain breathing and throat-clearing habits to decrease cough episodes safely and effectively.

    90-Min Virtual Workshop

    Presented via Google Meet (link provided upon registration)

    • Saturday, April 25th

      10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

      Cost: $35

  • Learn how your voice works and how to care for it. This workshop covers vocal health, avoiding misuse, and practical techniques to improve vocal quality, expand pitch range, and build vocal stamina.

    90-Min Workshop

    • Saturday, April 25th

      1:00 - 2:30 PM

      Cost: $35

Support Groups

Everyone can use a little support, especially when life takes an unexpected turn. Support groups offer community between individuals and families who are facing similar challenges. Please join us if:

  • You feel like you’re struggling alone and no one understands what you’re going through.

  • You are new in your journey and don’t know what to expect or just have questions.

  • You’ve been on your journey and have resources and successes that may encourage others and help them cope.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Hosted by: PNW Home for Life

3rd Thursday of the month
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Chandler’s Square
1300 O Ave, Anacortes

Open to persons living with PD and their care partners.

Stroke Support Group

Hosted by: PNW Home for Life

3rd Thursday of the month
2:30 – 4:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church
1300 9th St., Anacortes

Open to stroke survivors and their care partners.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group

Hosted by: Breakthrough Speech

3rd Thursday of the month
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church
1300 9th St., Anacortes

Open to individuals living with TBI. At the group’s request, care partners are asked not to attend. (Please call if you have special needs that require care partner attendance.)