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Some art begins with a moment so ordinary it almost slips by… until it doesn’t. For Julie Anderson, inspiration arrived one evening while looking at a beloved tree she sees often along the shores of Lummi Island...familiar, grounding, and always present. But on this particular night, something shifted. The sky lit up with soft pink clouds at sunset, and in that pairing of tree and sky, it was magical. A photograph was born, but more than that, a sense of awe was captured. Jul

Gratitude is more than a simple “thank you.” It is a shared sense of appreciation for benefits received and experiences lived together.

By Kellie Shepherd Moeller For generations, we’ve bought into a quiet story about aging. It goes something like this: “As the years pass, our bodies slow down, our minds dim. Loss and decline is simply part of the deal.” But what if that story isn’t just incomplete… what if it’s wrong? A recent study, “ Aging Redefined: Cognitive and Physical Improvement with Positive Age Beliefs ,” challenges this deeply held assumption in a powerful way. Researchers found that nearly 45%

The Many Offerings at Lummi Island Health & Wellness There’s something special about living on Lummi Island. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the tides, the ferry rides that separate us from the mainland, or the quiet understanding that we look out for one another here. It’s a place where neighbors matter, and where being heard matters just as much. From the very beginning, listening has been at the heart of Lummi Island Health & Wellness (LIH&W). Before any programs were launched or

More than a yoga instructor, Jennifer Martin is a connector, leader, and steady presence in our wellness community. Read why her classes mean so much to islanders

Living on Lummi Island means choosing community, beauty, and an island-pace of living. It also means navigating real challenges when it comes to health care.

February isn’t just about hearts and candied treats — it’s also, a time to acknowledge something many of us quietly feel at one time or another. Loneliness is a deeply human emotion that touches people of all ages and backgrounds, whether they live in big cities or in close-knit places like our island community. Loneliness is more common than many people realize. About one-third of U.S. adults report feeling some level of loneliness, and around 30% say they experience it at

January is Know Your Numbers month, a perfect time to pause, check in with our health, and better understand the numbers that quietly tell important stories about our bodies. Two of the most important? Blood pressure and cholesterol. These numbers don’t usually announce themselves with symptoms, but they play a major role in heart health, brain health, and overall wellbeing—especially as we age. At Lummi Island Health & Wellness (LIH&W), we believe that caring for your heal

Winter on Lummi Island invites us to slow down, but it can also challenge our physical and emotional wellbeing. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, and quieter routines may affect how we move, connect, and care for ourselves—especially as we age. At Lummi Island Health & Wellness, we believe wellness doesn’t pause for the season. By embracing gentle movement, time in nature, and meaningful connection with neighbors, winter can become a time of restoration, resilience, and comm

Like a young orchard taking root, Lummi Island Health & Wellness has moved beyond vision to action this year, nurturing health and wellness for every neighbor on Lummi Island. Our Mission was founded to create resources that help islanders of all ages thrive. 2025 marked our transition from a simple idea to an essential part of community life. Since publicly launching classes last June, over 800 people have attended events and classes, while a 250-strong neighbor contact list