Classes

Single Class: $12 per class

10-Class Punch Cards: $120 for 10 classes

  • SongShine is taking a summer break. We will return in September, date TBD.

    Anacortes Senior Activity Center
    1701 22nd St, Anacortes

    Mondays from 2:30-3:30 - Resuming Fall 2026

    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!

July Events

3 FREE Events on Whidbey Island and Anacortes

July 20th

Fatigue Management & Swallow Safety:

A Workshop for Care Partners

  • Caring for someone with a chronic illness, neurological condition, or age-related changes brings real challenges — including some most people wouldn't think to bring to a speech-language pathologist.

    This interactive 60-minute presentation covers two often-overlooked topics: fatigue management and swallow safety. Attendees will learn why fatigue isn't just "being tired," practical pacing tools including the Spoon Theory, how to recognize subtle signs of swallowing difficulty, and when to raise concerns with the person they're caring for, family, and the medical team.

    Sponsored by Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association (WIHHA) and presented by Libby Lewis of Breakthrough Speech.

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

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

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