The Evolving Wellness Education Resource Center It is anticipated that this Web site will become a major portal to the Internet for the evolving Wellness Education Resource Center in Port Ludlow. However, for this center to best serve residents and answer wellness related questions more comprehensively and in a multi-modal manner, the center will require more diverse and diversely accessible resources. Thus, we likely need some facility to house pamphlets and wellness reference resources, as well as a computer corner to accommodate one-on-one or small group assistance with Internet use, online resources and, more specifically, the sorting of the wealth of wellness and health related Web sites. As a step toward the non-digital venue of the Center, two three-hole "Notebooks" or "Resource Binders" were assembled and made available to members at the Beach Club and the Bay Club. These notebooks contain a multitude of directories, pamphlets and brochures published by health & wellness providers and support organizations in Jefferson and Kitsap Counties. The photo on the left shows Ursel Krumme and Peggy Schafran, presenting one of the Notebooks to an appreciative Brian Belmont, General Manager of the Beach Club on April 27, 2011. Linda Colasurdo, Operations Manager, likewise welcomed the Notebook at the Bay Club. Notebook: Table of Contents (Click!) The Port Ludlow Clinic now accepts patients! (Click!) Members of Resource Center Group: Ursel Krumme Peggy Schafran Gunter Krumme Others OTHER RESOURCE CENTERS: Health Information Resource Center, University Washington The Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) at UW Medical Center provides high quality, individualized health information to patients, families, staff and community members. The center provides information to help users actively participate in their own health care. The center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and staff is available to help users find health information. The Resource Center (Harborview Medical Center) The Resource Center at Harborview offers a healing and supportive environment. It provides information about general wellness and specific illnesses and injuries. As part of UW Medicine, it also offers a wide variety of health education classes and support groups. Resource Directory, LotsaHelpingHands Computers, Brains & Wellness Stay young & well, exercise your brain, impress your grandchildren! Improving your computer & Internet skills will help you access better health information and thereby better health outcomes! Classes are forming at the Bay Club for the next Beginning Computer Class sponsored by the Port Ludlow Computer Club. These Classes have now been offered for the 15th consecutive year as a Community Service. PLCC membership is not a requirement. This class is suitable for beginners, for people contemplating a computer purchase and generally for people who wish to understand or brush up on the fundamentals of Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7, Email, Letter Writing and Internet Browsing. It is also useful for people transitioning from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7. The Class is now open for registration and will begin on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 and will continue for four additional consecutive Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & ending on March 28, 2012. The class hours are 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each Wednesday at the Bay Club. The fee is $30 and includes an easy-to-use text. Over 800 of your neighbors have already attended this popular course and it fills very rapidly. If you have interest or wish to register, please call Bernie Kestler at 437-5102 for all the details ASAP.