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Resources, advocacy and support for all San Juan Islanders, from newborns to elders. We believe every islander deserves to be healthy, safe and able to thrive.

Islanders helping islanders. 🌿 Thank you for joining us in this space. Please follow the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center Social Media Guidelines

The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (JLSFRC) welcomes open dialog and community on our social media sites. Our page is a place where our community, staff, and supporters can come together around our resource center. We simply ask th

at participants remain respectful. Because JLSFRC is a resource center serving all community members, content posted on social media by the FRC and commenters must use language, style and tone that is generally acceptable for school-aged children and families. Posts and comments that do not illustrate civility, respect, and reasoned dialogue will be removed. Additionally, the JLSFRC reserves the right to remove comments and posts and ban users using obscene or disrespectful language, sexual content, and comments or posts that threaten or defame any person or organization, violate the legal ownership interest of another party, support or oppose political candidates or ballot propositions, promote illegal activity, promote commercial services or products, are not topically related to the particular posting, or contain contents that promote, foster, or perpetuate hate and/or discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. The JLSFRC does not express approval or support for the views expressed by third-parties. If you would like a private response to a post on this site, please visit our contact page at https://sjifrc.org/contact/

09/05/2026

Now is always the right time to care for your brain. Dementia can affect memory, thinking, and decision-making in ways that interfere with daily life, and the risk increases with age. The good news? Healthy habits can support your brain and body at every stage of life.

A few ways to protect your brain health:

✅ Know your numbers
Get your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar checked regularly, and follow the guidance of your health care provider.

✅ Choose brain-friendly foods
Colorful fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats can support your overall health, especially when paired with regular physical activity.

✅ Prioritize sleep
Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep each night. Reading, journaling, or listening to quiet music before bed can help your brain wind down.

✅ Protect your hearing
Wear earplugs in loud spaces and use noise-canceling headphones when working with loud tools. Hearing health plays an important role in how your brain processes information.

Small choices today can support a healthier tomorrow.

Want more brain health tips? Visit doh.wa.gov/brain-health.

09/04/2026

Afterschool fun is coming to JLSFRC! JLSFRC’s Afterschool Youth Mentor Program gives students a chance to connect with new friends, enjoy art, snacks, outdoor activities, and spend time with caring mentors in a welcoming space.

Groups meet from 3:00–4:15 PM at JLSFRC, with only 12 spots available in each group.

💚TK & Kindergarten
Begins Monday, October 5
Meets Mondays

💚Grades 1 & 2
Begins Tuesday, October 6
Meets Tuesdays

💚Grades 3–5
Begins Thursday, October 8
Meets Thursdays

To register, call the JLSFRC front desk at (360) 378-5246 or contact:

Carmen: [email protected]
Jenn: [email protected]

This is a Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center program.

09/03/2026

Middle school students are invited to join Dream Big Middle School Group this fall!

This weekly after-school group is open to all middle school aged students and offers a mix of fun, reflection, challenge, and growth-focused activities. Students will take part in group discussions, team-building movement, hands-on projects, and weekly challenges while exploring topics like mindfulness, communication, digital wellness, healthy friendships, and decision-making. Snacks, games & activities will be provided.

📅 Every Wednesday starting September 9, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor

For Early Registration & Program Inquiries, contact Tim:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (360) 323-3613

This is a Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center program. Funding provided by Washington State Health Care Authority.

09/01/2026

Ready to unplug and let your weekend take flight? 🪁

Join us for Screen Free 2nd Saturday with our community partner QuARK (Quite Alright Kites)! We'll have a brief conversation about kite culture around the globe and receive some tips on how to ride the winds like a pro. Bring your own kite or fly one of ours!

This month, we’re heading to South Beach to go fly a kite. Islanders of all ages are invited to come enjoy fresh air, beach time, and screen-free fun together.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 South Beach
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

Bring your family, bring a friend, and come spend a screen-free Saturday by the sea!

08/31/2026

Calling all mentors, mentees, and families... You’re invited to the JLSFRC 1-to-1 Youth Mentorship Program’s Group Mentor/Mentee Potluck & BBQ on Wednesday, September 23!

Mentors and mentees are encouraged to collaborate on a side dish to share, then join us for badminton, lawn games, team challenges, and a fun evening of connection.Parents and caregivers are welcome too!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 265 Price Street

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16th so we can plan for a great outing.

08/29/2026

JLSFRC’s after-school group for neurodivergent youth is back this fall! This program is designed for neurodivergent youth in grades 3–6 and will focus on connection, inclusivity, social-emotional learning, games, and indoor/outdoor activities in a welcoming, supportive environment.

📅 Tuesdays, September 29 – December 1
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 265 Price Street
👥 Grades 3–6
✨ Only 10 spaces available

Registration is required by September 22.

To register, contact Jen DeShon:
📞 (360) 378-5246
📧 [email protected]

08/26/2026

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps is designed to help you move forward with confidence and hope.

Join an expert panel featuring peer mentors living with memory loss and a medical provider from the UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center. Together, they'll share practical strategies, answer your questions, and connect you with valuable resources for the journey ahead.

During this introductory class, you'll learn about:
💙 Living well with memory loss
💙 Resources and support available to you and your family
💙 Helpful websites and community connections
💙 The Living With Memory Loss handbook, available in multiple languages
💙 Real-life experiences and encouragement from peer mentors

You'll leave with practical tools, trusted information, and greater confidence for the road ahead.

📅 Registration is required at least two days in advance, and space is limited.

For more information, contact Marigrace Becker at 206-543-2440 or [email protected]

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Si a usted o a un ser querido le han diagnosticado recientemente deterioro cognitivo leve o demencia, el programa "Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps" (Pérdida de memoria: Guía para los siguientes pasos) está diseñado para ayudarle a avanzar con confianza y esperanza.

Participe en una sesión con un panel de expertos que incluye a mentores que también viven con pérdida de memoria y a un profesional de la salud del "UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center". Juntos, compartirán estrategias prácticas, responderán a sus preguntas y lo contactaran con recursos valiosos para el camino que tiene por delante.

Durante esta sesión introductoria, aprenderá sobre:
Cómo vivir bien con pérdida de la memoria
Recursos y apoyo disponibles para usted y su familia
Sitios web útiles y conexiones con la comunidad
El manual "Living With Memory Loss" (Vivir con pérdida de memoria), disponible en varios idiomas
Experiencias reales y mensajes alentadores de los mentores

Saldrá de la sesión con herramientas prácticas, información confiable y mayor confianza para afrontar el camino futuro.

📅 se requiere registración con al menos dos días de antelación; El cupo es limitado.

Para más información, póngase en contacto con Marigrace Becker llamando al 206-543-2440 o escribiendo a [email protected].

08/24/2026

A heartfelt thank you to United Way of San Juan County for helping make so much of our work possible.

Flexible, community-focused funding allows JLSFRC to respond to the real needs of island families, from early childhood support and kindergarten readiness to youth mentoring, family resources, senior services, and more.

Because of United Way’s support, children are getting a stronger start, families are finding connection and guidance, and islanders of all ages are receiving support when they need it most.

At the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, we know this work takes a village. Thank you, United Way, for being such an important part of ours.

08/23/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize Jen DeShon, our Parent to Parent Coordinator, and truly, what a force she is.

Jen was recently quoted in several news outlets about the importance of Washington’s Parent to Parent program:

“San Juan County is a rural, isolated community with very limited existing resources. 2026 is the first year that we have had members of our community reach out to our program asking us how they can help support the P2P Program. This is amazing because we are building trusting relationships, raising awareness of the services we provide, and becoming more established in the community. Taking this program away from our families now would be devastating.”

Through Parent to Parent, Jen walks alongside families raising children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs, offering something that can’t be replaced by a pamphlet or a website: lived experience, trusted guidance, emotional support, and real connection.

Now, funding for Washington’s Parent to Parent program is at risk. This is the only program of its kind, serving families across the state, including right here in our island community.

The impact of this program has not gone unnoticed. Parents, advocates, community partners, news outlets, and more than 40 bipartisan Washington legislators are speaking up with the same message:

Parent to Parent matters.

For families navigating complex systems, stressful decisions, and moments that can feel deeply isolating, P2P provides support before crisis hits. It helps families feel less alone, more informed, and more connected to the services and people who can help.

Jen’s work is a powerful reminder of what advocacy looks like in action: steady, compassionate, determined, and rooted in community.

We are grateful for Jen, for every family who has shared their story, and for everyone helping carry this message forward.

Protect Parent to Parent. Support families. Keep this essential program alive.

08/21/2026

Open Mic Night is back! After such a wonderful evening, we’re excited to keep the momentum going with another night of music, poetry, storytelling, laughter, and community connection.

Whether you want to share something at the mic or simply come listen, you are welcome here. This is a space to show up as you are, celebrate creativity, and experience the heart of New Day Recovery Café.

Bring a friend, bring a poem, bring a song, or just bring yourself.

📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 New Day Recovery Café | 485 Elsworth Ave.

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476 Market Street
Friday Harbor, WA
98250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

(360) 378-5246

Website

https://www.jlsfrc.org/

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