by shelterbayhoa | Feb 3, 2026 | Archive
Move those muscles. The brain shrinks with age, typically starting in a person’s 30s, and exercise is one of the few ways to counteract that loss. Getting your heart rate up can cause a cascade of molecular changes in your brain, which help to build new connections...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 16, 2026 | Archive
Come celebrate the beauty of Skagit Valley with photographer Sarah Walls of Cedarbrook Studio. Sarah is our neighbor, residing right here in Shelter Bay. Have you met her? You may have enjoyed her work. Winner of the 2025 La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest,...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 6, 2026 | Archive
Our five-hour power outage on Dec 17 was an irritating reminder that winter has us in its grip, with rain, wind, floods, landslides, power outages, and road closures. Most of us can manage a short outage: dress warmly, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, and so on...
by shelterbayhoa | Jan 6, 2026 | Archive
With the recent heavy rains, now’s a good time to review Shelter Bay’s requirements concerning drainage. From the Covenants, Article IV.12. Drainage: “No change in the natural drainage shall be made by any lot owner without prior approval from the committee...
by shelterbayhoa | Dec 30, 2025 | Archive, Events
Let’s talk about finding happiness while celebrating the passage of time. We’ll share what science and research say about happiness, look at some of the happiest places in the world and what they do well, and talk about how our society supports an aging population....
by shelterbayhoa | Dec 29, 2025 | Archive, Events
Two physicians from Island Health, Dr. Paul Hammer and Dr. Brock Boehm, will discuss issues that men don’t often talk about. The topics will concentrate on mental health and physical health and questions are encouraged. Dr. Paul Hammer, MD specializes in general adult...
