Welcome to Shelter Bay Communiversity!
Never stop learning…
…because life never stops teaching.
Shelter Bay Communiversity provides life-long learning opportunities available to residents of the Shelter Bay and Swinomish Tribal Communities.
Communiversity is a volunteer-managed program for the enjoyment of all Shelter Bay residents and Swinomish Tribal members. It provides a broadly-based curriculum of subjects presented in a fun and no-stress environment. Offerings are currently being made over Zoom until we can return to the Clubhouse.
Contact person if you have questions:
Jim Barrett 206-930-3607
email [email protected]
Instructor’s Course Proposal Form
Click the link to submit information about the course you would like to teach. A member of the Communiversity staff will get right back to you.
Next Communiversity Classes
Understanding World Wide Religion
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, and 29th, November 19 and 26 (5 sessions) each class at the SB Clubhouse starts at 6:30 pm
Presenter: Jim Barrett
Click here to register for Understanding Religion Series
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Recordings of Past Communiversity Classes
Global Warming: Evidence for Human Cause and Solutions
Presented October 2021
Instructor: Dale Oldis
Click to see the Recording
Lease Rent History and Adjustment for 2023
Presented February 2022
Instructor: Louise Kari
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Fraud Watch and Cyber Crime
Presented in October, 2022
Instructor: Kay Tomlinson – AARP
Click to see the Recording
Emergency Preparedness
Presented on Sept. 19, 2023
Instructors: Carolyn Caporgno, Ted Tayor and Bill Davis
Click to see the Recording
A healthy Sustainable Diet
Presented on January 16, 2024
Instructor: Dr. Keri Palasz
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The History of Art in La Conner and the Founding of the Museum of the Northwest Art
Presented on April 9th, 2024
Presentors: John Luck and Gretchen McCauley
Introductions by: Britt Wishniewski
Click to see the Recording
Noxious Weeds
Presented on November 12, 2024
Presentor: Madelyn Loy the Noxious Weed coordinator for Skagit County
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Tsunamis in the Salish Sea
Presented February 2022
Instructor: Dr. Carrie Garrison-Laney
Click to see the Recording
Shelter Bay Amenities Master Plan
Presented March, 2022
Instructor: Ken Olsen
Click to see the Recording
Orcas of the Salish Sea
Presented February 8, 2023
Instructor: Amanda Colbert
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How to effectively communicate with a Native-American Indian
Presented on Sept. 13, 2023
A fireside chat between Jay Bowen and Jim Barrett about how our 2 cultures can understand each other’s way of communicating.
Click to see the Recording
How to improve (lower) your Carbon Footprint and
Create a Greener Shelter Bay Community
Presented on Oct. 8, 2023
Presentations by Dale Oldis and Greg Whiting
Click to see the Recording
First People to North America
Part One
Presented on February 20, 2024
Instructor: Dr. Jim Barrett
Click to see the Recording
A Maritime History of Skagit County
Presented on July 23, 2024
Presenters: Jo Wolfe and Mari Densmore
Click to see the Recording
Map Your Neighborhood: Disaster Preparation
Presented November 2021
Instructor: Linda Adams
Click to see the Recording
Nutrition for Healthy Adults Age 50+
Presented June 2022
Instructor: Keri Palasz
Click to see the Recording
The 14 biggest Crops of Skagit County
Presented May 23rd, 2023
Instructor: Don McMoran
Click to see the Recording
Soul of the Skagit
Presented November 16, 2023
Instructor: Christian Murillo
Click to see the Recording
First People to North America
Part two
Presented on February 27, 2024
Instructor: Dr. Jim Barrett
Click to see the Recording
The World of Honeybees: A Deep Dive into the Hive
Presented on October 8, 2024
Instructor: Marisa Papetti
Click to see the Recording
The Know Your Community program is offered to all residents by experts from within our community.
The program consists of monthly presentations that will cover every facet of our community.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get immediate responses from the presenters and other attendees.
Class #1 History
The first session covered the history of Shelter Bay, bringing everyone up to date on how we got to where we are today and cover how our Home Owners Association (HOA) is structured and functions compared to other HOA communities..
Class # 4 Management
The fourth class covered the role of the Board of Directors, the committees and the Office including all employed staff
Class #2 Marina
Class two covered the Marina. It was presented by Pat McGarry and Vanessa Finch.
Class #5 Safety and Security
Class five covered Shelter Bay Safety and Security. It was coordinated by Carolyn Caporgno.
Class #3 Leases and Taxes
Class three covered the Master and Sub-lease, land ownership, the possible new lease, the hierarchy of authority and Taxes from the Tribe. It was presented by Rod Proctor.
Class #6 Soc/Rec, Communiversity, Communications and Website Demo.
Class six covered three Committees, what they do and how to participate plus the demonstration of the newly launced Community Website.