Events in December 2025
2025-12-10 (2 events)
10:00 am: Elderberries–
2025-12-10Lunch is served at Noon
6:00 pm: Family Bible Study–
2025-12-10Island Chapel - Joans Ln2025-12-11 (6 events)
10:00 am: Chair Yoga–
2025-12-11Taught by Jennifer Martin, Chair Yoga offers a gentle approach with all poses done sitting in or using a chair, making it ideal for those with limited mobility. Classes feature simple stretches, safe support, and relaxation techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance.
Suitable for all abilities, including wheelchair users.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Chair Yoga - Thursdays 10–11 AMGathering Place10:00 am: Civic Club Meeting
2025-12-11Grange - Hall / Inside12:00 pm: Ferry Fueling–
2025-12-11
Ferry refueling is on alternate Thursdays, except when it conflicts with Holidays (check each month for details).
Schedule adjustments include:
- There is a double 12:00 p.m. run from Lummi Island to Gooseberry Point.
- The 1:00 p.m. run from Lummi Island to Gooseberry Point and the 1:10 p.m. run from Gooseberry Point to Lummi Island are eliminated.
- After the last posted run time, no additional runs will be made to clear the docks. Please plan accordingly.
3:00 pm: Let's Make Presents for Kids–
2025-12-11We'll have all the supplies and ideas you'll need to craft beautiful, meaningful gifts for the loved ones in your life. For ages K-5.
Library - Hanson Room5:00 pm: Resilient Lummi–
2025-12-11What is Resilient Lummi?
- We are a work group promoting climate resilience on Lummi Island through education, events, and advocacy.
- Our mission: To build climate awareness on Lummi Island.
Meetings
2rd Thursday of each month at 5pm in the Library Hanson Room
Membership
Membership is open to all. Anyone is welcome to drop in, listen to discussion, suggest ideas.
- Leadership:
- Projects are led by volunteer teams.
- Participants bring ideas for projects and discussion.
- Meetings are facilitated by Ruchi Stair.
Library - Hanson Room6:30 pm: Volunteer Firefighting Training–
2025-12-11Except Holidays
Fire Hall2025-12-12 (3 events)
9:00 am: Qigong–
2025-12-12Qigong (/ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ/) is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation said to be useful for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance the mystical life-force qi.
Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. People practice qigong throughout China and worldwide for recreation, exercise, relaxation, preventive medicine, self-healing, alternative medicine, meditation, self-cultivation, and training for martial arts.
Grange - Hall / Inside10:00 am: Coffee & Company–
2025-12-12Join us for Coffee or Tea and enjoy the baked goods donated by our volunteers.
Gathering Place7:00 pm: Santa Ship at Beach–
2025-12-12Come cheer Santa and his merry crew as they come off the 7:10 ferry and then head to Beach School. Santa gets a royal escort from LIFD to Beach School where you can then snap a picture with Santa and receive a wonderful gift from the Lyons Club and Lummi Island contributors.
Santa doesn't stay long so be prompt!
Ferry Dock to Beach School2025-12-13 (2 events)
10:00 am: Hatha Yoga–
2025-12-13Taught by Jennifer Martin. With guidance, and time to practice each pose at a comfortable pace, explore a balance of warming and grounding postures, gentle balances, and stretches, using props for support when needed. No experience required—everyone is welcome to join and unwind.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Hatha Yoga -Saturdays 10–11 AMHatha yoga is a physical yoga style that uses breathing techniques (pranayama) and postures (asanas) to balance the mind, body, and spirit. This slower-paced practice holds poses for longer durations than flow styles like Vinyasa, making it suitable for beginners, and focuses on alignment, strength, and flexibility. The term "Hatha" can be translated to "sun" (ha) and "moon" (tha), representing the balance between active and passive energies.
Gathering Place10:30 am: Preschool Storytime–
2025-12-13For ages 2-6, 30 minutes. An open program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation.
Meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from September 20th through December 13th.
Library - Main Building2025-12-14 (3 events)
9:30 am: Chapel - Service & Children's–
2025-12-14Island Chapel - Grange10:30 am: Church - Worship Service–
2025-12-14Congregational Church - Sanctuary4:00 pm: An Afternoon of Yoga Nidra–
2025-12-14Join us for a restful Nidra Yoga Session on Sunday, December 14th from 4:00-6:00pm.
Save your spot by registering online. A $20 suggested donation will be collected at the event.Guided by local instructor, Constance Drake, experience a form of yoga that reaches beyond the physical realm, providing deep relaxation of the mind, body, and soul. Achieve a state of consciousness where the body is deeply relaxed, while the mind remains inwardly alert.
Nidra Yoga involves lying down in a supine position (shavasana) supported by a bolster and blanket while listening to verbal instructions that enhance physical and mental connection while remaining physically still.
Give your mind a break and escape the weekend hustle. Release accumulated muscular, emotional, and mental tension with this transformative yoga practice. Enhance your vitality, awaken inner peace and tap into your limitless potential with an afternoon of Yoga Nidra.
Please bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably warm. Bolsters and Blankets will be available at the event.
Presented by Lummi Island Health & Wellness.
Gathering Place2025-12-15 (2 events)
6:00 pm: Bob Talk: An Introduction to AI
2025-12-15BOB TALK: AN INTRODUCTION TO AI - By Robert Keller
December 15th, 6:00 pm
Free Event - donations to The Gathering Place encouraged
contact Robert Keller, 360.220.8330You may have lived through the entire history of AI. Surprised?
"Artificial Intelligence" sounds new and complicated, but did you know the idea is as old as rock and roll? You may have witnessed its entire 70-year journey, from room-sized computers to the "magic" of today.
Join Bob (aka Robert Keller) for a "Bob Talk" on December 15, 6:00 pm at The Gathering Place to unravel the mystery. We'll bust the myths and discover that AI isn't a person, but a powerful tool.
You will learn the surprising history of AI, from 1950s concepts to its big comeback; understand what today's AI (like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) actually does; see how AI is impacts our world in positive ways, from personalized health to environmental monitoring; watch a live demo where we ask AI to create art and video inspired by our own Lummi Island living.
This is not a technical session—it's a story for the curious. Donations to The Gathering Place are encouraged, but the event is free. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are very grateful and honored that The Gathering Place and its commercial kitchen is so busy with all kinds of weekly events! But there are still plenty of open dates for your private event, meeting, fundraiser, retreat or reception. https://ligatheringplace.com/
As you plan your year end giving, we hope you will remember The Gathering Place and all it brings to the Lummi Island community.
Gathering Place6:00 pm: FOIL Meeting
2025-12-15The FOIL (Friends of Island Library) Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, and all are welcome.
Our Mission:
Provide a physical facility, support, and promote the purposes and activities of the Island Library and its community.
Provide (owns) the Library building & Noble Barn and raise money to maintain the library property.
Support library programs, encourage the use of library resources and services, and provide funds for and volunteers hours to special projects.Promote community awareness of libraries, advocate robust funding for Whatcom County Libraries, and support the freedom of individuals to read what they wish.
Library - Hanson Room2025-12-16 (3 events)
9:00 am: Wellness Yoga–
2025-12-16With Constance Drake, blends gentle yoga poses, mindful movement, and breathwork to nurture body and mind. Suitable for all levels. Increase flexibility, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Join us for a supportive, relaxing start to your week.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Mondays at 9:00 AM at The Gathering Place.Gathering Place6:00 pm: Island Improv - Unleash the Fun
2025-12-16Presented by Lummi Island Health & Wellness (LIH&W)
Join your neighbors Constance Drake, Jenn Varno, and Holly Giffin for an evening of laughter,
creativity, and connection alternating Tuesdays at 6:00 pm at The Gathering Place.Improv is more than entertainment—it’s a chance to:
- Boost creativity by thinking on your feet and exploring new ideas.
- Build confidence as you step out of your comfort zone in a supportive space.
- Enhance communication and sharpen listening skills that carry into everyday conversations.
- Spark spontaneity and add playfulness to your week.
- Connect with others through shared laughter and teamwork.
This class is designed for Adults, Minimum 8 - Maximum 20 participants
WHEN: Alternating Tuesdays Starting October 21st at 6:00pm
COST: Suggested Donation $15QUESTIONS? lummiislandhealthandwellness@gmail.com
Please Register:
Gathering Place7:00 pm: Ladies’ Bible Study–
2025-12-16In-Person & Zoom
Island Chapel - Joans Ln2025-12-17 (2 events)
10:00 am: Elderberries–
2025-12-17Lunch is served at Noon
6:00 pm: Family Bible Study–
2025-12-17Island Chapel - Joans Ln2025-12-18 (2 events)
10:00 am: Chair Yoga–
2025-12-18Taught by Jennifer Martin, Chair Yoga offers a gentle approach with all poses done sitting in or using a chair, making it ideal for those with limited mobility. Classes feature simple stretches, safe support, and relaxation techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance.
Suitable for all abilities, including wheelchair users.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Chair Yoga - Thursdays 10–11 AMGathering Place6:30 pm: Volunteer Firefighting Training–
2025-12-18Except Holidays
Fire Hall2025-12-19 (2 events)
9:00 am: Qigong–
2025-12-19Qigong (/ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ/) is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation said to be useful for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance the mystical life-force qi.
Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. People practice qigong throughout China and worldwide for recreation, exercise, relaxation, preventive medicine, self-healing, alternative medicine, meditation, self-cultivation, and training for martial arts.
Grange - Hall / Inside10:00 am: Coffee & Company–
2025-12-19Join us for Coffee or Tea and enjoy the baked goods donated by our volunteers.
Gathering Place2025-12-20 (1 event)
10:00 am: Hatha Yoga–
2025-12-20Taught by Jennifer Martin. With guidance, and time to practice each pose at a comfortable pace, explore a balance of warming and grounding postures, gentle balances, and stretches, using props for support when needed. No experience required—everyone is welcome to join and unwind.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Hatha Yoga -Saturdays 10–11 AMHatha yoga is a physical yoga style that uses breathing techniques (pranayama) and postures (asanas) to balance the mind, body, and spirit. This slower-paced practice holds poses for longer durations than flow styles like Vinyasa, making it suitable for beginners, and focuses on alignment, strength, and flexibility. The term "Hatha" can be translated to "sun" (ha) and "moon" (tha), representing the balance between active and passive energies.
Gathering Place2025-12-21 (3 events)
9:30 am: Chapel - Service & Children's–
2025-12-21Island Chapel - Grange10:30 am: Church - Worship Service–
2025-12-21Congregational Church - Sanctuary4:00 pm: Remembering During the Holidays–
2025-12-21Join us on Sunday, December 21st 4-5pm for a very special gathering: Remembering During the Holidays, a fireside circle and conversation in community.
The holidays can often be a time where grief and loss feel louder and more tender. They hold joy and heartache, presence and absence. There are missing place settings, empty chairs, and extra helpings of tenderness.This Remembrance Circle, guided by Jennifer Martin and held on the Winter Solstice, offers a soft place to land and find connection, comfort, and community — especially during this tender season.
Our time together will include a fireside conversation, where we can share a favorite moment about those we are missing during the holidays, an exploration of ways we might remember them in a holiday ritual, and a short practice with somatic tools to support the body to settle when overwhelmed. This session will be approximately 60 minutes long, and we will provide a nourishing herbal tea that can be supportive for grief and nervous system care. You are also invited to bring an object that is meaningful to you, to place on the memory table, or anything else that will support your comfort during this event.
The event is FREE but pre-registration is helpful to plan for tea and space. Drop-ins are warmly welcomed.
Gathering Place2025-12-22 (1 event)
5:40 am: Garbage & Recycling
2025-12-22
This is the Garbage for folks who have every other week pickup, and Recycling day for everyone.
Island Wide2025-12-23 (3 events)
9:00 am: Wellness Yoga–
2025-12-23With Constance Drake, blends gentle yoga poses, mindful movement, and breathwork to nurture body and mind. Suitable for all levels. Increase flexibility, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Join us for a supportive, relaxing start to your week.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Mondays at 9:00 AM at The Gathering Place.Gathering Place4:00 pm: Cemetery Commission Meeting–
2025-12-23Grange - Hall / Inside7:00 pm: Ladies’ Bible Study–
2025-12-23In-Person & Zoom
Island Chapel - Joans Ln2025-12-24 (4 events)
10:00 am: Elderberries–
2025-12-24Lunch is served at Noon
12:00 pm: Ferry Fueling–
2025-12-24
Ferry refueling is on alternate Thursdays, except when it conflicts with Holidays (check each month for details).
Schedule adjustments include:
- There is a double 12:00 p.m. run from Lummi Island to Gooseberry Point.
- The 1:00 p.m. run from Lummi Island to Gooseberry Point and the 1:10 p.m. run from Gooseberry Point to Lummi Island are eliminated.
- After the last posted run time, no additional runs will be made to clear the docks. Please plan accordingly.
6:00 pm: Family Bible Study–
2025-12-24Island Chapel - Joans Ln6:00 pm: WCFAC Meeting–
2025-12-24The Committee provides reviews and recommendations to the Whatcom County Council and Executive on issues affecting the ongoing operations and infrastructure of the ferry service to Lummi Island.
The review includes proposed changes to ferry operations and fares, an annual review of the ferry fund, demands for and improvements to ferry services, and options for ferry replacement.
The Committee also provides a forum for those who depend upon the Lummi Island ferry service to voice their ideas and concerns about the ferry service.
General Meeting Info
The Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee (WCFAC) generally meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. (November & December dates adjusted due to holidays.)
Meetings are generally held at The Gathering Place, 3913 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi Island,
OR at the Whatcom County Public Works Department Office, 322 N. Commercial, Bellingham.Meetings are open to the public. Community members who attend may provide public comment on issues related to ferry issues on Lummi Island.
Refer to the meeting agenda for detailed meeting information.
Gathering Place2025-12-25 (2 events)
10:00 am: Chair Yoga–
2025-12-25Taught by Jennifer Martin, Chair Yoga offers a gentle approach with all poses done sitting in or using a chair, making it ideal for those with limited mobility. Classes feature simple stretches, safe support, and relaxation techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance.
Suitable for all abilities, including wheelchair users.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Chair Yoga - Thursdays 10–11 AMGathering Place6:30 pm: Volunteer Firefighting Training–
2025-12-25Except Holidays
Fire Hall2025-12-26 (3 events)
9:00 am: Qigong–
2025-12-26Qigong (/ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ/) is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation said to be useful for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance the mystical life-force qi.
Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. People practice qigong throughout China and worldwide for recreation, exercise, relaxation, preventive medicine, self-healing, alternative medicine, meditation, self-cultivation, and training for martial arts.
Grange - Hall / Inside10:00 am: Coffee & Company–
2025-12-26Join us for Coffee or Tea and enjoy the baked goods donated by our volunteers.
Gathering Place4:00 pm: LI Historical Society
2025-12-26The Lummi Island Historical Society meets the 4th Friday 4:00pm at the Library to work on the continuing preservation of our rich history for future generations, planning presentations, and working towards a permanent Museum location.
All are welcome.
Library - Main Building2025-12-27 (1 event)
10:00 am: Hatha Yoga–
2025-12-27Taught by Jennifer Martin. With guidance, and time to practice each pose at a comfortable pace, explore a balance of warming and grounding postures, gentle balances, and stretches, using props for support when needed. No experience required—everyone is welcome to join and unwind.
Suggested Donation: $15 per class
Hatha Yoga -Saturdays 10–11 AMHatha yoga is a physical yoga style that uses breathing techniques (pranayama) and postures (asanas) to balance the mind, body, and spirit. This slower-paced practice holds poses for longer durations than flow styles like Vinyasa, making it suitable for beginners, and focuses on alignment, strength, and flexibility. The term "Hatha" can be translated to "sun" (ha) and "moon" (tha), representing the balance between active and passive energies.
Gathering Place2025-12-28 (2 events)
9:30 am: Chapel - Service & Children's–
2025-12-28Island Chapel - Grange10:30 am: Church - Worship Service–
2025-12-28Congregational Church - Sanctuary2025-12-30 (1 event)
7:00 pm: Ladies’ Bible Study–
2025-12-30In-Person & Zoom
Island Chapel - Joans Ln2025-12-31 (2 events)
10:00 am: Elderberries–
2025-12-31Lunch is served at Noon
6:00 pm: Family Bible Study–
2025-12-31Island Chapel - Joans Ln
