top of page
Education, Information, Advocacy and Support
2025 PROGRAM CALENDAR
We are making a difference
Jan. 18 Joel Bergsbaken; Program Coordinator, Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center. "Opening the World of Communication."
Feb. 15 "Bridging the Gap; -Connecting Our Community to Hearing Health" A Panel of Audiology students from Western Washington University.
​Mar. 15 "Cochlear Implants; New Surgical Techniques and Processor Features".
Dr . Chad Ruffin MD;
Apr. 19 " Before You Buy Hearing Aids-A Check List" Pamela Spencer, MA, CCC-A,
Aud. (C), FAAA; and a Panel of Members.
May 17 "Dear Abby!" - Sharing our Communications, Problems and Solutions" Bring your questions to ask our panel of members.
Jun. 21 " All about the Buzz. Tinnitus Revisited". Tracey Demmon, Au.D., Hearing Northwest.
Jul. 19 "Auracast - Is it the Future of Assistive Listening Systems?"
A Panel of Members will review the status of Auracast - what is it, how will it work, and an update on its current status. Also a review of our new website!
Aug. 16 Cracked Crab Dinner Cruise;
San Juan Cruises. Advance registration required.
Sep. 20 21st Anniversary Celebration and "Help with Medicare Open Enrollment."
HELP with Medicare Open Enrollment from the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner.
Oct. 18 "When Hearing Aids are Not Enough"
Nichole Grimes, Engagement Manager, Cochlear Americas.
Nov. 15 "Don't let Ototoxic Drugs Flip Your World Upside Down"
Dr. Neil Bauman, Ph.D. "Center for Hearing Loss Help."
Dec. TBD Christmas Potluck; Celebrating the Season Together ; 12-3 pm:
Join us for our always delish Christmas potluck and fun white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a dish to share. We will supply coffee, soft drinks, plates & utensils.
We meet at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, from 9:30-Noon on the third Saturday of each month.
HLAA-NWWA
P.O. Box 252
Bellingham, WA 98227
​
Chapter President - Larry Wonnacott
Phone: 360-656-6457
bottom of page