Skagit Commons

09/02/2026

How'd she do that?! One of the pleasures of attending the Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild fashion show is trying to imagine how the seamsters produce their garments. Skagit Commons neighbor Kathy is here modeling a jacket she created using a technique that reveals an underlayer through slashes in the top fabric, with artful stitching to outline the openings. This was but one of several outfits modeled by Kathy, and a group of her cohousing neighbors happily cheered her on. Whatever your hobby or interest, in cohousing you'll have a built-in set of supporters!

08/26/2026

While our Friday Happy Hour has been a fixture at Skagit Commons for years, early risers have been wistfully speaking for the same amount of time about their desire to have a front-loaded gathering to start their day. Neighbors Jerry and Frank heard the call, and came forward to set up the tables, grind the beans, and set out the tea bags of a morning. Now neighbors can enjoy a weekly Cuppa & Convo with each other, with lively topics to engage the mind and start the day.

08/14/2026

A recent post from Anacortes mayor Ryan Walters declared that our home town came in 6th in the state for the best low stress bicycle network. This, according to People For Bikes 2025 bicycle network analysis rankings. Our strong network of bicyclists at Skagit Commons can back that up! Ryan says:

"The way their calculation is done, they look at bicycle infrastructure that has been proven to be comfortable for adults who have never once in their lives put on lycra, but rather what is easy and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. What's more is their network analysis tool breaks down by census block where we are doing awesome, and which areas could use more love in terms of connectivity, and they give advice on their page about what actions can build out the low stress network that gets people who aren't "cyclists" comfortable hopping on a bike.

"Here is a link to the Bike Network Analysis where you can take a deeper dive:
https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/.../Washington/Anacortes"

08/05/2026

Well, looka there! Recently, a group of 18 Skagit Commons baseball fans motored an hour south to little Funko Field in Everett, WA. As they settled in to their seats to watch the Everett AquaSox play, they noticed a familiar name flashing on the announcement board. A nice welcome, indeed! (The AquaSox, if you must know, are a long-season High-A affiliate team for the Seattle Mariners. Over the years, they have seen many players go on to make it to the majors: Ken Griffey, Alex Rodriguez, and both Randy Johnson and Felix Hernandez (who pitched there while rehabbing). George Kirby, a current starter with the Mariners, began his career in the tiny stadium. A fun gathering on a beautiful day.

07/31/2026

In vino veritas, we Skagit Commoners found when Connie Pangrazi came to share her knowledge about her passion: wine! With Connie's guidance on how to evaluate what we were sipping, we tasted six pours from Italy, Spain, France... and our own Washington State favorite, Chateau Ste. Michelle. (Did you know that Chateau Ste. Michelle is the largest producer of Riesling in the world?) Definitions abounded: lees: expired yeast that sinks to the bottom of the bottle; legs: drips that lazily drool down the sides of a swirled glass; tannin: naturally occurring polyphenol which creates a drying effect in the mouth... and Connie helped us understand their place in the world of wine. We wish her the best as she pursues her formal education in viticulture, and her dream of making her own wine in her home in northern Italy.

07/24/2026

The clearest weather in Anacortes arrives in summer, when the day slides into evening almost imperceptibly, and swallows and swifts crisscross the sky till near on 10 o'clock. To make the most of our (mostly) rain-free days, neighbor Meredith dedicates Sunday evening to keeping our fire circle bright and shining. Neighbors stop by to share a few moments or a few hours, to enjoy toasting marshmallows and making gooey s'mores, to try a new way of roasting local shrimp, or to bring back memories of childhood by singing a beloved campfire round. Thank you, Meredith, for literally keeping the home fires burning.

07/20/2026

HOME TOUR Saturday, July 25 from 10 am to 12 pm. We have two homes available for purchase: a 2-bed/2-bath townhome and a 3-bed/2-bath flat. Each home comes equipped with a ready-made, welcoming community! Follow the link in the comments below to RSVP (no "self-guided" tours, please).

Home page of Skagit Commons, a cohousing community in Anacortes, Washington State, USA