Livin’ life at the Center Sisson Building, 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA 98116 July/August 2019 www.sc-ws.org
Bret Wiggins, Elvis Tribute Artist, and Our Own Harriet Wodzin Elvis is in the Building! Or at least he will be soon! Join us Saturday, July 27, as at 6pm and the menu includes Kahlua pork; island style West Seattleite Bret Wiggins brings his Beach rice avored with sausage, egg, and green onion; Party themed Elvis tribute to the Senior Center of West coleslaw with pineapple; and watermelon. e show Seattle. Bret will be performing songs from movies such will begin at 6:30pm. No-host bar will last throughout as Blue Hawaii, Fun in Acapulco, Clambake, and Girls, the evening. Girls, Girls. His second set will include songs from Elvis’s Aloha from Hawaii album. Admission is $20 for members and $25 nonmembers. Please register in advance by ursday, July 25 by Doors will open at 5:30pm and Gail Wodzin, of calling 206.932.4044 x1 or stop by the front desk. Gail Ann Photography, will be available at this time Sponsored by Daystar Retirement Village. Hope you to take your photo with Elvis if you like! Dinner begins can join us for this always fun event!
The Senior Center of West Seattle infuses warm friendships, healthy activities and joyful experiences into life as people age. We are a welcoming, inclu- sive place to laugh and learn while finding support for basic needs that foster both independence and engagement with others — a place where seniors, their families and their neighbors can celebrate life and participate meaningfully in our community. Greetings from the Executive Director Summer is Here!
e Senior Center is air-conditioned, which o ers a great opportunity to come inside, enjoy some great food, take a class, play a game, or just relax among friends while beating the heat. Executive Director Lyle Evans New Summer Classes Volunteer Coordinator Sara Hanson-Andreu Beginning in August, we will be o ering an on- going Qigong class on Monday a ernoons at 2pm. Program Coordinator Also, on Tuesday evenings in August, we’ll be holding Cherie Schumacher a four-series photography class entitled “ e Art of Taking Administrative Assistant/ Better Photographs. See page 15 for more details on both of these classes. Bookkeeper Nicole Knowles West Seattle Street Festival - SUMMER FEST is July 12th to 14th Chef/Site Coordinator Francisco Briseño Join us for our annual Stop ‘N Shop sidewalk sale, our annual quilt rae ticket sales, and meeting up with friends in the neighborhood for the 37th annual West Outreach Coordinator Seattle Summer Fest. Our Stop ‘N Shop will be expanding out into the street Bettie Williams-Watson for these three days and we are looking for donations of useable, gently worn Café Server household items in good condition for the sidewalk sale. ese can include small Gayle Holmes furniture items, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, kitchen items, etc. If you have such Social Workers items that you’d like to donate, just bring them in when either the Senior Center Holly McNeill, MSW or the Stop ‘N Shop are open. Toni Ameslav, MSW Outeach - Westside Friends Welcome to Our New Administrative Michele Fawcett-Long Assistant/Bookkeepr! Bookkeeping Assistant Andrea Erickson Stop-n-Shop Manager We’re so very pleased to add Nicole Knowles to our Aylene Kandappu Senior Center sta ! Nicole was previously employed by Stop-n-Shop Assistant Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI AHQ), where she Joni James worked in various nance and administrative positions Typesetting/Design for een years. Nicole comes to us with a wealth of Lindsay Fournier knowledge and a genuine desire to help the Center Stop n’ Shop Hours: operate as smoothly as possible. 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. 7 days a week Nicole moved to Seattle 21 years ago from Wyoming, where her favorite aunt 4504 California Ave. SW still resides. Her passion and commitment to seniors was inspired by this aunt, Seattle, WA 98116 a ectionately known as Auntie Fancy, who Nicole talks to on the phone every day. Nicole is frequently inspired by Auntie Fancy’s wisdom and kindness. When Hours: not at work, Nicole enjoys traveling the world, studying business, and attending 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday — Friday the theater with her husband and daughter as o en as she can! 206-932-4044 Welcome Nicole! So glad you are part of our Senior Center family! email us at: info.scws @soundgenerations.org
2 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org 2019 SCWS Board TABLE OF CONTENTS Hank Kerns, President Activities Calendar ...... 20-23 Weeks Funeral Home - Howden Kennedy Amy Lee Derenthal, Vice-President Art, Writing Classes ...... 14-15 Community Member Bingo ...... 7, 13 Suzanne Du y-Kane, Secretary Community Member Birthday Lunches ...... 9, 17 Janet Leahy, Treasurer Cards, Games ...... 13 Community Member Alan Mendelssohn Casino Trips ...... 21, 23 Member at large Classi eds ...... 30 Board Members: Community Events ...... 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 32 John Clu , Community Member Burke Dykes, Community Member Computer Classes ...... 14 Peter Gallagher, SASH Realty Current Events Discussion Group ...... 14 Steve Garrett, Farrington Court Dance Time/Westside Dance classes ...... 4 Jaime Gonzalez, Verity Credit Union Richard Kromm, Welcome Road Winery Dancing, Music, Drumming ...... 4, 13 Carol McClure, Financial Designs Insurance Elvis Beach Party ...... 8 Rebecca Mitsui, Mitsui Real Estate Film History ...... 27 Alison Morton, CFRE, Kindering Karen Pfei er-Bush, Studio 65 Design Food Bank ...... 11 Cheryl Phelps, SASH Realty Health & Wellness ...... 11, 12 Lora Radford, West Seattle Junction Association Lauren Ward, rive Senior Advisors Language Classes & Reading ...... 26 Committee Chairs: Legal Help ...... 26 Executive - Hank Kerns LGBTQ Second Thursday OUT! ...... 4 Finance - Janet Leahy Fundraising Co-Chairs - Carol McClure, Amy Lee Derenthal Lunch Menus...... 18, 19 Sound Generations Advocacy - Hank Kerns Medicare 101 ...... 15 Building - Peter Gallagher Membership - Suzanne Du y-Kane Membership Information ...... 31 Strategic Planning - Richard Kromm Momentia Mix ...... 5 Movie Schedule ...... 27 Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive Quilting, Hardanger ...... 13 environment where people can enjoy warm friend- ships, healthy activities, joyful expressions and Save the Dates ...... 32 meaningful engagement as they age. Seattle Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation ..... 28
Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of Seniors of Color Support Group ...... 16 each month at 5:30 pm. (No meeting in July) Social Events ...... 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 32 [email protected] Toni’s Tips ...... 10 Board meeting minutes are available for public viewing in our library. Volunteer Information ...... 5, 6
Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 3 Social Events at the Center, GenPride, Community
WE WILL BE TAKING A BREAK IN JULY & AUGUST, BUT WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
We’re going to rest our feet…
Westside Dance is on summer hiatus. Next series will begin Sept. 17-18
with Dean Paton
4 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Social Events at the Center, Volunteering Volunteering at the Center
Did you know that volunteering is good for your health? Volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood, and lessening stress in participants. Come volunteer with us!
We have positions that are once a week as well as opportunities that are just once in a while!
You can pick up a volunteer application at the front desk or email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] and she can send you our online application. You can also call Sara at 206-932-4044 x8.
Our Current Volunteer Openings:
COMMUNITY DINING KITCHEN VOLUNTEER Come and volunteer at the Senior Center and work with our wonderful chef! We have volunteer jobs for prepping, serving, and cleaning up. We need your skills to help prepare and serve nutritious meals in our Junction Diner for seniors and guests of the Center. We have a lot of fun, you will be well appreciated by all of our seniors and sta , and you can enjoy a free lunch! Flexible ongoing daytime shi s.
RAINBOW BINGO & EVENT SET-UP VOLUNTEERS Would you like to help set the stage for our most popular fundraiser on the last Friday of every month? We need people to help set-up tables and chairs and decorate the room for Rainbow Bingo! We also have other special events that we o en need your help with. Bring your smile, muscles, and your creativity! It’s fun, and it’s like a free workout at the Senior Center!
e volunteer needs at the Senior Center are constantly changing. Some of our other exciting opportunities are: Café, Front Desk Receptionist, Outreach (Westside Friends), Stop N’ Shop cashier/clerk/sorter/pricer, and data entry. Please let us know what your passion is, and we will do our best to nd a rewarding volunteer role for you! Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 5 Volunteer Extraordinare - Bianca Thomka
Back in 2016, Bianca omka saw an ad for volunteers treasures she procures in her in the West Seattle Blog and felt that it was a good hunts. If you’d like to see time to give back to her community, so she responded. these treasures, you can Ever since then, she’s been volunteering in a variety visit her online shop of important roles at the Senior Center. She’s assisted on Etsy called e- our Social Workers with all of the data entry they are FeatheredCurator or required to do, but don’t always have the time for. She’s her eBay store called been an integral member of our kitchen crew, helping MoxieMugs. to provide a home-cooked meal to those who join us for lunch during the week. She’s even stepped up to take the When asked her how lead with this crew when the chef has been out sick or volunteering at the on vacation. Bianca’s been so incredibly valued in these Center has impacted her roles, it’s hard to believe she found a way to be an even life, she replied “It makes me more extraordinary volunteer with her contributions to feel better; it’s enriching. It has made me less self-cen- our monthly Rainbow Bingo fundraiser. tered. I tout the Senior Center everywhere I go and I tell people how wonderful it is here!” She says she loves to If you’ve ever rounded the corner into Hatten Hall see the joy in people’s eyes when they see the decora- before one of these monthly Rainbow Bingo events and tions she creates – it makes it all worthwhile! found your jaw drop in awe when catching sight of the amazing decorations, Bianca is o en the person behind Well, we all tout Bianca’s willingness to share so much them. Bianca will nd out the theme of that month’s of her time and her many creative talents, as well as her event and then research decorating options and boundless energy and enthusiasm with our Center! We possibilities online. Once the decorations are decided are so grateful for her ongoing dedication to our Center, upon, Bianca will either make them herself or buy them to our community, and to creating such beautiful and and donate them to the Center. festive atmospheres for events here. e fruits of her hard work are enjoyed by so many, over and over again. Making them has included blowing up hundreds of balloons to create columns and to hang from the ceiling, gluing hundreds of colored strips of paper together (in correct rainbow order!) to create looped chains to form a radiating ceiling decoration, cutting out numerous Super Heroes logos on construction paper to hang from the ceiling or to ax to the walls, fashioning an adorable likeness of Cousin Itt to greet at- tendees at the entrance to the Hall, and so many more. She’s even built a frame to hold a backdrop customized to each of these events!
A little bit about Bianca…She was living in Los Angeles when she decided to relocate to Seattle in order to follow her best friend who had moved to the area earli- er. Soon a er coming to Seattle, she met her future hus- band at the old Ozzie’s bar on Queen Anne He actually proposed to her on the roo op of the infamous karaoke bar! e two of them, along with their dog Dolly, now live in West Seattle where Bianca works part-time for the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
Bianca’s passion is in buying items and reselling them on her Etsy shop and her eBay store. Her online stores specialize in vintage items, co ee mugs, and unique
6 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Community
Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 7 Elvis Elvis B e ach Pa rty Saturday Featuring Bret Wiggins performing July 27 Elvis’s beach 5:30pm Happy Hour songs No-host bar all evening 5:30-6 pm PHOTOS W/ ELVIS Compliments Gail Ann Photography 6:00pm Dinner Kahlua Pork Island Style Rice (Egg, Sausage, & Green Onion) Coleslaw with Pineapple 4217 SW Oregon St. Hawaiian Roll Watermelon Sponsored by 6:30pm Show $20 members $25 non-members
SELLS OUT FAST! Please pre-register at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1.
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE. 8 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org It’s Summer! Luncheon It’sSummer!
TUESDAY July 30 Featuring the Luncheon summery sounds of 11:30am-12:30 pm STANLEY ALLEYNE’S MENU: BBQ Chicken STEEL Drumsticks DRUM Coleslaw Baked Beans Watermelon
$5 suggested donation for those 60 & over $10 for those under 60 Please RSVP by Mon., July 29! Sign up at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1. 4217 SW Oregon St.
Sponsored by
Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 9 Toni’s Tips
If you live alone, you have probably worried what would important di erence happen to you if you fall or have a medical emergency between a monitored and you’re either not near your phone or you are unable system and an to use it. A medical alert device that you wear on your unmonitored wrist or around your neck can literally be a lifesaver system is cost. e in a medical emergency. ese buttons don’t prevent monitored system emergencies, of course, but you may feel reassured adds a monthly fee that if you have an emergency, you simply press a call in addition to the button and you are put in touch with a dispatcher who purchase price. can summon emergency help or call a friend or family member of your choice. e third question you should ask is, should ere are so many options for choosing a medic alert you add a fall-detection system that it’s a good idea to take plenty of time to feature? Some companies o er this for an additional choose the system that’s right for you and your monthly fee. ese devices sense when a fall occurs and particular needs. ere are a few important questions automatically contact the dispatch center. However, this to ask yourself when you begin to shop for a medical feature may not work perfectly. It may sometimes detect alert system. a fall when there isn’t one, or less likely, it may not detect an actual fall. First, do you want a home-based or mobile system? Originally, medical alert systems were designed to work When you’ve decided what kind of system you want inside the home with a landline. Your system can still and actually begin to look at the systems that are be set up to work with your landline. However, many available, there are a number of additional questions companies now o er a home-based system that works to ask. What is the monthly cost for the type of with a cellular network, since many people no system you’ve chosen? Is there a contract, and if so, longer have a landline. If you don’t leave your home for how long? Is there a cancellation fee? What is the very o en, a home-based system could be a good op- return policy? Is there an activation fee? What are the tion for you. However, a mobile system allows you to non-emergency customer service hours? How long use your system at home or when you are away from does the battery for the in-home call button last? How home and have a fall or other medical emergency. long does the mobile unit battery last?
e second question you should ask is, should your Once you’ve made your decision and had your system be monitored or not? A monitored system system installed, you can feel assured that in case of a connects to a 24/7 line sta ed by trained dispatchers. medical emergency you’ve done everything possible to An unmonitored system allows you to contact friends ensure that professional assistance will arrive quickly or family on a programmed emergency call list. An to assist you.
10 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Health & Wellness
ONGOING WEEKLY GROUP
■ Aging Well Mondays ($5 Sug. Donation) ...... 1pm - 2pm Facilitated by Holly McNeill, MSW LICSW Are you feeling challenged by changes in your health, relationships, housing, mobility, or income? Looking for ways to make new connections, communicate, increase self-esteem, manage anxiety, cultivate acceptance? Share stories, learn coping strategies, give and receive support. ONGOING MONTHLY GROUPS We have occasional community speakers on a variety of relevant topics. All sharing is condential. ■ Low Vision Support Group Open to all people dealing with vision problems, we ■ Food Bank at the Center share tips on managing our lives with vision loss, share Tuesdays ...... 10-10:15am resources, and support one another. Facilitated by Holly Free - open to all Alhadeff Room McNeill, MSW LICSW Line starting @ 8:30am or drop in on a rst come/ On hiatus in July and August. Will return rst served basis. Bring your own bags, none supplied. in September Non-perishable food donations always welcomed!
■ Caregiver Support Group ■ Foot Care Appointments Wednesdays, July 24 & Aug 28 ...... 3-4:30pm Thursdays ...... 9am -4pm Facilitated by Daria Sawochka of Sound Generations $25 / $35 non-members Caregiver Support Program. Come share your challeng- Professional pedicure (toenails cleaned and trimmed). es, frustrations, successes with other caregivers who Bring a small towel. By Appointment Only: Call 206- “get it.” e experience exchange among caregivers will 932-4044 ext.1 for an appointment. Cancellations must provide you with free peer support on a monthly basis be made by 4pm Wednesday prior to appointment to and might just give you an energy boost to keep you at avoid being charged. Scholarships available! your best. If you are interested in this group and have questions, call Holly at 206.932.4044 x2. ■ Dental Hygiene with Jan Loder RDH July 12 & Aug 9 ...... by appointment ■ Diabetic Support Group Healthy Pearls for Seniors is a low cost dental hygiene Thursdays, July 25 & Aug 22 ...... 3:30-4:30pm program, including preventive dental cleanings done Our speaker for August will be Christy Go who is a here at the Center by appointment on select Fridays. registered dietitian nutritionist and graduate from the Pick up an application at the reception desk, then call master’s program at Bastyr University. Her training Jan Loder RDH to set up your appointment. Contact and experience come from individual counseling as information will be on the forms. a clinical dietitian, as a dietitian with a federal program, health presentations, and nutrition education ■ Regain Your Balance with Erik LaSeur currently at Pacic Medical Centers. She is President of Fridays ...... 9-9:45am the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association. She will discuss $7 / $10 non-members a variety of issues related to nutrition for diabetics and No class July 5 or 12. answer any questions. All diabetics and friends and Are you afraid of falling? Are you finding it more family of diabetics are welcome to attend. difficult to get in and out of a chair? Explore easier Please call Toni Ameslav, MSW 206.932.4044 x9 ways to move your body and regain your sense of for more information. balance. Sign up at the front desk. Drop-ins welcome.
Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 11 Health & Wellness
■ EnhanceFitness Exercise Classes Mondays ...... 8am and 9am Wednesdays ...... 8am and 9am Fridays ...... 8am and 9am NOW two classes to choose from! Innovative and fun strength-training classes using wrist and ankle weights, aerobics, balance, and stretching. is class is free to Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage members and some Silver and Fit providers. Check eligibility with your insurance company. Instructor: Maria Dowell. $3 per class.
■ Gentle Yoga, Drop-in with Cindy Pope Mondays ...... 9:30-10:30am Wednesdays ...... 9:30-10:30am ■ Mindfulness, Meditation, and More $5 / $8 non-members, Thursdays ...... 10am to 11am Chair and standing postures – no oor-sitting. Improve Five class punch card - $35 members $40 breathing, posture, exibility, balance, and peace of non-members or Drop-in rate $8 mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or is is an ongoing class. Explore mindfulness, limitations. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. meditation, stress reduction and other empowering strategies and how they can be applied in daily life. ■ Chair Massage by Erik LaSeur ese simple and subtle practices invite us to patiently Fridays ...... 10am-1:30pm retrain our bodies and minds to establish a more $7 / $10 non-members, regulated nervous system. is class blends instruction, No massage on July 5 or July 12 activities, discussion, and practices of mindfulness and 20 minute appointments. Register at front desk. Enjoy meditation. e support of a facilitator is benecial in a relaxing neck & back massage while seated. Requires developing a personal practice and to ask questions and advance registration. Call 206 932 4044 x1 to sign-up. learn from experience. Instructor Kate Jarvis, MIT (Master in Teaching). Founder of Practice Seattle, an organization dedicated to daily practices, peace and service, Kate is a student of awareness practice, a certi ed yoga instructor, and has studied with Jack Korn eld, Tara Brach, Cheri Huber, Mindful Schools and more.
DID YOU KNOW? e Senior Center of West Seattle has not one, but two social workers! Holly McNeill works Monday through ursday and Toni Ameslav works ursday and Friday. Both have extensive experience working with older adults on issues including housing, Social Security, Medicaid, nancial issues, depression, family issues, and more. All services are free and totally condential. Please call either of them to make an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you. Holly is at 206.932.4044 x2 and Toni is at x9. 12 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Bingo, Cards, Games, Music, Stitching
■ Play Bingo! Fridays ...... 11am-2:30 No Bingo on July 12 Checkin at 10:45. $6 buy-in with break for lunch. Everyone welcome. First time? Come early.
■ Alki Duplicate Bridge Club Mondays ...... 10:30-2:30pm Wednesdays ...... 10:30-2:30pm Short break for lunch between 12:00 and 12:30. Call Nick Tipton at 206-484-3303 for space availability. ■ Line Dancing with Yvonne Martin ■ Bridge for Fun Thursdays ...... 10:45 - 11:45am Wednesdays ...... 9am - 11:30am $3 members / $4 non-members Everyone is welcome, $1 members / $2 non-members from novice to advanced. You do not need a partner. It’s great exercise and fun! ■ Cribbage Tuesdays ...... 12:30pm ■ NW Accordion Society $1 members / $2 non-members On hiatus July and August Enjoy great music for listening and dancing at the ■ Mah Jongg: American Version Northwest Accordion Society socials from 7:30 to 9:30 Wednesdays ...... 1pm-3pm p.m. Everyone is welcome and admission is $5 at the $1 members / $2 non-members door. Stimulate your brain! Play this ancient Chinese tile game that is similar to the card game Rummy. Meet new people Questions? Call John Giuliani at 425-255-2121 or Birgit and have fun. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Ages at 206-947-8393.
■ Monday Pinochle ■ Drumming Circle Mondays ...... 9:30 -12:30pm Mondays ...... 3-4pm $2 members / $3 non-members No partner needed! $3 suggested donation Experience relaxation, energy and well-being when you ■ Thursday Pinochle join our drumming circle. No experience necessary. Thursdays ...... Noon -3pm Drums and/or rattles provided but if you have your $2 members / $3 non-members No partner needed! own please bring them. Led by Kenny Mandell.
■ Ukulele, Sing-Along ■ Hardanger Mondays ...... 1 - 2:30pm Tuesdays ...... 10am - Noon $1 members / $2 non-members $1 members / $2 non-members Open to all musicians and singers Hardanger is Norwegian embroidery that dates further back than the 1700s. Come check out this traditional ■ Sing-Along cra . Newcomers always welcome! Wednesday, July 24...... 5-6pm Wednesday, Aug 28 ...... 5-6pm ■ West Seattle Quilters e sing-along group would love to have additional Mondays, July 1 & 15 ...... 7pm voices. No experience necessary! Michael Harris, leading Monday, Aug 5 & 19 ...... 7pm the group in songs from the 20’s-current. Song books Regular meetings include special projects such as Block provided. You are invited to come and join the fun! of the Month, Mystery Quilts, or Group Charity Questions? Call Holly McNeill at 206-932-4044 x 2. Projects. ere is always Show & Tell and members share advice on members’ projects. Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 13 Computer, Art, Radio, Writing Call (206) 932-4044 x1 to register
FREE! Computer Classes with ■ Watercolor Meet Up Seattle Public Library at the Mondays ...... 11am-1pm Center $2 suggested donation Call 206.932.4044 x l to register or sign Do you draw, sketch, or paint with watercolor, inks, or up at the front desk. acrylic? If so, you can join an informal group of paint- ers each Monday for a two hour open studio meet up. Computer classes are on hiatus in Painters bring their own subject matter and materials to July and August and will return in September. share ideas and tips with other creatives. Drop in when convenient and join us! ■ Burke Dykes Computer Center Mon-Fri ...... 8:30am-4:45pm ■ Ham Radio Jam Check your email, surf the web or play some games! Monday, July 1 ...... 6pm to 7:30pm PCs and printer available for member use. Special Meet with members of the West Seattle Amateur Radio thanks to our own Burke Dykes and the City of Seattle’s Club and nd out how Amateur Radio can benet you, Technology Matching Fund for support in upgrading your loved ones, and your community. For more details, our computer lab. email [email protected]. ■ Computer Assistance By Appointment Do you have a computer problem that you need help with? Let us help you solve your computer issues. ere is no charge. Call 206-932-4044 x 1 to arrange for one-on-one time!
■ Artist Group Thursdays ...... 2-5pm Suggested donation $2 members $3 non-members If you do beadwork, paint in any/all of the many water medias, do collage, mixed media, bookmaking, doll ■ West Seattle Writing Group making, embroidery, knitting, crocheting or are looking Wednesdays, - July 3 & 17 ...... 11am-Noon for a place to learn a bit more or to explore another art Wednesdays, August 7 & 21 ...... 11am-Noon form– come join us! It’s going to be fun! Contact Linda $1 members / $2 non-members at 206-755-1472 or [email protected] for more info. Write for your family or for yourself. Share stories in a comfortable environment with fellow writers o ering comments and encouragement. Facilitated by Natalie Bumgardner.
■ Current Events Discussion Group July 18 ...... 3:30pm to 4:30pm August 1 & 15...... 3:30pm to 4:30pm If you are an avid follower of the daily news and would like to discuss current events with others, we have a new group for you! is group will meet the rst and third Fridays of each month to share information and opinions about the news. Facilitated by Toni Ameslav, one of our social workers. 14 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Photography, Qigong
■ The Art of Taking Better Photographs ■ Qigong Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 ...... 6pm-7:30pm Mondays ...... 2pm-3pm Four-class series Beginning August 5 $30 for members / $40 for nonmembers $5 members / $7 nonmembers Most of us carry cameras in our pockets capturing Come explore and experience the calming physical and our friends, families and items of interest but do they mental health benets of the ancient Chinese practice always turn out? Join Debi Ayres in a hands-on 4-week of Qigong (pronounced ‘chee gung’). Balancing your session to learn about composition, lighting, a fun qi, or vital life force energy, has been shown to reduce photo scavenger hunt, and more. Bring a camera you stress, improve balance and mental clarity, prevent know how to use, as this class doesn’t cover camera illness, and provide better sleep and more energy. is functionality, and be ready to try out what you learn. class will include instruction and practical application Classes require a minimum of 10 participants, each of mental focus, gentle movements, breathing, and with their own camera. Open to ages 10 and up, though meditation techniques. All activities are easily learned anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an and adaptable to all students’ physical needs and can adult. Contact Debi with questions or to register at debi. be practiced while lying down, seated, or standing. No [email protected] or at 253.312.9486. special equipment nor experience necessary. Taught by Spring Forest Qigong Certied Qigong Trainer of About the Instructor: Street Photographer Debi Ayres the Year for 2018, Terry Leers. Drop-ins are welcome, has been capturing life before her since childhood. She as well as those of all ages. For more information or is described as having a unique gi for photographing, to sign up, please contact Terry at 206.999.5381 or not of people or things, but of experiences. Debi has [email protected]. created table top books for fellow travelers, worked with ARAS Foundation, and has captured a memorial service and a retirement party.
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Are you a senior of color, age 50 plus?
SENIORS OF COLOR
NEWSoaring Day & Time 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10-11am
Learn how to age well & maintain your health Connect with other seniors of color Share your stories, ideas & knowledge Grow relationships across cultures & generations Celebrate senior diversity … & more!
Please RSVP by calling 206.932.4044 x1. Leave your contact information for Bettie Williams-Watson, group facilitator.
Senior Center of West Seattle 4217 S.W. Oregon Street Seattle, WA 98116
16 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Taste of Mexico
Taste of Luncheon MEXICO11:30am-12:30 pm Tuesday MENU Aug. 27 Mexican Barbacoa Beef Rice & Beans Deluxe Green Salad $5 suggested donation with Lemon Agave Dressing for those 60 & over Roasted Zucchini & Corn $10 for those under 60 Churros Plus RAFFLE PRIZES! FREE to members w/ August birthdays! Please RSVP by Mon., August 26! Sign up at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1. 4217 SW Oregon St. ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 17 A $4 Donation is suggested for seniors 60 and over. Persons under 60 can enjoy a meal for $10.
18 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org A $4 Donation is suggested for seniors 60 and over. Persons under 60 can enjoy a meal for $10.
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July 1 July 2 July 3 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Coffee Time with Vets 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up Medicare Help/SHIBA by Appt 1:00 Aging Well 11:00 11:00 Writing Group 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mah Jongg 3:00 Drumming Circle 12:45 Book Reading Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 6:00 Ham Radio 7:00 Legal Clinic Intermezzo 7:00 Quilters 6:00 Dance Time
July 8 July 9 July 10 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Cribbage 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 12:45 Book Reading Group 1:00 Low Vision - Hiatus 1:00 Aging Well 3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 7:00 Legal Clinic 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 3:00 Drumming Circle Will There Really Be a Morning Part 1 July 15 July 16 Tuesday July 17 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 9:00 EnhanceFitness 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Aging Well 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 12:45 Book Reading Group 11:00 Writing Group 3:00 Medicare 101 Workshop 1:00 Mah Jongg 3:00 Drumming Circle 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 7:00 Quilters Will There Really Be a Morning Part 2 July 22 July 23 Emerald Queen July 24 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Cribbage 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 12:45 Book Reading Group 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Aging Well 3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 7:00 Legal Clinic 3:00 Drumming Circle Impact 3:00 Caregiver Support Group 5:00 Sing-Along July 29 July 30 Birthday Luncheon July 31 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:30 Seniors of Color Soaring Group 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:30 Pinochle 9:00 Bridge for Fun 10:00 Hardanger 9:30 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:30 It’s Summer! Luncheon 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Aging Well 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 12:45 Book Reading Group 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along Stand-In 3:00 Drumming Circle 2:00 Legal Consultations 7:00 Legal Clinic 20 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org THURSDAY FRIDAY
July 5 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 US World History- Hiatus 11:00 Bingo 12:30 Film History 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Mindwalk
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July 11 July 12 Foot Care by Appointment Dental Hygiene by Appointment 10:00 Mindfulness 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Line Dancing 9:00 EnhanceFitness 12:00 Pinochle 11:00 No Bingo 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 10:00 US World History- Hiatus 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 12:30 Film History 2:00 Artists Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 6:00 Second Thursday OUT! - Hiatus Cover Girl
July 18 July 19 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Seniors of Color Group 9:00 Regain your Balance 10:45 Line Dancing 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 US World History- Hiatus 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 11:00 Bingo 1:00 Brain Injury Support Group 12:30 Film History 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 2:00 Artists Group Planet of the Apes 3:30 Current Events Group
July 25 July 26 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 MIndfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Line Dancing 9:00 Regain your Balance 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 10:00 US World History- Hiatus 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 11:00 Bingo 2:00 Artists Group 12:30 Film History 3:30 Diabetic Support Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies The Lost Weekend
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August 5 August 6 August 7 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 9:30 Gentle Yoga 11:00 Coffee Time with Vets 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up Medicare Help/SHIBA by Appt 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Aging Well 11:00 12:30 Cribbage 11:00 Writing Group 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:00 Qigong - New! 12:45 Book Reading Group 3:00 Drumming Circle 6:00 Photography - New! 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 6:00 Ham Radio 7:00 Legal Clinic The Blue Dahlia 7:00 Quilters 6:00 Dance Time
August 12 August 13 August 14 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 12:45 Book Reading Group 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Cribbage 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 3:00 Medicare 101 Workshop 1:00 Low Vision- Hiatus 1:00 Aging Well 3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 6:00 Photography - New! 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 2:00 Qigong - New! 7:00 Legal Clinic Big Night 3:00 Drumming Circle August 19 August 20 August 21 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 8:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Hardanger 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Cribbage 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 12:45 Book Reading Group 11:00 Writing Group 1:00 Aging Well 6:00 Photography - New! 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:00 Qigong - New! 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Alice 3:00 Drumming Circle 7:00 Quilters August 26 August 27 Emerald Queen August 28 8:00 EnhanceFitness Birthday Luncheon 8:00 EnhanceFitness 8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español 9:00 EnhanceFitness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Food Bank 9:30 Pinochle 9:00 Bridge for Fun 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Hardanger 10:30 German Class - Hiatus 9:30 Gentle Yoga 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:30 Celebrate Mexico! Luncheon 10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Aging Well 12:45 Book Reading Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 1:00 Ukulele Sing-along 2:00 Legal Consultations Elder & Estate Law by Appt Armored Car Robbery 2:00 Qigong - New! 3:30 6:00 Photography - New! 3:00 Caregiver Support Group 3:00 Drumming Circle 7:00 Legal Clinic 5:00 Sing-Along 22 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org THURSDAY FRIDAY
August 1 August 2 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Seniors of Color Group 9:00 Regain your Balance 10:45 Line Dancing 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 US World History - Hiatus 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 11:00 Bingo 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 12:30 Film History 2:00 Artists Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 3:30 Current Events Group Tonight and Every Night
August 8 August 9 Foot Care by Appointment Dental Hygiene by Appointment 10:00 Mindfulness 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Line Dancing 9:00 EnhanceFitness 12:00 Pinochle 9:00 Regain your Balance 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 10:00 Chair Massage 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 10:00 US World History - Hiatus 2:00 Artists Group 11:00 Bingo 6:00 Second Thursday OUT! - Hiatus 12:30 Film History 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies The Heiress
August 15 Thursday August 16 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Seniors of Color Group 9:00 Regain your Balance 10:45 Line Dancing 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 US World History - Hiatus 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 11:00 Bingo 1:00 Brain Injury Support Group 12:30 Film History 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies 2:00 Artists Group The Country Girl 3:30 Current Events Group August 22 Thursday August 23 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Line Dancing 9:00 Regain your Balance 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 10:00 US World History - Hiatus 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 11:00 Bingo 2:00 Artists Group 12:30 Film History 3:30 Diabetic Support Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Goldfinger
August 29 August 30 Foot Care by Appointment 8:00 EnhanceFitness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:00 EnhanceFitness 10:45 Line Dancing 9:00 Regain your Balance 12:00 Pinochle 10:00 Chair Massage 12:00 Lions Club Luncheon 10:00 US World History - Hiatus 1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus 11:00 Bingo 2:00 Artists Group 12:30 Film History 3:30 Diabetic Support Group 1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Along Came Jones
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24 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org 86546Friendship, LC QP MC West Health, Seattle_Senior Joy Center Generic Puzzle Ad.indd 1 www.sc-ws.org6/5/19 9:30 AM 25 Language, Reading, Community College, Legal Assistance
■ Inquiring Minds Book Reading/Discussion Group Tuesdays ...... 12:45-2pm New time: includes 15 minutes for discussion $1 members / $2 non-members “City of Peace” by Henry G. Brinton City of Peace is a gripping and fast-paced mystery that will engage ■ Legal Assistance - Elder Law & Estate people politically and spiritually, Planning with John Llewellyn, Attorney at Law leaving them with fresh insight into Tuesdays, May 14 & 28 ...... By Appointment how they can overcome polarizing Tuesdays, June 11 & 25 ...... By Appointment divisions among people of di ering FREE 20 minute consultations. Appointments start cultures and faiths. at 10am Call front desk to make appointment: 206-932-4044 x1. ■ Conversational Spanish On hiatus July and August, but will show one Spanish movie a month. Date and time TBD. ■ Community / Neighborhood Legal Clinic Will resume September 29 Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 23, 30 ...... Starting at 7pm $2 members / $4 non-members Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 27 ...... Starting at 7pm ¡Hola y bienvenidos a la clase conversacional de español! Please call between the hours of 9am and noon to set up Sharing, speaking and writing in Spanish each week. Plus your appointment at 206-267-7070. Sponsored by King short lessons in Hispanic cultures and visits to Hispanic County Bar Association. restaurants. e participants’ Spanish speaking ability ranges from uent to newbie. Ours is a supportive and e Neighborhood Legal Clinics provide FREE 30 min- collaborative group. Drop-ins are most welcome. e ute consultations with an attorney. Attorneys determine class is facilitated by Suzanne Du y-Kane, retired World whether the client has a legal problem, suggest possi- Languages Educator. ble options, and provide appropriate referrals. ese attorneys will not represent you in court. NLC attorneys ■ German Class may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they On hiatus July and August, will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. will resume in September $2 members / $4 non-members ■ Medicare Help with Ann Root, a native German speaker, has taught Lee Rockoff, SHIBA Representative ocers and enlisted men at the Army Education Center Tuesday, July 2 in Illesheim near Nurnberg. Tuesday, August 6 Starting at 11am ■ US World History - Western and Central Medicare Insurance Advisor. Call front desk to make Europe since 1945: Unity or Disunity? Part II appointment: 206-932-4044 x1. On hiatus July and August
■ Legal Consultations with Heather de Vrieze Tuesdays, July 9, 23 ...... 2pm-4pm Tuesdays, August 13, 27 ...... 2pm-4pm FREE 20 minute consultations. Call front desk to make appointment: 206-932-4044 x1.
26 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org Terry’s “Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of” & Free Popcorn! Wednesdays at 1pm, Nucor Room Fridays at 1pm, Nucor Room $1 members / $2 Non-members $1 members / $2 Non-members •Wed. July 3: Intermezzo (1939)-Ingrid Bergman, •Fri. July 5: Mindwalk (199)-Liv Ullmann, Sam Leslie Howard, Cecil Kellaway-(70m) **** Waterston, John Heard, Ione Skye-(110m) **** •Wed. July 10: Will ere Really be a Morning? Pt. 1 •Fri. July 12: Cover Girl (1942)-Rita Hayworth, (1983)-Susan Blakely, Lee Grant, John Heard, Royal Gene Kelly, Phil Silvers, Eve Arden-(107m) *** Dano-(90m) **** •Fri. July 19: Planet of the Apes (1968)-Charlton •Wed. July 17: Will ere Really be a Morning? Pt. 2 Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, James (90m) **** Whitmore, Linda Harrison-(112m) **** •Wed. July 24: Impact (1949)-Brian Donleavy, •Fri. July 26: e Lost Weekend (1945)-Ray Helen Walker, Charles Coburn, Ella Raines, Anna May Milland, Jane Wyman, Howard da Silva, Frank Wong-(111m) *** Faylen-(101m) **** •Wed. July 31: Stand-In (1937)-Leslie Howard, Joan •Fri. Aug. 2: Tonight and Every Night (1945)-Rita Blondell, Humphrey Bogart, Jack Carson-(91m) *** Hayworth, Janet Blair, Lee Bowman-(92m) *** •Wed. Aug. 7: e Blue Dahlia (1946)-Alan Ladd, •Fri. Aug. 9: e Heiress (1949)-Olivia de Havilland, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard da Silva, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Cli , Miriam Hugh Beaumont-(99m) **** Hopkins-(115m) **** •Wed. Aug. 14: Big Night (1996)-Stanley Tucci, Minnie •Fri. Aug. 16: e Country Girl (1954)-Grace Kelly, Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Allison Bing Crosby, William Holden-(104m) **** Janney-(107m) **** •Fri. Aug. 23: Goldnger (1964)-Sean Connery, Honor •Wed. Aug. 21: Alice (1990)-Mia Farrow, Joe Mategna, Blackman, Gert Frobe, Bernard Lee-(111m) **** William Hurt, Elle Macpherson-(106m) *** •Fri. Aug. 30: Along Came Jones (1945)-Loretta •Wed. Aug. 28: Armored Car Robbery (1949)-Charles Young, Gary Cooper, William Demarest, Dan McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Steve Duryea-(90m) *** Brodie-(68m) ****
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■ SPECIAL EVENTS WITH LIFELONG RECREATION ■ SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION SOUND STEPS WALKING AND HIKING PROGRAMS Explore Seattle on foot, meet new friends, and stay in shape! Field Trip: Seattle Aquarium & Waterfront - Join a Sound Steps weekly walking group, monthly hike, Intergenerational $11 training program, or special event! Beginners welcome. (21195) ursday, 7/18, 9:45am-2:45p.m. With over 18,000 square feet to explore in the aquarium and Lincoln Park Sound Steps Walk a changing Seattle waterfront landscape, you’re in for a real Mondays, 10 – 11:15 am Lincoln Park, FREE treat. Activity fee includes aquarium admission and special 3 miles, some hills, natural and paved surface trails along guided tour. School’s OUT, so the grandkids are invited too! Puget Sound. Meet at the center of the north parking lot. Following the tour, explore the waterfront and have lunch Register quarterly, please. specials on your own. Roxhill Park Sound Steps Walk Field Trip: Restorative Hike & Outlet Shopping $21 Fridays, 9 am – 10 am, FREE (21198) ursday, 8/8, 9:45am-3:45p.m. Join the Roxhill Park Champions for a walk on the Longfellow We’re combining the best of two worlds- nature and Creek Trail, on a .5 mile loop – stop there or continue on shopping! Enjoy the short, restorative hike of Franklin Falls, for another for 1 mile total. Roxhill Park and the Wetlands then ride to the North Bend Premium Outlets to score some require regular attention to help the wildlife and plant life deals. Please brown bag it or bring money for lunch on your thrive. Help keep the park and trails clean as we walk – bring own at the mall. In total, we’ll have 2-hours at the mountain gloves and/or trash bags (optional). Register quarterly, please. and 1 ½ hours at the outlets. Cedar Butte Hike Field Trip: Blueberry Pick & Lake Hills Greenbelt Explore Monday, 7/8 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $25 $18 1.75 forested miles to the summit with views north up the (21200) ursday, 8/22, 9:45am-2:45p.m. Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Mount Si, Mount Your trip begins with a stop for fresh, local produce at the Teneri e, Green Mountain, Russian Butte, and Mailbox Peak Lake Hills Farm Produce Stand. We’ll then walk 1.0 mile are all visible on a clear day. 3.5 miles and 900 feet of eleva- through the scenic walking paths of Lake Hills Greenbelt, tion gain. Register in advance with #20745 including the Bellevue Urban Garden (BUG), with some of the most amazing, grassroots gardening viewable on Bridal Veil Falls Hike the eastside. Last, take part in a 1-hr “you-pick berries” Monday, 8/5 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $30 experience at Larsen Lake- a no-pesticide farm. All this Feel the wet spray and awesome power of the waterfall at the happens in the Lake Hills Greenbelt- some of the most fertile halfway point as you look up a 100-foot rock face and see the land in Western Washington. e vans will be positioned namesake veil. Expect stream crossings, multiple stairways, to carry your picked berries and purchases. Walking shoes and 1000 feet of elevation gain. Four miles out and back, and required. Trails are at and easy to walk. Bring money stunning! Register in advance with #20741. for berry picking and cash for the produce stand. We’re planning downtime for a picnic and 3-hours outdoors, so S S bring outdoor essentials and a brown bag lunch. www.seattle.gov/parks/nd/sound-steps-(50) Questions: [email protected] or 206-684-4664 SW LIFELONG RECREATION Go to Seattle Parks and Recreation’s new online registration soware at www.seattle.gov/parks. Sign in, or create an account, choose your programs and pay online.
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Friendship, Health, Joy www.sc-ws.org 31 SAVE THE DATES: DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! Pre-register at the front desk or call 206-932-4044 x1. • Elvis Beach Party Tribute with Bret Wiggins, Saturday, July 27, doors open @ 5:30pm • It’s Summer! Luncheon, Tuesday, July 30 @ 11:30am • New Qigong Classes Begin, Monday, August 5 @2pm • New Photography Series Begins, Tuesday, August 6 @ 6pm • Taste of Mexico Luncheon, Tuesday, August 27 @ 11:30am
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