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A Publication of the Phinney Neighborhood The Review Association Inside This Issue Monkeying around Phestivus returns for 3 another year of holiday fun A mid-winter treat 4 PNA Wine Taste brings tasty wines to try and buy Let's talk about race 6 'Difficult conversations' continue with book groups We love our businesses 7 Strengthening the PhinneyWood district Meet your local 8 business owners - Community-engaged organizations 9 Green Lake resident Avanie Trovato (with husband Sean) builds community using her native Indian food and culture. Photo by Kristel Wyman Winter Festival 13 Find unique gifts; Finding common ground through support the community Senior highlights 14 friendship and food Greenwood Senior Center bustles with activities for By Connie McDougall ethnicity, religion, our core values are They currently live in Seattle, both adults of all ages 17 A sign with directions to the Indian similar,” she says. working for Amazon. street-food event was hardly neces- “Food, music and art are shared by Things seemed to be going along Give of yourself 18 sary. The only requirement was a all cultures, so I started with the Indian well, including the birth of their daugh- Volunteer opportunities nose: Last October, you could almost food I know. I’d like to see this expand ter, now four. Avanie had always felt see a cartoon curlicue of aroma lead- with other neighbors volunteering to comfortable in her “Seattle bubble” 19 ing people upstairs to Room 7 of the share their own cultures.” but found herself increasingly afraid. Learn and grow Phinney Center’s Blue Building to cel- She calls herself a “global citizen” “I started feeling like a minority where Winter class schedule 20 ebrate food and community. for a reason. I really hadn’t before.” “I think it turned out great,” says Born in Pune, India, Avanie expe- In 2017, she read about two Indian attendee Adriana Gorski. “I’ve met rienced cultural diversity firsthand, men shot in Kansas, one fatally, fol- 22 people I might never have met other- learning four languages at school and lowed a month later by another attack Kids' Corner wise. And I learned a different way to home, like most Indian kids. She was a closer to home, in Kent. The Sikh man Empowering girls at 23 peel potatoes!” Hindu who went to a Catholic school. survived being shot in the arm but no Greenwood Elementary In addition to assembling an array Her friends were Christian, Muslim, arrests were made. of sweet and savory dishes, people Parsi, and Hindu. Avanie and Sean toyed with the who signed up for the event were also Avanie completed her schooling in idea of moving to a safer place on the treated to a Bollywood dance and the India then put her MBA to work after Eastside, but quickly ruled it out. “I’m The Review Hindi movie Dangal. being recruited by the international not going to run,” Avanie says. “I’m Winter 2017/18 - Vol. 31, No. 1 This gathering was the hope — and shipping company Maersk. She was not going to self-segregate.” Published quarterly by the the brainchild — of Green Lake resi- sent to a management-training pro- Instead, she decided to reach out, Phinney Neighborhood Association dent Avanie Trovato, 36. gram in Copenhagen where she met inviting neighbors into her home for 6532 Phinney Ave N. “I want to encourage people to Sean, an American from Seattle. “It monthly Indian-cooking classes. Seattle, WA 98103 seek out diversity. My hope is by was love at first sight,” she says. “He “I was going to start with what I Phone: 206.783.2244 making friends that don’t look like visited me in India and we dated have.” Web: phinneycenter.org us, our perspective is broadened, and long distance. We’ll be married 10 we realize that, despite gender, race, years in August!” See 'Food and community', page 11 Circulation: 19,000 Publisher: Lee Harper Editor: Ana Maria King Director's corner Copy Editor: Emily Mack Proofreading: Ann Bowden, Susie Hutchins The upcoming Seed Exchange has groups. Again, this seems like a small Desktop Publishing: Ana me thinking about, well, planting step, but over 100 people have at- Maria King, Ruthie MacDonald seeds. The beans I borrowed this spring tended. Having these difficult conver- grew into thriving vines. I have enough Lee Harper, sations can truly lead to change. Contributing Writers: to donate back, to keep for next year, PNA Executive And finally, in this issue you’ll read A. Burnett, M. Chakoian, and to enjoy as soup this winter. We Director about Jeannie Bastasch. Because she L. Chao, D. Dixon, A. Gramps, are so very appreciative of people who happened to come across information L. Harper, J. Higgins, E. Jones, give to the community in a way that about Girls on the Run, and thought C. Kaplan, M. Langlois, C. Mack, may seem small, but that grows and about food, culture, and life in India. it was a good idea, she leveraged her R. MacDonald, C. McDougall, spreads like seeds in the wind. Karen Schnieder has seen racial in- position as a PE Teacher at Greenwood C. Paine, L. Silverstein, Avanie Trovato’s refusal to move to equality for years working with fami- Elementary to help implement the pro- B. Thorness a more segregated community led her lies in transitional housing. In looking gram locally and engage girls on both to offer cooking classes in her home. for ways to impact this systematic, in- physical and emotional levels. Ad Sales: Ruthie MacDonald From that small seed grew our Bolly- stitutionalized racism, she connected We can all, every one of us, make the 206.783.2244 wood event, and now she has impact- with our own Cecily Kaplan helped community stronger. Put our feet into Cover photo: Walter Tuai ed dozens of people, teaching them to start Breaking White Silence book the soil of the community and grow!

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 1 About the Phinney Neighborhood Association The PNA is more than a community center Founded in 1980, the Phinney Neighborhood Association is dedicated to building, engaging and supporting our diverse community through programs, services, and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. This includes...

Events and community gatherings Tool Lending Library Events ranging from beer tastes and The tools you need to get the job book swaps to holiday celebrations . done right, plus referrals, classes, and the monthy Fixers Collective meetup. Classes and activities Classes and groups for all ages on a King County Seed Library wide range of subjects and interests. Complete your garden by borrowing seeds and bringing back new ones Room rentals when your plants mature. The space you need for all types of events and gatherings. Preschool Co-ops Four parent-run preschools: Phinney Greenwood Senior Center Neighborhood Preschool Co-op, Services and support for seniors, Phinney Cooperativa Preescolar en plus activities and classes all ages Español, Ballard Preschool Co-op, and can enjoy. Tampopo Japanese Preschool Co-op.

PNA Village Whittier Kids Helping older residents stay in their Play-based preschool program, and homes and community as they age. licensed before- and after-school care, and summer camps at Whittier Phinney Farmers Market Elementary. Fresh, local produce and goods each summer in partnership with Seattle PNA Business Group How to Join the PNA Neighborhood Farmers Markets. Supporting, networking, and promoting local businesses. Visit phinneycenter.org/membership, Hot Meal Program Nutritious meals in a welcoming Phinney Center Gallery stop by, or call us at 206.783.2244 setting, three times each week. Rotating works by local artists.

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• Over 13,000 guests attend nearly 60 events Signature: ______Security Code: ______• The Hot Meal Program serves 16,000 free meals to people in need Communication Preferences: • Over 3,000 participants attend classes, low-cost lunches, and events at I want to receive PNA’s monthly newsletter by  E-mail  Mail  Both the Greenwood Senior Center I want to receive PNA event update e-mails (~2x/month)  Yes  No • More than 450 kids enroll in preschool and school age programs at Phinney Cooperativa Preescolar en Español (PCPE), Whittier Kids, Tampopo, Ballard Preschool Co-Op (BPC) and Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op (PNPC) • Over 350 people borrow tools from the Tool Library about 2,000 times Mail completed form to: • An average of 100 local seniors get assistance with rides, chores, and PNA Or join online at more from volunteers at the PNA Village 6532 Phinney Ave N phinneycenter.org/membership Seattle, WA 98103 • Nearly 1,000 students attend over 50 PNA education classes Questions? Call 206.783.2244 or email [email protected] Get Involved! Volunteering is a great way to get to know your neighbors, do something good, meet people, and have fun. Visit phinneycenter.org/volunteer or see page 18. phinneycenter.org Page 2 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 PNACommunity EventsBegins Here

Visit phinneycenter.org/calendar for online listings Holiday closures: December 25-Jan 1, January 15, February 19.

11/25 – Saturday Holiday GloCone Lighting 5-6 pm. PC Air Raid Tower/Heart of Phinney Park. Free. Come see the Phinney Center air raid tower set aglow with lights and monkeys. Enjoy Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and caroling by the OK Chorale.

11/28 – Tuesday Resurgence: A Sounders Evening with Steven Agen and Greg Nickels 7:30 - 8:45 pm. PC Brick Building, Community Hall. $5. Few are more familiar with the development of the Seattle soccer scene than former Seattle mayor Greg Nickels. Both a fan in their NASL days and a key player in bringing MLS to the Emerald City decades later, Nickels joins Steven Agen— lead author of Resurgence: How Sounders FC Roared Back to Win MLS Cup—for a discussion on Sounders’ impact on Seattle and the construction of CenturyLink Field. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. Tickets: townhallseattle.org/event/steven-agen/

11/29 – Wednesday Dr. John Vidale: A Tale of Three Pacific Northwest Tremblors 7:30 pm. PC Brick Building. $5. PhinneyWood Phestivus We are all familiar with stories of Seattle’s vulnerability to seismic activity. To help contextualize these fears and delve into the science beneath the threat, Dr. Art Up. Chow Down. Monkey Around. John Vidale, seismologist at UW’s College of the Environment and leader for several years of UW’s M9 Project, offers insight on the likelihood of such a tremor, and a By Ann Bowden And this year, Morrow Lane in prognosis on the impact a giant coastal quake could have on Seattle’s downtown. PhinneyWood’s slightly off-kilter Piper Village from Greenwood Ave to Vidale lends his rarefied expertise to assuage some of our fears, while espousing holiday celebration returns with glowing 1st Ave NW, will become Santa Claus the continued need for disaster-preparedness, as well as revealing his thoughts on monkeys, free trolley rides, Santa Claus Lane from 5–9 pm. Say hello to Santa implementing early warning technologies. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. Lane, and some really ugly sweaters. and Mrs. Claus or bring your pet along Tickets: townhallseattle.org/event/dr-john-vidale/ Yes, monkeys will once again light for a Santa photo. Enjoy live music up the neighborhood for the holidays, from the students at Greenwood’s and this year they’re hosting a holiday School of Rock and the Salvation Army 12/2 &12/3 – Saturday and Sunday party! Band. Hop on the trolley with Q13 Winter Festival & Crafts Fair From Thanksgiving through Decem- Meteorologist MJ McDermott. 10 am-5 pm. PC, both buildings. $2 Member/$4 Non-member. 12 & under ber, 200 LED-lit metal-frame monkeys As part of the festivities, many of free. A can of food requested for the FamilyWorks Food Resource Center. will hang in the windows of businesses the Piper Village businesses will be PNA’s 37th annual Winter Festival and Crafts Fair features 120 hand-picked art- up and down Phinney and Greenwood hosting special fund drives: donate ists and crafts vendors, continuous live entertainment, and tasty food and baked Avenues, complementing the Wood- toys at Top Ten Toys, warm clothing goods. This two-day event has gained an impressive reputation as the destination land Park Zoo’s WildlIghts celebration. at Title Boxing, and feminine hygiene for unique holiday gifts while supporting your community! See page 13 for details. And on Dec. 8, the monkeys will be products at Ladywells. the highlight of PhinneyWood Phes- Free parking for PhinneyWood tivus, a neighborhood holiday party Phesitivus is available at the Zoo’s north 12/7–Thursday that will include free trolley rides, an parking lot at 59th and Phinney, as well Greenwood Senior Center Costume Jewelry Sale art walk, a monkey “crawl,” the Zoo’s as at the PNA at 67th and Phinney. 1-7 pm. GSC. Free. WildLights and, new this year, Santa A trolley schedule and a list of par- Find fascinating pieces from vintage to modern, and score some great new Claus Lane. ticipating businesses will be available bling at very reasonable prices. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center. From 6–10 pm, PhinneyWood at phinneycenter.org/phestivus. Art Phestivus and the monkeys will take walk maps and information are avail- over the neighborhood: Art Up. Chow able at artupphinneywood.com. 12/8 – Friday Down. Monkey Around. And the traditional Phestivus PhinneyWood Phestivus It’s an excellent opportunity to Pole? In PhinneyWood, it’s the old air 6-10 pm. Phinney Ave N & Greenwood Ave N, the Zoo to 87th Ave N. Free. check out the Zoo’s Wildlights and raid tower at the corner of 67th and Come out into the neighborhood and hop the free Emerald City Trolley for then find the monkeys that “escaped.” Phinney. Dubbed the GloCone, it will monkey sightings, Art Walk, and an ugly sweater pub crawl, among other Join the party by hopping on a free be festooned with lights and monkeys festivities. See article, right, for details. Emerald City Trolley at designated and set aglow at 5 pm on Saturday, stops along Phinney and Greenwood Nov. 25, to mark the beginning of Phin- Avenues between the Zoo and 87th neyWood’s Holiday Monkey Season. 12/16 – Saturday Street. The OK Chorale will perform holiday Caroling Under Gary’s Canopy Enjoy a wide variety of art, includ- carols, free refreshments will be avail- 5 pm. Gary’s Auto Repair, 7418 Greenwood N. Free. ing live music, at more than 30 art able and one lucky child will throw the Singalong, led by Phinney Neighborhood Community Chorus, with a fire pit, walk venues. Wear an Ugly Christ- switch to light the GloCone. hot cider and Gary's canopy to keep warm and dry. Free, but a hat will be passed mas Sweater and score discounts at Special thanks to Verity Credit for donations to the Seattle Times Fund for the Needy. participating “monkey crawl” pubs Union and Umpqua Bank for their and restaurants. sponsorship of the monkey trolley. More holidays in the ‘hood Mid-Nov - mid-Dec: Giving Tree at PNA and local businesses (page 9) 11/24- 1/1: Zoo WildLights 12/7: Brew Santa & Tree lighting at Naked City 12/8: Jungle Bell Bingo Karaoke (21+) at Greenwood Senior Center (page 5) 12/15: Daytime Jingle Bell Bingo Karaoke at Greenwood Senior Center (page 15) 12/16: North Pole on the Ridge Toy and Food Drive at Illumination Learning Studios with Nutty Squirrel Gelato 12/16: Greenwood Senior Center's ESML Programs Benefit Concert (page 15) 12/25: Christmas Dinner at the Greenwood Senior Center (page 15)

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 3 1/12 – Friday PNA Member Tea, Treats & Orientation 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Tea and treats served. Learn what's new at the PNA and how you can get involved. Kids welcome; we suggest bringing an activity for your child. 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. RSVP is helpful but not required: Alex at [email protected] or 206.783.2244.

1/13 – Saturday Johnaye Kendrick Family Concert 11 am. PC Brick Building. $5 adults/kids free. Johnaye performs original compositions as well as fresh interpretations of beloved jazz and blues. She focuses on graceful renditions of jazz standards and composes music and lyrics where she often accompanies herself on - har monium, violin, viola, and percussion. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. Tickets: townhallseattle.org/event/saturday-family-concerts-johnaye-kendrick/.

1/17 – Wednesday PNA Business No-Host Lunch and Learn 12-1:30 pm. Chaco Canyon Cafe, 8404 Greenwood Ave N. $10. Free for current PNA Business Members 2/24 – Saturday Steve Buller, CPA, will discuss tips for filing your business taxes, and answer your questions. RSVP to Alex at [email protected] or 206.783.2244. 28th Annual PNA Wine Taste 7:30-10 pm. PC Blue Building. $25 PNA members, $30 General Public, $10 Designated Driver. 1/25 – Thursday This will be an evening of good Washington wines, good food, and good friends. There will be Seattle urban wineries, wineries from Eastern The Art of Kayaking Washington, and Woodinville. The wine store at the event will offer tasters 7 pm. PC Blue Building. Free. an opportunity to purchase wines from smaller wineries and vineyards Enjoy a slide show presentation with Nigel Foster, a world-renowned kayaker whose wine is not readily available in Seattle. Proceeds from the wine The Art of Kayaking, from England, a designer of kayaks, instructor, and author of store are part of the fundraising event and will benefit the programs and among others. If you’re a kayaker, you may pick up a few tips. If not, you’ll still find activities of the PNA. plenty to entertain you. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. townhallseattle.org. Admission to the Wine Taste includes ten tastes of wine, elegant hors d’oeuvres, and music, all shared with friends, neighbors and fellow wine 1/27 – Saturday drinkers. Tickets can be purchased after Jan 2 at the Phinney Center or Pancake Breakfast and Annual Meeting online at phinneycenter.org/wine. PC Brick Building. Breakfast 9-9:45 am, meeting starts 9:45 am. Free. Join us to celebrate the success of 2017 and elect our 2018 PNA Board of Directors with a homemade breakfast and mimosas. To volunteer contact Alex at 206.783.2244 or [email protected]. Grow some history; swap some seeds! By Bill Thorness 1/27 – Saturday Laura from Phinney Ridge got Painted Lady heirloom runner beans, and Frank from Fremont scored some seeds of Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato, an heirloom King County Seed Library Seed Swap squash. We shared those seeds and many more in 2017 at the King County Seed 1-4 pm. PC Brick Building, Community Hall, Free. Lending Library, housed within the PNA Tool Library. Share your edible seeds, meet other gardeners, learn about the King County Will you grow heirlooms in your garden this year? Get seeds of these “plants Seed Library at the Phinney Center, and attend workshops. See article, right. with character” at the annual King County Seed Library Seed Swap and grow some history. The swap will be Saturday, Jan 27, 1-4 pm, in the Community Hall 1/28 – Sunday in the Phinney Center’s Brick Building. At the swap’s short workshops, learn to save your own seeds so you can share Civil Rights Pilgrimage Reflections them with friends – and make a deposit to the seed library – next year. 2-4 pm. GSC. Free. If you have seeds to share, bring them to the Swap! We’re looking for edible Hear about the Project Pilgrimage’s Fall 2017 civil rights pilgrimage to the Deep garden seed from growers who got seed from us or just want to share extra seed South from local community participants. Project Pilgrimage builds interracial they bought or saved. and intergenerational community, in Washington State and beyond, by studying, understanding, and gaining inspiration from transformational movements and in- To contribute: dividuals. Visit projectpilgrimage.org for more information. Sponsored by PNA's • Please share only seeds of edible plants that your fellow gardeners would Breaking White Silence Project. grow from seed, such as annual vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. • If donating packaged seed, it should be organic or open-pollinated, plant types that will produce seed true to the stated variety. Heirlooms are by 1/30 – Tuesday definition open-pollinated. Rethinking School: How to Take Charge • If donating home-saved seed, please winnow and clean it off the stems or stalks as much as possible and bring only the seed. of Your Child’s Education • If you can’t clean it in advance, plan to spend some time cleaning it at the 7:30 pm. PC Brick Building. $5. swap. We will have screens and buckets available. Explore your child's options in this book discussion with Susan Wise Bauer, • All shared seed should be fresh, within three years of purchase or saving. author of the The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You • Please label all donations with seed type, variety if known, and year it was Never Had and The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home. grown/saved. susanwisebauer.com. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. townhallseattle.org. • It’s great if you have seeds to share, but it is not required. All are welcome at the Seed Swap. For more information, visit kingcoseed.org. 2/7 – Wednesday The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life 7:30 pm. PC Brick Building. $5. Get tips in this book discussion with author Anya Kamenetz. Her book is the essential, don’t-panic, evidence-based guide and exploration of how to have a happy family life and raise healthy, successful kids in in the age of babies with iPads and moms on their phones at the playground. In partnership with Town Hall Seattle. townhallseattle.org.

2/17 – Saturday PNA Book Exchange 11 am-2 pm. PC Blue Building. Free. Update your library! Trade your gently used books for something new. Browse mysteries, science fiction and fantasy, kids’ lit, and cookbooks. Meet other readers, get recommendations on authors you may have missed, and enjoy free tasty treats. Don’t have books to exchange but still want to browse? Buy paperbacks for $1 and hardbacks for $2. Page 4 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 Seattle Folklore Society concerts

The Phinney Friends Crochet Group crochets and knits Saturdays, 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Doors open 30 minutes laprobes and baby blankets for folks in need. before the show. Concerts held at Phinney Center Community Hall in the Brick Building, down the hill from the Phinney Center's main Blue Building. Advance tickets for all concerts available at brownpapertickets.com/ profile/2149. Prices vary from concert to concert; discounts for SFS/PNA Ongoing events & groups members, seniors, and students; children half-price. Additional information about performances at seafolklore.org/wp/events.

Bingo Karaoke PNA Bridge Club 11/25 Hank Cramer - one of the best-loved folksingers in the American West, widely known for his booming bass voice, smooth picking on Dec 8, Jan 26, Feb 23. 7-10 pm. GSC. Every Friday. 7-10 pm. a vintage flat-top guitar, and his wry sense of humor. $15 PNA Members / $22 Public PC Blue Building. Free. Karaoke, bingo, and beer—good Jan 20 Bryan Bowers - Autoharp virtuoso, storyteller, and more times for folks age 21+. Info & tickets: Jan 21 Sver (Sunday) - Modern Norwegian dance music with broad appeal phinneycenter.org/bingo PNA Game Night 2nd Fridays. 7 pm. Jan 27 Local Songwriter Showcase PC Blue Building. Free. PNA Fixers Collective Feb 3 Open the Door for Three - Irish trad trio with fiddler Liz Knowles, 1st Wednesdays. 6-8 pm. piper Kieran O’Hare, and singer/bouzouki Pat Broaders Phinney Friends Crochet Greenwood Hardware. Free. Feb 10 Dan Weber - Award winning songwriter You can’t break what’s already Every Thursday. 10 am-12 pm. broken! An informal meetup for the PC Blue Building. Free. Feb 17 TBA fun of taking stuff apart and putting Feb 25 Gangspil (Sunday) - Entertaining Danish duo with fiddle & it back together, and maybe fixing Emerald City Contra button accordion it in the process. Kids welcome. - Two masters of Scottish and Celtic phinneycenter.org/tools. Dancing Mar 3 McKasson & McDonald Every Friday. 7:30-10 pm. tradition exploring its boundaries (beginners' workshop at 7 pm). Mar 10 TBA Spanish Language PC Brick Building. $9, public/$8, Conversation Group SFS & PNA members & seniors/$5 Mar 17 Windborne - East coast Harmony singing group "Their dynamic concert programs include songs from Corsica, the Republic Every Monday. 6-8 pm. PC Blue students/Free for 16 and under. Building. $25/month. First night free! seattledance.org/contra/emeraldcity of Georgia, Bulgaria, Quebec and Basque country, as well as Advanced 6-7 pm, intermediate traditional and original American folk music. They believe deeply in the power of music to change hearts." 7-8 pm. See pg. 22 in class schedule. Seattle Song Circle 2nd Sundays. 7-10 pm. GSC. Free. Book Clubs seafolklore.org/wp/about-sfs/seattle- Visit phinneycenter.org/bookclub for song-circle book lists. PNA Book Club Seattle Family Dance 2nd Wednesdays. 7-8:30 pm. 2nd Sundays. 2:30-4:30 pm.* PC Blue Building. Free. PC Blue Building. SFS & PNA TOOL LIBRARY members: $5/, $15 max/family Why not borrow? Second Tuesday Book Club Public: $7/person, $20 max/family. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm. seattledance.org/family Inventory online at PC Blue Building. Free. *no December dance phinneycenter.org/tools HOURS: Wednesdays 3-6:30 pm; For community meetings, visit phinneycenter.org/groups Fridays 5-7 pm; Saturdays 9 am-2 pm

40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 5 Exploring racial literacy together People connect to discuss seminal book

by Drew Dixon Matter rally where a black pastor told Since January, more than a dozen her that the best way to help black "Breaking White Silence” groups have lives was talking with white people. met in homes, churches, synagogues, Less than a year later, after the and Greenwood community spaces Charleston shooting, PNA Staff- or These groups have hosted transform- ganized a series of events called ing “consciousness raising” conversa- “Difficult Conversations,” one which tions through the discussion of the featured Robin, which Karen also at- book What Does It Mean to be White? tended. by Dr. Robin DiAngelo. Cecily and Karen left the event feel- Robin is a lecturer at the University ing energized, equipped, and inspired of Washington, but has received na- to establish these book groups. tional attention for her work in multi- Karen invited a friend, Mary Holscher, culturalism, anti-racism, and particu- to join the planning committee. larly studies on white race. Mary, who has a biracial daugh- She has won awards for her teach- ter, explained that, though she has ing and provided consulting for many thought much about the relation- different organizations. ship between black people and white What Does it Mean to be White? is people in America, it was not until Robin's introduction to "White Racial participating in these groups that she Literacy" in which she builds upon her thought deeply about whiteness. vast research to provide a common She described her worries about framework for white people to talk racial tensions in America and wonders about race and diversity while reflect- what kind of country her grandkids will ing on their own racial identity. inherit. Though she usually prefers art Upcoming Many group participants highlighted to activism, she felt drawn to partici- Breaking White Silence the "good/bad binary" concept, which pate and learn. “I like to think of learn- assumes that everyone with racism is ing as a form of action,” she said. book groups bad and anyone good has no racism. Mary invited Walter McGerry, a Part of PNA’S Difficult Conversations Series, this project hopes to Robin debunks this binary by dem- psychotherapist, to participate as well. onstrating that racism is not primarily create antibias consciousness-raising groups in our community. Though he has taught about race and What Does It Mean to be White: an ideology to be judged, but rather a Using Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s book, psychotherapy at Antioch University, Developing White Racial Literacy, to encourage personal reflection and reality to be aware of. Walter described how the book made One participant observed how conversation, this study group is a first step to open up conversations him aware of whiteness and more at- about whiteness, white privilege, and racism. To learn more about the the book gave him greater awareness, tuned to people of color in his life. “I "White people think that race is not in book, visit robindiangelo.com. was the classic ‘colorblind’ person The study groups are geared to adults of all ages. Middle school and the room until a person of color walks who was just not aware of their expe- in. But we have race. Not being aware of high school students are also welcome. Although all are encouraged to rience,” he shared. purchase the book, there are some available to borrow. it is part of white privilege." Walter established a group for While the book is ultimately academ- fellow psychotherapists who continue Group 1: Thursdays, 7-8:45 pm ic, providing concepts and information, to meet and consult together. January 4, 11, 18; February 1, 8 it also calls for deep personal reflection Many have expressed that becom- At the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th Street which is supported by the groups that ing aware of their own bias has led to Facilitated by Paul Finley have formed. freedom. Register by emailing [email protected] The "Breaking White Silence" groups Karen explained, “It’s very liberat- were started by Cecily Kaplan, a PNA ing because now I have a level of hu- Group 2: Sundays, 1:30-3:30 pm staff member at Greenwood Senior mility and understanding that I didn't Feb 11, 25; March 11, 25; April 8 Center, and Karen Schneider, a Green- have before. We’re all in this together.” At the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th Street wood resident and local activist. Mary reflected on her experience, Facilitated by Dianne Graham For a decade, Karen had seen racial “I'm really aware of the power of invita- Register by emailing [email protected] inequality while working with families tion. Karen invited me. I invited Walter. in transitional housing. “I witnessed It’s all about reaching out in a personal Group 3, Wednesdays, 2-4 pm firsthand the barriers that people had way and being willing to talk.” January 10, 24; February 7, 21; March 7 around health care, education, and As new groups begin soon, you Home Street Bank, 7307 Greenwood Avenue N. housing. That was so disturbing to me too are invited to break white silence. Facilitated by Chava Monastersky and I wondered, ‘What can I do?’” After all, we’re in this together. Register by emailing [email protected] After Michael Brown’s death in Fer- For further information, email guson, Karen attended a Black Lives Cecily at [email protected].

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Page 6 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 Building a stronger business community By Lee Harper, Chris Maykut, Chaco Canyon Café owner, to see small businesses thrive and we PNA executive director and born and raised in Greenwood: love to see diverse businesses doing Thanks to a grant from the City’s “Our neighborhood is so strong and well in Phinney and Greenwood. We Office of Economic Development to the pride we have in it runs deep. It's need parking for small businesses the Phinney Neighborhood Associa- a mish-mosh of folks who have been or easy transportation that enables tion (PNA) Business Group, earlier this here for 50 years, 15 years and 15 people near and far to shop here.” year we began a focused effort on months, and it really works. Alicia Diefenbach, Community Relations developing a short and longer-term "There is a real sense of community Specialist at Verity Credit Union: vision for the business community. when it comes to prioritizing spend- “Verity loves doing business in The PNA hired BDS Planning and ing money, and that Buy Local isn't a PhinneyWood for a number of rea- Urban Design to lead us through the movement, but just what is. Whether sons that can be summed up in three process, and we formed a steering com- it's buying a book at Phinney Books words: Strong Community Ties. mittee that also included residents and rather than Amazon or spending a "The relationships we have with representatives from local businesses. little more at Ken's over driving to our business neighbors offers oppor- We asked the community’s opin- Trader Joe's, people here really under- tunities to team up to create positive ion on our business district and you stand that keeping their dollars hyper- social experiences for residents and responded. Almost 500 residents, local makes for a stronger and more businesses alike. We value the myriad and business owners and employ- diverse neighborhood. ways we connect with and serve resi- ees shared their thoughts through a "Developing the dilapidated lots dents as a result of these partner- survey, one-on-one interviews, and a along Greenwood in a responsible and ships. The PNA is the bedrock of Phin- series of focus groups. consensus-based fashion will not only neyWood. It’s with their leadership All believed that the PNA can ad- add needed affordable housing but and support that we have ongoing dress and improve the following to- also allow for the possibility that the conversations and create events that gether: business community charac- business district can fill in the spots keep PhinneyWood vibrant and rich. ter; development impact; business that we just don't have filled yet. "We hope to see thoughtful growth mix; events, promotions, and market- "The ideal would be to enable every- in PhinneyWood and that conversa- ing; networking and community build- one living in the Phinney-Greenwood tions with developers will yield positive ing among businesses; public safety; corridor to be able to walk or bike to results in this area. We’d like to see that and parking and transportation. virtually any resource they need, so as PNA’s needs are supported to ensure Our neighborhood is fortunate to to decrease congestion, parking woes, they have every opportunity to con- have many business leaders commit- and environmental degradation that tinue supporting businesses and resi- ted to the growth, development and comes with driving all over town for a dents alike. Our shared successes and well-being of our community. We CPA or a hot, new restaurant. growth are symbiotic and a strong PNA asked several of them what they love "Everyone has their own opinions bodes well for all of PhinneyWood.” about the neighborhood, and what and needs, but I feel the community they hope to see happen in the future. can come together to help direct the Here’s what they had to say: development of the corridor and do it Jason Hooyman, PNA Business Group in such a way that will make our neigh- Co-chair, owner of Hooyman Family borhood even stronger and richer.” Chiropractic of Greenwood, and resi- Ron Lewis, longtime Phinney Ridge dent of Greenwood: resident and business owner: “I am incredibly optimistic about “I've been in business here for where our neighborhood is and where nearly 40 years. Whether at the hard- it can go to. After all of the meetings ware store or with our apartment and the visioning process, I am most building, what we've really loved is proud of the way that all of us with getting to know our neighbors and different interests and different back- making friends with our customers. grounds were able to come together I think that's what makes this such a and build connections and unity that neighborly place. will take this thriving neighborhood to "There are some real challenges an even better place in the future.” facing our neighborhood. We hope

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 7 Meet Your Local Business Owners Engaging the community

by Alex Gramps; photos by Alistair Leigh

Green Bean Coffeehouse . 8525 Greenwood Ave N . greenbeancoffee.org Sanctuary Church . sanctuaryseattle.org What do a church and a coffee shop have in common? In the case of the Green Bean and Sanctuary Church, two separate-but-symbiotic entities in the heart of Greenwood, the answer is both history and philosophy. Sanctuary Church was founded in 2004 by pastor Randy Rowland (who, by the way, is also the PA announcer for the Seahawks). The church held services in Tap- root theater, but wanted a way to connect with the community outside of church. First Light Farm . upickseattle.com With the help of Lisa Etter Carlson, Pete Armstrong and Hayden Wartes pur- Jane and Don Reis have lived in the Greenwood neighborhood for nearly 40 chased and renovated a space on 85th Street near Greenwood. years, and started dreaming of farming when they first got married. One day, on In 2009, the original Green Bean was burned down by the arson fires, and the a drive in Carnation in 2011, Jane and Don saw a “Farm Land for Lease” sign and coffee shop moved a couple times, hosted by Sip and Ship and then taking over the decided to make a phone call just to see what would happen. They ended up leas- old McDonald’s, before landing in its new permanent home at Piper Village. ing six acres as a Christmas present to themselves. Sanctuary and the Green Bean have established themselves as places where Although they had gardened their whole lives, Jane and Don had never farmed people from all walks of life can feel welcome, and the folks who lead both enti- – a very different experience from home gardening. They wanted to farm organi- ties are all long-time customers or parishioners. cally, so they studied nature and the local farming community to learn how to get Summer and Mark Mohrlang became involved as members soon after Sanctu- the best production sustainably. Warren Ichoda-Cummings, who grew up nearby ary was founded, and are now the current pastors for the church. and has known Jane and Don since he was 5, joined them and brought a wealth of Laura Hofman-Watrous is on Sanctuary’s board and has been a member of experience and a passion for small-scale, organic farming. Other passionate and the church since shortly after it started. James Spaan, the current manager for dedicated staff, like Greenwood native Chloe Wood-Henrickson, have followed. the Green Bean, has been volunteering for the coffee shop since it started and First Light Farm has built up a loyal following and recognition (winning King recently came on as full-time manager. County’s Rural Small Business of the Year in 2016), and while they have several staff, a lot of the harvesting is done by volunteers who come to the farm to help because they love what the farm does. First Light Farm likes to think of itself as a “local/local” farm–local produce and local farmers. Along with u-pick opportunities, educational classes, and mini- Business moves and changes farms for families (like a P-patch), First Light Farm offers Summer CSA shares to families in Greenwood and Phinney. • Adorn has added a showroom and retail store at 7000 Greenwood Ave N. Adorn’s design studio is still at 7003 3rd Avenue NW. • Advance Auto Parts at 9218 Greenwood has closed • City Cycle has opened at 117 NW 85th St Support businesses • Gibran Hamdan’s shop Alial Fital is now Gibran • JOLI restaurant has opened at 618 NW 65th St who support • Not Without Salt has opened at 6256 3rd Ave NW • Pacific Continental Bank is now Columbia Bank • Panim Hadashot-New Faces has moved into the neighborhood and our community is operating from Works Progress • Pete and Voula Sideris have retired after 22 years of owning Pete’s Egg Nest at 7717 Greenwood Ave. The new owner is Hoa Tram, who owns The Egg & Us in Ballard. • Ridge Custom Upholstery is moving into 6016 Phinney Ave N. • Sushi Naomi has moved into 8576 Greenwood Ave N, replacing PNA Business Munch Café • PNA Business Member The Savoy at Lake City has just opened their Member Directory new 62+ community apartment building • The Stage Door, a project of One Cup Coffee Co., is now open at Taproot phinneycenter.org/directory Have a tip? Email [email protected]

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Page 8 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 KBFG-LP 107.3 FM . fulcrumcc.org Leadership Preparatory Academy . lead-prep.org KBFG-LP 107.3 FM is a nonprofit low-powered (LPFM) radio station, with an an- Leadership Preparatory Academy is a private school now in its fifth year at its tenna the size of a large beach umbrella on the roof of the Norse Home, paid for Kirkland campus. Its newest location opened this fall inside the Pocket Theater; with grant funding from 4Culture. KBFG is volunteer run, and since early Novem- during the daytime, while the theater sleeps, students and teachers take over ber has been testing their signal with daily broadcasts. Pamela Burton, a Phinney the brightly painted theater lobby. Ridge resident and co-owner of Puget Sound Solar, has a Master’s degree in radio Founder and Executive Director Maureen O’Shaughnessy spent the first part station management. She and a dozen community members have been working of her career running schools around the world. Her two daughters grew up for four years to get KBFG on the air. going to small international schools, and thrived in those settings. When Mau- LPFM stations are licensed like other nonprofit stations but broadcast within reen and her family decided to settle in Seattle, she decided to open her own a smaller range (3.5 miles). KBFG managed to mount their antennae at the high- school here. est point on Phinney Ridge – the top of the Norse Home. In spite of the power Leadership Preparatory Academy, or LEADPrep, is based on a philosophy of restrictions, the high broadcasting point allows KBFG 107.3 to reach a quarter- project-based learning and developing leadership skills through service. Stu- million potential listeners in Ballard, Fremont, Greenwood, Phinney, Wallingford, dents at LEADPrep do a lot of service work; you may see the ten Greenwood Magnolia, and Queen Anne. campus students around the neighborhood helping with projects. If you tune in right now, you’ll likely hear podcasts submitted by local volun- LEADPrep students are middle and high school ages, and come from all over teers and live concert recordings from local musicians, including Seattle Folklore Greater Seattle. While the students are very diverse, they all share an engaged Society concerts. KBFG’s program committee is excited to add more programs and and participatory attitude toward learning. All students study the same topics encourages folks to submit ideas. Their goal is to broadcast interviews with com- at the same time, but at their own pace, and are able to earn a full High School munity members, including elders at the Norse Home, as well as contributions Diploma through the school or move on to Running Start. from Ballard High students. You will hear features from local events and live music Families who think LEADPrep might be a fit for them are welcome to call and concerts. Plans are also underway to make KBFG part of our emergency prepara- set up a visit – in fact a visit is required in order to determine whether a student tion network. Pamela says, “doing radio, talking to the public, it’s so rewarding!” is going to thrive in this close-knit learning community.

Welcome new PNA Business Members! Giving tree locations BECU becu.org Help families have happier holidays Big Fish NW Talent bigfishnw.com Every year, Phinney Neighborhood Bodies for Birth bodiesforbirth.com Association coordinates a giving tree Coyle's Bakeshop coylesbakeshop.com program. Several locations around the neighborhood host trees, and the PNA FlintCreek Cattle Co flintcreekseattle.com distributes the gifts to recipient orga- Fresh Perspectives Therapy freshperspectivesseattle.com nizations, who then pass them along to their clients. Groundwork Strategies groundworkstrategies.com This year, gifts will go to children Hummus Cafe hummuscafe.net and adults in need who are affiliat- Jonny Akamu Music Lessons jonnyakamu.com ed with the following organizations: Broadview Emergency Shelter & Tran- Nurturing Knowledge School nurturingknowledge.com sitional Housing, Cate Apartments, One Cup Coffee at the Stage Door Onecup.org Childhaven, Dorothy Day House, Eagle Opus Co opuscorestaurant.com Staff Middle School, FamilyWorks, PNA Hot Meal Program, New Begin- Ridge Custom Upholstery ridgecustomupholstery.weebly.com nings and Whitman Middle School. Rosewood Guitar rosewoodguitar.com You can pick up tags at these locations: rue Santé Organic Vegan Cosmetics ruesante.com • Phinney Center • Greenwood Senior Center State Representative Noel Frame noelframe.com • The Phinery Sustainable Ballard sustainableballard.org • Umpqua Bank - Phinney The Grinning Yogi thegrinningyogiseattle.com • Whittier Kids Most gifts are due back at the loca- Woodland Park Players woodlandparkplayers.org tion where you picked up the tag on December 11.

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 9 The Village

Visible where we live PNA Village and civic engagement

by Marguerite Langlois older adults and securing public fund- “Our members and volunteers have ing. Robin Low, Task Force chair, ex- a desire to give back to the communi- plains: “We soon recognized that we ty. We advocate for more active engage- would be more effective if local - Vil ment for all ages by creating opportuni- lages worked together on these kinds The aftermath of the 2016 "Greenwood Explosion" left a hole in downtown ties for connecting.” of issues, so we invited the other two Greenwood and the neighborhood shaken. Photo by Lee Harper. This PNA Village Core Belief state- operational Villages, NEST (northeast ment has come to life recently with a Seattle) and Wider Horizons (central number of initiatives and activities. Seattle) to work with us.” PNA receives Community Resilience As the Village continues to grow, One of the Task Force’s first major we’re focusing on civic engagement efforts is an exploration of shared Award for explosion relief efforts so that as active elders we can con- housing to help elders stay in their tribute to community development communities; 60 people gathered on by Marty Chakoian In addition to distributing the where we live. Oct. 7 for a presentation and discus- When a gas explosion demolished money collected, the PNA also provid- Our “News of the Day” conversa- sion that featured staff from three three Greenwood businesses and ed coordination for local government, tion group, led by Cecile Andrews, home sharing programs and Seattle damaged 50 others in March of 2016, private, and non-profit relief and fund- is now two groups, meeting every Times “FYI Guy” Gene Balk. the PNA leapt into action. raising activities. Thursday at 9-10 am to discuss major Village members and volunteers Although disaster relief was not in In recognition of its extraordinary issues in the daily news. also attended mayoral candidate anyone’s job description, PNA staff efforts in the midst of crisis, the The groups attract an increas- forums, specifically the Oct. 10 AARP/ and volunteers immediately stepped PNA was awarded County Executive ing number of people interested in KOMO debate focused on needs of se- in to provide the response coordina- Dow Constantine’s 2017 Community thoughtful discourse, and foster a niors in our community, and the Oct. tion that the community required. Resilience Award. supportive community where we 22 forum at the Phinney Center. Amid shock and confusion, the PNA “The Award for Community Resil- can talk, argue, and debate the day’s Such participation is important in assumed a leadership role, raising ience honors people and organizations headlines, and discuss ways to trans- making ourselves visible where we live almost $330,000 for affected residents that work together to rebuild after a di- late that passion into action. and getting our issues out for discus- and businesses, while helping another saster, and demonstrate the character Another initiative, The Seattle Vil- sion in current political conversation. local nonprofit, Urban Hands, to re- that makes King County such a great lages Task Force, first started as our For more information or to get in- cruit hundreds of volunteers to clean place to live,” Constantine said upon own PNA Village advocacy task force, volved, contact the Village at village@ up the damage. presenting the award at a Sept. 26 cer- aimed at addressing the needs of phinneycenter.org or 206.789.1217. It was a neighbor helping neighbor, emony at the PNA. “That’s why I cre- boots on the ground effort that -har ated the award, to honor and celebrate nessed the energy and resources of a this kind of effort.” caring and committed community. Now other communities are turn- “We weren’t sure what to do, be- ing to the PNA for advice on how to cause we had never done this before,” respond when disaster strikes. said PNA Executive Director Lee “This is not the kind of knowl- Harper. “But we knew we had to do edge that you want to have,” Lee something. With so many wanting to acknowledged, “but now that we help, it was up to us to organize the have it, it’s been great to be able to resources.” help other folks.”

This summer, members of the Village participated in PhinneyWood Pride Artists painted murals along boarded-up windows as part of the clean-up Rainbow Hop, a neighborhood-wide event for kids that celebrates diversity. and community-building efforts after the explosion. Photo by Lee Harper.

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continued from page 1 a dozen types of typical street food she She posted the invitation on her grew up with. “It’s called chaat, street neighborhood Facebook page, think- food served from push carts.” ing she’d attract maybe 10 people. By Avanie describes chaat as cheap, the end of the day, 150 had expressed flavorful and healthy. A typical dish interest. And the wait-list only got is Bhelpuri, puffed rice tossed with longer, into the hundreds. tomatoes, onions, and mango, gar- “I thought, we have to find another nished with cilantro and a squirt of way to do this,” she laughs. lemon, topped with a sweet, spicy, or The idea for a night of Indian food savory chutney. and entertainment was born. At the end of the evening (paid for Her friend Adriana suggested part- by Avanie and Sean), she felt satisfied nering with the Phinney Neighbor- with the results and is considering hood Association. Sure enough, the other events at the Phinney Center PNA loved the idea. to promote fun and friendship. “We Once details were finalized, organizers might do a Holi gathering, which wel- created an event on the PNA’s Facebook comes spring.” The Hindu festival is page. What happened next surprised known for crowds of people throwing everyone, including Avanie: more than colorful powder on each other. 4,500 people marked "interested" in the And she plans to continue her event and immediately, the 75 openings home cooking-classes this winter. were filled. “Avanie is a force,” Adriana said at On Oct. 14, the aromatic gathering the street-food party. “I can hardly took place with more than 30 people wait to see what comes of this. It’s a cooking for the rest of the crowd. great way to share culture, coming to- Dressed in a cobalt blue silk tunic, gether over what we have in common Avanie helped people put together half — like food.”

Greenwood Senior Center’s Guests chat while making chaat at Avanie's Indian Street Food and Bollywood Movie Night event. Photo by Kristel Wyman. Costume Jewelry Sale Thursday, December 7 . 1 to 7 pm . 525 N 85th St

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120 TAST Y ARTISTS LUNCH & CRAFT LIVE ITEMS & VENDORS ENTERTAINMENT HUGE BAKE SALE

ADMISSION: $2/PNA MEMBERS, $4/GENERAL PUBLIC, + A CAN OF FOOD FOR THE FAMILYWORKS FOOD BANK. CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE. DESIGN: SANDY NELSON INFO: phinneycenter.org/winterfestival

Page 12 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 PNA's 37th ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL THANK YOU SPONSORS! & Crafts Fair Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3 | 10 am-5 pm Phinney Center | both buildings | 6532 Phinney Ave N. $2 PNA Member, $4 Public (cash/checks), under 12 free, + a can of food for FamilyWorks Food Bank (requested). 120 HAND-PICKED MAKERS The 37th Annual Winter Festival & Crafts Fair features two buildings full of specialty items by local artists and craftspeople, chosen by a jury. The show is a perennial favorite of shoppers and vendors alike, and has UMPQUA BANK gained a reputation as the perfect destination for unique holiday gifts. Check out the list of vendors at phinneycenter.org/winterfestival. IN-KIND KEN'S MARKET | LAMARZOCCO All-DAY ENTERTAINMENT Take a break from shopping and enjoy performances on two stages— PHINNEYWOOD.COM | SANDY NELSON DESIGN from bluegrass, jazz, and traditional holiday singing to Middle Eastern STARBUCKS COFFEE and Morris dancing. See schedule at phinneycenter.org/winterfestival. COFFEE, LUNCH & TREATS Thinking of selling your home in 2018? Tasty lunch items will be available, plus an espresso bar serving Now is the time to be getting prepared. Starbucks, and a huge bake sale. (Cash or checks only, please.) Call for a no obligation consultation. Exceptional Listing Services! Wreath sale Ellen Hastings Free professional photography The Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op will be selling beautiful & Dida Lopez Free staging holiday wreaths at the Winter Festival. The wreaths are responsibly grown 206-650-6486 Free house cleaning in Oregon, and are a beautiful Pacific Northwest blend of freshly cut noble theloonteam.com Free landscaping fir, blue berried juniper, cedar and natural pinecones. Wreaths are $25 Beyond Full Service! each and the proceeds support the preschool and scholarship fund. QUILT RAFFLE The quilt raffle is a Winter Festival holiday tradition. The one-of-a-kind quilt is crafted by Stash Busters and proceeds benefit PNA programs. Tickets are $1 or $5 for 6, and will be available in the Blue Building lobby and in the Phinney Center office before the event. Some lucky winner will get to take this work of art home after the raffle at 4 pm on Sunday. You do not have to be present to win. #pnawinterfestival phinneycenter.org/winterfestival

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 13 Senior Highlights Adults of all ages welcome

Greenwood Senior Center 525 N. 85th St. Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: 206.297.0875 Office Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 Web: phinneycenter.org/gsc

GSC Staff Director: Cecily Kaplan Social Worker: Carin Mack Program Coordinator: Ariel Burnett Volunteer Coordinator: LeAnne Chow Office Coordinator: Terry Honodel Memory Loss Program Trips & Outings Coordinator: Erika Merz PNA Village Director: Note that all trips are made taking public transportation and require traveling Riana Nolet on pedestrian-friendly city streets. Every effort is made to make the trips acces- See pages 20-22 sible, but participants need to be able to walk or wheel in an urban environment, PNA Village Program typically up to a half mile per increment. If you have accessibility needs that will for classes or visit Coordinator: Rebecca Fogarty prevent you from doing so, contact us ahead of time. Trips need five participants phinneycenter.org/ minimum to happen, and are restricted to 10 participants maximum for reasons Community Dining Chef: of safety. Call to reserve your space ahead of time. Trip times can be subject to gsc/classes Marcolina Morales change based on bus schedules or other transportation changes.

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Trip Events & Activities Tuesday, Jan. 9, 10 am-3 pm. GSC. $9 admission (+ optional $5 for special Henson exhibit), bring bus fare and money for lunch. Formerly the EMP, MoPOP has expanded to include all aspects of contempo- First Friday Film Series rary pop culture. Let’s spend the day exploring current exhibits celebrating Star 1st Fridays, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2. 1 pm. GSC. Free. Trek, David Bowie, the iconic worlds of fantasy and science fiction, horror films, Great movies curated by Ruth McCormick, long-time film buff. a special optional exhibit on Jim Henson, and lots more! Lunch at the Seattle December: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Center Armory before heading back to the GSC. RSVP: 206.297.0875. A biographical comedy/drama, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, about a New York heiress who becomes an opera singer known for her painful lack of Greenwood Behind the Scenes singing skill. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:30 am–2 pm. GSC. January: De-Lovely (2004) Free, bring money for lunch and dessert. De-Lovely is an original musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter, Let’s pull back the curtain on our very own ‘hood. We’ll start with a back- played out as if it was one of his spectacular stage shows, featuring the impor- stage tour of Taproot Theater, followed by lunch at Stage Door café. Then we’ll tant people in his life, and set to his unforgettable songs. cross the street to use the teleporter in the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co., February: Unfinished Song (2012) where we’ll get a chance to explore the hidden area that represents their real Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for identity as a writing school, the Bureau of Fearless Ideas. Then we’ll take a short performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong. bus ride up the street for a tour of Fire Station 21. We’ll finish with gelato at the Nutty Squirrel before catching a ride back to the Center. Whew! Greenwood is happening! RSVP: 206.297.0875. Costume Jewelry Sale Thursday, Dec. 7, 1-7 pm. No early entry. GSC. Free. Sound Steps The Talk Time English practice group has been collecting costume jewelry since early October, and there sure is a lot of it! Find fascinating pieces from vintage to modern, and score some great new bling at very reasonable prices. Holiday Lights Walk and Potluck All proceeds benefit the Greenwood Senior Center. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5-8 pm. GSC. $2 suggested donation. Please bring a dish to share. Registration required. Meet at the Greenwood Senior Center at 5 pm and bring a dish to share. Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) After dinner, enjoy a walk around the Olympic Manor neighborhood to see the Presentation brilliant light displays. Transportation to Olympic Manor and hot beverages Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free. provided; suggested $2 donation. Register ASAP (space is limited) by emailing A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the amount that IRA owners and [email protected], or by calling 206.684.4664. qualified plan participants must begin distributing from their retirement ac- counts by April 1, following the year they reach age 70.5. RMD amounts must Senior Zoo Walkers then be distributed each subsequent year based on the current RMD distribu- Tuesdays & Thursdays, Ongoing, 9:15-10:45 am. Woodland Park Zoo, tion calculation amounts. Kylle Bernethy, a financial services professional with South Gate (50th & Fremont). $15/12 weeks. Foresters Equity Services, Inc., will give a brief explanation of this requirement Woodland Park Zoo, Group Health, and Seattle Parks invite you to join Senior and answer your questions. RSVP: 206.297.0875. Zoo Walkers, promoting fitness and socializing in a beautiful setting. Fitness Leader warm-up at 9:15 am. Mail check payable to “Woodland Park Zoo Soci- Holiday Closures ety” with name, address, and phone number to: WP Zoo, Ed. Dept./Classes, The GSC will be closed Dec 25-Jan 1, Jan 15 and Feb 19. 601 N 59th St, Seattle 98103. Page 14 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 Events & Activities

Coping with Noise: Hearing Speech & End of Life Washington Presentation Thursday, Jan. 18, 10:30 am-12 pm. GSC. Free. Deaf Center Presentation Washington State, along with Oregon, leads our nation in end-of-life choices Thursday, Dec. 14. 1-2 pm. GSC. Free. for the terminally ill. In 2008, the “Death with Dignity Act” passed with nearly Are noisy settings like family gatherings and restaurants a challenge when 60% of the popular vote. Since then, End of Life Washington has stewarded the it comes to hearing the individuals you’re interacting with? Do you sometimes law, providing a well-trained bank of Volunteer Client Advisers to counsel Wash- feel left out due to your inability to understand what people are saying? Join ington residents interested in exploring their end-of-life options. In addition, specialist Steve Hillson from the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center (HSDC) as he End of Life Washington promotes its robust Advance Directive for Health Care discusses ways to navigate this common problem for those with hearing loss. through seminars and one-on-one consultations. This presentation will high- RSVP: 206.297.0875. light the many services provided by End of Life Washington, and will provide a thorough examination of all end-of-life options, with particular emphasis on our Holiday Party & Daytime Jingle Bell state’s Death with Dignity Law. RSVP: 206.297.0875. Bingo Karaoke Friday, Dec. 15. 1-3 pm. GSC. $5. New Year Sing-Along Join us for this very special daytime Bingo Karaoke. We’ll have Bingo games, Thursday, Jan. 18, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free. Christmas songs, eggnog, cookies, and lots of fun! Must RSVP: 206.297.0875. Start the year off singing songs of winter and renewal, in community with others. Register: 206.297.0875. ESML Programs Benefit Concert Saturday, Dec. 16, 2-4 pm. GSC. $10 suggested donation. The Rise and Destruction of the The OK Chorale and the GSC’s own All Present Song Circle (an ESML-friendly Minoan Empire community choir) will be singing a collection of holiday and winter favorites, Friday, Jan. 19 & 26, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free. guaranteed to put you in a festive mood! All proceeds will benefit our early For centuries, a Bronze Age sea empire dominated the Mediterranean. With stage memory loss programs. Feel free to bring cookies to share with others, a written language brought from Asia to the Aegean islands, the people we now and bring your appetite! call Minoans supplied dynasties across the sea, while receiving human tribute from neighbor societies. They navigated beyond their known world to sell wine, Classic movies with Scarecrow Video: mine tin, and measure the celestial. They built cities with hot water plumbing, paved streets, and magnifying glasses. This culture was abruptly destroyed by The Shop Around the Corner an earth-shattering event 3643 years ago that plunged much of humanity back Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2:30 pm. GSC. Free. into violent ignorance and stimulated many of our foundational memories of Scarecrow Video, a local nonprofit film organization dedicated to champion- cataclysm, human migrations, subterranean horrors, and egalitarian paradises. ing the role of film arts in community, cultural, and civic life, presents a clas- In this two-part series, Jeff Jordan will knit together recent and ancient writ- sic movie every quarter at the GSC! Screening this month: The Shop Around ings, Minoan art, and modern discoveries in archaeology, genetics, linguistics, the Corner (1940). Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, vulcanology, geography, and climatology to form an interdisciplinary snapshot of without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's what we now know of this pre-Greek civilization. RSVP: 206.297.0875. anonymous pen pal. Starring Margaret Sullavan and Jimmy Stewart.

Christmas Meal at the GSC Jazz Concert with the Jane Addams Monday, Dec. 25, doors open at 12 pm. Meal is served at 1 pm. GSC. Middle School Jazz Band Free, donations gladly accepted. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2-3 pm. GSC. Free. Share in the joy of Christmas Day with friends, family, and community at the Join the award-winning, 23-piece Jane Addams Middle School Jazz band for a PNA’s annual Christmas meal. Doors open at noon with a light reception. The wonderful afternoon of music. RSVP: 206.297.0875. meal is served at 1 pm and includes turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. Must RSVP at 206.297.0875 by Friday, Dec. 15. AARP Tax Help at GSC Thursdays, Feb 1– Apr 12, 9 am-4 pm. GSC. Free. Healing Drum Circle Once you have compiled all the necessary paperwork to complete your Mondays, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 26. 11 am-12 pm. GSC. return, call 206.297.0875 to schedule an appointment with the AARP volunteer $18/PNA Members, $30/Public. tax preparers. While this service is free (such a bargain!), donations to the GSC Be part of a healing drum circle for relaxation, energy, and a sense of well- are appreciated. being. Led by Judy Hilzer, an elder of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a nurse and a certified Shaman. Only one ongoing beat, so no musical experience Discovering Seattle Parks: necessary. Hand held drums and/or rattles provided. Drumming is a cross-cultur- al phenomenon dating back 30,000 years and an excellent way to access alpha Author Talk and Slideshow brain waves. 10 students maximum. Registration required: 206.297.0875. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 11 am-12 pm. GSC. Free. Learn about the history and key features of Seattle's amazing parks in this fun presentation! Author Linnea Westerlind has visited each of Seattle's 426 city Hamilton Listening and Discussion Series parks, an effort that she documented on her blog, YearofSeattleParks.com. Now Thursdays, Jan 11 (PBS Special) 12:30-2 pm, Jan 25-Feb 15, 1-2 pm. she has written the first guidebook to the city's parks in 40 years. In Discover- GSC. Free. ing Seattle Parks: A Local's Guide, published by Mountaineers Books, you'll The Broadway musical that has become a cultural juggernaut is coming to find parks for every interest, from pocket parks known only to locals to popular Seattle. If you didn’t manage to score any of the immediately sold-out tickets, destinations. More info: yearofseattleparks.com. RSVP: 206.297.0875. this soundtrack listening and discussion series might be the next best thing. We’ll start with the Great Performances PBS special as an introduction, and then Around the World Luncheon Series divide each act into two weekly sessions (for a total of four) with plenty of time for discussion about the themes of democracy, immigration, tenacity, hubris, Goes to Hawaii love and pride. Printed lyrics provided. RSVP: 206.297.0875. Friday, Feb. 9, noon. GSC. $5. Let’s get together and dream of tropical breezes while the cold rain falls outside. Delicious food and ukulele music will complete the illusion. RSVP at 206.297.0875. Clothes Swap Friday, Jan. 12, 1-3 pm. GSC. Free, but bring gently used clothing or accessories of good quality to participate. Coloring for Relaxation Clothes swaps are an environmentally and budget friendly way to clear out Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-3 pm. GSC. Free. your closets of outfits you don’t wear, while spending nothing for new clothes! Studies have shown that creative work can be deeply meditative and beneficial Plus, it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon! Bring between 3-10 pieces of cloth- to one’s sense of well-being. We’ll have lots of beautiful pages, pens, pencils, soft ing or accessories in good condition by 12 pm for sorting before the event. We’ll music and chamomile tea. Come see if this technique is effective for you, or just have treats, but feel free to bring more to share. RSVP: 206.297.0875. come to spend a quiet afternoon with others. Register: 206.297.0875.

Physical Therapy for Seniors Age Friendly Seattle Presentation Wednesday, Jan. 17,1-2:30 pm. GSC. Free. Wednesday, Feb, 21, 1 pm. GSC. Free. Would you believe in a nondrug treatment that works for arthritis, cancer The City of Seattle has committed to making our communities a great place pain, Parkinson's, and incontinence, and improves your strength and endur- to grow up and grow old. To aid in this goal, the City is in the process of creating ance? There is one: physical therapy. An active discussion with Physical Thera- an Age-Friendly Seattle Action Plan. Join the Greenwood Senior Center and Age- pist Kelly Vanhove, and Physician Dr. Matsen Ko, to explore if physical therapy is Friendly Seattle Project Manager Irene Stewart for a discussion of how we can right for you. Questions welcome. RSVP: 206.297.0875. make our city a welcoming and supportive place for seniors.

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 15 Writing Groups Bingo/Karaoke Greenwood Poets Nights Fridays: Dec 8, Jan 26, Feb Mondays, 2:30-4:30 pm. Free. 23, 7-10 pm. GSC. Greenwood Poets is an enthusiastic group of writers whose main interest is $15 PNA Members/ in critiquing each other’s poetry. We try to keep membership at no more than $22 Public. a dozen in order to give each person time at our weekly meetings. We are no An exciting evening of bingo, longer a beginner group; members range from intermediate to very experienced, karaoke, and good times for folks published poets. If you are at least 55 and can commit to weekly attendance, we age 21+. Reserve your spot at invite you to come observe a session. When our numbers drop below 12, and phinneycenter.org/bingo. are open to new members, we'll request a sample of your poetry so we can see if our group would meet your needs. Contact [email protected] or call 206.297.0875, for more info.

Meal Programs Ongoing Groups GSC Daily Lunch Program For appointments or registration, call the GSC at 206.297.0875. Monday-Friday, Noon. $5 suggested donation for diners 60 and over, and All groups held at GSC unless otherwise noted. $10 fixed cost for 59 and younger. Enjoy delicious scratch meals five days a week, as part of a thriving county- wide community of diners. Enjoy tasty and nutritious fare at an amazingly low Book & Discussion Groups cost for people 60 and over! Monthly menus available at the GSC front desk.

Current Events Discussion Group Aurora Commons Meal The GSC partners with nearby Aurora Commons to help provide a monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month, 1-2 pm. Free. free meal program. To volunteer, call Cecily Kaplan at 206.297.0875. A lively, and sometimes challenging, informal group that discusses current events, politics, nutrition, health care and more. Tiny House Sack Lunch Project Help us help others. Licton Springs Tiny House sanctioned encampment is German Language Conversation Group the city’s newest community to get people out of homelessness. Join a group of Fridays, 10:30 am-12 pm. Free. volunteers who will be making sack lunches twice a month for our neighbors. If Hallo! Haben Sie Lust Deutsch zu sprechen? Join us every Friday morning. you are interested in being part of this team, email or call Cecily at 206.297.0875 Everyone, any age, any level of ability to speak German is welcome. or [email protected]. Book Discussion Group 1st Tuesday each month, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6. 12:30-2:30 pm. Free. Expect in-depth discussions about interesting and challenging literature. We do Services for Seniors not have copies to lend, but only choose readily available books, currently in paper- back. Please have read book if attending. Call 206.297.0875 for upcoming titles. For appointments or registration, call the GSC at 206.297.0875. All services at GSC unless otherwise noted.. Conversation and the News of the Day Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Couth Buzzard Books, 8310 Greenwood Ave. N. Free. Money for beverage or snack, if desired. Minor Computer Repair Read all about it! Talk all about it! Join us in congenial conversation about By appointment only. Free. current news events. No need to come prepared with anything, just a desire for A volunteer will troubleshoot your computer problems, and will fix what is- wonderful conversation! sues she or he can. Call for availability.

Women’s Friendship Group Financial Services 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 1-2:30 pm, Free. 2nd Wednesday of each month, beginning at 1:30pm. In this group we will explore our aging in an open and personal way. This Free 30 minute consultation. ongoing discussion group is for women only. Kylle Bernethy, a financial services professional with Foresters Equity Services, Inc. is available for 30-minute one-on-one appointments. Get assistance with Understanding Happiness your financial questions or concerns. Registered Representative of and offering Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. Free. HomeStreet Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave. N securities through Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. As we grow older in this culture, we feel a sense of diminishment. In other cultures elders have a place of dignity and respect. What do they do? Research is clear on what brings happiness. Let’s focus on how to find happiness as we grow Foot Care 2nd & 4th Friday & 3rd Monday of each month, 9 am-3 pm. older. Led by Cecile Andrews, author of Slow is Beautifuland Circle of Simplicity. $30/members, $34/public. Questions? Contact Cecile at [email protected]. Nurse Tina Williams helps you take care of your feet. Games & Crafts Haircuts 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 1-4 pm. $10. Pinochle Mondays, 8:30 am-3 pm. $1. Pinochle players wanted! Join us and enjoy one of America’s favorite strategy Legal Assistance card games. All levels welcome! 3rd Thursday of each month, 1-2:30 pm. Free. Sign up for a 30-minute appointment with attorney Clifton Johnson to discuss Scrabble your legal concerns. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 am-3 pm. Free. If you love Scrabble, join us! This is a fun, informal group who will happily Senior Rights Assistance welcome Scrabble players of all ages. Expect to play by standard Scrabble rules, Times vary, by appointment only. Free, donations welcome. as described on the box. Have questions regarding estate planning, decision making or health care? Jerry Keating offers 50-minute appointments. Call in advance. American Mah Jongg Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm. Free. Beginners welcome. For further information, email [email protected]. Changing the Way the World Ages 24/7 Home Care Experienced with Senior Stitchers Specialists Advanced Care Needs 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1-3 pm. Free. Informal stitching group to work on your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and Top Caregivers Brain Health Experts other stitching projects. Bring your own supplies and projects. For a free consultation, contact your Open Studio Seattle office Thursdays, 10:30 am-12 pm. Free. 206-708-1247 I HomeCareAssistance.com A group for artists of all visual mediums to work in community. Make time for yourself while still being social. Let’s inspire each other! “Because Living at Home is the Best Way to Live”

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All programs are held at the GSC, 525 N 85th St, unless otherwise noted. For details, call the GSC at 206.297.0875. Carin’s Corner ESML book discussion group Last Wednesdays, Jan 31, Feb 28, 10:30 am-12 pm. Join us for this special monthly group designed for individuals with early stage memory loss. Each session, the group will read and discuss a variety GSC Social Services of pieces; short stories, essays, and poems. No need to read anything ahead Carin Mack, MSW, of time. Come enjoy the written word and the views of others. Register at provides individual 206.297.0875. counseling at GSC on Tuesday, Wednesday, Yoga for Mood, Mind, and Memory and Thursday. Fridays, Dec 1– Mar 2 (no class Dec 22 or Dec 29). 11 am-12 pm. To make an appointment, Series: $40 PNA Members/$60 Non-Members. Care partners attend free. email Carin directly at Join instructor Carrie Smith, MSW, for an hour of yoga and meditation spe- [email protected] cifically tailored for the needs of those with memory loss. Recent studies have or call 206.230.0166. shown that the practice of yoga, in concert with meditation, can be connected to improvement in brain activity, mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Chair or floor Carin also facilitates the options available. Wear comfortable clothing. Register at 206.297.0875. following free support groups. Donations to the The Alzheimer’s Café at Stage Door GSC for Carin’s services Carin Mack, Stage Door Café, 208 N 85th St. (Next to Taproot Theatre) are appreciated. Social Worker 2nd Mondays, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 & Mar 12, 3:30-5 pm. Free + your café order. This Café provides an opportunity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or Adult Daughters Caring for their Mothers other dementias and their care partners to get out and socialize in a safe environ- Address mother-daughter relationship issues which are unique ment. Parking is available in the Taproot Theatre lot. Call Carin to learn more. to this caregiving role. This group is open to all women who are involved in providing support for their mothers in their homes, in Valentine’s Day Alzheimer’s Café Dinner facilities or long distance. Facilitated by Carin Mack, MSW, and Jane at Tutta Bella in Wallingford B.G. Tornatore, Ph. D. Meets at the GSC the 1st Wednesday of each Thursday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7 pm. Tutta Bella, 4411 Stone Way N. month. Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7. 4-5:30 pm. No cost beyond food ordered. A special evening Café event for people with Alzheimer’s and their care part- Alzheimer’s Caregivers ners. Come expecting a festive Valentine’s Day dinner in a safe, supported environ- Support and resources for family caregivers of those living ment. Call Carin to learn more. with dementia. Please note that this program has moved from its previous location, to our building. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month. Dec 13*, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21. 1:30-3 pm. All Present: A song circle *Note date change. Thursdays, Jan 25-Mar 15. 10:30 am-12 pm. $40 PNA members/ $60 Public A chorus for people with memory loss, and community members who love to Parkinson’s Spouses sing. Song sheets will be provided. Register at 206.297.0875. Provides education, resources, and coping skills to family members and caregivers of those living with Parkinson’s disease. The Gathering Place Meets at GSC the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dec 12*, Jan 16, Feb Tuesdays or Thursdays, 1-4 pm. $35/session – some scholarships available. 20, Mar 20. 1-2:30 pm. *Note date change. The Gathering Place is an early stage memory loss program for people living with Alzheimer’s, Mild Cognitive Impairment or other kinds of diagnosed memo- Early Stage Memory Loss ry disorders that impact their daily living. This program fosters a strong sense of For those diagnosed with mild memory loss issues. Support community while providing cognitive stimulation, exercise, cultural enrichment, group meets 1st Tuesday of each month to discuss coping, and discussion. communication and other areas of concern. Screening with Carin The Gathering Place runs on a quarter system but new members can be required before participation. Call 206.230.0166 for details. First added throughout the year. There is no drop-in availability. Pre-screening is Tuesday of the month. Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6. 10:30 am-noon. required. Call Carin Mack, MSW with any questions or to make an appointment. ESML Caregiver Support Group: Spouses Monthly group for any spouse who is a caregiver of someone with early stage memory loss. Meets at GSC on the 3rd Tuesday Special Partnerships of each month. New participants must contact Carin for schedule details. Dec 14*, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20. 10:30 am-noon. *Note date change. Hoarding Support Group 3rd Tuesdays, Ongoing, 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm. $10 suggested donation. Mid-Stage Memory Loss Caregiver Support Support for loved ones affected by hoarders provided from 6-7 pm, followed by a support group for those who are struggling to overcome their own hoarding Group: Spouses Monthly group for any spouse who is a caregiver of someone behaviors from 7-8 pm. All are welcome to attend regardless of payment. RSVP is with mid-stage memory loss. Meets at GSC on the 4th Tuesday suggested but not required by phone at 253-642-6108. thehoardingproject.org. of each month. New participants must contact Carin for schedule details. Dec 14*, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27. 10:30 am-noon. *Note date change.

Living Alone After the age of 65, many older adults are living alone. New challenges and issues can arise that we may be uncertain how to handle. Come to share experiences and thoughts. Dec 6, Feb 7 & 21, Jan 3 & 17, Feb 7 & 21, Mar 7 & 21. 11 am-noon.

Senior Parents of Adult Children with Mental Illness Explores resources, education and coping skills related to mental illness, alcohol and addiction problems. Meets at Crown Hill United Methodist Church, 8500 14th Ave NW. Dec 12, Jan 9 (special session: Q&A with Dr. H. Combs, Medical Director Harborview Inpatient Psych), Feb 13, Mar 13. 10 am-noon.

The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 17 Play with kids. Assist kids with a Put Up Posters at local businesses simple, fun activity at the weekly and community buildings (like the Farmers Market (so our Membership libraries) in Greenwood-Phinney to Manager can talk to their parents). help promote our upcoming events Fridays, June through September, and classes. A great opportunity for Volunteer 3:30 to 7:30 pm. students and young children with Create a Dementia-Friendly their parents. Flexible schedule. RECURRING EVENTS Community Join the PNA’s trail- Staff PNA Membership Table blazing efforts to create a dementia- Talk about the benefits of PNA Bingo Karaoke Support, GSC, on friendly community. Our volunteer Membership and sell shirts at the 12/8, 1/26/18, 2/23, 3/30 Team Members help develop, Pancake Breakfast, Wine Taste and Luncheon Help, GSC, 11a – 2p on staff, and support programming other events during fair season. 11/10, 2/9/18 designed to support participants with Photographer Have an eye for Mailing Parties, PC, 1 to 3 pm on Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML). photographic moments and a camera to 12/19, 1/23/18, 2/20, 3/26 Activities include a support group, capture our events? Must also be able the Gathering Place (a weekly class deliver high res pics in a timely fashion. designed to build on strengths, and engage the mind and body), and a OFFICE & ADMIN chorus. Activities generally happen ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES GSC Weekly Receptionist Greet between 10 am and 5 pm during BAKE & PREPARE MEALS and interact with seniors of all ages the work week, and Team Members & backgrounds; 4 hours weekly, Food Donation Pick Up Support are expected to attend some of 6-month commitment is requested. Dressing up in silly costumes is often local food security and stainability by them. Ideal candidates have some part of volunteering at Bingo Karaoke. picking up food donations from local experience working with seniors or an Weekly Office Support Volunteers organizations for the PNA Hot Meal interest in working with people with assist with data entry and Program. Volunteers will be trained ESML. Background check required, administrative tasks. Strong Help Wanted at the PNA in safe food handling, and should yearlong commitment requested. communication skills required, have their own vehicle. Weekly, experience with databases a plus. . Excited about every other week, and substitute Share your talents [email protected]. We love our volunteers! outdoor photography, making sushi, positions available. To sign up or learn more: playing the ukulele, or American Sign Data Entry Your flying – and accurate • visit phinneycenter.org/volunteer, GSC Weekly Lunch Helper Food Language? We are seeking volunteer – fingers are needed to help us get • email [email protected] service volunteers are needed to instructors; class(es) occur during the gobs of info into the cloud. The • call 206.783.2244 (unless prepare, serve, and clean up with the business day. ideal volunteer is detail-oriented, otherwise specified). GSC’s daily lunch program. Weekly, comfortable with navigating multiple Trained Volunteer 10 am to 1 pm. Health Advocate tabs in browsers and in Microsoft Thank you for your interest! Health Advocates support Village Outlook (our email program), and Help at the Hot Meal Program members in navigating the health has some experience with Salesforce. UPCOMING EVENT Prepare and serve food on Mondays, care system and managing their care. Variable needs from 2 hrs/mo to VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 1 to 4 pm, or 4 to 7 pm, at the GSC, Background check required, minimum and Tuesdays, 1 to 4 pm, or 4 to 7 3 hrs/wk. 6-month commitment Winter Festival and Crafts Fair, 6-month commitment preferred. pm, at St. John Lutheran Church in requested. Dec 2-3! [email protected]. Phinney. WordPress Help enter data and Hundreds of volunteers needed to Visit with Senior Companion Support content into Wordpress. Experience make this community event fun Feed Unhoused Women Make and members and guests in attendance with Wordpress a plus, but not for everyone! Volunteers get free deliver snacks to a neighborhood at the senior center, or in PNA required. admission. women’s shelter. Great project for the Village members’ homes. village@ family! Every Sunday evening, Sept Mailing Parties Help put together Costume Jewelry Sale, Dec 7 phinneycenter.org. through May. Available shifts online. our monthly newsletter with a fun & Help set out the sparkly & blingy Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML) social group. One Tuesday/mo from 1 items, staff the sale & help clean up. Treat Makers needed to provide Song Circle Support Substitutes to 3 pm. Wanna step it up? Become delicious, homemade, baked goods needed to support weekly song PhinneyWood Phestivus, Dec 8 a Mail Party Leader, by picking up the for GSC memory loss classes, events, circles: set up, assist participants and Trolley ambassadors needed to greet mailing materials and overseeing the and bake sales. clean up. Thursdays 10:15 am to riders & hand out info sheets. mail project. Host a PB&J Drive Host a drive to 12:15 pm at the GSC. Giving Tree Elves, Dec 12 collect new jars of peanut butter TECHNOLOGY Sort all the gifts we’ve collected MAINTENANCE & HANDIWORK and jelly (and/or cheese or new One-on-One Tech Mentors Use during our annual Giving Tree so we warm men’s socks!) for our Hot Meal Tool Librarian Help sort and fix our your mad skillz to teach seniors can get the gifts to the right kids & Program. growing collection of community and others how to use their smart families! tools, and give advice on DIY projects Foodies Needed: Know how to make phones, tablets and laptops. Flexible Christmas Dinner, Dec 22 and 25 with the Tool Library. sushi, potstickers/gyoza or tamales? schedule, 6-month commitment Your help needed to prep our annual Share your talents with our seniors. Fix Broken Gadgets Help community requested. Great for high school Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 22 Class(es) occur during the business day. members repair (or attempt to repair) students looking for an ongoing and to help prep, set up, serve and their broken possessions. position. clean up on Dec. 25. BOARD & COMMITTEES Handy with a Hammer? Perform Photoshopper Crop and resize photos Monkey Wrangle, Jan 5 Auction Committee: monthly- basic home repairs and maintenance to certain pixel dimensions using Help collect the holiday monkeys ish meetings to procure items, for seniors living in their homes. Photoshop Elements. from local businesses and get them spread the word, and plan & make [email protected]. Sound System Support Volunteers back where they live. decorations. Cleaning Machine Individuals and with experience using a Mixing Board Pancake Breakfast & Annual PNA Village Committees: Bring groups interested in helping to clean preferred to help set up, staff our Meeting, Jan 27 your enthusiasm for the Village, and and organize our spaces are desired. sound equipment during events. Helpers needed for 2-3 hour shifts expertise to the Business Vetting, Social, Especially with daytime availability from 7 am to noon, for set up, Volunteer, Membership/Marketing, (and advance notice, if a group). Help in the Community flipping pancakes & clean up. or Financial/Fundraising committees. [email protected]. MARKETING & OUTREACH Book Exchange, Feb 17 Therapeutic horseback riding for Set up, event support & clean up, Flyer Layout. Use Microsoft Publisher GARDEN & LANDSCAPE people with disabilities with Little between 9 am and 3 pm. Shifts to help promote classes & events. 1-2 Bit. Training provided, flexible shifts. online. Groundswork Gurus Help pretty up hours/wk. OK to do at home. littlebit.org/volunteer.html and maintain the handful of small Wine Taste, Feb 24 gardens at the GSC and Phinney “Welcome Wagon” volunteers. Help save Lives at Bloodworks NW. Helpers needed for 2-3 hour shifts Deliver Welcome Neighbor Packets Center campus, including the Heart Volunteer at blood drives throughout from 3 to 11 pm, including set-up, to the porch/front step of our of Phinney Park. Also, a great the greater Seattle area. Volunteers@ cleanup, food service, wine sales and new neighbors. Flexible. A great opportunity for groups. Bloodworksnw.org. more. opportunity for students, and young KIDS & SENIORS children with their parents. Become a Reading Partner today! Auction Decorations Needed: Change a child’s life with just 1 hr/wk Enchanted Forest-themed toadstools, Provide local rides for seniors. Your Writers Wanted We need writers by providing 1:1 literacy support to fairies, unicorns, castle, coats of own vehicle and insurance required. with journalism experience to struggling readers. readingpartners.org arms & other magical creatures. Especially in need of drivers available help write and edit articles for our Family-friendly, homemade ok. Send during the workday and/or ok with newsletters and The Review, and Want to get outside, give back and have WTA hosts monthly trail work pictures & dimensions by Mar. 31 to dogs in your vehicle. writers with a more colloquial style FUN? parties for youth 10+ and their families. [email protected]. [email protected]. for our blogs. wta.org/get-involved/volunteer Page 18 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 The Vera Project is a volunteer run, Do you have a passion for fighting member-led music venue and art homelessness or love to gift wrap? space. If you want to learn more, visit Volunteer with University Family YMCA! Kudos to the community! us at theveraproject.org! Hillary at [email protected]. Hunger Goblin' trick-or-treaters feed many Ballard NW Senior Center is looking The Youth Tutoring Program needs for help with holiday events, and daily 1:1 tutors for immigrant and refugee by Jake Weber, activities. ballardseniorcenter.org/ students grades 1-12. volunteerytp@ FamilyWorks executive director get-involved/volunteer/ ccsww.org or www.ccsww.org/ytp. All of us at FamilyWorks and The Salvation Army want to thank the is seeking Help the forests in our city thrive! The Center for Wooden Boats Phinney/Greenwood community for Join EarthCorps’ weekly volunteer people who enjoy customer service welcoming us to Hunger Goblin' in such events. Planting season is October- to work as Front Desk Volunteers on a warm and generous way. February! earthcorps.org/volunteer weekday afternoons. cwb.org You made our first Hunger Goblin' Support artisans around the world Volunteer Drivers keep seniors event a roaring success. We collected by volunteering with fair trade healthy & connected with community. 887 pounds of food and $831, which retailer Ten Thousand Villages Seattle! Grocery shopping & medical appts. means that we’ve got plenty of food [email protected] Mileage reimbursed. [email protected], and nourishment to go around at the 206.328.5787. Greenwood Food Resource Center. Outdoors for All is seeking ski, Come and visit us some Wednesday, snowboard, and cross-country Seattle ReCreative is seeking people 11 am-2 pm, at The Salvation Army at enthusiasts to volunteer with who are passionate about creative 9501 Greenwood Ave N. and see how people with disabilities this winter! reuse to help in our retail store you are strengthening the community. outdoorsforall.org seattlerecreative.org/volunteer/ We hope to see you next year! Work with youth at Loyal Heights FamilyWorks Family Resource Center (Well, actually, we will see you on Community Center special events. Great and Food Bank is seeking Saturday FamilyWorks Executive Director Dec. 2 and 3 at the PNA Winter for service learning hours. (206)684- morning volunteers for food drives. Jake Weber finds another giraffe Festival first!) THANK YOU from all of our families. familyworksseattle.org 4052 or [email protected]. [email protected] at Hunger Goblin'. Teen Volunteers Needed at Pacific Seattle Audubonseeks volunteers Science Center. Explore science, for citizen science and environmental work with kids, and gain leadership education. seattleaudubon.org/sas/ Power of Community Breakfast raises experience. Apply by 2/25 at pacsci. GetInvolved/Volunteer.aspx record funding for senior programs org/volunteers. On October 5th, the largest room at the PNA's Greenwood Senior Center was packed with over 160 people, listening to inspiring (and encouraging!) words from Keri Pollock of Aging Wisdom, Kristen LeMieux caregiver of her Aunt Violet, Volunteer Spotlight and UW's Dr. Barak Gaster. The breakfast was a success, raising $52,032 for the Greenwood Senior Center and PNA Village before, during, and even after the event! Our fabulous sponsors also helped make it happen! Lending tools, giving confidence PLATINUM GOLD by Laura Silverstein There are some volunteer jobs that take specialized skills, and helping out in the PNA Tool Library is one of them. Jim Kessenich is an invaluable resource for our community. He is knowledgeable about all things tool, and always knows the right tool for SILVER the right job, even for more unusual Verity Credit Union ones. (That’s an essential skill in a events for all ages in the Seattle area, CarePartners Senior Living tool library!) and is a great storyteller. He helps borrowers simplify their He is dedicated to the PNA, and BRONZE projects, giving them insight and knowl- shows an inspiring love for the com- Aging Wisdom edge of how to do things right. He munity. In the year since he started Foss Home and Village makes people believe they can do it! volunteering, Jim has taken on extra Norse Home Off duty, Jim loves to spend time shifts at the Tool Library to help keep Starbucks with his grandchildren, taking the big it running smoothly. Swedish Ballard ones out for adventures, while the His kindness and patience and vast littlest one sleeps at home. He likes knowledge make him a crucial team to share his vast knowledge of fun member. Thank you, Jim! Celebrating our departed loved ones Nearly 800 people came out for PNA's annual Día de los Muertos Festival cel- ebration on November 4— the largest number ever! Gracías to those who made the event possible and free for the community by donating their resources or time: Sponsors 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Phinney Estate Law, Hecho, A-1 Piano, and Ballard Market; Raúl Sánchez for building the alter; and the more than 50 volunteers who helped prepare for and execute the event!

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The Review • Winter 2017-18 • Page 19 Winter 2018 Class Schedule Class Information & Registration Infant/Child CPR Coding With Kids Ken Norris, Retired Firefighter Ages 7-15, Multiple Levels Class fees vary and are listed in each class description. Pre-registration is required Fri, Jan 19, Feb 2, Tue, 5-6:15pm, 6:25-7:40pm for all PNA-sponsored classes unless noted otherwise. Classes will be canceled for or Mar 16, 7-8:30pm PC Brick Building, Room 36 low enrollment, so register early to make sure the class runs. PC Blue Building, Room 6 $259/each 8 weeks; enroll any time PNA Class Cancellations & Refunds: We refund tuition if we cancel a class, or if $15 PNA member, $25 Public Register: CodingwithKids.com you cancel your registration at least seven days before class. phinneycenter.org/ Register: phinneycenter.org/classes Five different computer programming refund-policy/ or call 206.783.2244 classes. Ages 5-16. From foundations Greenwood Senior Center (GSC) classes are held at 525 N 85th St. Seattle, WA 98103. Would you be able to help a choking taught in Scratch to higher levels taught Phinney Center (PC) classes are held at 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98103. infant or child? This class focuses on in typed languages, such as Python To register: Call the number in the class listing or visit the website listed. injury prevention and safety and is (ages 10+). Maximum eight students per instructor. Individualized learning Many classes are offered by individuals or organizations who rent space at the PC meantBe for newPrepared parents or as a brush up pace. Questions? Email info-seattle@ or GSC. Registration information for these classes can be found in the class listing. on the basics. Ken Norris is a 27-year codingwithkids.com. Schedule and While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of these listings, the PNA is not respon- veteran of the Seattle Fire Department registrations can be found at www. sible for errors in ads for classes that are not PNA-sponsored. and has taught CPR for 16 years. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a certification course. codingwithkids.com

Watercolor & Drawing Disaster Preparedness: Computer Support Arts & Crafts Susan Schneider The Basics For Seniors Wed, Ongoing, 10am-12pm Seattle Office of Emergency Various weekly hours, Ongoing GSC, $12 PNA Member, $15 Public Management GSC, $5 suggested donation Register: 206.297.0875 Tue, Jan 16, 7-8pm Register: 206.297.0875 Students may work in watercolor, acryl- PC Blue Building, Room 6 Calling all seniors! Are you having prob- ic, charcoal or colored pencil. Bring art Free, Register: 206.783.2244 lems using your computer or programs supplies. Newsprint and charcoal pro- phinneycemter.org/classes and not sure how to find the answers? vided. Two-hour drop-in class for all Learn the hazards that can impact Se- Sign up for an hour-long session and skill levels. Instructor Susan Schneider attle and how to be prepared to deal with receive personalized help. Volunteer is a professional artist and experienced them. Includes how to develop a disaster computer mentors will work with you teacher. Beginners welcome in this Card Making plan, build a disaster supply kit, and orga- to improve your skills. Bring your own friendly, relaxed class. nize with your neighbors to be prepared. laptop, or use one of our Windows lab Thu, Feb 1, 1-3pm Also provides an overview of other OEM computers. By appointment only. GSC, $7 PNA Member, $10 Public Watercolor Painting efforts including the SNAP program, Register: 206.297.0875 Glen Oberg Community Emergency Hubs, and the Demystifying Excel Handmade cards are fun to receive and Wed, Ongoing, 1-4pm even more fun to create! All materials City’s new alert and notification system. For Beginners GSC, $15 PNA Member, $18 Public Terry Honodel included in this hands-on workshop. Register: 206.297.0875 Tue, Feb 27, 10:30am-12pm Veteran card makers will help show you Self-Defense 101 Join a great group and learn to paint. GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public the ropes and provide assistance with For Women Some experience is necessary. Bring your Register: 206.297.0875 stamping, embossing, cutouts and a vari- Joanne Factor, Strategic Living LLC own supplies. Fee due for each class. Would you like to better organize your ety of other techniques. Whether experi- Tue, Jan 23-Feb 27, 6:30-8:30 pm data? Do you look at neatly arranged enced or not, you will leave with several PC Brick Building, Room 35 spreadsheets and think “that would be gift-ready cards. Registration required. $199/6 weeks Be Prepared Register: StrategicLiving.org useful, but it seems too hard?” It’s easi- er than you think! In this class designed [email protected] Jewelry Making Workshop for those new to Excel, but with some Tue, Dec 19, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 1-4pm, Recognize assailant ploys and manipula- AARP Smart Driver Course computer experience, you will be shown GSC, $5 instructor fee & $10 supply fee tions and how to thwart them. Practice Corine Olson, AARP how to create and manage a table, and Learn to make beautiful, unique jew- releases from common grabs and Ages 55 & up introduced to some basic formulas. elry from an experienced and patient Thu & Fri, Jan 18 & 19, Feb 15 & 16 decisive strikes to vital targets. Use your instructor. Bead a necklace, make an 9:30am-2:30pm voice and body language with impact. eyeglass chain, or design a bracelet to GSC, $15 AARP Member, $20 Public Identify the signs that will let you Preserving Family match your favorite sweater. Use gems, Register: 206.297.0875 defuse, de-escalate or evade before an Memory Assets glass beads, shells and metal materi- Come and join this informative class in assault ever happens. Barry Kenney, The Bear Services als. No experience necessary; drop-in “smart” driving. This course has been Wed, Feb 7, 1-2:30pm group. All supplies are provided. scientifically proven to reduce driving -er Computers & GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public rors, and is approved by insurance compa- Technology Register: 206.297.0875 Needle Felting For Beginners nies for a safe-driving discount upon com- This class is for people who want to digi- Ariel Burnett pletion. Bring your AARP card or member Apple Mentoring tize memories, photos and family docu- Fri, Dec 8, 1-3pm number with you on the first day. GSC, $5 PNA Member, $7.50 Public ments, but don’t know where to begin. GSC, $6 PNA Member, $8 Public Individual sessions by appointment Instructor Barry Kenney will explore Register: 206.297.0875 Register: 206.297.0875 how to handle different assets and how Needle felting is a fun and easy craft Got a Mac laptop, iPad or iPhone and to organize your digital files, and will re- that produces great results. Make soft want some help figuring out how to use view different options for scanning and dolls, small teddy bears, or other cuddly it? Get help with your specific questions media. Bring your questions and a photo figures at a low cost with a minimum of or learn about some of the features and for a hands-on demonstration. necessary skill. Great Christmas orna- applications. Schedule an hour-long ap- ments or stocking stuffers! Needles and pointment for one-on-one help. Partici- felting wool provided; bringing a thim- pants must bring Apple device and ap- Dance & Theatre ble from home is suggested. 10 students propriate power cord. maximum. CPR/ First Aid/ HIV Certification Argentine Tango Collage For Wellbeing: Ken Norris, Retired Firefighter Beginner Level Class Cultivating Your Inner Light Sat, Jan 20, Feb 3 or Mar 17: 9am-1pm Tony Fan & Ilana Rubin Ruthie Neilson PC Blue Building, Room 6 Cell Phone Mentoring Tue, Jan 9-Feb 27, 7-8:15pm Fri, Dec 8, 9am-12pm $35 PNA member, $45 Public GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public GSC, Greenwood Room GSC, Free Register: phinneycenter.org/classes By appointment $90/8 week session Register: 206.297.0875 or call 206.783.2244 Register: 206.297.0875 Register: [email protected] Access your own inherent wisdom and Can you provide first aid in emergencies, Would you like to understand your cell Learn to dance the authentic Argentine guidance. You will tap into your intui- locate and take care of injuries, help a phone better? Whether you just want Tango in a fun and easy way! Have two tive side, then create a mixed-media choking infant or child and stop cardiac to add a contact to your flip phone, left feet and have never danced before? collage that reveals your inner wisdom. arrest? Learn first aid, infant, child or want to figure out how to use your No problem! Come, have fun and make You will have the opportunity to journal and adult CPR, HIV and bloodborne smart phone efficiently, help is available. new friends. Partner not required to join about and share your creation with oth- pathogens, with a focus on injury Remember, it’s only useful if you use it! this class. Classes run in eight-week ses- ers. Collage is a powerful medium for prevention and safety. Meets L/I WISHA- Please come prepared with any pass- sions. For detailed information visit our self-expression that is accessible to all WAC safety standards. Certificates words, and bring your device charged website at www.seattletango.com or of us—no artistic experience needed! issued at end of class. Bring a sack lunch. and operational with cell service. phone: 206-781-9553. Page 20 • The Review • Winter 2017-18 Irish Step Dance Exercise Tai Chi & Mind-Body Self-Care Zumba Gold Winter 2018 American Dance Institute Gerry Joyce Karin Collins Ida Henricksen & Lilian Yetter Pre-Irish , 4-6 yrs, Mon, 5-5:45pm Mon, Wed, Fri, Ongoing, 10-11am Tue, Thu, Ongoing, 9-10am Mon, Wed, Fri, Ongoing, 8:45-9:45am Child Beg I, 7-9 yrs, Mon, 5:50-6:40pm GSC, $1 suggested donation GSC, $150-200, 10-20 classes GSC, $3 per class Adult/Teen Beginning, Tue 6-7pm Register: 206.297.0875 Register: 206.898.5048 Zumba Gold is a dance party that is PC Blue Buiding, Room 2, $18-$22 Health benefits for all in this popular Improve body awareness, cultivate designed to meet the needs of seniors Register: americandanceinstitute.com and low-key ongoing class. Gain strength efficient breathing, wake your senses and those new to working out. It has This fun, energetic class is one of the most and flexibility among friendly people. from head to hands to feet, achieve many health benefits, is easy to follow Class Schedule peace of mind, strengthen the body beautiful and inspirational dance styles. What a fun way to keep moving! All skill and is low impact. Come in comfort- We’ll get you started in this wonderful levels welcome. and move with ease! This class practices able clothes and shoes, bring water, and Class Information & Registration Infant/Child CPR Coding With Kids Irish tradition that mesmerized the world specific techniques from meditation, the be prepared to have fun. Drop-ins and Ken Norris, Retired Firefighter Ages 7-15, Multiple Levels through River Dance performances. Fee Mental Health First Aid MELT method and Tai Chi to boost your adults of all ages welcome. vitality and support a vibrant, active life. Class fees vary and are listed in each class description. Pre-registration is required Fri, Jan 19, Feb 2, Tue, 5-6:15pm, 6:25-7:40pm is per class. Additional classes at our Jan Collver All are welcome! www.karincollins.com for all PNA-sponsored classes unless noted otherwise. Classes will be canceled for or Mar 16, 7-8:30pm PC Brick Building, Room 36 80th and Greenwood studio. For more Tue, Mar 13 & 20, 5-9pm or Zumba Gold Toning low enrollment, so register early to make sure the class runs. PC Blue Building, Room 6 $259/each 8 weeks; enroll any time information call 206.783.0755. Mon, Mar 5, 9:30am-6pm Ida Henricksen Sustaining Vitality Qigong PNA Class Cancellations & Refunds: We refund tuition if we cancel a class, or if $15 PNA member, $25 Public Register: CodingwithKids.com PC Blue Building, Room 6 Wed, Fri, Ongoing, 8:15-8:45am Dennis Sharp Register: phinneycenter.org/classes Five different computer programming Line Dancing For All Levels $70 PNA Member, $80 Public you cancel your registration at least seven days before class. phinneycenter.org/ Tue, 7-9pm, Jan 9-Feb 27 GSC, $2 per class classes. Ages 5-16. From foundations MaryLee Lykes Register: phinneycenter.org/classes refund-policy/ or call 206.783.2244 PC Blue Building, Room 5 Tailored for active older adults, who want taught in Scratch to higher levels taught Tue, Ongoing, 1-2pm or call 206.783.2244 Greenwood Senior Center (GSC) classes are held at 525 N 85th St. Seattle, WA 98103. Would you be able to help a choking $200/10 week quarter $20 drop-in to focus on muscle conditioning and Tutorial – new students 12:40-1pm Help someone developing a mental Phinney Center (PC) classes are held at 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98103. infant or child? This class focuses on in typed languages, such as Python Register: 206.605.8907 light weight activity, Zumba Gold Toning GSC, $6 PNA Member, $8 Public health problem or experiencing a men- To register: Call the number in the class listing or visit the website listed. injury prevention and safety and is (ages 10+). Maximum eight students [email protected] blends low-intensity strength training meantBe for newPrepared parents or as a brush up per instructor. Individualized learning Register: 206.297.0875 tal health crisis. We’ll introduce a five- with a fun party atmosphere. Come for Many classes are offered by individuals or organizations who rent space at the PC In this easy, upbeat class, you’ll explore Learn methods of maintaining and on the basics. Ken Norris is a 27-year pace. Questions? Email info-seattle@ step strategy to assess risk, support a just Toning, or stay for the aerobic Zumba or GSC. Registration information for these classes can be found in the class listing. some Zumba, Western and Rock and nourishing health, and well-being. veteran of the Seattle Fire Department codingwithkids.com. Schedule and person in crisis, and identify additional Gold class immediately following. Dress While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of these listings, the PNA is not respon- Roll inspired line dancing moves. It’s Qigong is based on the principles of and has taught CPR for 16 years. PLEASE registrations can be found at www. resources and professional support. comfortably and bring water. Drop-ins sible for errors in ads for classes that are not PNA-sponsored. great for everyone who loves music. Ex- learning to conserve, and balance your NOTE: This is not a certification course. codingwithkids.com Course is for anyone 18 years or older natural energy (Qi) through meditation and adults of all ages welcome. ercise never felt like such fun! Benefits interested in learning more about men- include increased flexibility, brain en- and exercise. Qigong is suitable for tal illness and addiction. Registration in- Watercolor & Drawing Disaster Preparedness: Computer Support hancement, better balance and stronger people of most age groups and abilities. cludes $20 book. Arts & Crafts Susan Schneider The Basics For Seniors muscles. All levels are welcome. www.fmi-qigong.com Wed, Ongoing, 10am-12pm Seattle Office of Emergency Various weekly hours, Ongoing Food & Nutrition GSC, $12 PNA Member, $15 Public Management GSC, $5 suggested donation Nurturing Pathways® Seattle Martial Arts Taijiquan (Tao of Life) Register: 206.297.0875 Tue, Jan 16, 7-8pm Register: 206.297.0875 Creative Dance TaeKwon Do, HwaRang Do Dennis Sharp Caribbean Cooking Students may work in watercolor, acryl- PC Blue Building, Room 6 Calling all seniors! Are you having prob- Ages 3 mos-4 yrs Mon, Wed 6-7pm Thu, 7-9pm, Jan 11-Mar 15 Marcolina Morales ic, charcoal or colored pencil. Bring art Free, Register: 206.783.2244 lems using your computer or programs Tue-Sat, Jan 9- Mar 10 PC Brick Building, Room 32 PC Blue Building, Room 5 Thu, Feb 22-Mar 1, 1:30-3pm $200/10 week quarter, 20 drop-in supplies. Newsprint and charcoal pro- phinneycemter.org/classes and not sure how to find the answers? 1 hr class $75/month GSC, $8 PNA Member, $10 Public Register 206.605.8907 vided. Two-hour drop-in class for all Learn the hazards that can impact Se- Sign up for an hour-long session and PC Blue Building, Room 7 Register: at class Register: 206.297.0875 [email protected] skill levels. Instructor Susan Schneider attle and how to be prepared to deal with receive personalized help. Volunteer Two different styles of comprehensive Learn to cook authentic cuisine with the Register: nurturingpathways.com Taijiquan (Tai Chi) is an internal martial is a professional artist and experienced them. Includes how to develop a disaster computer mentors will work with you traditional Korean martial arts. Emphasis GSC’s very own Chef Lina. In this hands- Get the wiggles out dancing with art system for personal development, teacher. Beginners welcome in this to improve your skills. Bring your own on, two-part class you will learn about Card Making plan, build a disaster supply kit, and orga- scarves, playing with props, enjoying in- on fitness, fun, practical martial arts, and and self-defense. The gentle-flowing- friendly, relaxed class. nize with your neighbors to be prepared. laptop, or use one of our Windows lab self-defense. Free trial class. Beginners two staples of the Caribbean diet: empa- Thu, Feb 1, 1-3pm struments and exploring obstacle cours- peaceful movements of Tai Chi Also provides an overview of other OEM computers. By appointment only. welcome. Instructors are Aaron Logue nadillas and plantains. She will introduce GSC, $7 PNA Member, $10 Public es. Baby classes include rhyming exer- strengthen the body, mind, and spirit. Watercolor Painting efforts including the SNAP program, cises, dance and props. Three and four- and Aaron Kahn. Adults and teens ages you to the ingredients and spices, and Register: 206.297.0875 Glen Oberg Experience increased vitality, and mental Community Emergency Hubs, and the Demystifying Excel year-olds dance without parent. Com- 13 and up. www.seattlemartialarts.com show you all the techniques you will need Handmade cards are fun to receive and Wed, Ongoing, 1-4pm focus. This class is suitable for people of City’s new alert and notification system. For Beginners bine the best of movement and music for more information. to make these delicious dishes at home. even more fun to create! All materials GSC, $15 PNA Member, $18 Public most ages groups and abilities. Beginners Terry Honodel together for building bodies, brains, and included in this hands-on workshop. Register: 206.297.0875 welcome. www.fmi-qigong.com Self-Defense 101 Tue, Feb 27, 10:30am-12pm bonds with Nurturing Pathways®! Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong Veteran card makers will help show you Join a great group and learn to paint. GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public Frank Deering the ropes and provide assistance with Some experience is necessary. Bring your For Women Yoga For Osteoporosis Home & Garden Joanne Factor, Strategic Living LLC Register: 206.297.0875 Tap Dance Plus Wed, Jan 24-Feb 28, 6-7pm stamping, embossing, cutouts and a vari- own supplies. Fee due for each class. Paulette DeRooy And Osteoarthritis Tue, Jan 23-Feb 27, 6:30-8:30 pm Would you like to better organize your PC Blue Building, Room 2 Connie Fisher ety of other techniques. Whether experi- Mon, Jan 1- Mar 12, 6-7pm PC Brick Building, Room 35 data? Do you look at neatly arranged $60/6 weeks Tue, 10:30-11:30am Cascade Cactus enced or not, you will leave with several PC Blue Bldg, Room 1 $199/6 weeks spreadsheets and think “that would be Register: 206.851-3267 GSC, $5 PNA Member, $6 Public & Succulent Society gift-ready cards. Registration required. $90/8 weeks, $15/session Be Prepared Register: StrategicLiving.org useful, but it seems too hard?” It’s easi- Learn the art of meditation through Register: 206.297.0875 3rd Sun, 2-4:30pm Register: 206.261.4303 [email protected] er than you think! In this class designed movement, Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. Come let a trained Yoga Therapist ac- Sun, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18 Jewelry Making Workshop [email protected] Recognize assailant ploys and manipula- for those new to Excel, but with some In this class we use a series of slow re- commodate your individual issues. PC Blue Building, Room 6 Tue, Dec 19, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 1-4pm, AARP Smart Driver Course Teens and adults (all levels), get into tions and how to thwart them. Practice computer experience, you will be shown laxed movements to improve posture, With Yoga, force and gravity strengthen Information: cascadecss.org GSC, $5 instructor fee & $10 supply fee Corine Olson, AARP your tap dance groove! Have fun this releases from common grabs and how to create and manage a table, and balance, health and a sense of well- bones, while movement stimulates re- Each meeting offers educational informa- Learn to make beautiful, unique jew- Ages 55 & up quarter with basic steps, a variation decisive strikes to vital targets. Use your introduced to some basic formulas. being. What you will learn in the class newal of joints. Yoga is well suited to tion on growing cacti and succulents in elry from an experienced and patient Thu & Fri, Jan 18 & 19, Feb 15 & 16 of the Shim Sham Shimmy dance, a voice and body language with impact. will help bring about a reduction in the the twin perils of Osteoarthritis and the Northwest. Indoor plants are the pri- instructor. Bead a necklace, make an 9:30am-2:30pm rhythm time step combination, and Identify the signs that will let you Preserving Family level of stress in your daily life. All levels Osteoporosis. Come enjoy this time mary focus. Visitors are always welcome eyeglass chain, or design a bracelet to GSC, $15 AARP Member, $20 Public improvisation. Visitors welcome to one defuse, de-escalate or evade before an Memory Assets welcome! honored practice. Wear loose clothing; to come and participate in our meetings. match your favorite sweater. Use gems, Register: 206.297.0875 free class. See you there! bring a blanket and water bottle. glass beads, shells and metal materi- Come and join this informative class in assault ever happens. Barry Kenney, The Bear Services als. No experience necessary; drop-in “smart” driving. This course has been Wed, Feb 7, 1-2:30pm Eight Ways Tai Chi Bathroom Design Terry Cook Yoga For All Levels group. All supplies are provided. scientifically proven to reduce driving -er Computers & GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public Fitness, Health For Aging in Place Mon, Jan 8-Mar 19, 2-3pm D’vorah Kost rors, and is approved by insurance compa- Register: 206.297.0875 Drue Hartwell, Luna Kitchen & Bath Technology & Wellness GSC, $10 drop-in Thu, Ongoing, 2:30-3:45pm Needle Felting For Beginners nies for a safe-driving discount upon com- This class is for people who want to digi- Wed, Jan 24, 1-2pm, GSC, Free Register: 206.898.5048 GSC, $5 PNA Member, $6 Public Ariel Burnett pletion. Bring your AARP card or member tize memories, photos and family docu- Bellydancercise Register: 206.297.0875 Apple Mentoring Eight positions/moves distilled from the Register: 206.297.0875 Fri, Dec 8, 1-3pm number with you on the first day. ments, but don’t know where to begin. Starting Tue, Jan 16 Your bathroom is the main spot where GSC, $5 PNA Member, $7.50 Public Yang Short Form providing a low-impact Improve your posture, flexibility and bal- GSC, $6 PNA Member, $8 Public Instructor Barry Kenney will explore Beginning: 7-8pm accidents happen in your home. As we Individual sessions by appointment range of motions that Improves balance, ance! This eclectic Viniyoga class incor- Register: 206.297.0875 how to handle different assets and how Intermediate/Advance: 7:45pm-9pm age, this risk increases. Join us to discuss Register: 206.297.0875 blood circulation, body posture. Learn porates modern dance, Pilates, Felden- Needle felting is a fun and easy craft Got a Mac laptop, iPad or iPhone and to organize your digital files, and will re- $110, 8 wks design ideas and products that can help. Tai Chi principles with easy to follow krais and free-form movement. Improve that produces great results. Make soft want some help figuring out how to use view different options for scanning and PC Blue Building, Room 2 flexibility, relaxation and balance in The presenter has more than 30 years of instructions learning to increase your dolls, small teddy bears, or other cuddly it? Get help with your specific questions media. Bring your questions and a photo Register: 206.632.2416 standing, chair, kneeling and lying down experience remodeling bathrooms. She awareness and gently stretch and figures at a low cost with a minimum of or learn about some of the features and for a hands-on demonstration. Low impact, FUN, total body conditioning! poses. Instructor has 35 years of move- will cover fixtures, floor and wall mate- lengthen your muscles, ligaments, and necessary skill. Great Christmas orna- applications. Schedule an hour-long ap- Superior core workout! Strengthens and ment education. Wear loose clothing; rials, accessories and more. Questions tendons. ments or stocking stuffers! 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Argentine Tango Cultivating Your Inner Light Sat, Jan 20, Feb 3 or Mar 17: 9am-1pm Tony Fan & Ilana Rubin www.bellydancingbyzaphara.com instructors: Tony & Ilana Ruthie Neilson PC Blue Building, Room 6 Cell Phone Mentoring Tue, Jan 9-Feb 27, 7-8:15pm Fri, Dec 8, 9am-12pm $35 PNA member, $45 Public GSC, $3 PNA Member, $5 Public GSC, Greenwood Room Beginner’s Level GSC, Free Register: phinneycenter.org/classes By appointment $90/8 week session Class Register: 206.297.0875 Register: [email protected] or call 206.783.2244 Register: 206.297.0875 Starting Tuesday, Access your own inherent wisdom and Can you provide first aid in emergencies, Would you like to understand your cell Learn to dance the authentic Argentine guidance. You will tap into your intui- locate and take care of injuries, help a phone better? Whether you just want Tango in a fun and easy way! 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Participants are invited to Kindermusik: Joyous Noise facilitated sessions with a trained leader. join this special group where learning World Building In Fiction Child Development Each meeting includes time for sharing happens through both actively engaging Rylan Bauermeister parenting highs and lows, time to focus and simply being immersed in the lan- Through Music Thu, Feb 22, 10:30am-12pm Wobbler & Toddler: Tue, Thu & Fri on the babies’ development and a guage. Donations gladly accepted. GSC, Free Preschoolers: Thu & Fri discussion topic. Meetings also include Register: 206.297.0875 PC Blue Building, Room 1 break time for informal socializing and Practique Inglés: Talk Time Come learn world building from a local $75/month, more information connecting with other parents. peps. Los lunes, 10:30am al mediodía writer and editor. 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By Jeanne Higgins, Founder, Girls on the Run of Puget Sound Girls on the Run (GOTR), a national after-school program, uses physical ac- tivity as a springboard for introducing 3rd to 5th grade girls to important life skills lessons that increase confidence and self-esteem. As one 3rd grade participant ex- At the end of the Girls on the Run program, girls are physically and plained, “What I have learned is that emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K at their own pace. Here's everyone is stronger than they think the Greenwood Elementary team last spring at the Girls on the Run 5K. they are. And I have learned that we Photo by Jeanne Bastasch. can all be a better person.” Girls on the Run is now a popular nationwide phenomenon—in 2016, GOTR had councils in all 50 states and served nearly 200,000 girls. But bring- ing a then­­-unknown program to Seattle 15 years ago was a tough sell. In 2002, GOTR-International was still in its fledgling expansion years, and Puget Sound was one of a few outshoot programs across the country. Greenwood Elementary PE Teacher I was on my own figuring out how Jeannie Bastasch and Bruno to grow the program, hitting the streets hard; visiting representatives of com- I’m still guilty of it myself. Girls on the munity centers, schools—any venue Run helps give girls their power, and that would give the program support, their voice. In a safe environment, and and was not just a few coaches in a at a crucial age, girls learn about self- Seattle public park. I needed to find esteem, body-image, countering nega- people who had the spark, the deter- tive self-talk, girl-specific bullying, and mination, and a true dedication to girls valuable leadership skills. Girls who and their futures. I often think of as quiet and passive, I found one of those special people come out of their shell, and find their thanks to a dog named Bruno. voice after school in the program.” Greenwood Elementary Physical Coach Emily agrees, “This has been Education Teacher Jeannie Bastasch an amazing opportunity to watch our was running with her dog in the Furry girls grow and unite through physical, 5K when she happened upon my mental, and emotional triumphs.” GOTR information booth. Now, thanks to the leadership We help people age where they’re Intrigued by the concept, she de- of current Executive Director Kerin most comfortable. At home. cided to pursue adding Greenwood Ele- Brasch, and a dedicated staff, the pro- Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of people receive mentary as a GOTR site. So 13 years ago, gram reached a phenomenal 1,400 the personal care and companionship they need to stay Greenwood Elementary became one girls last spring on 104 teams through in their own home. See if we’re the right choice for you. of the first two Seattle Public Schools the Greater Seattle area. This coming Seattle/Snohomish County: 206.545.1092 to host the program. Jeannie certainly Bellevue/Eastside: 425.455.2004 spring, they are aiming to reach 1,900 Tacoma/Pierce County: 253.761.8019 had (and still has!) the spark I was look- girls on 146 different teams. ing for, and has been an integral part of It takes a community of dedicated GOTR Puget Sound ever since. people to make programs like GOTR a According to Jeannie, the combina- reality. But behind the scenes, there www.familyresourcehomecare.com tion of “incredible” curriculum, and the is always a shining star—or two or dedication of passionate, well-trained three—who believe in an idea, act on volunteer coaches creates an empower- it, and bring others along. ing environment where girls can flourish. Learn more and sign up for the Keeping Healthy Play Alive As Jeannie explains, “When teach- spring session at girlsrun.org. Sign-up ers try to meet unrealistic expecta- opens Dec. 4. The program will be at 120 N 85th St tions in overcrowded and underfunded many North Seattle Schools: Green- 206-782-0098 schools, ‘the squeaky wheel gets the wood, Whittier, North Beach, St. John, [email protected] grease,’ leaving many girls get- West Woodland, Greenlake, MacDonald ting praised for being quiet, good lis- International School, and Northgate. teners, and not having the opportu- Want to coach a team? Learn more Your Local Store nity to be powerful, vocal leaders. I’m at girlsrun.org/get-involved/coach. Open 7 days a week aware of this. I’m a female teacher, and Applications close Jan 12.

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