Connecting at the Senior Center May / June 2021

Our Amazing Volunteers We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers. membership or answer questions about our mix Despite the pandemic, more than 200 people of in-person and virtual classes and activities. dedicated their time to the Senior Center last year to ensure our essential programs continued. We anticipate a busy spring and summer as we gradually add back more in-person programs Our volunteers delivered meals to seniors in their and expand our technology offerings. Our homes, provided connection and companionship volunteers will continue to be an important part through our Westside Friends program and of everything we do. helped keep the Stop ‘N Shop thrift store open and thriving to support our operations. For the latest information on what we’re offering at the Senior Center, visit our website at sc-ws. We recently welcomed back our front desk org. volunteer receptionists. The Senior Center staff team is so happy to have these friendly faces Note: Pictured volunteers have been vaccinated back in the building. Our volunteer receptionists and will greet you with masks on. can help you register for programs, renew your

Executive Director Social Workers Stop ‘N Shop Senior Center Amy Lee Derenthal Mo Fain, MSW Manager 4217 SW Oregon St Toni Ameslav, MSW Aylene Kandappu Seattle, WA 98116 Office Manager Monday-Friday: Nicole Knowles Development & Stop ‘N Shop 8:30am-4pm Communications Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Manager Tessa Bowden Stop ‘N Shop Sara Hanson-Andreu Nathan Box 4504 California Ave SW Digital Equity Seattle, WA 98116 Chef/Site Coordinator Outreach-Westside Coordinator Thursday-Monday: Francisco Briseño Friends Martin Piccoli 11am-4pm Michele Fawcett-Long Bookkeeper Andrea Erickson sc-ws.org • 206-932-4044 • [email protected] Greetings from the Executive Director 2021 Board of Directors Dear Members, Participants and Friends: Karen Pfeiffer Bush, Scott Collins, President ComForCare Home Care It has been a busy spring at the Senior Center. S365 Consulting + Design Kristine Milkovich, One of our highest priorities has been ensuring Dennis Jackson, The Milkovich Team/John all seniors in our community get vaccinated Vice-President L. Scott Community Member against COVID-19. Our staff and board advocated Stephanie Bruno, to our local elected officials and public health John Cluff, Treasurer Sea to Peak Financial department for greater vaccine access for people Community Member Advisors who couldn’t make their own appointment online. And our staff social workers helped 200 of these Dawn Schaper, Committee Chairs vulnerable seniors get vaccinated. A big thank Secretary you to our board members and other volunteers Brookdale Admiral Karen Pfeiffer Bush, who drove seniors to their appointments. Heights Executive

Board Members Dennis Jackson, We also partnered with AARP to offer tax Equity and Inclusion preparation sessions at the Senior Center—with Ann-Marie Murray, a huge response. More than 250 people received Independent Producer, John Cluff, Finance help with their taxes through our program this Coastal Insurance year. Alison Morton, Benjamin Jury, Co-owner Fundraising Chair One of our biggest challenges during the past Duos Catering 12 months has been maintaining our membership Carol McClure, level. We know many people have had to lapse Richard Kromm, Welcome Ambassador their membership due to financial or health Road Winery Karen Pfeiffer Bush concerns. We are so grateful to all of you who Carol McClure, Financial & Richard Kromm, have renewed your membership for 2021. Our Designs Inc. Governance Co-Chairs programs depend on your membership fees to continue. Alison Morton, CFRE, John Cluff, Sound Kindering Generations Advocacy I hope to see you soon at the Senior Center!

Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm via Zoom.

To get in touch with the board email: Mission Statement [email protected] Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where people can enjoy warm Board meeting minutes are available for public friendships, healthy activities, joyful expressions viewing in our library. and meaningful engagement as they age.

2 Connecting at the Senior Center Refresh Campaign, Senior Center Turns 50 This Year

We’re Getting a Refresh It’s a great year for new beginnings! The Senior Center will be undergoing a building refresh this year to trans- form our facility into a more vibrant space. Our plans include upgrading the upstairs restrooms, painting the interiors, replacing flooring, improving signage and way- finding, adding new lighting and improving acoustics.

Most of the work will take place in the second half of this year. A big thank you to local design company S365 for providing significant pro bono time for this project.

We can’t wait to show off a Senior Center that reflects the vibrancy of our incredible members and volunteers.

Senior Center’s 50th Anniversary

2021 marks our 50th year serving the West Seattle com- munity. We are excited to commemorate this occasion with you in a couple of different ways.

First, we would love to hear your stories—or your fam- ily members’ stories. What role has the Senior Center played in your life over the years? What is your favorite memory of the Senior Center? Please send us your story in the mail or by email to [email protected]. We may share your stories with our members and sup- porters.

Second, we hope to celebrate in person with you this fall with some small gatherings and events in honor of our 50th. Stay tuned for opportunities to mark this anniversary with us.

Save the date to GiveBIG on May 4-5

GiveBIG Washington is an annual two-day period of giving to support local nonprofits like the Senior Center of West Seattle.

Please save the date for Tuesday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 5, to donate to fund our 2021 programs and services.

Connecting at the Senior Center 3 Programs: Health and Wellness

About Our Health and Wellness Programs: The Senior Center supports our community’s physical, emotional and mental health. From in-person fitness classes and foot care clinics to online emotional support groups and virtual dance classes, we provide a holistic approach to keeping you healthy as you age.

AGING WELL GROUP LOW VISION GROUP Mondays, 1-2pm We welcome you to participate in this group to share Are you feeling challenged by the pandemic, changes the challenges of dealing with low vision and receive in your health, relationships, housing, mobility or in- resources and support. Led by our social worker Mo come? Or are you looking for ways to make new con- Fain, LICSW, the group will also host guest speakers nections, communicate, increase self-esteem, manage to share community resources and new technologies. anxiety or cultivate acceptance? Join our professional The Low Vision Group will meet in-person at the social worker, Mo Fain, LICSW, for this monthly group Senior Center with dates announced soon. in person at the Senior Center. We will share stories, To register, contact Mo at 206-932-4044 x2 or learn coping strategies and provide and receive sup- [email protected]. port. We also have occasional speakers on a variety of topics. All discussions are confidential. To register, call VIRTUAL QIGONG Mo at 206-932-4044 x2 or email maureenf@soundgen- Tuesdays, 9:30am erations.org. Join us for Qigong (pronounced chee gung), an effec- tive practice for improving your immune and respirato- MOBILE BARBER ry systems and overall health. No special equipment, Fourth Thursdays, May 27, June 24, 10am-4pm clothing or experience is necessary. Classes take place Fee: $10 over Zoom. To register and receive the Zoom link, Are you due for a trim or buzz? We now offer mobile contact Terry Leers at 206-999-5381 or terryleers.sfq@ barber and hair cut services in partnership with Ola gmail.com. Salon for our community. To book your appointment, call Ola Salon and mention the Senior Center of West VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS CLASS Seattle: 206-743-8938. Mondays, 10-10:30am Thursdays, 10-11am DENTAL HYGIENE In this ongoing class, we explore mindfulness, medita- Fridays, June 25, Friday Aug. 27, Friday Oct. 22, tion, stress reduction and other empowering strategies 8am-5pm and how they can be applied in daily life. These sim- Fee: Low cost ple and subtle practices invite us to patiently retrain Get your pearly whites cleaned at the Senior Center our bodies and minds to establish a more regulated by Dental Hygienist Jan Loder. By appointment only. nervous system. This class blends instruction, activi- To register, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1 ties, discussion and practices of mindfulness and me- or stop by to pick up a registration form. diation. Kate Jarvis is a certified yoga instructor with a master’s in teaching and is the founder of Practice FOOT CARE Seattle. To sign up, contact Kate: kate@practiceseat- Fridays May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18 tle.com. Fee: $30 for members, $40 non-members Give your feet the attention they deserve with a foot LIVE FITNESS VIA ZOOM care appointment with Nurse Keith Germain. To regis- Active Fitness: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am ter, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. Chair Fitness: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm Join Senior Center fitness instructor Maria Dowell for classes every weekday over Zoom. No experience needed to join in the fun and stay active. To join, con- tact Maria: 206-574-8944 or [email protected].

4 Connecting at the Senior Center Programs: Connection to the Community

About Our Connection to the Community Programs: The Senior Center is a community gathering place for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities where everyone is welcome. We offer a place to meet friends, enjoy a healthy meal, take a class and engage in a vibrant social network.

ARTISTS GROUP CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP Wednesday, 1-4pm Thursdays, May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, If you do beadwork, paint, do collage, mixed me- 1-2pm dia, bookmaking, doll making, embroidery, knitting, Join us for an engaging, online discussion of what’s crocheting or are looking for a place to explore a new going on in the world. Led by our social worker Toni art form, come join us. For more information, contact Ameslav, MSW, this group meets bi-weekly at the Se- Linda Hulce: 206-755-1472 or [email protected]. To nior Center. To register, call Toni at 206-932-4044 x9. register, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1.

ART CLASSES OLDER WESTSIDE LESBIAN GROUP (OWLS) Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am If you would like to be included in our mailing list or In this six-session class, you will draw and paint using to hear about plans for future in-person meet-ups and a variety of art materials, such as drawing, pencils, activities in May, contact Dee Quiggle: deel.quiggle@ pastels, charcoal and watercolors. You’ll also learn yahoo.com. how to color-mix to create your own beautiful shades for your paintings. Instructor Cindy Babbitt creates a VIRTUAL SECOND THURSDAY OUT casual and encouraging environment for all partici- Second Thursdays, May 13 and June 10, 7pm pants. Class size is currently limited to four. To regis- We welcome all GLBTQ+ members, their neighbors ter, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. and friends to join us for monthly Zoom meetups. If you are not currently receiving our meet-up notices, please COFFEE WITH VETS contact [email protected]. Second Tuesdays, May 11, June 8, 1-3pm Find common ground in good conversations about VIRTUAL BRIDGE shared experiences with other veterans. This program Do you miss playing cards with your friends at the is possible thanks to Jon Gerhardt. By appointment Senior Center? Let us know if you’re interested in a only. To register, call the Senior Center at 206-932- virtual Bridge group. Contact Kim Roper: kimputer@ 4044 x1. comcast.net.

COMMUNITY DINING & MEALS VIRTUAL CRIBBAGE Monday through Friday, 11:45am-12:30pm If you are a cribbage player, join us for virtual cribbage Our community dining program is currently being until we can meet again in person at the Senior Center. offered through sack lunches, which are available every Happy pegging! To sign up, contact Jay Fulwider: weekday. You can pick up your lunch between 11:45 [email protected] or 206-257-5599. a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Senior Center. Lunches can also be delivered to your LET’S BE PEN PALS home. To sign up for a meal, call 206-932-4044 x1. This fun program matches you with a pen pal from We look forward to when we can reopen our in-person around the world. To sign up, contact Karen Pfeiffer community dining. Bush: [email protected] or P.O. Box 80132, Seattle, WA 98108.

Update on our fees: New in 2021, our classes and activities are free for members, unless indicated for specialty services. Non-members pay $5 per class, except specialty services. Consider becoming a member for only $50/year for ages 50+.

Connecting at the Senior Center 5 Programs: Lifelong Learning and Growth

About Our Lifelong Learning and Growth Programs: At the Senior Center you can expand your interests, launch a new hobby and learn something new every day. Our members, participants and volunteers have a wealth of knowledge and talents, and we provide opportunities to both share and learn. You can practice a foreign language, learn to paint, find fellow hob- byists, share your love of cinema, write a memoir, hone your computer skills and much, much more. We are adding new programs every quarter.

BURKE DYKES COMPUTER LAB NEW! GUIDED COMPUTER SUPPORT Monday through Wednesday, 9am-4pm Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-3pm Come to the Senior Center to check your email, surf Do you need to use a computer to complete an the internet or play games. Appointment required. To important task? Or do you want someone to be there register, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. while you work to offer you tech support and guid- ance, just in case? Our volunteers can help with a ZOOM ROOM variety of online tasks such as renewing your driver’s Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-3pm license online, responding to jury summons, opening Make a private video call (Zoom, Skype, Facetime, your first email account or researching a topic. To reg- etc.) to a loved one or to participate in a video ap- ister, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. pointment from the Senior Center. Our volunteers will be on-hand to get you set up and to help if any VIRTUAL WRITING GROUP tech problems arise. The Zoom Room volunteer can First and third Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm also teach you how to make your own video calls This fun writing club encourages you to write for your from home. By appointment only. To register, call the family or for yourself. Facilitated by Natalie Bumgard- Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. ner, the group shares stories in a comfortable virtual environment with fellow writers offering comments TECH SUPPORT and encouragement. To sign up, contact Natalie: na- Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-3pm [email protected]. Bring in your smart phone, tablet or laptop to get help from our tech-savvy volunteers. We can help you VIRTUAL QUILTERS GROUP recover forgotten passwords, download and organize First and third Mondays, 7-9pm apps, set up video calls, stream music and movies, Share your recent work, get inspiration and join a fun clean up unnecessary icons on your home screen, find community of local quilters. Quilters of all levels of ex- lost files, update operating systems, connect your de- perience are welcome. To sign up, contact Mary Anne vices and much more. By appointment only. To regis- Spada: [email protected] or 206 795-5774. ter, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1.

NEW! ON-THE-GO MEDIA Fridays, 10am-3pm Senior Center volunteers will teach you how to access the extensive libraries of digital books, movies and music through the King County and Seattle Public Library systems. After your one-to-one training, we’ll send you home with all the equipment and free inter- net access you need to read, watch and listen to your heart’s content for five days. Bring your King County or Seattle Public Library card. By appointment only. To register, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1.

6 Connecting at the Senior Center Programs: Accessible Services

About Our Accessible Services Programs: The Senior Center is an important gateway to services that many of us need as we age. We provide meals, counseling and referrals to services like transportation and public benefit services. Our professional staff social workers ensure our community’s most vulnerable seniors are safe, healthy and connected. Many West Seattle seniors need additional services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE PHONE HELP Tuesdays, 9am If you are confused about signing up for Medicare In partnership with the West Seattle Food Bank, we or your Medicare benefits or have general questions offer weekly boxes of nutritious food at no cost. Pick about Medicare, our two volunteer facilitators may be up is at the Senior Center every Tuesday. To register, able to help answer your questions over the phone. call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. Patrice Lewis: 206-430-3782 or MEALS ON WHEELS [email protected] If you need additional food support, Meals on Wheels Ann-Marie Murray: 206-660-0416 or provides nutritious meal delivery at no cost for people [email protected] ages 60-plus who qualify. The Senior Center operates this program in coordination with Sound Generations. Need legal advice? Our volunteer attorneys provide To sign up or to volunteer, visit soundgenerations.org. free 20-minute consultations if you need legal resourc- es, help with estate planning or have questions about WESTSIDE FRIENDS OUTREACH PROGRAM elder law. By appointment only. To register, call the Our Westside Friends program matches you with a Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1. Senior Center volunteer for ongoing companionship and practical help. Our volunteers can chat over the LEGAL CONSULTATIONS phone, visit with you in-person taking COVID-19 Heather De Vrieze, Attorney safety precautions or help you with tasks like grocery Last Tuesdays, May 25, June 29, 2:30-4pm shopping or picking up library books. Many of our in person at the Senior Center. volunteers and seniors have created deep, long-last- ing connections. To register, contact Michele Faw- John Llewellyn, Attorney cett-Long at [email protected]. First and third Thursdays, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, 3-5pm via Zoom

Connecting at the Senior Center 7 NEW Day! Movie Mondays

Our in-person movies are back on a new day of the week. Join us Mondays for great flick. Advance registration is required. Movies are free for members, $5 for non-members. To register, call the Senior Center at 206-932-4044 x1.

A Journey Through Alfred Hitchcock Movies Mondays, 12:30-12:50pm We will be showing documentaries surveying various Alfred Hitchcock films. It answers the question “Why is Alfred Hitchcock important to all movies—past, present and future?” We will be showing them in 20-minute segments.

Terry’s “Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of”

Features at the Nucor Room, Second-Floor, Mondays, 1-3pm

May 3: Night Train to Munich (1940) Rex Harrison, Margaret Lockwood and Paul Henreid FREE POPCORN! (93 min.) NOW FEATURING May 10: The House on 92nd Street (1945) NEWSREELS, Lloyd Nolan, Signe Hasso, Gene Lockhart, Reed PREVIEWS & Hadley and William Eythe (88 min.) CARTOONS. May 17: Footlight Parade (1933) James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Frank McHugh (104 min.)

May 24: Spellbound (1945) Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman and Rhonda Fleming (111 min.)

June 7: The League of Gentlemen (1960) Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough, Bryan Forbes, Kieron Moore and Nanette Newman (114 min.)

June 14: Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill, Karl Malden, Craig Stevens and Neville Brand (95 min.)

June 21: The Big Lebowski (1998) Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Sam Elliott and John Turturro (117 min.) Rated R

June 28: Bernie (2012) Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey- (98 min.) Rated PG-13

8 Connecting at the Senior Center Sponsor Spotlight

S365 and Karen Pfeiffer Bush

S365 is a local consulting and design firm that focuses The Senior Center is evaluating the needs of the much of its work on improving the lives of seniors. Led West Seattle community as we work to create a by CEO Karen Pfeiffer Bush, S365 specializes in senior more inclusive model, which includes a refresh of our living, community housing and multi-family solutions. physical building this year. S365 is providing significant pro bono support to help us make our renovation Karen’s dedication to seniors led her to join the Senior possible. We are grateful to Karen and the team at Center’s Board of Directors, and she currently serves S365 for sharing our enthusiasm about how we can as Board President. Karen has supported the Senior best meet the needs of our community’s seniors. Center with its executive director search, helped us pivot our programming and services at the beginning of the pandemic and is leading a renewed focus on how we can best serve the community in the coming years.

Mask Up, Keep Your Distance, Wash Your Hands, We Got This!

Connecting at the Senior Center 9 Toni’s Tips

Letter Writing

Letter writing is an ancient art. The first handwritten letter was thought to have been sent by the Persian queen Atossa around 500 BC. Letter writing as a way of sending messages became more popular as more people became literate. Much of our knowledge of history and the daily lives of the letter writers comes from the letters that were written and saved.

When was the last time you sat down to write a letter to a friend or family member in a different city? And do you remember how you felt when you opened your mailbox and found—among the bills and ads—a “real” letter from a beloved friend you hadn’t heard from or seen in a long time? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, it’s probably because it was long ago!

Letter writing is often referred to as “a lost art,” but we can help bring it back. Especially during times of social isolation and loneliness, writing a letter to someone you know and love can connect the two of you in an intimate way that no email or text can. And while it’s wonderful to hear a friend’s voice on the phone, you can’t reread a phone call.

Letters communicate emotion and memory. When you write a letter, you are giving the recipient a gift of your thoughts, feelings or daily activities—whatever you choose to share. Letter writing requires us to slow down and reflect, a good thing in our busy lives. Not only is the recipient of your letter receiving a gift from you, but if you scan or take a picture of the letter before you send it, you can create a record to pass on to your own family.

I encourage you to think of someone in your life who you would like to reach out to and then sit down with pen and paper (or type the letter if you prefer). Your letter doesn’t need to be long or written on fancy paper to bring joy to you and to the recipient, and you may find that you want to continue this lovely habit!

10 Connecting at the Senior Center Celebrate These June Holidays With Us

June is Pride Month Pride Month honors the pursuit of equal justice for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is cel- ebrated in June in tribute to the people who were involved in the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969. At the Se- nior Center, we’re getting ready to hang up our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter and join in the—either virtual or in-person—fun in 2021. We will miss not celebrating with all of you and having our traditional Rainbow Bingo PRIDE event. Learn About Juneteenth Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is celebrated every year on June 19 to commemorate the effective end of slavery in the United States. It is also sometimes called “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.”

On that day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galves- ton, Texas, to ensure that all enslaved people would finally be freed. Two and a half years earlier President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proc- lamation establishing that all enslaved people in the Confederate states “shall be then, thenceforward and forever free.” But, this proclamation didn’t immediate- ly free all enslaved people. In Texas slavery continued, and many enslavers from other states moved there to continue holding slaves.

In 1866, freed slaves in Texas organized the first celebration on June 19, beginning the annual tradition. Texas became the first state in 1979 to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.

Today Juneteenth is celebrated across the country. Many communities mark the occasion with religious services, barbecues, parades and other family-oriented festivities. Stay tuned for information about local celebrations in the Seattle area on the Senior Center website sc-ws.org.

You can learn more about this important day at juneteenth.com.

Connecting at the Senior Center 11 What’s New at the Stop ‘N Shop store

Member Discount Day First Fridays! Senior Center members get a 50% discount on most items in the store on the First Friday of every month. Please show your membership card and ID to the cashier.

New Hours We have expanded our hours to Thursday through Tuesday, 11am-4pm.

Hot Items We have a lot of puzzles, games, kitchen items and unique antiques. Come in to check out our latest treasures.

Donations Donated items we need the most are modern, gently used clothing (please nothing dated or overused) and household decorative items.

Donations are currently being accepted without an appointment. To donate, stop by or call 206- 932-4044 x7.

Instagram Follow our Instagram account to stay up-to-date on new items. Thank you to volunteer Amelie Ardl for managing our Instagram account!

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Thank you to everyone who has been donating items and shopping during the pandemic. All proceeds from the store support the Senior Center, and this is especially vital when we have lost revenue from events and rentals.

12 Connecting at the Senior Center Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Joyce Maund

If you venture into our Stop ‘N Shop on a Thursday Joyce has lived in her West Seattle home for 54 years or Sunday, you may notice a volunteer extraordinaire and currently enjoys sharing her home with her son with pink hair! Several years ago, when Joyce Maund and grandson. Joyce beams when she talks about first dyed her hair, someone told her she looked like her family. She has her three adult children, seven Pink, and she has kept her hair pink ever since. grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She describes them all as a close-knit family, “We all take About a year after Joyce retired in 2013, she needed care of each other and have each other’s backs!” she to get out of the house and so she started coming says. to the Senior Center’s Weight Watchers meetings. Shortly after, she decided to start volunteering in our When asked about her most memorable moment thrift shop. Joyce has worn every hat in the shop, volunteering at the shop, Joyce said the first one that from pricing, sorting to also cashiering. If you have a came to mind was the customer who kept trying on question, Joyce probably has an answer. shirts on top of shirts on top of shirts! She kindly told him that he could keep the shirts, but that he needed A Washington native, Joyce spent her youth in to leave. Ellensburg and Cle Elum. She even once lived in a lumber camp! After she made her way over Joyce has a great way with people—she handles all the mountains to Seattle, she worked for a phone types of customers and their questions and requests company for about six years before she started her with grace. According to Joyce, the best part of family and raised three children. After 11 years she volunteering is the friends she has made. She says, went back to work for Time Oil Company where she “Coming here to volunteer is my pick-me-up!” worked for 28 years as a Technical Research Assistant and then an Environmental Assistant. Joyce also worked in both West Seattle Curves facilities for nearly 10 years.

Connecting at the Senior Center 13 Member Benefits

New Member Benefits

Have you heard? Members of the Senior Center now pay no fees for most classes and activities. We are excited to offer this new benefit as part of your membership. Here’s a reminder of what your membership includes:

New in 2021: No fees for members on classes and 50% discount on the first Friday of the month at our activities (except specialty services like Foot Care and Stop ‘N Shop thrift store Dental Hygiene) 10% discount on meeting room rentals up to $500 (when county health conditions allow) New in 2021: Free Cookie Friday (come to our main entrance between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Friday Free birthday luncheon celebration (when our in- for a fresh-baked cookie delivered to the door, please person dining reopens) wear your mask) Free holiday meal celebration (when our in-person dining reopens) New in 2021: Discounts at local West Seattle businesses! Stay tuned for a list of participating This handy bi-monthly newsletter mailed to your businesses soon. home that includes news, tips, menus, calendars and a schedule of activities and events

14 Connecting at the Senior Center Welcome to Membership

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Announcing: “Bring a Friend” Campaign

Calling all renewing members! Now is the time to “bring a friend” to the Senior Center. During May and June, when you renew your membership bring a friend who isn’t currently a member of the Senior Center and they will receive a free year of membership thanks to West Seattle Realty. This offer is open to the first 100 new members, so don’t delay. For more information on the Bring a Friend Campaign or to sign up a friend, call 206- 932-4044 x1 or visit our website sc-ws.org.