September/October 2019 Livin’ life @ the Center Sisson Building, 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA 98116 www.sc-ws.org West Seattle Big Band Headlines Dinner & Dance! Executive Director Lyle Evans Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Nicole Knowles Volunteer Coordinator Sara Hanson-Andreu Program Coordinator Cherie Schumacher Chef/Site Coordinator Francisco Briseño Outreach Coordinator Bettie Williams-Watson Café Server Nancy Travis Social Workers The West Seattle Big Band, an 18-piece music ensemble, will be performing at Holly McNeill, MSW the Senior Center Friday, September 20. This event is also dinner and a dance. Toni Ameslav, MSW We’ll be serving chicken parmesan, lemon butter pasta, garlic bread, green Outreach-Westside Friends beans, and custard topped with caramel sauce. Admission is $20 for members Michele Fawcett-Long and $25 for nonmembers. Doors open and Happy Hour begins at 6pm. Please Bookkeeping Assistant register by September 18 calling 206.932.4044 x1 or at the front desk. Andrea Erickson Stop-n-Shop Manager On October 10 at 1:30pm, we’ll be holding a very special event in cooperation Aylene Kandappu with the Holocaust Center for Humanity. Amsterdam native Pete Metzelaar Stop-n-Shop Assistant will share his story of survival during the Holocaust, in which he and his Joni James mother lived in hiding and were sheltered by the Dutch Underground for two Newsletter Layout/Design and half years. This event is free, but please register in advance by calling the Gail Wodzin number above. Stop n’ Shop Hours: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Finally, September is National Fall Prevention Month, and we will be holding a 7 days a week 4504 California Ave. SW free Better Balance & Fewer Falls class on Wednesday, September 25 at 11am. Seattle, WA 98116 Physical therapist and balance expert Pierre Butheau will teach this class that is Hours: designed to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. See page 10 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m for more information. Register at the number above for this class as well. Monday — Friday 206-932-4044 Hope you can join us for any (or all!) of these events! email us at: info.scws @soundgenerations.org The Senior Center of West Seattle infuses warm friendships, healthy activities and joyful experiences into life as people age. We are a welcoming, inclusive place to laugh and learn while finding support for basic needs that foster both independence and engagement with others — a place where seniors, their families and their neighbors can celebrate life and participate meaningfully in our community. Greetings from the Executive Director Volunteers Make Our Events Incredible! I was lucky enough to be able to help out at this year’s Elvis beach party event on July 27. What a fun night it was! One of our guests told me it’s her special time once a year to “let her hair down and have some fun.” We want you all to be able to come in and have some fun like this every day…so thank you for being a part of the Center. Our incredible volunteers who made the night possible are Bianca Thomka who created an atmosphere of beach party wonderment with her decorations, Jan Fisher was our amazing guest chef for the evening, Lora Radford was our star bartender, Andy Kromm washed loads and loads of dishes, Chris Ilovar provided superb kitchen assistance, Mary Boykin was our fabulous cocktail waitress, Gail Ann took some great photos and last but certainly not least, Allison Welch and Jack Bitzer did everything from set-up and sign-in to serving and cleaning up. It takes only one person to make a difference in the lives of others, and we are so grateful to each you for making the event a great success! We can’t do what we do without you! If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Sara Hansen-Andreu at the front desk or [email protected] West Seattle Big Band to Perform at the Center! Come join us for an amazing night out at the West Seattle Big Band dinner and dance on Friday Evening September 20. The West Seattle Big Band is our local communi- ty-based 18-piece music ensemble that plays big band swing and jazz standards. We have a lovely evening planned for you and all proceeds come to the Center. Be sure and sign up early at the front desk. Happy Hour is at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and show time and dancing, 7pm. The Senior Center of West Seattle is Your Key to Aging Well. Senior Centers are the key for individuals to age healthily and for communities to support older adults. We are the future of what aging can be. September is National Senior Center month and we are celebrating by inviting you to join us. Our innovative pro- grams and services are changing the perception of aging. Come age well with us by participating in our many classes, events, and programs. You are sure to find good friends, good food, good company, and a variety of interesting and fun activ- ities. We are building momentum every day to serve more of you who want to be a part of such a wonderful place. Join us! Board of Directors Accepting Applications to Serve 2020-2022 Each year, we keep more than 4,000 seniors healthy, engaged in our community, and help them live happier and more meaningful lives. We have an extraordinary opportunity for community members, participants, and lead- ers to join us in this commitment and serve a three-year term. Bringing your knowledge, energy, and expertise to the Center is something that will not only benefit the organization, but you as well. If you are interested in apply- ing, please contact me, Amy Lee Derenthal, or Suzanne Duffy-Kane for more information. I can be reached at 206.932.4044 x5, [email protected], or just stop by my office. Amy or Suzanne can be reached at info. [email protected]. All the best, always, 2 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org 2019 SCWS Board TABLE OF CONTENTS Hank Kerns, President Activities Calendar ...............................................................20-23 Weeks Funeral Home - Howden Kennedy Art, Current Events, Ham Radio, Writing ......................14-15 Bingo ..........................................................................................3, 15 Amy Lee Derenthal, Vice-President Birthday Lunches ..................................................................... 8, 9 Community Member Cards, Games ............................................................................... 13 Suzanne Duffy-Kane, Secretary Casino Trips ........................................................................... 21, 23 Community Member Classifieds ..................................................................................... 30 Janet Leahy, Treasurer Community/Social Events Community Member -Better Balance Presentation ............................................. 10 Alan Mendelssohn -Big Band Dinner & Dance ................................................... 16 Member at large -Camp Momentia ......................................................................5 Board Members: -Celebrate Italian Luncheon ..................................................8 -Coffee Time with Vets .............................................................4 John Cluff, Community Member -Dance Time/Westside Dance ...............................................4 Burke Dykes, Community Member -Hidden Holocaust Speaker ...................................................7 Peter Gallagher, SASH Realty -LGBTQ Second Thursday OUT! ............................................4 Steve Garrett, Farrington Court -Oktoberfest Luncheon ...........................................................9 Jaime Gonzalez, Verity Credit Union -Sea Mar Actividades en Espanol .........................................5 -Seniors of Color ........................................................................5 Richard Kromm, Welcome Road Winery -Westside Lesbian Group ........................................................5 Carol McClure, Financial Designs Insurance Rebecca Mitsui, Mitsui Real Estate Computer Classes ...................................................................... 14 Dancing, Music, Drumming ................................................4, 13 Alison Morton, CFRE, Kindering Film History ................................................................................ 27 Karen Pfeiffer-Bush, Studio 65 Design Food Bank ..................................................................................... 11 Cheryl Phelps, SASH Realty Health & Wellness................................................................ 11, 12 Lora Radford, West Seattle Junction Association Language Classes & Reading ............................................... 26 Lauren Ward, Thrive Senior Advisors Legal Help ................................................................................... 26 Lunch Menus ........................................................................ 18, 19 Committee Chairs: Medicare 101 ..................................................................................7 Executive - Hank Kerns Membership Information ...................................................... 31 Finance - Janet Leahy Movie Schedule ......................................................................... 27 Fundraising Co-Chairs - Quilting, Hardanger ................................................................ 13 Carol McClure, Amy Lee Derenthal Save the Dates ............................................................................. 32 Seattle Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation ............. 28 Sound Generations Advocacy - Hank Kerns Toni’s Tips .....................................................................................