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July/August 2019 www.sc-ws.org

Livin’ life at the CenterSisson Building, 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA 98116

The Senior Center of West Seattle infuses warm friendships, healthy activities and joyful experiences into life as people age. We are a welcoming, inclu-sive place to laugh and learn while finding support for basic needs that foster both independence and engagement with others — a place where seniors, their families and their neighbors can celebrate life and participate meaningfully in our community.

Elvis is in the Building! Or at least he will be soon! Join us Saturday, July 27, as West Seattleite Bret Wiggins brings his Beach Party themed Elvis tribute to the Senior Center of West Seattle. Bret will be performing songs from movies such as Blue Hawaii, Fun in Acapulco, Clambake, and Girls, Girls, Girls. His second set will include songs from Elvis’s Aloha from Hawaii album.

Doors will open at 5:30pm and Gail Wodzin, of Gail Ann Photography, will be available at this time to take your photo with Elvis if you like! Dinner begins

at 6pm and the menu includes Kahlua pork; island style rice �avored with sausage, egg, and green onion; coleslaw with pineapple; and watermelon. �e show will begin at 6:30pm. No-host bar will last throughout the evening.

Admission is $20 for members and $25 nonmembers. Please register in advance by �ursday, July 25 by calling 206.932.4044 x1 or stop by the front desk. Sponsored by Daystar Retirement Village. Hope you can join us for this always fun event!

Elvis is in the Building! Bret Wiggins, Elvis Tribute Artist, and Our Own Harriet Wodzin

2 Engage as you age! www.sc-ws.org

Summer is Here! �e Senior Center is air-conditioned, which o�ers a great opportunity to come inside, enjoy some great food, take a class, play a game, or just relax among friends while beating the heat.

New Summer Classes

Beginning in August, we will be o�ering an on-going Qigong class on Monday a�ernoons at 2pm.

Also, on Tuesday evenings in August, we’ll be holding a four-series photography class entitled “�e Art of Taking

Better Photographs. See page 15 for more details on both of these classes.

West Seattle Street Festival - SUMMER FEST is July 12th to 14th

Join us for our annual Stop ‘N Shop sidewalk sale, our annual quilt ra�e ticket sales, and meeting up with friends in the neighborhood for the 37th annual West Seattle Summer Fest. Our Stop ‘N Shop will be expanding out into the street for these three days and we are looking for donations of useable, gently worn household items in good condition for the sidewalk sale. �ese can include small furniture items, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, kitchen items, etc. If you have such items that you’d like to donate, just bring them in when either the Senior Center or the Stop ‘N Shop are open.

Welcome to Our New Administrative Assistant/Bookkeepr!

We’re so very pleased to add Nicole Knowles to our Senior Center sta�! Nicole was previously employed by Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI AHQ), where she worked in various �nance and administrative positions for ��een years. Nicole comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a genuine desire to help the Center operate as smoothly as possible.

Nicole moved to Seattle 21 years ago from Wyoming, where her favorite aunt still resides. Her passion and commitment to seniors was inspired by this aunt, a�ectionately known as Auntie Fancy, who Nicole talks to on the phone every day. Nicole is frequently inspired by Auntie Fancy’s wisdom and kindness. When not at work, Nicole enjoys traveling the world, studying business, and attending the theater with her husband and daughter as o�en as she can!

Welcome Nicole! So glad you are part of our Senior Center family!

Greetings from the Executive Director

Executive Director Lyle Evans

Volunteer Coordinator Sara Hanson-Andreu

Program CoordinatorCherie Schumacher

Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Nicole Knowles

Chef/Site CoordinatorFrancisco Briseño

Outreach Coordinator Bettie Williams-Watson

Café ServerGayle Holmes

Social Workers Holly McNeill, MSWToni Ameslav, MSW

Outeach - Westside FriendsMichele Fawcett-Long

Bookkeeping Assistant Andrea Erickson

Stop-n-Shop Manager Aylene Kandappu

Stop-n-Shop Assistant Joni James

Typesetting/DesignLindsay Fournier

Stop n’ Shop Hours: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

7 days a week4504 California Ave. SW

Seattle, WA 98116

Hours: 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Monday — Friday

206-932-4044email us at: info.scws

@soundgenerations.org

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2019 SCWS BoardHank Kerns, President

Weeks Funeral Home - Howden Kennedy Amy Lee Derenthal, Vice-President

Community MemberSuzanne Du�y-Kane, Secretary

Community MemberJanet Leahy, Treasurer

Community MemberAlan Mendelssohn

Member at large

Board Members:John Clu�, Community Member

Burke Dykes, Community MemberPeter Gallagher, SASH Realty

Steve Garrett, Farrington Court Jaime Gonzalez, Verity Credit Union

Richard Kromm, Welcome Road WineryCarol McClure, Financial Designs Insurance

Rebecca Mitsui, Mitsui Real EstateAlison Morton, CFRE, Kindering

Karen Pfei�er-Bush, Studio 65 Design Cheryl Phelps, SASH Realty

Lora Radford, West Seattle Junction Association Lauren Ward, �rive Senior Advisors

Committee Chairs:Executive - Hank Kerns Finance - Janet Leahy

Fundraising Co-Chairs - Carol McClure, Amy Lee DerenthalSound Generations Advocacy - Hank Kerns

Building - Peter GallagherMembership - Suzanne Du�y-KaneStrategic Planning - Richard Kromm

Mission Statement:Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive

environment where people can enjoy warm friend-ships, healthy activities, joyful expressions and

meaningful engagement as they age.

Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. (No meeting in July)

[email protected] meeting minutes are available for

public viewing in our library.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Activities Calendar ......................................................20-23

Art, Writing Classes .....................................................14-15

Bingo ..................................................................................7, 13

Birthday Lunches ...........................................................9, 17

Cards, Games ......................................................................13

Casino Trips ................................................................... 21, 23

Classi�eds .............................................................................30

Community Events ........................... 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 32

Computer Classes ..............................................................14

Current Events Discussion Group ................................14

Dance Time/Westside Dance classes .............................4

Dancing, Music, Drumming .......................................4, 13

Elvis Beach Party ...................................................................8

Film History ........................................................................ . 27

Food Bank ............................................................................11

Health & Wellness ....................................................... 11, 12

Language Classes & Reading ...................................... 26

Legal Help .......................................................................... 26

LGBTQ Second Thursday OUT! .........................................4

Lunch Menus................................................................ 18, 19

Medicare 101 ......................................................................15

Membership Information ............................................. 31

Momentia Mix .......................................................................5

Movie Schedule ................................................................27

Quilting, Hardanger ........................................................ 13

Save the Dates ....................................................................32

Seattle Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation ..... 28

Seniors of Color Support Group ...................................16

Social Events ...................................... 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 32

Toni’s Tips .............................................................................10

Volunteer Information ..................................................5, 6


Social Events at the Center, GenPride, Community

WE WILL BE TAKING A BREAK

IN JULY & AUGUST, BUT WILL RESUME

IN SEPTEMBER.

We’re going to rest our feet…

Westside Dance is on summer hiatus. Next series will begin Sept. 17-18

with Dean Paton


Volunteering at the CenterDid you know that volunteering is good for your health? Volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood, and lessening stress in participants. Come volunteer with us!

We have positions that are once a week as well as opportunities that are just once in a while!

You can pick up a volunteer application at the front desk or email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] and she can send you our online application. You can also call Sara at 206-932-4044 x8. Our Current Volunteer Openings:

�e volunteer needs at the Senior Center are constantly changing. Some of our other exciting opportunities are: Café, Front Desk Receptionist, Outreach (Westside Friends), Stop N’ Shop cashier/clerk/sorter/pricer, and data entry. Please let us know what your passion is, and we will do our best to �nd a rewarding volunteer role for you!

Social Events at the Center, Volunteering

COMMUNITY DINING KITCHEN VOLUNTEER

Come and volunteer at the Senior Center and work with our wonderful chef! We have

volunteer jobs for prepping, serving, and cleaning up. We need your skills to help prepare and serve nutritious meals in our Junction Diner for seniors

and guests of the Center. We have a lot of fun, you will be well appreciated by all of our seniors

and sta�, and you can enjoy a free lunch! Flexible ongoing daytime shi�s.

RAINBOW BINGO & EVENT SET-UP VOLUNTEERS

Would you like to help set the stage for our most popular fundraiser on the last Friday of every

month? We need people to help set-up tables and chairs and decorate the room for Rainbow Bingo!

We also have other special events that we o�en need your help with. Bring your smile, muscles, and your creativity! It’s fun, and it’s like a free

workout at the Senior Center!


treasures she procures in her hunts. If you’d like to see these treasures, you can visit her online shop on Etsy called �e-FeatheredCurator or her eBay store called MoxieMugs.

When asked her how volunteering at the Center has impacted her life, she replied “It makes me feel better; it’s enriching. It has made me less self-cen-tered. I tout the Senior Center everywhere I go and I tell people how wonderful it is here!” She says she loves to see the joy in people’s eyes when they see the decora-tions she creates – it makes it all worthwhile!

Well, we all tout Bianca’s willingness to share so much of her time and her many creative talents, as well as her boundless energy and enthusiasm with our Center! We are so grateful for her ongoing dedication to our Center, to our community, and to creating such beautiful and festive atmospheres for events here. �e fruits of her hard work are enjoyed by so many, over and over again.

Volunteer Extraordinare - Bianca Thomka Back in 2016, Bianca �omka saw an ad for volunteers in the West Seattle Blog and felt that it was a good time to give back to her community, so she responded. Ever since then, she’s been volunteering in a variety of important roles at the Senior Center. She’s assisted our Social Workers with all of the data entry they are required to do, but don’t always have the time for. She’s been an integral member of our kitchen crew, helping to provide a home-cooked meal to those who join us for lunch during the week. She’s even stepped up to take the lead with this crew when the chef has been out sick or on vacation. Bianca’s been so incredibly valued in these roles, it’s hard to believe she found a way to be an even more extraordinary volunteer with her contributions to our monthly Rainbow Bingo fundraiser.

If you’ve ever rounded the corner into Hatten Hall before one of these monthly Rainbow Bingo events and found your jaw drop in awe when catching sight of the amazing decorations, Bianca is o�en the person behind them. Bianca will �nd out the theme of that month’s event and then research decorating options and possibilities online. Once the decorations are decided upon, Bianca will either make them herself or buy them and donate them to the Center.

Making them has included blowing up hundreds of balloons to create columns and to hang from the ceiling, gluing hundreds of colored strips of paper together (in correct rainbow order!) to create looped chains to form a radiating ceiling decoration, cutting out numerous Super Heroes logos on construction paper to hang from the ceiling or to a�x to the walls, fashioning an adorable likeness of Cousin Itt to greet at-tendees at the entrance to the Hall, and so many more. She’s even built a frame to hold a backdrop customized to each of these events!

A little bit about Bianca…She was living in Los Angeles when she decided to relocate to Seattle in order to follow her best friend who had moved to the area earli-er. Soon a�er coming to Seattle, she met her future hus-band at the old Ozzie’s bar on Queen Anne He actually proposed to her on the roo�op of the infamous karaoke bar! �e two of them, along with their dog Dolly, now live in West Seattle where Bianca works part-time for the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

Bianca’s passion is in buying items and reselling them on her Etsy shop and her eBay store. Her online stores specialize in vintage items, co�ee mugs, and unique


Community


Elvis

A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE.

4217 SW Oregon St. 4217 SW Oregon St.

5:30pm Happy HourNo-host bar all evening

5:30-6 pm PHOTOS W/ ELVISCompliments Gail Ann Photography

6:00pm DinnerKahlua Pork

Island Style Rice (Egg, Sausage, & Green Onion)

Coleslaw with PineappleHawaiian RollWatermelon

6:30pm Show

5:30pm Happy Hour5:30pm Happy Hour

Beach

Party

SELLS OUT FAST!Please pre-register at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1.

Featuring Bret Wiggins performing

Elvis’s beach songs

Saturday July 27

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MENU:BBQ Chicken DrumsticksColeslawBaked BeansWatermelon

Luncheon11:30am-12:30 pm11:30am-12:30 pm11:30am-12:30 pm11:30am-12:30 pm

TUESDAY

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Featuring the summery sounds of

STANLEY ALLEYNE’S STEEL DRUM

Sign up at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1.4217 SW Oregon St.

$5 suggested donation for those 60 & over$5 suggested donation for those 60 & over$10 for those under 60

Please RSVP by Mon., July 29!

Summer! It’s Summer! Luncheon


important di�erence between a monitored system and an unmonitored system is cost. �e monitored system adds a monthly fee in addition to the purchase price.

�e third question you should ask is, should you add a fall-detection feature? Some companies o�er this for an additional monthly fee. �ese devices sense when a fall occurs and automatically contact the dispatch center. However, this feature may not work perfectly. It may sometimes detect a fall when there isn’t one, or less likely, it may not detect an actual fall.

When you’ve decided what kind of system you want and actually begin to look at the systems that are available, there are a number of additional questions to ask. What is the monthly cost for the type of system you’ve chosen? Is there a contract, and if so, for how long? Is there a cancellation fee? What is the return policy? Is there an activation fee? What are the non-emergency customer service hours? How long does the battery for the in-home call button last? How long does the mobile unit battery last?

Once you’ve made your decision and had your system installed, you can feel assured that in case of a medical emergency you’ve done everything possible to ensure that professional assistance will arrive quickly to assist you.

If you live alone, you have probably worried what would happen to you if you fall or have a medical emergency and you’re either not near your phone or you are unable to use it. A medical alert device that you wear on your wrist or around your neck can literally be a lifesaver in a medical emergency. �ese buttons don’t prevent emergencies, of course, but you may feel reassured that if you have an emergency, you simply press a call button and you are put in touch with a dispatcher who can summon emergency help or call a friend or family member of your choice.

�ere are so many options for choosing a medic alert system that it’s a good idea to take plenty of time to choose the system that’s right for you and your particular needs. �ere are a few important questions to ask yourself when you begin to shop for a medical alert system.

First, do you want a home-based or mobile system? Originally, medical alert systems were designed to work inside the home with a landline. Your system can still be set up to work with your landline. However, many companies now o�er a home-based system that works with a cellular network, since many people no longer have a landline. If you don’t leave your home very o�en, a home-based system could be a good op-tion for you. However, a mobile system allows you to use your system at home or when you are away from home and have a fall or other medical emergency.

�e second question you should ask is, should your system be monitored or not? A monitored system connects to a 24/7 line sta�ed by trained dispatchers. An unmonitored system allows you to contact friends or family on a programmed emergency call list. An

Toni’s Tips


ONGOING WEEKLY GROUP

■ Aging WellMondays ($5 Sug. Donation) ............ 1pm - 2pmFacilitated by Holly McNeill, MSW LICSWAre you feeling challenged by changes in your health, relationships, housing, mobility, or income? Looking for ways to make new connections, communicate, increase self-esteem, manage anxiety, cultivate acceptance? Share stories, learn coping strategies, give and receive support. We have occasional community speakers on a variety of relevant topics. All sharing is con�dential.

■ Food Bank at the CenterTuesdays ......................................... 10-10:15am Free - open to all Alhadeff RoomLine starting @ 8:30am or drop in on a �rst come/�rst served basis. Bring your own bags, none supplied. Non-perishable food donations always welcomed!

■ Foot Care Appointments Thursdays .......................................... 9am -4pm $25 / $35 non-membersProfessional pedicure (toenails cleaned and trimmed). Bring a small towel. By Appointment Only: Call 206-932-4044 ext.1 for an appointment. Cancellations must be made by 4pm Wednesday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Scholarships available!

■ Dental Hygiene with Jan Loder RDHJuly 12 & Aug 9 ........................ by appointmentHealthy Pearls for Seniors is a low cost dental hygieneprogram, including preventive dental cleanings done here at the Center by appointment on select Fridays. Pick up an application at the reception desk, then call Jan Loder RDH to set up your appointment. Contact information will be on the forms.

■ Regain Your Balance with Erik LaSeurFridays ................................................. 9-9:45am $7 / $10 non-membersNo class July 5 or 12.Are you afraid of falling? Are you finding it more difficult to get in and out of a chair? Explore easier ways to move your body and regain your sense of balance. Sign up at the front desk. Drop-ins welcome.

ONGOING MONTHLY GROUPS

■ Low Vision Support GroupOpen to all people dealing with vision problems, we share tips on managing our lives with vision loss, share resources, and support one another. Facilitated by Holly McNeill, MSW LICSW

On hiatus in July and August. Will return in September

■ Caregiver Support GroupWednesdays, July 24 & Aug 28 .......... 3-4:30pmFacilitated by Daria Sawochka of Sound Generations Caregiver Support Program. Come share your challeng-es, frustrations, successes with other caregivers who “get it.” �e experience exchange among caregivers will provide you with free peer support on a monthly basis and might just give you an energy boost to keep you at your best. If you are interested in this group and have questions, call Holly at 206.932.4044 x2.

■ Diabetic Support Group Thursdays, July 25 & Aug 22 ......... 3:30-4:30pmOur speaker for August will be Christy Go� who is a registered dietitian nutritionist and graduate from the master’s program at Bastyr University. Her training and experience come from individual counseling as a clinical dietitian, as a dietitian with a federal program, health presentations, and nutrition education currently at Paci�c Medical Centers. She is President of the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association. She will discuss a variety of issues related to nutrition for diabetics and answer any questions. All diabetics and friends and family of diabetics are welcome to attend.Please call Toni Ameslav, MSW 206.932.4044 x9 for more information.

Health & Wellness


Health & Wellness

■ Mindfulness, Meditation, and MoreThursdays .................................... 10am to 11amFive class punch card - $35 members $40 non-members or Drop-in rate $8�is is an ongoing class. Explore mindfulness, meditation, stress reduction and other empowering strategies and how they can be applied in daily life. �ese simple and subtle practices invite us to patiently retrain our bodies and minds to establish a more regulated nervous system. �is class blends instruction, activities, discussion, and practices of mindfulness and meditation. �e support of a facilitator is bene�cial in developing a personal practice and to ask questions and learn from experience.

Instructor Kate Jarvis, MIT (Master in Teaching). Founder of Practice Seattle, an organization dedicated to daily practices, peace and service, Kate is a student of awareness practice, a certi�ed yoga instructor, and has studied with Jack Korn�eld, Tara Brach, Cheri Huber, Mindful Schools and more.

DID YOU KNOW?

�e Senior Center of West Seattle has not one, but two social workers! Holly McNeill works Monday through �ursday and Toni Ameslav works �ursday and Friday. Both have extensive experience working with older adults on issues including housing, Social Security, Medicaid, �nancial issues, depression, family issues, and more. All services are free and totally con�dential. Please call either of them to make an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you. Holly is at 206.932.4044 x2 and Toni is at x9.

■ EnhanceFitness Exercise ClassesMondays ....................................... 8am and 9amWednesdays ................................. 8am and 9amFridays .......................................... 8am and 9amNOW two classes to choose from!Innovative and fun strength-training classes using wrist and ankle weights, aerobics, balance, and stretching. �is class is free to Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage members and some Silver and Fit providers. Check eligibility with your insurance company. Instructor: Maria Dowell. $3 per class.

■ Gentle Yoga, Drop-in with Cindy Pope Mondays ....................................... 9:30-10:30am Wednesdays ................................. 9:30-10:30am $5 / $8 non-members, Chair and standing postures – no �oor-sitting. Improve breathing, posture, �exibility, balance, and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose and comfortable clothing.

■ Chair Massage by Erik LaSeurFridays ..........................................10am-1:30pm $7 / $10 non-members, No massage on July 5 or July 1220 minute appointments. Register at front desk. Enjoy a relaxing neck & back massage while seated. Requires advance registration. Call 206 932 4044 x1 to sign-up.


Bingo, Cards, Games, Music, Stitching

■ Line Dancing with Yvonne Martin Thursdays ................................ 10:45 - 11:45am$3 members / $4 non-members Everyone is welcome, from novice to advanced. You do not need a partner. It’s great exercise and fun!

■ NW Accordion Society On hiatus July and AugustEnjoy great music for listening and dancing at the Northwest Accordion Society socials from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and admission is $5 at the door.

Questions? Call John Giuliani at 425-255-2121 or Birgit Ages at 206-947-8393.

■ Drumming CircleMondays .................................................... 3-4pm$3 suggested donation Experience relaxation, energy and well-being when you join our drumming circle. No experience necessary. Drums and/or rattles provided but if you have your own please bring them. Led by Kenny Mandell.

■ HardangerTuesdays ....................................... 10am - Noon$1 members / $2 non-members Hardanger is Norwegian embroidery that dates further back than the 1700s. Come check out this traditional cra�. Newcomers always welcome!

■ West Seattle Quilters Mondays, July 1 & 15 ..................................7pmMonday, Aug 5 & 19 ......................................7pmRegular meetings include special projects such as Block of the Month, Mystery Quilts, or Group Charity Projects. �ere is always Show & Tell and members share advice on members’ projects.

■ Play Bingo! Fridays ................................................11am-2:30No Bingo on July 12 Checkin at 10:45. $6 buy-in with break for lunch. Everyone welcome. First time? Come early.

■ Alki Duplicate Bridge Club Mondays ....................................... 10:30-2:30pm Wednesdays ................................. 10:30-2:30pmShort break for lunch between 12:00 and 12:30. Call Nick Tipton at 206-484-3303 for space availability.

■ Bridge for Fun Wednesdays ................................ 9am - 11:30am$1 members / $2 non-members

■ CribbageTuesdays .............................................. 12:30pm$1 members / $2 non-members

■ Mah Jongg: American VersionWednesdays ......................................... 1pm-3pm$1 members / $2 non-members Stimulate your brain! Play this ancient Chinese tile game that is similar to the card game Rummy. Meet new people and have fun. Beginners and all levels are welcome.

■ Monday PinochleMondays ....................................... 9:30 -12:30pm $2 members / $3 non-members No partner needed!

■ Thursday Pinochle Thursdays ......................................... Noon -3pm$2 members / $3 non-members No partner needed!

■ Ukulele, Sing-Along Mondays ............................................ 1 - 2:30pm$1 members / $2 non-members Open to all musicians and singers

■ Sing-AlongWednesday, July 24.................................. 5-6pm Wednesday, Aug 28 .................................. 5-6pm�e sing-along group would love to have additional voices. No experience necessary! Michael Harris, leading the group in songs from the 20’s-current. Song books provided. You are invited to come and join the fun! Questions? Call Holly McNeill at 206-932-4044 x 2.


■ Watercolor Meet Up Mondays ..............................................11am-1pm $2 suggested donationDo you draw, sketch, or paint with watercolor, inks, or acrylic? If so, you can join an informal group of paint-ers each Monday for a two hour open studio meet up. Painters bring their own subject matter and materials to share ideas and tips with other creatives. Drop in when convenient and join us!

■ Ham Radio Jam Monday, July 1 ............................6pm to 7:30pmMeet with members of the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club and �nd out how Amateur Radio can bene�t you, your loved ones, and your community. For more details, email [email protected].

■ West Seattle Writing GroupWednesdays, - July 3 & 17 ..............11am-Noon Wednesdays, August 7 & 21 ............11am-Noon $1 members / $2 non-membersWrite for your family or for yourself. Share stories in a comfortable environment with fellow writers o�ering comments and encouragement. Facilitated by Natalie Bumgardner.

■ Current Events Discussion Group July 18 ....................................3:30pm to 4:30pmAugust 1 & 15.........................3:30pm to 4:30pmIf you are an avid follower of the daily news and would like to discuss current events with others, we have a new group for you! �is group will meet the �rst and third Fridays of each month to share information and opinions about the news. Facilitated by Toni Ameslav, one of our social workers.

Computer, Art, Radio, Writing Call (206) 932-4044 x1 to register

FREE! Computer Classes with Seattle Public Library at the CenterCall 206.932.4044 x l to register or sign up at the front desk.

Computer classes are on hiatus in July and August and will return in September.

■ Burke Dykes Computer Center Mon-Fri ....................................... 8:30am-4:45pmCheck your email, surf the web or play some games! PCs and printer available for member use. Special thanks to our own Burke Dykes and the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund for support in upgrading our computer lab.

■ Computer AssistanceBy AppointmentDo you have a computer problem that you need help with? Let us help you solve your computer issues. �ere is no charge. Call 206-932-4044 x 1 to arrange for one-on-one time!

■ Artist GroupThursdays ..................................................2-5pmSuggested donation $2 members$3 non-members If you do beadwork, paint in any/all of the many water medias, do collage, mixed media, bookmaking, doll making, embroidery, knitting, crocheting or are looking for a place to learn a bit more or to explore another art form– come join us! It’s going to be fun! Contact Linda at 206-755-1472 or [email protected] for more info.


■ The Art of Taking Better PhotographsTuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 ........ 6pm-7:30pmFour-class series $30 for members / $40 for nonmembersMost of us carry cameras in our pockets capturing our friends, families and items of interest but do they always turn out? Join Debi Ayres in a hands-on 4-week session to learn about composition, lighting, a fun photo scavenger hunt, and more. Bring a camera you know how to use, as this class doesn’t cover camera functionality, and be ready to try out what you learn. Classes require a minimum of 10 participants, each with their own camera. Open to ages 10 and up, though anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Debi with questions or to register at [email protected] or at 253.312.9486.

About the Instructor: Street Photographer Debi Ayres has been capturing life before her since childhood. She is described as having a unique gi� for photographing, not of people or things, but of experiences. Debi has created table top books for fellow travelers, worked with ARAS Foundation, and has captured a memorial service and a retirement party.

■ QigongMondays ............................................... 2pm-3pmBeginning August 5 $5 members / $7 nonmembersCome explore and experience the calming physical and mental health bene�ts of the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong (pronounced ‘chee gung’). Balancing your qi, or vital life force energy, has been shown to reduce stress, improve balance and mental clarity, prevent illness, and provide better sleep and more energy. �is class will include instruction and practical application of mental focus, gentle movements, breathing, and meditation techniques. All activities are easily learned and adaptable to all students’ physical needs and can be practiced while lying down, seated, or standing. No special equipment nor experience necessary. Taught by Spring Forest Qigong Certi�ed Qigong Trainer of the Year for 2018, Terry Leers. Drop-ins are welcome, as well as those of all ages. For more information or to sign up, please contact Terry at 206.999.5381 or [email protected].

Photography, Qigong


Seniors Soaring

Learn how to age well & maintain your health

Connect with other seniors of color

Share your stories, ideas & knowledge

Grow relationships across cultures & generations

Celebrate senior diversity … & more!

Senior Center of West Seattle4217 S.W. Oregon Street

Seattle, WA 98116

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10-11am

SENIORSSENIORS

Share your stories

Grow relationships

Celebrate senior diversity

SENIORS OF COLORSENIORSSENIORSSENIORS

Please RSVP by calling 206.932.4044 x1.

Leave your contact information for Bettie Williams-Watson, group facilitator.

Are you a senior of color, age 50 plus?

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Taste of Mexico

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Plus RAFFLE PRIZES!FREE to members w/ August birthdays!

Tuesday 11:30am-12:30 pm

Aug. 27 MENU

Mexican Barbacoa BeefRice & Beans

Deluxe Green Salad with Lemon Agave Dressing

Roasted Zucchini & CornChurros

Sign up at the Front Desk or call 206.932.4044 x1.

4217 SW Oregon St.

Please RSVP by Mon., August 26!

$5 suggested donation for those 60 & over

$10 for those under 60

ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED

Taste of

Luncheon11:30am-12:30 pm MEXICO


A $4 Donation is suggested for seniors 60 and over. Persons under 60 can enjoy a

meal for $10.


A $4 Donation is suggested for seniors 60 and over. Persons under 60 can enjoy

a meal for $10.


July 38:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Writing Group1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Intermezzo6:00 Dance Time

July 108:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Low Vision - Hiatus1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Will There Really Be a Morning Part 1July 178:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Writing Group1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Will There Really Be a Morning Part 2July 248:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Impact3:00 Caregiver Support Group5:00 Sing-Along

July 318:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Stand-In

July 18:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along3:00 Drumming Circle6:00 Ham Radio7:00 Quilters

July 88:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along3:00 Drumming Circle

July 158:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge 11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along3:00 Medicare 101 Workshop3:00 Drumming Circle7:00 Quilters

July 22 8:00 EnhanceFitness8:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along3:00 Drumming Circle

July 298:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along3:00 Drumming Circle

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYJuly 28:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus11:00 Coffee Time with Vets11:00 Medicare Help/SHIBA by Appt12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group7:00 Legal Clinic

July 98:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt7:00 Legal Clinic

July 16 Tuesday8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group

July 23 Emerald Queen8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt7:00 Legal Clinic

July 30 Birthday Luncheon8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español8:30 Seniors of Color Soaring Group10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus11:30 It’s Summer! Luncheon12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group2:00 Legal Consultations7:00 Legal Clinic


July 11Foot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness 10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group6:00 Second Thursday OUT! - Hiatus

July 18Foot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Seniors of Color Group10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Brain Injury Support Group1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Current Events Group

July 25Foot Care by Appointment10:00 MIndfulness10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Diabetic Support Group

July 58:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness10:00 US World History- Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies

Mindwalk

July 12Dental Hygiene by Appointment8:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness11:00 No Bingo10:00 US World History- Hiatus12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies

Cover Girl

July 198:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History- Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies

Planet of the Apes

July 268:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History- Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies

The Lost Weekend

THURSDAY FRIDAY

July 4 Closed


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

August 58:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along2:00 Qigong - New!3:00 Drumming Circle6:00 Ham Radio7:00 Quilters

August 128:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along2:00 Qigong - New!3:00 Drumming CircleAugust 198:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along2:00 Qigong - New!3:00 Drumming Circle7:00 QuiltersAugust 268:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:30 Pinochle9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Watercolor Meet-up1:00 Aging Well1:00 Ukulele Sing-along2:00 Qigong - New!3:00 Drumming Circle

August 68:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus11:00 Coffee Time with Vets11:00 Medicare Help/SHIBA by Appt12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group6:00 Photography - New!7:00 Legal Clinic

August 138:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus12:45 Book Reading Group12:30 Cribbage3:00 Medicare 101 Workshop3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt6:00 Photography - New!7:00 Legal Clinic

August 208:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group6:00 Photography - New!

August 27 Emerald Queen Birthday Luncheon8:30-2 Sea Mar - Actividades en Español10:00 Food Bank10:00 Hardanger10:30 German Class - Hiatus11:30 Celebrate Mexico! Luncheon12:30 Cribbage12:45 Book Reading Group2:00 Legal Consultations3:30 Elder & Estate Law by Appt6:00 Photography - New!7:00 Legal Clinic

August 78:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Writing Group1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies The Blue Dahlia6:00 Dance Time

August 148:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge1:00 Low Vision- Hiatus1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Big Night

August 218:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge11:00 Writing Group1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Alice

August 288:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Bridge for Fun9:30 Gentle Yoga10:30 Duplicate Bridge1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Armored Car Robbery3:00 Caregiver Support Group5:00 Sing-Along


THURSDAY FRIDAY August 2

8:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History - Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Tonight and Every Night

August 9Dental Hygiene by Appointment8:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History - Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies The Heiress

August 168:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History - Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies The Country Girl

August 238:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History - Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Goldfinger

August 308:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 EnhanceFitness9:00 Regain your Balance10:00 Chair Massage10:00 US World History - Hiatus11:00 Bingo12:30 Film History1:00 Terry’s Greatest Movies Along Came Jones

August 1Foot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness10:00 Seniors of Color Group 10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Current Events Group

August 8Foot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group6:00 Second Thursday OUT! - Hiatus

August 15 ThursdayFoot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Seniors of Color Group10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Brain Injury Support Group1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Current Events GroupAugust 22 ThursdayFoot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness 10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Diabetic Support Group

August 29Foot Care by Appointment10:00 Mindfulness 10:45 Line Dancing12:00 Pinochle12:00 Lions Club Luncheon1:00 Conversational Spanish - Hiatus2:00 Artists Group3:30 Diabetic Support Group


Services

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■ Legal Assistance - Elder Law & Estate Planning with John Llewellyn, Attorney at Law Tuesdays, May 14 & 28 ............ By AppointmentTuesdays, June 11 & 25 .......... By AppointmentFREE 20 minute consultations. Appointments start at 10am Call front desk to make appointment: 206-932-4044 x1.

■ Community / Neighborhood Legal ClinicTuesdays, July 2, 9, 23, 30 ........Starting at 7pmTuesdays, August 6, 13, 27 .......Starting at 7pmPlease call between the hours of 9am and noon to set up your appointment at 206-267-7070. Sponsored by King County Bar Association.

�e Neighborhood Legal Clinics provide FREE 30 min-ute consultations with an attorney. Attorneys determine whether the client has a legal problem, suggest possi-ble options, and provide appropriate referrals. �ese attorneys will not represent you in court. NLC attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.

■ Medicare Help with Lee Rockoff, SHIBA RepresentativeTuesday, July 2 Tuesday, August 6Starting at 11amMedicare Insurance Advisor. Call front desk to make appointment: 206-932-4044 x1.

■ Inquiring Minds Book Reading/Discussion Group Tuesdays .............................................12:45-2pmNew time: includes 15 minutes for discussion$1 members / $2 non-members“City of Peace” by Henry G. BrintonCity of Peace is a gripping and fast-paced mystery that will engage people politically and spiritually, leaving them with fresh insight into how they can overcome polarizing divisions among people of di�ering cultures and faiths.

■ Conversational Spanish On hiatus July and August, but will show one Spanish movie a month. Date and time TBD. Will resume September 29 $2 members / $4 non-members

¡Hola y bienvenidos a la clase conversacional de español! Sharing, speaking and writing in Spanish each week. Plus short lessons in Hispanic cultures and visits to Hispanic restaurants. �e participants’ Spanish speaking ability ranges from �uent to newbie. Ours is a supportive and collaborative group. Drop-ins are most welcome. �e class is facilitated by Suzanne Du�y-Kane, retired World Languages Educator.

■ German Class On hiatus July and August, will resume in September$2 members / $4 non-membersAnn Root, a native German speaker, has taught o�cers and enlisted men at the Army Education Center in Illesheim near Nurnberg.

■ US World History - Western and Central Europe since 1945: Unity or Disunity? Part IIOn hiatus July and August

■ Legal Consultations with Heather de Vrieze Tuesdays, July 9, 23 ............................ 2pm-4pmTuesdays, August 13, 27 ..................... 2pm-4pmFREE 20 minute consultations. Call front desk to make appointment: 206-932-4044 x1.

Language, Reading, Community College, Legal Assistance


Fridays at 1pm, Nucor Room$1 members / $2 Non-members

Wednesdays at 1pm, Nucor Room$1 members / $2 Non-members

Terry’s “Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of” & Free Popcorn!

•Wed. July 3: Intermezzo (1939)-Ingrid Bergman, Leslie Howard, Cecil Kellaway-(70m) ****•Wed. July 10: Will �ere Really be a Morning? Pt. 1 (1983)-Susan Blakely, Lee Grant, John Heard, Royal Dano-(90m) ****•Wed. July 17: Will �ere Really be a Morning? Pt. 2 (90m) ****•Wed. July 24: Impact (1949)-Brian Donleavy, Helen Walker, Charles Coburn, Ella Raines, Anna May Wong-(111m) ***•Wed. July 31: Stand-In (1937)-Leslie Howard, Joan Blondell, Humphrey Bogart, Jack Carson-(91m) ***•Wed. Aug. 7: �e Blue Dahlia (1946)-Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard da Silva, Hugh Beaumont-(99m) ****•Wed. Aug. 14: Big Night (1996)-Stanley Tucci, Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Allison Janney-(107m) ****•Wed. Aug. 21: Alice (1990)-Mia Farrow, Joe Mategna, William Hurt, Elle Macpherson-(106m) ***•Wed. Aug. 28: Armored Car Robbery (1949)-Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Steve Brodie-(68m) ****

•Fri. July 5: Mindwalk (199)-Liv Ullmann, Sam Waterston, John Heard, Ione Skye-(110m) ****•Fri. July 12: Cover Girl (1942)-Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, Phil Silvers, Eve Arden-(107m) ***•Fri. July 19: Planet of the Apes (1968)-Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, James Whitmore, Linda Harrison-(112m) **** •Fri. July 26: �e Lost Weekend (1945)-Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Howard da Silva, Frank Faylen-(101m) ****•Fri. Aug. 2: Tonight and Every Night (1945)-Rita Hayworth, Janet Blair, Lee Bowman-(92m) ***•Fri. Aug. 9: �e Heiress (1949)-Olivia de Havilland, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Cli�, Miriam Hopkins-(115m) ****•Fri. Aug. 16: �e Country Girl (1954)-Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, William Holden-(104m) ****•Fri. Aug. 23: Gold�nger (1964)-Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Frobe, Bernard Lee-(111m) ****•Fri. Aug. 30: Along Came Jones (1945)-Loretta Young, Gary Cooper, William Demarest, Dan Duryea-(90m) ***


■ SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATIONSOUND STEPS WALKING AND HIKING PROGRAMSExplore Seattle on foot, meet new friends, and stay in shape! Join a Sound Steps weekly walking group, monthly hike, training program, or special event! Beginners welcome.

Lincoln Park Sound Steps WalkMondays, 10 – 11:15 am Lincoln Park, FREE3 miles, some hills, natural and paved surface trails alongPuget Sound. Meet at the center of the north parking lot.Register quarterly, please.

Roxhill Park Sound Steps WalkFridays, 9 am – 10 am, FREEJoin the Roxhill Park Champions for a walk on the Longfellow Creek Trail, on a .5 mile loop – stop there or continue on for another for 1 mile total. Roxhill Park and the Wetlands require regular attention to help the wildlife and plant life thrive. Help keep the park and trails clean as we walk – bring gloves and/or trash bags (optional). Register quarterly, please.

Cedar Butte HikeMonday, 7/8 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $251.75 forested miles to the summit with views north up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Mount Si, Mount Teneri�e, Green Mountain, Russian Butte, and Mailbox Peak are all visible on a clear day. 3.5 miles and 900 feet of eleva-tion gain. Register in advance with #20745

Bridal Veil Falls HikeMonday, 8/5 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $30Feel the wet spray and awesome power of the waterfall at the halfway point as you look up a 100-foot rock face and see the namesake veil. Expect stream crossings, multiple stairways, and 1000 feet of elevation gain. Four miles out and back, and stunning! Register in advance with #20741.

Sound Stepswww.seattle.gov/parks/�nd/sound-steps-(50)Questions: [email protected] or 206-684-4664

■ SPECIAL EVENTS WITH LIFELONG RECREATION SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION

Field Trip: Seattle Aquarium & Waterfront - Intergenerational $11 (21195) �ursday, 7/18, 9:45am-2:45p.m.With over 18,000 square feet to explore in the aquarium and a changing Seattle waterfront landscape, you’re in for a real treat. Activity fee includes aquarium admission and special guided tour. School’s OUT, so the grandkids are invited too! Following the tour, explore the waterfront and have lunch specials on your own.

Field Trip: Restorative Hike & Outlet Shopping $21(21198) �ursday, 8/8, 9:45am-3:45p.m.We’re combining the best of two worlds- nature and shopping! Enjoy the short, restorative hike of Franklin Falls, then ride to the North Bend Premium Outlets to score some deals. Please brown bag it or bring money for lunch on your own at the mall. In total, we’ll have 2-hours at the mountain and 1 ½ hours at the outlets.

Field Trip: Blueberry Pick & Lake Hills Greenbelt Explore $18(21200) �ursday, 8/22, 9:45am-2:45p.m.Your trip begins with a stop for fresh, local produce at the Lake Hills Farm Produce Stand. We’ll then walk 1.0 mile through the scenic walking paths of Lake Hills Greenbelt, including the Bellevue Urban Garden (BUG), with some of the most amazing, grassroots gardening viewable on the eastside. Last, take part in a 1-hr “you-pick berries” experience at Larsen Lake- a no-pesticide farm. All this happens in the Lake Hills Greenbelt- some of the most fertile land in Western Washington. �e vans will be positioned to carry your picked berries and purchases. Walking shoes required. Trails are �at and easy to walk. Bring money for berry picking and cash for the produce stand. We’re planning downtime for a picnic and 3-hours outdoors, so bring outdoor essentials and a brown bag lunch.

SW LIFELONG RECREATIONGo to Seattle Parks and Recreation’s new online registration so�ware at www.seattle.gov/parks. Sign in, or create an account, choose your programs and pay online.

Lifelong Recreation, Seattle Parks & Recreation


Services


• FREE hearing clinic • Hearing screen, batteries, cleaning. May 19 and June 14 at Senior Center. Please make appointment call 206-551-0973.

• Alterations • Kim’s Alterations Legs getting shorter? Jackets getting larger? Need decorator pillows? Curtains need to be shorter? Sorry! No zippers. Call for estimates 206-307-4143

• Items Wanted • Old Boeing, NASA, space related collectibles, manuals, models, photos, documentation. Call Mike at 206-660-8289

Wanted: Buying old radios, ham, tubes, parts, stereo, Hi-Fi, and complete collections - working or not. Cash paid. Call Mike at 206-660-8289

• Minor Home Repair • Minor Home Repair program provided by Sound Generations. Call 206-448-5751.

• Real Estate • West Seattle Real Estate Agent special-izing in helping seniors with all the moving and selling details. Jen Shaughnessy, John L. Scott 206-399-6586

• Senior Assistance • Pathways Information & Assistance, Caregiver advocates available to support you in navigating the maze of services available. 206-448-3110 www.soundgenerations.org

HYDE Shuttle 206-727-6262 Call for transportation, Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm. FREE door to door service to a friend’s home, shopping, doctors appointments, or to the Senior Cen-ter! Provided by Sound Generations.

VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATIONNeed a ride to a medical or dental appointment?Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation program can help! Advance appointment required.206.448.5815

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYCircle of Singles is looking for a new leader! �is person will organize outings and communicate that information with the Center. If you’d like to do this, please contact Cherie at [email protected] or 206.932.4044 x3.

HELP FOR STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERSAre you a homeowner who is worried about

paying your property taxes? Are you finding it difficult to keep up with your mortgage payment? Does your home need grab bars or major repairs,

but you can’t afford them? There are many programs in King County that offer help to seniors struggling to make ends meet and remain in their

homes. The Washington Homeownership Resource Center’s (WHRC) toll-free Homeowner-ship Hotline can help you sort through the options

and get connected to the best resources for you based on your specific needs and circumstances.As the official Homeownership Hotline for the

state of Washington, WHRC connects homeowners across the state with mortgage default counseling, HECM reverse mortgage

counseling, tax lien foreclosure prevention, legal aid, property tax assistance, home repair assistance, debt management counseling, and other supports. Our experienced and knowledgeable Hotline staff are available to answer your questions from 8:30

AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Interpre-tation service is available in over 200 languages.

Call us today at 1-877-894-HOME.

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SAVE THE DATES:DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE!

• Elvis Beach Party Tribute with Bret Wiggins, Saturday, July 27, doors open @ 5:30pm

• It’s Summer! Luncheon, Tuesday, July 30 @ 11:30am

• New Qigong Classes Begin, Monday, August 5 @2pm

• New Photography Series Begins, Tuesday, August 6 @ 6pm

• Taste of Mexico Luncheon, Tuesday, August 27 @ 11:30am

Pre-register at the front desk or call 206-932-4044 x1.

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