July Calendar
Friday Movies at SESSC
Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2016, 12:30–3:00 p.m.
Southeast Seattle Senior Center, Multipurpose Room
4655 South Holly Street, Seattle
Enjoy a wide variety of movies ranging from the classics like “Casablanca” and “The Wizard of Oz” to modern favorites like “The Lord of the Rings” and “Star Wars.” Popcorn and drinks provided. The movie monitor is Patricia Stonehocker. Suggested donation $2 per person. For more information, call 206-722-0317 or visit www.southeastseattleseniorcenter.org.
Enhanced Fitness: For the LGBTQ Community Age 50+
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, starting July 5, 2016, 3:15 p.m.
Group Health/Capitol Hill
Seattle
Enhanced Fitness classes offer aerobics fitness for LGBTQ seniors. Improve balance and cardiovascular in this low-impact class. Participants may use a chair for support. Standard performance used to measure your progress. Classes run July 5-September 20. A two- or three-day-a-week commitment is recommended for best results. Cost of class is $40. Seattle Parks and Recreation has scholarship money that can pay up to 80 percent of any class for those who meet income requirements. For more information or to register, call Carol Baxter-Clubine at 206-684-4240.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Wednesday, July 6–August 10, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
First Hill, Seattle
This six-week educational series helps family caregivers take care of themselves as they care for their loved ones. Topics include communication, making difficult decisions, managing challenging emotions, and taking action for self-care. We will likely have a number of participants who care for persons living with dementia, although any caregivers are welcome. Class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Contact Mari Becker at the UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center (206-744-2017 or mbecker1@uw.edu).
Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS) Lunch Gatherings
Thursday, July 7, 2016, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Southeast Seattle Senior Center, Social Hall
4655 South Holly Street, Seattle
ALISS, a support, social and political group, meets the first Thursday of every month for lunch (11:30) and a meeting (12:30). Other social events are also planned. The facilitator is Fai Coffin. Free for gathering, suggested donation $3 per person for lunch. For more information, call 206-722-0317 or visit www.southeastseattleseniorcenter.org.
It Takes a Village to Age in Place
Friday, July 8, 2016, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
West Seattle Branch Library
2306 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle
The Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services invites you to attend a special forum on “virtual villages” and aging in place. Our speakers are Judy Kinney, NEST; Denise Klein, Wider Horizons; and Alex Gramps, PNA Village. Each will describe the advantages of “the village model” for people who want to age in the home and community of their choice. Seating is limited to 50. RSVP to Gigi Meinig (gigi.meinig@seattle.gov or 206-684-0652). Want to know more in advance? Read The Village Model: Everyone Has Something to Contribute to Aging in Place (AgeWise King County, August 2015).
Workshop: Accessible Disaster Communications in This Digital Age
Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The 2100 Building
2100 24th Avenue South, Community Rooms A & B, Seattle
If you have a need for successful communication with people with access and functional needs, this free training is for you. The curriculum will combine the Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit with practical information about making your written and digital communications accessible, providing a comprehensive look at communications before, during, and after, emergencies. This information is useful in non-emergent situations as well. The first 50 pre-registered organizations to arrive at the training will receive a free Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit Field Manual ($100 value). All attendees will receive a digital copy, along with other resources. To register, click here. For more information, contact Deborah Witmer (206-684-0712 or Deborah.Witmer@seattle.gov).
Technology Support: For the LGBTQ Community Age 50+
Tuesdays, July 12 & August 9, 2016, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Garfield Community Center
2323 East Cherry Street, Seattle
Get support for your computers, phones, tablets and all things technology! Feel free to bring in your devices and any and all questions that you have about e-mail, video chatting, online searching, smartphones, digital books, and more. This class meets once per month over the summer. Meeting times are the second Tuesday of every month. Tell a friend! Note: We cannot fix broken devices but can teach you how to use working devices. For more information or to register, call Carol Baxter-Clubine at 206-684-4240.
Senior Coffee Hour with Dennis Rockwood, AARP Fraud Fighter Call Center
Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The Central Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Each year Americans lose more than $40 billion to telephone, mail, and Internet fraud. Scammers may offer phony lottery prizes, charities, or investment scams; scare us into thinking our children or grandchildren are in danger and need cash; steal our identities outright; say they’re from the IRS and will have you arrested; and/or ruin our credit and good names overnight. Be informed and stay safe. Learn ways to protect yourself. For questions or to request an accommodation, contact Rowena Rye (206-684-0500 or seniors@seattle.gov).
Smooth Tones A Capella Summer Singing Session
Friday, July 22, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Kent Senior Activity Center, Room 6
600 East Smith Street, Kent
The Kent Senior Activity Center’s own a cappella singing group will perform a collection of songs ranging from old favorites to some classic pieces. The group is directed by Sally Ramsden and coordinated by Kay Payne. No advance reservations required and all seats are free. For more information, including if you’d like to audition, call Helena at 253-856-5164.
“Chairs” on Tour – Original Production by Silver Kite
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Ravenna United Methodist Church
5751 33rd Avenue NE, Seattle
North East Seattle Together (NEST) invites you to come to the Silver Kite Intergenerational Theatre Company’s original production of “Chairs.” Based on the life stories of five cast members (ages 18–71), “Chairs” explores how a common object can spark memories and inspire connections across generations. The five men and women in the cast represent a different decade of life, bringing unique experiences and insights onto the stage. Admission is pay-what-you-will (suggested $5–$20). To RSVP or for more information, contact NEST at 206-525-6378 or info@nestseattle.org.
Northwest Universal Design Council: Accessible Travel & Tourism
Monday, August 15, 2016, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 4th Avenue, Seattle
The Northwest Universal Design Council and community partners invite you to a forum on accessible travel and tourism. Designed with the hospitality industry, cultural institutions, and businesses that enjoy tourist and business traveler support in mind, the event is open to all. Learn not only how to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations but how to provide professional service that will ensure a positive experience for travelers and visitors with disabilities as well as their family members and friends. Free. For more information, visit www.environmentsforall.org or e-mail info@environmentsforall.org.
August Senior Coffee Hour
Thursday, August 18, 2016, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The Central Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Save the date! For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/seniors. For questions or to request an accommodation, contact Rowena Rye (206-684-0500 or seniors@seattle.gov).
Rainbow Bingo Disco Fever
Friday, September 9, 2016, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Southeast Seattle Senior Center
4655 South Holly Street, Seattle
This super-fun fundraiser welcomes all adults for a night of bingo, pandemonium and prizes, including cash. Presented by Ms. Sylvia O’Stayformore at the SESSC. Cost: $25 in advance ($28 day of event), includes dinner and 12 bingo games. For more information, call 206-722-0317 or visit www.southeastseattleseniorcenter.org.
September Senior Coffee Hour
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The Central Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Save the date! For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/seniors. For questions or to request an accommodation, contact Rowena Rye (206-684-0500 or seniors@seattle.gov).
Save the Date: Elder Friendly Futures Conference
Thursday, September 15 & Friday, September 16, 2016
Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood
This two-day gerontology conference for health care providers, community-based professionals, researchers, educators and students with a commitment to healthy aging will feature presentations by Dr. Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, The National Health, Aging, and Sexuality Study: Caring and Aging with Pride over Time; Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging; and Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Themes include shaping the science of health and wellness, visioning connections within age-friendly communities, addressing what it means to be older and underserved, the multiple dimensions of cognitive and mental health, and elder justice and security. For more information, visit https://depts.washington.edu/eff.
Seattle Speaks with Ashton Applewhite about Age Equality
Sunday, September 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
Cornish Playhouse, Seattle Center
201 Mercer Street, Seattle
From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too—until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. This conversation with the author of This Chair Rocks includes local readers sharing favorite passages from the book and a lively Q&A about age bias, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. Three pricing options ($20–$45), with tickets available online (click here). For more information, contact Karen Bystrom at Sound Generations (karenby@soundgenerations.org).
Kent FD CARES Wellness Fair
Thursday, September 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Kent Senior Activity Center
600 East Smith Street, Kent
The annual Kent Fire Department CARES Wellness Fair will continue its annual tradition of offering free flu shots, free health screenings, free blood pressure monitoring, and $1 box lunches. For more information, contact Helena at 253-856-5164 or hreynolds@KentWa.gov.
Rainbow Bingo: It’s Vegas, Baby!
Friday, September 30, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon Street, Seattle
Doors open at 6 p.m. for this fun fundraiser that’s a favorite with West Seattleites and others throughout the region. Presented by Ms. Sylvia O’Stayformore, you’ll have a rip-roaring good time! Cost: $12 for members, $18 for non members, includes 12 bingo games. Food and drink is available for purchase. For more information, visit www.scwestseattle.org.
October Senior Coffee Hour
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The Central Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Save the date! For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/seniors. For questions or to request an accommodation, contact Rowena Rye (206-684-0500 or seniors@seattle.gov).
November Senior Coffee Hour
Thursday, November 16, 2016, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The Central Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Save the date! For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/seniors. For questions or to request an accommodation, contact Rowena Rye (206-684-0500 or seniors@seattle.gov).