Dental Hygiene Clinic

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Get your pearly whites cleaned at The Center by Dental Hygienist Jan Loder-Gaidos, RDH. Pick up an application form at The Center and call Jan’s office at 206-498-4023 to set up an appointment. Estimated fee: $98-126

Fitness For Fun

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Join Sherry, an 18-year veteran instructor, for a class that engages all parts of your body and brain. She will have you moving your body and having fun with upbeat music and easy steps. Every class will be a little different to keep you flexible in mind and body.

Margie’s Café

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Open for coffee, lunch and snacks, Margie’s Café offers a rotating weekly menu of delicious, freshly prepared cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. Prices are à la carte. 

Mobile Phone Learning Communities – (Android devices)

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

There are more than 300 million active mobile phones in use in the U.S. and chances are you’ve got one of them. You probably also have questions about your phone and wish to know how to use it better. Martin, our digital navigator, will start off each session with some insights and tips and then open the group up to discuss questions and issues participants have with their phones.  Android Learning Communities, Fridays, 9:30 - 11:15…

Balance & Strength

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Improve your balance and prevent falls with this interactive class using Feldenkrais Method (TM) of Awareness Through Movement (TM), Tai Chi and Chi Gung exercises. You will learn how to align your posture in standing and sitting and strengthen your lower body and core. We will also work on joint stability and flexibility, breathing and mindfulness—all of which contribute to better balance. We use chairs in this class. All abilities are welcome. 

Hatha Yoga

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Certified yoga instructor Nadine Blinn uses soft versions of poses designed for seniors that are held for longer periods, allowing the body to ease into them. This class includes floor and chair exercises, so please bring a mat. Expect a calm beginning and end with a relaxed pace. Chairs are available for assistance in balancing and pose adaptations. Beginners through experienced yogis are welcome!

Mobile Phone Learning Communities (iPhones)

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

There are more than 300 million active mobile phones in use in the U.S. and chances are you’ve got one of them. You probably also have questions about your phone and wish to know how to use it better. Martin, our digital navigator, will start off each session with some insights and tips and then open the group up to discuss questions and issues participants have with their phones.  Android Learning Communities, Fridays, 9:30 - 11:15…

Scrabble Club

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

Meet up with your friends at Margie’s Café for the ultimate crossword game where every letter counts. It’s fun, engaging and good for your brain.

Book Club for Adventurous Readers

The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle

(Currently full) We will explore it all—fiction, non-fiction, bestsellers, fantasy, sci-fi and young adult literature. Come prepared to share a book recommendation and enjoy lively discussion. These selections are subject to change, based on group decisions and availability of books.