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An elderly man with white hair and glasses is using a computer in a room with several workstations. Another man is seated and working at a computer in the background.

Burke Dykes Computer Lab

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

Use our Windows computers to check email, surf the internet, search online resources and access popular software like Microsoft Office. If you want assistance while using our computers, sign up for one-on-one help with our Digital Navigation service. 

Person meditating with hands resting on knees, thumb and forefinger touching, seated in a cross-legged position, wearing white clothes, with a silver ring on one finger.

Meditation Class

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

This class will explore a variety of ways to make friends with our minds. Each week will include on-the-spot practice, a review of what has been covered, as well as discussion of the results. The goal is to develop and deepen the skills needed to be more present and relaxed.

A green bowl of creamy vegetable soup garnished with parsley sits next to a slice of bread and a spoon on a green plate.

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. 

Actividades En Español Con El Apoyo De Sea Mar Community Health Center’s Staff / Sea Mar Activities In Spanish

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

El Personal de Sea Mar le da la bienvenida a todos los miembros para disfrutar de un día completo de actividades divertidas, socialización, almuerzo, información, asistencia y recursos en Español. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a Yanin Diaz: yanindiaz@sea.m.archc.org o 206-227-6025. We welcome all members of the Latinx community for a full day of activities, social time, lunch information, assistance and resources. For more info, contact Yanin Diaz: yanindiaz@sea.m.archc.org or 206-227-6025. Martes…

A group of seniors participate in an indoor exercise class, with some raising their arms and others smiling. Shelves and stacked chairs are visible in the background.

Get Moving!

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

Physical therapist Sherryl DeVries leads this multi-level variety workout class designed for everyone, especially for people with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Exercises will include big movement, cardio, weight training, dance movement and boxing. All movements can be modified with a chair.

A group of senior women engaged in a discussion around a table, one holding papers with pictures and text. The backdrop, reminiscent of an ESL class in West Seattle, features chairs and a whiteboard.
Event Series English as a Second Language (ESL) Class

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class

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

Foreign language speakers are paired with volunteers who give one-to-one English lessons to practice their pronunciation as well as their comprehension skills. The group has a lot of fun getting to know each other and making new friends. To volunteer or for info: Jerie Milici: jerie.milici@gmail.com.

A collection of books including "Beginner's German" and other guides on language and skills. The German book cover shows a person skiing and landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate.
Event Series Conversational German

Conversational German

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

Come speak German with native speakers and make new friends at this informal weekly gathering at Margie’s Café. Begleiten Sie Uns! 

Three women are seated at a table, focusing on their weaving projects using yarn and cardboard looms. Scissors and other crafting supplies, possibly even an auto draft tool, are scattered across the table.

Exploring Art Class

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

Explore, learn and create art using a variety of techniques and materials, from watercolor and acrylic paint to pastels and pen and ink.  

A red ceramic mug filled with coffee sits on a wooden table next to an open book and a white piece of paper.
Event Series Coffee With Vets

Coffee With Vets

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

Local veterans enjoy coffee and conversation, then stay for lunch! This is a great opportunity to get to know other veterans and hear stories about their time in the military and chat about other topics.

Two plates of food containing rice, vegetables, and a meat dish are placed on a counter. Two people are serving food from trays in the background.

Community Dining

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

We serve a hot meal prepared from scratch by our staff Chef Francisco in a communal setting. Our menu changes every day and is designed to be culturally varied and nutritious. Suggested $5/person ages 60+; required $10 under 60. 

Cribbage

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

If you are a cribbage player, it’s time to meet up and play with other enthusiasts. For info: Jay Fulwider: budandotis@msn.com or 206-257-5599.

A chessboard displays various pieces with a fallen white king surrounded by black pieces, indicating a checkmate.

Chess Club

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

Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? Join us for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise. For info: Conwell Dickey: conwell@conwelld.net.

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Low Vision Group

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

We welcome you to participate in this group to share the challenges of dealing with low vision and receive resources and support. To register contact our social worker, Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 / ext. 2 or joshm@wscenter.org. 

A group of elderly people sits in a circle, playing and tapping on drums in a brightly lit room.

Hand Drumming Workshop

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

Experience relaxation, energy and well-being when you join Kenny Mandell’s popular workshop. No experience necessary. Drums and/or rattles provided, but if you have your own, please bring them. Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

A group of six people dance in pairs in a room with a wooden floor, perfect for line dancing beginners. In the background, there's a refrigerator, clock, and a door. This scene could easily take place in West Seattle's vibrant community spaces.
Event Series Westside Dance With Dean

Westside Dance With Dean

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

Tuesdays, November 12 - December 17 Dust off your dancing shoes for a special six-week dance series. Popular dance Instructor Dean Paton returns with live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & Swing 2. Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing: 7 - 8 p.m. Anyone can swing dance, and this class gives you the foundation plus some great moves. Swing 2: Mixing Foxtrot with Your Swing: 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. Swing dancing and foxtrot go…