Lectures & Workshops
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Wellness Coaching Circle
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Becky Johnson, a certified health and wellness coach, for a supportive group focused on building healthy habits, boosting overall well-being and staying inspired in daily life. Each week includes guided conversation, simple self-discovery activities and easy practices that help you feel your best—one small step at a time. Come as you are and discover what wellness and inspired living mean to you in this special six-week course. Class size is limited to 12. (no…
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Gun Violence Focus Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesYour opinion is needed! You are invited to join a focus group to review and critique a presentation about the impact of firearms in communities. Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Foundation (GAGVF) designed a presentation for seniors to share useful information about gun storage, guns and mental health and guns in school. Your voice is important.
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Wellness Coaching Circle
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Becky Johnson, a certified health and wellness coach, for a supportive group focused on building healthy habits, boosting overall well-being and staying inspired in daily life. Each week includes guided conversation, simple self-discovery activities and easy practices that help you feel your best—one small step at a time. Come as you are and discover what wellness and inspired living mean to you in this special six-week course. Class size is limited to 12. (no…
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Magpie – A Collection of Poems
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Washington native Jennifer Carrasco as she reads from Magpie – A Collection of Poems. Jennifer spent many years in Southeast Asia working as an educator and professional painter, as well as having been an artist-in-residence in different locations around the world. In her words, “Now I am where I need to be, and I have gathered up the poems and some of the drawings/paintings I have been creating over my lifetime to present in…
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Safe and Secure: Protecting Yourself from Scams and Fraud
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesKun Yu from Bank of America will give a presentation designed specifically for older adults who want to learn how to recognize, prevent and protect themselves from fraud and scams. With the rise of online and phone scams, it’s important to understand the tactics used by fraudsters and how to stay one step ahead. You’ll learn about the different types of scams including phishing, identity theft and financial fraud and discover practical strategies to protect…
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Wellness Coaching Circle
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Becky Johnson, a certified health and wellness coach, for a supportive group focused on building healthy habits, boosting overall well-being and staying inspired in daily life. Each week includes guided conversation, simple self-discovery activities and easy practices that help you feel your best—one small step at a time. Come as you are and discover what wellness and inspired living mean to you in this special six-week course. Class size is limited to 12. (no…
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Social Security Benefits
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThe Social Security benefits filing process can be a daunting and confusing experience. Take part in this group question-and-answer session where we discuss various rules and filing strategies for Social Security retirement, spousal and survivor’s benefits, as well as the basics of Medicare enrollment. Led by David Carvalho, a retired Social Security Claims Specialist with 20 years of agency experience who is now working as a Social Security Benefits Advisor.
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AARP Smart Driver
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesMedical conditions, certain medications and age-related physical changes can increase the risk of injury and crashes among older drivers. It is critically important that older drivers make driving safely a personal priority. Our ability to drive is affected by changes in ourselves, our vehicles and the roads we drive on. Think of this course as a step to continue to build your knowledge of safe driving practices. Class size is limited to 12. $20 AARP…
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Wellness Coaching Circle
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Becky Johnson, a certified health and wellness coach, for a supportive group focused on building healthy habits, boosting overall well-being and staying inspired in daily life. Each week includes guided conversation, simple self-discovery activities and easy practices that help you feel your best—one small step at a time. Come as you are and discover what wellness and inspired living mean to you in this special six-week course. Class size is limited to 12. (no…
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Backyard Birding
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesLong-time birder Richard Lazeres will give us an introduction to winter sea ducks and other birds you are likely to see along the West Seattle waterfront.