Lectures & Workshops
Events
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Chasing Coral
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis Earth Day, dive into the deep with us for a special screening of “Chasing Coral.” A daring team of divers and scientists will go on a thrilling underwater adventure as they solve the mystery of our vanishing reefs and reveal a hidden world we can’t afford to lose. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Jazz History in Seven Genres
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesUW Music Professor Emeritus Tom Collier celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with a multi-media presentation on the history of jazz through the lens of seven distinctive genres, including early jazz, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, free jazz and fusion. Tom will help define each genre through recordings and visuals of iconic artists such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Style Refresh with Cabi
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCabi stylist Mary Beth Logsdon will get us inspired for summer fashion with this free session. Discover fresh fashion trends, styling tips and outfit ideas to help you look and feel your best this coming season. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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AARP Smart Driver
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesStay safe behind the wheel by joining this course designed to refresh your driving knowledge and reinforce safe driving practices Class size is limited to 12. Fee: $20 AARP members / $25 non-AARP members. (Upon completion of the course, most insurances offer a safe driver discount.) . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Living a Purpose-Full & Meaning-Full Life
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhat gets you up in the morning? What puts pep in your step? How do you get motivated to keep learning, stay connected and build new friendships? Come share your thoughts and explore new possibilities in creating a purpose-full, meaning-full life. Led by Geri Dubé, retired therapist. The four-week series is limited to 10 participants. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Backyard Birding
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Richard Lazeres a long time West Seattle birder. He will be discussing mostly resident backyard birds. The presentation is geared toward beginning birders. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Menopause Series: Finding Rest: Holistic Solutions to Menopausal Insomnia
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesLet’s break the silence on menopause! Join us for a special lecture series to demystify this normal life transition. With help from our guest speakers, we’ll take an open, honest look at improving sleep and managing symptoms. This is also an opportunity to connect with other women who are navigating this phase right alongside you. First up, Finding Rest: Holistic Solutions to Menopausal Insomnia If menopause is disrupting your sleep, this workshop will help you…
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Demystifying Your Medical Bill
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesIf you’re confused by your medical bill, this is the presentation for you. Guest speaker Jim Becker will help you understand how to read your bill and get errors corrected when they occur. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Living a Purpose-Full & Meaning-Full Life
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhat gets you up in the morning? What puts pep in your step? How do you get motivated to keep learning, stay connected and build new friendships? Come share your thoughts and explore new possibilities in creating a purpose-full, meaning-full life. Led by Geri Dubé, retired therapist. The four-week series is limited to 10 participants. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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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 benefits, as well as the basics of Medicare enrollment. Led by David Carvalho, a retired Social Security Claims Specialist with 20 years of experience, who is now working as a Social Security Benefits Advisor. . RSVP to the front desk…
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Living a Purpose-Full & Meaning-Full Life
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhat gets you up in the morning? What puts pep in your step? How do you get motivated to keep learning, stay connected and build new friendships? Come share your thoughts and explore new possibilities in creating a purpose-full, meaning-full life. Led by Geri Dubé, retired therapist. The four-week series is limited to 10 participants. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Plan for the Expected, Prepare for the Unexpected. The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion about Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss risk factors, warnings signs and resources. You’ll also leave with information about how we can prepare and protect ourselves by having trusted contacts, family conversations, designated beneficiaries and an up-to-date power of attorney. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Never Again is Now: The WWII Japanese American Incarceration and Its Lessons for Today
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesIn honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, Lori Bannai, Professor Emerita, Seattle University School of Law, will talk about the WWII Japanese American incarceration and its haunting relevance today as immigrant and communities of color again face arrest and incarceration without due process and we see a breakdown of law. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Living a Purpose-Full & Meaning-Full Life
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhat gets you up in the morning? What puts pep in your step? How do you get motivated to keep learning, stay connected and build new friendships? Come share your thoughts and explore new possibilities in creating a purpose-full, meaning-full life. Led by Geri Dubé, retired therapist. The four-week series is limited to 10 participants. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Property Tax Exemption
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesYou’re invited to an informative session with Jada Bertreax from the Dispute Resolution Center of King County. Jada will share information about the King County Property Tax Exemption. The income limit has increased to $84,000, making it possible for more homeowners who are seniors, Veterans or people with disabilities to qualify. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Creating a Vision Board
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Geri Dubé, retired therapist, in this three-session workshop where participants will create a Life Collage or Vision Board. Using photos cut from old magazines, we’ll tell the story of the life we wish to create for ourselves this year. Come be part of the fun as we free ourselves to imagine our next chapter. Please bring scissors, a glue stick and lots of old magazines for sharing. Class size is limited to 10. . RSVP to the front desk in…
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Mimosas & Menopause: Bubbles, Hot Flashes & Real Talk
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesGrab a mimosa and pull up a chair! Menopause specialist, Sarah Whitehead, ARNP, from West Seattle’s Lumina Clinic, will break down everything you wish your doctor had told you about menopause—from hormones to hot flashes—in one honest hour. Free, open to the community. RSVP by visiting or calling our front desk: 206-932-4044.
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Reverse Mortgages & Aging in Place
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis educational seminar is designed to clear up common myths about reverse mortgages and explain how they work. Learn how a reverse mortgage can support retirement, fund home improvements or help you downsize using a reverse purchase loan with insights from Eric Aasness, a West Seattle native and real estate professional. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Creating a Vision Board
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Geri Dubé, retired therapist, in this three-session workshop where participants will create a Life Collage or Vision Board. Using photos cut from old magazines, we’ll tell the story of the life we wish to create for ourselves this year. Come be part of the fun as we free ourselves to imagine our next chapter. Please bring scissors, a glue stick and lots of old magazines for sharing. Class size is limited to 10. . RSVP to the front desk in…
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Civic Coffee Hour
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesAge Friendly Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, is hosting this free event about transportation. Guest speakers will cover transportation broadly while bringing light rail into the discussion. Refreshments will be provided.