Join New York Times best-selling author Laurie Frankel as she discusses her new book Enormous Wings. At 77, Pepper Mills begrudgingly moves into a retirement community. There she finds new friends, falls in love and shockingly becomes pregnant. Enormous Wings is an urgent novel about female agency and bodily autonomy, morality and mortality.  

In 1888, Colonel Thomas Ewing of the West Seattle Land and Improvement Company announced the opportunity to buy lots in the Admiral District. Join George Vrechek, a volunteer with the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, for a look at the history of the resulting residential development between 1888 and 1910 and some of the homes that were built.  . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.

In August of 1896, in a small stream in the remote Klondike wilderness of Canada’s Yukon, four miners found gold flakes that would ignite one of the greatest stampedes of fortune seekers the world has known. Discover how Seattle played a crucial role in this stunning chapter of American history.  . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.

Join KCDRC’s HOMES representatives for this workshop assisting eligible homeowners with applying for the King County Property Tax Exemption program. This is an opportunity for people who qualify to receive in-person guidance with the application process. Please check the King County Assessor website in advance to see if you qualify: senior-exemption.kingcounty.gov. Workshop size limited to 6.   .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

Give your clothes a second life! Join The Center’s Thrift Store Manager, Yoni Marker, for a 1-hour mending workshop and learn simple, practical techniques to fix everyday wear and tear. Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on session will guide you through basics like sewing on buttons, repairing small tears and patching holes—all in a relaxed and friendly environment. Bring 1-2 items to work on (clothing or textiles). All other tools and materials will be provided.…

 Join retired park ranger Pat Pilcher for a lively discussion and presentation on owls. Learn about the wondrous world of these avian predators. Pat will discuss their natural history and share stories about their superb hunting skills.  .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

Former Master Gardener, Margy Stover, will share the steps to successfully grow irises. There will be a demonstration on digging clumps for replanting and sharing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own clumps of iris that are finished blooming, along with a knife or a pruner. She’ll also share info on gardens to visit and shopping resources.  .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

 Join WA Advocates for Patient Safety for an interactive workshop to help patients and families protect themselves from preventable medical harm. Participants will learn how to become better partners with their healthcare team through better communication, smarter choices and the importance of “Speaking Up” in an effective and cooperative manner.  .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

Style Refresh with Cabi (R) Thursday, July 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Cabi stylist Mary Beth Logsdon will get us inspired for fall 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. 

This educational class explores how strategically using home equity can strengthen your retirement plan and grow long-term wealth. Learn how a reverse mortgage can eliminate an existing mortgage payment, protect investment accounts in down markets, defer Social Security and create tax-efficient cash flow, with insights from Christopher Gibson, a West Seattle mortgage professional.  .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

Dave “D.C.” Clausen will share clever garden design tips with simple and exciting ideas to spruce up your garden space. You’ll learn how to walk your neighborhood to pick out favorite plants for color, texture and size and bring them in mind to spruce up your garden, big or small.   .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

This two-part series will take you on a ride through rock and roll history. Part 1 will cover the roots of rock and roll through the beginning of the British band “invasion,” roughly late 1940s through 1964. Topics include blues, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis, the Brill Building “girl group” phenomenon, Phil Spector’s “wall of sound’ and the early Beatles. .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

Join Registered Dietitian Amy Higbee to discover simple, realistic nutrition strategies to help protect your kidneys and heart. Learn easy food swaps, food preparation tips, hydration strategies and meal ideas to promote kidney and heart health. Class limited to 16 participants.   .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.