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Men’s Support Group #1
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesHave you been looking for a space to discuss the challenges of aging as a man? Our men's support group is an opportunity for men to come together in a safe and supportive environment to discuss different topics, ideas and resources. To register, contact our social worker, Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 / ext. 2 or joshm@wscenter.org. Group #1: Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Group #2: Mondays, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Hatha Yoga
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCertified 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!
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Scrabble / Bananagrams Club
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesMeet up with your friends at Margie’s Café for the ultimate crossword game where every letter counts. Or try Banagrams, the only anagram game that will drive you bananas. It’s fun, engaging and good for your brain.
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All-inclusive Book Club
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesShare your ideas to help make this book club your own. We invite everyone to bring a book title and summary that you think would be good for future group discussion. We will vote on books for the next couple of months. For info: Susan Hagy: susanhagy1@gmail.com or 206-325-4077.
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Rainbow Bingo
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesRainbow Bingo is not your grandma’s Bingo! These entertaining and boisterous events feature drag queens, costumes and Jell-O shots. Hosted by emcee Sylvia O’Stayformore, Rainbow Bingo is a fun night out for an audience that includes people in their 20s to 80s. All proceeds support the Center’s programs. Guests can purchase wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, Jell-O shots and food. Get your tickets early, as we typically sell out! Fee: $40 includes entry, entertainment, dauber and…
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Burke Dykes Computer Lab
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesUse our Windows computers to check email, surf the internet, search online resources and access popular software like Microsoft Office. Printer and scanner available. If you want support while using our computers, stop by during our Digital Navigation program hours.
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Fitness For Fun
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Sherry 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.
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Margie’s Café
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesOpen for breakfast, lunch and snacks, Margie’s Café offers a rotating weekly menu of delicious, freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items, sandwiches, quiches, salads and soups. Prices are à la carte.
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Gentle Chair Yoga
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin certified yoga instructor Nadine Blinn for a fun and relaxing class of chair and standing poses (no floor sitting) to improve breathing, flexibility, balance and mood. Poses can be adapted to your abilities or limitations.
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Line Dancing Level 1 Beginners
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesDancing is a great source of fitness, and line dancing helps keep the mind young. Experienced instructor Chris Banta teaches line dances to a variety of music, from traditional country to ballroom, Latin and waltz. Level 1 focuses on simple beginner dances, good for those who are starting or continuing line dancing. In Level 2 the dances will be a little more complicated. All students are welcome in either class. Mondays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Aging Well – Group #2
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThrough discussions and sharing, participants in Aging Well support each other at this weekly group that meets in person. All discussions are confidential. If you are not pre-registered, you will not be admitted. We offer two sessions of Aging Well: Group #1: Mondays, 1 - 2 p.m. (full) Group #2: Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (full) To be added to the wait list for Group #1, contact our social worker Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 /…
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Community Dining
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWe 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.
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Men’s Support Group #2
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesHave you been looking for a space to discuss the challenges of aging as a man? Our men's support group is an opportunity for men to come together in a safe and supportive environment to discuss different topics, ideas and resources. To register, contact our social worker, Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 / ext. 2 or joshm@wscenter.org. Group #1: Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Group #2: Mondays, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Line Dancing Level 2 Advanced
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesDancing is a great source of fitness, and line dancing helps keep the mind young. Experienced instructor Chris Banta teaches line dances to a variety of music, from traditional country to ballroom, Latin and waltz. Level 1 focuses on simple beginner dances, good for those who are starting or continuing line dancing. In Level 2 the dances will be a little more complicated. All students are welcome in either class. Mondays, 12-1 p.m.
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Terry’s The Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesMondays at 12:30 p.m. in the second-floor Nucor Room Featuring newsreels, popcorn, previews and cartoons March 2: Conclave (2024) with Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rosellini, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci. (120 min., color, PG) March 9: Lady Be Good (1941) with Ann Southern, Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, Lionel Barrymore, Red Skelton, Dan Dailey, Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. (111 min., b/w) March 16: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) with Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, John…
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Aging Well – Group #1
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThrough discussions and sharing, participants in Aging Well support each other at this weekly group that meets in person. All discussions are confidential. If you are not pre-registered, you will not be admitted. We offer two sessions of Aging Well: Group #1: Mondays, 1 - 2 p.m. (full) Group #2: Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (full) To be added to the wait list for Group #1, contact our social worker Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 /…
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Ukes Sing-along
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin this lively group for weekly ukulele playing and singing. Free to members, $5 non- members.
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Parkinson’s Support Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesAre you looking for a group to support you in your Parkinson’s experience? This monthly in-person group is for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, spouses and significant others. Our goal is to help everyone live their life to the fullest by providing information, resources and space to share personal experiences. We will also host outside speakers from the Northwest Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. RSVP and info: Anne Bowman: mikeannewa@comcast.net.
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Tech Made Easy
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWe can't hide from tech or ignore it, so why not learn how to make it work for us? We'll help you make interacting with your digital devices simpler, safer, and more satisfying. If it has a chip (not chocolate!), we deal with it. Join this group dedicated to getting benefits rather than frustration out of their devices. Come Mondays for information and discussion; return Wednesdays to practice new skills on your own device. (Previously called Traveling the…
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Quilters Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesShare your recent work, get inspiration and join a fun community of local quilters. Quilters of all levels of experience are welcome. For info: Mary Anne Spada: spada01@comcast.net or 206-795-5774.