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  • A vintage, bird’s-eye map illustration of a coastal town, showing a grid of labeled streets, sparse buildings, trees, and a shoreline with docks and ships frequented by seasoned captains.

    Captains and a Colonel on Columbia (46th Ave)

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

    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.

  • Person wearing black shorts and gray sneakers, standing on a white background with legs slightly crossed.

    Qi Gong

    Qi Gong
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Natalia Boff is a certified Holden Qi Gong instructor and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach based in Seattle.  Her gentle, accessible classes support balance, mobility, stress reduction and overall well-being.  Movements can be done standing or seated.  Qi Gong is a great complement for those who enjoy Tai Chi or yoga.

  • 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.

    Tech Made Easy

    Digital Discussions
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    We 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.

  • Two men stand beside horse-drawn wagons on a cobblestone street, in front of buildings with signs for Columbia Grocery Co. and Alaska Outfitters—echoes of the Klondike stampede and gold fever linger in the air.

    Gold Fever: History of the Stampede to the Klondike

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

    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.

  • 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, WA, United States

    Use 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.

  • 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.

    Tai Chi Level 1 Beginners

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

    Improve your balance and increase your energy, strength and coordination. Join instructor Richard Lazeres for a continuing class that blends exercises for health benefits, longevity and fun. Level 1 is for beginners. Level 2 is for intermediate practitioners and those looking for a review of basic moves and combinations. Level 3 will be for those experienced in tai chi and ready to add to their skill set.

  • Close-up of a hand writing the word "Español" in yellow chalk on a green chalkboard.

    Beginner Spanish Class

    Beginner Spanish Class
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Designed for beginners with little or some experience speaking Spanish, the goal of this class is to eventually transition into the Casual Spanish Conversation class.

  • 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, WA, United States

    Open 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. 

  • 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.

    Tai Chi Level 2 Intermediate

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

    Improve your balance and increase your energy, strength and coordination. Join instructor Richard Lazeres for a continuing class that blends exercises for health benefits, longevity and fun. Level 1 is for beginners. Level 2 is for intermediate practitioners and those looking for a review of basic moves and combinations. Level 3 will be for those experienced in tai chi and ready to add to their skill set.

  • 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.

    Tai Chi Level 3 Advanced

    Tai Chi Level 3 Advanced
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Improve your balance and increase your energy, strength and coordination. Join instructor Richard Lazeres for a continuing class that blends exercises for health benefits, longevity and fun. Level 1 is for beginners. Level 2 is for intermediate practitioners and those looking for a review of basic moves and combinations. Level 3 will be for those experienced in tai chi and ready to add to their skill set.

  • Close-up of a hand writing the word "Español" in yellow chalk on a green chalkboard.

    Casual Spanish Conversation Class

    Casual Spanish Conversation Class
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    This class is based on themes with vocabulary and grammar support. Opportunities are provided to practice speaking in a relaxed and comfortable environment. For more information contact Jerie Milici: jerie.milici@gmail.com.

  • Candle

    Stress Reduction Class

    Wellbeing Workshops
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Join Stress Coach Dat Tran to learn how to manage stress and have fun while doing it. He’ll teach about an extraordinary method he created that can be used to navigate stress in as easy as one breath and 10 seconds. This class can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to feel extraordinary in community and has a vision of having a more stress-free and joyful life. 

  • 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.

    Digital Navigation: Tech Guidance and Troubleshooting

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

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11:30 - 3 p.m. If you have questions about your cell phone, tablet or personal computer, come to our computer lab and queue up for a one-on-one 25-minute support session. We’ll help you gain confidence on your device by providing practical advice and solutions for common device headaches. Suggested donation: $10. No appointment necessary. Before heading to The Center, please call 206-932-4044/ext. 114 to confirm the lab schedule for the day. 

  • 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, WA, United States

    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. 

  • A person wearing a patterned sleeveless shirt crochets a colorful yarn project on a checkered tablecloth.

    Arts & Crafts Meet-Up

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

    A weekly gathering for creative and artistic people to work on your own projects and socialize with like-minded people. Bring your own materials plus your creative energy and find encouragement and community. Creative people of all ages and stages of development are welcome to join us!

  • Four women sit side by side at a table, smiling at the camera

    Let’s Have Fun

    Let’s Have Fun
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Want to socialize and have some fun? At these casual weekly meetups, we’ll gather around a table, get to know each get to know each other, chat and play Mexican Train in a joyful setting. For info: Cynthia: cindifuda@yahoo.com. 

  • Pinochle

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

    No partner is needed for this popular game at The Center. For info: Susan Berven: 206-938-4844 or suebee98126@yahoo.com.

    Free
  • Two women are seated at a table, engaged in conversation

    Conversation Circle – Group #1

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

    Conversation Circle  Share stories in a friendly group to build connections, enhance skills and confidence for deeper friendships and learn to enjoy whole-hearted and open discussions to eliminate loneliness. For info about Group #1, contact Andrew Joslin: lightsout@yahoo.com.

  • Movie poster for Juneteenth with two people sit and talk in a warmly lit room beneath a sign reading "Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom," reflecting on the spirit of freedom. A framed portrait is visible in the background.

    Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom

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

    In honor of Juneteenth, we’ll screen Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. A black man is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas and discovers how the Juneteenth holiday reveals the hope and courage that empowered the formerly enslaved and their descendants to fight for freedom in an unjust society. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.

  • A group of people practice yoga indoors, performing the downward dog pose on yoga mats.

    Yoga For Strong Bodies, Strength & Stability

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

    Challenge your body at any age with movements that support strength, balance, and confidence.  You’ll learn how to build strong bones through good alignment, intentional yoga poses, and light weights that stimulate bone density safely and effectively. This approach creates healthy stress on your bones — just enough to encourage growth — while improving your posture, stability, and overall strength. It’s a mindful, sustainable way to stay strong for life. If possible bring two blocks, light weights and a yoga mat. 

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