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  • 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 people participate in a standing exercise class

    Intentional Movement

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

    This music-driven movement class blends simple dance moves with full-body exercises to boost mood and improve coordination. No experience needed, just come ready for fun! Bring walking shoes and a bottle of water! 

  • 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.

    Balance & Strength

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

    Join personal trainer Denise Geroux to improve your balance and prevent falls with this interactive class using Feldenkrais Method (TM) of Awareness Through Movement (TM), Tai Chi and Chi Gung exercises. You will learn how to align your posture in standing and sitting and strengthen your lower body and core. We will also work on joint stability and flexibility, breathing and mindfulness—all of which contribute to better balance. We use chairs in this class. All…

  • A person with blue hair, glasses, and tattoos, wearing a striped shirt and overalls, is sitting at a table holding playing cards.

    Party Bridge

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

    Join us for Party Bridge at The Center. If you love playing cards with your friends, come win tricks with us every week. To sign up, contact Kim Roper: kimputer@comcast.net.

  • A person holding a pen and writing on a notepad with spiral binding, meticulously preparing for a presentation. Nearby, glasses are placed on the table, along with notes about Medicare.

    Writing Group

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

    This writing group encourages you to write for your family or for yourself. Facilitated by Natalie Bumgardner, the group shares stories in a comfortable environment with fellow writers offering comments and encouragement. Space limited. To participate, contact Natalie in advance for materials and other info: nataliebumgardner@yahoo.com.

  • 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 hand holding a single Mahjong tile, with multiple other tiles scattered on a flat surface in the background, reminiscent of an American Mahjong game at The Center for Active Living West Seattle.

    American Mahjong

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

    Stimulate your brain by playing this ancient Chinese tile game that is similar to the card game Rummy. All levels of players, and newcomers, are welcome.

  • National Park Service logo featuring a tree, mountain, lake, and bison on a brown arrowhead-shaped background—a perfect symbol for those seeking dream jobs with the National Park Service.

    Dream Job: The National Park Service

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

    Pat Pilcher, retired park ranger, will share what it’s like to work for the National Park Service. He’ll highlight the diversity and spectacular beauty of our national parks that filmmaker Ken Burns called “America’s Best Idea.” Pat will also relate his personal experience doing his “dream job” at the seven different national parks where he worked throughout his career. . 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.

    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. (Previously called Traveling the…

  • 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.

  • Two cardboard boxes on a wooden floor, one labeled "STUFF" with a smiley face and the other "CLOTHES" in black marker

    Is It Time to Right-Size Your Life?

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

    Join West Seattle realtors, facilitators and topic experts, Emily Austin and Kristine Milkovich—who are also Center board members—for an informative program to explore decluttering, downsizing and planning your next chapter with confidence. Learn how to recognize the right time to simplify, use home equity wisely and create a clear life-mapping plan. Gain practical guidance to make empowered decisions on your timeline. . 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Toni Armeslav stands in front of a brick wall. She is smiling slightly

    Home Care or Home Health: What is the Difference?

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

    “Home Care” and “Home Health” are two distinct programs that provide services to people at home. Both programs can help make it possible for individuals to remain at home if they wish to do so. Led by one of our social workers, Toni Ameslav, this class will discuss features of each program, how to qualify, approximate costs and more. Toni will include time for Q&A. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at:…

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    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. 

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