Events
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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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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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Intentional Movement
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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!
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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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Balance & Strength
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin 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…
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Party Bridge
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Mindfulness with Journaling
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCertified teacher Kristine Kero explores the daily practice of mindful journaling, which can improve wellness and relieve stress. You do not have to read out loud what you write. She will provide questions for self-reflection and focus on breathing for calmness. Bring a notebook and pen.
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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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American Mahjong
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesStimulate 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.
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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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Qi Gong
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesNatalia 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.
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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.
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Quiet Reading at The Center
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesEscape the noise and settle in for a peaceful afternoon of quiet reading at The Center. Just bring your favorite book, find a cozy corner in Margie’s Café and enjoy the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good story alongside fellow book lovers. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be for sale at Margie’s.
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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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Beginner Spanish Class
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesDesigned for beginners with little or some experience speaking Spanish, the goal of this class is to eventually transition into the Casual Spanish Conversation class.
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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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Casual Spanish Conversation Class
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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Fabric Painting
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Lloyd Hardesty with "Scarf It Up with LH" as you learn the techniques of using acrylic paints with a wet wash & dry brush. We'll paint on all types of fabric and you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Supplies provided. The max class size is 14. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Digital Navigation: Tech Guidance and Troubleshooting
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesTuesdays, 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.
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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.