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  • 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.

  • A close-up of a vinyl record player with a clear dust cover,

    History of Rock & Roll: The first 40 Years, Part 2

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

    Part 2 will cover the transition years of rock and roll from a popular phenomenon to a mature art form, roughly 1965 through 1990. Topics include folk rock and Bob Dylan, The Beatles studio years, rock and roll to classic rock, psychedelic/San Francisco and FM radio, Woodstock, heavy metal, corporate takeover of the rock music industry, punk rock, MTV, rap/hip-hop and the early Seattle grunge scene.  .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

  • A group of adults participate in a exercise class at The Center

    Corrective Strength Training for You 

    Corrective Strength Training for You 
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist Canvas Rose of Rosefit will help you restore muscular balance and decrease pain by teaching you how to effectively use self-myofascial release to maximize your strength training. We will release overactive muscles and strengthen under active muscles to reduce pain and restore function. All abilities are welcome. 

  • 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 people smiling and proudly holding up their vibrant fabric painting creations, each piece a testament to the beauty of abstract art.

    Fabric Painting

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

    Join 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.

  • 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.

    (The Not So) Beginner Spanish Class

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

    Designed for beginners with some experience speaking Spanish, the goal of this class is to eventually transition into the Casual Spanish Conversation class.  For more info: Suzanne Geoghegan: suzannegeo1@gmail.com. 

  • 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.

  • 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 a.m. - 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 30-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

    Communication Lab 2.0

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

    In a spirit of inquiry and mutual respect, we observe our communication habits to see what works to connect and what doesn’t, experiment with new practices that foster care, respect, honesty connection and share our experiments, experiences, challenges and celebrations. Sura Hart, a trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will help you strengthen your communication skills through fun activities, role plays and her No-Fault Zone® game. For info: Sura Hart: 805-698-3332 or sura@thenofaultzone.com.

  • A man in a gray shirt plays a saxophone on stage, enveloped by blurred lights and a dark background, capturing the soulful energy of jazz.

     Jazz History in Seven Genres

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

    Back by overwhelming demand, UW Music Professor Emeritus Tom Collier celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with a multi-media presentation on the history of jazz through the lens of seven distinctive genres, including early jazz, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, free jazz and fusion. Tom will help define each genre through recordings and visuals of iconic artists such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. .   RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044. 

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