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  • A chessboard displays various pieces with a fallen white king surrounded by black pieces, indicating a checkmate.

    Chess Club

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

    Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? Join us for lessons, short tutorials and chess for all levels of expertise.

  • A group of elderly people sits in a circle, playing and tapping on drums in a brightly lit room.

    Hand Drumming Workshop

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

    Experience relaxation, energy and well-being when you join Kenny Mandell’s popular workshop. No experience necessary. Drums and/or rattles provided, but if you have your own, please bring them. Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

  • Dance class at the center with several partners dancing

    Westside Dance with Dean

    Westside Dance with Dean
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes that are great for beginners as well as more experienced dancers. No partner is necessary; both singles and couples are welcome. Series fee: $100 members and non-members. Register and pay in advance here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Colored game pieces are arranged on a white surface with intersecting lines, representing a network or interconnected system.

    Board Games

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

    Rediscover your favorite classic board games or find a new one to love at The Center’s casual, drop-in board game time at Margie’s Café. Enjoy a relaxed late afternoon of casual play, community and beverages.   

  • 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.

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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. 

  • A stethoscope and a blood pressure monitor are lying on a white surface, embodying essential healthcare tools in any professional presentation.

    Navigating Medicare

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

    In this educational presentation, Patrice Lewis will go over Medicare Basics, review the available options and discuss what to consider when selecting a Medicare Health Insurance plan. 

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