Events
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English Conversation Class
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesForeign language speakers are paired with volunteers who give one-to-one English lessons to practice their pronunciation as well as their comprehension skills. The group has a lot of fun getting to know each other and making new friends. To volunteer or for info: Jerie Milici: jerie.milici@gmail.com. (English as a Second Language or ESL Class.)
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Exploring Art Class
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCome and try watercolor, acrylics, and drawing, with classic, impressionist, or abstract approaches to creating art. We have donated supplies you can use or you can bring your own. You can bring your own projects too. The goal is to find your style and to meet other artists. Visit the instructor’s website ardella-swanbergart.com for samples of her work.
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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.
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Let’s Talk About Death Over Lunch
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for lunch as we gather around the table to engage in one of life’s most important conversation topics: death. This casual discussion group is based on Michael Hebb’s book Let’s Talk About Death over Dinner and is designed to help us become more at ease with the subject. New talking points are presented at each gathering to help keep the discussion fresh and lively. Intrigued? Then bring your own lunch or just bring…
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Cribbage
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesIf you are a cribbage player, it’s time to meet up and play with other enthusiasts. For info: Jay Fulwider: budandotis@msn.com or 206-257-5599.
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Conversation Circle – Group #2
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesConversation 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 #2, contact Teressa Keenehan: teekay3@comcast.net.
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Chess Club
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesAre 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.
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Hand Drumming Workshop
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesExperience 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.
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Westside Dance with Dean
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesInstructor 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.
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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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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. (Previously called Traveling the…
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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.