Events
-
-
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.
-
Arts & Crafts Meet-Up
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesA 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!
-
Let’s Have Fun
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWant 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 StatesNo partner is needed for this popular game at The Center. For info: Susan Berven: 206-938-4844 or suebee98126@yahoo.com.
Free -
Conversation Circle – Group #1
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 #1, contact Andrew Joslin: lightsout@yahoo.com.
-
Reverse Mortgages & Aging in Place
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis educational seminar is designed to clear up common myths about reverse mortgages and explain how they work. Learn how a reverse mortgage can support retirement, fund home improvements or help you downsize using a reverse purchase loan with insights from Eric Aasness, a West Seattle native and real estate professional. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
-
Yoga For Strong Bodies, Strength & Stability
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesChallenge your body at any age with movements that support strength, balance, and confidence. You’ll learn how to build strong bones through good alignment, intentional yoga poses, and light weights that stimulate bone density safely and effectively. This approach creates healthy stress on your bones — just enough to encourage growth — while improving your posture, stability, and overall strength. It’s a mindful, sustainable way to stay strong for life. If possible bring two blocks, light weights and a yoga mat.
-
Jazz Night
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesIf you love live music, you won’t want to miss one of our most popular events. Hosted by the multi-talented musician Larry Knapp, Jazz Night (formerly called Piano Bar) is an evening of music and merriment featuring favorites from the Great American Songbook and the early jazz era. We feature special guest musicians every month. You do not need to be a member of The Center to attend, so bring your friends and family. You…
-
Fitness For Fun
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Sherry for a class that engages all parts of your body and brain. She will have you moving your body and having fun with upbeat music and easy steps. Every class will be a little different to keep you flexible in mind and body.
-
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.
-
Conversational German
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCome speak German with native speakers and make new friends at this informal weekly gathering at Margie’s Café. Begleiten Sie Uns!
-
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…
-
Men’s Support Group #1
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesHave you been looking for a space to discuss the challenges of aging as a man? Our men's support group is an opportunity for men to come together in a safe and supportive environment to discuss different topics, ideas and resources. To register, contact our social worker, Josh Maduell: 206-932-4044 / ext. 2 or joshm@wscenter.org. Group #1: Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Group #2: Mondays, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
-
Hatha Yoga
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCertified yoga instructor Nadine Blinn uses soft versions of poses designed for seniors that are held for longer periods, allowing the body to ease into them. This class includes floor and chair exercises, so please bring a mat. Expect a calm beginning and end with a relaxed pace. Chairs are available for assistance in balancing and pose adaptations. Beginners through experienced yogis are welcome!
-
Scrabble / Bananagrams Club
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesMeet up with your friends at Margie’s Café for the ultimate crossword game where every letter counts. Or try Banagrams, the only anagram game that will drive you bananas. It’s fun, engaging and good for your brain.
-
Diabetic Support Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin our monthly meetings of the Diabetic Support Group that cover nutrition, foot care and vision care. To register, contact our social worker, Toni Ameslav: 206-932-4044 / ext. 9 or tonia@wscenter.org. If you are not pre-registered, you will not be admitted.
-
Caregivers Support Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesShare your challenges and successes with other caregivers. Peer support can help with both the practical and emotional aspects of caregiving. All caregivers are welcome, whether the person you care for is local or in another city. To register, contact our social worker, Toni Ameslav: 206-932-4044 / ext. 9 or tonia@wscenter.org. If you are not pre-registered, you will not be admitted.
-
Member Happy Hour
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWe invite all our members to a first Friday social gathering at The Center. We’ll provide free snacks and will offer wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks at happy hour prices. Free, open to all members.
-
Haircuts by Talia
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesAre you due for a trim or buzz? We offer mobile haircut and barber services once a month in partnership with licensed cosmetologist Talia Landau. Haircuts will be offered on a pay-what-you-can scale with all proceeds going to support The Center. Please arrive with clean, dry and unstyled hair, if possible. Pictures of desired styles are welcome. To book your appointment, call Talia at 206-317-4656 and mention The Center.
-
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.