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  • 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

    East Coast Swing: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Three Key Dance Styles: Cha-Cha, Foxtrot and Waltz: 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.  Our next six-week dance series begins in May with options for East Coast Swing or Three Key Dance Styles. 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…

  • 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 collage inspired by vision board ideas, featuring flowers, stamps, fabric swatches, a photo of a lamppost by water, handwritten notes, and a page from "Romeo and Juliet.

    Creating a Vision Board

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

    Join Geri Dubé, retired therapist, in this three-session workshop where participants will create a Life Collage or Vision Board. Using photos cut from old magazines, we’ll tell the story of the life we wish to create for ourselves this year. Come be part of the fun as we free ourselves to imagine our next chapter. Please bring scissors, a glue stick and lots of old magazines for sharing. Class size is limited to 10.  . RSVP to the front desk in…

  • 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.

    Mindfulness with Journaling

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

    Certified teacher Kristine Kero explores the daily practice of mindful journaling, which can improve wellness and relieve stress. You do not read out loud what you write. She will provide questions for self-reflection and focus on breathing for calmness. Bring a notebook and pen. 

  • 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.

  • Logo with a purple coffee cup above the words "civic coffee," referencing the Civic Coffee Hour, and three organizational logos below, including Age Friendly Seattle.

    Civic Coffee Hour

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

    Age Friendly Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, is hosting this free event about transportation. Guest speakers will cover transportation broadly while bringing light rail into the discussion. Refreshments will be provided. 

  • 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.

  • An open book sits at The Center of a wooden surface, inviting quiet reading, while stacks of closed books rest in the background.

    Quiet Reading at The Center

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

    Escape 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.  

  • 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.

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