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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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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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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Creating a Vision Board
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin 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…
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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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Living a Purpose-Full/Meaning-Full Life
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhat gets you up in the morning? What puts pep in your step? How do you get motivated to keep learning, stay connected and build new friendships? Come share your thoughts and explore new possibilities in creating a purpose-full, meaning-full life. Led by Geri Dubé, retired therapist. The four-week series is limited to 10 participants. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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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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Writing Group
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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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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Reverse Mortgages & Retirement Wealth
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThis educational class explores how strategically using home equity can strengthen your retirement plan and grow long-term wealth. Learn how a reverse mortgage can eliminate an existing mortgage payment, protect investment accounts in down markets, defer Social Security and create tax-efficient cash flow, with insights from Christopher Gibson, a West Seattle mortgage professional. . RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Qi Gong
The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United StatesNatalia 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.