Membership at The Center

Join in the fun and become a member! The Center is an inclusive gathering place where community members like you can connect with others, volunteer and pursue your goals of health, wellness and lifelong learning.

We provide more than 40 classes and activities every week, most of them free with your membership. There is something for everyone:

  • Weekday made-from-scratch lunches at our two dining venues, Margie's Café and Community Dining
  • Art, music, dance and theater classes
  • Fitness and wellness programs for all abilities
  • Technology help
  • Lectures, workshops and guest speakers
  • Live music evenings with beer and wine for purchase
  • Community birthday lunches and festive holiday events
Two women with glasses, one blonde in a dark sweater and one with long gray hair in a light shirt, are standing close together, smiling and laughing against a plain gray background, enjoying their membership at The Center for Active Living West Seattle.

Your annual renewal date is based on the month you joined. You will receive a notification the month of your anniversary asking you to renew your membership promptly.

A digital version of our Membership Welcome Packet is available for download here.

Membership Fees

New and renewing members have the option of choosing between an annual or lifetime membership. If you are unable to afford the cost of membership, please contact the front desk. 

Individual membership:

Individual Annual Membership

$99 per year
  • You want to renew your membership annually.

Individual Lifetime Membership

$999 one-time fee
  • You know you’ll be coming to The Center for years to come. Never renew again!

Household membership (two people):

Household Annual Membership

$149 per year
  • You want to renew your membership annually.

Household Lifetime Membership

$1,499 one-time fee
  • You know you’ll be coming to The Center for years to come. Never renew again!

Lifetime Membership

Consider becoming a lifetime member of The Center. You’ll never need to renew again, plus you’ll receive special benefits and event invites. Lifetime membership is $999 per individual and $1,499 per household.

Membership Benefits

As a member of The Center for Active Living you will receive many fantastic benefits:

  • No fees for members on most classes and activities (except specialty services like Foot Care and Dental Hygiene and special events)
  • 50% discount on the first Friday of the month at The Center Thrift Store
  • Subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter mailed to your home that includes news, menus, calendars, upcoming events and more
  • Free birthday luncheon celebration the month of your birthday
The logo displays the text "The Center for Active Living" enclosed in a blue circle, representing the Senior Center for 50+ in West Seattle.
Two women smiling, one wearing glasses and a floral top, the other in a blue shirt. They are closely leaning into each other in a busy indoor setting, showing the warm connections you can make when you get involved at The Center for Active Living.
Two individuals wearing aprons stand close together in a kitchen, smiling at the camera. The person on the left wears a colorful, fruit-patterned apron, while the person on the right is in a plain white apron. Get involved at The Center for Active Living to join in on fun activities like this!
Two elderly women smiling while seated at a piano in a well-lit room with large windows. One wears a red apron over a striped shirt, and the other dons a striped sweater. Get involved at The Center for Active Living to create joyful moments like these.