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The Center for Active Living

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4217 SW Oregon St.
Seattle, WA 98116 United States Get Directions
Phone 206-932-4044
Website https://wscenter.org/

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    Reverse Mortgages & Aging in Place

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

    This 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.

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    Conversation Circle – Group #1

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

    Conversation 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.

  • Pinochle

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

    No partner is needed for this popular game at The Center. For info: Susan Berven: 206-938-4844 or suebee98126@yahoo.com.

    Free
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    Let’s Have Fun

    Let’s Have Fun
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Want 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. 

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    Arts & Crafts Meet-Up

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

    A 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!

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    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. 

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    Digital Navigation: Tech Guidance and Troubleshooting

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

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 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 30-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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    Navigating Medicare

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

    In this educational presentation, Patrice Lewis will go over Medicare Basics, review the available options and discuss what to consider when selecting a Medicare Health Insurance plan. 

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    Stress Reduction Class

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

    Join Stress Coach Dat Tran to learn how to manage stress and have fun while doing it. He’ll teach about an extraordinary method he created that can be used to navigate stress in as easy as one breath and 10 seconds. This class can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to feel extraordinary in community and has a vision of having a more stress-free and joyful life. 

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    Casual Spanish Conversation Class

    Casual Spanish Conversation Class
    The Center for Active Living 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA, United States

    This class is based on themes with vocabulary and grammar support. Opportunities are provided to practice speaking in a relaxed and comfortable environment. For more information contact Jerie Milici: jerie.milici@gmail.com.

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    Tai Chi Level 3 Advanced

    Tai Chi Level 3 Advanced
    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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    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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    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. 

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    (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. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    Mimosas & Menopause: Bubbles, Hot Flashes & Real Talk

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

    Grab a mimosa and pull up a chair! Menopause specialist, Sarah Whitehead, ARNP, from West Seattle’s Lumina Clinic, will break down everything you wish your doctor had told you about menopause—from hormones to hot flashes—in one honest hour. Free, open to the community. RSVP by visiting or calling our front desk: 206-932-4044.

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    Board Games

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

    Rediscover your favorite classic board games or find a new one to love at The Center’s casual, drop-in board game time at Margie’s Café. Enjoy a relaxed late afternoon of casual play, community and beverages.   

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    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.

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    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.

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