Special Events

• Coffee With A Cop

  Thursday, May 7, 9:30 am—11:30 am

  This event is open to all community members. Come and share ideas, concerns, ask questions, or simply have casual conversations with your local police officers. Build relationships, no agendas, just conversations over a cup of coffee. No registration necessary.

• Curation 101: Archiving and Preservation Workshop

  Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 pm—3:30 pm

  Learn how to take care of your own treasures with the Shoreline Historical Museum! Bring a treasured photo, letter, or other small artifact and learn how to properly house and store your items so they can have a long and happy life!

• Death Café

  Mondays, 5/11 & 6/8, 1:00 pm—3:00 pm

  Death Cafés are gatherings where people can discuss death, dying, and mortality in a relaxed, supportive, and safe environment. They are not grief support groups or counseling sessions, but rather opportunities to share thoughts and connect.
  Join us for a warm, open, free-flowing discussion. Bring your stories, reflections, or curiosity as we explore how death shapes the way we live. Reduce the taboo of death, connect with others, gain new perspectives, and build community.

  All are welcome—no agenda, no judgment. Space is limited, please register for each session separately by calling the Reception Desk or emailing Sahara at  deathcafe@steadygrounddoula.net

• Demystifying Your Medical Bills

  Thursday, May 14, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm

  Are you confused by your medical bills? This session will help you understand them and learn how to get errors corrected when they occur. Presenter Jim Becker recently retired from a career developing and supporting healthcare software systems, and his presentation on demystifying the medical bills which are generated by such systems has been well-received at KCLS libraries, senior centers, and senior living facilities in the Seattle area.

• La Guitarra Española | Music from Spain’s Master Composers for Guitar

  Tuesday, May 19, 1:30 pm—3:30 pm

  In this KCLS program, guitarist Reyes González will perform selected pieces from the guitar and piano repertoire that imbued with old world characteristics rooted in the European-Spanish-Iberian tradition of charm, passion and soul. Join us for an afternoon of classical guitar, featuring the music of Spanish master composers Joaquín Rodrigo, Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, Fernando Sor and more. No registration required.

• Mac Basics: Getting Comfortable with Your Apple Computer

  Techs Repair has partnered with us to offer this FREE introductory class that helps participants understand the basics of using a Mac computer, including navigating the system, managing files, adjusting settings, and learning useful tips for everyday use. The session will also include time for questions and answers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop (Mac for this class) if you would like hands-on help, but it is not required. Please call to register. Free
  
  Friday 5/29 10:00 am—12:00 pm

• Members Only Coffee Social

  Senior Center Members! We have heard your requests for morning coffee, for unstructured social time, for space to play board games, etc. This new program is all of that and more! Meet people, play games, or whatever you want–this is unstructured space and time for members to get together and have fun. No registration required.

  

  This event is brought to you in partnership with Edmonds Village.

  Fridays, 5/8 & 6/12, 10:30 am—11:30 am

• Mind-Body-Medicine Skills Group

  Join in for a weekly small-group experience focused on reducing stress, supporting emotional well-being, and building inner resilience. Learn practical tools like meditation, movement, and creative expression — all in a supportive, welcoming space. This group is led by Erian Goodson, LMT – a Naturopathic Doctorate Student at Bastyr University. Free

  Wednesdays 5/6—6/24 1:30 pm—3:30 pm

• Mind(full) Aging

  Join mental health provider Christine Vervitsiotis in exploring Meaning and Purpose Through Expressive Arts – In this 8 week series, we will explore what the right half (the creative, intuitive side) of our brains want us to know! There is no expectation that you will bring any specific talents to this group, just a willingness to be curious and non-judgemental.

  
  NOTE: This group is funded by the City of Shoreline; Participants must be Shoreline residents and meet income guidelines. For more information/registration, call (425) 382 3015.
  Tuesdays 3/17—5/12 12:30 pm—2:00 pm
  No class 3/24

• Mind(full) Aging: Share Space/Grief

  Loss is an inevitable part of living and loving. It is painful, ever-changing, and too often experienced in isolation. Share Space / Grief is a confidential group where we will hold and share space with others who are going through the grieving process. Each group will focus on a particular type of loss.

  May 26: Companion loss (friend, pet)
  June 2: Family loss (parent, partner, child)
  June 23: Aging related loss (due to health conditions, mobility issues, loss of independence)
  June 30: Anticipatory loss / caregiving-related losses

  NOTE: These groups are funded by the City of Shoreline. All are welcome; however, priority is given to Shoreline residents who meet income requirements. Please call 425-382-3015 for more information and to register.

  Tuesdays 5/26—6/30 12:30 pm—2:00 pm

• Origami 2.0

  Join Jon Ann Cruver and take your origami skills to another level with a class for those who are comfortable with more intricate forms of the art of paper folding. Time will be spent on developing folding skills with the traditional crane and hummingbird. Learn how to create beautiful designs for gift giving or special occasions. If there’s time we will learn how to make some very cute candy boxes. Registration required.

  Tuesday, 5/21 12:30 pm—2:30 pm
  Members: $4/Non Members: $8 per session
  (Sales tax included in the price)

• Origami: Summer Fun Folding

  Not necessarily a class of traditional origami forms, but some fun things you may of learned during summer camp days, perhaps…long ago. Hopefully, after learning or relearning something you can go home and teach it to a young person in your life that’s not on a screen. Just a good time, maybe sing some camp songs, who knows?! Registration required.

  Thursday, 6/16 1:45 pm—3:45 pm
  Members: $4/Non Members: $8 per session
  (Sales tax included in the price)

• Pocket-Sized Watercolor Exploration

  Interested in learning about watercolor, but unsure where to start? Then this class is for you! Drop on in and learn the basics in this FREE Pocket-Sized Watercolor Class and go home with some supplies to start creating on your own! All supplies are included. Registration required. Free

  Monday, 5/11 12:00 pm—1:30 pm

• Queer Senior Social

  Attention queer seniors of all shades! This group is by queer people and for queer people, so bring a friend and have fun! Get together with your LGBTQIA+ peers and make this program whatever the group wants it to be, whether that’s playing games and talking about books, or just hanging out with new friends and building community together.

  NOTE: we’re using the term “queer” as a loose umbrella term for the broader LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome, at no charge.

  Thursday 2/19, 3/12 & 4/9 1:30 pm—2:30 pm

• Stages of Change

  Why don’t they just do it? Is there anything more frustrating than watching someone resist a necessary change? Whether it’s quitting a bad habit, starting a good habit, or accepting needed help, we all struggle sometimes to do what we know we should do.
  Why is change so hard? Come join us for a conversation about the stages of change. We will discuss how motivation works and learn strategies to best support ourselves (and others) on the journey. Please Call the Reception Desk to register. Free

  Friday 6/5 10:30 am—12:00 pm

• Watercoloring Flora

  Taught by local artist, Nancy Malek – Nancy will walk you through the steps to create various kinds of flowers and plants. Finish the class with a garden painting you will love! All supplies are included. Registration required.

  Monday, 6/15 12:00 pm—2:30 pm
  Members: $20/Non Members: $25 per session
  (Sales tax will be added to the price)

• Windows Basics: Everyday Computer Skills

  Techs Repair has partnered with us to offer this FREE class that introduces the fundamentals of using a Windows computer, including navigating the desktop, managing files and folders, adjusting settings, and learning helpful shortcuts for everyday tasks. Time will be reserved at the end for questions and discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop (Windows laptop for this class) if you would like hands-on help, but it is not required. Call to register. Free
  
  Monday 6/22 10:00 am—12:00 pm