Special Events

• Anxiety Toolkit

  
  There are many reasons why anxiety can increase as we age, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by worry, discomfort, and sleepless nights. There is no ‘quick fix’ but there are many tools that we can use to calm both the body and the mind.
  Join us for a practical conversation about anxiety! In this workshop, we will explore why specific anxiety reduction techniques work for specific types of anxiety. We will also spend a good amount of time practicing these skills together. Please call the Reception Desk to register.

  Friday, March 6, 10:30 am—12:00 pm

• Bar Stories Legacy Program

  Pull up a chair and share your story—it’s waiting to be told! The Legacy Project is a relaxed, meaningful storytelling event that brings people together to share stories from their lives. No scripts, no pressure, and no storytelling experience needed—just an open space to speak, listen and connect in a conversational style. The only rule is kindness and respect.

  Every storyteller receives a free professional recording of their performance. No registration required.

  Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 pm—3:00 pm

• Budgeting and Retirement Basics

  As advancements in medicine and technology have increased the average life expectancy in the US, our retirement nest egg needs to reflect these changes. Add to that the increasing cost of living, and it gets harder to make ends meet. Join Nathan Spiecker, Financial Educator from the WA State Department of Financial Institutions, for a presentation on budgeting and retirement basics. We will cover budgeting and saving strategies, how to prepare for retirement, and what resources are available in our local area that can help as we look for ways to economize our lifestyle. Please call the Reception Desk to register.

  Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 pm—2:30 pm

• Death Café

  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

  Monday 3/9 & 4/13    1:00 pm—3:00 pm

• Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information

  Do you rely on Dr. Google for health information? How do you know whether the information is trustworthy? In this class, participants will join Susan Banksterry to learn about reliable health resources, improve their search skills, and develop critical evaluation skills. Please bring your laptop/device if you want to follow along. The presentation will be an hour. The last 30 minutes (optional) will be for questions, further discussion and to practice search skills. Call the Reception Desk to register.

  Thursday, April 2, 10:30 am—12:00 pm

• Fred Hutch Cancer Center Mammogram Van

  We are excited to host the Fred Hutch Mammogram Van again! It is incredibly convenient to come to the Center for your yearly screening.

  For women 40 and older, getting a yearly screening is a vital part of your preventative health care, but if can be difficult to schedule and get to Fred Hutch for your appointment. The Mammogram Van makes it quick and easy! Appointments only take approximately 15 minutes.

  Contact Fred Hutch’s scheduling line at 206-606-7800 for appointment scheduling or questions about your insurance coverage.

  Unfortunately, the van cannot accommodate participants requiring wheelchairs, walkers, or canes.

  Wednesday, 4/29 8:30 am—4:00 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.

  Friday 2/20, 3/13 & 4/10 10:30 am—11:30 am

• 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

• 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