Community Events
NWCCA’s Collaboration with Seattle’s Town Hall will return in the fall!
Virtual and Live Offerings in the Larger Community
Look Again: Early Stage Memory Loss Guided Art
First Fridays, 10 – 11 AM
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E
While these facilitated art discussions are designed for participants with early-stage memory loss and their care partners, all are welcome. Look Again uses a combination of Visual Thinking Strategies and other facilitation techniques to support an engaging and accessible discussion. Prior registration not required. Email with questions. Click here for all of BIMA’s Creative Aging offerings.
Coffee and Creativity
First Fridays, July 3, August 7, September 4, 11 AM – 1 PM
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle
Enjoy a morning of coffee, conversation, guided gallery exploration, and hands-on art making in the studio, led by professional teaching artists. Each month focuses on a new exhibition-inspired theme. Registration for the July–September program dates is now open. Please complete the Coffee & Creativity Private Group interest form. A member of the Creative Aging team staff will follow up with scheduling details and payment information. For a complete list of Creative Aging activities at the Frye, click here.
Power and Politics in the Age of AI
Wednesday, June 3, 6 – 7 PM, Humanities Washington Presentation
Explore the ways that AI companies are shutting people out of their creation, stifling competition, threatening jobs, and shaking up society. Then learn how we can fight back, helping shape this new technology into a tool that helps us lead productive, enjoyable, healthy, and meaningful lives. Presenter Onur Bakiner is a professor and director of the Technology Ethics Initiative at Seattle University. Click here to learn more and to register.
Civic Coffee: West Seattle Light Rail Impact & Updates
Wednesday, June 10, 1 – 12 PM, Center for Active Living, 4217 SW Oregon Street, Seattle
Civic Coffee events provide an opportunity for older adults and community members to come together, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with valuable resources. Presented by Age Friendly Seattle. Questions? E-mail agefriendly@seattle.gov.
- Supporting Dementia Inclusive Arts Engagement at Home
- Free Creative Workshop for Care Partners
Friday, June 12, 12:30 – 3:30 PM, Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle
Designed for those caring for a loved one in the mid-to-later stages of memory loss, this supportive afternoon offers art making, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow care partners. It also includes art kits — empowering you to create and connect through art at home. - Pop-up Elderwise Day Program for Workshop Participants’ Loved Ones
Friday, June 12, 12 – 4 PM, The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle
Elderwise, an award-winning social adult day program for people living with dementia, will offer a simultaneous drop-off program for adults whose care partners are attending the workshop at the Frye. Program details and cost can be found on Elderwise’s website. - Click here to learn more about both programs.
Summer Garden Discovery Program
Fridays, July 17, August 7, Sept. 4, 10:30 – 11:30 AM, The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle
Click the date links for more information and to register.
Discover changes through the season, engage in horticultural activities, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public “memory garden,” created for people living with dementia and their families. Offered for free in partnership with UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Seattle Parks and Recreation. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875. A conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist required for first-time participants. Please email Tamara Keefe.
In-Person Offerings at Greenwood Senior Center
Unless indicated, events are free and held at GSC.
525 N. 85th Street, Seattle
Embrace Your Aging: Let Go of Your Fears and Enjoy More Years
Wednesday, June 2, 11 AM – 12 PM
Ninety-two-year-old psychologist Richard Stuart will share his 5-point plan for making it to 92 in reasonable condition. Email Teresa Tam to register and obtain the Zoom link.
ADU Overview
Thursday, June 3, 1 – 2 PM
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a self-contained, smaller residential unit located on the same lot as a primary single-family home. This class will break down ROI, zoning, financing options, costs, design, timelines, and building ADA accessible ADUs that will allow you to age in place on your own property. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Pride Month Events:
“Show Your Pride” Sign Workshop
Thursday, June 4, 10 AM – 12 PM
Make compact, easy-to-carry signs for Pride month. Drop-ins welcome, but RSVPs appreciated to guarantee supplies for everyone: 206-297-0875.
GSC Pride Parade
Saturday, June 6, 9:45 – 11 AM
Come to the GSC dressed in your most colorful garb or whatever makes you feel most like YOU, then walk down to the intersection of 85th and Greenwood to wave flags, signs, ring bells, and cheer. Allies and those of all ages are welcome!
Humanities WA Talk: The Struggle for Gay & Lesbian Adoption Rights
Wednesday, June 10, 1 – 2 PM
After a two-year court battle, Lynn Grotsky and Lisa Brodoff secured parenting rights for themselves and for all other same-sex couples in Washington. Discover their journey from changing the law in Washington State to Washington D.C., and how they’ve continued the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ+ people to the present day.
Washington Poison Center Talk
Friday, June 12, 10 – 11 AM
A discussion about Washington Poison Center’s available services and the specific things they can assist you with. This free talk will also include tips for safe medication management (and potentially some “Mr. Yuk” stickers). RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
How to Use Accessibility Tools on Computers and Smartphones
Tuesday, June 16, 1 – 2 PM
This free presentation will touch on common questions, such as where to find accessibility tools on your smartphone or PC and how to enable relevant enhancements to make your devices easier to use, see, and hear. Includes lots of time at the end for your specific questions. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Power Foods for the Brain
Wednesday, June 17, 10 AM – 12 PM
Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This class will offer strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function. Brain health-promoting recipes will be prepared and sampled during the class. Call to register for this free event: 206-297-0875.
Dementia Resource Fair
Wednesday, June 17, 2 – 4 PM
Find support, services, and connections in the dementia community. GSC is bringing together local programs and resources, including caregiver support services, elder law attorneys, social engagement and research opportunities, and more. Call to register for this free event: 206-297-0875.
Virtual Offerings from King County Library System (KCLS)
Wisdom Cafés provide space for older adults to engage in ongoing and facilitated conversations about livability issues affecting all people, as we grow. Registration not required.
- Legacy Letters
Facilitated by NWCCA Executive Director Rebecca Crichton
Friday, June 5, 12:30 – 2 PM
Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
What do you wish you had known about the people in your life who are no longer here? Legacy is more than the thing we leave behind; it is about who we are and how we share ourselves. - Speaking of Dying
Facilitated by NWCCA Board President Dori Gillam
Thursday, June 18, 2 – 3:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline
A screening of this 30-minute documentary interviewing local people and their families as they talk about a family member’s imminent death will be followed by a discussion about how/whether we are speaking about end-of-life issues in our own families and circle of friends.
Tech Programs with Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com
Click the title links to register.
- Logging into Government Websites
Wednesday, June 3, 2 – 3 PM
Signing up for online access to your IRS and Social Security information isn’t as easy as choosing a username and password. A look at the steps required to do the more extensive identity verification. - Spreadsheets for Beginners
Wednesday, June 10, 2 – 3 PM
Spreadsheets are ways to keep track of information and can be useful for personal use! A look at the basics in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. - Digital Security: Don’t Be the Weak Link!
Wednesday, June 17, 2 – 3 PM
Explore common ways smart people are tricked into opening the digital door to bad folks, and ways to protect yourself.
First Tuesday Book Group
Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 8 PM
New members are always welcome! Click here for the October 2025 through September 2026 reading list. Click here to register.
Well Read Book Group
Wednesday, June 3, 6 – 7 PM
This month’s book: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
This bimonthly virtual book group focuses on reading, discussing, and amplifying books written by authors of color. Discussion questions are available by email request. Click here to learn more and to register.
This Book Group is Queer
Tuesday, June 9, 6 – 7:30 PM
This month’s theme: Summer Camp!
Find conversation and community in a lively LGBTQIA+ book chat! New members are always welcome. Bring your own book or check out their recommendations. In partnership with Charlie’s, Seattle’s queer bookstore, committed to creating community connections through LGBTQIA+ literature. Click here to learn more and to register.
Cook’s Book Group
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman
Try making one or more recipes of your choice from this month’s cookbook! Send a photo of your finished dish or dishes to the librarian host along with brief comments about your experience. Click here to learn more and to register.
Reading the Classics Book Group
Third Wednesdays: June 17, 6:30 – 7:45 PM
This month: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Wolff
What makes a classic a classic, and how can reading books from the past help us better understand our future? This book group will read books that have endured the test of time, as well as those that may have been overlooked during their author’s lifetime. Click here to register. Click here for a list of this year’s books.
Aging Well Learning Community
Saturday, June 20, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM: Wintering by Katherine May
An open-learning community dedicated to aging well with consciousness, courage, and contribution. New members are always welcome. You do not need to have read the book to participate in the discussion. Click here to learn more and to register for this month’s session.
In-Person Offerings at North East Seattle Together (NEST)
NEST Office, Fireside Room, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle
Non-member $5 – $10 sliding scale fee per event. Registration is recommended.
Click here for complete monthly calendar.
- Sharing Your Stories: Taming the Moving Mess and Making Meaning
Thursday, June 11, 1 – 2:30 PM
Actionable tips for taming your photo collection and keepsakes while preserving the memories and stories that matter most to you and your family. Join this engaging talk on preparing for the next chapter: navigating a move from a longtime home, and the psychology behind downsizing and letting go—all while safeguarding family history. With veteran, award-winning journalist Lynn Schnaiberg; Senior Home Coach™ and real estate transition specialist Lynda Pack Dowell, and NWCCA ED Rebecca Crichton. Click here to learn more and to register. - Managing Hearing Loss: Strategies, Support, and Resources
Thursday, June 18, 1 – 2:30 PM
This session with Devin Myers from the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center covers the importance of treatment, communication strategies, self-advocacy, and assistive technologies that can help improve everyday listening experiences. Participants are also encouraged to share questions and personal experiences, including both challenges and successes in difficult hearing situations. Click here to learn more and to register.
In-Person Offerings at Wallingford Community Senior Center
Unless indicated, events are free and held at WCSC.
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 140, Seattle
Click here for Special Events calendar.
Call (206) 461-7825 or email for more information.
End of Life Paperwork Coaching & Support
First Thursday of the month, 6 – 8 PM: May 7, June 4, July 2 & August 6
Looking for an opportunity to complete your end-of-life paperwork in community? Come with your questions and goals, and work on them together! Led by Denise Malm. Free, drop-ins welcome!
Personal Safety Nets
Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1:30– 3 PM
$40 members, $60 non-members
This 4-week workshop with social worker Denise Malm, MSW, will help you prepare for that inevitable time in the future when you need support. Don’t wait until after you need it! By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a personal binder with your documentation, resources, preferences, and support system all in one place, as well as a plan of action for future steps. Limited to 12 participants; they will collect a waitlist for a future workshop. RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Cinema Termite Presents: Speed
Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 – 3 PM
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle’s speed dips below fifty miles per hour. Starring Keanu Reeves.
Seattle Symphony Outing: Songs of Cole Porter
Sunday, June 7, 1 – 4:30 PM; $6 members, $8 non-members
Cole Porter’s songbook has inspired countless artists across the decades. Join Tony DeSare, Aubrey Logan, and John Manzari as they reimagine hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Anything Goes” and many more with the Seattle Symphony. RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
ICHS PACE Presentation
Tuesday, June 9, 1 – 2 PM
ICHS PACE provides all-inclusive care for low-income Seniors (55+), empowering them to live independently in their homes for as long as possible, instead of having to move into a nursing home, while receiving the same level of care. RSVPs appreciated. (206) 461-7825 or email.
Behind the Curtain of AI
Tuesday, June 23, 1 – 2 PM
E.D. Rachel will demystify and deconstruct the mechanics of generative AI. She will demonstrate the hardware and software required to implement AI models locally. Explore the tools in the background that consumers never see, and consider the impacts of such powerful tools in conversation. This presentation does not address the everyday use of AI services.
On-going Events & Programs
Blood Pressure Readings
Second Wednesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM, Free
Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 140, Seattle
Ballard Center is at WSCS every 2nd Wednesday, offering blood pressure readings. No appointments required.
End of Life Ready Planning Session
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 – 7:45 PM, Free
Review how to fill out and document a set of Advance Directives, how to choose a Health Care Agent if you can’t speak for yourself, and what choices are legal and accessible to die on your terms in Washington State. Presented by End of Life Washington.
The Gathering Place: In-Person
An early-stage memory loss enrichment program
Thursdays, 1 – 4 PM, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th Street, Seattle
A weekly enrichment program for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage memory loss (ESML). Not a drop-in group but an ongoing commitment limited to 12 participants. $50 per session. Some scholarships available. For more information, email or call Kristen Oshyn, MSW, at (206) 297-0875, ext 133.
Ongoing NEST Activities Open to the Public
North East Seattle Together, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle
A non-profit grassroots community based on the national “virtual village model.” Check their monthly calendar for ongoing and special events that are open to the community.
Humanities Washington Programs
Humanities Washington holds events and programs led by cultural experts, scholars, and storytellers, who discuss everything from Washington State history to philosophy to current social issues. Click here for their current calendar and to learn more.
Seattle Public Library Arts Access
Two free services for streaming videos: Kanopy and Access. All you need is a library card. You can get one now, for digital access, at spl.org. On Kanopy, you can stream 5 free programs a month. Access is unlimited streaming.
Silver Kite Community Arts
SilverKite teams with the local library systems to offer online intergenerational arts workshops, talks, social hours, and performances for the community. Visit their website for schedules and to learn more.