Community Events

NWCCA’s Collaboration with Seattle’s Town Hall returns in October!

Your Ain’t Got Rhythm: Understanding Afib

Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 PM, The Mehdi Reading Room, Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Avenue, Seattle; $10 – $35 sliding scale


Afib – atrial fibrillation – is a type of irregular heartbeat that may cause the heart to beat faster than usual. It is projected that by 2030, approximately 12 million people in the U.S. will have AFib. It is important to know that AFib increases the risk of stroke by about 5 times. Join Rebecca Crichton and April K. Watkins, a member of Swedish Hospital’s AFib Clinician and an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP), board-certified in adult health. With over 15 years of clinical experience, April specializes in cardiac electrophysiology and adult hospital medicine.

Virtual and Live Offerings in the Larger Community

Be a Beta Tester for Alli Care, An AI Companion
Alli Care is a companion built for older adults that supports you or a loved one throughout the day. It lives on a tablet, and you just talk to it the way you’d talk to anyone. It checks in throughout the day, reminds you about medications, helps manage your schedule, and encourages healthy habits. It can also help with everyday things like a tech question or setting up a video call. For family, there’s a simple app so caregivers can see that you’re doing okay, without a worried phone call. Alli Care is currently in free beta testing. Alex Yu, the founder and a student at the UW, is looking for people to try it and share feedback. Interested? Email Alex Yu.

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.

Creative Aging at the Frye
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle
The Frye Art Museum offers creative, arts-based programs for all older adults, including those living with memory loss. Their programs are designed to inspire participants to deepen their life experiences and connect meaningfully with others through art. All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Their offerings include:

Click here for a complete list of their Creative Aging activities.

Fall Garden Discovery Program
Fridays, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 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.

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Civic Coffee: Creativity, Aging, and Brain Health
Thursday, October 8, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S. Holly St., Seattle, or Online
Explore ways to support brain health, spark creativity, and build meaningful connections. 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.

History Café: Black Baseball in Washington
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 – 8 PM
Faye G.Allen Grand Atrium, MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle
Black baseball in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest has a rich and resilient history, spanning from the late 19th century’s amateur teams to later professional Negro League teams to modern MLB. Join sports historian Dave Eskenazi and Lyle Kenai Wilson, author of Sunday Afternoons at Garfield Park: Seattle’s Black Baseball Teams, 1911-1951, in conversation about Black baseball, past and present, as a catalyst for change and a platform for community. Click here to learn more and to register. You can also tune in live on the MOHAI YouTube channel to attend virtually.

In-Person Offerings at Greenwood Senior Center

Unless indicated, events are free and held at GSC.
525 N. 85th Street, Seattle

AI for Everyday Life: An Introduction
Wednesday, October 7, 1 – 2 PM
In this beginner-friendly session, explore what AI is, how it works, and practical ways it can support everyday life. Through demonstrations, community members will learn how AI can help us, as well as discuss the limitations of AI, how to recognize when information may not be accurate, and strategies for using these tools safely and confidently. No previous experience is required. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Monday, October 12, 2:30 – 4:15 PM
Join State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers Lee Rockoff and Laura Tranin for a talk and Q&A on how Medicare’s open enrollment works and how to sign up for (or change) Medicare plans. SHIBA is a free, unbiased, and confidential service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Call 206-297-0875 to RSVP.

Navigating Your Medicine Cabinet
Friday, October 16, 1 – 2 PM
Come to GSC for this Stanford-founded, Seattle-based health program helping seniors safely review their medications to reduce falls and live healthier lives. Learn to recognize early signs that one medicine is reacting with another, which medications may cause dizziness, which vitamins and supplements may not be safe to combine with your current prescriptions or each other, and what questions to bring to your doctor’s visit. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.

Tea & Brain Games with Rec’n the Streets
Tuesdays starting October 20, 2:30– 4 PM
Join Seattle Park’s Rec’n the Streets for tea and games at Greenwood Senior Center. Activate your mind with activities ranging from dominoes to themed trivia. Or, challenge your cognition with logic puzzles to keep your brain sharp. Tea will be provided at this ongoing weekly activity, so drop in any Tuesday.

Collage for Wellbeing: Navigating Our Lives As Elders
Friday, October 23, 9 AM – 12 PM
Access your own inherent wisdom and guidance. You will tap into your intuitive side, then create a mixed-media collage that reveals your inner wisdom. You will have the opportunity to journal about and share your creation with others. Collage is a powerful medium for self-expression that is accessible to all of us—no artistic experience needed! Space is limited. Registration required. Call 206-297-0875.

Universal Monster Movies Talk
Tuesday, October 27, 1 – 2 PM
Lon Chaney’s The Phantom of the Opera just turned 100. This Halloween, we’ll look back at how Universal turned a couple of Victorian novels into a genre juggernaut and revisit the origins of Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Invisible Man, and all their descendants. Why was this type of story so successful in the early 1930s? And why has their legacy continued? RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.

Raging Grannies
Friday, October 30, 1 – 2 PM
A beloved local institution, the Seattle Raging Grannies are often found at protests and other events, and have been singing for 30 years! In the tradition of wise women elders, the mission of the Seattle Raging Grannies (one of about 85 Raging Grannies gaggles in the U.S. and Canada) is to promote global peace, justice, and social and economic equality by raising public awareness through song, humor, and education. Expect a short concert followed by a discussion. RSVP by calling 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.

  • Inclusive
    Facilitated by Rebecca Crichton, NWCCA Executive Director
    Friday, October 2, 12:30 – 2 PM
    Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
    What does it mean to be inclusive? How much do you want to be included by others, and how inclusive are you? We’ll explore this important part of relationships in our lives.
  • Dementia
    Facilitated by Dori Gillam, NWCCA Board Chair
    Friday, November 6, 12:30 – 2 PM
    Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
    What do you know about dementia? Who have you known who was diagnosed with dementia? What can you do to see if you are at risk or already are showing signs? Have you thought about what you would do if you were diagnosed?

Tech Programs with Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com
Click the title links to register.

Rent Smart
A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center may be available during presentations for general legal information. Legal aid resources are shared during the presentations as well. Click the title links to learn more and to register.
Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn about:

  • Repair Issues and Landlord Duties
    Wednesday, October 4, 3 – 4:45 PM
    Do you need repairs done in your rental home and don’t know if you or your landlord is responsible for fixing them? Are you having a hard time getting your landlord to make repairs? And what exactly are your rights as a tenant?
  • Breaking Your Lease
    Wednesday, October 28, 5 – 6:45 PM
    Do you need to break your lease to stay safe? How can you break a lease if you have a fixed-term contract? Will you lose your deposit if you move out when you break your lease?

Online Death Café
Tuesday, October 6, 6 – 7 PM
An informal, gently facilitated gathering for those who wish to discuss and learn more about topics related to death and dying. We live in a death-phobic society where these conversations are often avoided. Bringing the topic into the light creates an opportunity to share experiences, questions, and concerns. It can increase awareness and personal agency, to reduce fear and suffering at the end of life – both for those who are leaving, and those who remain. Click here to learn more and to register. Death Cafés are not structured grief support or counseling services.

Well Read Book Group
Wednesday, October 7, 7 – 8 PM
October’s book: Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
This bimonthly virtual book group focuses on reading, discussing, and amplifying books written by authors of color. Discussion questions are available by email request. New members are always welcome. Click here to register.

This Book Group is Queer
Tuesday, October 13, 6 – 7:30 PM
This month’s theme: Non-Human Characters
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.

Support, Learn, and Share with PFLAG
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join an interactive conversation with PFLAG Seattle representatives and learn how to show up for LGBTQIA+ people in your life. Whether you have a trans friend, a queer sibling, or a gay co-worker, this is a safe space to acquire allyship resources and hear about local support networks available for friends and family of LGBTQIA+ people. Click here to learn more and to register.

Cook’s Book Group
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
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: October 21, 6:30 – 7:45 PM
September selection: Beloved by Toni Morrison
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 the 2026 book list.

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 the Special Events calendar.
Call (206) 461-7825 or email for more information.

How Whiskey Won Washington
Thursday, October 1, 1 – 2 PM
Humanities Washington Presentation
Washington has a mixed history with liquor, with efforts to ban or restrict it dating back to 1854, and “blue laws” remained on the books well into the twentieth century. Yet a modern craft distilling boom is happening in the Evergreen State. How did whiskey inspire both trouble and innovation? How did its import by settlers affect Indigenous communities and other groups? And how did whiskey play a role in the very creation of our state? Join author and journalist Becky Garrison as she distills the history of the barrel and the bottle in our state. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Friday, October 2, 2:30– 4 PM
Larry from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will be at WCSC to discuss Medicare Open Enrollment before the period opens on October 15th. This presentation is for people already on Medicare who are interested in or planning to make changes to their plan for the next year during open enrollment. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.

The Incredible Shrinking Man
Wednesday, October 7, 1:30 – 3 PM
In this 1957 sci-fi movie, Scott Carey (Grant Williams) is exposed to a radioactive cloud while on a boating trip. Several months later, Scott realizes that he’s shrunk several inches. A doctor admits that he’s baffled. As Scott continues to shrink — decreasing to three feet tall — he becomes bitter and lashes out at his wife, Louise (Randy Stuart). He begins to fear a cure will never be found — since even as he becomes a national sensation, he’s still shrinking.

Author Event: I Love Being Abroad
Tuesday, October 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Join WCSC member Julie Cascioppo as she discusses her memoir, I Love Being Abroad, reads a few excerpts, signs purchased copies of the book, and performs a French song or two! Julie’s memoir offers a rare and funny glimpse into the Paris of the 1980s through the eyes of a woman who dared to go it alone—and sing her way home. RSVPs appreciated. (206) 461-7825 or email.

Health Fair with PLU Nursing School
Mondays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: October 19 & 26, November 2 & 9
Nursing students from Pacific Lutheran University are hosting four free Health Fairs at WCSC. Each week, this group of nursing students will provide health assessments, check vital signs and blood pressure, and offer health education and resources. No registration required.

Woodland Zoo Park Outing
Wednesday, October 21, 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM
$3 members; $5 non-members — includes admission
A guided tour of the Woodland Park Zoo’s new Forest Trailhead exhibit! From the forest floor to a sky-high canopy trail, meet the wildlife icons of forest conservation, including tree kangaroos, red panda, kea, and nearly 20 species of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. A limited number of spots are available to meet at the zoo instead of taking the van. Email for more info! RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825.

In-Person Special Events at Northeast Seattle Together (NEST)

NEST Office, Fireside Room, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle
Non-member $5–$ 10 sliding–scale fee per event
Call (206) 525-6378 for more information

Dealing with Dementia Workshop
Tuesday, October 13, 1 – 5 PM
This workshop, taught by Carol Redfield, DNP, MN, RN, an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific University. is specially designed for family caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Learn best-practice strategies to manage challenging behaviors, reduce stress, and create time for themselves. Receive a free copy of the Dealing with Dementia Guide—a comprehensive 300+ page resource filled with practical tips and solutions to the everyday challenges caregivers face. Click here to learn more and to register.

Fall Prevention: Staying Strong, Steady and Independent
Thursday, October 15, 1 – 2:30 PM
An interactive session featuring the latest recommendations from the 2025 International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR), a leading global forum on health longevity, muscle health, frailty, and intrinsic capacity in older adults. Explore practical strategies to support physical function, resilience, and well-being. Try a series of simple self-assessments to better understand key aspects of healthy aging and functional health. Silver Denton, PT, DPT, GSC, is a physical therapist at the Outpatient Rehab Medicine Clinic at the UW Med Center. Click here to learn more and to register.

Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?
Thursday, October 29, 1 – 2:30 PM
Would you know what to do, and would you have what you need if help wasn’t available for several days? Join Nancy Wilder, a retired RN and captain of the Wedgwood Emergency Hub planning group, for practical tips on preparing your household. Learn what to include in an emergency kit, how to put together a “go bag,” and how to plan for the unexpected. One of Seattle’s volunteer Emergency Communication Hubs is located right across the street from NEST. Click here to learn more and to register.

Ongoing 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, October 21, 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.