Community Events
NWCCA’s Collaboration with Seattle’s Town Hall will return in the fall!
Virtual and Live Offerings in the Larger Community
A Conversation on Psychedelics and the Reimagining of Older Age
With Abbie Rosner, Author of Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging
Tuesday, July 14, 5 –7 PM, Green Lake, Seattle
What if psychedelics could make older age the most meaningful, expansive, and joyful time of one’s life? This was the overwhelming message author Abbie Rosner heard from 36 older psychonauts she interviewed for her new book. To celebrate its publication, Abbie is inviting audiences to expand their consciousness around what older age can be.
In this informal event, Abbie will share highlights from her own journey, excerpts from the book, and explain how she sees the beginnings of a new movement of conscious elders ready to meet the challenges of our troubled times. Questions and discussion are welcome, and books will be available for signing. Space is limited. Email your RSVP by July 10. Location details will be shared upon RSVP.
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.
Moments That Matter: Cognitive Change Series
A Free Four-Week Series from North Shore Health & Wellness Center
Moments That Matter provides a supportive space to learn about early memory loss, explore practical caregiving strategies, and connect with others navigating a similar journey. This series is designed for anyone who wants to better understand memory loss, including individuals experiencing early memory changes, family members, care partners, and friends seeking knowledge, support, and resources. Click here for details.
A.I., Civil Rights, and the Fight for a Just Future
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Humanities Washington Presentation
From hiring to housing, policing to sentencing, artificial intelligence and data-driven systems are increasingly shaping our civil rights—often in invisible ways. Far from being neutral, these technologies are amplifying bias, and the Big Tech companies that build them are impacting—and often harming—democracy, equity, and the environment. Technologist and writer Shankar Narayan explores how AI and Big Tech are reshaping our rights today—including historical and current risks to equity and justice, and opportunities for communities to build a more just technological future. Click here to learn more and to register.
Civic Coffee: Brain Health
Tuesday, July 14, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Ballard NW Senior Center, 5429 32nd NW, Seattle
Learn practical ways to support memory, cognitive wellness, and healthy aging. 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.
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
Senior Tax Exemption Presentation
Wednesday, July 8, 1 – 2 PM
Did you know you could be saving on your property taxes? Don’t miss out on valuable senior exemptions that could lower your bill. Join the King County Assessor’s office to learn about the program, the eligibility requirements, the application process, and other details. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Forest Therapy
Tuesday, July 14, 1 – 3 PM, Carkeek Park
Thursday, August 20, 1 – 3 PM, Discovery Park
Suggested donation $5-20/person.
Forest Therapy is immersion into nature that invites you to connect with the environment through all five senses. Benefits include a reduction in stress levels and blood pressure and an increase in calm and connection. Walks led by a certified guide from Cascadia Forest Therapy. Register by calling 206-531-0061 or emailing Teresa Tam.
Fun with Poetry
Fridays, July 17 – August 21, 11 AM – 12 PM
Respond to poetry, song lyrics, stories, and imagery with writing, sharing, and a little art! You don’t have to be a poet or writer to join. You can write poems or not. There are no wrong ways to write. All levels welcome! Give yourself an hour a week for six weeks to let your creativity run free and be pleasantly distracted from the world outside. Register by calling 206-297-0875.
Art History Talk: Art of the American West
Friday, July 17, 11 AM – 12 PM
The American West was documented in many ways, most of all through art. Vivid, detailed snapshots of a life and place unlike anything the world had ever seen, creating a powerful and romanticized mythology that still endures today. Explore some of America’s greatest documenters through paintings, sketches, and photographs. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Urban Wildlife Talk with Common Ground Wildlife
Friday, July 24, 1 – 2 PM
Dr. Sam Kreling formerly ran the Seattle Coyote Study and now runs Common Ground Wildlife, a new non-profit that aims to help the greater Seattle area coexist with wildlife through education and outreach, research, and disease monitoring. Learn about our local coyotes, raccoons, and river otters, bust common misconceptions, discuss common conflicts, and provide solutions and preventative measures to help create healthy urban ecosystems that benefit both wildlife and people. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Responding to a Cardiac Arrest: Hands-Only CPR for Seniors
Wednesday, July 29, 1 – 2 PM
This class will teach participants how to respond to a person experiencing a cardiac arrest using the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR steps and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Concerns and questions seniors may have surrounding cardiac arrest response will be addressed (such as physical abilities, use of technology, etc.), with the opportunity for simulation if participants desire. No formal certification will be earned. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 206-297-0875 or email Ariel.
Summer Blood Drive
Friday, July 31, 9 AM – 5 PM
Bloodworks Northwest is in need of donations to supply local hospitals. We encourage you to make an appointment to donate blood at the Greenwood Senior Center this summer. Please make appointments as soon as possible. Same-day appointments will be available. Your commitment helps ensure local patients receive lifesaving care—because the need for blood doesn’t take a summer break! To make an appointment or search for donation opportunities at other locations, click here or call 800-398-7888.
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.
- Managing Change
Facilitated by NWCCA ED Rebecca Crichton
Thursday, July 9, 2 – 3:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline
We all know that change is the only real constant in our lives. How are you managing change? What realms in your life can benefit by accepting change? - Travel!
Facilitated by NWCCA Board President Dori Gillam
Friday, July 17, 12:30 – 2 PM
Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
Where did you travel prior to age 20 or so? Where have you traveled since? What have you learned during those travels? Do you plan out each travel day, or prefer to have fewer plans and roll with what comes up? Is travel still important to you as you age?
Tech Programs with Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com
Click the title links to register.
- Google Chrome: Deep Dive
Wednesday, July 1, 2 – 3 PM
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser. A look into features and options that might be new to you. - Google Chrome: A Deeper Dive!
Wednesday, July 8, 2 – 3 PM
Explore more features of the world’s most popular browser, including Password Manager, Google Lens photo search, and more. - They Already Have Your Personal Info — Now What?
Wednesday, July 15, 2 – 3 PM
Data breaches outside our control may have exposed your social security, birthday, and other info to criminals – a look at some safety options despite this. - Fun with Microsoft Designer
Wednesday, July 22, 2 – 3 PM
Learn how to use the free Designer website to remove unwanted objects from photos, create fantastical pictures from your words, and much more!
Online Death Café
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
First Tuesday Book Group
Tuesday, July 7, 7 – 8 PM
New members are always welcome! Click here for the October 2025 through September 2026 reading list. Click here to register.
This Book Group is Queer
Tuesday, July 14, 6 – 7:30 PM
This month’s theme: Sports!
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, July 14, 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.
Rent Smart: When You Can’t Pay Rent
Wednesday, July 15, 3 – 4:45 PM
Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to learn:
The current laws on rent increase and housing stabilization.
A general overview of the legal eviction process.
Information on the moving-out process and getting your deposit back.
A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center may be available during presentations for general legal information. Legal aid resources are shared during the presentation as well.
Click here to learn more and to register.
Cook’s Book Group
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine by Nasim Alikhani
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: August 19, 6:30 – 7:45 PM (no session in July)
August selection: East of Eden by John Steinbeck
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.
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: 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!
Cinema Termite Presents: Stand By Me
Wednesday, July 1, 1:30– 3 PM
Based on a Stephen King novella, this 1986 film was directed by Rob Reiner. Rolling Stone called it “the rare movie that necessarily gets better with time.”
Senior Property Tax Exemption Presentation
Tuesday, July 14, 1 – 2 PM
The King County Assessor will discuss the Senior Property Tax Exemption Program, including the recent limit increases! This program provides property tax reductions for eligible seniors and disabled homeowners. Eligibility requirements, the application process, and an overview of the different exemption levels and how they reduce property taxes will be discussed. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Seattle Library Levy Presentation
Tuesday, July 21, 1 – 2 PM
The Seattle Library Levy is up for renewal this summer- join someone from the Seattle Public Library Foundation to learn about the levy and have your questions answered! The library is one of the most loved and most-used institutions in Seattle, serving 430,000 residents and offering many programs and services to the wider community. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Frye Art Museum Outing — Guided Tour
Wednesday, July 29, 1 – 3 PM
$6 members; $8 non-members
The museum’s collection of oil paintings reflects the distinctive vision of the its founders and celebrates late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century European and American art. Their collection has grown over the years to explore contemporary works and embrace previously underrepresented perspectives and forms of expression. RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
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, July 22, 12 – 1:15 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.