Community Events
NWCCA’s Collaboration with Seattle’s Town Hall
Monday, April 14, 7:30 PM
The Medhi Reading Room, Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Avenue, Seattle
The Healing Arts and the Path of Service
Cedron Sterling with Rebecca Crichton
Cedron Sterling, LMT has shared his mastery of the healing arts of massage and Myofascial Release for more than three decades with clients and other healing practitioners. He will discuss his serendipitous and pre-ordained journey into the wide field of energy and body healing. His work has benefited clients confronting chronic pain, emotional distress, and end-of-life concerns.
Virtual and Live Offerings in the Larger Community
Look Again: Early Stage Memory Loss Guided Art
First Fridays: April 4, 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.
You & Me: A Space for Intergenerational Connection
Tuesdays, April 15, May 6, 12 – 1 PM, The Memory Hub
1021 Columbia Street, Seattle
Once a month, join the Memory Hub and students from O’Dea High School for an hour of facilitated conversation and fun activities. An opportunity for individuals living with dementia to build meaningful connection across generations. Pre-registration required. Click here.
Practical Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
with Kris Fredrickson, MSW, LICSW
Wednesday, April 16, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
The Elder Education Institute from Sound Generations offers professional and community-based workshops on topics related to the special needs of our elders. This class will introduce the types of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation that occur and explore what is known about the prevalence, risk factors, cultural elements and perpetrator profiles involved when abuse occurs. Click here to learn more and to register.
Homelessness and the Meaning of Home
Monday, April 21, 12 – 1 PM
Presented by Humanities Washington
Loss of a home, whether through financial difficulties, divorce, illness, or natural disasters like wildfires, is a widespread and growing problem affecting all of us, occurring in suburban and rural areas as well as cities. Author and professor Josephine Ensign will share her research on the history of homelessness in her hometown of Seattle, along with discussion of what these stories can teach us about the contemporary crisis of homelessness throughout our state and country. Click here to learn more and to register.
In-Person Offerings at Greenwood Senior Center
Unless indicated, events are free and held at GSC.
525 N. 85th Street, Seattle
Weird, Wonderful & Worrisome Objects in WA Museums
Wednesday, April 2, 1 – 2 PM, Presented by Humanities Washington
There are a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view. Explore hidden objects found in the back rooms of museums in our state and around the country (like a Spokane institution that holds Bing Crosby’s toupées and a museum in Lynden that’s home to a 150-year-old pickle). RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Dumpling Class with Karachi Kitchen
Friday, April 4, 2 – 4 PM
Karachi Kitchen owner and cookbook author Kausar Ahmed was always curious growing up about the cuisine brought by the local Afghan refugees to her home city of Karachi, Pakistan. In this class Kausar will share some history of Afghan cooking traditions as you make Aushak (Afghan dumplings, filled with leeks and scallions, and served with chunky tomato and beef sauce and a garlicky yogurt) or a vegetarian option with a lentil topping. Call to reserve your spot: 206-297-0875.
The Politics of Beauty: Movie and Q&A with Filmmaker John de Graaf
Wednesday, April 9, 1 – 3 PM, Free
Stewart Udall left a profound legacy of conservation and environmental justice as Secretary of the Interior during the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations. His social and environmental successes stemmed from his ability to bring together people with disparate interests and inspire them to achieve common goals. John de Graaf is an award-winning documentary filmmaker (notably for the popular PBS special Affluenza), author, and activist. RSVP to 206-297-0875.
AARP Tax Assistance
Fridays through April 11, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Once you have compiled all the necessary paperwork to complete your return, call to schedule an appointment with the AARP volunteer tax preparers. While this service is free, donations to the GSC are appreciated. Call 206-297-0875 to schedule an appointment.
Medicare Counseling
Tuesday, April 15, 10 AM – 3:45 PM; Free
Have questions regarding your healthcare? Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Lee Rockoff and Laura Tranin offer monthly, one-hour appointments. Click for information about Statewide Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA). Call to reserve your spot: 206-297-0875.
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification
Saturday, 9 AM – 12 PM: April 19
$60 PNA Members/$70 Public
Phinney Center Blue Building, Room 7
Learn first aid, infant, child, and adult CPR, HIV and blood-borne pathogens, with a focus on injury prevention and safety. Taught by Ken Norris, a 26-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department who has taught CPR for 25 years. Modified to meet COVID-19 safety requirements. Certificates issued at the end of class. Click here to reserve your space.
Together We Shine: PNA Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26, 5 – 9 PM, Phinney Center Blue Building, Rm. 6
6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Shine a light on 45 years of connecting community at the PNA’s most significant fundraising event of the year. This fundraiser isn’t just about showcasing their various programs, spanning from seniors to kids, arts & culture, to business—it’s also about celebrating community, recognizing that they wouldn’t be where we are without continued community support. Click here to learn more and to register.
Virtual Offerings from King County Library System (KCLS)
Wisdom Café
Wisdom Cafés provide space for older adults to engage in ongoing and facilitated conversations about livability issues affecting all people, as we grow. Facilitated by NWCCA Executive Director Rebecca Crichton. Registration not required.
- Who Knows You?
Thursday, April 10, 2 – 3:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline
People closest to you may feel they ‘know’ you. However, you may not have shared part of who you are with them. What stories would you like to share with family and friends but haven’t known how to? Strategies will be shared for having meaningful conversations with loved ones. - The Invisibility of Aging
Friday, April 11, 12:30 – 2 PM
Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
Do you feel invisible or that you don’t “count?” Discuss the positives and challenges of not being noticed because of age, and how to stand out or be heard (when you want to!).
Tech Programs with Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com
Click the title links to register.
- Prevent Password Panic
Wednesday, April 2, 2 – 3 PM
Explore options for password creation and storage, user IDs, identity verifications and more. - Explore Video Calling Options
Wednesday, April 9, 2 – 3 PM
Look at the most popular video calling options; how they work on different devices and how easy they are for beginner users. - Tech Terminology Basics: What Does That Mean?
Wednesday, April 16, 2 – 3 PM
Tech lingo can be confusing. Look at frequently used words and demystify this digital language. - What Is “The Cloud”?
Wednesday, April 22, 2 – 3 PM
What does “cloud” computing mean, who owns it, and what does it do for you?
First Tuesday Book Group
Tuesday, April 1, 7 – 8 PM
New members are always welcome! Click here for the reading list for October 2024 -September 2025. Click here to register.
Well Read Book Group
Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This month: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
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, April 8, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This month’s theme: Comedy!
Find conversation and community in a lively LGBTQIA+ book chat! New members always welcome. Bring your own book or check out their suggestions. In partnership with Charlie’s, Seattle’s queer bookstore committed to creating community connections through LGBTQIA+ literature. Click here to learn more and register.
Cook’s Book Group
Wednesday, April 16, 19, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This month: The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg
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.
Aging Well Learning Community
Saturday, April 19, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
This month: Every Breath, New Chances: How to Age with Honor and Dignity, A Guide for Men by Lewis Richmond
An open-learning community dedicated to aging well with consciousness, courage, and contribution. You do not need to have read the book to participate in the discussion. New members are always welcome. Click here to register.
Trivia Quiz Night
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 – 8 PM
This month’s categories: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Comic Book Trivia and one of your choice
Play trivia on Zoom, on your own or as a team! 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 complete monthly calendar.
Notary Party
Tuesday, April 1, 3 – 6 PM, Free
Have you been working on your will, advanced directive, or other legal documents you’d like to get notarized? Bring your completed but unsigned documents, with a notary section and a valid ID. If your documents need witnesses, they will have at least 2 on hand. You’re also welcome to come just to be a witness for others! No appointment necessary.
Cinema Termite Presents: In the Heat of the Night
Wednesday, April 2, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Free
This 1967 film tells the story of Virgil Tibbs, a Black police detective from Philadelphia who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger with a score by Quincy Jones. This film is widely considered one of the most important American films of the 1960s. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Rolling Crones Performance
Wednesday, April 9, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, $4 members, $6 non-members
The Rolling Crones return to WCSC. This senior women’s choral group performs music from Broadway musicals, vocal jazz, renaissance madrigals and contemporary choral composers. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Mount St Helens Presentation 45th Anniversary
Tuesday, April 15, 1:15 – 2:15 PM
After more than four decades, the eruption of St Helens still captivates the imagination and excites our sense of wonder and awe. Join retired park ranger Pat Pilcher on a journey to reveal this moment in history through personal stories and images of this stunning, geologic event. RSVPs appreciated. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Scarecrow Presents: Enchanted April
Wednesday, April 16, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
When married British women Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson) and Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence) decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright), an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines, the four women ease into life in rural Italy, and each finds herself transformed by the experience. Movie is free and so is the popcorn! Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Skagit Tulip Festival Outing
Thursday, April 17, 9:30 – 3:30 PM, $22 members; $24 nonmembers
Stroll the tulip fields of Roozengaarde then head to The Rex Bar & Grill for lunch. Price includes admission to Roozengaarde, bring money for lunch or pack your own. RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Qigong Class
Tuesdays, April 22 – June 17 (except May 27), 4 – 5 PM
$4 members, $6 non-members
The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong uses slow, precise movements and controlled breathing to improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength. Instructor Jean Clough delights in teaching Qigong in ways relevant to Western minds and is enchanted by the magic of energy and the power of healing through our minds. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Food and Finality
Discussions facilitated by Rebecca Crichton around death and dying, grief and loss, discussions that honor and acknowledge the discomfort, judgments, confusion and other emotions that these topics can engender. Rebecca creates and holds the space with the intention that everybody is included and feels safe.
- Invite six to ten people who want to talk about end-of-life concerns.
- Provide food (takeout is fine) and a space for the gathering.
- Sliding scales ranges from $25 to $50 per person, payable to NWCCA.
If you’ve ever wanted to discuss some of the concerns and questions you have around the daunting topic of end of life, but couldn’t imagine how that could happen, this might be a good way to start. Contact NWCCA to begin the conversation.
On-going Events & Programs
End of Life Ready Planning Session
Wednesday, April 23, 12 – 1 PM
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. Click here to learn more.
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.
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 available: 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 is teaming 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.