Community Events
NWCCA’s Collaboration with Seattle’s Town Hall
Monday, March 10, 7:30 PM
The Medhi Reading Room, Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Avenue, Seattle
The Forever Letter — Authentic Connection with Ourselves and With Those We Love
Elana Zaiman with Rebecca Crichton
A Forever Letter, inspired by the centuries-old tradition of the ethical will, is a perfect way to deepen, heal and uplift the relationships that matter to us most. Forever letters can share our values and wisdom; ask for forgiveness and offer forgiveness; and express our gratitude, support, and love. Elana Zaiman, the first woman rabbi from a family spanning six generations of rabbis, will be our guide on a journey into forever letters and why we might want to place writing them high on our priority list.
Virtual and Live Offerings in the Larger Community
You & Me: A Space for Intergenerational Connection
Tuesdays, March 18, 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.
We Are Also in Bondage Here: Black Women in the Washington Civil Rights Movement
Friday, March 21, 12 – 1 PM
Presented by Humanities Washington
When the 1960s ushered in a wave of political ferment in Washington State, Black women were the driving force behind civil rights campaigns to dismantle statewide racial segregation and discriminatory practices. This talk examines their collective leadership efforts and activist work, which resulted in significant legislative changes and profoundly impacted the state’s residents. Learn valuable lessons about the past and its relevance to ongoing contemporary social and political issues. Click here to learn more and to register.
Look Again: Early Stage Memory Loss Guided Art
First Fridays: April 4, 10 – 11 AM – No meeting in March
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.
Practical Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
with Kris Fredrickson, MSW, LICSW
Wednesday, April 16
The Elder Education Institute from Sound Generations offers professional and community-based workshops on topics related to the special needs of our elders. 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
AARP Tax Assistance
Fridays through April 11, 9 AM – 4:39 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.
AI & Dementia: Exploring New Frontiers in Brain Health
Thursday, March 6, 1 – 2 PM
NewDays is a small team of neuropsychologists and technologists, developing an AI assistant to work alongside therapists to help people experiencing cognitive decline and dementia symptoms. They are also looking for community feedback – this is your chance to be involved in shaping a tool that aims to make cognitive care more accessible and empowering. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification
Saturday, 9 AM – 12 PM: March 15
$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.
Medicare Counseling
Tuesday, March 18, 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.
Invisible Histories: Uncovering Seattle’s “Lost” Cemetery
Tuesday, March 18, 1 – 2 PM
What happened to the 3,260 people buried at the Duwamish Cemetery (aka Seattle’s Potter’s Field) when it was erased in 1912 for the dredging and straightening of the Duwamish River? Learn about this untold history from South Seattle while engaging with the themes of industrial growth, marginalized perspectives and collective memory. Invisible Histories visually and viscerally connects the public to experiences from the past. Their podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. Call to reserve your spot: 206-297-0875.
Phinneywood Holi Celebration
Saturday, March 22, 1 – 3 PM, $7 child; $12 member; $15 public
Phinney Center Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Holi is a Hindu spring festival that signifies the end of winter, the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, fertility, color, love, laughter, forgetting and forgiving. Holi is a time when friends, families, and communities come together to celebrate the victory of the dissolution of bad spirits, burning of bad karma and bad feelings, removing negative thoughts and cleansing our consciousness. Click here to buy tickets.
Floriography: The Language of Flowers
Wednesday, March 26, 1 – 2 PM
This historical presentation chronologically explores the many stories surrounding the symbolism of flowers and herbs. Examples range from ancient China to the Middle East to Victorian England and beyond. Presented by Kimberly Bryan of Parsley & Rue. RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Book Launch: Bill Thorness’s All Roads Lead to Rome
Wednesday, March 26, 7 – 8 PM, Phinney Center Blue Building, Rm. 6
6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Join neighborhood author Bill Thorness to celebrate the launch of his new book All Roads Lead to Rome: Searching for the End of My Father’s War. Retracing World War II’s Italian campaigns, Thorness revisit his commando father’s battlefields and steps into shoes to finish the walk into Rome his father was denied. The story is part travelogue, part history, and part memoir about the ravages of war. This event, with refreshments & book signing, is presented by Phinney Books.
Bingo Karaoke
Fridays, February 21 & March 28, 7 – 10 PM
Play rollicking games of bingo (for cash prizes!), wow the crowd with your karaoke skills, and buy your friends a round of drinks and snacks. All proceeds support activities for seniors, daily meals, memory-loss programs, and support groups at the Greenwood Senior Center, a program of the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Click here for details and to purchase your ticket.
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. Registration not required.
- Dealing with Uncertainty
Tuesday, February 25, 1 – 2:30 PM
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave SE, Renton
Come enjoy a warm beverage and converse with your senior peers about this topic relevant to us all. Snacks courtesy of the Friends of the Fairwood Library. - Caregiving: Yours, Mine and Theirs
Tuesday, March 13 13, 2 – 3:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline
At some point, we will either become caregivers or need caregiving ourselves. Share caregiving stories and discuss what we know about navigating the healthcare system, researching in-home care, assisted living or nursing facilities and handling the workload. Facilitated by NWCCA Board President Dori Gillam.
Tech Programs with Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com
Click the title links to register.
- Google Chrome: A Deep Dive
Wednesday, February 19, 2 – 3 PM
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser. Explore features and options that might be new to you. - What is a Podcast?
Wednesday, February 26, 2 – 3 PM
Podcasts are audio shows that can range from comedy to true crime series. Explore the wide range of content and ways you can listen to podcasts on your device. - Location Tracking and Cookies
Wednesday, March 5, 2 – 3 PM
Explore the tools used by online marketers to gather your data. - Digital Security: Are You the Weak Link?
Wednesday, March 12, 2 – 3 PM
Computer criminals have changed, as have the ways to outwit them. Let knowledge be your armor in this battle! - Dealing with Your Online Accounts
Wednesday, March 19, 2 – 3 PM
Unsure how to change a password or update a recovery email? Want to change a subscription? Learn how to get started.
First Tuesday Book Group
Tuesday, March 4, 7 – 8 PM
New members are always welcome! Click here for the reading list for October 2024 -September 2025. Click here to register.
This Book Group is Queer
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This month’s theme: Queer History
Conversation and community in a lively LGBTQIA+ book chat on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Click here for a list of reading suggestions on this month’s theme. Click here to learn more and to register.
Aging Well Learning Community
Saturday, March 15, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
This month: The Gift of Aging: Growing Older with Purpose, Planning & Positivity by Marcy Cottrell Houle
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.
Cook’s Book Group
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This month: Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession by Jess Damuck
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 heree 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 to check special events added later in the month.
February Tech Mentoring
February 3 – 28, Schedule varies by day, Free
Bring your device, cords, passwords, and anything else you need to accomplish your tech task. If you need help with desktops or printers, they have a mentor to help with at-home problems. Appointments are an hour long. RSVPs required. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Scarecrow Presents: The Hundred-Foot Journey
Wednesday, February 19, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Free
Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is an extraordinarily talented and largely self-taught culinary novice. When he and his family are displaced from their native India and settle in a quaint French village, they decide to open an Indian eatery. However, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the proprietress of an acclaimed restaurant just 100 feet away, strongly objects. Call (206) 461-7825 or email.
Learnin’ to Fly
Tuesday, February 25, 1:15 – 2:15 PM, Free
Enjoy a sing-along performance from Learnin’ to Fly, a group of musicians who play a variety of songs and genres, mainly from the 60’s through the 80’s – hopefully including some of your favorites. RSVPs appreciated. 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, February 19, 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 & Virtual
An early-stage memory loss enrichment program
Virtual: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 PM
In-Person: 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 8 participants. Virtual: $20 per session; In-person: $40 per session. Some scholarships available. For more information, email or call Carin Mack, MSW, 206-230-0166.
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.