In-Person Programs
The Senior Center of West Seattle is now open with limited programming, by appointment only.
During this phase, the Senior Center will operate with just a few high-demand programs that are held 1:1 or in a small group setting. The first couple of weeks will be our test period as we evaluate how to provide the programs, activities and classes our members want most while keeping our members, volunteers and staff safe. Our goal is to add more programming throughout July and August, as safety guidelines allow.
Safety is Our Top Priority
Masks and six-foot physical distancing will be mandatory while inside the Senior Center. Read more about how we are following safety guidelines here.
Make an appointment for a Class or Activity
Call 206-932-4044, Ext. 1
No walk-in participation will be permitted during this period of our re-opening.
Classes and Activities that will be Open During the First Phase of Re-Opening
All Activities are by Reservation Only
206-932-4044, Ext 1
Aging Well
Facilitator: Mo Fain
Mondays 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Oct 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7, 14, 21
Art with Cindy B!
Join Cindy for a 6-week art class. Each class will be 2 hours long. Cindy will teach drawing and painting using different art materials, such as drawing pencils, pastels, charcoal, and watercolors. You will draw from real objects, memory, and your own photo choices. You will learn how to color-mix so you can create your own beautiful shades for painting. This will be a casual and safe environment, with plenty of individual instruction. Artists of every level will find a place in this class, and beginners are welcome!
Time: 10:00 am – noon
Tuesdays, 6 total classes:
Sep 29
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3
Materials fee: $10 members; $15 non-members. Space is limited, so please call the front desk to register.
Artists Group
Instructor: Linda Hulce
Thursdays and Fridays 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Oct 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Nov 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Coffee with Vets
Leader: Jon Gerhardt
Second Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 8
Community Coffee
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Oct 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Join with staff and members of the Center for some delicious coffee and scintillating conversation! Let’s share stories, tips on how we’re getting along, and visions for what we hope for ourselves and the Center as summer turns to fall turns to winter turns to … 2021! Please call us at (206) 932-4044 x1 to register.
Computer Lab
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 3:30 pm, by appointment
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist Jan L. provides her services once a month at the Center. Call (206) 932-4044 x1 to have a registration packet sent to you, or stop by the Center to pick up the packet.
Foot Care with Nurse Keith Germain
We are pleased to offer foot care again at the Center. Our nurse provides foot care services once a month for both members and non-members. Call (206) 932-4044 x1 to give your feet the attention they deserve! Fee: $30 for members, $40 for non-members.
By appointment:
Oct 16
Nov 20
Dec 18
Ham Radio Group
Leader: Jim Edwards
Mondays 5:45 – 7:30 pm
Nov 2
Dec 7
Register directly with Jim at wsbigband@gmail.com
Hardanger
The Center is excited to welcome back the artistry of Norwegian embroidery. Join in the tradition!
Tuesdays 10:00 am-Noon
November 3,10,17, 24,
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Legal Assistance
Attorney: Heather DeVrieze
Last Tuesdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm (20-min. appointments)
Oct 27
Nov 24
Dec 29
Attorney: John Llewellyn
First and third Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm (20-min. appointments)
Nov 5, 19
Dec 3, 17
Sept 3, 17
Medicare – Understanding Medicare with Patrice Lewis
Medicare can be so confusing. How do you know which Medicare health insurance plan will work best for you? Join Patrice for a presentation or a one-on-one conversation about Medicare. Patrice will go over the basics, review options available to you, and discuss what you need to consider when selecting a plan. Bring your questions!
Facilitator: Patrice Lewis
Presentations
11:00 – noon
Nov 5, 25
One-on-One, 30 minute sessions
11:00 am -12:30
Oct 22
Nov 12, 19
Mindful Movement
As the weather gets colder, it’s even more important to stay mobile. Join instructor Erica B. to gain confidence to practice mindful movement and increase your mobility and functional movement. You’ll also practice mindful breathing exercises, silent meditative practices, and use chairs to blend together yoga and strength techniques. Call 206 932-4044 x1 to have your name added to the wait list for this class. It will be starting soon on Wednesday mornings!
Movies~
The Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of – see below for more details*
Facilitator: Terry Holm
Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Oct 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Nov 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Dec 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23
A Journey Through Alfred Hitchcock Movies
We will be showing documentaries surveying various Alfred Hitchcock films. It answers the question “Why is Alfred Hitchcock important to all movies-past, present, and future. We will be showing it in 20-minute segments.
Facilitator: Terry Holm
Fridays 12:30 – 12:50 pm, before the feature film showing
Nov 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Dec 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
Writing Group
Instructor: Natalie Bumgardner
Wednesdays 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Oct 21
Nov 4, 18
Dec 2, 16
*Terry’s The Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of
Free Popcorn!
Now Featuring Newsreels, Previews, and Cartoons
Wednesdays at 1:00 PM:
Wed. Nov. 4: I Married a Witch (1942)-Veronica Lake, Fredric March, Susan Hayward-(76m)
Wed. Nov. 11 Marvin’s Room (1996)-Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon-(98m) Rated PG-13
Wed. Nov. 18: The House on 92nd Street (1945)-Lloyd Nolan, Signe Hasso, Gene Lockhart, Reed Hadley, William Eythe-(88m)
Wed. Nov. 25: The Wind & the Lion (1975)-Sean Connery, Candace Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston-(119m) Rated PG
Wed. Dec. 2: Night Train to Munich (1940)-Rex Harrison, Margaret Lockwood, Paul Henreid-(93m)
Wed. Dec. 9: Spellbound (1945)-Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Rhonda Fleming-(111m)
Wed. Dec. 16: The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)-Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Bruce Greenwood-(126m) Rated PG-13
Wed. Dec. 23: In Old Chicago (1938)-Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Brian Donlevy, Alice Brady-(95m)
Wed. Dec. 30: Rio Grande (1950)-John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Ben Johnson, Victor MacLaglen-(105m)
Fridays at 1:00 PM:
Fri. Nov. 6: Death on the Nile (1978)-Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, David Niven, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, Maggie Smith-(140m) Rated PG
Fri. Nov. 13: His Kind of Woman (1951)-Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, Vincent Price, Raymond Burr-(120m)
Fri. Nov. 20: Footlight Parade (1933)-James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Frank McHugh-(104m)
Fri. Sept. 27: Senior Center Closed-No Movie-Happy Thanksgiving
Fri. Dec. 4: The Big Short (2015)-Brad Pitt, Steve Carrell, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale-(130m) Rated R
Fri. Dec. 11: Bernie (2012)-Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McCaughnaghey-(98m) Rated PG-13
Fri. Dec. 18: The Bad Seed (1956)-Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones-(129m)
Fri. Dec 25: Senior Center Closed-No Movie-Merry Christmas