At the Senior Center’s virtual holiday party on Dec. 18, we will also be honoring a wonderful person who was a big part of the Senior Center for many years.
Walter Jelonek passed away this year. Walter was a regular at Rainbow BINGO, attending nearly every month. He always came over to say hello to the staff and volunteers working in the bar and brought friends to join him at his table. Walter also spent his lifetime crusading for the LGBTQ community.
In 2015 Walter was interviewed for a KING 5 news story on isolated LGBTQ seniors. You can watch the story here.
He was a lovely and thoughtful man, and we will miss him.
News & Announcements
At the Senior Center’s virtual holiday party on Dec. 18, we will also be honoring a wonderful person who was a big part of the Senior Center for many years.November Greetings From Our Executive Director
Dear members, participants and friends,
Washington state has issued new restrictions for the coming months to protect the health of our community from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Therefore, the Senior Center of West Seattle will be closed for in-person programs and activities beginning this week.
We will still be providing essential services including:
– Lunch delivery Monday through Friday
– Food bank distribution
– Meals on Wheels deliveries
– Social worker outreach
Our many online and virtual programs will continue. See what we’re offering on our website.
Our staff will be reaching out by phone during the next four weeks to check on our members. If you are feeling lonely or sad, please contact us today to let our staff know how we can help. Call 206-932-4044 x1.
We will miss not seeing all of you who were coming in to the Senior Center. Please stay safe and be careful these next few weeks, and we can’t wait to see you again soon.
I wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving,
Amy Lee Derenthal
Executive Director
Giving Tuesday is December 1
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Sylvia’s Mask Tips
Are you missing our favorite Rainbow BINGO host, Sylvia O’Stayformore, as much as we are?
Check out this fun video where Sylvia shares her tips on proper mask wearing. Thanks for reminding us how to stay safe, Sylvia!