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Special Class and Lecture
Offerings
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The Fun House
Remember visiting the fun house? Spend an afternoon exploring what fun means
to us through a writing and reminiscing workshop. There’s a lot to learn and
enjoy on this four-hour tour. Bring a pen or pencil, paper, snacks to share
and your desire for some merriment. We’ll talk, we’ll write, we’ll laugh. (Fri,
June 12, 12 - 4 pm, $15)
Line Dancing - Fun, Fun, Fun!
In these fun dance classes, you will learn
line dances to a variety of music like swing, rock and roll, waltz,
zydeco and western. We’re offering both a beginning and intermediate
level class, so there is something for everyone who loves to move to
music. Exercise never felt like such fun! Benefits include more
flexibility, better balance, stronger muscles and improved body
awareness. Registration required. Call (206) 297-0875 to sign up. (Tues,
June 16 - July 14 & July 28 - Aug 25. Level I: 1 - 2 pm, Level II: 2:15
- 3:15 pm,
$30/members, $40/non-members)
Self-Help Acupressure for
Depression
Have you been feeling a little down in the dumps
lately? Find out what you can do at home to effectively assist with feelings
of depression through acupressure. Learn how to select, locate and
self-treat acupressure points to start feeling better. The instructor, Dr.
Marc Imlay, past President of the Acupuncture Association of Washington, has
practiced acupuncture for 20 years. (Wed, June 17, 11am-12pm, free)
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About Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been making headlines recently.
Get ready for summer by coming to this health lecture to learn why we
need vitamin D, how we can get enough and why we need to be extra
conscious of our vitamin D intake in not-so-sunny Seattle.
Dietician Tricia Clement from Northwest Hospital will present and answer
any questions you may have. (Wed, June 24, 1 - 2 pm, free)
Healing Grief
Music can take us to a place beyond words. Presenter
Linda Chitty will facilitate this meeting where you can learn more about a
six-week program offered by Swedish Hospital that uses classical music and
individual imagery expressed on paper to help grieve the death of a loved
one. (Wed, July 8, 1 - 2 pm, free)
Self-Help
Acupressure for Chronic Hip Pain
Do you have chronic pain in your hip joints?
Learn how you can safely and effectively manage this pain through
acupressure. Get information on how to select, locate and self-treat
acupressure points to help alleviate your symptoms. Dr. Marc Imlay will present.
(Wed, July 15, 11
am-12 pm, free)
Self-Help
Acupressure for Chronic Back Pain
Has all that summer gardening led to
uncomfortable back pain? Learn how you can safely and effectively assist
with this pain through acupressure. Get information on how to select,
locate and self-treat acupressure points to help alleviate your
symptoms. Dr. Marc Imlay will present. (Wed, Aug 19, 11
am-12 pm, free)
Processing Loss
Whether it’s a loved one, a pet or a stock
portfolio, loss can be depressing and painful. Worst of all, we’re often
left alone with our memories. In this workshop, you get to bring your loss
with you: revel in the good things, regret the bad and feel accompanied in
this journey by others who understand. Bring snacks to share. Facilitated by
Ariele Huff. (Fri, Aug 21, 10 am-2 pm, $15)
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The following free brain health activities are available this quarter. Our Brain Health
Matters programming is made possible by a grant from the Norcliffe
Foundation and sponsorship support from
Northgate Plaza, a Merrill Gardens Community and Merrill Gardens at
Northgate.
You & Wii, presenting a series of Wii Workshops
Have you been hearing about the Nintendo Wii and
wanting to give it a try? Good news! We are offering Wii Workshops every
Monday and Wednesday afternoon this summer so you can do just that. Sign up
for a workshop (they are limited to 4 participants) and come give it a
whirl. We have dedicated volunteers on hand to help show you the ropes, how
to navigate the controls and get you started playing. The Wii is a
ridiculous amount of fun and a great way to get moving. Sign up today by
calling (206) 297-0875.
Mon, 3 - 4:30 pm or Wed, 3:30 - 5 pm, $2
suggested donation, begins June 22
POSIT Demos
The GSC is very excited to be one of the
first senior centers in the country to have the POSIT Science Brain Fitness
Program available for the community. This revolutionary program features a
variety of simple auditory-based computerized exercises designed to improve
cognitive function. Want to check out this new brain health program in the
computer lab and see if it’s right for you? Call the GSC and ask for Liz -
she’ll set up an appointment for you to come and meet with one of the
coaches and see if this program meets your needs (Call (206) 297-0875 and
set up an appointment with Liz. The demo is free; there is a fee if you
decide to participate in the program.)
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Carin's Special Offerings
Purpose & Meaning in Later Life
Come view a video of
the 2nd annual Positive Aging Conference. We will discuss positive aging and
how to achieve purpose, meaning and vitality in the second half of life.
Thurs, July 9 & 16,
10:30 am - 12 pm, free
Our dialogue on Aging with Optimism continues with
this meeting and discussion. Using Richard Cohen’s book,
Strong at the Broken
Places, we will discuss views on challenges and opportunities as we
age with a chronic illness or disability. The book is available from the
library. It is in paperback and on CD. Please join us, whether or not you
have read the book. Carin Mack, MSW, and Joseph Ranieri, MSW, and keynote
speaker from the Aging with Optimism Town Hall will co-facilitate the
discussion.
Tues, June 23, 1 - 3 pm, free
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