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Special Class and Lecture
Offerings
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Line Dancing - Fun, Fun, Fun!
In this fun dance class, you will learn
line dances to a variety of music like swing, rock and roll, waltz,
zydeco and western. This class is open to all levels of dancers, 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,
Jan 12-Feb 9 & Feb 23-Mar 23, 1-2pm or Wed, Jan 13-Feb 10 & Feb 24-Mar
24, 3-4pm,
$30/members, $40/non-members)
Nourish
Your Body
Afternoon fatigue? Food cravings? Too much anxiety
and irritation? Dr. Allott will explain why these are happening and give you
the tools to feel better. Plus, food tools to help with anxiety and
irritation interfering with work. Dr. Allot specializes in the
non-pharmaceutical interventions for depression, anxiety, addictions and
sugar addictions. (Thurs, Dec 10, 1-2pm)
Care
Transitions
Come learn about a new program being offered by CareForce that helps
people with complex care needs learn self-management skills to ensure
their needs are met during the transition from hospital to home. People
who receive this program re significantly less likely to be readmitted
to the hospital after discharge.(Mon, Jan 25, 1pm, free)
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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.
Hear the personal story of a man in his fifties who
was diagnosed with early onset, early stage Alzheimer's Disease
approximately two years ago. He will share the story of his journey so far
and will participate in a question and answer session as well. Presentation
will be on Thursday, Jan 14 at 2pm.
A new, first-in-the-state community program will
make the detection of memory problems and doctor follow-up widely available
to seniors in Phinney/Greenwood. With help from
the Harvest Foundation, the GSC purchased Screen Inc.’s Onsite Memory
Testing System, a computerized test that screens for memory problems and
sends the results to the person’s doctor. Learn more about how this program
works by calling Liz at (2060 297-0875.
You & Wii, presenting a series of Wii Workshops
Have you been hearing about the Nintendo Wii and
wanting to give it a try? Come over to the GSC on December 9th at 2pm to
give it a try. Sign up today by
calling (206) 297-0875. After December 9th, the wii will be available to
practice with every Wednesday at 2pm if you call ahead first.
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
This six-week educational program provides family
caregivers of older adults with long term conditions the skills and
confidence to provide better care for themselves and their loved ones.
Registration is required and class is limited to 12 participants. There is
no fee for the class, but the
Caregiver Helpbook
will be available for purchase.
Thurs, Jan 21-Feb 25,
10 am - 12 pm, free,
resource book available for purchase if desired
As we age, our purpose in life may change. Yet life
needs purpose and meaning to fuel the body as much as it needs food. This
session will explore how to identify and nurture our life essentials.
Thurs, Dec 12, 10:30 am-12 pm, free
Join this group to share stories, resources and
advice about how to age with optimism, despite chronic illnesses or
disabilities.
Tues, Dec 22, Jan 26 & Feb 23, 1-3 pm
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