Seniors Wanted For Civic Engagement Project!

The Greenwood SAGE Project is a group of Seniors, Active, Giving, and Engaged in their community.   The goal of this project is to have seniors work together to address important local and global issues by utilizing the wisdom, judgment, and experience of seniors to serve directly in the community.

The committee, comprised of S.A.G.E participants, picks a global topic that also affects our community. If the topic is particularly extensive, we explore the general issue for a few months in order to get a comprehensive view, focusing on a different aspect each month.   Education days generally occur on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the form of presentation, lecture, video, etc. Every 4th Tuesday of the month there is a Greenwood S.A.G.E. Action Day, where knowledge about issues will be put into action by volunteering or advocating in the community to make positive changes. Check out the information below for ways to become involved. Call Emily at (206) 297-0875 or email her at emily@greenwoodseniorcenter.org to learn more about the S.A.G.E. project or to become a part of the committee. 

Upcoming programs include:

March: Environmental Justice - Come learn about  ways in which communities confront environmental disparities in their neighborhoods

Tues, Mar 2, 2pm: Laid To Rest film screening

A film that documents  the effects of  waste processing plants on the environment, health and quality of life for the residents of Chester, PA  and  what the community does to overcome these detrimental business practices.

Tues, Mar 16, 2pm: Environmental Justice 101 with Jonathan Betz-zall

Betz-zall,  board member of the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice, will talk about  the basics of environmental justice and explain how environmental disparities exist among Seattle neighborhoods.

April: Become a Steward of the Earth - Join SAGE to better our planet while  educating ourselves about pressing environmental issues

Tues, Apr 6, 11am-2pm: Outdoor Appreciation at Carkeek

Join SAGE for a trip to Carkeek park for a picnic and  a tour of their new education center, to learn about plans for accessible trails, and to do a bit of light garden work Free. Transportation included. RSVP by Thurs, Apr 1.

Sat, Apr 17, 9am, Sandel Park: Earth Day Celebration and Action

Stencil storm drains to alert people to the impact of pollution on our watershed. Mayor McGinn will give us a few words of encouragement as we embark upon our journey. Meet at Sandel Park, NW 90th St. and 1st Ave NW.

Sat, April 24, 7pm: Flow: For the Love of Water film screening

A film that investigates the politics, pollution and human rights issues tied to the earth’s  limited fresh water supply.  Discussion to follow. Free.

May: Diversity in the Green Movement - Join us to explore ways in which the “Green Movement” and environmental justice issues are coming together

Tues, May 4, 2pm: Place Matters film screening

See how low-income communities disproportionately suffer in health due to a lack of jobs, safe, affordable housing and nutritious foods. Part of the Unnatural Causes series.

Tues, May 11, 3pm: Sue McGann on community gardens and food justice

Coordinator of Marra Farm,  which harvests produce for food banks, McGann is an expert on food justice and security, advocating for equal access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate foods.

Tues, May 25, leave at 11:30am: Trip to High Point Community Center and visit with Genevieve Aguilar

Come take a trip with SAGE to the High Point Community Center that is featured in the Place Matters film screening. See first-hand the possibility of improving and greening affordable housing. RSVP for this trip.

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Last modified: 12/08/09