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We have a wide variety of special events and
fundraisers throughout the year to which the entire community is invited to
attend. For certain events, it is important that you RSVP by calling 206.297.0875. We appreciate your doing so and hope to see you at one of our special
events soon! For photos of past events see our growing
Photo Gallery.
Winter 2012 Events and Activities
Film Series: Positive Images Of Aging
1st Fridays, Jan. 6, Feb. 3 & Mar. 2, 1-3:30 pm. Free.
Join us at the Greenwood Senior Center for our special monthly film offerings.
Laugh and interact with others while enjoying some entertainment, interesting
discussions and tasty snacks. This film series program is facilitated by Ruth
McCormick and Carin Mack. For film details, please call 206.297.0875.
Chinese New Year Luncheon
Friday, Jan. 13, noon. $5 plus food bank donation.
Please join us for this fun and festive celebration and some fabulous food too!
Sponsored by the GSC Social Committee. RSVP at 206.297.0875.
Volunteer At Greenwood Food Bank for MLK Day 
Friday, Jan 20, 1-3 pm. Free. Greenwood Food Bank, 9041 Greenwood Avenue N.
Come help out behind the scenes at the Food Bank by sorting and bagging food
donations. This is a fun, hands-on project to do with friends! Meet at the GSC
at 12:45 pm to walk there together, or meet us at the Food Bank at 1 pm. This
program is in honor of the Martin Luther King Day of Service and celebrates the
power we all have to make a positive difference in our communities. To register,
call 206.297.0875.
Memoirs NW: Tell Your Story
Friday, Jan. 20, By Appointment Only, Free.
Sit down with filmmakers and share a moment in your life where everything
changed - going to college or war, the birth of a child, your first love. Bring
photographs, letters and other mementos to create MicroHistories on DVD. Memoirs
Northwest will interview you and create a mini-documentary about your story.
Take home a free DVD of your personal story. Schedule your appointment at
206.297.0875 or check out www.memoirsnw.com/microhistories.
Coping With The Loss Of A Beloved Pet
Kristina Callender, MSW, LICSW
Tue, Jan 24, 1-2pm, Free.
Come learn about the human-pet bond and how it affects our grief journey. Learn
how rituals and memorial activities, supportive counseling and/or pet loss
support groups can help us to cope after the loss of a beloved pet. Grief
counselor and proud pet parent, Kristina Callender, understands how difficult it
is when the bond that rewarded and fascinated us ends. To register call
206.297.0875.
Bingo/Karaoke Nights
Last Friday, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 & Mar. 30, 7-10 pm.
Join us for an exciting evening of bingo, karaoke and good times for folks age
21 and older. Reserve your spot online on our homepage. This
sells out quickly; note that reservations begin the Monday after the previous
event.
Sound Steps Spring Training for Walkers
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1-3 pm. Free.
This is your year to get in shape! Train with Sound Steps for a 5 km, 10 km or
Half Marathon walk goal. Beginner or experienced walkers welcome. Saturday
morning training walks take place from February through June. Call Mari at
206-684-4664 to RSVP for an information session.
AARP Tax Help at GSC
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 2 - Apr. 10, 9 am-3 pm. Free.
The AARP tax preparers will return to the GSC this winter. Once you have
compiled all the necessary paperwork for your return, please call Liz Farr at
206.297.0875 to make a reservation.
Valentine’s Day Luncheon with Cornucopia Band!
Friday, Feb. 10, noon. $5 plus food bank donation.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the GSC! Join us for a lively celebration including
live entertainment, colorful decorations, good food and friendly folks. Please
RSVP for this luncheon at 206.297.0875. Sponsored by the GSC Social Committee.
Art Reception at the PNA
Friday, Feb. 10, 7-9 pm. Free. Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N
The Phinney Center Gallery supports local emerging artists. Come check out the
Gallery’s opening night reception, which will include opportunities to meet the
artists and enjoy beverages and snacks. This is a great chance to meet new
people and see some unique artwork from artists in our community. Also, we will
have information there about the PNA Village, a new Aging-in-Place program
geared towards empowering people to remain in their homes and neighborhoods
while staying active and engaged as they age. To register call 206.297.0875.
Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner with the G-Notes!
Friday, Feb. 17, 4:30-6:30 pm, (ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS AT 5:15 PM). $5/dinner,
$2/pie, family discounts available.
Bring your family and friends for this delightful Valentine’s dinner with live
music from the G-Notes. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and good
conversation. We’ll make this evening special with heart cookies, red wine,
cherry pie and fabulous entertainment. All are welcome. Join us quarterly for a
special Spaghetti Dinner that you won’t want to miss! Call for details,
206.297.0875.
Volunteer At Greenwood Elementary School
Friday, Feb. 17, 9:30-11:30 am. Free. Greenwood Elementary, 144 NW 80th St. Do
you love being with children? Do you love art? The GSC is taking a trip to a
Greenwood Elementary School art class. The art teacher, Linda, welcomes helping
hands in her classroom for all kinds of fun, creative projects. Call
206.297.0875 and ask for Joanna to find out more information.
Managing Your Medication
Linda Phillips, Senior Services
Wed, Feb 29, 1-2pm. Free.
Are you or someone you care for feeling overwhelmed by medications? Do you have
questions about how to organize and take control of your medication management?
Learn about partnering with your doctor and pharmacist, creating a personal
medication record and getting informed about your medications. You’ll even learn
ways to save money on prescription drugs at this free, informative workshop. To
register call 206.297.0875.
Resilience Workshop
Cyrus Appell, MD
Mon, Mar 5, 1-2pm. Free.
Join us for an educational workshop on resilience. Life can present us with
difficult, disappointing and even tragic events which may have a major impact on
our lives. We will look at how to be resilient when these challenging events
occur. Facilitator Cyrus Appell, GHC Palliative Care and Hospice Physician, will
lead this conversation. Discussion and questions are encouraged. To register
call 206.297.0875.
St. Patty’s Day Luncheon
Friday, Mar. 9, noon. $5 plus food bank donation.
Join in on the fun as we celebrate this holiday with festive food, decorations
and entertainment. RSVP at 206.297.0875. Sponsored by the GSC Social Committee.
Baking and Board Games at Aurora Commons
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 10-11:30 am. Free. Aurora Commons, 8914 Aurora Ave.
Come join us for a fun, cozy morning of baking at the Aurora Commons! This is an
opportunity to connect our Aurora and Greenwood neighbors and make something
delicious together. While things are in the oven, there will be board games to
play, coffee or tea to drink and then we’ll enjoy some freshly baked treats
together. The Aurora Commons provides a safe place of hospitality along Aurora
Avenue where we seek to grow the relational capacity within our neighborhood so
that, as we care for one another, we may share space, resources and the fullness
of life. To register, call 206.297.0875.
King County Assessor Talk: Property Taxes &
Senior Tax Relief Programs
Lloyd Hara, King County Assessor
Wed, Mar 14, 11am-noon, Free. Wondering where your property tax dollars go?
Seeking answers on your property valuations? Meet King County Assessor Lloyd
Hara! He will address the property assessments process, valuations, exemptions,
online services and the appeal process. Understand your property taxes and the
local levy rate. For seniors seeking tax relief, the Assessor will provide
information on the senior exemption and/or deferral program. To register call
206.297.0875.
Seattle Public Theater
At The Bathhouse: Back, Back, Back
Sunday, Apr. 15, 2 pm. $15/ticket. Bathhouse Theater,
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N. Join us for Seattle Public Theater’s showing of Back,
Back, Back, Itamar Moses’ play that follows the turbulent careers of three very
different professional baseball players and prompts the question: does greatness
always come with a price? Authentic and sparkling with quick wit, this show
invites you inside the locker room to witness the how these teammates do battle
for their careers, their honor, and the future of America's favorite pastime. To
register, call 206.297.0875.
GSC Daily Lunch Program
Monday-Friday, Noon. $4-6. Hearty meals are prepared by GSC volunteer
chefs with seasonal ingredients. Meal includes a salad, main entree and
dessert. We have great variety, from soup and sandwich combos to classic
meat and potatoes. Lunch sign-up is required by 10:30 am. Call to find out
the menu for the day.
Snoqualmie
Casino
3rd Tuesday of each month, 8:15 am. $5/members, $7.50/public.
Travel by bus to the Snoqualmie Casino for a day of recreation and good company.
Bus leaves from behind the Greenwood Market (on 3rd Ave NW at the junction with
85th St) at 8:30 am. Please do not park in front of the store. Spots fill up
fast – sign up today! Reserve your space by calling the GSC at 206.297.0875.Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation
Partnership
The Greenwood Senior Center is collaborating with Seattle Parks and
Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation on some exciting programming. Space is
limited for each event. Call 206.297.0875 to reserve your space. Look for
new events coming soon in 2012.
PNA Events
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