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A Newsletter for Members and Friends of

Wallingford Community Senior Center OCTOBER, NOVEMBER,

DECEMBER 2019

Wallingford Community Senior Center was founded in November of 1979 and has been serving north Seattle

seniors ever since. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary with a party for our members and participants on

Friday, November 22 following the Thanksgiving Friendship Luncheon and the Annual Membership Meeting—

we hope you will join us! See the back page for details. We are also launching a “40 Years of Caring”

campaign to raise $40,000 to celebrate and support the exciting work we are doing—like expanding lunch to

5 days per week! Please contribute if you can and encourage your friends and family to do so as well. For 40

years, through challenges, changes, and transitions, WCSC’s devotion to welcoming, connecting, and support-

ing older adults has remained steady, and will continue to do so.

In addition to the organization’s ruby anniversary, this fall ushers in opportunities in the form of transitions,

support, and partnerships. Claire Petersky will be moving on to a new position after serving as WCSC’s

Executive Director for the past 3 years. We are sad to see her go, but please join us in thanking her for her

many accomplishments and wishing her well in her next chapter! Longtime WCSC employee Ashley Larson

will be stepping in as Acting Executive Director. See page 3 for a farewell message from Claire.

We are pleased to announce that WCSC has received King County funding through the Veterans, Seniors,

and Human Services Levy as part of a North Seattle Hub along with Lake City-Northgate Senior Center

Project and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s

Native Elders Program. We can’t wait to share

expertise, resources, and strategies with

our new partners to improve our

collective programs, services,

outreach, and advocacy.

We are excited to explore these

new opportunities, celebrate 40 years of serving north

Seattle’s seniors, and keep

up our momentum,

continuing to expand our

impact in the future.

Here’s to 40 more!

Best,

Mary Heim

WCSC Board President

To celebrate 40 years of serving

seniors, we’re throwing it back to 1979!

Boogie to the beat at our disco-themed

Rainbow Bingo Brunch, hostessed by

Sylvia O’Stayformore and friends! Wear

your best 70s finery and have a fabulous

time enjoying food, booze, and playing

bingo with us!

SATURDAY, NOV 16

11AM—2PM

4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 140, Lower Level Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 461-7825 | www.wallingfordseniors.org

Tickets $15, available on eventbrite.com

Celebrating WCSC’s History & Future Opportunities


Day(s) Date(s) Time Members Public

GAMES & RECREATION — PG. 4

Bridge, Duplicate Th Ongoing (Not 11/28) 8:45am-12pm $2 $4

Bridge, Social Tu Ongoing 8:45am-12pm $2 $4

Disco Rainbow Bingo Brunch Sa 11/16 10am-2pm $15 $15

Mah Jongg Tu, F Ongoing (Not 11/29) 12:30-3:30pm $2 $4

Scrabble W Ongoing (Not 12/25) 12:30-3:30pm $2 $4

SERVICES & RESOURCES — PG. 4-6

12 Year-End Tips For Retirees M 11/4 1-2pm Free Free

Creating Your Own Personal Safety Net Th 10/24 2-3pm Free Free

Ducks in a Row M 10/14 1-4pm Free Free

Financial Education & Scam Prevention M 12/9 1-2pm Free Free

Job Search Round Table Discussion Th Ongoing (Not 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 11/28) 2-4pm Free Free

Medicare Presentation M 10/28, 11/18 1-3pm Free Free

Minor Home Repair/Water Conservation Info Table F 11/8 11:30am-1pm Free Free

Personal Safety Nets Four-Week Workshop Th 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 1-3pm $30 $50

PNA Village Potluck Breakfast Th 10/10 9:30-11:30am Free Free

Rebuilding Together Info Table W 10/23 11:30am-1pm Free Free

Senior Rights & Health Insurance Assistance T, W 10/2, 10/15, 11/5, 11/6, 12/4 9am-12pm Free Free

Social Worker Consultations T, W Ongoing (Not 12/25) Varies See page 5

ARTS & CULTURE — PG. 7-8

Book Group 1st T 10/1, 11/5, 12/3 1-2pm $2 $4

Holiday Lights Around Town Outing Th 12/19 4:30-6:15pm $8 $12

Knitting Circle W Ongoing (Not 12/25) 1-3pm $2 $4

Mix & Match Art Class: Watercolors Th 11/14 1-3:30pm $10 $15

Movie Screening: Lives Well Lived Sa 10/19 2-4pm & 7-9pm Free Free

Movies With Scarecrow Video 3rd W 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 3:30-6pm $2 $4

Thrift Store Shopping Outing Th 10/17 10am-2pm $8 $10

Travel In Time Lecture: Star Fleet M 12/16 1-2:30pm $5 $8

CONNECTING IN COMMUNITY — PG. 8

Both Sides Now 1st W 10/2, 11/6, 12/4 1-2:30pm $3 $5

Death Café 2nd Th 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 7-8:30pm Free Free

Men’s Club 2nd, 4th T 10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 11/26, 12/10, 12/24 2:30-3:30pm $3 $5

WCSC’s 40th Anniversary Party F 11/22 3-5pm Free Free

HEALTH & WELLNESS — PG. 9

Enhance Fitness M, W, F Ongoing (Not 11/29, 12/25) See page 9 $4 $6

Foot Care M, Th See page 9 9am-4:30pm $34 $37

Green Lake Loopers F Ongoing (Not 11/29) 1:30pm Free Free

Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body M 10/21 1-2pm Free Free

Strength Training Over 50 Tu 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 9:30-10:30am $4 $6

Yoga For Every Body M, W Ongoing (Not 12/25) 8-9am $7 $9

GOOD FOOD & HEALTHY EATING — PG. 10

Birthday Lunch 1st F 10/4, 11/1, 12/6 12-12:45pm $4 $6

Community Lunch M-F Ongoing (Not 10/3, 11/28, 11/29, 12/25) 12-12:45pm $4 $6

Thanksgiving Friendship Luncheon F 11/22 12-1:30pm $6 $10

TECHNOLOGY LEARNING & SUPPORT — PG. 10

Computer Lab M-F Ongoing (Not 11/28, 11/29, 12/25) 8:45am-5pm Free Free

Computer Mentoring Varies Ongoing Varies $5 $8

Introduction To Gmail M 10/28 1-3pm Free Free

OCTOBER—DECEMBER 2019 PROGRAM SUMMARY


ABOUT WCSC

WCSC STAFF WCSC BOARD

Ashley Larson, Acting Executive

Director

Denise Malm, Social Worker

Victoria Dzenis, Program & Volunteer

Manager

Rachel Coller, Operations Coordinator

Mark Sinclair, Van Coordinator

Isabella Hollibaugh-Hazlett, Kitchen

Coordinator

Randy Miner, Dishwasher

Maggie Jackson, Custodian

Ed Ringness

Erica Pegg

Eugene Sumner

Jennifer Garrels

Katrina Durkin

Lisa Steubing

Mary Heim

Tera Giles

Wilson Trang

FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM CLAIRE PETERSKY

Through the last three years I have been deeply committed to our mission of welcoming, connecting,

and supporting seniors in our community. So it is with mixed emotions that I leave WCSC to accept a

management position at the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. I’m excited for my new job,

but sad to leave you all. I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity to have served as your executive

director, and thank you all for your participation and support. ~ Claire Petersky

JOIN OUR TEAM — VOLUNTEER!

Volunteers make this community possible! They are at the heart of what we’re creating, who we are & what

we do. This is a great way to connect with others, make a difference, and gain new experiences and friends!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Front Desk/Administrative Helpers

Special Event Volunteers

Kitchen Helpers/Lunch Program Servers

Computer Mentors

Contact Victoria at [email protected] or (206) 461-7825 for more information.

If interested, please complete and return an application, available at WCSC or on our website.

LOCATION & HOURS

4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98103

(Lower Level of the Good Shepherd Center)

From I-5: Exit 169, then west on N 45th St,

then right on Sunnyside Ave N

Metro Routes: 26X, 44, 62

HOURS:

MONDAY—FRIDAY, 8:45AM—5PM

CLOSURES:

Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29 for

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, 12/25 for Christmas

KEEP IN TOUCH

Call: (206) 461-7825

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wallingfordseniors.org

SchedulesPlus Kiosk: www.schedulesplus.com/wcsc

Newsletter: Call or email to subscribe to our

quarterly newsletter in paper and/or digital format

E-News: Weekly program highlights & updates

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sunnysider -“Like” us!

NON-DISCRIMINATION & ACCESSIBILITY

WCSC is committed to non-discrimination with regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual

orientation, national origin, religion, and political ideology for participants, volunteers, and employees.

WCSC makes reasonable accommodations to ensure its programs and activities are accessible to those with

disabilities. Please let us know if you need assistance or have special requirements.


SERVICES & RESOURCES

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

WCSC Van: Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for those with limited mobility

participating in our programs. Service area is within Seattle City limits, generally north of the ship canal. New

riders must call WCSC at (206) 461-7825 to arrange rides in advance. Return riders can call the van cell phone, (206) 856-8250, the night before they’d like a ride and leave a message with their name, address,

phone number, and the programs they’d like a ride to and/or from. The van driver, Mark Sinclair, will call the

morning of the ride with confirmation and pickup time. Suggested donation of $1.50 per ride.

Hyde Shuttle: For people over 55 and/or with disabilities living in select areas of

Seattle. Call (206) 727-6262.

Metro ACCESS Van: ADA Paratransit eligibility required. To apply: (206) 263-

3113. If already qualified: (206) 205-5000.

King County Metro: WCSC is accessible by bus routes 26X (Northgate, East

Green Lake, Downtown), 44 (U District, Ballard), and 62 (Sand Point, Green Lake,

Downtown).

PERSONAL SAFETY NETS FOUR-WEEK WORKSHOP THURSDAYS, NOV 21, DEC 5, DEC 12 & DEC 19, 1—3PM

"If you've ever thought about 'getting your affairs in order' this is the

workshop for you. Your family will praise you for your consideration!"

—winter 2016 Personal Safety Nets participant

Join a supportive group to take steps toward putting together YOUR

Personal Safety Net. This 4-week workshop with Social Worker

Denise Malm will help you prepare for that inevitable time in the

future when you need support. Don’t wait until after you need it! By

the end of the workshop, you’ll have a personal binder with your

documentation, resources, preferences, and support system all in one

place, as well as a plan of action for future steps. The workshop is

limited to 10 participants; we will collect a waitlist for a future workshop.

Contact Denise at [email protected] with questions.

$30 members, $50 public for the series (if the cost is a hardship for you, please contact Denise.

No one will be turned away for inability to pay). Advance registration required.

GAMES & RECREATION

DROP-IN GAMES EVERY TUES, WED, FRI, 12:30—3:30PM

(EXCEPT 11/29, 12/25)

Easy, friendly fun with others!

Mah Jongg (Tuesdays & Fridays)

Scrabble (Wednesdays)

BRIDGE EVERY TUES, THURS, 8:45AM—12PM

(EXCEPT 11/28)

Please call about joining a table.

Social Bridge (Tuesdays)

Duplicate Bridge (Thursdays)

$2 members, $4 public.



CREATING YOUR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY NET

THURSDAY, OCT 24, 2—3PM

When life happens are you ready? A Personal Safety Net makes those inevitable

"Uh oh!" situations easier to bounce back from. This is about planning for the best and preparing for unexpected changes or challenges. Denise Malm, LSWAIC

Social Worker will give a brief presentation to help you get a jump start on

getting a plan into place. In partnership with Foundation House at Northgate.

Free. Advance registration appreciated.

REBUILDING TOGETHER INFO TABLE WEDNESDAY, OCT 23, 11:30AM—1PM

Rebuilding Together Seattle helps low-income homeowners stay safe in their homes by completing

home repairs free of charge to those

served. Stop by their information table

to learn if you qualify! With

representatives from

Rebuilding Together Seattle.

Free. Drop-ins welcome.

SENIOR RIGHTS & HEALTH

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 9AM—12PM

OCT 2, OCT 15, NOV 5, NOV 6, DEC 4

Individual 45-minute appointments on a

range of topics including Medicare, power

of attorney, and estate planning. With

Jerry Keating, Senior Information and

Assistance/SHIBA Representative.

Free. Advance appointments required.

MEDICARE PRESENTATION MONDAYS, OCT 28, NOV 18, 1—3PM

Get all of your Medicare questions

answered! We’ll compare the costs and benefits of several different Medicare

coverage strategies, making it easy for you

to choose the one that is right for you. In

addition to the presentation, there is usually

time to go over your specific needs and

circumstances and get individualized advice.

With Jim Yragui of Seattle Medicare Plan Experts.


SOCIAL WORKER CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

Do you need help finding resources?

How about problem-solving through a situation or decision? Confidential

social work consultations are available

to anyone, including family members &

caregivers. To make an appointment with Denise

Malm, LSWAIC, ask at the front desk, call WCSC, or

email Denise at [email protected].

First four appointments free, then sliding scale

fee. Advance appointments required.

MINOR HOME REPAIR & WATER

CONSERVATION PROGRAM INFO FRIDAY, NOV 8, 11:30AM—1PM

Would you like to save money and the

environment? Seattle Public Utilities’

Water Conservation Program can help

you do both! Partnering with Sound Generations'

Minor Home Repair program, they will remove your

old toilet and replace it with a water-saving toilet at

no cost to you. Swing by to learn if you are eligible!


JOB SEARCH ROUND TABLE EVERY THURSDAY, 2—4PM

(EXCEPT 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 11/28)

Are you seeking employment

and wishing you had some

support? Career Counselor

George Strang will lead a

round table discussion

focused on job search techniques and resume

development for older adults. Attend one or all.


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12 YEAR-END TIPS FOR RETIREES MONDAY, NOV 4, 1—2PM

Now — as in before year-end — is a great time to

review your financial plan and take advantage of any

last-minute retirement-planning tools and techniques.

Attend this workshop to learn the must-have

strategies to help you minimize your legal tax burden,

while also discussing gifts to children,

charitable contributions, required

minimum distributions, IRA and

Roth IRA contributions, and much

more. With expertise from Kristen

Lomax of SOFA, a non-profit whose

goal is to provide financial expertise and to increase knowledge and confidence in your financial future.


FINANCIAL EDUCATION & SCAM

PREVENTION MONDAY, DEC 9, 1—2PM

The Senior Money Project provided by CENTS

(Consumer Education and Training Services)

provides seniors with tools and resources

that can be used to combat identity

theft and other types of scams. In

this presentation, you'll learn how

to identify and avoid financial scams

that impact seniors, and about

the steps you can take to reduce

the likelihood of being scammed.

Presented by Tony Leahy of CENTS.


PNA VILLAGE POTLUCK BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT 10, 9:30—11:30AM

The Phinney Neighborhood Association Village is

officially expanding to Wallingford! The PNA offers

community programs, services, and activities to

connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. The

Village connects members with trusted business referrals, social engagement, and volunteer services for

transportation, minor home repairs, gardening, and much more! This framework empowers people to

remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love while staying active and engaged as they age. To learn

about the Village, come to a potluck breakfast and question and answer session at WCSC. Current PNA

Village members and volunteers will provide breakfast and will host a fun and interactive group session to

answer all of your questions at the end.

Free. Advance registration required.

DUCKS IN A ROW MONDAY, OCT 14, 1—4PM

Gather information and advice that you need to plan your end-of-life

arrangements with experts from People’s Memorial Association and their

partners. Go over legal and financial documents including estate planning,

trusts, wills, probate, and more with an attorney from KHBB Law. Learn

about Advance Directives for health, POLST (Physician Orders for Life-

Sustaining Treatment) forms, and the process of using the Death with

Dignity law with a representative from End of Life Washington. Get

valuable information regarding funeral planning decisions including

Disposition Authorization, Designated Agent, and more with a

representative from People's Memorial Association. No one should miss

this excellent presentation that will help you get your ducks in a row!



ARTS & CULTURE

MOVIES WITH SCARECROW VIDEO 3RD WEDNESDAYS, 3:30—6PM

Scarecrow Video, a local nonprofit film organization, brings a monthly

film series to WCSC! Each screening will be followed by a discussion

led by one of their resident film experts. Popcorn and drinks provided!

Oct 16: Ulee’s Gold (1997)—A reclusive beekeeper slowly pulls his dysfunctional family back together, but

not without having to fight his son's previous dastardly cohorts. Starring Peter Fonda.

Nov 20: Tim’s Vermeer (2013)—Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand the painting techniques used by

Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer.

Dec 18: Christmas in Connecticut (1945)—A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife

must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for

a traditional family Christmas. Starring Barbara Stanwyk, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet.

$2 members, $4 public. Advance registration appreciated.

MOVIE SCREENING: LIVES WELL LIVED

SATURDAY, OCT 19, 2—4PM & 7—9PM

Lives Well Lived is a feature

documentary film by Sky

Bergman that celebrates

the incredible wit and

wisdom of adults 75—100

years old who are living

their lives to the fullest.

Encompassing over 3000

years of experience, forty people share their secrets

and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate

memories and inspiring personal histories will make

you laugh, perhaps cry, but inspire you most of all. In

partnership with Foundation House at Northgate.

Come to either showing… or both!


TRAVEL IN TIME LECTURE: STAR FLEET MONDAY, DEC 16, 1—2:30PM

"Star Fleet - The Ming Dynasty's Star Rafts Visit The

World" is a historical journey exploring who we are,

what we have done, and the implications that lead us

to our own modern understanding of cultural diversity

and its value. “Star Fleets”, Chinese multi-cultural

armadas with massive treasure ships, sailed for only

decades before they were destroyed by Confucian

officials. In that time however, the fleets

reached well beyond Asia and perhaps

visited every other continent! With

Jeff Jordan, Travel in Time Series

presenter and Associated

Recreation Council lecturer.


Advance registration appreciated.

BOOK GROUP 1ST TUESDAYS, 1—2PM

Thought-provoking discussions

on interesting books provided

by Washington Center for the

Book. Facilitated by Chandler Clifton, retired

community college instructor.

Oct 1: Blue Nights — Joan Didion

Nov 5: The Known World — Edward P. Jones

Dec 3: I Heard The Owl Call My Name

— Margaret Craven


KNITTING CIRCLE EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1—3PM (EXCEPT 12/25)

Are you a knitter or interested in learning? Everyone

from beginners to knitting pros are welcome to get

project ideas, learn new techniques, and enjoy good

conversation in this open circle of craft and

camaraderie! Join in for knitting

tips, tea, and friendship with June

Skidmore and Louise Guryan’s

hospitality and know-how.

All skill levels welcome!

$2 members, $4 public. Drop-ins welcome.



ARTS & CULTURE

MIX & MATCH ART WORKSHOP: REALISTIC VS. ABSTRACT WATERCOLORS THURSDAY, NOV 14, 1—3:30PM

Interested in self expression with a brush? Attend this fun, informative, and stress-free beginner level

workshop! Use the classic techniques of wet on wet, dry brush, scumbling, and more to achieve

realistic results. Try experimental watercolor tricks like the use of salt, alcohol, and saran

wrap for more of an abstract look. Use these techniques to create beautiful greeting

cards! With artist and WCSC member Cynthia Yatchman. Materials provided.

$10 members, $15 public. Advance registration required.

OUTINGS TO EXPLORE, LEARN & APPRECIATE

THRIFT STORE SHOPPING OUTING THURSDAY, OCT 17, 10AM—2PM

Check out thrift stores in the Overlake neighborhood on the Bellevue/Redmond border.

Peruse the large and bountiful Redmond Goodwill and the Children’s Hospital Bargain

Boutique, which has a great selection of clothing. If there’s time, we’ll stop at Jubilee Thrift

Store, too! Enjoy flavorful but not spicy Bombay street food for lunch at Chaat and Roll.

Dishes are $6—10; bring money for lunch. All of these thrift stores are within a few blocks of each other but

we’ll be using the WCSC accessible van to get you to each stop. Van departs WCSC promptly at 10am.


HOLIDAY LIGHTS AROUND TOWN OUTING THURSDAY, DEC 19, 4:30—6:15PM

See Candy Cane Lane and North Seattle’s lights from the warm comfort of

WCSC’s van! Enjoy hot cocoa, apple cider, and treats before you head out!


CONNECTING IN COMMUNITY

MEN’S CLUB 2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS, 2:30—3:30PM

10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 11/26, 12/10, 12/24

Join a group of guys for relaxing social conversation

on a different topic each month. Listen and share in

an easy environment.

Stories and laughter

welcome! Facilitated

by Chandler Clifton, WCSC Volunteer.


BOTH SIDES NOW: MEN & WOMEN

SHARING POINTS OF VIEW & STORIES 1ST WEDNESDAYS, OCT 2, NOV 6, DEC 4, 1—2:30PM

An opportunity for seniors to

meet and share in a relaxed

atmosphere. Led by Denise

Malm, Social Worker, and

Chandler Clifton, WCSC Volunteer.

$3 members, $5 public. Advance registration

required, please speak with Denise first.

DEATH CAFÉ 2ND THURSDAYS, OCT 10, NOV 14, DEC 12, 7—8:30PM

A safe space to discuss mortality, dying & death. There is never an agenda, but there is always

cake, tea, and interesting conversation. Everyone is welcome. With Mitzi Weiland, MA, CT.




HEALTH & WELLNESS

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 8—9AM

(EXCEPT 12/25)

Move, stretch, and

unwind, growing

stronger and more

at peace in mind, body,

and spirit. Adaptable for all ability levels, props and

chairs provided. Taught by Rich MacDonald.


GREEN LAKE LOOPERS EVERY FRIDAY, 1:30PM (EXCEPT 11/29)

Stay healthy, meet new friends, and enjoy

one of North Seattle’s greatest walking

destinations! Walk the 2.8-mile Green Lake

loop at a moderate or gentle pace. Meet

at 6350 E Green Lake Way N. The walk

will be cancelled for dangerous conditions:

snow, sleet, sub-freezing temps, etc.


ENHANCE FITNESS

EVERY MON & WED, 9:30—10:30AM

EVERY MON, WED & FRI, 10:30—11:30AM

(EXCEPT 11/29, 12/25)

Adaptable exercise program

designed for older adults.

Challenging enough for

those who are active,

accommodating for those

needing gentler activity.

Drop-ins welcome. First class is free to try

out! $4 members, $6 public per class. Free to

Kaiser Permanente Medicare Adv. members.

FOOT CARE

MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, 9AM—4:30PM

10/7, 10/14, 10/17, 11/4, 11/7, 11/11, 12/2, 12/9

Let Bonnie Ackles, RN,

Certified Foot Care Specialist,

give your feet a treat!

One-on-one appointments

include a health interview and

physical assessment, treatment

of toenails, calluses, and corns,

and a moisturizing massage.


Advance appointments required.

HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN

& BODY

MONDAY, OCT 21, 1—2PM

For centuries, we’ve

known that the health of

the brain and the body

are connected. Now,

science is able to provide

insights into how to make

lifestyle choices that may

help you keep your brain and

body healthy as you age. Learn about research in

the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive

activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on

tools to help you incorporate these

recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

With representatives from the Alzheimer's

Association of Washington.


STRENGTH TRAINING OVER 50 TUESDAYS, 9:30—10:30AM

NOV 5, NOV 12, NOV 19, NOV 26, DEC 3, DEC 10

As we grow older, our muscles weaken and our

mobility is affected. In order to reverse this process, it’s

important to engage in strength training. Both cardio

and strength are important to seniors. This six-week

class will address strengthening the whole body with

resistance (weights), body weight,

and mat work, which will help us

in tasks of daily living. Warming

up, stretching, and cooling

down will be an integral

part of class. Modifications

can be accommodated as

needed. With Andy Hess,

Certified Personal Trainer.

$4 members, $6 public per class.

Advance registration appreciated.





GOOD FOOD & HEALTHY EATING

COMMUNITY LUNCH

—NOW 5 DAYS PER WEEK! EVERY WEEKDAY, 12—12:45PM

(EXCEPT 10/3, 11/28, 11/29, 12/25)

Enjoy a delicious meal and find a new friend in

the community! Choose between two tempting

meal options prepared by our wonderful chef,

Isabella Hollibaugh-Hazlett. We do our best to

accommodate your dietary needs and

restrictions. All ages are welcome—feel free to

bring family and friends! Van transportation to

lunch is available Tuesdays-

Thursdays, see page 4 for

details. Lunch at no cost is

available to seniors who can’t

afford to pay—just ask!


Drop-ins welcome.

RAINBOW LUNCH—NEW ON THURSDAYS!

WCSC welcomes and supports the gender,

romantic, and sexual minorities (GRSM)

community! Join us at Rainbow Lunch

on Thursdays to celebrate this integral

group. Expanded van service is available on

Thursdays thanks to volunteer Bruce Terrey of Mature

Friends. In proud partnership with GenPRIDE, Mature

Friends, and Lake City Seniors LGBTQ2+Allies.

BIRTHDAY LUNCH—1ST FRIDAYS

Enjoy cake and sing “Happy Birthday” as we

celebrate our friends with birthdays that month!

WEEKLY LUNCH DRAWING—EVERY FRIDAY

We’ll randomly select someone who has attended

lunch at WCSC that week to win a free lunch!

Just join us for lunch any day to be entered!

THANKSGIVING FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON

FRIDAY, NOV 22, 12—1:30PM

Dine in community with us as we give thanks and celebrate friendship! Everyone is

welcome to enjoy turkey with all the fixings, regardless of ability to pay. Stay after the

meal for our Annual Membership Meeting and 40th Anniversary Party! Details on back page.


TECHNOLOGY LEARNING & SUPPORT

INTRODUCTION TO GMAIL

MONDAY, OCT 28, 1—3PM

Learn about the basics of email using Gmail! Create a Gmail address and learn

how to compose an email, send emails and attachments, search for emails, and

more! With Laura Blanford, WCSC Computer Mentoring volunteer.

Free. Advance registration required; space is limited.

COMPUTER MENTORING

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Stumped by your computer,

smart phone, or tablet? Have

a specific question? Sign up for

a 60-minute session of one-on-

one coaching with an experienced,

patient volunteer!


Advance appointments required.

COMPUTER LAB & WI-FI NO TIME LIMIT!

Our Mac and PC computers have easy-to-read

keyboards and are available for you to use! Lab

unavailable during technology classes.

Wi-Fi: Ask staff for password

B&W printing: 10¢ per page




Member 2 (for household memberships)

Full Name:

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY):

Phone 1: Ph 2:

Email:

Receive Newsletter by: Mail Email Both Neither

Mailing Address:

Emergency Contact (name, relationship, phone):

Do you consider yourself... Member 1 Member 2

a single adult living alone? Yes No Yes No

in a household with children under 18? Yes No Yes No

a veteran? Yes No Yes No

a person with a disability? Yes No Yes No

a refugee/immigrant? Yes No Yes No

limited English speaking? Yes No Yes No

homeless? Yes No Yes No

Member 1

Full Name:

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY):

Phone 1: Ph 2:

Email:

M 1 M 2 Race

American Indian or

Alaska Native

Asian, Asian-American

Black, African, African-

American

Hawaiian Native or

Pacific Islander

White

Other

Multi-Racial

M 1 M 2 Sexual Orientation

Bisexual

Gay

Heterosexual

Lesbian

Questioning

Other

M 1 M 2 Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

M 1 M 2 Gender

Female

Male

Transgender/Other

Income Level: Find the column for the number of people in the

household. In that column, find your household income range

based on last year’s gross income. Check the box for that row.

Check 1 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons

A* $0-20,200 $0-23,050 $0-25,950 $0-28,800

B 20,201-33,600 23,051-38,400 25,951-43,200 28,801-48,000

C 33,601-50,400 38,401-57,600 43,201-64,800 48,001-72,000

D 50,401+ 57,601+ 64,801+ 72,001+

Complete form & return with payment to: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98103

Please print. Grey Member 2 areas are for household memberships.

Date:

WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP FORM

Your membership matters: members vote on bylaws and major organizational changes, elect Board members, and receive discounted rates on many programs. All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy.

Memberships are valid for one year from the date that payment and a completed membership form are received. Thank you!

Membership Level Price Amount Enclosed

Individual $30.00*

Household $50.00

Here is an additional donation to support WCSC: *If you answered A for income level, the fee is waived (or pay what you can)

Please check the box next to the best

answer for each category below. Member

1’s responses in the white column,

Member 2’s in the grey column.


Wallingford Community Senior Center

4649 Sunnyside Ave N

Suite 140

Seattle, WA 98103

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NOV 22: A MEAL, A MEETING & MUCH MERRIMENT!

Please join us on Friday, November 22 for one or all of the following festivities! Call to RSVP.

THANKSGIVING FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON 12—1:30pm: Dine in community with us as we give thanks and celebrate friendship! See page 10 for details.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1:30—3pm: Get an update on the state of WCSC, vote to approve bylaw changes, and elect new board

members. Only current members can vote, but everyone is welcome to participate.

WCSC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY 3—5pm: You, our wonderful members, participants, partners, and supporters, are invited to join us for cake,

champagne, and tunes from 1979 as we celebrate 40 years of WCSC! Wear red for our ruby anniversary!

40 Years of Caring Campaign To celebrate all we have accomplished since WCSC’s establishment in 1979 and to

support the exciting work the future brings, we are launching a campaign to raise

$40,000! Please consider making a gift and, better yet, encourage your friends, family,

and neighbors to support healthy, positive aging in their community. It takes a village!

Wallingford Community Senior Center Connecting, Learning, Thriving in Community

(206) 461-7825 www.wallingfordseniors.org

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