Mercer Island Parks and Recreation 8236 SE 24th Street

Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.275.7609

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H I G H L I G H T S

Programs & Activities.......... Pages 2 - 4

Sports / Fitness .................... Page 5

Senior Adult Resources ...... Page 6

Social Services .................... Page 6

Quick Reference ................... Page 7

Oktoberfest and Root Beer Garden Enjoy a frosty root beer float along with your traditional Oktoberfest lunch! Registration required and transportation will be available. Course#: 17364 Day/Date: Thr, Sep 14 Time: 12pm Fee: $5.50 Location: MICEC Holiday Tree Lighting & Firehouse

Munch Gather with your family, friends & neighbors for an evening of holiday merriment at the community tree lighting at Mercerdale Park followed by activities, treats, and Santa at the North Fire Station. FREE! 6:30pm - 7pm (Tree Lighting & Caroling) 7pm - 8:30pm (Firehouse Munch & Activities) Day/Date: Fri, Dec 1

Argosy Holiday Ship Festival FREE! It’s back! The Argosy Holiday Ship will be stopping at Luther Burbank Park Beach on December 22nd to spread holiday cheer. Beach bonfire, warm drinks, and treats provided FREE.

Day/Date: Fri, Dec 22 Time: 7:30pm

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS!

Annual Thanksgiving Lunch Don’t miss our Annual Thanksgiving lunch...our favorite tradition of the year. We’ll have all your traditional favorites including roast turkey with all the trimmings. Registration required and transportation available.

Course#: 17361 Day/Date: Thr, Nov 16 Time: 12pm Fee:$5.50 Location: MICEC

Lunch and Conversation Come join our lunch group on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We enjoy a lunch together, have time to visit, and listen to a guest speaker or a presentation on a new topic each month. Registration required to ensure enough food for all. Transportation is available. Please call (206) 275-7609, to register. Time: 12 - 1pm Fee: $5.50 Location: MICEC Dates/Course: Sep - Course#: 17365 Oct - Course#: 17366 Nov - Course#: 17367 Dec* - Course#: 17368 *MICEC closed 3rd Tue in Dec. Will be held the 2nd Tue instead.

Contract Bridge You do not need a partner to play with this friendly group of card players. Play bridge, make new friends and play leisurely. New players are always welcome. Register the first Tuesday of the month. Day: Tue, Thr Time: 12:45 – 3pm Fee: $5/month Location: MICEC Course #: Date: 17354 Sep 17355 Oct 17356 Nov 17357 Dec

Classics on Film Fall/Winter Series – Fridays “Survivors: A Desert Island Selection on Mercer Island” in the Fall and “Best Picture Oscar-Winning Musicals” which presents the last eight winners in the spring. Presented by The Mercer Island Arts Council, with additional support from The Mercer Island Sister City Association on selected Fridays at Aljoya on Mercer Island. FREE and open to the public, with refreshments provided courtesy of Aljoya. Screenings begin with introductions by film historian Lance Rhoades and Q&A follows each film. All films are presented with English subtitles unless otherwise indicated. Day/Time: Fridays, 7:30 pm Location: Aljoya - Theater 2430 76th Ave SE

Sep 29: The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1952)

Oct 6: Timbuktu (2014)

Oct 13: Lord of the Flies (1963)

Oct 20: Cast Away (2000)

Oct 27: Touching the Void (2003)

Nov 3: La loi du marché (The Measure of a Man) (2015) (French with English subtitles)

Nov 17: All Is Lost (2013)

Dec 1: Tracks (2013)

Dec 8: Room (2015)

Dec 15: The Martian (2015)

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“Outings and Adventures” Day Trips and more! Join our fantastic tour guides on some fun and exciting Pacific Northwest adventures! For questions regarding accessibility, special accommodations or transportation to the MICEC, please contact C.J. Stanford at (206) 275-7863.

Mt. Rainier Gondola Adventure - Sep 15 Take a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola.

Enjoy a no host lunch at the Summit House on Crystal Mountain. The gondola is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy “free time” after lunch to access hiking trails, the Summit Gift Shop and learn about local history,

geology, wildlife and more! Fee includes gondola & transportation. Course #: 17221 Time: 9am – 5pm Fee: $25 + tax Wild Horse Renewable Energy – Sep 29 This renewable energy educational day trip will include a tour to show how wind energy is converted into electricity. No host lunch at the Yellow Church Café. Fee includes transportation and tour. Course #: 17222 Time: 8am – 5pm Fee: $15 + tax Wolf Haven International - Oct 6 Wolf Haven International is a nationally recognized wolf sanctuary for rescued animals. Our guided, 50-minute walking tour offers guests a rare, close-up view of wolves! No host lunch at Sandstone Café. Fee includes ticket and transportation. Course #: 17223 Time: 8am – 5pm Fee: $22 + tax

Tacoma Holiday and Gift Festival – Oct 20 Come join us for a fun filled day of shopping, live music & performances, festive craft ideas and cooking demonstrations at the Tacoma Holiday and

Gift Festival located at the Tacoma Dome! After shopping, we will head to the Olive Branch Café’ for a late lunch and afternoon high tea! Lunch is no host, fee includes ticket and transportation. Course #: 17224 Time: 9am – 5pm Fee: $25 + tax Snoqualmie Falls, historic downtown Snoqualmie and Twin Peaks Pie– Nov 3 Its all about Snoqualmie Valley for a day of touring the falls, shopping, & eats! We will head to downtown Snoqualmie to view the train depot and giant log and finish with lunch at Twede’s Café. Course #: 17225 Time: 10am – 4pm Fee: $10 + tax

Leavenworth Tree Lighting – Overnight Join us as we head to charming Leavenworth, Washington to view the annual tree lighting. Course #: 17501 (30 person trip min.) Day/Date: Sun, Dec 3 – Mon, Dec 4

Time: 9am – 5pm Fee: $252 (Lodging, Meals & Bus)

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Solemates

Come join us every Wednesday for neighborhood walks in the Seattle and Eastside areas! Dress for the weather as we go rain or shine. Four miles of walk and talk, followed by a stop at a coffee shop. No sign-ups necessary. Solemates welcomes you! Day: Wed Dates: Sep - Mar Time: 8:30am - 11:30am Fee: $3 Facilitator: Fran Call Location: Depart from MICEC

Indoor Art Gallery

The Mercer Gallery displays beautiful paintings and art work of regional visual artists at the Mercer Island Community & Event Cen-ter The Indoor Gallery is open to the public free of charge. The art work is for sale with a percentage of the sales going to support arts and cultural programming of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Upcoming Exhibits Colored Pencil Society - Sep 11 - Oct 27 Artists’ Reception: Thr, Sep 14, 6:30-8pm

MIVAL Holiday Show - Oct 30 – Dec 22 Artists’ Reception: Thr, Nov 2, 6:30-8pm

Participants say one of their favorite parts about the Solemates walking program is the stop at a coffee shop after the walk. Yum!!!

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Current Events Join other OLLI-U of W members in discussing the events of the day in an informal and friendly environment with a beautiful view of Lake Washington and Bellevue. You may also join the group as an observer. The observers will be able to sit back and relax and learn from the dialogue. Whenever they are ready to participate in the conversation, all they have to do is raise their hand. The City of MI provides free coffee to add to casual but interesting experience. Elliot Newman facilitates this group. Please register at osher@pce.uw.edu or 206-616-1462 if you are interested.

Wed (ongoing) Time: 10 - 11:30am Facilitator: Elliot Newman Location: MICEC

Study Group Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington offers classes for adults over 50, who come together in a lively learning environment to explore intellectual and cultural topics of interest, share their experience and talents and meet new people. There is an annual $35 Osher membership fee in addition to the course fee of $30 - $45 each. All classes held at MICEC.To register call Osher at (206) 685-6549 or www.osher.uw.edu.

Elements, Minerals, and Rocks Oh My! Instructor: Donn Charnley Dates: Tue, Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 Times: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Themes in Humanities II Instructor: David Smith Dates: Tue, Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Politics and the Supreme Court Instructor: Glenn MacGilvra Dates: Mon, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11 Times: 10:30am - 12:30pm

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Drop-in Fitness Pickleball:

Mon Wed & Fri ~ 9:30 am - 2 pm

Sun ~ 1 - 3 pm

No play: 9.4, 10/9, 11/23-24, 12/18 - 1/1

55+ Senior Drop-in Volleyball

Tue & Thr ~ 9:30 am - Noon

No Play 11/23, 12/18 - 1/1

Badminton:

Fri~ 3 - 7 pm Sat - 5 - 7 pm

No play 11/11, 11/24, 12/18 - 1/1

Location: MICEC

Call the Gym Hotline, 275.7892, after 7 am, on the day you plan to attend to confirm that your program is being held that day.

Daily Drop-in and quarterly passes available.

Fees vary. See Rec Guide for more info.

Work Out in the Fitness Center

$3 ($4/non-res) drop in fee or $25 ($30/non-res.) for 30 days (seniors 65+).

For more information, contact the front desk at 206.275.7609.

Enhance Fitness Mon, Wed, Fri 7:45 am, 9:00 am & 10:00 am Dance Room

Power Flex Sports Conditioning Level I Mon: 8:15 - 9:15 am Wed/Fri: 8:00 - 9:00 am Level II Mon: 7:15 - 8:15 am and Tue/Thr: 8 - 9:00 am

Parkinson’s Exercise One Day a Week ~ Mon or Thurs OR Two Days a Week ~ Mon and Thr 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

See the Rec. Guide for session dates, and fees for above classes.

Yoga The perfect class for active seniors who are looking to reactivate! Gentle stretching for flexibility, strength and balance. Tue 9:00 - 10:15 am. Course #17268 Sep 12 - Oct 17 Fee: $76 Res/$90 Non-Res Course #17271 Oct 31 - Dec 12 Fee: $88 Res/$105 Non-Res Drop-in Fee: $18/class Instructor: Maude Pauletto Location: MICEC

Aerobic Dance Dance lovers will enjoy these dance moves to all the recent hit songs plus a few oldies! Class includes warm up, floor work, weights, dance (at your own level) routines and cool down. Come join the fun & tone up! Drop-ins welcome ($15) (Min 8) Mon & Wed, 5:15 - 6:15 pm Course #17241 Sep 6 - Dec 13 $366 Res/$438 Non-Res Instructor: Jann Schumacher Location: MICEC

Dance For PD Dance for PD® offers dance classes for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. The class is free to all participants.

To Register: Visit Northwest Parkinson's Foundation website at www.nwpf.org/participate or call 206-748-9481. Questions? call Shawn Roberts at 206-518-5232. Day/Time: Wed 11:30 am -1 pm Dates: Fall Session: 9/13—11/1

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Mercer Island Transportation

Call 206-275-7895, prompt #1 and leave your request on the 24-hour voice message line. Must be 55+. Mercer Island locations only. First time riders will be contacted to reserve a pick-up time. Fee is $1 one way or $2 round trip per person. Reservations for transportation are

required by 4pm on day before pick-up for Tue, Wed or Thur transportation.

Door-to-door Pick-up: Rides available to most*

Senior Adult activities sponsored by Mercer Island Parks & Recreation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from your home to program location and return home. *Call 206-275-7841

to verify availability.

Grocery Shopping: Grocery shopping is every Wednesday unless otherwise indicated. One errand and a grocery store of your choice on the Island.

Sound Generations Volunteer Medical Transportation for Seniors Call 206.448.5740 to schedule a ride if you are: 60+years, a King County resident without other transportation options and able to transfer into a vehicle with minimal assistance. Fee: Donation.

Meals on Wheels A selection of frozen meals delivered to homebound seniors 60 years+ once a week on Wednesdays. $5/meal, by donation. Call 206.275.7841 to sign up. Call 206.275.7895, prompt 4, to place an order.

Senior Adult Program Contacts Senior Social Program

Leslie Sylvetsky ……………206.275.7843 Senior Information Message Line … 206.275.7895 General Senior Info & Assistance(Transportation, Lunch, Meals on Wheels, Footcare, etc.)

Amber Britton …………….. 206.275.7841 Geriatric Specialist Outreach Program

Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC ….206.275.7752

MI Voicemail Numbers: 206.275.7895 Press 1 for Senior Transportation, 3 for Foot Care Clinic or 4 for Meals on Wheels

Geriatric Specialist - Outreach Program Provides outreach, home-based assessment and counseling. Contact Betsy Zuber at YFS office at 206.275.7752.

Senior Social A program addressing the needs for senior adults who have physical, memory, hearing, or visual limitations. Socialize and engage in an atmosphere that is safe, fun and interactive; with music, art/crafts, games, exercise, guest speakers and education. Tues, Wed & Thurs, 10 am - 2 pm Cost: $50 + tax/day res., $55 + tax non-res. Call 206.275.7843

Caregivers Support Group Caregivers are invited to share concerns, receive support and increase their knowledge about resources in a group setting. 1st Thursday ongoing ~ 2:30 - 4 pm Facilitator: Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC, 206.275.7752. Call Betsy prior to your first attendance.

Parkinson Disease Support Group

Monthly support group, providing community and educational resources. Helpful cutting-edge ideas and info from occasional guest speakers. 1st Tuesday ongoing ~ 2 - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Debbie Hanson, PT, DPT Suggested Donation: $5

Footcare Clinic 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays, 9 am - 3:00 pm Call 206.275.7895 for an appointment. $30 res. / $35 non-res. Tina Williams, R.N. Bring a towel.

Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic Reduced-cost dental hygiene services for ages 60+. Pick up your informational packet. at MICEC. You will be asked for your name and number and the hygienist, Deb Fredrikson, RDH, will call you to answer questions and schedule your appointment. Third Tue, 9 am - 5 pm. Fee varies depending on services.

Service Days/Time Description Health Services Dental Clinic 3rd Tue, 9am - 5pm Appointment required.

Pick up more info at MICEC. Footcare 2nd 4th & 5th Tue, 9am - 3pm Appointment required.

Call 275-7895, prompt 3.

Support Programs Caregiver’s Support 1st Thr, 2:30 - 4pm Share concerns and receive

support. Call 275.7752 prior

to your first meeting. Eastside Stroke Support 1st 2nd & 3rd Mon, 1:30-2:30pm Call 425.7468396 for more info. Parkinson Support 1st Tue, 2 - 2:30pm Concerns and Challenges

shared. Programs Enhance Fitness Mon Wed Fri Stretch, low impact aerobics,

7:45, 9 & 10am strengthening exercises.

Parkinson Exercise Mon and/or Thr Stretching, bending, mobility

11am - 12pm enhancing exercise.

Lunch & Conversation 3rd Tue, 12 - 1pm Call 275-7609 Thur before lunch to register.

Senior Social Program Tue Wed & Thr, 10am - 2pm Respite care and activities for seniors with memory loss or

other conditions.

Solemates Wed, 8:30 - 11:30am See Rec Guide for more info.

Trailmates Thr, 8:45am - 3pm See Rec Guide for more info.

Transportation Grocery Shopping Wed Call 275-7895 (Prompt 3)

Senior Transportation Tue & Thr, 9am - 3pm Round trip from home to (MI Locations Only) Wed, 101m - 12pm MICEC program or shopping.

Call 275-7895 (prompt 1) the

day before to reserve a spot. Other Community Programs Alzheimer’s Café 2nd Wed, 3 - 4:30pm Mo’s Pizza, 2630 77th Ave SE Historical Society 3rd Mon, 1 - 2pm Monthly Sep - May

Probus 1st Wed, 1:30pm Social Club for retired business professionals, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE.

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Mercer Island Voice Mail Numbers The Community Center has a dedicated senior information/message line at 206.275.7895.

Press 1 for Senior Transportation

Press 3 for Foot Care Clinic

Press 4 for Meals on Wheels

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Holidays and Closures The Community & Event Center and City Offices

will be C L O S E D

Labor Day— September 4 Veteran’s Day— November 10 (observed) & 11

Thanksgiving—November 23 Day after Thanksgiving—November 24

Christmas Day—December 25 New Year’s Day—January 1

***The Community & Event Center will be closed for an in-service training day

*Monday, October 9

End of Year Community Center Facility Maintenance Closures Date(s) MICEC Hours Meeting Rooms Gym Fitness Center Dec 18 - 25 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Dec 26 - 30 8:30am - 5pm CLOSED OPEN OPEN Dec 31 8:30am -12pm CLOSED OPEN OPEN Jan 1 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Jan 2 Regular Hours and Services Resume