Northwest Prime Time Calendar

Each issue Northwest Prime Time features a unique calendar of events with a special focus on events "celebrating life after 50".

Senior Events
Sounds of Swing Dance
June 1, 7-10pm, dance to 18-piece band , sponsored by USA Dance, all ages no partner required, $13-$15, North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-452-7681
Wrinkles of Washington
June 2, 2pm, “Reach for the Stars” a Musical Revue, benefits South Sound Senior Services, Olympia High School Perf Arts Ctr, 1302 North Street, Olympia, $15, 360-491-4434
Caregiving Conference
June 3, annual conference for caregivers includes workshops and resources at Tukwila Community
Center hosted by Aging and Disability Services Administration and other community organizations, $30-$50 includes lunch, scholarships available, 1-800-422-3263.
Living Well Talks
June 4 at 11:45am “Sunshine – Friend and Enemy”; June 18 at 11:45am “To Drive or Not to Drive” Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 South 216th in Des Moines, 206-878-1642.
Senior Readers Theatre
June 4 from 4-5:30pm Seattle Park’s senior program, Aljoya Thornton Creek; June 5 from 11am-noon University House on Stoneway; June 6 from 7-8:30pm Merrill Gardens at the University; each performance has two short plays by Thornton Wilder, $10, RSVP 206-386-9106.
Elder Fair
June 6, 9am-3pm, FREE 20th annual elder fair hosted by Bethany NW, Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine Street, Downtown Everett, for info call Julie 425-551-6340
Sounds of Swing
July 6, 7-9pm, for your dancing and listening pleasure, Crossroads, 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 425-644-1111.
SE Seattle Senior Resource Fair
June 13, 10am-1:30pm, free event features resources and discounts for seniors, information, giveways, free healthy lunch, free, Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave South, Seattle presented by Seattle Lifelong Rec, info: Angela 206-684-7484.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, help and information about identifying and reporting the abuse and neglect a vulnerable adult or child can be found at  www.dshs.wa.gov/endharm.shtml, other resources: Adult Protective Services: 1-800-363-4276, Crisis Clinic: 206-461-3222, Senior Information & Assistance: 206-448-3110, or call 9-1-1 in case of emergency
Short Stories Live
June 16, 4pm, “‘Dubliners’ on Bloomsday” Town Hall Seattle, commemorating the life of Irish writer James Joyce and his signature achievement the novel Ulysses, $10-$13, www.townhallseattle.org
Transportation Fair
June 18, 11am-1pm, hosted by senior services, Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St in Des
Moines, free parking, 206-878-2066.
Social Security After Retirement
June 18, 4:30-5:30pm, presentation for those planning to retire and for current beneficiaries, how to make the most of your Social Security benefit, presented by Kirk Larson from the Social Security Administration, Evergreen College Tacoma Campus, 1210 6th Ave., Tacoma.
The Penelope Project
June 19, 4-6pm, screening of new documentary about creative programs for people living with dementia, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th Street, Seattle, includes treats and post film discussion, $10, RSVP, 206-297-0875
Day of Learning
Jun 19, 8:45am-1pm, Seattle University hosts on campus experience for older adults on
Wednesday, register with Northwest Center for Creative Aging, 206-382-3789.
Senior Coffee Hour
June 20, 10-11am, monthly discussions for seniors hosted by Seattle Mayor’s office for seniors, 8180 3rd Ave, Seattle, 206-684-0500
Senior Prom
June 22, 6-9pm, annual extravaganza for older adults sponsored by Franke Tobey Jones Community, dancing, live music, refreshments, photos, 6 to 9 p.m. at Tacoma’s Stadium High School, $5 at the door, 253-752-7796, www.FrankeTobeyJones.com. 
Assistive Technology Expo
June 26, 4-7pm, learn latest on assistive devices – mobility, vision, hearing, prosthetic devices and more, free, Norco Medical Equipment (formerly Care Medical), 1902 Tacoma Ave. in Tacoma, for info contact Bob Riler, 253-798-7384 or briler@co.pierce.wa.us.
Country Dancin’ & Classic Rockin’
New dance event, Fridays 4:30-10:30pm, created for seniors by seniors, $5 cover, dinner & drinks available, Lakewood Moose Lodge at 109th & Halcyon in Lakewood, Barb, 253-279-3374.
Learning is ForEver
Learning is ForEver offers classes throughout the year in Pierce Co, for class schedule visit www.plu.edu/lifeelderhostel or call Laura 253-241-4166

Community Events
Gem, Jewelry, Mineral Show
June 1-2, 10am-5pm, free, Everett Comm College Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St, N. Everett, 425-232-0809, www.everettrockclub.com
Wine tasting fundraiser
June 2, 4-6 pm to benefit the historic Dunn Gardens in Broadview, Wines, hors d'oeuvres, raffle baskets, informal tours of the gardens, $50, dunngardens.org or 206 362 0933.
The Boys in the Boat
Book launch events: June 4 at 6:30pm University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE in Seattle, June 15 at 2pm, Elliott Bay Books, Company, 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, June 22 from 1-3pm, Issaquah Costco, June 25 at 7pm, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.
Beavers
June 7, 7pm, free showing of IMAX movie BEAVERS, presented by NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, free but RSVP 425-316-8592, www.streamkeeper.org
Snohomish Wine Walks
June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, 5-8pm, downtown Snohomish, $10-$13, 425-330-0831, www.HistoricDowntownSnohomish.ORG .
American Cancer Society
June 8-9, American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, Highline Memorial Stadium, 430 South 156th Street, Burien, for information visit www.relayforlife.org (search “Highline”)
Museum of Flight
June 8, 2pm, Roverta Olinger talks about being a “Rosie the Riveter” and signs her new book “What Did You Do in the War, Gram?”; June 21-24, 10am-5pm, World War II Bomber Tour, 9404 E. Marginal Way, Seattle, 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org
Pierce Co Library Events
Free events at Pierce Co libraries: June 10 at 7pm discussion of cycling through France Milton Library 900 Meridian E; June 11 from 7-8pm meditation workshop, Sumner Library, 1116 Fryar Ave; Exotic Travel Tips June 12, 7pm, librarian shares her experiences of travels to India and discusses budget travel tips to exotic locations, University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W.; June 13 at 7pm Richard LeMieux discusses his book “Breakfast at Sally’s” his inspirational journey back from  homelessness, University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W.
International Dance Festival
June 14-23, features regional, national and Int’l dance artists, music stage, free dance classes, craft fair, $20-$25 for performances or $50 pass, Seattle’s South Lake Union, www.SeattleIDF.org.
Vashon Water & Wine
June 15-16, “Water & Wine weekend” of kayaking and wine/spirits tasting, transportation provided,  info and RSVP www.vashonvacations.com
Strawberry Harvest Fest
June 15-16, 11am-4pm, free event includes market, musical performance 3-4pm, kid rides, Biringer Farm in Arlington, 425-259-0255, www.BiringerFarm.com.
Fabric Sale
June 15, 9am-2pm, $1/pd, McCollum Park Ed bldg WSU Ext, 600 128th Street SE Everett
Lincoln City Kite Festival
June 22-23, 800-452-2151, www.oregoncoast.org/summer-kite-festival.
Tour de Pierce Bike Ride
June 30, includes 12, 30 & 50 mile routes, starts and finishes at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, RSVP June 12, $14, 253-798-4177, www.piercecountywa.org/parks
Sylvia Browne
June 21 at 8pm & June 23 at 4pm, nationally renown psychic, $25-$65, Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, Rochester, WA, 1-800-720-1788, www.luckyeagle.com
Fremont Fair
June 21-23, Fremontfair.org.
Pacific Beach Festival
June 22, art, music, and reuse festival at the ocean on Pacific Beach, Grays Harbor, WA, fundraiser, www.CaptainBluebird.com .
Skandia Midsommarfest
June 30, 11am-6pm, traditional Scandinavian celebration features music and dance performances, kids
activities, flower crowns, craft and food booths, costume presentation, participatory dancing, mini-dance lessons for beginners, pole raising ceremony. FREE, 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org
Nikkei Baseball Lecture
July 3, 6pm, author examines baseball’s evolving importance to the Japanese American community, White River Valley Museum, lecture and museum admission free for this event, 918 H St. SE, Auburn, 253-288-7433, www.wrvmuseum.org
Goatalympics Fundraiser
July 6, 10am-5pm, fun free event where goats and their people compete in foot races, obstacle courses, tricks, costumes, contests, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, sponsored by www.newmoonfarm.org 425-791-4513
Concours d'Elegance
Seeking cars for Aug 4 event in Vancouver, Wash, www.columbiariverconcours.com.
Free Computer Classes/ Snohomish
Mountlake Terrace Library scheduling winter/spring free computer classes, call to RSVP, 425-776-8722
Crazy Quilters Guild
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6-9pm, Emeritus Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. South, Federal Way, quiltersfedway.com, 253-833-8302

Garden Events
Secret Gardens Tour & Plant Sale
June 15, 10am-4pm, 10am with Ciscoe, plant & art sale at Lake Forest Park Town Center, Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE., $12-$15, tour locations secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com.
PowellsWood Garden
June 22-23, 10am-3pm, re-opening celebration includes tours, refreshments, live music, raffle, $5, 430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way (shuttle from Sacajawea Middle School ¼ mile east of Garden), 253-529-1620, www.powellswood.org
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
June 29-30, 10am-5pm, speakers include Ciscoe and Riz Reyes, www.gigharborgardentour.org.

Health Education
Soundpath Health
Are you or someone you know turning 65? Soundpath offers FREE Medicare meetings to find the right option, June 13 at 11am & June 27 at 4pm at Soundpath Health, 32129 Weyerhaeuser Way S, Suite 201, Federal Way; June 5 & 12 at 11am  Polyclinic Broadway, 1145 Broadway in Seattle; register at www.SoundpathHealth.com or 1-866-789-7747.
Going Gluten-Free
June 7, 10-11am, learn the benefits and drawbacks of gluten, explore alternative grains, recipes and resources, free and open to the public, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle.
Low Vision Expo
June 8, 9am-3pm, keynote speaker, Q&A with eye doctors, assistive technology lab, Lynnwood Convention Center $20-$25 includes lunch, 1-800-458-4888, www.sightconnection.org
Taking on Parkinson’s
June 11, 6:30-8pm, join Sharon Jung of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, basics of Parkinson’s, treatment approaches, Villas at Union Park, 2010 S. Union Ave in Tacoma, free,253-798-4600.
Free Health Talks
June 11 & 25, 7pm, heavy metals, weight loss, Tahoma Clinic, 801 SW 16th Street, Suite 121, Renton 425-738-5650  www.tahomaclinic.com
Dementia Care Educator Teepa Snow
June 18-19, FREE event with well-known educator training caregivers to those living with dementia, three sessions in two days from “ABCs” to activities to caregiving tasks, RSVP June 19 sessions: Robert.Butzerin@providence.org, hosted by Providence Mount St. Vincent, Chapel - 3rd floor, 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle.
Free Health Screenings
June 19-July 13, AARP & Walgreens provide 3 free health tests at area Walgreens, no health insurance needed, for adults, takes about 20 minutes, visit www.walgreens.com/waytowell for details.
Kidney Health Fest
 June 22, 9am-2pm, free annual event hosted by Northwest Kidney Centers features free health screenings, lectures, education, entertainment, fitness demos, free healthy food made by local celebrity chefs, everyone welcome to event that focuses on African American outreach which suffer highest percentage of kidney disease, Van Asselt Elementary, 8311 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle, www.nwkidney.org/fest.

Choral Music
Northwest Chamber Chorus
June 8 at 7:30pm, June 9 at 3pm, $12-$22, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org
Seattle Choral Company
June 8, 8pm, joins with Britten’s “Cantata Misericordium” Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, 800-838-3006, www.seattlechoralcompany.org.
Music Sunday
June 9, 11am, Vivaldi’s Beatus Vir for two choirs, plus gospel music & sing-along Hallelujah Chorus, free, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, 206-325-6051, www.seattlefirstbaptist.org
Cappella Romana
June 15, 8pm, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle, 1-800-494-8497, www.cappellaromana.org

Musical Theatre
Wrinkles of Washington
June 2, 2pm, “Reach for the Stars” a Musical Revue, benefits South Sound Senior Services, Olympia High School Perf Arts Ctr, 1302 North Street, Olympia, $15, 360-491-4434

Theatre
In the Land of Rain & Salmon
June 2, 2pm, theatrical adaptation of Family of Strangers, bringing alive voices of WA state Jewish narratives between 1880-1920, reception follows, $30-$36, Langston Hughes Performing Arts, 104 17th Ave S., Seattle, 206-774-2277.
ACT Theatre
June 6-30, “Other Desert Cities “best new play on Broadway” regional premiere, “funny maddening and moving” about conservative parents and their liberal children, 206-292-7676, www.acttheatre.org
Tacoma Little Theatre
June 7-23, The Laramie Project, explores the 1998 kidnapping and beating of student in Wyoming, explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion, $10, 253-272-2281, www.tacomalittletheatre.com
UW Drama
Thru June 9, Tennessee Williams One-Act plays, $10-$20, 206-543-4880, www.drama.washington.edu
Silent Movie Mondays
June 10, 17, 24, featuring foreign silent films from the 20s-30s, accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, $10, Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St, Seattle, 206-682-1414, STGPresents.org.
Taproot Theatre Senior Matinee
June 12, 2pm, “Bach at Leipzig” collection of witty men, presents senior matinee, $20, 206-781-9707.
An Evening with Groucho
June 13-30, Frank Ferrante tribute performance as Groucho Marx, $25-$35, ACT Theatre Cabaret, 700 Union Street, Seattle, 206-292-7676, www.acttheatre.org
One-Act Play Festival
June 13-15, 8pm, Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave, Seattle, $15, www.soapfest.brownpapertickets.com
Assemblage Theater
Thru June 15, "Bluebeard," The Chapel at Urban Grace Church, 902 Market Street, Tacoma, $7-$14, www.assemblagetheater.com.
Phoenix Theatre 
Thru June 23, “Kaputnik” cat and mouse comedy on eve of Sputnik launch, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, 206-533-2000, brownpapertickets.com

Classical
UW School of Music
June 4, 3:30-5:30pm, performance and discussion, new works by music students, free and open to public, Benaroya Hall, Seattle.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
June 8, 7:30pm, piano concert US Debut tour, Inger Riber & Erika Lux; 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, 509-548-6347, www.icicle.org
Seattle Met Chamber Orchestra
June 8, Beethoven, Wagner, Strauss, Haydn, $10-$15, 1st Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 800-838-3006, www.seattlemetropolitanchamberorchestra.com
Danish Musicians bring voice and violin
June 19, 7pm, as part of North American tour Helene Blum and Harald Haugaard perform at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, $12-$14, 206.789.5707 x10.
Ladies Musical Club
Free concerts throughout region, www.lmcseattle.org

Pop, Jazz, Folk, Country
Seattle Jazz Vespers
June 2, 6pm, Carl Majeau Quintet, popular jazz, FREE, family-friendly, Seattle First Baptist Church corner of Harvard, Union and Seneca Streets in Seattle, www.SeattleJazzVespers.org
High School Jazz Ensembles
June 10, 7:30pm, $20, Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, www.jazzalley.com
Ricky Skaggs
June 13, 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Jazz Alley, country & bluegrass master, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle
jazzalley.com
Geoffrey Castle
June 15, doors open at 7pm, electric violin, $20 all ages welcome, The Triple Door, 216 Union St, Seattle, 206-838-4333, www.thetripledoor.net
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
June 15, 7:30pm, direct from Cuba Afro Cuban All Stars, 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, 509-548-6347, www.icicle.org
Traditional Jazz Society
June 16, 1-4:30pm, New Orleans Cafe Quintet with Ron Rustad, $12-$15, Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave.NW, Seattle, 425-776-5072, www.pstjs.org
Skagit Valley Casino Resort
June 21, “The Beatniks” Classic 60’s & 70’s “British Invasion” Rock, www.theskagit.com
Jazz Fest
June 27-30, four venues at one site, 15 featured bands, large dance floors, dance lessons, tickets available at door, kick off party June 27 at 7pm $15, Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, 360-943-9123 or email charlottedickison@comcast.net, see full schedule and more information at www.olyjazz.com
Kent Jazz & Art Showcase
June 27, 5-8pm, indoor & outdoor concerts, art exhibits, demonstrations, mocktail garden, boxed dinners, features pianist Richard Dean, violinist Geoffrey Castle, saxophonist Darren Motamedy, no tickets required to this free annual event, bring your blankets, lawn chairs, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street in downtown Kent, all ages welcome, 253-856-5164.
Muckleshoot Casino
June 28, 8pm, “Journey Unauthorized” Journey tribute band in Club Galaxy, always free admission, dance the night away to some of the best known songs to modern music, 2402 Auburn Way South, Auburn, 800-804-4944, www.muckleshootcasino.com
1964 - Beatles Tribute
June 28, 8pm, Rolling Stones calls it “the best Beatles tribute on Earth” Showare Center in Kent, $20-$70, 253-856-6999

Social Dance (call in advance to confirm social dance events)
Seniors’ Country Dancin’ & Classic Rockin’
Every Friday, 4:30-10:30pm, created for seniors by seniors, $5 cover, free dance lessons 5:15pm, dinner & drinks available, Lakewood Moose Lodge at 109th & Halcyon in Lakewood, for info Barb@pski.org or call 253-279-3374.
Freewheelers Square Dance Club
1st & 3rd Sundays 7-10pm; Lake City Community Center - 12531 28th Ave. NE,  $6 per dance night, $5 per class night, partners not required, singles and couples club. Info call Janice, 206-992-4932.
Senior Dance
Sundays 6-8pm, The Checkerboard Squares Square Dance club invites anyone to our new set of Square Dance Lessons, Masonic Hall 515 Dayton St, Edmonds, first lesson is free then $5, dress is casual, for info call Sheryl 425-772-8085 or Roy 425-338-2255, cell is 206-949-0114.
Sno-King Intnl Folk Dance Club
Saturdays, 7pm, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood (no dance May 26), 425-385-2088 or www.sno-king.org
Basic Scandinavian Dance
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm, classes for beginners or brush up skills, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, 206-937-5211.
Freewheeler Square Dance Club
1st and 3rd Sunday's, 7-10p, Weds. 6:30p, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, 425-293-4510.
Skandia Dance & Music
First & Third Friday dances, 7:30pm at Cedar Valley Grange 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood, $7-$10, call to confirm 206-784-7470.
Monday Afternoon Dances
Every 4th Sunday each month, 1-3:30pm, $5, features ballroom dancing to live music, plus refreshments, Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S 216th St, 206-878-1642.
South Park Ballroom Dancing Club
Sundays 6:30-8:30pm and Mondays 1-3pm, live music, dance and light refreshments, $6, South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253-591-5299.
Kick Up Your Heels
Dance to swing & 50's Rock & Roll, Northshore Senior Center, $8-$10, 10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell; call for schedule 425-487-2441.
Kent Senior Activity Center
Tues evening dances, 7:30-9:30pm, features ballroom dancing to live music, $4, call Helena 253-856-5164 for info.
Monthly Dances
2nd Tuesdays, 2-4pm, North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-452-7681.
Ballroom Boogie
First Friday of Month at Northgate Community Center, live music & refreshments, $4, 1-3pm, 10515 5th Ave NE, Seattle.

Volunteers Needed
NEST
Neighbors helping Neighbors! Join NEST, North East Seattle Together, as a volunteer helping our neighbors age confidently in their homes. We are looking for volunteers for everything from transportation, computer assistance, housework, visiting, and so much more.  You decide when you want to assist.  Contact Cameron at cameron@nestseattle.org or call us at 206-525-6378 to get involved today!
AARP Elder Watch Program Seeks Volunteers
AARP Washington is recruiting volunteers for their new Elder Watch Program which is
designed to help protect the financial security of seniors. Comprehensive training about investor safety and fraud will be provided to volunteers as well as peer counseling and presentation activities training. The program operates weekdays, except Thursdays, in one of two shifts, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:00 to 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided and group discussions will be included. For more information, call Robin at 206-517-
9364 or email her at rknudson@aarp.org.
Volunteers of America
Provide companionship, socialization, transportation and light in-home care, 55+ volunteers receive small tax-free stipend, call Cristina 206-329-0515.
Volunteer Drivers
The Edmonds Senior Center is seeking volunteer drives for senior trips and excursions must have a clean driving record, 425-774-5555.
Senior Transportation
Earn some extra money while helping low income seniors by volunteering to transport them to and from Dr. appointments, call Debra 425-257-2101, x3323.
Experienced Humans Wanted!
RSVP Snohomish looking for volunteers 55+ to share knowledge and skills to find fulfillment, meet new people, hundreds of opportunities to match your interests, call John McAlpine at 1-888-240-8572.
American Cancer Society
Looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from medical facilities, mileage reimbursement, call Jessie 1-800-227-2345.
Volunteers over 55 Wanted
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, has access to hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout the county, John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org or call (425) 257-2111 x 3374 or toll free at 1-888-240-8572.