CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wisdom Cafe
Dec 16, 10:30am-noon, facilitated discussion for older adults, "Learning Across Generations" - what does your generation have to offer younger groups? What do other generations have to offer you? Redmond Senior Community Center (a short walk from Redmond Library), 8703 160th Ave NE, registration not required for this free event, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6679b92e3849bf4100be8740
Northwest Center for Creative Aging at Town Hall
Dec 16, 7:30pm "Music for the Ages - Learning and Playing at Any Stage of Life" how music has the power to unit communities and enrich lives no matter your age, presented by Chas Arnold of the Music Center of the Northwest and with Debra Revere, a cello learner, on how to learn an instrument as an older adult, www.townhallseattle.org
Holiday Afternoon Tea in the British Tradition
Dec 17, 1:30-3pm join others at the Wallingford Community Senior Center for high tea, $2-$4, RSVP required 206-461-7825.
Gentle Tech Help (online via KCLS)
Dec 18 from 2-3pm - Bridget of Gentle Tech will teach you how to use your phone to walk through museums, play with color, diving into different cultures and more, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/670d6f073aced03e17d2618a
Aging Well Learning Community (in-person and online via KCLS)
Dec 21, 11:15am-1:30pm, open-learning community dedicated to aging well, enjoy books, film art for reflection and conversation (you don't need to have read book to participate), in person at North Bend Library as well as over Zoom: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb1b; Questions? lellsworth@kcls.org or N_WaltonHouse@msn.com
Christmas Movie Double Feature at the Greenwood Senior Center
Dec 23, 10am-2:30pm "White Christmas" and "Muppets Christmas Carol" 206-297-0875.
Cascade Village info and Complimentary Dining Sessions
Learn about the new community in Snohomish County that offers the county's first true all-inclusive Life Care contract covering independent living through long-term care at free information sessions: January 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm; Bonefish Grill 2537 172nd St NE, Marysville RSVP for this free event at 360-926-7180, https://cascadevillagejosephine.com/events/?utm_source=northwestprime&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=seattle_support_awareness
Early Stage Memory Loss Event
First Fridays, facilitated art discussion for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, using a combination of techniques to support an engaging experience, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - check their calendar for other activities that support those with memory loss: www.biartmuseum.org
Memory Navigator Consultation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm by appointment provided by The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, rsvp on the Memory Navigator booking page, www.thememoryhub.org
Senior Walking Group
Wednesdays 11am-noon, 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park, meet in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE, sponsored by NEST senior service organization. www.nestseattle.org
Women’s Group: Growing Older
Fridays led by NEST senior services organization, for more info call 206-525-6378.
Daily Arts Activities for people of all abilities by Silver Kite!
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=silverkite
Free online AARP events (no membership needed)
For a list of free online AARP events including health, wellness, arts, history and more visit this link: https://local.aarp.org/olympia-wa/aarp-events/?popup
Community Events
Washington State History Museum
Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit thru Mar 30 (www.washingtonhistory.org) FREE third Thursdays with extended hours from 3 to 8pm, includes "Scholarly Selections" at 6pm - a free informal talk presented by UW professors, graduate students, researchers (check schedule before arriving), Washington State History Museum is located 1911 Pacific Ave in Tacoma www.washingtonhistory.org; 1-888-238-4373
Christmas Ship Festival
Dec 15-23; https://www.argosycruises.com/argosy-cruises/christmas-ship-festival/
Snowflake Lane in Bellevue
Dec 15-24 (7pm) 25 minute outdoor show on Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th (streets close at 6pm) plus nearby free Holiday Arts Fair at BAM https://bellevuecollection.com/snowflakelane/
European Christmas Market at the Seattle Center
Dec 15-24, https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/
Winterfest at the Seattle Center
Dec 15-29, holiday lights, bands, carolers, dancers, model trains, ice sculptures, https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest
The Lights of Christmas at Stanwood
Dec 15-29, drive through lights and costumed characters in Stanwood https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/
Garden d'Lights in Bellevue
Dec 15-31 (buy timed tickets) at Bellevue Botanical Garden https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/
Wintertide Lights in Everett
Dec 15-31, 4-8pm at Evergreen Arboretum luminaries and music on Dec 21 https://www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/wintertide-lights-1
Zoolights
Dec 15-Jan 5, 4:30-10pm Point Defiance Zoo https://www.pdza.org/event/zoolights/
Fantasy Lights in Spanaway
Dec 15-Jan 5 (5:30-9pm) drive through lights https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1253/Fantasy-Lights
Tulalip Lights & Ice (free)
Dec 15-Jan 12 include lights, ice skating, free https://www.quilcedavillage.com/TulalipLightsAndIce
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
Dec 15-Jan 19 4-9pm large-scale animal and nature lanterns plus performances https://www.zoo.org/wildlanterns
Astra Lumina at Seattle Chinese Garden
Dec 15-Jan 31, https://fever.pxf.io/k02yxn
Gingerbread Contest FREE
Dec 16-18 Auburn Community & Event Center https://www.auburnwa.gov/workspaces/one.aspx?objectid=20529136
Growing Houseplants Naturally
Dec 17, 6-7:30pm, discover best soils, pots and plants for your home, you will repot a plant to take home with you, free at Lake Forest Park Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6733d65a55d11a280006b3ff
Ebenezer at Third Place Commons Stage
Dec 18, 6-6:30pm, free performance of a family-friendly retelling of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, written in the style of Dr. Seuss, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/671a7038b412794100535bb4
Tacoma Museum Evening FREE
Dec 19, free evening of musuems in Tacoma including Foss Waterway Seaport (4-8pm); Museum of Glass (5-8pm); Tacoma Art Museum (5-8pm); Washington State History Museum (3-8pm)
Arboretum Winter Solstice
Dec 20-21, 4 & 6pm, Seattle's Montlake area - luminary forest walk on lit pathways (age 21+) https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/arboretum-winter-solstice-walk/
Model Train Festival
Dec 20-Jan 1 (closed Dec 25 & 26) watch model trains run through detailed scenes of the Pacific Northwest and see railroad history exhibits at the Washington State History Museum, https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/trainfestival-28/
Tacoma Lighted Boat Parade
Dec 21, 5:30pm, watch lighted boats travel along waterfront from Anthony's at Point Defiance to Dock Street Marina https://www.facebook.com/events/942447071081802
Native Craft Market
Dec 21-22, 10am-5pm, clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art prints, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center at Seattle's Discovery Park https://unitedindians.org/nativeartmarket/
BAM Holiday Arts Fair
Through Dec 22, 4-8pm, free public event that takes place during Bellevue's popular Snowflake Lane Parade, www.bellevuearts.org
Genealogy Chat (online via KCLS)
Dec 23, 1-3pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f068c3284a1a4570112f2f
Let's Get Growing Indoors
Dec 30, 10:15-11:15am, join Lisa Taylor for hands-on session about planting and growing seeds inside, free at Shorelne Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/672d011c28050a2f0033573d
Community Bonfire at Des Moines Marina
Dec 31, s'mores, hot chocolate, games and entertainment to support local students, includes "burning boat" which is usually lit up at 9pm, donation, https://www.facebook.com/burningboatfestival
Please Touch the Art
Thru Jan 4, 2025, 11am-5pm Wed-Sat (and until 8pm on First Thursdays) King Street Station in downtown Seattle exhibition space offers tactile and 3D artwork that is accessible for blind and low-vision individuals. 303 South Jackson Street, Top Floor, FREE seattle.gov
Free Thursday Night Events at TAM
Thursdays 5-8pm (check holiday closures), after hours FREE ADMISSION come to enjoy special programs, artmaking, entertainment, exhibition viewing, cafe open until 6pm, includes 1st & 3rd Thursday Sewing & Crafts Workshops; 2nd Thursdays dance in the museum with free class; 2nd Thursdays life drawing; more info at tacomaartmuseum.org
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
Wednesdays, 1-3pm; get your genealogy questions answered with one-on-one help with a volunteer. This is a one hour appointment for an individual. Please register. EGS will send you an email with a Zoom link at least one hour before your appointment. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=genealogical
Skandia Dance
First and Third Friday dances with live music $10-$15; 7:30-10:30pm Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood, www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club
Wednesdays 7-9pm (lesson at 7:30); Second Saturdays 7-9pm party. Future Notes: No dance on Christmas. New Year's Day dance 2:00-4:00 pm. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $8., 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.