Senior & Health Events
Free Medicare Open Enrollment Events by SHIBA
Nov 15, 11am-1pm Burien Community Center https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8kk34n3; Nov 16, 1-3pm Shoreline Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66da8ab06023b72f00bf89b4; Nov 18, 10:30-11:30am, Renton Library no registration required; Nov 19, 11am-1pm Solid Ground Conference room https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcO-upjouG9SpU1rgtZW5rhpXBTpMr7B_ ... find more events at the following link: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/medicare-counseling-and-events-calendar
Wisdom Cafe
Nov 18, 10:30-noon facilitated discussions for seniors: "My Mentors Taught Me" - who taught you the most or provided the most guidance? What did you learn from them? Have you had a chance to pass on those teachings? at the Redmond Senior Community Center, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6679b8b990b60b3300470e13
Silver Screeners Free Movies for Seniors
Nov 20 at 1:30pm "Midnight Run" (1988) & Dec 18 at 1:30pm "Last Holiday" (2006) at the Wallingford Community Senior Center; Dec 5 at 10am "The Thin Man" (1934) Mukilteo Library, 425-493-8202; Lake City Silver Screeners at Lamb of God Church 12509 27th Ave NE Seattle Dec 9 at 1:30pm "Edward Scissorhands" (1990); Nov 21 at 1:30pm "The Bedford Incident" (1965) & Dec 19 at 1:30pm "The Stranger" (1946) SouthEast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St in Seattle (NOTE: Call to confirm schedule for all events before you go)
Decluttering Books, Documents and Papers (online sponsored by KCLS libraries)
Nov 20, Dec 3; 6-7pm, free event  https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67116896e37c559617a0d98b
Gentle Tech Help (online via King County Libraries)
Nov 20, 2-3pm "Explore YouTube" learn how to save, share and more; https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/670d60193aced03e17d25e66 presented by Bridget of Gentle Help free courtesy of King County Libraries 
End of Life Planning and Caring for Pets (online via King County Libraries)
Nov 15, 5-6pm, how to create an end-of-life plan for your pets, including decision-making to minimize the pain and suffering of your pet at end of life, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66d172a56023b72f00be8871
Aging Well Learning Community (in person and online)
Nov 16, 11:15-1:30pm, open-learning community dedicated to aging well, held both in person at the N_WaltonHouse@msn.comNorth Bend Library as well as over Zoom, contact lellsworth@kcls.org or N_WaltonHouse@msn.com https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb1a
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: Nov 19 at 12pm "Dish & Discover" Bonefish Grill in Marysville RSVP for this free event at 360-926-7180, details at Cascade Village Events
Free Dementia Education
Nov 20 (third Wednesdays) 1-2:30pm join the Alzheimer's Asscn for a free in-person educational program, including light refreshments, The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, 
Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence (online presented by KCLS libraries)
Dec 3, 6-7pm Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn about common symptoms, self-care practices and evidence-based interventions to make your journey through perimenopause and menopause smoother. Lake Forest Park Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/670d606722e7d88716996aa4
Diabetes, Lower Your Risk (online presented by KCLS libraries) 
Dec 3, 6-7pm, Hear from a medical doctor and a registered dietitian on how you can take an active role in treating and managing diabetes. Over 96 million Americans have prediabetes—roughly 38% of the U.S. population and nine out of 10 don’t know they have it. Untreated diabetes can lead to many serious medical problems including heart disease and stroke, Presented by Dr. Maria Mercado, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Specialist, Overlake Medical Center. Overlake Registered Dietitian to answer nutrition questions. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6712cff722e7d887169a15a2
Declutter Your Home and Sort Sentimental Items Workshop (online presented by KCLS libraries)
Dec 3, 6-7pm, Learn with professional organizer, Natalie Vanderpump, how to declutter your home's remaining areas and navigate the emotional challenge of letting go of sentimental items like photos, letters and your children’s creations while honoring your memories. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67167628fe866657168b5ab1
Death and Mortality Book Group 
Dec 3, 6:30-7:30pm “Reimagining Death” by Lucinda Herring. Part of our year-long Death, an Online Educational Series, this book group explores books that cover various topics on death, grief and the death care industry. Death care professional, Beverly Tryk from the People's Memorial Association, will be hosting. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/659b2dc8eb28943d007f79ca Reserve your book at your local library or through your Libby app! Discussion questions available by email request. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.
The History of the Beatles in One Hour (online presented by KCLS libraries)
Dec 3, 7-8pm, Join Gary Wenstrup for an engaging exploration of The Beatles. Their music and story continue to captivate audiences over 50 years after their breakup, using performance and interview clips, we’ll trace their evolution from Liverpool’s early days to Beatlemania, the psychedelic era and beyond.  https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6723cf9db412794100549c94 (Gary’s Beatles presentation was deemed “The Best of The Best” by the Library Administrators Conference of Northern Illinois (LACONI). Gary is also a reoccurring guest on the popular podcast “Something About The Beatles.”)
Consumer Safety After the Death of a Loved One 
Dec 4, 6:30-7:30pm, Experiencing loss can be profoundly overwhelming, as it represents a significant upheaval in your life. Join Elena G. Huizar from the Office of the Attorney General as she addresses an often-overlooked aspect of grief: the susceptibility of surviving family members to fraud. Learn how to better protect yourself and your family from potential financial exploitation and abuse during this vulnerable time. Discuss how to recognize scams and fraudsters. Elena G. Huizar has been with the Office of the Attorney General for more than fifteen years of public service helping both consumers and business owners learn their rights and responsibilities under the Consumer Protection Act. She travels throughout the state to educate on scams, fraud prevention and how to safely participate in an open marketplace. Sponsored by KCLS Foundation. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66d179696023b72f00be8893
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: https://www.biartmuseum.org/creative-aging/
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, https://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. https://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://bit.ly/KCLS_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://states.aarp.org/washington/events-wa
Creating Aging at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/


Community Events
Washington State History Museum
Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit thru Mar 30 (https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/eugene-landry/) 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, Washington State History Museum is located 1911 Pacific Ave in Tacoma https://www.washingtonhistory.org/; 1-888-238-4373
Quilt & Craft Show
Nov 14-16, Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup https://quiltcraftsew.com/puyallup.html
Food Fair
Nov 16, food related gifts, Hangar 30 at Seattle's Magnuson Park https://gobbleupnorthwest.com/
Children's Business Fair 
Nov 16, noon-3pm, shop from booths from by young entrepreneurs (ages 5-16) selling food, art, toys and more at Waterfront Market in Ruston, free https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/tacoma-wa
Operation Christmas Child
Nov 18-25 donations accepted to send gift-filled shoeboxes around the world to children who would otherwise not receive a gift of their own https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/?utm_source=OCC-ToolKit&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-PRRE&utm_content=OCC-Start-Screen
Cook's Book Group with Author Visit
Nov 20, 6:30-8pm, "PNW Veg: 100 Vegetable Recipes Inspired by Local Bounty of the Pacific Northwest" try making one or more recipes from this boo, send a photo of finished dish and brief comments, gather to watch a slide show and discuss successes and failures, author Kim O'Donnell will join for Q&A, free but register, Kenmore Library https://1.kcls.org/CookbookBkGrp
Festival of Trees in Auburn
Nov 20-Jan 5, dozens of trees decorated by local businesses, free at White River Valley Museum in Auburn https://www.wrvmuseum.org/exhibits-entry/2024/5/31/festival-of-trees-once-upon-a-time-november-20-2024-january-5-2025
Christmas Marketplace
Nov 21-Dec 24, artisans, food, drink family entertainment at Seattle Center https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/
Gingerbread Village
Nov 21-Jan 1, free displays at Sheraton Grand Seattle https://www.breakthrought1d.org/pacificnorthwest/2024/08/08/sheraton-grand-seattle-gingerbread-village/
Festival of Trees downtown Seattle
Nov 21-Dec 2, free event to view designer trees, Fairmont Olympic Hotel https://www.fairmontolympic.com/happenings-at-fairmont-olympic/festive-season-at-fairmont-olympic/
Julefest Scandinavian Christmas
Nov 22-24, outdoor Christmas event in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood with craft booths, musicians, Nordic food, https://nordicmuseum.org/events/julefest
Craft Fair
Nov 23-24, 11am-5pm craft vendors Hangar 30 Magnuson Park in Seattle https://www.renegadecraft.com/fair/seattle-winter/
Genealogy Chat (online via King County Libraries)
Nov 25, 1-3pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f068c3284a1a4570112f2e
Holiday Market
Nov 29-30, 10am-4pm, Snohomish at family farm free https://www.facebook.com/events/3593767017513582
Native Craft Fair
Nov 29-Dec 1, fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, smoked salmon, Duwamish Longhouse 4705 W. Marginal Way SW in Seattle https://www.duwamishtribe.org/events/2024/11/29/november-native-art-market
Free Beginner Scandinavian Dance Classes
Mondays through Dec 2 (no class Nov 11) from 7-9pm at the University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE room 209 Seattle, plenty of parking use code 2850 to enter the building, although class is focused on beginners advanced dancers welcome, singles and couples are welcome, bring clean shoes with smooth soles and lowflat heels to change into for the dance floor, no need to pre-register - just show up! questions? 206-258-2580.
Providence O'Christmas Tree Events
Dec 2 from 4-7pm, free event to view 12 professionally decorated Christmas trees, enjoy entertainment, free arts & crafts & cookies for kids, free admission donations for clothing and food drive accepted; Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle info: 206-728-1000 https://providencewa.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2024OChristmasTreesGala/FAMILYPREVIEW/tabid/1417034/Default.aspx
Dec 3 & 4th Luncheon & Dinner/Auction to benefit those in need of healthcare, housing, hospice https://providencewa.ejoinme.org/otrees24
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 https://seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/arts-at-king-street-station-gallery/2024_10-please-touch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Free Thursday Night Events at TAM
every Thursday 5-8pm, 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 www.tacomaartmuseum.org
Digital Navigator Appointments
ongoing, free, sponsored by KCLS, availability varies, Description: Would you like help to do something on the computer or online – setting up email, filling out a form or getting on social media? Do you need affordable options for getting your own computer, device or in-home broadband connection? A Digital Navigator can help achieve your tech goals. In a 30-minute appointment online or by phone, your navigator will help you find ways to learn the skills you want or understand your options for the in-home connection you need. To make an appointment to meet online or by phone to get one-on-one help with your questions, call 800.462.9600 or click here: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy; 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.
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.