CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Senior & Health Events
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentations by State Health Insurance Advisors (SHIBA)
Oct 17 from 9am-noon WEBNAR online https://ce.seattlecentral.edu/category/broadway-hill-club/welcome-medicare; Oct 19 from 9:30-11:30am WEBNAR online https://www.campusce.net/nscc/course/course.aspx?C=3250; Oct 31 from noon-2pm WEBNAR online https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcumtpj4jHd2hh36GtX5JvEL837q2CER0
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 these information sessions: Oct 22 at noon "The Art of Moving" at Novelty Hill-Junuik Winery in Woodinville -- Jennifer Hornacek from Moving Station discusses the current state of the local real estate market and wills hare valuable insights on everything from downsizing and decluttering to pricing and closing your home; October 23 at 2pm "The Art of Moving" repeats at the Bertelsen Winery in Mount Vernon, RSVP for these free events at 360-926-7180, details at Cascade Village Events.
Gentle Tech Help (online via King County Libraries)
Oct 16 from 2-3pm PC Maintenance for Absolute Beginners; https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66a00322aefc8df4a11814cc; presented by Bridget of Gentle Help free courtesy of King County Libraries
Break Free from Migraines (online via King County Library System)
Oct 15, 6-7pm (also on Oct 22nd & Oct 29th) learn to decrease your migraines and improve your overall health with daily steps, 3-part series attend one or all, different materials presented each time https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66b54404aefc8df4a11a9d00
Free Dementia Education
Oct 16 (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, https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/
Wisdom Cafe - Richmond Beach Library
Oct 17, 2-3:30pm, "Speaking of Dying" facilitated conversations, this month's topic focuses on having conversations about dying and how to normalize this sensitive topic, Richmond Beach Library, registration no required but the following link provides more info https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65e78689cec6cd3d004e74f6
Our Lives, Our Choices (online via King County Library System)
Oct 18, 2-3pm conversation about facing death and "finding dignity, hope and healing at the end" by author Dr. Jim deMaine https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66cd10213922864100c0fa4d
Aging Well Learning Community (in person and online)
Oct 19, 11:15-1:30pm open-learning community dedicated to aging well, held both in person at the North Bend Library as well as over Zoom, contact lellsworth@kcls.org or N_WaltonHouse@msn.com https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb19
Wisdom Cafe - Redmond Library
Oct 21, 10:30am-noon "Speaking of Dying" facilitated conversations, this month's topic focuses on having conversations about dying and how to normalize this sensitive topic, Redmond Library, registration no required (425) 885-1861
Managing Ambiguity in Changing Times
Oct 22, 2-3pm discussion on how to balance staying informed while staying hopeful without becoming anxious or outraged with all the changes in politics, climate change, what techniques can help with staying calm Lake Forest Park Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66cd11bf7cf6463600e4930d
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Workshop
Oct 26, 11:30am-12:30pm, learn how to recognize common signs of Alzheimer's and how to watch for it in yourself and loved ones, presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Assn at the Bothell Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66e33b72bafe0c70524cead6
NE Seattle Resource Fair
Oct 29, 11am-3pm, a chance for older adults and their family to learn about the resources and services available in the NE Seattle community, Magnuson Park Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park in Seattle, in partnership with Seattle Parks Lifetime program
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
Free Discussion about our Local Orcas
Oct 16, 5-7pm, an environmental reporter for the Seattle Times discusses how we can help our local killer whales on the second floor of Kane Hall in Seattle https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hostile-waters-orcas-in-peril-tickets-1027455967457
Washington State History Museum
"Big River: The Columbia's Many Meanings" thru Oct 24; 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
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
History Cafe
October 16, 6:30-8pm, this free event looks back at Seattle hockey legacies from the 1917 Stanley Cup win up until the present day. History Cafe – produced by a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI – is free, but you do need to register, https://mohai.org/event/history-cafe-seattle-hockey-legacies/
The Northwest's Most Infamous Crimes
Oct 18, 1-2pm free discussion with author Rebecca Morris, sponsored by Seattle Public Library, RSVP for this free event 206-297-0875.
Evergreen Home Show
Oct 18-20 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe https://www.evergreenfallhomeshow.com/
Bottles & Botany historical discussion
Oct 19, 4-6pm, presented by Shoreline Historical Museum at the Shoreline Library - learn about medicinal practices through historical documents and artifacts https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66e339ab39f0865e52cd0043
Fauntleroy Fall Festival
Oct 20, 2-5pm, live music, food vendors, carnival and children's activities at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, 9131 California Ave SW in West Seattle https://www.fauntleroy.net/fall-festival
Mushroom Show
Oct 20 Snohomish County Mycological Society in Everett hosts a free event to see wild mushrooms on display, learn how to ID them, bring your own mushrooms to be identified, shop from vendors, Everett https://www.scmsfungi.org/?tribe_events=wild-mushroom-show
SilverKite Community Arts: Bollywood Dance
Oct 21, 2-3pm, dance to songs from Bollywood movies learning basic choreography, Shoreline LIbrary free but rsvp https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66e339e4bafe0c70524cea9a
Free Classical Music Concert
Oct 23, 7:30pm, watch the Seattle Symphony perform with a young violinist, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center https://www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2024-2025/24rentoncommunity
Tacoma Holiday Festival
Oct 24-27, kick off your season of joy at the 42nd Tacoma Holiday Festival, where the Tacoma Dome will become a dazzling winter wonderland. Browse handcrafted gifts, health and body products, photography, clothing, decor. Enoy local cuisine, Tacoma's top chefs will be hosting holiday-inspired cooking demos. Attend workshops on craft-making, holiday decor, and gift-wrapping. Kids' activities, live music, and a 25-foot Christmas tree round out the experience, children under 13 are free. Ticket and more information at the following link: Tickets & Info
Puget Sound Marching Band Festival
Oct 26, watch high school marching bands compete with music and pageantry (all day, finals at 4pm) http://psfob.com/currentfestivalinfo.html
Fall Foliage Festival
Oct 26-27, 10am-4pm, enjoy guided tours, pop-up plant vendors, food trucks, activities, FREE Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, https://rhodygarden.org/fall-foliage-festival/
Day of the Dead
Honor your dearly departed during Dia de los Muertos to view elaborate altars, food, costumes, entertainment Oct 26 in Tacoma (free) https://www.facebook.com/events/419453991245073/ & Oct 26-27 Fisher Pavilion (free) https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/dia-de-muertos
Antiquarian Book Fair
Oct 26-27, thousands of rare books, maps, prints and photos, Seattke Center Exhibition Hall $10 https://www.seattlebookfair.com/
Silent Movie Mondays at The Paramount
Oct 28, 7pm "The Phantom of the Opera" the Mighty Wurlitzer organ will be played during the movie, tickets: https://www.stgpresents.org/events/silent-movie-mondays-the-phantom-of-the-opera-1925/
Genealogy Chat (online via King County Library System)
Oct 28, 1-3pm presented by genealogist, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f068c3284a1a4570112f2d
Free Magic Show at Third Place Commons
Oct 31, 6-6:45pm bring the grandkids to this free "spooky" magic show with magician Jeff Evans, trick or treating starts at the center at 4pm so you can take the kids trick or treating then end up at the magic show https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66ce05bc7cf6463600e4a77c
Fremont Troll Celebration
Oct 31, 7pm, live music, pageant at the site of the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge, followed by a procession of the ghosts of artists past and present, N. 26th Street & Troll Ave N in Seattle, free, https://fremontartscouncil.org/trolloween
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.
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; Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $6-$8, 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.