CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Intergenerational Connection at the Memory Hub
Mar 18, Apr 15, May 6 from noon-1pm, for people living with memory loss and their caregivers to join in an hour of facilitated conversation with high school students plus fun activities, free event at Memory Hub in Seattle but required RSVP https://thememoryhub.org/event/you-me/2025/03/18/
Uncovering Seattle's Lost Cemetery
Mar 18, 1-2pm, what happened to the people who were buried at the Duwamish Cemetery (Potter's Field) when it was dredged in 1912? Learn about this untold history; Greenwood Senior Center, RSVP 206-297-0875 https://www.phinneycenter.org/event/invisible-histories-uncovering-seattles-lost-cemetery/
Gentle Tech Help (free online via KCLS)
Mar 19 from 2-3pm "Dealing with Your Online Accounts" learn about changing your password or update recovery email https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67a4ee831973a5f24dd14d4e; Apr 2 from 2-3pm "Prevent Password Panic" explore optoins for password creation and safe storage including user IDs, identity verifcatoins and more' Apr 9 from 2-3pm "Explore Video Calling Options" how they work on different devices and how easy they are for beginning users; Apr 16 from 2-3pm, "Tech Terminology Basics"; these free online workshops are presented by Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com via KCLS
Silver Screeners Free Movies for Seniors
Mar 19 at 1:30pm "Passport to Pimlico" (1949) Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. Suite 140, Seattle 206-461-7825; Mar 27 at 1:30pm "12 Angry Men" (1957) SE Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S. Holly St, Seattle 206-722-0317.
Wallingford Community Senior Center
Mar 25 from 1:30-3pm free presentation about the sinking of the steamship SS Central America; For more info call 206-461-7825; 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 140 in Seattle
Meditation Workshop (online via KCLS)
Apr 9, 7-8pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67c607ef075f7728006ed982
Floriography: The Language of Flowers
Mar 26 from 1-2pm historical presentation explores the many stories and symbolism of flowers and herbs, at the Greenwood Senior Center, RSVP 206-297-0875, https://www.phinneycenter.org/event/floriography-the-language-of-flowers/
Bingo Karaoke
Mar 28, 7-10pm, bingo for cash prizes and sing if so inspired, drinks and snacks available, proceeds support activities for seniors, Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle https://www.phinneycenter.org/events/bingo-karaoke/
Springtime Yoga
Apr 5, noon-1pm, learn gentle poses to loosen joints, release tension and strengthen legs, free at Shoreline LIbrary (please register) https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67572c43b4127941005a5b5e
Welcome to Medicare
Apr 9, 1:30-4:30pm, learn about all parts of Medicare and how to make an informed decision, presented by the unbiased Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors, Bitter Lake Community Center, no registration required
Wisdom Cafe "Who Knows You"
Apr 10, 2-3:30pm, "Who Knows You?" strategies for having meaningful conversations with loved ones, Wisdom Cafes provides space for older adults to engage in ongoing and facilitated conversations about livability issues as we grow older, free at Richmond Beach Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/677d7a55fea9b97171feb231
Wisdom Cafe "Invisibiilty of Aging"
Apr 11, 12:30-2pm, do you feel that you don't count or are invisible, discuss postivies and challenges of not being noticed because of age and how to be heard when you want to, free event at Lake Fores Park Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/677d7a55fea9b97171feb231
Free Healthy Aging Summit
Apr 18, 10am-3pm (doors open at 9:30am), a day dedicated to healthy aging, includes informative sessions, interactive workshops, learn from experts and connect with others, brain health; interactive breakout sessions, community resource fair, morning refreshments and lunch provided, Mercer Island Community & Event Center, , 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island Free and open to all ages, free but registration required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-aging-summit-presented-by-providence-swedish-tickets-1123063115009
Aging Well Learning Community (online and in-person)
Apr 19, 11:15-1:30pm, open-learning community dedicated to aging well, April "How to Age with Honor and Dignity" Questions? Contact Lindsay Ellsworth at lellsworth@kcls.org or Nancy Walton-House at N_WaltonHouse@msn.com. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6776df7a5ca5ec68c1bf99bc
Eating for Optimal Brain Health (online via KCLS)
Apr 23, 6-7pm, evidence-based recommendations, learn actionable interventions to influence your brain health and reduce your risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6786b73f08738767c124d4ad
Free Tax Help by AARP Foundation
Find a location near you: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/
Early Stage Memory Loss Events
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: www.local.aarp.org
Community Events
Women's Month at Pierce County Library
Mar 18, 6-7pm, exerpts from poetry, speeches, stories, songs and more by women authors, registration Summit Library, 5107 112th St E, Tacoma; Mar 18 from 4-6pm film screening "Free for All: The Public Library" Lakewood Library, 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Mar 20 from 6-7pm "Pioneer Memories, Future Dreams: Eliza Jane Meeker" at Graham Library 92022 224th St E, free events register www.mypcls.org.
Genealogy Help (online via KCLS)
Mar 19 from 1-2pm & 2-3pm; 1-2 https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6781c4ec8f2af5a858ff578a & 2-3pm: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6781c4ec8f2af5a858ff578b
Washington State History Museum
Mar 20, 5:30pm, free theater presentation "Fly for Freedom" highlights Black Americans' often overlooked contributions during WWII, free, part of free "Third Thursdays" admission to museum is also free this day from 3-8pm. For more information, please visit www.WashingtonHistory.org.
Humanities Washington
Mar 21 from noon-1pm, "Black Women in the Washington Civil Rights Movement" learn about the local 1960s movement https://www.humanities.org/event/online-we-are-also-in-bondage-here-black-women-in-the-washington-civil-rights-movement/
Free Guided Bird and Nature Walks at Deception Pass State Park
Mar 22 bird walks (bring binoculars if you have them - some available to borrow); Saturday afternoon guided hikes https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/spring-guided-hike-series-3909373
Color Festival - Seattle Center
Mar 22, 11am-4pm, free event with dancing to celebrate Indian Holi includes food trucks, colored powder for sale, Seattle Center near Mural Amphitheater https://www.seattlecolorfestival.com/
Free Creative Phone Photography Workshop
Mar 22, 2-4pm, learn to use the powerful features on your phone to create compelling photos, free at Kenmore Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67572a2c55d11a28000a9e60
Plant Show
Mar 22-23, hous plants for sale at Spring Indoor Plant Sale at Lynnwood Event Center https://www.nwos.org/events/2025-indoor-plant-festival
French Festival
Mar 23, live music, dancing, films, wine tasting, baguette tasting, activities, free at Seattle Center https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/seattles-french-fest
Persian Festival
Mar 23 from noon-5pm, music, choirs, arts, activities free event at Seattle City Hall 600 4th Ave https://www.seattleisfahansistercityadvocacy.org/events/nowruz-2025
Searching for the End of My Father's War
Mar 26, 7-8pm Join local author Bill Thorness as he retraces WWII campaign and his father's battlefields, part travelogue of the roads to Rome, part history, part memoir, includes refreshments and book signing presented at Phinney Center Blue Bldg, 6532 Phinney Ave N in Seattle https://www.phinneycenter.org/event/book-launch-bill-thornesss-all-roads-lead-to-rome/
Free Art Show
Mar 28-Apr 8, Cornish College of the Arts showcases the work of students, 9th Ave Gallery at 2014 9th Ave in Seattle https://www.cornish.edu/cornish_events/art-bfa-showcase/
Plant Swap
Mar 29, 1-3pm, find new homes for your plants and meet other plant lovers at this swap meet (labeled plants and seeds welcome), Washington Native Plant Society on hand for free advice, free at Bothell Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67902475b4127941006142af
Children's Business Fair
Mar 29, noon-3pm, shop from 30 booths run by young entrepreneurs (ages 5-17) selling food, art, toys and more, indoors at Renton Technical College https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/wa-renton
Upscale Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery
Mar 29, 2-4pm, fiber artist and author provides a hands-on beginner-friendly workshop, please bring your own gardment to embroider, other materials provided, free at Shoreline Library RSVP https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67abc01e1973a5f24dd214d4
Throughout April
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, free Tulip Parade Apr 5 2pm LaConner, Apr 18-20 Street Fair in Mount Vernon.
Daffodil Parade & Festival
Apr 5, Tacoma, Puyallp, Sumner, Orting https://thedaffodilfestival.org/event/2025-grand-floral-parade/; https://thedaffodilfestival.org/
Free Evensong Choir
4:30pm Saint Mark's Choir, 1245 10th Ave E in Seattle https://saintmarks.org/worship/choral-evensong/
Car-Free Adventure with Transit Trekker (online via KCLS)
Apr 9, 6-7:30pm, explore car-free adventures with Transit Trekkers and Washington Trails Association, learn the tools, tips, and tricks for planning your own car-free outings, learn about transit treks near and far...as far as Alaska https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67b009051973a5f24dd29fc5
Meet the Author of Junebug
Apr 9, 6:30-8pm, welcome former Shoreline WA resident Wilson Edward Reed PhD, author of the novel inspired by his own life growing up in Mississippi and starting a new life in Seattle after his mother's death, Shoreline Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/679a5dc708738767c127319e
Support, Learn and Share: how to show up for the LGBTQIA+ people in your life (online via KCLS)
Apr 9, 6-7pm interactive conversaton, learn about resources and local support networks, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67a4f26f5ca5ec68c1c552ff
Free Beginner Scandinavian Dance Classes
Mondays thru June 9 (no class Mar 24, Apr 14 or May 26) from 7-9pm at University Heights Center, room 209 (top floor) 5031 University Way NE in Seattle, bring clean shoes to change into with smooth soles and low flat heels; free parking use code 2850 to enter building Free, for beginners for more advanced dancers welcome, singles and couples welcome, masks required, questions lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580.
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 www.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://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy
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; Second Saturdays 7-9pm party. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $8, 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.