CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wallingford Community Senior Center
Apr 1 from 3-6pm bring your completed buy unsigned documents and valid ID for free Notary sessions; Apr 2 at 1:30pm "In the Heat of the Night" movie free; Apr 9 from 1:30-2:30pm "Rolling Crones" performance ($4-$6) senior women's choral group; Apr 15 from 1:15-2:15pm "45th Anniversary Mount St Helens" join retired park ranger for presentation, stories and images; For more info call 206-461-7825; 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 140 in Seattle
Gentle Tech Help (free online via KCLS)
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"; Apr 23 from 2-3pm "What is The Cloud?" https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67a7b27a5ca5ec68c1c5a5a8; these free online workshops are presented by Bridget of GentleTechHelp.com via KCLS
Weird, Wonderful & Worrisome Objects in WA Museums
Apr 2, 1-2pm at the Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle, presented by Humanities Washington RSVP by calling 206-297-0875.
Silver Screeners Free Movies for Seniors
Apr 4 at 10am "Point Blank" (1967) Edmonds Library, 650 Main St, 425-771-1933; Apr 14 at 1:30pm "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022) Lake City Silver Screeners, 12509 27th Ave NE, Seattle, 206-268-6740; Apr 16 at 1:30pm "Enchanted April" (1991) Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. Suite 140, Seattle 206-461-7825; Apr 24 at 1:30pm "Ghostbusters" (1984) SE Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S. Holly St, Seattle 206-722-0317; Apr 23 at 1pm "Some Like It Hot" (1959) Greenwood Senior Center 525 N. 85th St, Seattle. 206-297-0875; May 1 at 10am "The Rocketeer" (1991) Mukilteo Library 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd, 425-493-8202.
Springtime Yoga at the Library
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
Free Movie & Q&A with Filmmaker at the Senior Center
Apr 9, 1-3pm, meet filmmaker John de Graaf watch the documentary film The Politics of Beauty at the Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle, RSVP 206-297-0875.
Welcome to Medicare
Learn about all parts of Medicare and how to make an informed decision, presented by the unbiased Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors, Apr 9, 1:30-4:30pm, Bitter Lake Community Center, https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/69430?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true; Apr 16, 5-8pm (virtual on Zoom) https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YBfJKP-MQWOTtJXWhNDtjg
Meditation Workshop (online via KCLS)
Apr 9, 7-8pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67c607ef075f7728006ed982
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
The Healing Arts and the Path of Service
Apr 14, 7:30pm, Cedron Sterling discusses energy and body healing; Northwest Center for Creative Aging at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave; sliding scale, https://townhallseattle.org/event/cedron-sterling/
Intergenerational Connection at the Memory Hub
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/
Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Apr 16, 9am-4:30pm, professional and community-based workshop offered through Sound Generations senior services organization, https://soundgenerations.org/eldereducationinstitute/
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
Free Saturday Stretch at the Library
Apr 19, 11:30-12:30, calm your mind, stretch your body, improve your balance, explore mindfulness and learn about yoga, Lake Forest Park Library free but RSVP https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/679a5e085ca5ec68c1c3ec26
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.
Free (or nearly Free) Community Events
Festival & Street Fair
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (runs throughout April), Apr 5 at 2pm LaConner Tulip Parade; 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/
Free Art Show
Thru 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/
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 Arts for Adults: Rock Wrapping
Apr 11, 2-4pm, casual, relaxing, friendly supplies provided (or bring your own), tea, snacks and relaxing music provided, bring your own stones (should be 2-3" long, flattish and uniform in shape; Kenmore Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67969bf0b412794100620781
Shoreline Library Book Sale
Apr 12-13 noon-5pm last day "bag sale" https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67967de25ca5ec68c1c37e12
Best of the Northwest Art & Craft Show
Apr 12-13, handcrafted artwork, exhibits, demonstrations, the historic Hangar 30 at Seattle's Magnuson Park $3-$5 (kids free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-of-the-northwest-spring-art-show-seattle-tickets-1245619805369?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&ref=eemail
Homelessness and the Meaning of Home
Apr 21, noon-1pm, presented by Humanities Washington, author and professor Josephine Ensign will share her research on the history of homelessness in her hometown of Seattle and what the research teaches us about homelessness throughout the country https://www.humanities.org/event/online-homelessness-and-the-meaning-of-home-3/
The Beauty and Benefits of Native Plants
Apr 26, 1:30-2:30pm presentation and Q&A to learn about plants that naturally occur in our region, learn about the crucial role they play and their benefit to pollinators, free at the Bothell Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67969df91973a5f24dcf7f99
Native Plant Sale
Apr 26, 10am-3pm Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St Bellevue.
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, 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 6:30-7pm beginners class; Weds 7-9pm regular dance; live music Apr 30; Second Saturdays 7-9pm party. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $8, 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.