CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Gentle Tech Help (free online via KCLS)
Feb 19 from 2-3pm "Google Chrome - A Deep Dive" explore features and options https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/675b106655d11a28000b090d; Feb 26 from 2-3pm "What is a Podcast?" learn what they are and the ways to listen on your device https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/675b10d554a602ae2c3d7c38; these free online workshops are presented by Bridget via KCLS
Silver Screeners Free Movies for Seniors
Feb 19 at 1:30pm "The Hundred-Foot Journey" (2014) Wallingford Community Senior Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140 in Seattle 206-461-7825; Feb 27 at 1:30pm "The Great Race" (1965) SE Seatttle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St 206-722-0317.
Welcome to Medicare Workshops
Feb 19, 5-8pm, free virtual workshop on zoom about all parts of Medicare, how to enroll and the answer to many of your other questions, presented by SHIBA, Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucOmhqj4jG9IMpKO7TQjIq_BgJti7zoyv
Wallingford Community Senior Center
Feb 20 from 1:15-3:30pm (third Thursdays March 20, Apr 17) "Social Skills Discussion - How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen) facilitated by Denise Malm and Teresa Tam, register via email dmalm@wallingfordseniors.org; RSVP 206-461-7825.
Greenwood Senior Center Bingo Karaoke
Feb 21 & Mar 28 from 7-10pm, rollicking games of bingo for cash prizes and sing at karaoke if you'd like, proceeds support senior activities, Greenwood Senior Center, RSVP 206-297-0875. https://www.phinneycenter.org/events/bingo-karaoke/
Wisdom Cafe Fairwood Library
Feb 25 from 1-2:30pm "Dealing with Uncertainty" facilitated discussion for older adults - make connections and learn from each other while enjoying a warm beverage, facilitated by Dori Gillam, Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave SE Renton, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67855384b4127941005fece2
Music at Wallingford Communty Senior Center
Feb 25 from 1:15-2:15, free event - sing-along with musicians playing music from 1960s-1980s, free but rsvp 206-461-7825.
Tech Help at Wallingford Community Senior Center
throughout Feb, "Tech Mentoring" bring your device, cords, passwords, and anything else you need to accomplish your tech task, mentors on hand to assist you, schedule your hour-long appointment by calling 206-461-7825.
Free Tax Help by AARP Foundation
Find a location near you: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/
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: www.local.aarp.org
Community Events
Make a Friendship Zine (free online via KCLS)
Feb 18, 5:30-7:30pm, Zines (pronounced "zeen") are inexpensive, creative, self-published booklets that anyone can make about any topic, join graphic journalist and teacher to create a zine that celebrates friendship, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/674f84d8fea9b97171f94ef1
Black History Month at the Pierce County Library System
"Virtual Ubuntu - Ancient Practice for Helping Human Flourishing" Feb 19 from 5:30-6:30 via zoom and also viewing locations Sumner Library; "Bold Visions: Honoring Black Artistic Brilliance" Feb 20, 5:30-7:30pm featuring Bonita Lee, Darryl Foto and Kwabi Amoah-Forson, University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W; Feb 28 from 4-6pm featuring Eva Abram, Darryl Foto, Kwabi Amoah-Forson, Taylor Nicole virtual event via zoom; "Movement Music and Meditation for Liberation" with guest presenter Taylor-Nicole Feb 22 from 3-5pm at Summit Library; "Bessie Coleman: An Aviatrix Reaching for the Sky" with Eva Abram - actor and storyteller Feb 22 from 2-3pm at Milton/Edgewood Library; "Djembe Drum Jam Circle" interactive drums and folktales Feb 23 from 2-4pm at Parkland/Spanaway Library; Registration & more info at mypcls.org.
Genealogy Help (free online via KCLS)
Feb 19, 1-2 (https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6781c4ec8f2af5a858ff5788) & 2-3 (https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6781c4ec8f2af5a858ff5789) NOTE: these are one-on-one help sessions with a volunteer - click link to schedule appointment.
Green River Glass Show & Sale
Feb 22, 9am-4pm early-to mid-century glass, jewelry, art pottery, collectibles, Free Glass ID (limit 2 items) jewelry restore & repair, Admission $5 (benefits charity) Kent Commons 525 4th Ave in Kent, 206-406-7773.
Winthrop Balloon Roundup
Feb 28-Mar 2, https://winthropwashington.com/events/balloon-roundup-page/
Free Beginner Scandinavian Dance Classes
Mondays thru March 17 (no class Jan 20 or Feb 17) 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 (lesson at 7:30); Second Saturdays 7-9pm party. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $8, 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.