Save the Date for These Upcoming Events

Aging Your Way: Snoqualmie Valley

Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Carnation Elementary School
4950 Tolt Ave, Carnation

East King County residents are invited to develop a vision of a community that would support them as they age. Brainstorm concrete projects to support that vision, and gain the opportunity to join an action team of empowered participants who will use their skills, knowledge and passion to make the vision a reality. Food and beverages provided. RSVP online or at 206-727-6206.

The New Older Workplace—The Value of Experience

Thursday, April 7, 7:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway, Seattle

The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County invites employers and HR professionals to attend a free workshop on changing workforce demographics, offering strategies for retention of experienced workers and recruitment of skilled older workers. Advance registration is required.

Mature Worker Hiring Event

Thursday, April 7, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Seattle

WorkSource and the Workforce Development Council invite jobseekers age 55+ to attend a free job fair, featuring several dozen employers recruiting for positions in office support, construction, healthcare support, retail management, and skilled manufacturing. Bring a copy of your resume and be prepared to speak with company representatives. Advance registration is required.

ADS Advisory Council Meeting

Friday, April 8, 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Seattle Municipal Tower, Room 4050
700 5th Ave, Seattle

The ADS Advisory Council meets monthly on second Fridays. Meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available within a week of the meeting. For more information, call or e-mail Gigi Meinig at gigi.meinig@seattle.gov or 206-684-0652.

Technology Matching Fund Workshops

Saturday, April 9, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Solid Ground Community Room
1501 N. 45th St., Seattle

The City of Seattle Technology Matching Fund provides grants up to $20,000 for projects that increase technology literacy and access; provide residents with access to computers, the Internet and other information technology; and increase residents' use of technology for community problem solving, civic engagement and community building. Look for the online application and guidelines after April 6.

Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program—2011 Application Period

Friday, April 15–Friday, May 27

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides a check for eligible seniors to use at seasonal Farmers Markets throughout King County. Applications for the 2011 season will be available online the morning of April 15, in 11 languages. Eligible applicants must be age 60 or older(or age 55+ for Native Americans) AND low-income (below 185% of federal poverty level).

Because of the limited number available, checks are distributed using a random selection process among the total applications received. Completed applications will be accepted via mail through May 27, 2011.  

Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour

Thursday, April 21, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens
Central Building, 810 3rd Ave., Seattle

The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites older adults to attend a coffee hour with Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) director Diane Sugimura. DPD promotes safe, sustainable design and development of the built environment, important aspects of aging in place. For more information, see the online flyer, call 206-684-0500 or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov. 

World Dance Party

Saturday, April 30, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Central Area Senior Center
500 30th Avenue South, Seattle

Show up and get down at the multicultural, multi-generational 2011 World Dance Party. Line dancing, hip hop, Chicago-style stepping, Native American friendship dance, Zumba, West African dance, and Filipino tinikling lessons will be offered. Enjoy photos from last year's event. Presented at "The Central" by a wide variety of community and ethnic organizations. For more information, view the online flyer or e-mail Sabrina at sabrinaj@seniorservices.org.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Drop-off sites in Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Kent, SeaTac and Snoqualmie

Got drugs? Leftover medications are a threat to us all. Proper disposal of unused prescription drugs can save lives. Drop off your expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at a variety of sites. The service is free and anonymous. For more information, call 1-800-882-9539.

The Art of Caregiving: How Jewish Tradition Can Inform Our Caregiving Journey

Sunday, May 1, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
REI Seattle
222 Yale Avenue North, Seattle

Featuring Rabbi Richard Address, founder of the Sacred Aging Project, and a panel of local caregiving experts, this event will include different perspectives on aging, caregiving, spirituality, family and community. $5/person. Reservations recommended as space is limited. For more information, call or e-mail Marjorie Schnyder at 206-861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.

Northwest Senior Games

May 14–August 7 (registration opens Friday, April 15)
Various locations throughout King County

Registration for the Northwest Senior Games opens April 15. The Senior Games provides athletes of all abilities, age 50+, the opportunity to participate recreationally or competitively in various sports. If you enjoy badminton, ballroom dance, golf, horseshoes, ice hockey, line dancing, pickleball, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field events and/or walking, visit www.northwestseniorgames.org or call 206-755-3588 for more information.