September Upcoming Events

This month abounds with activities! Check out some of these exciting opportunities.

Senior Day at the Columbia Tower
 
Up Where You Belong!  View Seattle from the 73rd floor observation deck of Seattle’s tallest building!

Participants enjoying the view during last year’s Senior Day at the Columbia Tower

When: Sunday, September 16, 2007
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Columbia Center
701 5th Ave (between Columbia and Cherry Streets in downtown Seattle)

Admission is free
Free Parking in the Columbia Center Garage
Wheelchair Accessible
    
Sponsored by Columbia Center, Seattle Human Services Department & the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, and Seattle Parks and Recreation Senior Adult Programs.

African American Caregiver Forum

Share, learn and communicate together about the unique concerns of African Americans caring for parents, spouses and other loved ones with dementia.

Saturday, October 13, 2007
New Holly Gathering Hall - Seattle
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association presents the 2nd Annual African American Caregiver Forum, "Continuing the Legacy of Love."

Attendance is free and lunch will be provided.

Register online or call 1-800-848-7097. 

Critical Issues for an Aging Society

Washington State Senior Citizens Foundation's (aka Senior Lobby) Annual Fall Conference. Featured speakers include Senator Karen Keiser and Robert Friedland.

Friday, October 19, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SeaTac Doubletree Hotel

For more information, visit the Washington State Senior Citizens’ Lobby website. 

Falls Prevention Strategies for Older Adults

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Tukwila Community Center
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Healthy Aging Partnership is hosting  “Standing Strong, Moving Forward: Falls prevention strategies for older Adults,” a full-day workshop featuring practical tips from local and national experts, vendor exhibits, and the latest information on risk assessment, home safety, prescriptive exercise, medication management and more!

Register online by September 7 and save $10 on the $60 registration fee!

Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Age 55+ Job Search Workshop

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Age 55+ Employment Resource Center

Jobless? Discouraged because of age bias? Don’t worry—help is available at the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Age 55+ Job Search Workshop, now offered quarterly.

Upcoming dates

• Wednesday, September 19
• Wednesday, November 28

Location: Central Building, Suite 150
810 Third Avenue (between Columbia & Marion Streets)
Downtown Seattle

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Job counselors from the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Age 55+ Employment Resource Center will discuss job coaching, job-related computer training classes, a job list and 24/7 job line, web site and other services.

Eligible low-income job seekers living in Seattle-King County will learn about the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Job counselors will also review Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens one-stop core services and resources.

The Job Search Workshop is open to jobseekers age 55+ who are Seattle-King County residents. The Age 55+ Employment Resource Center is a program of the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, which promotes healthy aging, independent living, and social and civic engagement for mature adults.

For more information, call (206) 684-0500, e-mail seniors@seattle.gov or see us on the Web.