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	Northwest Prime Time Calendar Each month Northwest Prime Time features a unique calendar of events with a special focus on events "celebrating life after 50".

Northwest Prime Time Calendar of Events

	Senior Events Retirement Housing Events Community Events Health Education Garden Events Exhibitions Musical Theatre		Theatre Classical Choral Music Pop, Jazz, Folk, World Social Dance Volunteer

Celebrate Older American's Month in May!
2012's theme Never Too Old to Play! puts a spotlight on the important role older adults play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant way.

Senior Events
Reverse Mortgage
May 1, 10-11am, learn about the different kinds of reverse mortgages and if they are, or are not, for you, pre register 206-935-2162, Delridge Comm Ctr, Seattle, sponsored by Seattle Parks Lifelong Rec for Seniors.
Am I Having A Senior Moment?
May 2, 2-4pm, UW School of Nursing annual healthy aging lecture featuring Cornelia Beck, PhD, reception to follow, open to the public, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, 206-616-4276.
Craft & Jewelry Sale
May 4-5, 9am-4pm Fri & 8:30am-noon Sat, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr, Bothell, 425-487-2441
The Journaling Journey
May 8-June 12, 11am-noon, presented by NW Center for Creative Aging, six sessions, Summit at First Hill, 1200 University Street in Seattle, RSVP May 4, 206-456-9717.
Future of Medicare & Social Security
May 9, 9:30-12noon, AARP invites you to join a community conversation about Medicare and Social Security, Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island. Space is limited and registration is required, www.aarp.org/wa 1-877-926-8300.
Senior Adult Resource Fair
May 14, 10am-2pm, free event includes giveaways, free lunch, raffle & resources hosted by Seattle Parks & Recreation, Northgate Community Center. 10515 5th Ave. NE in Seattle, 206-386-9106.
Signs of Hearing Loss Talk
May 14, 1-2pm, Lisa Illich, UW Speech & Hearing, FREE, diagnosing, causes and treatments, Greenwood Sr Ctr, 525 N. 85th Street. 206-297-0875, www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org
MEDIC ONE!
May 15, 11am-Noon, Jan Sprake, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation, two paramedics will share the history of 911, Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline, www.shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org 206 365-1536.
Northshore Senior Center
May 22, 1-2pm, “Murder, Intrigue and Suspense” fun free event; May 22 from 2pm-3:30pm enjoy the Northshore Variety Band includes music, dancing and vocalists $3; 10201 E. Riverside Dr, Bothell WA 425-487-2441. www.northshoreseniorcenter.org
SE Seattle Resource Fair & Luncheon
June 1, 10am-1:30pm, Free! Meet a host of agencies and businesses with information on resources and discounts for seniors, guest speakers, door prizes, free healthy lunch served, Rainier Comm Ctr, 4600 38th Ave S, Seattle, 206-684-7484.
Baseball Stories
11:30am, 1st & 3rd Fridays Apr, May & June, this new free discussion group for baseball fans is held at Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th Street, Seattle, www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org,206-297-0875.
Lynnwood Senior Center Hiking Program
Range of trails from completely level to 2,000-ft elevation gain and from 1 to 12 miles round trip. Leave the driving to us. An experienced leader will accompany all trips, 425-670-5050.
Sound Steps Walking Programs
Learn about free Sound Steps programs throughout Seattle, something for everyone: slow-walkers, fast striders, hikes, dog lovers, birders, and more, sponsored by Seattle Lifelong Rec.206-684-4664.

Retirement Housing Events
Panorama City
May 8, “How to Facebook Seminar” 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey, to RSVP and more info 360-456-0111, panoramacity.org
Wesley Homes Wellness Day
May 16, 9am-12:30pm, RSVP at 206-824-5000, Wesley Homes Des Moines, the Terrace, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, www.wesleyhomes.org
Virtual Dementia Tour
May 17, 9am-1pm, learn first hand what a person with dementia experiences through computer based simulation, Vineyard Park at Bothell Landing, 10519 E. Riverside Dr. Bothell, 425-485-8900.
Daystar Retirement Village
June 7, 2-3pm, free event Communicating With Your Doctor - what questions to ask and how to prepare, 2615 SW Barton St. Seattle, free but space limited, RSVP 206-937-6122, readyrecover@gmail.com

Community Events
Arthritis Walks
Tacoma, May 5, Marine Park, Bellevue; May 19, Crossroads Park, dogs welcome, music, raffles, health info, free registration, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, contact Emily Spoor 206-547-2707, espoor@arthritis.org.
Shorebird Festival
May 4-5, annual spring shorebird migration, Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, Friday events from 7am-3pm, Saturday activities 7:30am-5pm and Sunday events from 8:30am-4pm all at Hoquiam H.S. more info at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
Midnight in Peking
May 7, 7pm, author discusses book on murder of an Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China, Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect (in Volunteer Park)
Journey to a Cure Awareness Breakfast
May 9, 7am, Arthritis Foundation event, Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave, Seattle, for info call Deborah 206-547-2707 or 800-746-1821, dgenge@arthritis.org
Shipwrecked Mariners’ Baseball
May 10, 7pm author reading on the history of the Seattle Mariners, Third Place Bookstore 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.
Backyard Wildlife Festival
May 12, 9am-3pm, free event features garden workshops and tour, guided bird walk, native plant sale, Ciscoe Morris is a featured speakers, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42cnd Ave South in Tukwila. www.BackyardWildlifeFair.org 206-768-2822.
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour
May 12-13, 10am-6pm, www.kirklandartscenter.org
Voices from the 1919 Seattle Strike
May 12, 7:30pm (dinner served at 6pm for $8.50), dramatic narrative readings and song, New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, donation $3, sponsored by Socialist Party, 206-722-2453, www.socialism.com.
Mother’s Day Show
May 13, Arts of Snohomish presents free door prizes, raffles, sweet treats, art sale, 1024 First St, Snohomish suite #400 in the Marks building, Snohomish.
Join The Music Hall Players
May 15, 7pm, new all-comers-welcome orchestra, fun weekly rehearsals, beginning & intermediate levels, we’ll be playing “Summertime” by July... carols by Christmas! Everett Mall Music Hall (next to Macy’s) 425-252-6542.
Senior Services’ Spring Breakfast
May 16, 7-9am, celebrate aging at the inspirational annual fundraising event to support seniors, Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle, to register call 206-727-6205.
Historic First Hill Neighborhood Tour
May 17, 1-4pm, guided tour of historic neighborhood, concludes in Sorento Hotel’s Fireside Lounge, www.historicseattle.org (click on Events), 206-622-6952.
John Irving
May 17, 7pm, celebrated author of A Prayer for Owen Meany and the Cider House Rules reads from his new book ONE PERSON, Town Hall Seattle (enter on 8th Ave), 1119 8th Ave, free no tickets required.
Genealogy Seminar
May 19, 9am-3:30pm, Seattle Genealogical Society presents George Morgan, $40-$50, Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle, register by May 11, 206-522-8658.
Race for the Apes
May 20, Race for the Apes 5K walk / run to benefit Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is May 20, 2012 in Ellensburg, WA. Help support seven rescued chimpanzees while getting some outdoor time in beautiful Central Washington. The race is open to all ages and athletic ability. If competitive running is not your thing, sign up for the Troll Stroll or sponsor a runner. Learn more at: www.RaceForTheApes.com
Vegan Chef & Author Chloe Coscarelli
May 23 at 6:30pm Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N. Seattle; May 24 at 7pm University Bookstore Mill Creek, 15311 Main St, learn to cook your favorite recipes the vegan way.
A WWII Story of Survival and Redemption
May 31, Laura Hillenbrand on Lt. Louis Zamperini who survived when his bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, captured by Japanese, Bonney Lake Library, 18501 90th St E, 253-548-3308.
Gem Show
June 2-3, 10am-5pm, free event open to public, annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show, Everett Soccer Arena, 2201 California St, Everett, www.everettrockclub.com, 425-232-0809.

Health Education
Hearing & Speech Month Events
May 1, Advanced Communication Workshop, May 15-17, New Hearing Technology, presented by Evergreen Speech & Hearing, to reserve a spot call 425-882-4347, info@everhear.com
Free Joint Replacement Seminars
May 3, 6-8pm or June 7, 6-8pm, presented by Swedish Orthopedic Institute, Swedish/Issaquah Campus, 751 NE Blakley Dr, Issaquah, 2nd Floor Conference Center (off I-90, exit 18), May 24, 6-8pm, Swedish Orthopedic Institute, 601 Broadway, Seattle, (corner of Broadway & Cherry St, parking under building), register at 206-386-2502, swedish.org/classes
Helping Dementia Patients with Pain
May 17, The Alzheimer’s Association offers a free pain assessment class for those with dementia at City University, Building F, Room 16, 150 120th Avenue in Bellevue. To register, call Overlake Hospital Community Education at 425-688-5259.
Low Vision Expo
June 9, 9am-3pm, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW, Keynote presentations include “Loss, Hope and Recovery” and Wendy Lustbader, MSW, “Making Life as Good as It Can be.” 206-525-5556.
Free Health Talks
Tuesdays in May, 7pm, Tahoma Clinic, 801 SW 16th Street, Suite 121, Renton 425-738-5650, www.tahomaclinic.com
Writing the Alzheimer’s Experience
May 6, 1-3:30pm, a workshop for caregivers and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease led by Esther Helfgott, Raven Chronicles, $35, prereg 1 week prior, 909 N.E. 43rd St., Suite No. 205, (the west corner of 43rd St. and Roosevelt in Seattle, 206-941-2955; editors@ravenchronicles.org
Seniors with Chronic Conditions
A six-week workshop starts May 16, 9-11:30am, practical skills to cope with ongoing health conditions, Multicare Covington Clinic, 17700 SE 272nd in Kent, 253-792-
6710.
African American Kidney Health Fest
June 2, 9am-2pm, everyone welcome, free event features health screenings, private consultations with doctors, workshops, prizes food, Ron Sims EmCee, Van Asselt Elementary, 8311 Beacon Ave. S in Seattle. www.nwkidney.org/fest.

Garden Events
Mayfest at Lakewold Gardens
May 5-13, Celebrate spring with a series of events at Lakewold Gardens including Mother’s Day Brunch May 13, 253.584.4106, www.lakewoldgardens.org
Seattle Tilth's Edible Plant Sale
May 5-6, 9am-3pm, Meridian Park, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, seattletilth.org.
FREE Plant Exchange
May 5, 9am-noon, Free, bring your extra plants and take home some new varieties Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. ‘J’ St (corner of 9th and I). Tacoma, 253-582-3615
Seattle Tilth Edible Plant Sales
May 5-6 from 9am-3pm at Meridian park 4649 Sunnyside Ave N in Seattle; Eastside Edible Plant Sale on May 12 from 9am-2pm at the Issaquah Farmers Market Pickering Barn 1730 10th Ave NW Issaquah, seattletilth.org
City Farming for Everyone
May 8, 7pm, Lisa Taylor, author of City Farming for Everyone discusses how to grow fresh organic vegetables and herbs in container gardens and trellises, free, South Hill Pierce County Library 15420 Meridian E, Puyallup, 253-548-3303.
Backyard Wildlife Festival
May 12, 9am-3pm, free event features garden workshops and tour, guided bird walk, native plant sale, Ciscoe Morris is a featured speakers, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42cnd Ave South in Tukwila. www.BackyardWildlifeFair.org 206-768-2822.
Buds & Blooms
May 13, gardens, music with Federal Way Symphony, lectures, demos, $10-$15, www.budsandbloomstour.org

Exhibitions
Ground School for B-17 Bomber
May 19-20, Museum of Flight offers unique 2-day course about the iconic WWII Boeing B17 Bomber, $750, 206-768-7162.
Hard Times: WA During Depression
Thru Nov 4, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, 1-888-BE-THERE

Musical Theatre
Seattle Musical Theatre
2012-2013 Season Sep 14-Oct 7, Legally Blonde the Musical, Nov 16-Dec 9, Scrooge the Musical, Feb 15-Mar 10, Altar Boyz, April 26-May 19, Gypsy, seattlemusicaltheatre.org
HELP
Thru May 13, Seattle Children's Theatre presents national premiere of HELP featuring music by the Beatles, 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
The Producers
May 10-July 1, Village Theatre, 303 Front St, Issaquah, 425- 392-2202, www.villagetheatre.org

Theatre
An Evening with Groucho
May 3-20, Seattle debut of this fast paced show filled with one-liners, anecdotes, songs, www.acttheatre.org 206-292-7676.
Book-It Repertory Theatre
Thru May 13, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Seattle author Garth Stein, world premiere, 206-216-0833, Book-It.org/
Cyrano de Bergerac
May 10-13, Driftwood Players perform at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds, $12, 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.

Classical
Everett Philharmonic
May 5, 7pm, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave, Everett, www.everettphil.org 206.270.9729.
Octava Chamber Orchestra
May 6, 6pm, Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave W Lynnwood, $5-$15, free parking, 425-743-2288, www.OctavaChamberOrchestra.com
Seattle Symphony
May 15 & 17 Blubebeard's Castle with set design by Dale Chihuly; May 18-19, Mozart's Requiem & Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, Symphony Chorale, Gerard Schwartz conducts both programs; Seattle Pops conducted by Marvin Hamlisch American Songbook May 31, June 1-3; Benaroya Hall, www.seattlesymphony.org, 206-215-4747.
UW World Series Piano
May 15, 8pm, Pianist Angela Hewitt to Perform Rameau, Bach, and Couperin, Meany Hall on UW Campus 206-543-4880, online at www.uwworldseries.org
Night of Strings
May 18, 6:30pm, UW World Series presents Seattle Public School Students and Marian Anderson String Quartet, Meany Hall at UW campus, free and open to public.
Seattle Modern Orchestra
May 19, 8pm, mixed choir, viola, celesta, percussion, $10-$20, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, www.seattlemodernorchestra.org
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra
June 3 3pm, featuring chamber music of Schoenberg, Copland, and Beethoven, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. in Everett, $10-$15 at door or www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ladies Musical Club
Free classical musical concerts at various locations, 206-622-6882, www.lmcseattle.org

Choral Music
Northwest Seaport Chantey
May 11, 8-10pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas St, Seattle, Free! All ages welcome. Banjo-playing folkie Tom Rawson will be on board as songleader to keep the music rolling, free, donations accepted, 206-447-9800 www.nwseaport.org
Northwest Chamber Chorus Spring Auction
May 12, 6pm, safari theme, $60 includes food & wine, 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org
ChoralSounds
May 13, 7:30pm, Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien, $15-$25, www.nwassociatedarts.org, 206-246-6040
RomanaCapella
May 20, 4pm, Medieval Byzantine chant - the Easter Cannon of St. John of Damascus, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1-800-494-8497, capellaromana.org
Bellevue Chamber Chorus Earth Songs
June 9, 7:30pm & June 10, 3pm, Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, special senior prices available, 425-881-0445, www.bellevuechamberchorus.org

Pop, Jazz, Folk, World
Jazz Vespers
May 6, 6pm, Jacqueline Tabor Jazz Band, free family-friendly concert, Seattle First Baptist Church (corner of Harvard, Union and Seneca on Seattle's First Hill), www.SeattleJazzVespers.org
Leon Russell
May 11 & 12, 8pm, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow, WA, www.theskagit.com
Ten Grands
May 12, 5th annual unique one-night-only concert features a musical variety show featuring a variety of musical styles from classical, jazz, R&B, boogie woogie, pop, $42, fundraiser for children's musical programs, Benaroya Hall in Seattle, 206-215-4747, www.benaroyahall.org
Big Band Sounds of Jet City Jazz Band
May 12, 7:30-9:30pm, 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 425-644-1156, www.jetcityjazzband.net
Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society
May 20, 1-4:30pm, Glenn Crytzer's Syncopaters, Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, $10-$13, free parking great view, 425-776-5072
Country Legend Randy Travis
June 16, 8pm, $45-$65, Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, 800-720-1788

(call in advance to confirm social dance events)
Senior Dance
Ages: 55+, Join us at Bitter Lake Community Center the first and third Thursday of the month for our Senior Dances. Enjoy live music. This is a great opportunity to socialize and meet new people. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month, $5 per dancer, Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, 206-684-7524
Sno-King Intnl Folk Dance Club
Saturdays, 7pm, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood (no dance May 26), 425-385-2088 or www.sno-king.org
Basic Scandinavian Dance
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm, classes for beginners or brush up skills, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, 206-937-5211.
Freewheeler Square Dance Club
1st and 3rd Sunday's, 7-10p, Weds. 6:30p, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, 425-293-4510.
Skandia Dance & Music
First & Third Friday dances, 7:30pm at Cedar Valley Grange 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood, $7-$10, call to confirm 206-784-7470.
Monday Afternoon Dances
Every 4th Sunday each month, 1-3:30pm, $5, features ballroom dancing to live music, plus refreshments, Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S 216th St, 206-878-1642.
South Park Ballroom Dancing Club
Sundays 6:30-8:30pm and Mondays 1-3pm, live music, dance and light refreshments, $6, South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253-591-5299.
Kick Up Your Heels
Dance to swing & 50's Rock & Roll, Northshore Senior Center, $8-$10, 10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell; call for schedule 425-487-2441.
Kent Senior Activity Center
Tues evening dances, 7:30-9:30pm, features ballroom dancing to live music, $4, call Helena 253-856-5164 for info.
Monthly Dances
2nd Tuesdays, 2-4pm, North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-452-7681.
Ballroom Boogie
First Friday of Month at Northgate Community Center, live music & refreshments, $4, 1-3pm, 10515 5th Ave NE, Seattle. townhallseattle.org

Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Spanish Teacher Needed
Weds 10am-noon, Greenwood Senior Center, 206-297-0875.
AARP Elder Watch Program Seeks Volunteers
AARP Washington is recruiting volunteers for their new Elder Watch Program which is designed to help protect the financial security of seniors. Comprehensive training about investor safety and fraud will be provided to volunteers as well as peer counseling and presentation activities training. The program operates weekdays, except Thursdays, in one of two shifts, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:00 to 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided and group discussions will be included. For more information, call Robin at 206-517-9364 or email her at rknudson@aarp.org.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Training Offered
Solid Ground will offer Long Term Care Ombudsman certification training May 3, 4, 11 and 12. The training, authorized by federal and state law, provides quality of life advocacy for residents. Call Juanita at 206-694-6703 or email her at juanitab@solid-ground.org for more information.
Volunteers of America
Provide companionship, socialization, transportation and light in-home care, 55+ volunteers receive small tax-free stipend, call Cristina 206-329-0515.
Volunteer Drivers
The Edmonds Senior Center is seeking volunteer drives for senior trips and excursions must have a clean driving record, 425-774-5555.
Senior Transportation
Earn some extra money while helping low income seniors by volunteering to transport them to and from Dr. appointments, call Debra 425-257-2101, x3323.
Experienced Humans Wanted!
RSVP Snohomish looking for volunteers 55+ to share knowledge and skills to find fulfillment, meet new people, hundreds of opportunities to match your interests, call John McAlpine at 1-888-240-8572.
American Cancer Society
Looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from medical facilities, mileage reimbursement, call Jessie 1-800-227-2345.
Volunteers over 55 Wanted
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, has access to hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout the county, John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org or call (425) 257-2111 x 3374 or toll free at 1-888-240-8572.
Office Secretarial Volunteers Needed
Do you have spare time and don't know what to do with it? MS Helping Hands-MSHH is looking for office-secretarial volunteers, hours are 10:00am-3:00pm Mondays thru Saturday or whenever you are available, duties include computer work, photocopying, folding, mailings, phones and more. For additional information, call (425) 712-1804 www.mshelp.org or www.donorcloset.net.

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