Northwest Prime Time Calendar of Events
Senior Events
Fall Luncheon
Oct 11, noon, Crone annual fall luncheon potluck (bring food to share and your own place, cup & utensils), Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St in Seattle, questions call 206-367-0295.
Senior Citizens’Annual Conference
Oct 17, 9am-3:15pm, state leaders come together to address issues facing seniors, Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, reg deadline Oct 10, 360-754-0207.
Senior Center Auction
Oct 18, 5pm, Echo Falls Golf & Country Club in Snohomish, senior center benefit event, $60 includes dinner, 360-794-6359.
Senior Living Options
Oct 23, two sessions, 1-4pm and 6-9pm, community resources and living options for seniors, presented by the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center will provide accurate information addressing care options for aging adults and individuals with disabilities, Lakewood Healthcare, 1-4pm, 11411 Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood and Rainier Vista Care Center, 6-9pm, 920 12th Ave. SE in Puyallup,
253-798-8787.
Long Term Planning
Oct 25, 10am-12noon, how to get ready for long-term care, free workshop features a panel of experts is presented by Aging and Disability Resources Center, Soundview Building, 3602 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, free but space is limited. RSVP 253-798-8787.
Communicating Across Generations
Oct 29, 10am-noon, NW Center for Creative Aging presents community, Horizon House, 900 University St. in Seattle (note – parking is limited), $20, (cash or check), RSVP by Oct 24, 206-382-3789.
Medicare Info Day
Nov 3, 4, 5, 6, free presentations offering impartial advice to help consumers make the right Medicare program choice, presented by SHIBA, a statewide program, Nov. 3 at South Hill Library in Puyallup, 15420 Meridian E.; Nov. 4 at the Peninsula Library in Gig Harbor, 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr., NW; Nov. 5 at the Sumner Library in Sumner, 1116 Fryar Ave.; Nov. 6 at the Summit Library in Tacoma, 5107 112th St E-these are free drop-in workshops with no reservations required, 1-800-562-0332.
Senior Resource Fair
Nov 6, 10a,-2pm, free event features guest speakers, resource booths, health info, give-aways and door prizes plus free lunch, Garfield Community Center,
2323 E Cherry St. in Seattle, for more info call Angela 206-233-7255.
Senior Housing Events
Bavarian Bash
Oct 16, 4-7pm, Stratford at Maple Leaf Annual Bavarian Bash, 9001 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, RSVP by Oct 9, 206-729-1200. www.stratfordretirement.com
Aging Well Seminar
Oct 18, 10:30am-1pm, CRISTA Senior Living hosts seminar on diverse challenges of aging, features Andrew Schorr, host of the radio show Patient Power and Yvonne Naum, PhD on changes, transitions, money, www.cristaseniors.com, CRISTA, Schirmer Auditorium, 19303 Fremont Ave N in Seattle, free admission includes lunch, space is limited RSVP by Oct 13 at 206-546-7342.
Senior Art Show
Nov 7-9, 2nd festival of the arts featuring work of artists age 55+, opening reception Nov 7, 4-7pm, Nov 8-9, 12 to 4pm free and open to public, MJ Wicks Family Wellness Center at Franke Tobey Jones, adjacent to Point Defiance Park, 5340 North Bristol Street in Tacoma, 253-752-6621, www.franketobeyjones.com.
Curated Art Exhibit
Oct 23-Feb 15,10am-4pm, free and open to the public features twenty-one artists, University House, Wallingford retirement community, 4400 Stone Way N, Seattle, 206-545-8400.
Bazaars/Sales
Norway Bazaar
Nov 1, 9am-3pm, Sons of Norway annual bazaar and bake sale, free and open to the public, admission and parking, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway (across and south from Country Village)
Community Events
Scandinavian Heritage Festival
Oct 3-5, daily programs of Scandinavian music & dance, arts & crafts, food, demonstrations and more, raffles, free Friday before 3pm, $4-$8, Puyallup Fair Grounds (fre parking in Gold or Blue Lot)
Harvest Festivals
Oct 4-5, wander through 18 farms on Whidbey Island, hay rides, fresh produce, demos, children’s activities, FREE, 360-240-5558 (info on other harvest festivals around the state thru Oct can be found at www.cascadeharvest.org or call Cascade Harvest Coalition or call 206-632-0606.
Croatia Fest
Oct 4-5, Seattle Center House and features folkdance, cooking demos, info on geneology, historical exhibits, art, dance & music including the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Pacific NW debut on Sunday at noon! Free.
Bellevue Arthritis Walk
Oct 11, registration begins at 9am, The Plaza at City Hall, for more info call
877-232-2898 or visit www.arthritis.org
Community Forum on Alzheimer’s
Oct 15, 11:30am-4:30pm, WA Alzheimer’s Assc. host FREE Community Forum at the REI Flagship Store in Seattle, feedback will influence 2009 policy, open to including those with dementia, family, friends, professionals, and caregivers, to RSVP call Patricia at 206-363-5500.
Vintage Fashion Show
Oct 15, 12noon-2:30pm, Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park to benefit Senior Center, enjoy lunch at noon followed at 1 by a free vintage fashion show, 17171 Bothell Way NE, at the intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Ways in
Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3302.
Memoir Writing
Oct 25, 2-4pm, free class by well-known author Robert Ray, Greenwood Library,
8016 Greenwood Ave N. in Seattle, 206-684-4086, ext 3.
Orchid Sale
Oct 11-12, 10am-5pm, Orchid Club sale at Windmill Garden & Nursery,
5816 162nd Ave E, Sumner, displays, demonstrations.
Eastside Genealogical Society
7pm, second Thursday of the month, learn how to search for family, also, free genealogy help 7-9pm Tues.& 1-3pm Wed, Bellevue Regional Library,
1111-110th Ave.N.E., 425-277-0831.
Dance in Downtown Kent
Free Tuesday daytime dances and $4 evening dances, features Kings of Swing 17 piece big band swing band in evening, Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm $4 for dancers/listeners of all ages; daytime dances 1:15-2:15, FREE, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street, Kent, 253-856-5164.
Garden & Outdoors
Meerkerk Garden Sale
Oct 4-5, annual autumn rhododendron sale, Whidbey Island, 360-678-1912.
Arboretum Foundation Plant Sale
Oct 5, 10am-4pm, WA Park Arboretum in Seattle, 206- 325-4510.
Thornton Creek Walk
Oct 11, 9:30-11am, explore an urban beaver pond with education project, free but reservations required, 206-526-0187
Dunn Gardens
Oct 12 Fall Foliage Festival, tours thru Oct, Th-Sat, docent-led tours of lovely historical Olmstead-designed garden, $7-$10, 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle,
206-362-0933.
Bloedel Reserve Open House
Oct 13, 12noon-4pm, celebrate 20 years at Bloedel, free open day for general public, tour grounds, enjoy light refreshments, no reservations required, Bainbridge Island, www.bloedelreserve.org.
Native Plant Sale
Oct 25, 10am-4pm, Magnuson Park, Seattle.
Chrysanthemum Festival
Oct 25-26, Portland Japaense Garden, www.japanesegarden.com
Kubota Garden Tree Tour
Oct 26, 3-5pm, 9817 55th Ave S in Seattle, $25, pre-reg 206-685-8033.
Education & Health
Cancer & Your Environment
Oct 15, 29, Nov 12, 6:30pm, lecture series presented by Gilda’s Club Seattle,
1400 Broadway, 206-709-1400, free.
Women of Color Health Day
Oct 11, motivational presentations, health screenings, door prizes, Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 Portland Ave, Tacoma, 253-473-4883.
Clear Care Plan Seminars
Presented by Group Health, Oct 14-30 taking place throughout region, call for dates and locations, and to reserve your seat, 800-446-8882. www.ghc.org
Hospice 101
Oct 15, basics of Hospice care, free, 945 22nd St NE, Auburn, RSVP 253-333-0171.
Caring for Dementia
Oct 15, 6pm Highline Geriatric Psychiatry presents renowned occupational therapist Teepa Snow to speak on giving care to people with dementia, DoubleTree Guest Suites, Tukwila near Southcenter, includes dinner, $35, register by Oct 8,
206-248-4688.
Politics of Health
Oct 22, 6-8pm, panel discussion, first in a year-long series at Bastyr University, free and open to the public; Bastyr University Auditorium, 14500 Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore, for info call George Cody at 425-602-3103.
Healthy Spine
Oct 23, 6:30-7:30pm, learn easy ways to ease back pain, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island, free and open to the public.
African American Caregiver Forum
Oct 25, 9am-2pm, become better informed about treatment options and caregiver self-care at this free event, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St, Seattle, includes luncheon, space is limited, 206-529-3894.
Joint Health
Nov 6, 5:30-7pm, free informational seminar by the Joint Center at Valley Medical Center, 1st Floor, 400 S 43rd St, Renton, to register - 425-656-4636. www.valleymed.org
Free Eye Exams
EyeCare America sponsors free eye exams to people 65 and older, to underserved communities, call to find if you qualify, 1-800-222-3937.
Hospice Support Events
Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave N, 206-320-4000.
Alzheimer’s Disease Study
Pacific Medical Center at Beacon Hill seeks volunteers with Alzheimer’s Disease to participate in study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for controlling the progression of Alzheimer’s disease 50-88 years old diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and have a caregiver willing to be involved in study, 1-888-818 Memory
Volunteering
Long-Term Care Watchdogs
Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, train to become Long Term Care Ombudsman to serve as advocate, educator and problem solver on behalf of adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living communities and adult family homes in Snohomish County. 4-day training program is free, certified volunteers spend an average of 4 hours a week, expenses reimbursed, more information at 425-388-7393.
Hospice Volunteers Needed
Providence Hospice of Seattle seeks volunteers to provide support to patients and families throughout King County, 4-hour core trainings held each month, next training Oct 28, 5-9pm, info at 206-320-7169.
Identity Theft
AARP Washington is taking action to inform people age 50 and older about ways to prevent identity theft, investment fraud and all types of schemes and scams. Volunteers are urgently needed to deliver consumer education messages. If you have a few hours to spare during the week, please call us. Training and lunch are provided. Call 206-517-9353 or email Jean Mathisen at jmathisen@aarp.org for training calendar and more information.
Volunteer Drivers
Help seniors in your community remain independent by driving for Senior Services; your own vehicles at your day/time, reimbursement for mileage, parking, supplemental liability insurance, 1-800-282-5815.
Dance & Performance
Ballet Bellevue
Oct 11, 8pm, Harvest Moonlight-one night only show feature repertoire of autumn love, featuring works by NW choreographers and world premieres, Theatre at Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th ST, Bellevue, $22-$35 (group discounts available), also visit www.balletbellevue.org or call 425-455-1345 for 2008-2009 performance schedule.
UW World Series
Oct 16-18, 8pm MOMIX dance with acrobatics, rhythmic gymnastics; UW Meany Hall, 206-543-4880.
International Ballet Theatre
Oct 30-Nov 2, Dracula, Meydenbauer Theatre in Bellevue, this mesmerizing original production has become cult classic in the Puget Sound area, fun and entertaining for audiences of all ages including children, 425-284-0444.
Jack Benny: Laughter in Bloom
Nov 7, Eddie Carroll stars as Jack Benny in his award-winning one-man show to benefit local charities and children in need. Benefit performance $55, or $80 including full dinner, call Vincent at 425-825-9103.
Theater
Taproot Senior Matinee
Oct 1 & 22, Wednesdays at 2pm, “Susan and God” witty, comic satire, Taproot Theatre 204 N. 85th St in Seattle, 206-781-9707.
Theatre Week
Oct 13-19, theaters across the region participate in theater week with free performances, info at www.seattleperforms.com.
Book-It Repertory Theatre
Thru Oct 12 “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”; Nov 25-Dec 21, “My Antonia,” Nov 25- Dec 21, Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center, 206-216-0833 or
www.book-it.org for complete details on 2008-2009 season.
Auburn Theatre
Oct 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 8pm Dracula, 10 Auburn Ave in Auburn, 253-929-6680.
UW Drama
Oct 26-Nov 9, Twelfth Night, single tickets $15, season subscriptions from $45-$78! info at 206-543-4880.
Putnam County Spelling Bee
Oct 28, 3 & 8pm, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, one day only Kirkland Performance Center presents 350 Kirkland Ave, 425-893-9900. www.kpc.org
ACT Theatre
Book now for A Christmas Carol, November 28-December 27, 700 Union Street in downtown Seattle, 206-292-7676. Special group rates are available for parties of 20 or more, call 253-839-4204. www.acttheatre.org.
Musical Theatre
5th Avenue Theatre
2008–2009 Season of Musicals, The Drowsy Chaperone, Oct 28-Nov 16 (new musical comedy set in 1928 “Delightful, Sparkling, Irresistible”; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Dec 3-28; Memphis, Jan 27-Feb 15; Hello Dolly, Mar 10-29; Sunday in the Park with George, Ap 21-May 10; Grease, May 12-30, 206-625-1900, Groups
888-625-1418. www.5thavenue.org
Seattle Musical Theatre
Book now for Cinderella, Nov 14-30, Magnuson Park, Building 47, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org for complete details on 2008-2009 season.
Showtunes!
Oct 11-12, “Annie Warbucks” all the ingredients that made “Annie” so successful are back once again with new songs and an old-fashioned romance, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave in Kirkland, 425-893-990.
Choral Music
Sno-King Chorale
Oct 5, 7pm, An Evening with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra; Nov 6, 7:30pm, Salute to America, Edmonds Center for the Arts, for more information and complete 2008-2009 season call 425-673-1242 or www.sno-kingchorale.org
Cappella Romana
Oct 18, 8pm, music from the Ukraine, Town Hall, Seattle, 866-822-7735.
Vocalpoint!
Oct 23-26, Northwest Choirs features classic rock hits with rain themes featuring local high school students, 1625 Broadway on Capital Hill in Seattle, $1-$15,
206-524-3234.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus
Book now for 25th Season! “The World Rejoices” Dec 20, 7:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood and Dec 21, 3pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Bellevue, special senior pricing available, 425-881-0445 or www.bellevuechamberchorus.net for more information and complete 2008-2009 season.
Classical Music
Early Music Guild
Oct 7, 7:30pm, evening of sweet English sonority and original folk song, Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Avenue at James St in Seattle, 206-325-7066
Joshua Roman
Oct 9, 7:30pm, Town Hall Seattle, 1-800-838-3006; Oct 11-12, Auburn Symphony Orchestra, 253-939-8509 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center.
UW World Series
Oct 21 Emerson String Quartet; Oct 29 Gabriela Montero; UW Meany Hall,
206-543-4880.
Pop, Folk, World Music
Natalie McMaster
Oct 5, 7:30pm, Kirkland Performance Center, 425-893-9900.
Seattle Folklore Society
Oct 11, 12, 18, 25, Nov 1, concert series at Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, $15-$18, call for details, 206-282-9747 or www.seafolklore.org.
Jonathan Brooke
Oct 11, 7:30pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, 206-417-4645.
The Coats & Baudboys
Oct 18, 8pm, well-known local a capella groups one night only, Kirkland Perf Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, 425-893-9900.
Highlanders Pipe Band
Oct 23-25, Kirkland Performance Center, 425-893-9900.
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