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All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).

 

Zumba Gold
Mondays
3:15 to 4:15 pm

Zumba has come to WCSC! Zumba Gold is specifically designed for active older adults, offering a fun and lower-intensity Latin-inspired dance workout. It focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Beginners welcome! Class will start with slower movements as you learn the choreography and rhythm. Members $4, non-members $6.

 

 

 

 

 

WCSC Book Club
Tuesday, August 5

August break!

 

Cinema Termite Presents: High Noon (original 1952 version)
Wednesday, August 6
1:30 to 3:30 pm

High Noon is a 1952 American Western film. Many people saw High Noon as a veiled threat against McCarthyism, with the cowardly townspeople representing those who failed to stand up against injustice during the Hollywood blacklist and beyond. For John Wayne and Howard Hawks, both strong anti-communists and supporters of the blacklist, this allegory was deeply offensive.

 

 

 

 

Identifying and Avoiding Scams
Tuesday, August 12
1:30 to 2:30 pm

Join Financial Beginnings to learn about identifying and avoiding scams! Seniors are commonly targeted by scammers and are at risk of fraud and manipulation. This presentation will cover what a scam is, why they work, warning signs to look out for, and ways to build your scam defenses. FREE, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Brazilfest Outing
Sunday, August 17
1:00 to 4:00 pm

Join us for Brazilfest at the Seattle Center! This event celebrates Brazilian heritage, culture, and arts with music, dancing, food, workshops, shopping, and more. $5 for members, $7 for non-members, RSVPs required.

 

 

 

 

 

Social Security 101
Tuesday, August 19
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Join Nick, a Medicare and Social Security specialist, as he walks us through how to understand and optimize your Social Security benefits. He will discuss the importance of Social Security, common misconceptions, types of benefits, and more. Free, registration appreciated.

 

 

 

 

End of Life Paperwork
Tuesday, August 19
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Have you been working on your end-of-life paperwork, or are you not sure where to start? Come with your questions and goals, and we will work on them together! Led by Denise Malm. Free, registration required.

 

 

 

 

 

Ukraine Defense Support Presentation
Wednesday, August 20
1:30 to 2:30 pm

Ukraine Defense Support is a Puget Sound-based nonprofit organization. They are focused on delivering critical medical aid and life-saving equipment directly to Ukraine’s defenders, medics, and front-line volunteers. Come learn about Ukrainian history and culture, as well as the current situation and impact of the war in Ukraine and the United States. Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Seattle Chinese Garden Outing
Thursday, August 21
12:45 to 3:30 pm

Join us for a guided tour of the Seattle Chinese Garden! At over four acres, this is one of the largest Chinese gardens outside of China. It showcases the four traditional elements of a Chinese garden: plants, stone, architecture, and water. $11 for members, $13 for non-members. RSVPs required.

 

 

 

 

 

Travels with Anita: Thailand
Tuesday, August 26
1:30 to 2:30 pm

Beginning with a long journey from Seattle to Bangkok, Anita Elder will recount various adventures, mishaps, and cultural discoveries from her 2009 trip to Thailand. Highlights include exploring floating markets, visiting the Tiger Temple, celebrating the Songkran Festival, learning Thai cooking, and sightseeing at historical sites, like Ayutthaya and the Royal Palace. Anita blends humorous anecdotes, culinary delights, and reflective moments, painting a rich and personal portrait of travel in Thailand. Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

 

Advanced Legal Planning Presentation
Thursday, August 28
1:15 to 2:15 pm

Unsure about navigating advanced legal planning? Join Jill from the Washington State Pro Bono Council to learn more about next steps! Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information and/or to sign up for an event, please call 206.461.7825, e-mail us, or visit our website.