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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).

Silver Kite Performance
Friday, May 1
2:30 to 4:00 pm

SilverKite Community Arts’® Intergenerational Theatre Company is coming to WCSC! Blending movement, music, and personal narrative, A Masterpiece explores identity, aging, and the connections that shape our lives across generations. This unique storytelling experience invites audiences into an intimate performance shaped by the real-life stories, memories, and perspectives of a multigenerational ensemble. Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

Cinema Termite presents: Soylent Green
Wednesday, May 6
1:30 to 3:00 pm

The year is 2022. Overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for the teeming masses. The answer is Soylent Green, an artificial nourishment whose actual ingredients are not known to the public. Thorn, played by Charlton Heston, is the tough homicide detective who stumbles onto the secret so terrifying that no one would dare believe him.

 

 

Poetry is Fun
Fridays, May 8 through June 12 (6 Week Class)
2:30 to 3:30 pm

Explore your creativity in this six-week poetry group! Join Naomi S., a published poet and former professional writer, as you respond to poetry, song lyrics, stories, and imagery with writing, sharing, and a little art! You don’t have to be a poet or writer, and all experience levels are welcome! Free, RSVPs required.

 

 

 

Mother’s Day Brunch
Thursday, May 7
12:15 to 1:30 pm
Let’s celebrate mothers and children, family and friends! Enjoy a special brunch menu and good conversation. Friends and family are encouraged to attend! $5 for members, $7 for non-members. RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Southwest National Parks Presentation
Tuesday, May 12
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Southwest National Park Sites: America’s Hidden Gems. Take a journey with retired park ranger Pat Pilcher to explore tucked-away park sites and discover the variety and splendor of “America’s Best Idea.” Through personal stories and photos, he will share his 40+ years of traveling and working in this colorful and exciting region. Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

SEA Airport Art Outing
Friday, May 15
12:45 to 4:00 pm

Join us for a guided tour of the public art collection at SEA Airport! The Port of Seattle has been an active proponent of public art since the late 1960s, and the first public agency in the region to establish a public art collection. This collection features some of the finest contemporary work in glass, sculpture, photography, painting, and new media. The region’s diversity is well-represented through European, all-American, Asian, Northwest Native American, and folk-art influences. $8 for members, $10 for non-members, RSVPs required.

 

Demystifying Your Medical Bills
Wednesday, May 20
1:30 to 2:30 pm

Jim B., a long-time Seattle resident who recently retired from a career developing and supporting healthcare software systems, is back by popular demand! This session will help you understand billing paperwork, learn how to identify errors and get them corrected when they occur, and avoid paying unnecessary bills. Plus, Jim will be staying after the presentation to offer one-on-one assistance for people’s specific questions and scenarios. Free, RSVPs appreciated.

 

 

UW Planetarium Outing
Friday, May 22
9:30 to 11:30 am

Embark on an astronomical journey at the UW Planetarium! Join us for an immersive tour of stargazing, storytelling, and cosmic exploration, led by passionate UW students and astronomy enthusiasts. $4 for members, $6 for non-members, RSVPs required.

 

 

 

Travels with Anita: Portugal and Spain Travel Presentation
Tuesday, May 26
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Travel with Anita: Winding Roads and Moorish Stones / A Whirlwind Journey Through Portugal and Spain

 

 

 

 

Symphony Outing
Friday, May 29
11:00 am to 2:30 pm

We’re headed back to the Seattle Symphony! Spend some time in the Jazz Age with a musical feast of George Gershwin. We open the concert with a pianistic tour de force: the Concerto in F, then Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture captures all the energy and poignancy of his opera, including Summertime and I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’. Last but certainly not least, An American in Paris takes a musical stroll through the streets of Paris, with any homesickness banished by the city’s exuberance, the French atmosphere, and the street noises. $6 for members, $8 for non-members, RSVPs required.

 

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