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Showing posts with label Senior Center. Show all posts

Register now for the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center fundraiser

Friday, April 23, 2021


In two weeks, join the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center staff, supporters, volunteers, and beloved community for our Happy Days on the Horizon virtual fundraiser! Register today to receive important information and access to the fundraiser.


Our organization has been serving older adults in our community by providing a range of vital services. From Financial Workshops to Mental Health and Social Work counselings, we are here to improve the quality of life for our community members. 

We also have worked tirelessly this past year to help provide hot meals, wellness calls, and social opportunities. We could not do this without our amazing staff, volunteers, and health care professionals, and you, our dedicated supporters.



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Senior Center Fundraiser: Happy Days on the Horizon

Tuesday, April 13, 2021


Older adults in our community need your help now more than ever. 

In the presence of COVID, Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center requires your support to continue providing hot daily meals through our To-Go Delivery program, free social worker consultations, footcare by individual appointment, low cost fitness classes and support group meetings.

Our upcoming Virtual Fundraiser will raise needed funds so the Senior Center can continue to be a vital hub of social interaction for adults aged 50+. 

From Zoom Exercise Classes to our Pen Pal Program or Clogging with Maureen, the Senior Center is dedicated to offering invigorating programs for our Members. 

Our Virtual Fundraiser will kick-off at 10am PDT on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 with a heartfelt message from the SLFSPC family. For the rest of the week, we will be sharing daily messages and videos from the people that call the Senior Center a home away from home.

Go to our website here or click the button to register today: Register Today!


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Reminder: Dinner Friday at the Senior Center

Friday, April 9, 2021


Support the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center by purchasing your dinner Friday night at the Senior Center.

This is a drive through and pick up event. $10 includes Janet’s famous meatloaf, mashed potatoes, braised carrots and a brownie.

We will be having social distancing procedures in place.  It will be on a first come, first serve basis starting at 5:00 pm and we will only be accepting Cash or Checks. 

18560 1st Ave NE - entrance on NE 185th



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It's meatloaf dinner Friday at the Senior Center - without leaving your car

Tuesday, April 6, 2021


Get your dinner Friday without leaving your car!

Support the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center by purchasing your dinner Friday night at the Senior Center.

This is a drive through and pick up event. $10 includes Janet’s famous meatloaf, mashed potatoes, braised carrots and a brownie.

Social distancing procedures will be in place. It will be on a first come, first serve basis starting at 5:00pm. Cash or Checks only. 

18560 1st Ave NE - entrance on NE 185th



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Drive thru dinner Friday at the Senior Center - pot pie

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Friday, March 12th, 2021

5:00pm-6:30pm

Drive Through Dinner

$10 for chicken pot pie, coleslaw and a cookie

First come first serve, cash only. Come and get it!

18560 1st Ave NE - southernmost building on Shoreline Center campus
facing NE 185th


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Wednesday virtual session on Women and finances 2pm

Monday, March 8, 2021


On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 2pm Christine Campbell with SOFA Financial will lead a virtual workshop on "Women Approaching Retirement and Beyond" that covers a broad range of information for women.

It will touch on Women and Money, Divorce and Widowhood, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Risk Management Women and their Wealth.

Wednesday 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 
password senior2021

Or click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85984848513?pwd=QlJjOWhWZVFJSFJCcDZPdDR3NzVPZz09
  • What: A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: March 3, 2021, 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
  • Password: senior2021



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Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center: Happy Days on the Horizon

Thursday, February 18, 2021


Our annual fundraiser is doing a twist and moving virtual in 2021! Please join us as we celebrate the senior center and look to the future with our Happy Days on the Horizon fundraiser. Our online event will take place on our website here from Tuesday, May 4th- Friday, May 7th to support adults aged 50+ in our community. 

Join us for this virtual fundraiser. Register for our event here

Kapunas dance troupe

We will share memories, fun experiences, and all the great shenanigans that take place at the Center right here on our website at 10am PDT each day during our online event.

The services we provide at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center (SLFPSC) can only continue running with your support. By partaking in our upcoming 2021 fundraiser, you will have a great impact on our community! 

In addition to registering for our online fundraiser, we kindly ask that you make a donation anytime between now until Friday, May 7, 2021. You can click here to make a donation

Crafting groups will return after the pandemic

Thank you so much for supporting SLFPSC! We are thrilled to connect with supporters like you (online) to share more about our mission and the community we serve at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. So dust off your dance shoes and await more details...

Sincerely,
The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center





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Senior Center dinner is on for Friday after being postponed for snow

Wednesday, February 17, 2021


Delayed a week due to the snow, the monthly Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center Dinner is this Friday, February 19, 2021 from 4-5:30pm.

These are earlier hours so we can serve in daylight.

Looking for one or two volunteers to serve and work in the kitchen on Friday. Kitchen work requires a current food handlers permit. Contact Maryn at marynw@aol.com if interested.



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POSTPONED: Senior Center drive thu dinner postponed to Friday, Feb 19

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Weather delay to Feb 19

POSTPONED: 

Because of the weather, the Senior Center 2nd Friday Drive-Thru dinner is postponed to Friday, February 19, 2021.


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TeleCafé Wednesday with dietitian Christy Goff

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Wednesday February 10, 2021
 Heart Health with Christy Goff


Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2021


“Be Smart for your Heart” 
Christy Goff, MS, RDN, CD 

Dietitian for Living Well Alliance Team at Pacific Med

A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. 
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: February 10th, 2021, 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
  • Password: senior2021

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POSTPONED: Gourmet To Go at the Senior Center Friday

Monday, February 8, 2021

POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 19: because of the weather, the usual 2nd Friday dinner is postponed to the next Friday, February 19, 2021


Join us at the Shoreline Senior Center Friday 
February 12, 2021 from 4-5:30pm for our monthly dinner 

Note the earlier hours (before dark).

This is a drive through and pick up event.

$10 ($5 Kids) includes Penne with Bolognese Meat Sauce, 
Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread.

It will be on a first come, first serve basis and 
we will only be accepting Cash or Checks.

18560 1st Ave NE - entrance on NE 185th



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January Zoom Tele Café Wednesday

Sunday, January 24, 2021


JANUARY ZOOM TELE CAFÉ

Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2021 or Click Here


January 27 Seattle’s Steinbrueck Native Gallery tour

In celebration of Native (1st Nation) American History month we have a terrific ZOOM Telecafe planned for next week. 

This Wednesday, January 27, 2021 tune in at 2pm for a virtual tour of Seattle’s Steinbrueck Native Gallery with host Donna Saltzberg.

This wonderful gallery is dedicated to enhancing and cultivating the appreciation and awareness of the cultural traditions of the Northwest Coast First Nations peoples. 

The Gallery is a place of gathering for artists and appreciators; collectors and scholars. The Gallery prides themselves on featuring First Nations artists.

“We exhibit an array of works by long established masters and talented emerging artists.”

Their diverse collection includes ceremonial masks, panels, paddles, drums, rattles, button blankets, bentwood boxes, limited edition prints, original paintings, baskets, and fine jewelry.

The Gallery also features a collection of Alaskan and Arctic art including soapstone, walrus ivory, and whalebone sculpture. 

You won’t want to miss this!



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You don’t need to cook Friday night

Thursday, January 14, 2021


Come join us at the Shoreline Senior Center Friday January 15, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for our first in a series of monthly dinners.

This is a drive through and pick up event. $10, cash or check only, includes chili with cheese, cornbread and salad.

We will be having social distancing procedures in place. It will be on a first come, first serve basis and we will only be accepting Cash or Checks.

18560 1st Ave NE - entrance on NE 185th.

If you missed buying the 2021 calendar - it will be on sale there for $6.



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Tele Café Wednesday January 6 features folk duo Birgit and Philip Ages

Friday, January 1, 2021

Phil and Birgit Ages



JANUARY ZOOM TELE CAFÉ
Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm
Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2021


Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2pm EUROPEAN HOLIDAY 
with Folk Voice duo Birgit and Philip Ages

Tune in on ZOOM for a fun New Year Celebration with a favorite couple of the Senior Center, Birgit and Philip as they perform wonderful folk music from Continental Europe.

They will also be singing some classic favorites and a few numbers to sing along!



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Holiday Creations Wednesday at the Senior Center Tele Café

Monday, December 14, 2020



Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center

DECEMBER ZOOM TELE CAFÉ

Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2020

December 16 Rescheduled HOLIDAY CREATIONS with Kathy Brower

Due to rescheduling issues it is not too late to join paper and Greeting Card artist Kathy Brower, longtime Shoreline resident, for a creatively fun ZOOM Tele Café! 

Join us this Wednesday in making Holiday cards and gift tags using everyday paper items found in one’s home. We have a free kit of patterns and paper that will help create one-of-a-kind items to share with family and friends. 

Just call the center at 206-365-1536 to reserve your kit and arrange your pick-up time at our front door before 2pm on Wednesday. Any skill level can accomplish the planned project. Join us!


Dec. 23 No Tele Café today Happy Holidays!

Dec. 29 No Tele Café today Happy New Year!

Birgit and Phillip Ages will join us in the Café in the coming New Year.



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Call Out to Seniors and all Community for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Senior Center building on NE 185th
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
By Donna Hawkey

Theresa LaCroix wants all seniors to know that the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is “operating at full speed and has been since the pandemic.” 

Some seniors are not aware of the array of class offerings online, the food service deliveries and pick-ups, and medical help available at the center because they do not own devices such as a computer, iPad, or smartphone. 

Ms. LaCroix, Executive Director of the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, needs the community to help in getting the word out. Speedy solutions are in development because seniors need support now more than ever. Social isolation can create or exacerbate many health problems.

The center is “fervently” searching for a grant to purchase loaner tablets and has contracted a local business to train seniors one-on-one, says Ms. LaCroix. Tech-Train will provide the training via telephone, Zoom, or in person at the center using Covid safety protocols. 

King County is working on creating Hotspots. These are locations where free internet will be accessible while sitting in a car so that low-income seniors do not have to incur expensive internet home hook-up and service charges, as reported by Ms. LaCroix.

Many seniors who own technology devices are accessing classes and services and are enjoying this healthy addition to isolated lives. There are numerous classes offered for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents, and even social coffee times are online via Zoom and easy to access.

Various and many mental and physical medical health appointments are scheduling, including Foot Care. 

The regular in-house lunch program has become the TO GO Community Dining Program, with meals delivered to the individual homes of seniors Monday-Friday. They can also be picked up at the center after registering in the program. The Meals on Wheels Program, which consists of frozen meals delivered once a week to homes, has seen a large uptick in demand as well.

Vouchers for a full uncooked ham dinner over the December holidays are available through a partnership with Maverick Gaming. To inquire about this offer, please contact National Guardsman Sergeant Suthern, who is assigned to distribute the vouchers. You can reach him at the center’s phone number 206-365-1536.

One disabled senior with no family wrote to Ms. LaCroix that she feels the senior center saved her life because dedicated volunteers brought food to her home during the pandemic.

But too many seniors are still not hearing about these offerings. Ms. LaCroix and the center’s staff miss their regular participants and are concerned about their health and their family members. In-person community connections at the center had previously been a time to learn what was going on in their lives. The staff feels a need to hear from their seniors, so they are doing everything they can to reach out now.

And Herculean efforts and results are taking place behind all this “transition from a traditional channel to an in-home delivery service,” as described recently by King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski. 

Councilmember Dembowski spoke at the NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Association) annual awards ceremony. Ms. LaCroix was nominated in their “Human Services Champion” category. 

Theresa LaCroix, Senior Center
Executive Director
NUHSA Board President, Heidi Shepherd, made the following remarks at the ceremony on December 8th:

“Theresa has gone above and beyond during the pandemic to adapt programs and services so that seniors are still cared for.   
"Between March and October, she coordinated home delivery of more than 11,000 hot cooked meals; provided 1,045 grocery bags to low-income senior households; spent over 340 hours providing Wellness Calls to check on members; and provided over 345 hours to Resource Management, assisting seniors through personal challenges created by COVID-19. 
"She fundraised throughout with creative drive-through dinners and desserts, and help multiple food drives.

As a nomination noted, “Theresa is a great inspiration… She is totally committed to making sure that seniors don’t go hungry and that they are not forgotten.”

Ms. LaCroix describes seniors as being required now to develop a “second language – a digital one… It’s a time of adapting.” It appears that Ms. LaCroix, staff, and volunteers have been adapting well to this pandemic crisis, but sometimes technology lets you down.

A let-down happened on December 1st during the annual “Giving Tuesday” fundraising for nonprofits. The senior center website could not process donations during two major ‘shutdowns’ experienced by Mobile Cause, so essential contributions were not received during that timeframe. Ms. LaCroix is a problem solver, and instead of sighing, she is naming every Tuesday in December - GIVING Tuesday!

Everyone must remember that the center still must pay all their bills and staff salaries, and new issues crop up. For example, Ms. LaCroix explains the following in her December newsletter:

“As all of our industrial kitchen appliances are 30 years old and we were placing heavier use on them daily. 
"November saw the break-down of several appliances: garbage disposal, refrigerator, coffee maker, steamer and 3-door freezer. After servicing the commercial dishwasher, we learned that should it break-down, replacement parts are not available any longer in the nation. 
"We were able to replace the damaged appliances through a VSHSL grant, King County, in the amount of $35,000 and are walking on pins and needles in hopes the dishwasher continues to operate through 2021.”

Giving Tuesday extended for the Senior Center!

She shares with us, that at this point, the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center still has no guaranteed funding to continue its mission throughout 2021. Membership and community support is critical to its future. 

So please GIVE as BIG as you can.

  • Call in a donation to 206-365-1536 for credit/debit card donation
  • Mail a check to Shoreline-LFP Senior Center,18560 1st Ave NE Bldg. G Shoreline, WA 98155
  • Make a donation on our website here. https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/
  • Tell a friend about the center, what they’re doing, and how they can help. Word of mouth is a big assistance in reaching isolated seniors, especially during challenging times. 

Check out the remarkable life services Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center has done for and with the community! https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/



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Buy your 2021 wall calendar at the Senior Center Friday afternoon

Friday, December 11, 2020



Drive Through Calendar Pick Up at the Senior Center

Pick up your 2021 Calendar and support the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center with your $10 donation.

The Drive Through Calendar Pick Up is this afternoon, Friday December 11, 2020 from 3-5pm. Safety protocols will be in place.

You can also purchase the calendar through Facebook Marketplace here, https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1330650637288528/

Board Member and events committee member Liz Fye designed and illustrated this calendar. Liz’s artwork was inspired by the posters and fliers she has previously done for Senior Center events.

The Senior Center is the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing NE 185th. 18560 1st Ave NE.



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Senior Center TeleCafe - holiday creations

Wednesday, December 9, 2020



Senior Center TeleCafé
Wednesday, December 9, 2pm
HOLIDAY CREATIONS with Kathy Brower

We are happy to have paper and Greeting Card artist Kathy Brower, longtime Shoreline resident, join us again in the café to lead us in making Holiday cards and gift tags.

A master at using everyday paper items found in one’s home, Kathy loves using her imagination to create one-of-a-kind items to share with family and friends.

There is no need to be really “creative or craft experienced’ to participate. Any skill level can accomplish the planned project. 

Kits are available from the center, call 206-365-1536 and ask to speak to Donna to reserve a kit. 

Join us!
  • What: A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: December 9th, 2:00pm
Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
Password: senior2020


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Parkinson's Support Group Tuesday from the Senior Center

Tuesday, December 8, 2020


Parkinson's Support Group, Tuesday December 8, 2020

A support group can offer advice, provide understanding of the stages of the ailment and offer opportunities for support & friendships with others who understand.

A great opportunity to have your questions answered. The meetings are led by a skilled Social Worker who will offer a wealth of knowledge on the subject.

  • Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month
  • Time: 10:00am-11:00am
  • Location: Zoom, call in via phone or Webcam ID: 823 0004 0827, no password. Link is here
  • Host: Giddiany Romero, SW
  • Call 206-365-1536 or email giddianyr@soundgenerations.org for details.


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December TeleCafes at the Senior Center

Sunday, November 29, 2020


Join the TeleCafe every Wednesday at 2:00pm on Zoom

Each week, a special guest shares their expertise with community members.
Join us for this free, fun and relaxing hour.

Zoom ID: 859 8484 8513             
Password: senior2020
 
Dec. 2       MEAL PLANNING FOR 1-2 PEOPLE with Christy Goff, MS, RDN, CD

Dietitian for Living Well Alliance Team - Pacific Medical Centers
In this timely session with Christy, you will be given tools and expert advice on the best ways to manage your food for health. We’ll touch on tips for planning, saving money at the store and meal preparation. You will leave with tools, recipes and a strategy to get started.
 
Dec. 9       HOLIDAY CREATIONS with Kathy Brower

We are happy to have paper and Greeting Card artist Kathy Brower, Longtime Shoreline resident, join us again in the café to lead us in making Holiday cards and gift tags. A master at using everyday paper items found in one’s home, Kathy loves using her imagination to create one-of-a-kind items to share with family and friends. There is no need to be really “creative or craft experienced’ to participate. Any skill level can accomplish the planned project. We have prepared packets of materials that will be used. Call the Center at 206-365-1536 to reserve a kit to pick-up at the front door before December 7th. Plan to join in the fun!
 
Dec. 16     EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS with Birgit and Phillip Ages

Join us for a fun Holiday Celebration with a favorite couple of the Senior Center, Birgit and Phillip as they perform holiday music from Europe. They will also be singing some classic favorites and we can sing along.



 

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