Downsize to the Right Size

Aljoya Mercer Island 2430 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Wa

Take the stress out of de-cluttering and downsizing! In this event, downsizing expert Catherine Arendt, Aljoya’s “At Your Service” Manager, will share practical information and advice on how to: handle the items that have value, but you don’t want to keep; get rid of the “stuff”; keep what you love; move forward in your life.More

Tech Talk: Empowering Older Adults with Artificial Intelligence at the Issaquah Senior Center

Issaquah Senior Center 75 NE Creek Way, Issaquah, WA, United States

Issaquah Senior Center 75 NE Creek Way Issaquah, WA 98027 For older adults. Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our world? Want to know how technology can make life easier and more enjoyable? This Tech Talk is for older adults who want to stay informed and empowered in the digital age.More

Free

Warm clothing drive and chili cook off

Hillside Assisted Living-Formerly known as Stafford Suites-Kent 112 Kennebeck Ave N, Kent, WA, United States

Enjoy a Fall country fair setting with carnival style games and prizes. Taste test 3 chili's and enjoy other treats and drinks. All day drop off of warm clothing for Communities in Schools of Kent. Child sized 5 up to adult size warm coats, gloves and hats appreciated.

No cost

Senior Fraud Prevention Workshop at the Fairwood Library

Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA, United States

For adults. Learn tips on avoiding phone and online fraud and how to protect yourself from common fraud scenarios. Hear practical advice on what to do if you suspect fraud and ways to safeguard your personal information. Registration not required.

Free

“Direction of the Flow” Art Show Opening Gala

University House Issaquah 22975 SE Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA

Join us for our fall art showcase featuring two different exhibitions; a group show in our main reception areas with members of the Colored Pencil Society, and a collection in our dining room by Suze Woolf who is an environmental field painter. These artists all focus on the detail of their art medium, laying downMore

SilverKite Community Arts: Intro to Drawing with Ultra Fine Sharpies (online)

Online

For adults. Draw small natural and found objects—leaves, rocks, shells, knickknacks, keys, etc using various techniques. Class facilitated by Gloria Garcia. SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection. TheseMore

Free

Luxury Garden Cottages Open House

Village Concepts of Issaquah ~ Spiritwood at Pine Lake Garden Cottages 3607 228th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA, United States

Join us for our open house event showcasing our luxury garden cottages! Come see why Spiritwood at Pine Lake is Issaquah's leading active retirement community!

Free

Understand Your Blood Pressure Presented in Chinese at the Shoreline Library

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA, United States

For adults. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Describe what is a normal blood pressure range. 2. Identify risk factors for high blood pressure. 3. Perform blood pressure self-monitoring. 4. Name different ways to maintain optimal blood pressure levels (diet and exercise). Registration not required.

Free

Dementia Friends WA Info Session Online and at the Auburn Library

Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, United States

For adults. Learn about what dementia is and how it affects people. Topics include key messages, communication tips, ways to take actions and resources and available support. Everyone can make a difference for people touched by dementia. Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia.More

Free

Design a Terrarium at the Woodinville Library

Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA, United States

For adults. Learn how to create your own miniature, magical world of plants. Bring your own vessel or container. Terrarium supplies provided. Friends of the Library Annual Meeting follows. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Art Show Opening Gala: The Subjective View

Aljoya Thornton Place 450 N 100th Street, Seattle, WA

The Subjective View reveals the artists’ unique interpretation of the interior through the mediums of painting, photography, and sculpture. These works find beauty in the mundane moments of life; a figure sitting, flowers on a table, light coming into a room, a room full of chairs. But through the artist, we are seeing them asMore

Free

Healthy Mourning, Happy Loving (online)

Online

For adults. Most of us were never taught how to grieve or to mourn our losses. Join Maria Kliavkoff on exploring the topic of grieving for adults as she shared clarity in the chaos and hope for the grief journey. Please register at kcls.org.

Free