For adults. Lean into play and creative self-expression to make a collage. Explore color, texture, composition, meaning making, symbolism and more! 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
For adults. Join an author event featuring Jon Douglas, a Seattle-based food writer and traveler. After a 15-year career at Microsoft, Jon began publishing SeattleFoodHound.com and has written for USA Today and Frommers Travel. His book, 500 Ways to Eat Like A Local, is a traveler's guide to unique regional foods across the U.S., perfectMore
For adults. Improve your balance by participating in an evidence-based, adapted Tai Ji Quan program. The benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility as well as a reduced risk of falls. Presented by Kin On, providing healthcare solutions and aging services for Asian elders. Please register at kcls.org.
For adults. Many of us live much of our lives in seated positions-at work, at home, in the car, etc. Let's show some love to the muscles and joints that make it possible! Explore subtle stretches and movements for tension-relief and strength-building, all in the comfort of our chairs. SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generationalMore
Practice mindfulness, relaxation and self-awareness and learn how to implement these practices in your life. Sessions of this four-week workshop will incorporate breathwork, gentle movement and instrumental improvisations all while focusing on relaxation and restoration. Instructor Kate Schnieder has a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy and is a board certified music therapist. RSVPs appreciated,More
For adults. Relax in the Makerspace with perler beads! Create images on a grid and fuse them into a coaster, a keychain or little art object. Please register at kcls.org.
Come to discover more about the vibrant atmosphere of Aljoya Mercer Island! Our Executive Director, Marla A. Becker, will share more about our community’s programming, the vast array of amenities, and our compassionate care and services. Afterwards, get to know our team, mingle with residents while indulging in a complimentary dinner, enjoy a live performanceMore
For adults. Put worms to work in your home! Make great compost and reduce waste with food scraps and these little helpers. Bring your own quart-sized recycled yogurt container to take your friends home or we will have a few on hand. Please register at kcls.org.
Join us at The Lakeshore for our “Healthy Living” three-part wellness series! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more at our expert lead-sessions, reviewing: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health. In part three of this series, Mental Health and Wellness, Lakeshore counselor, Seth Hutchins, MA, LMHC, will talk about the importance of building a social supportMore
For adults. Learn more about your Medicare options and get your Medicare questions answered. This informative overview covers Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Please register at kcls.org.
For adults. In this movement workshop, learn basic hula steps and use their bodies to develop a hula “vocabulary”. At the end of class, you will have a story to tell using these beautiful movements! Please register at kcls.org.
For older adults. Improve your balance by in this evidence-based, adapted Tai Ji Quan program. The benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility as well as a reduced risk of falls. Please register at kcls.org.