Ask the Experts: A Resident Panel Discussion

The Gardens at Town Square 933 111th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Ever wonder what it’s like to live at The Gardens at Town Square? Here’s your chance to hear directly from our residents. During this panel discussion, residents will answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive on senior living and our community. Don't miss your opportunity to get the insider's perspective, reserve yourMore

How to Write a Family Portrait Workshop at the Redmond Library

Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA, United States

For adults. Tell the stories that have preoccupied, amused and defined your family for generations! Essayist Kristen Millares Young will use prompts and discussions to help you plan, write and revise your family stories. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

The Trickster: How This Ancient Archetype Helps Us to Imagine a Better World (online)

Online

For teens and adults. The Trickster, a character who animates and enlivens our oldest stories, is frequently misunderstood. Wander and wonder with author Shepherd Siegel through the paradoxes, art, tricks, backfires, pranks, pratfalls and acts that together form this indestructible component of our psyche. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Estate Planning & Financing Options for Your Move to Aljoya

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

In this workshop we will start with a discussion about the 3 legal documents essential to estate planning, including what they are designed to do and why they are important in addressing the full spectrum of planning around control, health, safety, finances and estate preservation. We will then talk about financing options available to peopleMore

“Stories for Getting Back to Sleep” with Author Diane Gillespie

University House Wallingford 4400 Stone Way North, Seattle, WA

Ever have trouble falling back to sleep in the middle of the night? Find yourself stuck in stories that make you anxious? Educational psychologist and Emerita Professor, UWB, Diane Gillespie will talk about her book, Stories for Getting Back to Sleep, a collection of scenarios for relaxing and calming the mind. Diane’s book offers anMore

Inspired Clutter Clearing at the Federal Way Library

Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, United States

For adults. When you think of downsizing, or cleaning clutter in your home, do you feel inspired? Do you feel overwhelmed? Clutter clearing can be both, but it is more fun and productive to do your clearing with inspiration skill. Join clutter clearing coach, Denise Frakes, to learn ways to find inspiration in cleaning yourMore

Free

Downsize to the Right Size

The Lakeshore 11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

Join us for this fun, informative downsizing workshop that will help you take the stress out of de-cluttering. Learn tips and get helpful suggestions on how to begin the process, what it means to right size, and receive advice on how to: - Keep what you love - Get rid of the “stuff” - HandleMore

SilverKite Community Arts: Illustrate your Favorite Song or Poem (online)

Online

For adults. Bring a copy of your favorite song or poem and illustrate the lines that most inspire you. 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. These workshops lastMore

Free

My Story: On the Way to School at the Sammamish Library

Sammamish Library 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA, United States

For adults. Capture the details of youth with this introduction to vignette-style life story writing. Join Amy Chen for simple guided autobiography writing prompts to tell your story. Registration not required.

Free

Seattle Irish Festival – Outing to the Seattle Center

Wallingford Community Senior Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us for the Irish Festival at the Seattle Center in honor of St Patrick's Day! This event celebrates Irish heritage, culture, and arts with traditional music, step-dancing, lectures, genealogy workshops, Irish films, exhibits, displays, and more. We will meet at WCSC and take the van to the Seattle Center.

$4.00 – $6.00

Tilth Alliance’s Houseplants for Beginners at the Valley View Library

Valley View Library 17850 Military Road S.E., Seatac, WA. 98188, WA, United States

For adults. Want to learn how to care for houseplants, but afraid of having a black thumb? Learn the basics of caring for a houseplant! From lighting to potting secrets and even the lowdown on the right plant for the right space, get your plant questions answered by an expert from the Tilth Alliance! PleaseMore

Free