Senior calendar | A list of classes, activities and other events
Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Events/activities/
classes
55 alive mature driving
TODAY-TUE Two-session AARP program addresses the needs of drivers 50+ and helps develop safe defensive-driving techniques; preregistration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Stevens Hospital, 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; $10 (425-640-4066).
Medicare health-care information session
TODAY-DEC 4 Meeting to help seniors understand their choices, along with the pros and cons of each plan and costs involved. Various times and locations in the Puget Sound area; free (425-697-8300).
Low vision
TUE Monthly group explores resources, education and coping skills related to people living with low vision. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-230-0166).
Finding resilience in later years
TUE Three-session workshop, the second discussion is on what gives life value. 10-11:30 a.m., 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $18-$27 (206-461-7825 or www.wallingfordseniors.org).
Job-search workshop
WED Learn about job-search readiness, job leads and more, for Seattle/King County residents. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Central Building, 810 Third Ave., Seattle; free (206-684-0500 or www.agingkingcounty.org).
Bring beauty back to the community
WED Students and professionals offer hair stying, manicures and waxing, admission fee covers all services; preregistration required. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle; $5-$10 (206-684-7484).
Financing aging
WED Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and other issues related to paying for the care aging parents need. 7-9 p.m., Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; $10, scholarships are available (206-861-8784 or www.jfsseattle.org).
50 plus singles
WED Social club for single people age 50+ that meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 5:30 p.m., Denny’s, 904 N. 155th St., Shoreline; (206-364-2977).
Eating healthy during the holidays
THU Discover how to make simple changes in family recipes to help lower fat and calories; preregistration required. 12:45-2 p.m., Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; free (425-587-3360 or www.evergreenhealthcare.org).
Dementia caregivers
THU Class for people caring for a person with dementia. 6-8 p.m., Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place S.E., Auburn; free (253-876-6000 or www.wesleyhomes.org).
Holiday fair
SAT Fair includes arts and crafts, baked goods, book sale, Granny’s Attic, wreaths, raffle and silent auction. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lifetime Learning Center, 6208 60th Ave. N.E., Seattle; (206-985-3904).
Volunteer programs
Senior companion program
ONGOING The Volunteers of America Senior Companion program is seeking volunteers 60 and older to visit elderly or disabled adults in their homes or assisted-living situations. Volunteers receive a stipend and other benefits (206-329-0515).
Submit Senior Calendar listings three weeks in advance to: seniorcalendar@seattletimes.com or Senior Calendar, P.O. Box 1845, Seattle, WA 98111.