January classes at the Senior Center - taxes and balance

Computers

Wanting to learn more about computers in a relaxed, non threatening atmosphere? Computer classes for beginners and more advanced students are available at the Senior Center. These are fee based classes, once a week for four weeks. Call the Senior Center today for more information: 206 365-1536. Classes start the first week of January.

Tax Assistance

Just a heads-up: Tax Assistance will be available again this year starting Friday February 4. The tax assistance is provided by AARP volunteers. The volunteer will be housed at the Richmond Beach King County Library, 19601 21st Ave NE, Shoreline 98177. Appointments must be made through the Senior Center: 206 365-1536. Call today to make an appointment. All appointments are scheduled on Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please do not call the library for appointments.

Matter of Balance Classes offered

Three sessions of the popular Matter of Balance Classes will be held during 2011; winter, spring and fall. Funding for the classes is provided through a special grant from the Shoreline Fire Department. Our very qualified instructors are looking forward to leading this important class that helps seniors learn how to maintain balance, understand why it can be an issue, and enjoy some fun exercises that improve balance skills. The class is eight weeks long and the winter class will be on Wednesdays, February 2nd through March 23rd, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants need to plan on attending all sessions in order to get maximum benefit from the instruction. Sign-up sheets are available at the Senior Center Front Desk or call 206-365-1536.

PROBUS Invites:

Tuesday, January 18th, Dashing into 2011 with Heart-Healthy Eating. Come learn the basics about DASH and its proven heart health benefits. DASH, short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetable, and low fat dairy products. It also includes an emphasis on whole grain foods, fish, poultry and nuts. In addition to providing essential nutrients, the DASH eating plan helps individuals take control of their cardiovascular health. In additional to DASH basics we will discuss the role of sodium in heart health and ways to minimize your sodium intake. The class will conclude by tasting success with reducing sodium.

2011 Membership: The membership is $25.00 per individual or $40.00 for a couple. Many of the activities offered have a different fee amount for a member or a non-member. All memberships run from January through December.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.  206-365-1536.