Senior Center activities in August 2011 - any age can participate

You don't have to be a senior citizen to be a member of the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center or to participate in the activities.  Contact the Center for more information or go on their web page.

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-365-1536.

 
 

Karaoke-BINGO August 12:

Have you been thinking about giving Karaoke a try?  Well at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center we have paired Karaoke and BINGO together to provide a night of fun.  The evening begins with a couple of Karaoke songs and then a couple of BINGO games.  There is fun and great food for only a $10.00 admission which includes a packet for 8 bingo games. Cold beer and wine are sold, and there is plenty of food and soft drinks offered; ages 21 and over. Call to make reservations. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. 

  

Cooking with Chef Janice

The Chef Janice Cooking Classes are very popular. In August participants will be learning about cooking with summer’s bounty.  Come and explore the world of spices, foreign lands and local produce. Classes in August will be the 3rd and 17th.  Fee: Members $5, Non-Members $7.00 sign-up at the front desk.

News from the kitchen

The herb garden is planted and with a little attention, I believe, it will bare all the herbs we will need to cook up a storm at lunch and in cooking class.  If you are interested in helping cultivate, water and weed, please let Janice know.  The lunch participation has been steady, and on some days, growing.   

As many know, the sous-chef has left us for greener pastures, so Janice is looking to fill the gap with some new volunteers.  If you are interested in helping one day or more a week with a 2+ hour shift, please contact Janice and figure out what great meals you can make together.

Italian Heritage Meal August 9th

You might like to join us for a traditional Italian meal. Crab Cannelloni, Artichoke and Olive Salad, Focaccia Bread, Fresh Melon, Italian Cheese Cake. Cost for participants 60 yrs and older is a suggested donation of $3.00, and under 60 yrs old the cost of the meal is $6.00.

Birthday Lunch, August 18th  

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center provides a free lunch for current members celebrating their birthday.  The Birthday Lunch is very special: Herbed Roasted Turkey, Homemade Gravy, Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Spring Greens Salad, Roll with Butter, Cream and Berry Birthday cake.  Entertainment, birthday cake and prizes are part of the fun.

  

A Matter of Balance class: September 7th to October 26th

Learn about the importance of understanding how to maintain your balance, which in turn will help you stay healthy and independent.  Learn to: control worries about falling; how to reduce risk factors from falling; learn and practice exercises to improve balance and strength.   People that attend the class say it is “A terrific class; very helpful”.  This is an eight week course held every Wednesday, starting September 7th.  Class size is limited to 15, register at the Senior Center in person or call 206 365-1536, beginning in August.  Classes are free due to a special grant from the Shoreline Fire Department. 

Clutter Control

Feeling CLUTTERED in your home?  Know someone you care about who has clutter?  Then join this group and find ways to get rid of the clutter.  Find out how others deal with it – or don’t!  For those who want, we will develop a plan to help you de-clutter.  This is a popular class, don’t miss out!  Facilitated by Scott Theisen, M.S.W.  Classes are held the 1st Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center.

Coming in September:

1. Flu Immunization Clinic will be held in the Senior Center Dining Room, Friday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Either call 206 365-1536 or come by the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center to sign up.    Clinic is sponsored by the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association.

1. Annual Aloha Luau   “A Luau is a gathering of family and friends to enjoy good food, good company and good times, including music and dancing.” We welcome back the Aloha Luau to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, to be held on Saturday, September 17th. This is a wonderful event that provides a traditional Luau Feast, Dancing and Music featuring the Hokulani Studio Dancers, and the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Kupunas.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.  Seating will be reserved; $20.00 for general tickets, $18.00 for seniors 60+ and $8.00 for children under 12.  Tickets go on sale August 29.