Senior Center activities in September 2011 - for all ages

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline, WA 98155 

206-365-1536

September 2011

Karaoke-BINGO September 9

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 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: 206-365-1536. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Janice September 7 and 21

Do you celebrate All Hallows Eve (Halloween) or Thanksgiving? Cooking classes will help you with new dishes to help celebrate. Classes will be held on September 7th and 21st. Hope to see new faces and past participants for more exciting adventures. Remember the Farmers Market is active into October where we will find fall and winter vegetables to work with. Fee: Members $5, Non-Members $7.00, Class begins at 1:30 p.m.

News from the kitchen

Is summer gone? Well, whether you say yes or no to the question, it has been an exciting season for us here at the Senior Center and we am looking to fall season for more exciting times. Trips to the Farmers Market for seasonal foods, fairs, and festivals have all played a part in the support of the Senior Center for the past two months. We  want to give thanks to all the community members that have given us support so far this year. Without their help, many of the functions we have held would not have been so successful toward our fund raising goals.

Scratch meal day, September 2 

Come to the Senior Center and enjoy one of Chef Janice’s meal made from scratch. If you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy one of Janice’s meals before, now is the time for a special treat. Ivar’s Clam Chowder, corned beef sandwich on rye bread, fresh green salad w/dressing, & cinnamon apples. A suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.

Grandparents Day September 9 

Grandparents bring your children and grandchildren to this very special meal to celebrate Grandparents Day. Adults will be served Beef Pot pie, green salad with dressing, roll with butter, & apple crisp topped with Ice Cream; children will have Hot Dogs and Fries. The cost will only be $3.00 per person. Reservations must be made by calling or dropping by the Senior Center. 206 365-1536

Birthday Lunch, September 15

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center provides a free lunch for current members celebrating their birthday. The Birthday Lunch is very special: Shrimp crepes with Hollandaise Sauce, Wild rice Pilaf, Green bean Almandine, Roll with Butter, Carrot Birthday Cake. Entertainment, birthday cake and prizes are part of the fun.

Native American Heritage meal, September 20

Chef Janice has tried to honor some of the different traditions of our Native American cultures. Come and enjoy Posole Stew from the Plains Indians, Fry Bread from the North Western Indians, Wild Green Salad from the South Western Indians and Indian Cornmeal Pudding from the North Eastern Indians. Come to the Senior Center and enjoy a bit of our Native American Heritage. A suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.

PROBUS Invites, September 20 11 am to noon (Everyone is invited)

If it is too good to be true, it probably is!

Smart people can be fooled too. Patti Giboney, local banker, will share a variety of useful security tips to avoid being a victim of fraud. Learn about some of the current “in style” fraudulent schemes that will help you and yours avoid being caught in a scam.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION In partnership with Friends of Third Place Commons

Threshold Ensemble at the Senior Center

Friday, September 23 1– 2pm

Do you have a story to share? Please join us for this special event, and watch as your stories come alive through the magic of play back theater. Actors from Threshold Ensemble listen to your experiences, and then improvise skits to make you smile, laugh, and appreciate how much we all have in common. This is a delightful way to see the world in a new way.

Conversations on Creative Aging, Wednesdays, Sept. 14 thru Oct. 19 3:30 – 5:00 pm At Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, in partnership with the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Join the Northwest Center for Creative Aging members and friends for six facilitated small group conversations about what it means to grow older in a creative, meaningful and creative way. The group chooses topics, but typical discussions center around what gives meaning to my life, what wisdom and values I want to pass on, reinventing my place in the world, my changed perspective.

There is no charge, but please register with Jan Frederick, by e-mail or call 206-382-3789.

A Matter of Balance class September 7 - October 26

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.

Flu Immunization Clinic September 30

 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.

Annual Aloha Luau September 17

“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 29th.