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Celebrate Silver with us!
It's the Vashon Senior Center's 25th Anniversary Auction and dinner
Saturday, February 27, 5:30p.m.
Great food! -- Chefs Charlie Ramsell and Pam Fobes will prsent a gourmet meal with dessert cakes provided by Clarice and Ted Walgren.
Good Fun! -- Kevin Joyce will auction off FABULOUS items from a week in Mexico to a handmade quilt and everything in between
And Music! -- Island favorites, Steve Amsden, Dan Brown and Jean Richstad, will play...Island favorites.
All this for just $25. Tickets are available at Books By The Way and
the Senior Center on Bank Rd.
Welcome, Seniors!
Vashon Park District Commissioners and Vashon Senior Center's active board recently joined forces, making the Senior Center a Park District partner. This partnership is evolving and will eventually include joint programs, events and classes.
In the meantime, VPD will manage payroll and staff supervision at The Center. The Park District will not provide the Senior Center with any additional funding.
The Center will fund its activities with King County's very generous allottment for 2009 and fund-raising by its membership. The King County dollars result from Council representative Dow Constantine's constant support. Please give generously to Senior Center fund-raising events. Or simply write a check to Vashon-Maury Senior Services and mail it to P.O. Box 848, Vashon, WA 98070
The Center -- Particulars
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9A-3P
Street Address: 10005 SW Bank Rd.
Postal Address: P.O. Box 848, Vashon, WA 98070
Phone: 206-463-5173
Join up for friendship, fun and feeling fit!
You're invited to join Center President, Ellen Trout (left) and the other Center Board members. Click on a name to email that Board member with your questions and comments. Or, just drop by the Center-New faces are always welcome! There's still time to sign up for Center membership; join us for volunteer opportunities, friendship, fun and feeling fit..
Deirdre Petree, Vice President
JoAnne Nielsen, Secretary
Ted Walgren, Treasurer
Jeri Nickell
Joyce Olson
Carol Slaughter
Rev. Darryn Hewson
Susan Harrington
John Moore
Congratulations to Bea Coldeen!
Bea won the Ugly Sweater Contest, January 15...
EVERYBODY wanted this sweater she knitted herself...and 'just couldn't stop.'
What's Happening at The Center --
10004 SW Bank Road
FEBRUARY
February 5 -- Gallery Cruise at The Center
Local artists and some from the Senior Center display their works during the community-wide art walk for February.
February 5 and 9 -- Beading Crafts
Make a cherub pin or charm bracelet with Willow, 9:30 a.m. at The Center Center on Bank Road. Or a sparkly heart ornament, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Materials cost is $2 for each class.
February 9, 16 and 23 -- Introduction to Ballroom Dancing!
Tony Balbas will teach the basic steps for foxtrot, swing, rumba, cha cha and tango. No experience or partner is necessary; 12;45-1:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Fee is $ 1 at The Center on Bank Rd.
February 12 -- Valentine Party -- Wear Pink!
Wear your pink to celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, February
12th. Dig deep into your closet and you may win a prize for the most
outlandish pink outfit.
After lunch, tap your toes to live music.
Join in the fun and festivities! Always good food and great friends."
February 10 and 24 -- Writing for Fun
Myrla Dean leads this workshop from 1-3 p.m. on two Wednesdays, FREE at the Senior Center on Bank Road.
February 17 & March 3-- Poetry Workshop
Facilitated by Mel Michaels, owner of the Stranger
than Fiction book store and featuring all kinds of poetry. FREE, 1-3 p.m. on two Wednesdays at The Center on Bank Road.
UPCOMING-February 27
Donations for The Center's major fundraiser, the Annual Dinner & Auction, will be gratefully received at The Center on Bank Road,
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9AM to 3 PM. Thanks!
Enhance Fitness -- Exercises for people 55 and better
Mo Brule and Mary Beth MacCauley will begin a
new series of exercises for adults 55 and older Friday, Feb. 12. Fees
are $35 for Senior Center members and $42 for nonmembers for 15
one-hour sessions Classes take place at 8:45 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. at
the Ober Park building. Sign up at the center on Bank Road.
Every Friday -- Gourmet Luncheon, Just $3.50!
Reservations are strongly recommended for these special 'guest chef' luncheons. Call the center, 463-5173
Thanks to a generous donation, scholarships for the cost are available to adults 55 and better.
Need Transportation to Medical Appointments?
Call Senior Services Volunteer Transportation at 448-5740
Here are some guidelines to help it work for you:
- Schedule off-island appointments no earlier than 10A and be sure the appointment ends by 2:30P
- Contact the Volunteer Transportation office on Wednesday before your appointment or sooner to schedule a ride.
Wellness Resources
Working with The Center
Footcare @ Vashon Community Care Center 567-4421
Meals on Wheels Tuesdays at 9:30A 463-5173
Neighborhood Legal Clinic 1st Thursday each Month
Call M-F morning for appointment 267-7070
Senior Information & Assistance 448-3110
Senior Rights Assistance 448-5720
Humane Society - Pet Food 463-5173
Benefit Check Up 1-888-435-3377
ACCESS Bus Transportation 205-5000