Clubs & Interests: Senior Socials, Needle Arts, Written Arts, Animals

Published 1:30 am Monday, June 19, 2017

SENIORS

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, breakfast: A friendship breakfast group for singles age 60 and older meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. More info: 425-374-3203.

NEEDLE ARTS

Knitting, Everett: The Knitwits and Happy Hookers meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Yarn donations welcome. Many things the group makes are donated to community causes. More info: Bobby Neason, 425-303-2516.

Knitting, Everett: A Crochet and Knit Club meets at 1 p.m. first Sundays and 6 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way. All ages. Beginners, bring a ball or skein of plain 3- or 4-ply yarn and a J or H crochet hook or size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles. More info: 425-257-8520.

Knitting, Everett: A group of knitters and crocheters meets 10 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., to work on charitable projects. All are welcome. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.org.

Knitting, Monroe: A knit and crochet group meets 9 a.m. Mondays at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Work on current projects or start new ones with other “yarn and braiding rug enthusiasts.” More info: 360-794-6359.

Knitting, Mukilteo: Meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All skill levels welcome. Beginners, bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Knitting, Snohomish: The Snohomish Knitters Guild meets 7-9 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knitting group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. Main program at 7 p.m. More info: www.snohomishknittersguild.org.

Knitting, Stanwood: The North Sound Knitters Guild meets 6-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Guest speakers, charitable projects and more. More info: Milly, 360-387-9611.

Quilting, Everett: The Everett Quilt Guild meets 6-8 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Quality Sewing, 10121 Evergreen Way. Charitable projects, socialization and education. More info: everettquiltguild@gmail.com.

Quilting, Marysville: The All in Stitches Guild meets 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays. Fun and educational; charitable projects. Check website for location. More info: www.allinstitcheswa.org.

Quilting, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters meets 6:45 p.m. third Tuesdays (except December), normally at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The June 20 meeting with Hoffman Batiks representative Erin Pratt will be at Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way. A $5 donation is appreciated. More info: www.mlquilters.org.

Quilting, Snohomish: The Busy Bee Quilters meets 12-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. third Thursdays (except December) at The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Special programs, speakers, charitable work and more. More info: www.busybeequilters.com.

Smocking: The Northwest Smocking Arts Guild meets 5 p.m. first Mondays (except holidays) in the education room at Hobby Lobby, 10011 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: Charlotte Trayer, clt22409@yahoo.com.

Spinners Guild: Valley Spinners Guild meets 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. More info: valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.

WRITTEN ARTS

Writers, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group meets 7 p.m. first and third Mondays at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, 4902 76th St. SW. “You write it, we’ll read it. Support, critiques, encouragement.” More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

Writers, Evergreen Romance: Meets 11:30 a.m. third Saturdays at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. More info: www.evergreenrwa.org.

Writers, Snohomish: Writers’ Kickstart meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Haggen’s grocery cafe by the fireplace, 1301 Avenue D. Aspiring and experienced writers welcome. More info: www.writerskickstart.com.

ANIMALS

Beekeeping: Snohomish Youth Beekeeping Education meets 6-7:30 p.m. second Mondays (except December) at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Free community service group for ages 5-19 with hands-on educational activities about pollinators. Underserved and special needs groups encouraged. RSVP required one week before meeting. More info: snohoybe@gmail.com.

Dogs, Marysville: M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays (except July and December) at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. More info: Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285 or labuell@frontier.com, m-dog.org.

Other interest groups are listed throughout the month. Send calendar items to newstips@heraldnet.com.