North King County Community Calendar
Published 8:47 am Thursday, February 28, 2008
Classes
Edmonds
Europe Through the Back Door classes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Italy. At Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: Free, but reservations required: 425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/seattle.
Fashion Design/Sewing Classes — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Rosemyrrh Sewing Academy offers hands-on sewing instruction and commercial pattern alteration. Free Consultation. 6 week sessions in downtown Edmonds at 320 Dayton St., Ste. 104. Advance registration necessary. Info: 425-775-2090.
Shoreline
Talk Time — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Want to learn English? This free class offers practice in English conversation for adults, at Parkwood Elementary (Portable 1), 1815 N. 155th St., Shoreline. Info: Maurea Maya, 800-870-1912.
For Seniors
Shoreline
Heart Healthy Dinners for Seniors — 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays: Seniors and guests are invited to enjoy nutritionally balanced meals at King County Housing’s Northridge Building #1, 1530 NE 177th, Shoreline. Cost: $3 donation suggested, ages 60-plus; $5.75 under age 60. Info: 206-727-6253.
Shoreline-LFP Senior Center (18560 First Ave. NE. #1, Shoreline; 206-365-1536) offers the following events and activities:
• Family Breakfast — 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11: Country Biscuits and Gravy (new menu addition), pancakes, French toast, sausage and ham. Cost: $4 adults, $3 children under 12. Reservations not required.
• Thursday Game Play Day — 1 p.m. weekdays: Bridge group meets in Exercise Room for contract bridge foursomes (donation: $1); 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Club meets in Craft Room, bring a board (donation: $1); 12:30 p.m., Pinochle in bridge room (donation: $1).
• Computer Learning Center: Intro to Computer and Windows 95/98; Beginning Microsoft Word; Internet and World Wide Web; and Personal Computer Instruction classes all start the first week of the month and meet once weekly for four weeks. Classes last 1.5 to 2 hours. Cost: $34 members, $39 non-members. Contact Bob Lohmeyer at the Senior Center to sign up.
• Meals on Wheels: Volunteers in the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park area deliver frozen meals to homebound seniors on Thursdays.
• Senior Connections: Are you a senior in need of assistance in your home? Could you use help with shopping or other simple chores? Volunteers are available to help. Contact Virginia Sanborn, 206-365-4848.
• Job Connections: If you’re looking for someone to do household repairs/work or maybe you’re looking for a part-time job, volunteer Mike Speyer is available 9 a.m. to noon Fridays to register workers with the program or to provide referrals for those seeking workers. Call 206-365-1536.
• Center Thrift Shop: Open five days a week, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. New greeting cards at 40 cents and up.
Bothell
Northshore Senior Center (10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441) offers the following events and activities:
• New Year’s Day Party — 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1: Snacks, games, football on the big screen. Bring your favorite board game. Sign up now. Free.
• Ballroom dance — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays: Dancing with live music in the Multipurpose Room. Cost: $3 member/$4 nonmember.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood Senior Center (Scriber Square Shopping Center, 5800 198th St. SW.; 425-744-6464) offers the following events and activities:
• Kwanzaa Celebration — 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29: Traditional lunch; noon program with speaker Phyllis Beaumonte. Cost: $2. Register.
• New Year’s Eve Card Tournament — 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31: Play bridge or pinochle, enjoy refreshments and celebrate another year. Sign up required.
Edmonds
South County Senior Center (220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555) offers the following events and activities:
• Senior Lunch — Noon Mondays-Fridays: Seniors 60 &over enjoy hot meals and community. Reservations recommended; reserve by noon Monday for that week’s desired date. Cost: $2 suggested donation.
Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Senior Group (5605 235th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-2407) offers the following events and activities:
• Senior Social at Recreation Pavilion — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays: NEW — Various activities including bridge, wellness day, casino day, popcorn &picture show, plus senior water fitness games &exercise, “Silver Sneakers” exercise program.
• Senior Lunch — noon Wednesdays: By reservation (call by previous Monday). Cost: $4.
In Church
Shoreline
Bible Study Class — 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays: Meets in the Ronald Room (southeast corner classroom) at Shoreline Conference Center, 185th &First NE. Classes are open to all. Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).
Concerned Women for America — 1-3 p.m. last Fridays: The Shoreline Chapter meets at the chapel at Cristwood, 350 N. 190th St., for prayer for the community, state and nation. Info: 206-542-0999.
Lake Forest Park
Coffee Break Bible Study — 9:25-11 a.m. Wednesdays: Interfaith Bible study group meets at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE. Story hour for children ages 3-5 and nursery for infants-age 3. Info: Barb, 206-364-1333 or Jan, 206-362-8783.
Singles
Lynnwood
Creation Station singles night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. 1st Saturdays: Single adults ages 30 and older meet in a safe and fun environment at Creation Station, 19511 64th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $16.99 per person, includes light refreshments and activities. Limited to 40. Reservations required: 425-775-7959.
Mukilteo Singles — 10 a.m. Saturdays: Social group for singles age 40 or older meets at Elmer’s Restaurant, 3411 184th SW Lynnwood. Casual dining Tuesdays at various area restaurants, potluck, movies and other events. Info: twinkletooes@hotmail.com or 425-327-1956.
Nonsmoking Single 60s Plus: Meet other singles for social activities, potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays, dining out. Info: 425-742-7762.
Singletonians: Potlucks, weekend trips, dine-outs, theater trips, card games and other activities for men and women ages 50 and older. Info: 425-776-8903.
Shoreline
Shoreline Singles — 10 a.m. 2nd Saturdays: Meets for breakfast and socializing at Denny’s, 155th &Aurora; 5 p.m. 4th Sundays, meets for dinner at various local restaurants. Info: Alfredia Kennedy, 206-362-1397 (before 9 p.m. only).
50 Plus Singles — 6:30 p.m. 2nd &4th Wednesdays: Meets for dinner &socializing at Denny’s Restaurant, Aurora Ave. N. &N. 155th St., Shoreline. Group also meets for dances, walks, theater, potlucks and other activities. Info: 206-284-7473, 206-282-9017 or visit www .50plussingles.homestead. com.
Museum Exhibits
Edmonds
Edmonds Historical Museum —through Feb. 2004: “Old Tyme Base Ball in Snohomish County” exhibit; ongoing exhibits, “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage.” 118 Fifth Ave. N. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Suggested donation: $2 adults, $1 children. Info: 425-774-0900.
Shoreline
Shoreline Historical Museum current exhibits: “At Home in Shoreline — Decorated for the Holidays”; Puget Sound Antique Radio Exhibit; “Judge James T. Ronald”; “Shore to Shore and Line to Line: Linking the Community”; “Tracy Owen Country Store and Farmyard.” Opening Feb. 21, 2004: “Northwest King County Rocks: The Music Industry from Shore to Line.” 749 N. 175th. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: 206-542-7111.
Public Dances
Edmonds
Checkerboard Squares Dance Club — 7:30-11 p.m. 2nd &4th Saturdays: Hosts dances at the Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning dance classes. Info: 425-335-4671 or 206-533-6069.
Lynnwood
Square dance lessons — 7:30 p.m. 1st Fridays: Learn to square dance in four weeks at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., off Hwy. 99 at 148th, Lynnwood. Info: 425-743-7793, 425-258-2165.
Whirlybirds Square Dance Club — 7:30 p.m. 3rd Saturdays: Dance lessons at The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood. Hearing enhancement available. Info: 425-258-2165.
Shoreline
Hula Lessons — 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays &Thursdays: Halau Hula O Napualani and Aloha Island Treasures, 17034 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, offer lessons in the traditional Hawaiian dance. First lesson free. Register: 206-365-0477.
Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club — 7-10 p.m. 1st &3rd Sundays: Mainstream dances for singles and couples at the Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th &Linden Ave. N., Shoreline. Info: Ken, 425-673-0858.
