New And Out of the Ordinary Programs at Shoreline-LFP Senior Center in March

WHAT: Print Making Workshop - In this class we will learn about the history of printmaking, tools and techniques. We will make the artworks inspired by the Pacific North West flora. Additionally, each participant will create their own stamp. This is a hands-on class. All the materials provided, no previous experience required. [The attached image is an example for the Printmaking class by the instructor, Nataliya Zigelboym]

WHEN: 03/27 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

COST: Members: $30 NonMembers: $35

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536

WHAT: Acrylic Painting Workshop – Local Artist Theresa Williams will lead you step-by-step through the process of painting your personalized version of our NW tulip field.

WHEN: 3/16 12:30 - 2:30pm

COST: Members: $30 NonMembers: $35

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536

WHAT: Memoir Writing Group - We’ve all got a lifetime of stories. Join Arlene every 1st and 3rd Thursday to work on and share your short memoirs. Practice preserving your memories in writing with this supportive and encouraging group! - - If you've written any short memoir pieces, you are encouraged to bring them to share with the group!

WHEN: 3/5 3/19 4/2 4/16 from 10:00 - 11:30am

COST: Per Class - Members $4 - NonMembers $8

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536

WHAT: Budgeting and Retirement Basics - As advancements in medicine and technology have increased the average life expectancy in the US, our retirement nest egg needs to reflect these changes. Add to that the increasing cost of living, and it gets harder to make ends meet. Join Nathan Spiecker, Financial Educator from the WA State Department of Financial Institutions, for a presentation on budgeting and retirement basics. We will cover budgeting and saving strategies, how to prepare for retirement, and what resources are available in our local area that can help as we look for ways to economize our lifestyle.

WHEN: March 11 from 1:00 - 2:30pm

COST: Free

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536

WHAT: Bar Stories Legacy Program - Pull up a chair and share your story—it's waiting to be told! The Legacy Project is a relaxed, meaningful storytelling even that brings people together to share stories from their lives. No scripts, no pressure, and no storytelling experience needed—just an open space to speak, listen and connect in a conversational style. The only rule is kindness and respect.

Every storyteller receives a free professional recording of their performance.

WHEN: March 25 from 1:00 - 3:00pm

COST: Free

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536

WHAT: Anxiety Toolkit - There are many reasons why anxiety can increase as we age, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by worry, discomfort, and sleepless nights. There is no ‘quick fix’ but there are many tools that we can use to calm both the body and the mind.

Join us for a practical conversation about anxiety! In this workshop, we will explore why specific anxiety reduction techniques work for specific types of anxiety. We will also spend a good amount of time practicing these skills together.

WHEN: March 6 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

COST: Free

LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center (206) 365 1536