CALENDAR UPDATE:
Thanksgiving Meal rescheduled from Saturday November 29
to Sunday November 30 at 2PM
Sign Up Required
The Community Room was reserved by a resident for 11/29.
Thanksgiving Meal rescheduled from Saturday November 29
to Sunday November 30 at 2PM
Sign Up Required
The Community Room was reserved by a resident for 11/29.
With the holiday season approaching, many will encounter challenging conversations with friends or family who hold different views at their annual gatherings.
Learn more about the roots of this polarization — and how to navigate these tough conversations — with Alexandros Efstratiou and Madeline Jalbert, two researchers at the Center for an Informed Public (CIP) who study these issues closely. https://www.cip.uw.edu/
Learn more about the roots of this polarization — and how to navigate these tough conversations — with Alexandros Efstratiou and Madeline Jalbert, two researchers at the Center for an Informed Public (CIP) who study these issues closely. https://www.cip.uw.edu/
November Movie Schedule: Saturdays 7PM
- The Sixth Sense (1999) > Saturday Nov 1 (spoiler alert)
- The Hurt Locker (2009) > Saturday Nov 8
- The Irishman (2019) > Saturday Nov 15
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) > Saturday Nov 22
- Sister Act (1992) > Saturday Nov 29
PBS Presentation
The American Revolution
Directed by Ken Burns
Nov 16 - 21 - Six consecutive nights
8 - 10 PM in the Movie Room, B Building
The American Revolution
Directed by Ken Burns
Nov 16 - 21 - Six consecutive nights
8 - 10 PM in the Movie Room, B Building
Posted 11-01-2025 on The Gardens Gazette
AGRC General Meeting 10-24-2025
Recordings & Documents are on Dropbox.com
Video | Audio | Agenda | Minutes
Recordings & Documents are on Dropbox.com
Video | Audio | Agenda | Minutes
Past AGRC Meetings & Events: Video, Audio, & Minutes
A notebook with meeting minutes is in the B Craft Room
A notebook with meeting minutes is in the B Craft Room
Posted 11-01-2025 on The Gardens Gazette
4th Tenant Roundtable
Wed 11-19-2025 in C Sunroom
Audio will be recorded
Wed 11-19-2025 in C Sunroom
Audio will be recorded
Posted 10/5/2025
Save Traditional Medicare stop WISeR
Tell your Congress critter to sign onto House Resolution 701
Washington state is one of 6 states that will be part of a federal pilot project to require prior authorization for several medical procedures under Traditional Medicare, which currently does not require prior authorizations.
Tell your Congress critter to sign onto House Resolution 701
Washington state is one of 6 states that will be part of a federal pilot project to require prior authorization for several medical procedures under Traditional Medicare, which currently does not require prior authorizations.
Trump wants to insert private AI companies between seniors on Medicare and their doctors—with prior authorization creating delays and denials in getting the care you need. This is an effort to cut Medicare benefits for seniors. I’ll be fighting to block this every way I can.
— Senator Patty Murray (@murray.senate.gov) September 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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PSARA (Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action) has just launched a campaign to stop a RFK Jr. pilot project to allow another path to healthcare privatization called 'prior authorization into Traditional Medicare' and WA state is one of six states chosen for this “honor.”
We have until Jan. 1 2026 to stop it. The Trump/Kennedy administration plans to attack original Medicare beneficiaries in Washington with the WISeR pilot program. WISeR expands prior authorization in Original Medicare using artificial intelligence (AI) to decide if medical procedures recommended by your provider will be covered by Medicare. Private AI companies that contract with Medicare will profit more by denying care.
PSARA is doing outreach with our Federal electeds and talking with our Insurance Commissioner and others. Officers from PSARA will be sharing with our membership this important and informative work they are undertaking so we can learn more about what is coming out of the current administration's healthcare policies, how it will affect millions of Washingtonians, and what we can do to stop the potential devastation coming our way!
We have until Jan. 1 2026 to stop it. The Trump/Kennedy administration plans to attack original Medicare beneficiaries in Washington with the WISeR pilot program. WISeR expands prior authorization in Original Medicare using artificial intelligence (AI) to decide if medical procedures recommended by your provider will be covered by Medicare. Private AI companies that contract with Medicare will profit more by denying care.
PSARA is doing outreach with our Federal electeds and talking with our Insurance Commissioner and others. Officers from PSARA will be sharing with our membership this important and informative work they are undertaking so we can learn more about what is coming out of the current administration's healthcare policies, how it will affect millions of Washingtonians, and what we can do to stop the potential devastation coming our way!
Posted 10-01-2025 on The Gardens Gazette
Schedule an in person one-on-one appointment
with Antony and Josh in the AGRC Wellness Notebook.
with Antony and Josh in the AGRC Wellness Notebook.
See also
Seattle Latino Film Festival from October 10th -17th is a presentation of a wide selection of 64 films between feature narrative, documentaries, short narrative and animation from twenty countries based in Columbia City. https://slff.org
This is Hispanic Heritage Month.
This is Hispanic Heritage Month.
SHADOW GOVERNMENT 101: SAVING DEMOCRACY
COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATES TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SERVICES DENIED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATES TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SERVICES DENIED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Posted 9/23/2025
Xfinity Presentation
New Cable-TV & Internet-WiFi Services
At Arrowhead Gardens
Audio recording is from 9-17-2029
In the B Community Room
Q&A starts at 9 minutes
New Cable-TV & Internet-WiFi Services
At Arrowhead Gardens
Audio recording is from 9-17-2029
In the B Community Room
Q&A starts at 9 minutes
You also play the audio recording on Dropbox
- Current Combo (Cable + Internet) Subscribers: Automatically upgraded at no change in cost — still $65/month, payable with rent. Other addon features will be paid to Comcast by you.
- Cable-Only or Internet-Only Subscribers: ➡ You must switch to the new combined package. Please sign up with your on-site management team.
- If you want Premium Channels or Faster Speeds, contact Comcast directly to customize your service.
- Xfinity Internet Essentials is NOT part of the package.
- An installation schedule will be provided in advance.
- There will be 48-hour notice.
- Installations will take about 2 days per building.
- You can opt in or out at any time -> notify the office. You should have already received an office form to Opt In/Out at your apartment.
- New Xfinity Gateway combines and replaces both your cable box and your router/modem and will be attached to the wall -- furniture needs to be moved away from wall. The existing white boxes on the walls will be removed and replaced with the gateways.
- Gateways are provided at no charge.
- Gateways will be mounted on the wall where there are wall coax connections & AC power outlets. Move furniture away from the wall.
- Gateways have 2 ethernet jacks.
- Connection from the Gateway to your TV will be with an HDMI cable, not a coax cable.
- Installers will be accompanied by office personnel.
- Fees are prorated based on time of installation.
- Bulk Account phone number will remain the same.
- Installations will not affect neighbors' apartments.
- You can NOT subscribe to AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon for Internet access over Xfinity equipment. (Check with your preferred cellular provider for their 5G Home Internet Plans. Here is the one for T-Mobile. Caveat: 5G has not been fully deployed in our vicinity.)
- Installations start at the end of September 2025.
- For more information, contact the Arrowhead Gardens Office
Xfinity Channel Lineup - May 2025.pdf
Modem vs Router - What's the difference?
Check Your WiFi Speed at Fast.com
Posted 4/30/2025 Updates 8/24/2025; 8/30/3035 on The Gardens Gazette
Upcoming WEBINARS
SAL Seattle Arts and Lectures: In person and Streaming
- What you can pay tickets, $7 minimum. These tickets go fast. Book ASAP.
- Events Page: https://lectures.org/events/
Road Scholar Lectures from around the world: $0 to $25
Posted 8/29/2025
Medicare Advantage Plans Are Leaving in 2026 ‐ 1M+ Seniors Impacted
If your insurance company is dropping your Medicare Advantage Plan, this is a deep dive into your options and timelines.
See Also
Posted 8-26-25 on The Gardens Gazette
Arrowhead Residents Met with the Community Manager
and Saela Pest Control Contractors on 8-25-2025
Separate audio recordings are on Dropbox
Recordings were edited to remove off-mic stretches and various distractions.
and Saela Pest Control Contractors on 8-25-2025
Separate audio recordings are on Dropbox
Recordings were edited to remove off-mic stretches and various distractions.
Audio recording of presentation by 'TJ', Community Manager
Meeting was held 12:15pm to 1pm in a packed B Building Community Room.
TJ gave responses to three written concerns submitted by residents: 1) Garbage & trash accumulation; 2) Old furniture in common areas; 3) Bedbug treatments. Part of the problem with garbage accumulation is SPU has missed scheduled pickups. Another problem is parked vehicles blocking the dumpsters on Meyers Way South. (If you see vehicles blocking dumpsters, report it with Find It, Fix It mobile app and notify the office.)
TJ took questions from residents for the remainder of the hour on a wide range of issues.
Submit your concerns with the Community Cards located in the B Building lobby. Deposit cards in the rent deposit box to the left of the B Building entrance. TJ will choose three issues for the next manager presentation to be held in October.
Meeting was held 12:15pm to 1pm in a packed B Building Community Room.
TJ gave responses to three written concerns submitted by residents: 1) Garbage & trash accumulation; 2) Old furniture in common areas; 3) Bedbug treatments. Part of the problem with garbage accumulation is SPU has missed scheduled pickups. Another problem is parked vehicles blocking the dumpsters on Meyers Way South. (If you see vehicles blocking dumpsters, report it with Find It, Fix It mobile app and notify the office.)
TJ took questions from residents for the remainder of the hour on a wide range of issues.
Submit your concerns with the Community Cards located in the B Building lobby. Deposit cards in the rent deposit box to the left of the B Building entrance. TJ will choose three issues for the next manager presentation to be held in October.
Audio recording of presentation by Saela Pest Control Contractors
Dennis -- Saela entomologist -- gave an in-depth description of the life cycles and habits of bedbugs and cockroaches; how to avoid infestation; and what to expect with the treatment procedures. Next, Dennis and Scot answered several lengthy questions from residents. The meeting ran from 1pm to 3pm.
Dennis -- Saela entomologist -- gave an in-depth description of the life cycles and habits of bedbugs and cockroaches; how to avoid infestation; and what to expect with the treatment procedures. Next, Dennis and Scot answered several lengthy questions from residents. The meeting ran from 1pm to 3pm.
Food Bank is available to all residents at Arrowhead Gardens
2nd & 4th Thursdays 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Staffed by resident volunteers.
Located in D Building vacant corner office.
2nd & 4th Thursdays 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Staffed by resident volunteers.
Located in D Building vacant corner office.
Posted 7-3-2025 on The Gardens Gazette
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Projected Medicare Sequestration - $490 billion over the next ten years, starting in the next fiscal year that begins in October.
Because of a statutory requirement to automatically impose budget cuts when legislation increases the deficit, the Big Beautiful Bill would require automatic sequestration cuts across the board, something that has been confirmed by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) but has been largely absent from the debate over the bill. Medicare is one of the programs that will face the axe, and the damage sums to $490 billion over the next ten years, starting in the next fiscal year that begins in October. While many of the safety-net cuts in the bill are delayed to help Republicans with their re-election campaigns, the Medicare cuts must begin next year.
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Posted 7-2-2025 on The Gardens Gazette
“Super agers” are people who live well into their 80s without developing chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular issues. What can we learn from them to promote healthier, longer lives?
Guests Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist, scientist and author. Chair of the Department of Translational Medicine at Scripps Research. Author of: Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.
Guests Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist, scientist and author. Chair of the Department of Translational Medicine at Scripps Research. Author of: Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.
2/28/2025 revised 5/12/2025 on The Gardens Gazette
Disaster Prep Webinar by Ann Forrest -- 7 Sessions
(All class documents and links are uploaded.)
Class overview is HERE.
7 Class Videos are online on YouTube Playlist
All class documents are linked HERE
Additional Resources are linked at LinkTree
Disaster Prep Webinar by Ann Forrest -- 7 Sessions
(All class documents and links are uploaded.)
Class overview is HERE.
7 Class Videos are online on YouTube Playlist
All class documents are linked HERE
Additional Resources are linked at LinkTree
DISASTER PREP CLASSES - JAN-FEB 2025 posted 12-14-2024
Disaster Prep Webinars will be
shown on Craft Room TV @ 7PM.
Jan 8,15,22,29 & Feb 5,19,16
If you prefer, you can sign up and watch webinars at home.
shown on Craft Room TV @ 7PM.
Jan 8,15,22,29 & Feb 5,19,16
If you prefer, you can sign up and watch webinars at home.
Ann Forrest <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
is offering Online Disaster Prep classes - Jan-Feb 2025
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/eUgKYTP
> https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1012045816068/false#/invitation
Disaster Preparedness classes
Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 7:30pm
Jan 8 - Seattle's hazards and why we prepare.
Jan 15 - Prepping for a long power outage
Jan 22 - Drinking water is super important in disasters - UPDATED GUIDANCE
Jan 29 - Managing utilities after a disaster - and - Sanitation
Feb 5 - Communicating after a quake - and - Making a "Get Home" bag
Feb 12 - NO CLASS (we all get a break...)
Feb 19 - Making a Plan - and - Early earthquake warning systems
Feb 26 - Organized Communities: Seattle's Emergency Hubs
- Signing up just once will get you on the list to receive handouts and attend all classes.
- The Zoom link will be the same for ALL classes.
Mark your calendar for every Wednesday night 7pm between
January 8th and February 26th (minus Feb 12th)
If you have to miss a session, no worries.
Classes are recorded and a link to the YouTube video is sent out a day or so after class.
DISASTER PREP RESOURCES Posted 12/14/2024
Disaster Prep Resources:
Emergency Hubs
Seattle Hub leader Ann Forrest introduces Hub System to San Jose volunteers
https://seattleemergencyhubs.org/
http://westseattlebeprepared.org/
TheGardensGazette.org
READY.GOV https://www.ready.gov/plan
AARP PDF Emergency Prep Guide
CDC: Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply
CDC: Making Water Safe in an Emergency
Emergency Hubs
Seattle Hub leader Ann Forrest introduces Hub System to San Jose volunteers
https://seattleemergencyhubs.org/
http://westseattlebeprepared.org/
TheGardensGazette.org
- Search 'disaster' https://www.thegardensgazette.org/apps/search?q=disaster
- Search 'emergency' https://www.thegardensgazette.org/apps/search?q=emergency
- 2024 Classes https://www.thegardensgazette.org/disaster-prep-classes.html
- View Emergency Checklists on Google Drive https://tinyurl.com/agrc-check-lists
- First Aid Kits: are available in A,C,D Building Sunrooms for Emergencies.
READY.GOV https://www.ready.gov/plan
AARP PDF Emergency Prep Guide
CDC: Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply
CDC: Making Water Safe in an Emergency
Updated 10-13-2024 on The Gardens Gazette
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