Archive 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017 5:30 PM Shutte St James Christmas Readings and Carols with Choirs and Orchestra Monday, December 11, 2017
6 PM Rock n Roll Bingo Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9 AM Shuttle Washington State Governor's Mansion Private Holiday Tour, Olympia Monday, December 4, 2017 2pm – 4pm 33rd Annual Senior Holiday Party - Free Sheraton Hotel, 1400 6th Ave | Seattle, WA 98101 | 2nd floor grand ballroom Hundreds of senior citizens from Seattle-area senior homes and centers will put on their dancing shoes and holiday finest for an afternoon of dancing, socializing, refreshments and holiday cheer for the 33rd annual Senior Holiday Party hosted at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Party-goers will be treated to cookies and cake, as they take to two dance floors to show off their ballroom and line dancing. A DJ, raffle drawing, and caricature artist will be on-hand to create personalized portraits! For more information, please call the Sheraton Hotel directly at the number below. Cost: FREE Number: 206-621-9000; press “0” for operator Friday, December 1, 2017 1 PM Shuttle Lunch - Puerto Vallarta Friday, December 1, 2017 5PM Shuttle Maple Valley Ensemble Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 4 PM B Building AG Resident-Manager Meeting Wednesday, November 29, 2017
6-7pm Disaster Preparedness: The Basics Registration Free West Seattle Branch Library Sunday, Nov 19, 2017 4 PM B Building Community Room Arrowhead Gardens Annual Resident Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, Nov 20, 2017 2:30 PM B Building Community Room Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness Presented by AGRC Disaster Committee PA system requested Recording scheduled for podcasting on TheGardensGazette.org Upcoming AGRC Election Timetable:
Candidate Statements:
Updated 11/12/2017 Saturday, Nov 11, 2017
Noon B Building Veteran's Day Recognition and Reception Wednesday, November 8, 2017
1PM in C Building Sunroom Damsel in Defense Presentation. Simple self defense tools made for women and family. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 10 AM Shuttle Tacoma Antique Mall Facebook | Yelp Lunch at the Poodle Dog Sunday, October 29, 2017
10am to 2pm in the Alaska Junction 6th Annual Alaska Junction Harvest Festival FREE, fun and family arts, crafts and game booths. Join the Seattle Police Department and the SW precinct community at the 6th annual West Seattle Harvest Fest this Sunday!. Crime Prevention Coordinator Jennifer Burbridge, Seattle Police Department. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4 PM Shuttle Social Time - Olive Garden Saturday, October 21, 2017 3:30 PM B Building Residents with walkers and wheelchairs and their parties will be seated first. 4 PM Dinner Served 5 PM Dessert Served Ginger Beer (non alcoholic) Diet and Regular Pop All-Beef German Bratwurst (Vegetarian Option is Available) Hot Rolls German Potato Salad Red Cabbage Apple Strudel with Ice Cream Sign up in the "Activities" Binder. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4 PM Shuttle Social Time - Twin Peaks
Sunday, October 15, 2017 9:30 AM Shuttle Lunch - Applebee's in Silverdale + Navy Band Concert at Naval Museum, Keyport Woodwind Trio & Clarinet Trio Saturday, October 14, 2017
6:30 PM Shuttle Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall (limited seating) One of the world’s truly great violinists makes a rare visit to perform Schumann’s Violin Concerto, a work of angelic beauty. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads Mendelssohn’s ode to Italy. Friday, October 13, 2017 5:30 PM Shuttle Des Moines - Beach Park Concerts (7:00-8:30 PM) Seattle Symphony The Seattle Symphony plays chamber music by Alexandra Gardner and Beethoven! Join musicians from the Seattle Symphony as they perform Composer in Residence Alexandra Gardner’s String Quartet, Coyote Turns, paired with Beethoven’s celebrated Septet in E-flat major, bringing together mysticism and symbolism, as well as playfulness and creative spirit across time and space. Wednesday, October 11, 2017
3:45 PM - B Building Community Room AGRC Wellness Project presents Heart Health for Seniors Seminar/Workshop by Katie Mahan of Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group Next seminar: November 1, 2017 Wednesday, October 11, 2017
9131 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98136 Map Meetings | All Events CANCELLED
Sunday, October 8, 2017 4 PM - C Building Sun Room Arrowhead Gardens Sunday Afternoon Tea Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7 pm
North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting North Highline Fire Station at 1243 SW 112th Street in White Center (Parking and Entrance are in the Back of the Station) Join NHUAC, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Sheriff John Urquhart, Senior Deputy County Executive Fred Jarrett, and Seattle’s Director of Homelessness, George Scarola, in what is sure to be an important conversation about homelessness on Myers Way. Wednesday October 4, 2017 2:30 PM B Building Seattle Police Community Meeting Light Refreshments Audio Recording Scheduled Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10 AM - B Building Community Room AG Wellness Fair ** Cancelled ** Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10 AM - B Building Arts & Crafts Room Vaccination Clinic Sunday, September 10, 2017 4 PM - C Building Sun Room Arrowhead Gardens Sunday Afternoon Tea Saturday, August 26, 2017
Noon to 6 PM 11th Annual Duwamish River Festival Duwamish Waterway Park 7900 10th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 ------ ------ On the day of the festival Free Angle Parking: Silver Bay Lodging 7760 8th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 Ram Mounts 8410 Dallas Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 ----- Lucha Libre will be making a guest appearance at the end of the Festival! Quick Bus Ride: Catch the 60 bus to Broadway (east bound), get off at 8th and Cloverdale (Library);walk east to 10th and turn left (north), four blocks to Neighborhood Center (and senior center), continue one block to Park and a fun, fun, fun time (noon to 6:00), or carpool. Wednesday August 23, 2017
5:30 PM Shuttle Des Moines - Beach Park Concerts (7:00-8:30 PM) Mantra Santana Tribute Band Wednesday August 16, 2017
5:30 PM Shuttle Des Moines - Beach Park Concerts (7:00-8:30 PM) Cherry, Cherry - Neil Diamond Tribute Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 11am-3pm
Seattle Police Foundation SW Precinct Annual Community Picnic Delridge Community Center 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA 98106 Friday, August 11, 2017
11 AM Shuttle Lunch - Elliott Bay Brewing KZOK Sarah Brew Tour: Elliot Bay Brewing
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 6 – 9pm
Disaster Skills: Basic Aid Hiawatha Community Center 2700 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 Google map Thursday July 6, 2017
4:45 PM Shuttle Wings of Flight = Wings Over Washington ? or does it mean Museum of Flight ? Go anyway for the surprise. Sunday, July 2, 2017 - Noon to 7PM Fundraising Concert for Camp Second Chance Read about benefit concert on Facebook and Real Change News The event is free (no tickets or registration required), but donations will be accepted at the concert or online. The event is potluck: Bring a dish to share and get to know the residents of this unique neighborhood. Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 2 PM - 5 PM Activity Book Sign-ups End June 18th. Bingo Blow-Out Party Building B Community Room No Buy-In, Sponsored by SHAG 10 Regular games, 2 winners/game, Prizes $15 gift cards One Blackout, 2 winners, $30 gift card each Finger food and fellowship Questions: Call Patti (see resident directory, last four phone numbers are 0539) Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 5:30 PM
Rainbow Bingo South Park Senior Center (Provide your own transportation.) Monday, May 29, 2017 - Noon Honoring veterans at Arrowhead Gardens Meet in front of B Building Walk with Boy Scouts to flag pole on Olson Place followed by a reception in B Building Community Room where there will a flower ceremony and stories followed by cake and ice cream. Wear a military uniform if you have one. Friday, May 26, 2017 2PM - 7PM Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold office hours Lisa Herbold will be at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon St) Friday May 26th from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The final meeting of the day will begin at 6:30 p.m. -- Hours are walk-in friendly, but if you would like to let Lisa know you’re coming in advance you can email her scheduler Alex Clardy ([email protected]). Wednesday, May 31, 2017 CANCELLED
9 AM Shuttle Day in Olympia and State Capital with Lunch Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Monday, May 15th, 2017 7:00 – 8:30 PM 3rd Community Conversation re Myers Way Homeless Encampment (Camp Second Chance) Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South Google image of North Pedestrian Gate Saturday, April 29, 2017 (8 PM)
7 PM Shuttle Northwest Symphony Orchestra Highline Performing Arts Center Wednesday, April 12, 6-8 PM, 2017 doors open at 5:30 p.m. Why Art Matters and a statement from the Office of Arts & Culture about proposed 2018 Federal Budget Youngstown Cultural Center 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 RSVP here |
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 4 PM Shuttle Olympia Park Lights Camp Second Chance holiday party
December 23, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 701 Myers Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 via West Seattle Blog The residents of Camp Second Chance are hosting a party and YOU are invited! Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and fun at Seattle’s friendliest authorized homeless encampment. ❖ We’ll provide: Cookies, coffee, tea, apple cider, and cocoa. ❖ Bring a potluck item: Finger foods and cookies to share, ❖ Or, bring items of warm clothing to donate: Coats, hats, gloves, socks, blankets, and sleeping bags. Come dance, listen, and sing under twinkling lights! Path With Art ’s house band, The Heuristics , will perform their signature combination of rock, blues, R&B, pop, soul, and funk. The Path with Art Singers will perform selections from their choral repertoire. Then, we’ll sing the afternoon away with Karaoke provided by JJ Stein from PwA. Join us for this celebration of the holidays in the company of newfound friends! This is a collaboration celebration! Co-hosts include: the residents of Camp Second Chance , neighbors and friends of the camp, Path With Art , the Low Income Housing Institute , Love Wins Love , and rumblecrash . Please carpool if you can and park north of the camp along Myers Way. The closest bus route is the #60, to Arrowhead Gardens, then walk up the hill to Camp, on the right/west side. Path with Art— www.pathwithart.org is a nonprofit that uses creative engagement to transform the lives of people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma. PwA will donate 20 silkscreen solar-powered lanterns lovingly created by their community to Camp Second Chance. Saturday, December 16, 2017 Noon B Building Community Room AG Christmas Choir Concert Cancelled Sunday, December 10, 2017 4 PM C Sunroom Sunday Afternoon Tea Saturday, December 9, 2017
5PM doors open 6PM dinner served 7PM games start South Park Senior Center Rainbow Bingo Fundraiser Register: spseniors.org Dinner included Theme: Winter Wonderland Costume contest prize Aunt Betty Malone will call bingo Monday, December 4, 2017 11:30 AM B Building Community Room Free Dental Van Qualifying Meeting with Mona Sanger Sign up in Activity Notebook before meeting Sunday, December 3, 2017 10 AM Shuttle Reindeer Festival Swansons Nursery Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:45 PM Shuttle Through the Eyes of a Child Christian Musical Sunday, November 26, 2017
6 PM - B Building Karaoke with Kami Monday, Nov 27, 2017
9:30 AM Shuttle Breakfast - Flap Jack's Thursday, November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving Friday, Nov 24, 2017 11 AM Shuttle Lunch - White Center Spaghetti and Pizza House Friday, November 17, 2017 9AM to 3PM Vote for AGRC Executive Board Candidates Absentee ballots are available November 13-16, 2017 Contact John Hosum Friday, Nov 17, 2017 11 AM Shuttle Lunch - Applebee's Saturday, Nov 18, 2017 10 AM B Building Community Rm Arrowhead Gardens Resident Craft Fair Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 4 PM Shuttle Happy Hour - Outback Steakhouse Sunday, Nov 12, 2017 4 PM C Sunroom Sunday Afternoon Tea Friday, Nov 10, 2017
B Building Community Room AG Veterans Appreciation Dinner Sign up in Activities Notebook Thursday Nov 2, 2017 4:45 PM Shuttle Wings of Flight Museum Thursday, Nov 2, 2017 1-2 PM Correction B Building Community Room Ask Comcast your questions. New cable boxes are being installed in each apartment. Comcast Basic Cable TV $45 Hi-speed Internet $45 up to 100Mbps download, up to 5Mbps download Both together $60 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11AM-1PM B Building Craft Room Vaccination Clinic Double strength flu shots are available See Wellness Project Binder for information. Contact Tom D. for questions. Friday, October 27, 2017 6:30 PM B Building Community Room AGRC General Meeting Candidates for 2018 AGRC Executive Board give statements.
Thursday, October 26, 2017 3 PM B Building Community Room Resident/Manager Forum Tuesday, October 24th, 2017, 6:30-8 PM West Seattle Block Watch Captains' Network Meets 4th Tuesdays at 6:30-8 PM Last meeting in 2017 is October 24th SW Police Precinct 2300 SW Webster Street, Seattle WA 98106 Map (at Delridge Ave SW, next to Home Depot) Guest speaker: Seattle City Councilmember, Lisa Herbold 6:00-6:30 Arrive early for light snacks; socialize while we set up! 6:30-7:00 Introductions, announcements. Update from SW Precinct. 7:00-8:00 District 1, Councilmember Lisa Herbold – Crime and safety discussion. 8:00-8:30 Feel free to stay after the meeting to continue your discussions. Everyone is welcome, even if you aren’t a Block Watch Captain! RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary to attend. You can contact us at [email protected]. --------------------------- For John's Oct-24 meeting notes see: Block Watch Meeting Oct-2017 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10 AM Shuttle A Day at Southcenter If you are still expecting to come to Saturday's Rainbow Bingo but haven't registered yet, please do so by midnight Friday.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
5 PM Doors Open 6 PM Dinner 7 PM Spooktacular Rainbow Bingo + Halloween Celebration Costume Contest / $50 Prize Tickets or donate: http://www.spseniors.org Book a table of 8 for more spookyness South Park Senior Center 8201 10th Ave S, Suite 4 Seattle WA 98108-4449 Friday, October 13, 2017 11 AM Shuttle Lunch - Old Spaghetti Factory Mayoral Candidate Events
PAST EVENTS
Friday, October 6, 2017 4 PM - B Building Community Room Come 15 Minutes Early Meet mayoral candidate Cary Moon Campaign Website Twitter @CarryMoon4Mayor Podcast posted Oct 7th Friday, September 29, 2017
4 PM - B Building Community Room Come 15 Minutes Early Meet mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan Campaign Website Twitter @JennyDurkan Podcast posted Sept 29th WATCH: Jenny Durkan, Cary Moon mayoral 90-minute debate 9/12 at Seattle University.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
10 AM Shuttle Museum of Science and Industry (MOHI) Free First Thursday includes: True Northwest The Seattle Journey and The Bezos Center for Innovation Yelp Photos Saturday, September 23, 2017
10 AM Shuttle Fishermen's Fall Festival (11 am - 6 pm ) Fishermen's Terminal 1900 W. Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119 4th Friday, September 22, 2017 6:30 PM B Building Community Room Arrowhead Gardens Resident Community General Meeting (Print calendar shows September 29)
Tuesday September 19, 2017 7pm - 8:30pm West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting SW Precinct community meeting room 2300 SW Webster St, Seattle, WA 98106 --- This meeting is open to everyone. The West Seattle Crime Prevention Council gives community members a chance to ask questions and to bring up community concerns to the leadership of the Seattle Police Department's Southwest Precinct (often including the Precinct Captain, Operations Lieutenant and Crime Prevention Coordinator). 15 year-old Derek was killed in Westcrest Park September 5, 2017 West Seattle Blog coverage: Here and Here. via Lisa Herbold: Derek Juarez-Lopez Support Fund Fri-Sat, September 8-9, 2017 South Lake Union Cider Summit Seattle Over 150 artisanal hard ciders from around the world. Ticket cost: $25-$45 (plus taxes & service charges) Wednesday, September 6, 2017 9 AM Shuttle Washington State Fair, Puyallup Free things to do at the Fair Monday, September 4, 2017 1-4 PM - B Building Arrowhead Gardens Labor Day Resident Picnic Tuesday, August 29, 2017 7-8:30PM Department of Neighborhoods Community Meeting South Park Neighborhood Center 8201 10th Avenue South Agenda Wednesday August 9, 2017
5:30 PM Shuttle Des Moines - Beach Park Concerts (7-8:30 PM) Alma y Azúcar (Soul and Sugar) Cuban and Jazz Sunday, August 6, 2017
1 PM Shuttle Shakespeare in the Park The Comedy Of Errors (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Discovery Park Wednesday August 2, 2017
5:30 PM Shuttle Des Moines - Beach Park Concerts (7-8:30 PM) BowieVision : David Bowie Tribute Band |