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​Sign up for CPR Class
​on Monday July 27th at 2PM
​in Special Events Binder
Class presentation is by SFD Medic 2
​Sponsored by AGRC Emergency Committee
SHADOW GOVERNMENT 101: SAVING DEMOCRACY
COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATES TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SERVICES DENIED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
May 6, 2026
​As consolidation, layoffs, and deference to power continue to hollow out the corporate media, Jon is joined by Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of “Democracy Now!” and subject of the new documentary "STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!"
​Together, they examine which stories get told and why, discuss the bargain the media makes in trading truth for access, and explore the power ordinary people still possess to organize and fight back — even as attacks on our democracy intensify. 
Media For Truth, Not Profit w/ Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
.
​Posted: 4/16/2026 on TheGardensGazette.org
Community Manager Meeting With Residents
April 15, 2026 - 3PM to 4:16PM
Audio Recording / List of Fees & Fines 
Posted 3-19-2026
Arrowhead Gardens -- March 18, 2026

Community Manager-Resident Meeting

Dropbox: Audio Recording by John W
Dropbox: Minutes by Billie O.
You do not have to join or sign-in to Dropbox
If you have suggestions for the Arrowhead Property Manager, use the Mail Drop located outside and to the left of the B Building entrance. Suggestion forms are in the B lobby.
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
You also play the audio recording on Dropbox
  1. 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.
  2. Cable-Only or Internet-Only Subscribers: ➡ You must switch to the new combined package. Please sign up with your on-site management team.
  3. If you want Premium Channels or Faster Speeds, contact Comcast directly to customize your service.​
  4. Xfinity Internet Essentials is NOT part of the package.
  5. An installation schedule will be provided in advance.
  6. There will be 48-hour notice.
  7. Installations will take about 2 days per building.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Gateways are provided at no charge.
  11. Gateways will be mounted on the wall where there are wall coax connections & AC power outlets. Move furniture away from the wall.
  12. Gateways have 2 ethernet jacks.
  13. Connection from the Gateway to your TV will be with an HDMI cable, not a coax cable.
  14. Installers will be accompanied by office personnel.
  15. Fees are prorated based on time of installation.
  16. Bulk Account phone number will remain the same. 
  17. Installations will not affect neighbors' apartments.
  18. 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.)​
  19. Installations start at the end of September 2025. 
  20. 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 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
Kaiser-Permanente Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026
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.
     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.
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.
 Posted 7-3-2025 on The Gardens Gazette ​
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.
Posted 7-2-2025 on The Gardens Gazette 
On Point: The Secrets of Super Agers
“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.
Posted 10-01-2025 on The Gardens Gazette 
Medicare Presentation with Q&A
October 1, 2025
Listen to the audio recording on Dropbox
Schedule an in person one-on-one appointment
​with Antony and Josh in the AGRC Wellness Notebook. 
See also 
Medicare Advantage Plans
The Alphabet Soup of Medicare
Parts of Medicare
UW Webinar
Understanding & Navigating Political Divides
Wednesday Nov 5th
5-6 PM in B Community Room
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/
#NoKings
Posted 10/9/2025
No Kings Rally - Saturday October 18, 2025
Picture

NO KINGS WEST SEATTLE 11am-2pm

   West Seattle Indivisible



NO KINGS SEATTLE CENTER 12-4pm

   Seattle Indivisible

   Seattle Center map

   Seattle Center accessibility info page

RESOURCES
The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10/18
Protest Strategy: Managing the Optics
9 More Resources: One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine

Tips: Take a selfie stick for crowd shots. Have a meeting place after the protest, like a restaurant. Keep sign messages short and use thick letters.

If you would like to borrow walkie talkies (in case cell towers are saturated or you don't want to take your phone) contact John W. D424.
Posted 9/10/2025
Seattle Arts & Lectures: Webinars #1 & #2
In B Community Room at 7:30 PM

#1) Tuesday September 16th:
Speaker is Bill McKibben, Environmentalist
From the acclaimed environmentalist
comes a call to harness solar power and
rewrite our scientific, economic, and
political future. In Here Comes the Sun,
world-renowned author Bill McKibben tells
the story of our sudden spike in power
from the sun and wind.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
#2) Thursday September 18th:
Speaker is Arundhati Roy, Author
A raw and deeply moving memoir from the
legendary author of The God of Small Things
and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Mother
Mary Comes to Me traces the complex
relationship between Arundhati Roy and her
mother, Mary, a fierce and formidable force
who shaped Roy’s life both as a woman and a
writer.
Third webinar will be Friday September 26th: Jill Lepore, Historian
Posted 8-27-2025 on The Gardens Gazette 
3rd Tenant Roundtable
8-27-2025 in C Sunroom
Audio recording on Dropbox
Posted 8/9/2025
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS, PART 2 
Sign up In Wellness Notebook
MONDAY AUG 18 at 3:30 PM
B COMMUNITY ROOM
​
Watch for this poster as a reminder

    June 27, 2025 at Noon, the Community Manager (TJ) at Arrowhead Garden met with residents and introduced herself and her staff.

    TJ gave information about how she will keep residents informed about what is happening in the community. She will meet with residents every other month in a group forum.  She mentioned that activity cards can be put in the rent dropbox. After the video stopped, she went to each table for conversations.

    Meeting Video and Closed Caption are online. (Click the green links to view them. Video controls are located under the video.  Click the [box] in the lower right corner for full screen display. You do not have to join or login Dropbox to play the video or to read the closed caption text.)

Heat Alert Sunday June 8, 2025 10am to 10pm   See Heat Safety

MOBILIZE TO SAVE DEMOCRACY
Below you will find events and resources for saving democracy. - Look for dates in the accordion section titles

Download master list of resources on Dropbox:
    Media Tools for Democracy.pdf
April 5, 2025: Seattle Center - Hands Off! Seattle Fights Back
​
Our Demands
1. We demand an end to the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption of the Trump administration.
2. We demand an end to slashing federal funds for Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs working people rely on.
3. We demand an end to the attacks on immigrants, trans people, and other communities.

Time: Saturday, April 5 12 – 3pm PDT
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
About this event
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Seattle is fighting back.
They’re taking everything they can get their hands on—our healthcare, our data, our jobs, and our services—while daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.
🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're sending a clear message: Hands Off! 🚨
📍 Where: Seattle Center 📅 When: 12:00 p.m., April 5, 2025
This mass mobilization is our chance to tell the world that we will not stand by while our government and economy are ravaged for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are rallying to demand an end to the chaos and the looting of our nation.
Join us for an afternoon of: Rally & Protest Live Music & Art Speakers, including: Former Governor Jay Inslee U.S. House Representative Pramila Jayapal Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohammed And more!
Community Connections: Meet local organizations and learn about opportunities for volunteering, education, and mutual aid.
This event is about uniting Seattle’s defenders of democracy and includes activities for children and youth.
At Hands Off!, we are committed to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to engage peacefully and work to de-escalate any potential confrontations with those who disagree with our values.
The Hands Off Seattle event organizing coalition includes: Evergreen Resistance, Seattle Indivisible, West Seattle Indivisible, South End Indivisible, Wallingford Indivisible, North Seattle Progressives, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, and 50501. And we’re still growing!
For more information, visit HandsOff2025.com or EvergreenResistance.org.
more events pending
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 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.

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​ WA.GOV ​https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
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

​
Posted 1/3/2025
​King County Metro's Neighborhood Pop-Up: 
In-Person Neighborhood Pop-Up EVENT 
When: Wed Feb 19, 2025 1pm – 3pm (PST)
Where: 9200 2nd Ave SW Seattle WA 98106 - B Community Room

King County Metro Neighborhood Pop-up brings Metro information, 
ORCA card services and more to customers throughout King County.
  • During an in-person pop-up event, our Metro team will:
  •  Provide assistance with:
    • Getting a new Adult ORCA Card.
    • Getting a new Senior & Disabled Regional Reduced Fare Permit.
    • Replace lost or damaged cards.
    • Adding fare products and value to existing ORCA cards.
    • Provide guidance on how to best use an ORCA card.
  •  Answer questions about the regional transit system.
  •  Provide information about new Metro services.
  •  Listen to feedback and share it with Metro planners.
  •  Partner with community organizations to bring additional services to you.
Posted 11-28-2024
Tenant Rights Presentation on 11-27-2024
by Violet Lavatai​, Executive Director
Tenant Organizers & Advocates
TOA-strong.org | 206-861-9412

PowerPoint Slides PPTX or PDF

Audio Recording MP3

Updated 10-13-2024 on The Gardens Gazette ​
What Does Project 2025 Say?
Browse by Section
Browse by Topic
Contextual Analysis
Bite-Sized Briefs​

Learn more about Project 2025

tinyurl.com/25Project on The Gardens Gazette

Posted 11-22-2024 

​

Warm Clothing Drive - 12/7/2024 at SPD SW Precinct

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community in West Seattle and South Park this Holiday season?
 
The SPD’s SW Precinct is hosting a warm clothing drive!
Please drop off any new or gently used warm clothing items for the Community Service Officers to share with our community.
 
Date: Saturday December 7th
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: SW Precinct Community Meeting Room
– ​2300 SW Webster St. ​Gmap

Reach out to Jen Tenorio with any questions:
206-369-0722 or [email protected]

Posted 10-3-2024
Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7)
spoke to residents at Arrowhead Garden on October 2, 2024.

Watch video on YouTube

Pramila Jayapal started by explaining how Project 2025 would adversely impact seniors on Medicare and Social Security; and would degrade the integrity and functions of the federal government. She covered several other topics and had a brief Q&A.

More on Project 2025 at https://tinyurl.com/25Project on The Gardens Gazette

Recording Note: The camera's microphone captured sound from a PA speaker
​which caused sound quality to be below nominal recording standards.
Sound distortion is significant between 11:00 and 21:00.​

Video recording by [email protected]
Movies at 7PM Saturdays in B Bldg ​
Click Green Links for More Information.
  
​Popcorn is provided.

8/3 Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Trailer, IMDB, Wikipedia / NETFLIX
Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso,
Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is a 2016 memoir by JD Vance


8/10 Muriel's Wedding (1994) Trailer, IMDB, Wikipedia 
Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths

8/17 Quartet (2012) Trailer, IMDB, Wikipedia 
Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly
Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon

8/24 Dear Frankie (2004) Trailer, IMDB, Wikipedia   
Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler
Jack McElhone, Sharon Small

8/31 Don't Look Up (2021) Trailer, IMDB, Wikipedia / NETFLIX
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan
Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry
Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande
Scott Mescudi, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep
Posted 10-24-2025
Harris says 'unstable' Trump seeks unchecked power
after report he praised Hitler's generals
Posted 10-14-2024
A massive recall sparked by listeria has spread to Washington state. The recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products has now reached Kroger, Albertsons, Target, Trader Joe's and many other major store chains.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/.../
..
BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
..
Recalled Food Labels

Posted 9/29/2024
Order Your 4 Free At-⁠home COVID-⁠19 Tests
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests.
https://covidtests.gov/

Test Kit expiration dates have been extended.
Check here
Posted 10-4-2024
The Great Washington Shakeout Exercise
Thursday October 17 at 10:17 AM
https://www.shakeout.org/washington/
​
Earthquake Preparedness
Download 2-page Flyer
Posted 9-26-2024

Flu and Covid Vaccinations
Arrowhead Gardens Craft Room
Monday October 7th, 2024 starting at 10AM

​Signup required. Deadline: Friday October 4th at 4PM
Watch for posters with additional information.
Contact Diane R. if you have questions.

CDC: Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians
​
CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
​

Monthly Activities + Trips updated 7/31/2024 
  • 08/01 Thursday 4:30 PM Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) 
  • 08/02 Friday 9:30 AM BJ's Bingo & EQC Casino in Fife 
  • 08/05 Monday 11:00-3:00 PM Hair Cuts Women and Men $25
  • 08/06 Tuesday Primary Election Day Candidate Endorsements.
  • 08/06 Tuesday National Night Out - Elvis impersonator planned 
  • 08/07 Wednesday 1:30 PM Shop Carpinito Brothers
  • 08/08 Thursday 1:30-3:00 PM Food Bank D Building NW corner - All Residents Welcome
  • 08/09 Friday 4:00 PM AGRC Executive Board Meeting in B Craft Room
  • 08/10 Saturday 10:00 AM Des Moines Farmers Market 
  • 08/12 Monday 1:00-4:00 PM Section 8 Clinic B Community Room
  • 08/12 Monday 1:30 PM Shop at WinCo Foods
  • 08/12 Monday 4:00 PM Block Watch in B Craft Room 
  • 08/12 Monday 6:00 PM Rock & Roll Bingo in B Community Room
  • 08/14 Wednesday 1:30 PM Shop Westfield Southcenter 
  • 08/15 Thursday 1:30 PM Grocery Shopping Walmart - Renton
  • 08/16 Friday 2:00 PM Emergency Committee hybrid meeting on Zoom & in B Craft Room​
  • 08/17 Saturday 12:00 Noon Green Stage Shakespeare in the Park "All's Well That Ends Well"
  • 08/18 Sunday 1:00 PM Brazil Fest Seattle Center Armory​
  • 08/19 Monday 11:00-3:00 PM Hair Cuts Women and Men $25
  • 08/19 Monday 1:30 PM Shop at Costco & Uwajimaya 
  • 08/19 Monday 4:00 PM Activities/Events Committee C Sunroom
  • 08/21 Wednesday 10:15-11:00 AM Seattle Public Library Bookmobile in B Building
  • 08/22 Thursday 1:30-3:00 PM Food Bank D Building NW corner - All Residents Welcome
  • 08/23 Friday 6:00 PM AGRC General Meeting in B Community Room
  • 08/24 Saturday 1:30 PM Black Arts Festival Seattle Center Armory 
  • 08/25 Sunday 6:00-10:00 PM Karaoke with Kami in B Community Room
  • 08/26 Monday 3:00 PM Women's Equality Day Ladies Tea B Community Room 
  • 08/27 Tuesday 11:00 AM Bible Study in B Community Room​​​
  • 08/28 Wednesday 4:00 PM Birthday Party in B Community Room - All are welcome. 
  • 08/30 Friday 10:00 AM Washington State Fair - Puyallup 
  • 08/31 Saturday 9:30 AM LeMay Annual Car Show  

Weekly & Biweekly Activities updated 7/31/2024:
  • Sundays 9:30-Noon Nail Care Aug 4 & 18 - in B Craft Room - See Sign-Up Book
  • Sundays 5:00 PM Supper in B Community Room - Bring your dinner
  • Mondays 9:30 AM Breakfast at various restaurants - See Calendar & Sign-Up Book
  • Mondays 10:00 AM Newspaper Staff Meeting in B Craft Room for Straight Arrow News 
  • Mondays 11:00-3:00 PM Hair Cuts - 1st & 3rd Mondays - B Craft Rm - See Sign-Up Book $25
  • Tuesdays 10:30 AM Shop Safeway Etc  - See Sign-Up Book
  • Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 PM Chair Yoga in B Community Room 
  • Tuesdays 4:30 PM Happy Hour Aug 13 & 27 - See Calendar & Sign-Up Book
  • Tuesdays 5:00 PM Bid Whist in B Community Room
  • Wednesdays 11:00 AM SeaTac Senior Lunch Sign-Up Book, Suggested $4.50 donation.
  • Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 PM Craft Club in B Craft Room
  • Wednesdays 2:00 PM Scrabble in B Community Room.
  • Thursdays 10:30 AM Grocery Shopping Burien - Fred Meyers, etc - See Sign-Up Book
  • Thursdays 12:30-1:30 PM Chair Yoga in B Building 
  • Thursdays 1:30-3:00 PM Food Bank 2nd & 4th Thursdays in D Building NW corner storefront​
    • ​Food Bank is open to all residents.
  • Fridays 11:00 AM Lunch at various restaurants - See Calendar & Sign-Up Book 
  • Saturdays 5:00-7:00 PM Bid Whist in B Community Room
  • Saturdays 7:00 PM Movies in B Movie Room - See movie titles above.
  • More: ​See the Print Calendar & Sign-Up Book for trips and activity details.​​
​

Heat Advisory: Noon Thursday Aug-8 to 9pm Friday Aug-9, 2024
The Gardens Gazette: Heat Safety / Water Intake and Hydration / Air Quality
Primary Election: Aug 6, 2024

General Election: Nov 5, 2024
6-20-2024
Blogs > Civic Punch > Special Election for Seattle City Council
Review the candidates and turn in your 2 Democracy Vouchers
     August 6, 2024 Primary Election Day
    November 5, 2024 General Election Day


​​Seattle Police Department
PROVIDING
Steering Wheel Locks
FREE
Monday June 24th
1 to 3pm

​
​SIGN UP REQUIRED
SPECIAL EDITIONS BOOK
DEADLINE JUNE 20, 2024

​Slideshow: Memorial Day 2024
5-22-2024 Resources >​ Compost-Waste-Recycle Posters & Instructions
4-29-2024 Blogs > Letters to the Editor > ​Is There Harm Being Labeled? by Theresa Escobar
List of Camera Equipment for Sale by John D424
5-4-2024 Blogs > Activities > Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
AGRC Volunteers were treated to a dinner in recognition of their service to the community.
Photos by Theresa Escobar
West Seattle Blog
Fauntleroy Church‘s twice-yearly Recycle Roundup!
​Here’s the list of what you can drop off, for free (and what NOT to bring):
RECYCLE ROUNDUP Saturday, April 27th 9am to 3pm
Fauntleroy Church Parking Lot
9140 California Ave SW, Seattle
PSARA Zoom Webinar: Preserving Medicare
OR
Fear & Loathing on the Way to Leveling the Playing Field
Tuesday, April 2, 5:00 p.m. PDT
To REGISTER click this Zoom link.
 Map of Seattle Snowplow Routes - Winter 2021-22
Updated status of streets
RESOURCES > DISASTER PLANNING > DISASTER PREP CLASSES (Class #7 updated 2/23/2024)
RESOURCES > HEALTH BLOGS > CIGARETTE BUTTS by Theresa E. (Feb 13, 2024)
BLOGS > DESSERT AUCTIONS > FEBRUARY 7, 2024, AUCTION RAISED $1734
2-4-2024: Book Club selection #32:
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford 
Order Free At-Home COVID Tests
  • Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID rapid tests delivered directly to your home!   
  • Before you throw out "expired" tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended. 
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
​https://special.usps.com/testkits
March 8, 2024: This Free COVID-19 Test Program Will be Suspended
Orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests will be suspended on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Find out more information on free testing resources in
​the COVIDTests.gov “Testing Resources” section
or by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Extended Expiration Dates
SIXTH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
November 18th, 2023
10am - 3pm
Arrowhead Gardens
Dozens of Vendors
Everything Handcrafted
Jewely - Knit & Crochet - Paper Crafts - Original Art - Photography
​- Jams/Preserves- Chocolates - Flowers/Wreaths and more...

​A Disaster Planning Group is forming in November 2023
A building: Kathy R. / C building: Frances B. / D building: John W.
Document resources are saved on Google Drive at https://tinyurl.com/agrc-disaster-plan
To download a document, right click a filename, then select Download from the popout. 
A wiki database is in the main folder, titled Disaster-Zim-nn.html (nn=version number)
Download the wiki file and open it in a browser, like FireFox, Chrome, Edge, or Safari.
-- If you are unable to download a file, request it by filename @ Contact

​11-17-2023 AGRC General Meeting: Audio and Agenda.
​         (Next AGRC General meeting: is 1-26-2024)

​10-27-2023 AGRC General Meeting: Video and Minutes.
YouTube: AGRC General Meeting 10-27-2023 / Minutes
October 27, 2023
YouTube: AGRC General Meeting 10-27-2023 / Minutes
>YouTube: AGRC Playlist 11 videos. 
Past Meetings: News > AGRC Meetings​
October 2023: Book Selection #28 Still Alice (F)  see Book Clubs
Resident Orientation/Document Resources updated 10-6-2023
The Great Shakeout is happening on Thursday October 19th at 10:19am local time.
Want to practice and improve your level of earthquake & tsunami preparedness?
If so, register at http://shakeout.org/Washington today.  
Everyone can participate.
Senior Facilities and Communities
https://www.shakeout.org/washington/downloads/ShakeOut_Washington_2023_seniors.pdf
October 17, 2023
​YouTube: WSDOT Wrap Up for Myers Way encampment removal.
YouTube: AGRC General Meeting 9-22-2023 / Download Minutes for 9-22-2023
>YouTube: AGRC Playlist 9 videos. 
>Download August Minutes for Meeting from Dropbox. 
Resources > Safety Blog > WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts
Past Meetings: News > AGRC Meetings​
October 8, 2023
YouTube: AGRC General Meeting 9-22-2023 / Download Minutes for 9-22-2023
>YouTube: AGRC Playlist 9 videos. 
>Download August Minutes for Meeting from Dropbox. 
Resources > Safety Blog > WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts
Past Meetings: News > AGRC Meetings​
September 22, 2023
YouTube: AGRC General Meeting 9-22-2023
>YouTube: AGRC Playlist 9 videos. 
>Download Minutes for Meeting from Dropbox. 
Resources > Safety Blog > WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts
Past Meetings: News > AGRC Meetings​
SPD Personal Safety Training 7-17-2023: Audio and Slides Online
    Sarah Lawson and Sgt Matthew from Seattle Police Department North Precinct came to Arrowhead Gardens on Monday July 17th at 1:30pm in B Community Room to provide training on personal safety for seniors.  About 12 residents attended.  Frances Berge arranged for training session.  Diane Radischat spoke briefly at the beginning and end of the session.
   An audio recording and presentation slides are available on Dropbox.
   Note 1: You can download the 2 files or view slides and listen to the audio online.
   Note 2: Audio sections were deleted where voices were inaudible.

​Download Emergency-Kit Checklists (7/9/2023)
   Use PDF for printing. Use XLSX for editing.
More details at Resources >  Safety Blog

eNewsletter June 29, 2023 
Blogs > MOVIES: July 2023
Stripes (1981) / Dave (1993) / The American President (1995) / Forest Gump (1994) / An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

June 23, 2023
AGRC YouTube Playlist 5 videos. 
Video #5: AGRC General Meeting 6-23-2023

eNewsletter: June 15, 2023
Blogs > Block Watch > ​Myers Way Unhoused 2023-06
The blog is a status report from 
Brian Nielsen, PE
Regional Administrator
Northwest Region
WA State Department of Transportation

eNewsletter: June 9, 2023
Update on Myers Way
Councilmember Lisa Herbold Newsletter 6-9-2023

eNewsletter: June 4, 2023 - Air Quality
National Interagency Fire Center forecasts elevated wildland fire potential 
for Washington state in July, August, and September.
   June 1 Outlook for next 4 months (Next outlook is July 1)
   https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/predict/outlook.aspx
   See PDF
To prepare for wildfire smoke, see Air Quality on The Gardens Gazette.
I will give a demonstration in June or early July for constructing DIY Air Filters.

July 2023: Book #26 Between Earth and Sky (HF)
Clubs > Book Clubs

Wednesday June 1, 2023 Block Watch Report
WSDOT Contact for complaints about encampment along Myers Way near Arrowhead Gardens
via Jennifer Danner, Crime Prevention Coordinator SW Precinct SPD
WSDOT Community Contact
[email protected]

eNewsletter May 31, 2023 
Blogs > MOVIES: June 2023
Inherit the Wind / 12 Angry Men / Bessie / The Birdcage

eNewsletter: May 28, 2023
   Seattle Elections 2023
  • Filing deadline: May 19, 2023
  • Primary election: August 1, 2023
  • General election: November 7, 2023
  • King County Gov: Who has filed.
  • Wikipedia: City Council elections
  • Crosscut: With 7 of 9 City Council seats up for election this fall, 45 candidates have entered the race to represent their districts.
  • KING 5
  • The Urbanist: Part 1, Part 2 (D1 & D3)
  • The Stranger: Elections 2023

May 26, 2023
AGRC YouTube Playlist 4 videos. 
Video #4: AGRC General Meeting 5-26-2023

Book Club Book #25 for June is Just David

eNewsletter: May 17, 2023
AGRC YouTube Playlist 3 videos. More to come.
Guest speaker Richard LeMieux 5-17-2023
Author of "Breakfast at Sally's"
   Available on Amazon
   Available at Seattle Public Library

eNewsletter: May 12, 2023
Precautions during heat waves
   Water Intake and Dehydration
   Heat Safety

West Seattle Blog
May 9, 2023
Arrowhead Gardens residents confront city reps with ‘encampment across the street’ concerns.
> YouTube Video


Monday June 5, 2023 10:30-11:30 AM
Coffee with a Cop
B Community Room

Wednesday June 1, 2023 
WSDOT Contact for complaints about encampment along Myers Way near Arrowhead Gardens
via Jennifer Danner, Crime Prevention Coordinator SW Precinct SPD
WSDOT Community Contact
[email protected]

eNewsletter May 31, 2023 
Blogs > MOVIES: June 2023
Inherit the Wind / 12 Angry Men / Bessie / The Birdcage

eNewsletter: May 28, 2023
   Seattle Elections 2023
  • Filing deadline: May 19, 2023
  • Primary election: August 1, 2023
  • General election: November 7, 2023
  • King County Gov: Who has filed.
  • Wikipedia: City Council elections
  • Crosscut: With 7 of 9 City Council seats up for election this fall, 45 candidates have entered the race to represent their districts.
  • KING 5
  • The Urbanist: Part 1, Part 2 (D1 & D3)
  • The Stranger: Elections 2023

May 26, 2023
AGRC YouTube Playlist 4 videos. 
Video #4: AGRC General Meeting 5-26-2023

Book Club Book #25 for June is Just David

eNewsletter: May 17, 2023
AGRC YouTube Playlist 3 videos. More to come.
Guest speaker Richard LeMieux 5-17-2023
Author of "Breakfast at Sally's"
   Available on Amazon
   Available at Seattle Public Library

eNewsletter: May 12, 2023
Precautions during heat waves
   Water Intake and Dehydration
   Heat Safety

West Seattle Blog
May 9, 2023
Arrowhead Gardens residents confront city reps with ‘encampment across the street’ concerns.
> YouTube Video

King County: COVID-19 data dashboards
   Updated daily, Monday through Friday
   https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx
Daily Summary
   https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/daily-summary.aspx
COVID Resources https://tinyurl.com/AG-COVID
  1. COVID Prevention https://justpaste.it/3ycce
  2. COVID Symptoms https://justpaste.it/8x5q4
  3. COVID Antigen Rapid Home Test https://justpaste.it/2b0cs
Feb-April 2023

King Five News April 27, 2023
Seattle senior living community at the crossroads of homelessness crisis
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/senior-living-community-seattle-homeless-crisis/281-370ac938-dfb8-4025-aa77-d890b6ffb5cd
2-minute Video (Interviews with Diane Radischat and Travis Maclin)
Author: Cornelius Hocker
Published: 7:11 PM PDT April 27, 2023
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnKI7YRA/status/1651818575353769985?s=20


Blogs > Block Watch > Meeting with CPC Feb 2023 (Forming a Block Watch at Arrowhead)

Blogs > Culture and Society > Black History Month - February 2023 
​
2022 news archive
Oct-Nov-Dec 2022

​Blogs > Podcast > Sound Gardens > Stuart 'Boot' Gordon (12/23/2022)
  Mr. Gordon talked about his experiences as a fighter pilot in World War II

Resources > Health Blog > 
Resources > AGRC Committees > Emergency Committee > Document updates (10-2-22)
September 2022
​
Resources > Community: Gold Card Discount (9-13-22)
Clubs > Book Clubs: Book #18 selected for October: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (9-4-22)
Resources > Webinars (9-3-22) A plan to get AV equipment for:
    Club Meetings (Hybrid), Conferences, Demonstrations, Education, Presentations, Training, Seminars
Calendar updated 9-3-22 for September
July-August 2022

Blogs > Activity Blog: Night Out 2022 (8-16-22)
Calendar updated 7-29-2022 for August
Resources >AGRC Committees > ​AGRC Wellness Committee (7/26/2022)
​To prevent elevator problems:  DO NOT hold the elevator open at the door. Only use the "Door Open" Button Inside the elevator. (7/21/22)
Resources > AGRC Committees: Resident Orientation: ​Resident Handbook (Updated 7-17-2022)
News > Annoucements: LiftMaster Passport RF Garage Door Opener (7-6-2022)
Resources > Safety Blog > Heat Safety (Posted 5/7/2022; updated 7/1/2022)
April-May-June 2022
​
Resources > Health Blog > Air Quality (6-21-22)
Resources > AGRC Emergency Committee: Documents > Welfare Check Instructions (updated 6-10-22)
News > AGRC Meetings: General Meeting May 27, 2022, Download PDF (Posted 6/6/2022)
Resources > Safety Blog > Fire Safety > Smoke Detectors (Posted 6/5/2022)
News > Announcements: Memorial Services at Arrowhead Gardens. (Posted 6/3/2022)
Clubs > Book Clubs: June book #14 The Handmaid's Tale (Meetings on Zoom)​
Resources > Health Blog: Caption Call Voice to Text (5/18/2022)
News > Announcements: Booster-shot Registration & Carpet Cleaning (Posted 5/15/2022 updated 5/18)
Resources > Health Blog > Water Intake and Dehydration (Posted 3/9/2021; Updated 5/7/2022)
News > AGRC Meetings:  Minutes from AGRC General Meeting on 4/22/2022
Blogs > Photo Gallery: Tulip Festival April 2022 - Posted 4/22/2022
News > Current Events > Coffee with a Cop - Posted 4/13/2022
Resources > Safety > Fire Safety: Apartment Fire Safety March 2022 - Posted 4/8/2022
January-February-March 2022
Resources > AGRC Committees:  Resident Orientation
  • ​Resident Handbook Uploaded 1-31-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Welcome Letter Uploaded 3-13-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Misc Information Uploaded 3-13-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Preparing Your Pet for Your Absence 
    • Uploaded 3-15-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Resolving Neighbor Conflicts 
    • Uploaded 3-15-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Safe Apartment Living
    • Uploaded 3-15-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • When The Fire Alarm Goes Off
    • Uploaded 3-15-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • How to Report a Safety Concern
    • Uploaded 3-3-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats
  • Do You Want to be on the Phone List?
    • Uploaded 3-18-2022
    • Download DOCX & PDF file formats​
News > AGRC Meeting Minutes > General Meeting February 25, 2022
News > AGRC Meeting Minutes > General Meeting November 19, 2021
How to Report a Safety Concern DOCX / PDF > AGRC Emergency Committee > Documents
Resident Handbook Download DOCX / PDF file formats > AGRC Committees 
Clubs > Book Clubs > Selection for March 2022: #11 Brave New World 
Pots and Plans Level 2 - 6 online classes Feb-March - PDF Flyer -> Registration
Calendar: Schedule for February - 1/31/2022
Gazette eNewsletter Special: Health & Safety, Jan 26, 2022

2021 news archive
 Resources & Videos for Disaster Prep Webinar Classes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 are online
December 2021
News > Current Events: Pam and Dave Retirement Celebration
Resources > Too Much Stuff!  Updated 12/16/2021
Calendar > December Calendar     Updated 12-02-2021
Clubs > Book Clubs: Garden Book Club updated 11/24/2021
Resources > AGRC Committees: AGRC Executive Board 2022
October 2021 
Calendar > November Calendar     Updated 10-31-2021
News > Current Events > National Preparedness Month  Disaster Prep Classes Updated 10/29
News > Current Events: Seattle Relief Fund  Qualify for $1000 by Nov 15
A new Gazette blog: Resources > Technology: Cell Phone Service
News > Candidates > Dow Constantine 2021 (10/15 10AM)
News > Newsletter: Fresh Bucks 2022  (Apply for food credit benefits before Oct-30)    
News > Candidates > Bruce Harrell 2021 (10/6)
Calendar > October Calendar     Updated 10-5-2021
September 2021
Resources > AGRC Emergency Preparedness Committee: 3. DOCUMENTS:
       8. Welfare Check Instructions: DOCX  /  PDF   Updated 9-24-2021  <<<   
Resources > Community: New resource Community Living Connections 
News > Current Events > September is National Preparedness Month > Disaster Prep Classes Online
Calendar > September Calendar     Updated 9-1-2021
August 2021
Clubs > Book Clubs > Garden Book Club Updated book list
News > Current Events > COVID Webinar 9-2-2021
News > Current Events > Chief Adrian Diaz 8-17-2021
Resources > AGRC Emergency Committee: Documents
  • Floor Monitor Check List of Responses: DOCX / PDF   Updated  8-10-2021
  • ​Floor Monitor Training: DOCX / PDF  Updated 8-10-2021
Calendar > August Calendar     Updated 8-3-2021
July 2021

Home page > SatinJazz music stream (7/17) 

Resources > AGRC Emergency Committee: Documents
  • Hall Monitor Check List of Responses: DOCX / PDF   Updated  8-1-2021
  • What Are Floor Monitors: DOCX / PDF  New 7-18-2021
  • Added 7 documents for Emergency Kit Guides (7/14)

Resources ​> Sound & Recording  (posted 7/9)

July Calendar (updated 7/4)

Resources > AGRC Committees (VP & Sgt-at-Arms vacancies filled)  (Updated 7/3)

Clubs > Book Clubs selections:  (posted 7/1)
July 2021:  Book #4 Olive Mabel and Me 
Aug 2021:  Book #5 Ordinary Grace 
Sep 2021:  Book #6 The Martian
June 2021

Calendar updated 6/23
Rescheduled to October: Warm Scones for Everyone  Date TBA
Karaoke delayed until Sunday July 4th. 

Calendar > Paper Shredding: 1st & 3rd Thursday   Updated 6/21

Blogs > Social Anxiety  6/20
​​
May 2021

Blogs > Safety > AGRC Emergency Committee: DOCUMENTS updated
  • Hall Monitor Training: DOCX / PDF  Updated 5-29-2021
  • When the Fire Alarms Go Off: DOCX / PDF  Updated 5-29-2021

Clubs > Book Clubs (5/27)
        June-July 2021: ​Requiem in Red by Norma Roth
        See: Garden Book Club - Book #3

Clubs > Book Clubs (5/14)
        May-June 2021: Apple Eater by Annemarieke Tazelaar 
        See: Garden Book Club - Book 2  
​
News > COVID-19: CDC removed restrictions on fully vaccinated people.  5/13

Calendar update 5/12/21

Food Bank is distributed in D Building 2nd Ave, Suite 500
  2nd and 4th Thursday 1:30 to 3:00 PM
  All residents participate on both dates.
  Heart Healthy Safeway Produce Vouchers will be distributed during Food Bank.

Laughter Yoga Wednesdays at 11:30am - B Community Room

Book Club Zoom meetings are held 2nd and 4th Fridays at 2PM
To join: Email John Walling <[email protected]>
April 2021
* Resources >  Resident Services Coordinator:  New RSC, Kellie Rogers​ (posted 4/19)
* News > Newsletter 4-18-2021
    CONTENTS
     1. News Just For You
     2. Conversation Cafe
     3. Free Legal Clinic
     4. Food Resources
     5. Potpourri
Next Conversation Cafe is Tuesday 4/27 at 11 AM
Topic: ADA Accommodations 
Attend in the Community Room
or Online  https://washington.zoom.us/j/99992979161
March 2021
February 2021​
January 2021
2020 News archive vanished into thin air
2019 News archive vanished into thin air
2018 News archive vanished into thin air
DECEMBER 2017
December 2017​​​​​​​
  • News > Current Events: Crime Prevention Coordinator Part 10
    New 'Steer It, Clear It' Law  (Download PDF brochure)
  • Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance:​  
    ​Holiday Party December 23rd 2-5 PM  (via WSB)
  • Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance:​
    Arrowhead Gardens residents bring the gift of warmth (via WSB)
  • News > Current Events: Christmas Choir 2017
    Four videos from December 16th + Lyrics 
  • Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance: In The News
    West Seattle Blog - December 5, 2017
    By Tracy Record  WSB Editor
    Camp Second Chance Community Advisory Committee hears about ‘supertents,’ tiny houses, hiring (Meeting was 12/3/2017)
  • A public visit StatCounter link was added to page footers (12-8-2017)
  • Resources > Health and Safety > Health Blog: Vaccinations (12/8/2017)
  • Resources > Health and Safety > Health Blog: Hepatitis A (12/7/2017)
  • Resources > Health and Safety > Safety Blog: 
    Holiday Safety Tips from Jennifer Burbridge (12/6/2017)
  • News > Volunteer: Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator Nov-28-2017
NOVEMBER 2017
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APRIL 2017
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  • News > Current Events: 
    Camp Second Chance Updates Part 5
    Monday, May 15th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
    3rd Community Conversation 
    re Myers Way Homeless Encampment
    Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South
  • Blogs > Pet: Crow or Raven? How to tell the difference
  • News > Current Events: Lorena González Campaign Kickoff
    • Seattle City Council Position 9 
    • Citywide (At-Large)
    • Wednesday, April 19th, 2017, 6 PM
  • Added two accordion widgets to Home Page for How to publish... and Did you know?
  • Replaced W favicon with flower favicon (appears in browser tab)
  • Started adding colored blurbs on right side of Home Page to promote events.
  • Resources > Dining updated--using accordion widget
  • News > Current Events: Sidewalk Survey 
    Deadline Monday, April 17, at     10:00 AM
  • Blogs > Current Events:  Section 8 Vouchers 
    ​    King County Housing Authority reopens Section 8 waiting list, ending April 18
  • Calendar Events and Activities - Starts with today's agenda (complete thru April-30)
  • Calendar > Repeat Events (updated April-02)
MARCH 2017

March 2017​​​​​​
  1. Introduction to African American Women in US History
  2. Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960)
  3. Sojourner Truth (1797–1883)
  4. Ida B. Wells (1862–1931)
  5. Hattie McDaniel (1895–1952)
  6. Esther Jones (d. 1934)
  7. Bessie Coleman (1892–1926)
  8. Bessie Smith (1894–1937)
  9. Josephine Baker (1906–1975)
  10. Madame CJ Walker (1867–1919)
  11. Rebecca Crumpler (1831–1895)
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