H I G H L I G H T S

Programs & Activities.......... Pages 2 - 4

Sports / Fitness .................... Page 4 & 5

Senior Adult Resources ...... Page 6

Social Services .................... Page 6

Quick Reference ................... Page 7

Beat the Winter Blues Senior Lunch

Soup’s on! Join us in beating the winter blues by celebrating National Soup month with a special “Blues” themed soup lunch. We will be ladling up goodness with a variety of amazing soups for you to choose from, paired with tasty salads and breads. Enjoy some Blues music, bingo games and door prizes...we will have a SOUPER time! Course#: 17362 Day/Date: Thu, Jan 18 Time: 12pm Fee: $5.50 Location: Community Center

Leap for Green

An Earth Day event for the whole family! Arts & crafts, entertainment, education, vendors, music, food and fun for all ages! No registration required. Day/Date: Sat, Apr 7 Time: 10am - 2pm Fee: FREE! Location: Mercer Island Community & Event Center

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS!

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Lunch Join us for a “bit of blarney” as we celebrate this Irish holiday. Be sure to wear green! Corned beef and cabbage lunch will be served at noon. Reservations required. Call (206) 275-7609 to reserve your spot. Transportation is available. Course#: 17363 Day/Date: Thu, Mar 15 Time: 12pm Fee:$5.50 Location: Community Center

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation 8236 SE 24th Street

Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.275.7609

Visit us at: www.miparks.net e-mail: miparks@mercergov.org

Lunch and Conversation Come join our lunch group on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We enjoy a lunch together, have time to visit, and listen to a guest speaker or a presentation on a new topic each month. Registration required to ensure enough food for all. Transportation is available. Please call (206) 275-7609, to register. Time: 12 - 1pm Fee: $5.50 Location: MICEC

Jan 16 - Course#: 17369 Feb 20 - Course#: 17370 Mar 20 - Course#: 17371

Contract Bridge You do not need a partner to play with this friendly group of card players. Play bridge, make new friends and play leisurely. Register the first Tuesday of the month. Experienced players are always welcome. Day: Tue, Thu Time: 12:45 – 3pm Fee: $5/month Location: MICEC Course #: Date: 17358 Jan 17359 Feb 17360 Mar

Classics on Film Spring Series – Fridays

“Best Picture Oscar-Winning Musicals” which represents the last eight winners. Presented by The Mercer Island Arts Council, with additional support from The Mercer Island Sister City Association on selected Fridays at Aljoya on Mercer Island. FREE and open to the public, with refreshments provided courtesy of Aljoya. Screenings begin with introductions by film historian Lance Rhoades and Q&A follows each film. All films are presented with English subtitles unless otherwise indicated. Day/Time: Fridays, 7:30 pm Location: Aljoya - Theater 2430 76th Ave SE

Jan 5: Going My Way (1944)

Jan 12: Les parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) (1964)

Jan 19: An American in Paris (1951)

Jan 26: Gigi (1958)

Feb 2: West Side Story (1961)

Mar 9: Les demoiselles de Rochefort (The Young Girls of Rochefort) (1967)

Mar 16: My Fair Lady (1964)

Mar 23: The Sound of Music (1965)

Apr 6: Oliver! (1968)

Apr 13: Chicago (2002)

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“Outings and Adventures” Day Trips and more! Join our fantastic tour guides on some fun and exciting Pacific Northwest adventures! For questions regarding accessibility, special accommodations or transportation to the MICEC, please contact C.J. Stanford at (206) 275-7863.

Driftwood Theatre, To Kill a Mockingbird - Feb 24 Join us for Harper Lee’s classic, To Kill a Mockingbird at the Driftwood Theatre in Edmonds, WA. We will grab lunch at Claire’s Pantry and head over to watch the production at 2pm. Lunch is no host, fee includes ticket and transportation. Course #: 17511 Time: 11am – 5pm Fee: $40 + tax

Indoor Art Gallery

The Mercer Gallery displays beautiful paintings and art work of regional visual artists at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center The Indoor Gallery is open to the public free of charge. The art work is for sale with a percentage of the sales going to support arts and cultural programming of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Upcoming Exhibits

Winter Exhibit featuring Lesley Frenz. Mya Kerner and Naija Omer Jan 8 - Feb 23 Artists’ Reception: Thu, Jan 11, 6:30-8pm Viva Cuba! Feb 26 - Apr 13 Artists’ Reception: Thu, Mar 1, 6:30-8pm

Boehm’s Candies Tour - Feb 16 Join us as we tour famous Boehm’s Candies in Issaquah, Washington! We will be stopping for lunch at Max’s World Café! Lunch is no host. Fee includes tour and transportation. Course #: 17507 Time: 9:30am – 4pm Fee: $15 + tax

Museum of Flight - Seattle - Jan 19 Take flight! The Museum of Flight is the larg-est independent non-profit air and space mu-seum in the world and it’s just across the pond! After our tour of the museum we will run over to McCormick & Schmick’s for a de-lightful lunch. Lunch is no host. Fee includes ticket and transportation Course #: 17506 Time: 9am – 4pm Fee: $25 + tax

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Snoqualmie Casino - Jan 5 Ring in the New Year the right way! We will head east to the beautiful Snoqualmie Casino to test our luck and, of course, the buffet! Lunch is no host. Fee includes transportation. Course #: 17505 Time: 10am – 4pm Fee: $15 + tax

Solemates

Come join us every Wednesday for neighborhood walks in the Seattle and Eastside areas! Dress for the weather as we go rain or shine. Four miles of walk and talk, followed by a stop at a coffee shop. No

sign-ups necessary. Solemates welcomes you! Day: Wed Dates: Jan - Mar Time: 8:30am - 11:30am Fee: $3 Facilitator: Fran Call Location: Depart from MICEC

Tai Chi: Beginning Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art focused on breathing and fluid motions. Consistent practice provides valuable help in lessening tension and increasing physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Tue: Jan 2 - Feb 20

Course #17280 Time: 12pm-1:15pm

Sat: Jan 6 - Feb 24

Course #17281 Time: 9:30am-10:45am

Fee: $124 Res. / $148 Non-Res

Instructor: Ning Wang

Location: Community Center

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Round Table Join other OLLI-U of W members in discussing the events of the day in an informal and friendly environment with a beautiful view of Lake Washington and Bellevue. You may also join the group as an observer. The observers will be able to sit back and relax and learn from the dialogue. Whenever they are ready to participate in the conversation, all they have to do is raise their hand. The City of MI provides free coffee to add to casual but interesting experience. Elliot Newman facilitates this group. Please register at osher@pce.uw.edu or 206-616-1462 if you are interested.

Wed (ongoing) Time: 10 - 11:30am Facilitator: Elliot Newman Location: Community Center

Osher Lifelong Learning Classes Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington offers classes for adults over 50, who come together in a lively learning environment to explore intellectual and cultural topics of interest, share their experience and talents and meet new people. There is an annual $35 Osher membership fee in addition to the course fee of $30 - $45 each. All classes held at MICEC.To register call Osher at (206) 685-6549 or www.osher.uw.edu. Science and the Rise of Modern Technology Wednesday: Jan 10 - Jan 31, 1:00 - 3:00pm Museum Masterpieces Thursday: Feb 1 - Feb 22, 2:00 - 4:00pm So You want to Write a Memoir Wednesday: Feb 28 - Mar 28, 1:00 - 3:00pm

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Drop-in Fitness Pickleball:

Mon Wed & Fri ~ 9:30 am - 2 pm

Sun ~ 1 - 3 pm

No play: Jan 1, Jan 15, Feb 19

55+ Senior Drop-in Volleyball

Tue & Thu ~ 9:30 am - Noon

No play: Jan 1

Badminton:

Fri~ 3 - 7 pm Sat - 5 - 7 pm

No play: Jan 1

Location: MICEC

Call the Gym Hotline, 275.7892, after 7 am, on the day you plan to attend to confirm that your program is being held that day.

Daily Drop-in and quarterly passes available.

Fees vary. See Rec Guide for more info.

Work Out in the Fitness Center

$3 ($4/non-res) drop in fee or $25 ($30/non-res.) for 30 days (seniors 65+). For more information, contact the front desk at 206.275.7609.

Enhance Fitness Mon, Wed, Fri 7:45 am, 9:00 am & 10:00 am Dance Room

Power Flex Sports Conditioning Level I *Mon: 8 :00 - 9:00 am and Wed/Fri: 8:00 - 9:00 am Level II *Mon: 8:00 - 9:00 am and Tue/Thu: 8 - 9:00 am *Level I & Level II combined class on Monday.

Parkinson’s Exercise One Day a Week ~ Mon or Thu OR Two Days a Week ~ Mon and Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

See the Rec. Guide for session dates, and fees for above classes. Yoga The perfect class for active seniors who are looking to reactivate! Gentle stretching for flexibility, strength and balance. Tue 9:00 - 10:15 am. Course #17274 Jan 2 - Feb 6 Course #17277 Feb 20 - Mar 27 Fee: $76 Res/$90 Non-Res Drop-in Fee: $18/class Instructor: Maude Pauletto Location: MICEC Dance Room

Aerobic Dance (Low Impact) Dance lovers will enjoy these dance moves to all the recent hit songs plus a few oldies! Class includes warm up, floor work, weights, dance (at your own level) routines and cool down. Come join the fun & tone up! Drop-ins welcome ($15) (Min 8) Mon & Wed, 5:15 - 6:15 pm Course #17265 Jan 3 - Mar 28 (no class Jan 15, Feb 19) $326 Res/$390 Non-Res Instructor: Jann Schumacher Location: MICEC

Dance For PD Dance for PD® offers dance classes for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. The class is free to all participants.

To Register: Visit Northwest Parkinson's Foundation website at www.nwpf.org/participate or call 206-748-9481. Questions? call Shawn Roberts at 206-518-5232. Day/Time: Wed 11:30 am -1 pm Dates: Winter Session: Jan 10 - Feb 28

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Sound Generations Volunteer Medical Transportation for Seniors Call 206.448.5740 to schedule a ride if you are: 60+years, a King County resident without other transportation options and able to transfer into a vehicle with minimal assistance. Fee: Donation.

Meals on Wheels A selection of frozen meals delivered to homebound seniors 60 years+ once a week on Wednesdays. $5/meal, by donation. Call 206.275.7841 to sign up. Call 206.275.7895, prompt 4, to place an order.

Senior Adult Program Contacts Senior Social Program

Leslie Sylvetsky ……………206.275.7843 Senior Information Message Line … 206.275.7895 General Senior Info & Assistance(Transportation, Lunch, Meals on Wheels, Footcare, etc.)

Amber Britton …………….. 206.275.7841 Geriatric Specialist Outreach Program

Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC ….206.275.7752

MI Voicemail Numbers: 206.275.7895 Press 1 for Senior Transportation, 3 for Foot Care Clinic or 4 for Meals on Wheels

Geriatric Specialist - Outreach Program Provides outreach, home-based assessment and counseling. Contact Betsy Zuber at YFS office at 206.275.7752.

Senior Social A program addressing the needs for senior adults who have physical, memory, hearing, or visual limitations. Socialize and engage in an atmosphere that is safe, fun and interactive; with music, art/crafts, games, exercise, guest speakers and education. Tues, Wed & Thu, 10 am - 2 pm Cost: $50 + tax/day res., $55 + tax non-res. Call 206.275.7843

Caregivers Support Group Caregivers are invited to share concerns, receive support and increase their knowledge about resources in a group setting. 1st Thursday ongoing ~ 2:30 - 4 pm Facilitator: Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC, 206.275.7752. Call Betsy prior to your first attendance.

Parkinson Disease Support Group

Monthly support group, providing community and educational resources. Helpful cutting-edge ideas and info from occasional guest speakers. 1st Tuesday ongoing ~ 2 - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Debbie Hanson, PT, DPT Suggested Donation: $5

Footcare Clinic 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays, 9 am - 3:00 pm Call 206.275.7895 for an appointment. $30 res. / $35 non-res. Tina Williams, R.N. Bring a towel.

Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic Reduced-cost dental hygiene services for ages 60+. Pick up your informational packet. at MICEC. You will be asked for your name and number and the hygienist, Deb Fredrikson, RDH, will call you to answer questions and schedule your appointment. Third Tue, 9 am - 5 pm. Fee varies depending on services.

Mercer Island Transportation

Call 206-275-7895, prompt #1 and leave your request on the 24-hour voice message line. Must be 55+. Mercer Island locations only. First time riders will be contacted to reserve a pick-up time. Fee is $1 one way or $2 round trip per person. Reservations for transportation are re-

quired by 4pm on day before pick-up for Tue, Wed or Thu transportation.

Door-to-door Pick-up: Rides available to most*

Senior Adult activities sponsored by Mercer Island Parks & Recreation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from your home to program loca-tion and return home. *Call 206-275-7841 to

verify availability.

Grocery Shopping: Grocery shopping is every Wednesday unless otherwise indicated. One errand and a grocery store of your choice on the Island.

Service Days/Time Description Health Services Dental Clinic 3rd Tue, 9am - 5pm Appointment required.

Pick up more info at MICEC. Footcare 2nd 4th & 5th Tue, 9am - 3pm Appointment required.

Call 275-7895, prompt 3.

Support Programs Caregiver’s Support 1st Thu, 2:30 - 4pm Share concerns and receive

support. Call 275.7752 prior

to your first meeting. Eastside Stroke Support 1st 2nd & 3rd Mon, 1:30-2:30pm Call 425.7468396 for more info. Parkinson Support 1st Tue, 2 - 2:30pm Concerns and Challenges

shared. Programs Enhance Fitness Mon Wed Fri Stretch, low impact aerobics,

7:45, 9 & 10am strengthening exercises.

Parkinson Exercise Mon and/or Thu Stretching, bending, mobility

11am - 12pm enhancing exercise.

Lunch & Conversation 3rd Tue, 12 - 1pm Call 275-7609 Thur before lunch to register.

Senior Social Program Tue Wed & Thu, 10am - 2pm Respite care and activities for seniors with memory loss or

other conditions.

Solemates Wed, 8:30 - 11:30am See Rec Guide for more info.

Trailmates Thu, 8:45am - 3pm See Rec Guide for more info.

Transportation Grocery Shopping Wed Call 275-7895 (Prompt 3)

Senior Transportation Tue & Thu, 9am - 3pm Round trip from home to (MI (MI Locations Only) Wed, 101m - 12pm MICEC program or shopping.

Call 275-7895 (prompt 1) the

day before to reserve a spot. Other Community Programs Alzheimer’s Café 2nd Wed, 3 - 4:30pm Mo’s Pizza, 2630 77th Ave SE Historical Society 3rd Mon, 1 - 2pm Monthly Sep - May

Probus 1st Wed, 1:30pm Social Club for retired business professionals, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE.

Striver’s Monthly 3rd Tue, 1:30pm Proactive approach to good health.

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Mercer Island Voice Mail Numbers

The Community Center has a dedicated senior information/message line at 206.275.7895.

Press 1 for Senior Transportation

Press 3 for Foot Care Clinic

Press 4 for Meals on Wheels

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Holidays and Closures The Community & Event Center and City

Offices will be C L O S E D

New Year’s Day - January 1 MLK Day - January 15

President’s Day - February 19 Easter - April 1

Inclement Weather Policy - Daytime Classes & Programs

Daytime classes and programs are cancelled if the MI School District cancels due to severe weather

conditions. If the MI School District is running two hours late, then morning classes (before 10am)

are cancelled. A determination about afternoon and evening classes will be made by 12pm. Facility

operation and class cancellation information is recorded on the Inclement Weather Hotline at

(206) 275-7894. Make up classes will be rescheduled if possible; if not then a credit will be given for

the cancelled class. It is the responsibility of each participant in Parks & Recreation programs to

know if their program has been cancelled due to school district delays or cancellations of school. If

participants are unsure whether a programs has been cancelled, they can call the Inclement

Weather Hotline at (206) 275-7894 or go to the school district website at

www.mercerislandschools.org. For all other cancellations, participants will be notified by either a

staff member or the program instructor.