Norwegian Love:
A Valentine Concert & Tea
Leif Erikson Lodge
2245 N.W. 57th St.
Sun., Feb. 11, 2 p.m. NW Edvard Grieg Society performing love songs by Grieg and Steven Luksan. Featuring Soprano Laura Loge. Tickets $15.00 include an array of Norwegian desserts. For more information call JoAnne Rudo at 206.329.1443.
Tiger and the
Dried Persimmon
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 N.W. 66th St.
March 17, 18, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Learn more about Korea, the 2018 Winter Olympics host country, by seeing this humorous story about a young tiger presented by Thistle Theatre. Thinking he is the fiercest in all of Korea, a tiger ventures down a mountainside in search of food. Stopping at a farmhouse, he mistakenly thinks that a dried persimmon (kotgum) is a frightening creature. Experience the rich culture and traditions of Korea through the misadventures of the silly tiger. This story is performed with tabletop Bunraku, rod and shadow puppets. For more information call 206.524.3388 or info@thistletheatre.org or visit www.thistletheatre.org.
ONGOING
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Swedish Medical Center, Ballard
5300 Tallman Ave. N.W.
Third Sat. of month, 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Free. Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Info: Linda Whiteside, 206.529.3875.
The Market Street Singers
Ballard Senior Center
5429 32nd Ave. N.W.
Every Tues., 7 p.m. The Market Street Singers is a non-audition community choir. We’re always open to new members, particularly tenors and basses. For more information isit marketstreetsingers.org.
Alzheimer’s Cafe
Monthly Meeting
Stage Door Cafe, Taproot Theatre
208 N. 85th St.
Second Tues. of month, 3:30–5 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Cafe provides an opportunity to get out and socialize in a safe environment. No judgement or expectations—just support. There is no cost other than the food that is ordered. Parking available in the lot behind the Taproot. This is a program of the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Greenwood Senior Center. For info: Carin Mack at 206.230.0166.
Exercise Class at Leif Erikson Lodge
2245 N.W. 57th St.
206.783.1274
Every Wed., 10–10:45 a.m., 45-minute light workout that includes aerobics, strength training, coordination, balance and brainpower. $3 fee per class attended, walk-ins welcome and open to the public.
Free Nia Fitness Class
Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
2007 N.W. 61st St.
Every Fri., 10–11 a.m. Suitable for all ages and all fitness levels, the first class is free. Nia is a barefoot fitness fusion blending martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts, along with world music sounds into an hour fitness fusion that is geared for “everybody.” Practiced globally, Nia is designed to work with everybody and every fitness level. Contact Deborah at ddzippie3@gmail.com.
Sustainable Ballard Knitters for the Homeless
On the Park, 2233 NW 58th Street
(contact Jody for entrance directions)
Tues., Nov. 21, 7–9 p.m. (monthly on third Tues.) Knitting instruction and yarn provided. Donated yarn welcome. Info: Jody at 206.718.1529 or jodytgrage@gmail.com.
Sustainable Ballard Knitters for the Homeless
On the Park, 2233 NW 58th Street
(contact Jody for entrance directions)
Tues., Dec. 19, 7–9 p.m. (monthly on third Tues.) Knitting instruction and yarn provided. Donated yarn welcome. Info: Jody at 206.718.1529 or jodytgrage@gmail.com.
