It could be said that communities like West Seattle have multiple hearts. Places and institutions that hold special meaning for people or that provide such an essential service the community would not be the same without them.

The West Seattle Senior Center is one such heart.

When the residents at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in West Seattle heard that United Way would be cutting $60,000 in funding to the Senior Center, they decided they wanted to raise some money in order to help reduce the deficit in income they would be facing. They talked to staff there and let them know that they wanted to hold a fund raiser but not just any fund raiser. They wanted to do something very special.
Brookdale staff then met with Senior Center staff and they came up with an idea for a BBQ buffet, dancing to live music by the Haggis Brothers, a raffle, and a shuttle running throughout the evening back and forth from the Senior Center to Brookdale so that guests can park in the lot behind the Senior Center.

All for just $15, which includes a glass of Moonshine!

The event is Thursday, August 18 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Brookdale West Seattle, 4611 35th Ave SW.

On the buffet menu: BBQ chicken & ribs, brats, cole slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, cornbread, and Moonshine. They need an accurate guest count so they would like guests to register in advance by August 11th if possible by calling 206 932 4044 x1.

They are also seeking items for the raffle, so if you'd like to support the event that way, they would appreciate that very much. Call them at that same number with any items you want to donate.