Guest Speaker: Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders
West Seattle Lion’s Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Thursday, June 21, noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 206-762-1221.

Summer Tai Chi Classes
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W. - North Entrance
206-934-5219
Fridays, June 22 - Sept. 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Learn and practice movements and techniques from Yang-style tai chi and Qijong breathing. Drop-in class. Adults/$6, Seniors & Students/$5, free to Seattle residents & SCG members. Cost includes admission to the Garden.

Volunteers Needed for Morgan Junction Community Festival
California Ave. S.W. & Fauntleroy Way
The Festival will be Saturday, June 23, 10-7 p.m. Volunteers are needed for 2 hour shifts to help with set-up, take-down, kids activities and traffic control. Ages 12+ and must be able to do moderate lifting. Contact Becky at beckbick@yahoo.com or 206-407-7618.

Continuing Education Classes
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Register now: 206-934-5339 or www.LearnAtSouth.org

Design a Professional Wedding Cake
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24, 9-12:30 p.m. Take your cake decorating skills to a new level designing and decorating a professional tiered wedding cake. Cost: $75 + $35 materials fee.

iPad & iPhone photography
Saturday, June 23, Noon-4 p.m. Strengthen your ability to take photos and video with iPads and iPhones. Learn about several free apps you can download and use to edit and enhance your photos. Cost: $99.

2012 West Seattle Hi-Yu White Rose Reception
Fauntleroy Church, UCC
9140 California Ave. S.W.
Tuesday, June 26, 7-9 p.m. This event is for women only and is a celebration of past and present Hi-Yu royalty. Come share your Hi-Yu memories and learn about this year’s plans for our community festival. Past royalty are encouraged to wear or bring your crowns and memory scrapbooks. Tickets (includes 2 raffle tickets) are $10 and will be available at the door. www.westseattlehiyu.com

Town Hall Meeting on Retirement & Assisted Living
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
Tuesday, June 26, 2-5 p.m. Join us for an educational seminar about your options for retirement and assisted living in the greater West Seattle area. Refreshments will be served along with a chance to win several raffle baskets.

Free Group Smoking Cessation Seminar for Single Moms
West Seattle Branch Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W.
June 28, 6:15-7:45. This complementary seminar is offered by Robert J. Schryvers C.hT, Master Hypnotist at West Seattle Hypnosis. This event may fill up fast, so please confirm attendance at robert@westseattlehypnosis.complementary. Open to the public.

West Seattle Democratic Women “Date Night” Meeting
West Seattle Golf Course
4470 35th Ave S.W.
June 28, 6:30-9 p.m. Bring your spouse, bestie, etc. for showing of movie ”Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House” Illustrating Valerie Plame Wilson’s “outing” as a covert CIA agent, followed by discussion. Social/Dinner: 6-6:30 p.m.; Evening Program 6:30-9 p.m. Cost for dinner, coffee/tea & dessert Member/$12 or Non-member/$15, or $5 for coffee/tea & dessert. Wine $5 per glass. Reservations required: 935-3216 or wsdwomen@yahoo.com. Current info: westseattledemocraticwomen.org

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 971 7169
All items with pink tags are $1.00 through Saturday, June 30th.  We will be having special daily surprise sales until the end of June so check the store frequently for bargains!  And follow us on discoveryshopwestseattle.blogspot.com.  Seniors receive 20% off their entire purchases every Tuesday.  We always welcome new volunteers.  In just 4 hours a week you can make a difference in helping find a cure for cancer so please consider volunteering with us.  The all volunteer run, non-profit American Cancer Society shop is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Delridge Ballroom Dancing for Ages 50+
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way S.W.
206-684-7423
Third Friday of each month (July 20, August 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, & Nov. 16, 2012), 1:30-3:30 p.m. $4 per person. An afternoon of music and dance with Lauren Petrie for singles and couples ages 50 and above. No dance experience necessary. Info: 206-684-7423 or gwenhemphill@seattle.gov

Chief Sealth High School Class of 1972 Plans 40th Reunion
Reunion will be held September 22, 2012 at Rainier Golf & Country Club. Contact David Katt at 206-650-0893 or djkatt@comcast.net for info and inclusion of email addresses / contact information. We are planning well in advance to insure maximum participation and maximum celebration. Everybody Welcome.

Volunteers needed!
Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 971 7169
Join the all volunteer staff at the non-profit Discovery Shop. You can make a difference in just 4 hours a week as you help us in the fight against cancer. We particularly need staff for Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings in our back room sorting and pricing donations, but we welcome all volunteers. Call or come by. You'll be glad you did.

Join the West Seattle Lion’s Club
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., at Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 S.W. Oregon St. Info: 206-762-1221.

Stop ‘N Shop
4504 California Ave. SW
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Centers Stop‘n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grief Support Group Begins
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.

West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at margiew@seniorservices.org.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12-1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.freetoasthost.us. Email questions to: contactus@daystarclub.freetoasthost.us or call 206-932-6707.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or Bunkyjanjan@yahoo.com

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
425-443-1484
Leave a message. yuliyam@u.washington.edu

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
206-932-4044

Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.

Chair Massage by Ann Shafford
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 min. appointments - sign up at the front desk. $5 member/$7 non-member.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.

Afternoon Exercise Class
Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m. (minimum 6 participants needed). $35 in advance for 10 sessions or $5 per class. We start with standing movement to fun music, followed by basic balance work, then seated strength training using resistance bands (provided). We’ll move, breathe, relax and enjoy ourselves.

Volunteers Needed
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
The Senior Center needs volunteer instructors to teach the AARP Defensive Driving Classes. Training takes 2 days, is taught in Everett and/or Gig Harbor. Expenses are reimbursed by AARP. You will need to teach 3 or more classes a year. Call Marge Lutton 206-322-0490 for more information.

WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com.

Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center ‘Big Blue Truck’
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. List of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe Church-Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. For info at 206-932-2621.

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
The Kenney - meeting room 2
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
206-938-3276

Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment
Every second Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. We need someone to play piano or entertain seniors for an hour or so during Birthday Celebrations.

Volunteers for Sign Language Communication with Deaf
Come in once or twice a month to speak with a senior deaf resident. This would be very beneficial for us to have an opportunity to interact with them as well as provide practice to volunteer who studies or wants to practice using sign language.

BNI West Seattle Champion Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Thursdays, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Learn how to grow your business with quality referrals. $10 includes breakfast.

Citizenship Class
Southwest Branch
Seattle Public Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Study to become a U.S. Citizen, prepare for the Citizenship interview. Improve you English. Citizenship application assistance is also available.

Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+ and fluent in English. Application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

Volleyball
Southwest Community Center
2801 S.W. Thistle St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon. Men and women ages 50+ wanted for drop-in play volleyball. For info 206-935-2162.

District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. Representatives from neighborhood councils and other community organizations provide reports on what issues and concerns they are working on and announcements about up-coming community meetings and events.

Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. A resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads are welcome. All fathers are invited.

Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball
12U
West Seattle Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. For tryout, call Greg at 669-6881 or email gkormanik@comcast.net

Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount

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