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Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206.937.7169
All clothing reduced 40% March 13 - 19 and all green clothing is half price on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Choose an egg at checkout on March 15 to determine your discount and don't forget to check the white board above the cash register for unadvertised specials. Seniors receive a 20% discount on all their purchases all day Tuesday, high schoolers with student ID all day Saturday and all men's wear is 40% off every Sunday. The all volunteer run, non profit American Cancer Society Shop hours are: Sun., 11–3 p.m.; Mon.–Sat., 10–4:30 p.m. www.discoveryshopwestseattle.org / LIKE us on Facebook.

Early Days Parent Support Group Meetings
Nurturing Expressions
4746 44th Ave. S.W.-Suite 201
425.243.2355
Every Monday, 10:30 a.m.–noon (except federal holidays). Early Days uses the MotherWoman format to facilitate an honest discussion of the realities of parenting. Trained facilitators work to create a comfortable environment for folks to share whatever is going on for them, free of judgement or advice. You are not alone! All moms (birth, adoptive, foster) who experience emotional challenges are welcome. Come join a circle of parents that are having similar feelings and challenges! Support people and partners welcome! Suggested donation $10; no one turned away. www.TheEarlyDays.org / Follow us on Facebook: EarlyDaysWS / earlydaysws@gmail.com.

West Seattle Kiwanis Weekly Meeting
Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
www.kiwaniswestseattle.org
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Guests Welcome. People dedicated to community service, and we have FUN, too! Key Clubs at local High Schools plus many other activities. Information: Linda Cox, Membership Chair, 206.910.1234.

Service of Remembrance Bonfire on Alki Beach
Sunday, March 20
2:00pm-4:00pm
Alki Beach
1702 Alki Ave. SW
Seattle, WA, 98116
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=445
Free

MORE INFO:
Website: http://www.providencehospiceofseattle.org/programs-and-services/grief-su...
Email: jill.perry@providence.org
Phone: 206-749-7702
Contact: Jill Perry

Providence Hospice of Seattle is hosting a bonfire for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. This annual service of remembrance will be held Sunday March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Alki Beach Park in West Seattle. Gather at a fire pit closest to the Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave., S., Seattle, to reflect, remember and honor loved ones who have died in the past year. For more information please call 206-749-7702 or Jill Perry at jill.perry@providence.org.

Chief Sealth Class of 1966 50-Year Reunion
South Seattle Community College
Brockey Center
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Sat., Sept. 17, 2016. For details, contact Jim Starkey: james2647@msn.com or 425.641.2647.

West Seattle TOPS Meeting
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tues. evening, 5:30–7p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us at our “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” weekly meeting, an encouraging weight loss support group. Weigh-in 5:30–6 p.m. & Meeting 6–7 p.m. Our group encourages healthy living and loss of pounds, with accountability via our weekly weigh-ins. Meetings include informative programs, challenges, awards, encouragement and lots of FUN! TOPS is an extremely affordable program. Convenient and free parking. For more information contact: Linda at 932.3021 or Pat at 935.2186.

West Seattle Lion’s Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Thurs., noon–1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.

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: 206.932.2621.

“The Memory Lane Cafe”
Angelina’s
2311 California Ave. S.W.
Third Wednesday of month, 3–4:30 p.m. For persons with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their care partners. No judgement or expectations. Just come and be yourself and have a good time! No cost other than your food & drink at happy hour prices! Sponsored by West Seattle Senior Center & Angelina’s Restaurant. Questions: theresamz@seniorservices.org or 206.932.4044

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7–8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.

AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9–5:30 p.m. $15 for members, $20 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.

Business Network with Westside Professionals
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Wednesdays, 8–9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact sfelix@quidnunc.net

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

Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 SW Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-851-2102.

Providence Elizabeth House
3201 SW 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.

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