Activities
ENGAGE: SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
SeaMar Bi-Lingual
Activities & Services 2nd Mondays, 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff from SeaMar are at Mt. Si Senior Center to offer activities, services and programs for Spanish-speaking elders. To get more info about SeaMar's Elder Outreach programs, contact Clemencia Robayo at 425-373-6587 or email ClemenciaRobayo@seamarchc.org 
Beginning Colored Pencil Drawing
Mondays, 1:30-2:30pm 4/Lessons $50 with Ekta Gupta Colored pencils are one of the most accessible mediums available to artists. Colored pencils allow the artist an incredible amount of control over the application, leading to highly detailed imagery. Using proper techniques, fantastic works of art can be created with these familiar tools. This is an introductory course on colored pencil techniques with added instruction in basic drawing and composition. Call for student materials list and for more information. 
Intro to Pen & Ink Drawing
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm 4/Lessons $50 with LDS Elder, Bryson McBride Pen and Ink Drawing is an art form where you draw using a variety of pens instead of pencil. Artists have used ink, one of the oldest drawing mediums, to produce some of the world’s most memorable images. Drawing with pen and ink is as challenging as it is inspiring and heightens an artist’s accurate use of line, value, and composition. Beautiful blacks and crystal-clear colors make drawing with ink irresistible. 
Intro to Acoustic Guitar
1st Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm 4/Lessons $50 with Gerald Braude Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic guitar. You'll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory. For students who have long thought about picking up the guitar, this course will provide an easy access foundation that will get you playing. Students must bring their own acoustic guitar to each class. Call for more info. 425-888-3434 |
Mt. Si Senior Center's
Coffee Break & Breakfast Bites Tues & Fri, 9 - 11 am ($1) Designed to get you up and moving,, this morning program will connect you with your friends and healthy exercise classes. A great way to link you up to the activities and programs that you used to enjoy. This affordable Coffee Break program features coffee, tea, breakfast juices and healthy breakfast bites. Meet your buddies over coffee, play a round of pool and catch up on all the latest news. Mt. Si Senior Center is the gathering place for those 50 and older. Please join us! 
Decorate Your Hat!
May 8th at 10am - 2:30pm Spend the day laughing and visiting with friends while you decorate your own hat. Or just spend your time creating beautiful artwork. You bring a hat and your creativity and we will provide the supplies. Hat Day at Mt. Si Senior Center is SO much fun, please join us! 
Tea@Three (Mad-Hatter Style)
May 17th at 3:00 PM The third Wednesday of each month, Mt. Si Senior Center hosts Tea@Three. This is a traditional British high tea with a twist. The theme is based upon the Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and each month, Alice meets a new character Mad-Hatter style. There will be delectable finger sandwiches, delicious delicacies, good friends and delightful conversation. Please call 425-888-3434 to reserve a spot. 
TIE-DYE T-Shirt Workshop - $15
Thu 6/22 @ 12:30-2:30pm with Sue Beauvais Tie-dye is a popular fabric dyeing technique known for its bright, saturated colors and bold patterns. It’s one of those nostalgic, feel-good crafts that never seem to go out of style. By combining traditional dyeing, painting, twisting and banding we will teach you how to create your own design. All you need is a desire to learn! Bring your own 100% cotton t-shirt. We’ll supply the dyes, instruction, and fun! Call us for more info. 425-888-3434 
YARD-ART Workshop - $25
Thu 6/29 @ 1:00-3:00pm with Dee Riley In conjunction with the Audrey Rose Letter series, Mt Si Senior Center is hosting a Turtledove painting class on faux stained glass. Each student will go home with their own unique window art. The class will be using our patterns and glass paints to create art that is surprisingly realistic and easy to learn. Grab your creative and budding artist friends and Join us! All supplies are included in the class fee. |
The Audrey Rose Letters - Part V
2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30pm
Welcome to a brand-new, story-telling experience. Step back in time to hear powerful accounts of love and intrigue, all told through letters from WWII. Audrey Rose Drollinger meets Charlie Burke at an Army Ranger dance. From the moment he lays eyes on her, Charlie knows he’s a goner. He must meet Audrey Rose…to share a dance, a connection before leaving for basic training. As their relationship develops through heartfelt leters, the couple moves closer and closer to one of the most important days of WWII. What neither can yet see is the role each will play in the day’s events… and whether both will make it out alive… The Audrey Rose Letters is a live, immersive reading by MSSC Volunteers, Anne Henderson & Chuck Zeder. Join them for history! Romance! And intrigue!
Hospitality Hour
Friday, May 19th at 11:30am
Mt. Si Senior Center offers a monthly meeting to help you get acquainted with the programs, services, activities and special events on offer at MSSC. Are you age 50 or older and looking to expand your friend group? Join us at this informative meeting and get all your questions answered.
Friday, May 19th at 11:30am
Mt. Si Senior Center offers a monthly meeting to help you get acquainted with the programs, services, activities and special events on offer at MSSC. Are you age 50 or older and looking to expand your friend group? Join us at this informative meeting and get all your questions answered.
Trivia Time LIVE!
Wednesday, May 24th at 1:30 PM
Are you great at coming up with the answers to obscure questions about pop culture, geography, science, historical figures, literature, movies, the animal kingdom, archaeology and more? Then have we got an event for you! Grab your buddies and join Mt. Si Senior Center’s own Susan Kingsbury-Comeau for wild fun, quick-witted game play and prizes!
Wednesday, May 24th at 1:30 PM
Are you great at coming up with the answers to obscure questions about pop culture, geography, science, historical figures, literature, movies, the animal kingdom, archaeology and more? Then have we got an event for you! Grab your buddies and join Mt. Si Senior Center’s own Susan Kingsbury-Comeau for wild fun, quick-witted game play and prizes!
The Fourth Fridays - Book Review Club
May 26th at 9:30 AM
Don’t you just love a great book? For May we are reading, “Unsettled Ground” by Cassandra Tate. Join us for lively literary topics. The 4th Fridays Book Club is where you will find your tribe of fellow book lovers and engaging conversation!
Mah Jongg Club
Every Monday - Play starts at 1:00pm
This game is a tile based game that was developed in the 19th century. This social game is great for keeping you focused and on your toes. Please join us in our senior lounge.
Every Monday - Play starts at 1:00pm
This game is a tile based game that was developed in the 19th century. This social game is great for keeping you focused and on your toes. Please join us in our senior lounge.
All activities held at the Center are back!
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Bring It On Billiards M - F, Drop In Anytime $2 members/$4 non-members
Rack ’em up! Play 8 ball, captain’s 8 ball, 9 or 10 ball. A regular group meets Mon, Wed & Fri mornings or play anytime. Calling All Puzzlers M - F, Drop In Anytime Free Jigsaw puzzles are excellent brain training. Come lend your hand at the puzzle table. Ghost Blitz, Anomia & Dutch Blitz M-F, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free What, What, What...? Guaranteed to get you and your friends laughing while you learn techniques and formulate strategies. If you like a good challenge, then come and check out our new Tabletop games and let us know what you think. Crafters’ Corner / SnoValley Quilters / Yarn Therapy M, W, F 11AM-4PM Free This group has room for every kind of crafter. Bring your ideas and projects and have fun with this crafty and creative group. Bring your own supplies, paint, brushes, pencils, beads, wood, metal, yarn or clay. Quilting is the great American handicraft. Quilts have amazing stories and are sewn with great love and care—a true reflection of the people who make them. Anyone regardless of skill level is welcome. Yarn work is therapeutic! Some say it is the new yoga because of its relaxing and meditative qualities. Bring your yarn, needles or hooks to work on your current project. Enjoy conversation with others. Get help if needed. |
Adult Coloring Group M or Drop In 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free
Get your color pencils, pens and crayons and rediscover a joyous activity from your childhood. New people are joining every week. Absolutely everyone is welcome to come color. A regular group meets on Monday afternoons but you may drop in any afternoon.
Dominoes M, Th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free
This centuries-old game is almost an obsession for many players. Dominoes is like life—you must have patience and a strategy to get past all the blocks. The lively group plays Mexican Train. Newcomers welcome.
Rummikub M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free
Rummikub is a fast-moving rummy tile game. It’s terrific if you want to work your mind against some highly capable opponents! Come test your mettle.
Pinochle at MSSC Tues & Thurs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at MSSC Free
Do you have some tricks up your sleeve? This is a great way to wile away the afternoon or the evening with friends.
Do You Have Ideas For A New Activity?
If you have ideas for a new activity we’d like to hear about it. The Adult Coloring Group and Rummikub players got started this way. Someone had an idea, talked to us about space and scheduling, and they recruited friends to join them. Now these groups are taking on a life of their own!
We’ve considered origami and card making, but we really want to hear about your interests. All we need are leaders for any of these self-run activities. Contact Demelza Riley, Programs Coordinator today at 425-888-3434!
Get your color pencils, pens and crayons and rediscover a joyous activity from your childhood. New people are joining every week. Absolutely everyone is welcome to come color. A regular group meets on Monday afternoons but you may drop in any afternoon.
Dominoes M, Th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free
This centuries-old game is almost an obsession for many players. Dominoes is like life—you must have patience and a strategy to get past all the blocks. The lively group plays Mexican Train. Newcomers welcome.
Rummikub M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free
Rummikub is a fast-moving rummy tile game. It’s terrific if you want to work your mind against some highly capable opponents! Come test your mettle.
Pinochle at MSSC Tues & Thurs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at MSSC Free
Do you have some tricks up your sleeve? This is a great way to wile away the afternoon or the evening with friends.
Do You Have Ideas For A New Activity?
If you have ideas for a new activity we’d like to hear about it. The Adult Coloring Group and Rummikub players got started this way. Someone had an idea, talked to us about space and scheduling, and they recruited friends to join them. Now these groups are taking on a life of their own!
We’ve considered origami and card making, but we really want to hear about your interests. All we need are leaders for any of these self-run activities. Contact Demelza Riley, Programs Coordinator today at 425-888-3434!