Mercer Island Parks and Recreation 8236 SE 24th Street

Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.275.7609

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS!

The Community & Event Center

and City Offices

will be

C L O S E D Easter - March 1

Memorial Day - May 28

Summer Celebration July 14 & 15 Luau & Beach Party Lunch May 31

Luau & Beach Party Lunch Kick off the summer with our Luau and Beach Party lunch. Prizes for best dressed! Music, great food, and a game or two! Registration required and transportation is available. Call 206-275-7609 to register by credit card over the phone, or come in person to the front counter by May 24th to get a spot. Limited walk in space will be available as food must be ordered in advance. Course #: 1364 Day/Date: Thu, May 31st Time: 12pm Fee: $5.50 Location: MICEC

Summer Celebration! “Island Vibes” July 14 & 15, 2018 Surf’s Up Mercer Island! Join us July 14th and 15th in celebration of our summer days in a tropical way at the 28th Annual Mercer Island Summer Celebration! Festival. Grass skirts, flower shirts, Tiki lights & tropical delights… we’re planning a sandtastic weekend of tropical fun to revel in a different kind of island life. Paradise is calling… Location: Mercerdale Park Sponsored by Kitchen Plus, Mercer Island FC, Mercer Island Community Fund, New Seasons Market, Windermere Real Estate, Republic Services, Smith Brothers Farms, John L. Scott, Roanoke Inn and Mercer Island Center for the Arts.

Contract Bridge You do not need a partner to play with this friendly group of card players. Play bridge, make new friends and play leisurely. New players are always welcome. Register the first Tuesday of the month. Day: Tue, Thur Time: 12:45 – 3pm Fee: $5/month Location: MICEC Course #: Month 0774 Apr 1354 May 1355 Jun

Community Coffee Hour

Come to the Mercer

Island Community

Center for free coffee

and fun conversation

in a social, engaging

environment.

Every Wednesday

and Friday from 9am-

10am. No need to

register, just show up,

have a warm cup of joe and enjoy…

Watercolor Exploration– Smart with Art Discover the art of watercolor paint! We will design a simple landscape painting and learn watercolor painting techniques. Create an 8x10 work of art that will be framed in a glass frame, ready to hang, once you leave this workshop! All supplies and instruction included. Course #: 0812 Age: 50 + Day/Date: Fri, May 11 Time: 2 pm - 4 pm Fee: $44 Location: MICEC

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Round Table Join other OLLI-U of W members in discussing the events of the day in an informal and friendly environment with a beautiful view of Lake Washington and Bellevue. You may also join the group as an observer. The observers will be able to sit back and relax and learn from the dialogue. Whenever they are ready to participate in the conversation, all they have to do is raise their hand. The City of MI pro-vides free coffee to add to casual but inter-esting experience. Elliot Newman facilitates this group. Please register at osher@pce.uw.edu or 206-616-1462 if you are interested.

Wed (ongoing) Time: 10 - 11:30am Facilitator: Elliot Newman Location: MICEC Lifelong Learning Classes Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Uni-versity of Washington offers classes for adults over 50, who come together in a lively learning environment to explore intellectual and cultural topics of interest, share their experience and talents and meet new people. There is an annual $35 Osher membership fee in addition to the course fee of $45 each. All classes held at MICEC.To register call Osher at (206) 685-6549 or www.osher.uw.edu. Who Done It? The Genesis of the Detective Story Instructor: Marsha Shernoff Day/Date: Tue, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: $45 (OLLI-UW membership required) The Birth of the American Soundtrack -Musical Touchstones in American Popular Music Instructor: Amanda Wilde Day/Date: Thu, May 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: $45 (OLLI-UW membership required) Presidency of Thomas Jefferson Instructor: James Rigali Day/Date: Tue, May 29, Jun 5, 12, 19 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Cost: $45 (OLLI-UW membership required)

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“Outings and Adventures” Day Trips and more! Join our fantastic tour guides on some fun and exciting Pacific Northwest adventures! All trips depart from the Mercer Island Community & Event Center. For questions regarding accessibility, special accommodations, or transportation to the Center please contact C.J. Stanford at 206-275-7863.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Come join us for a breathtaking day trip touring the many tulip fields at The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! After our tour of the tulip fields, we will head to the La Conner Brewing Co. for lunch. Lunch is no-host, fee includes transportation. Course #: 0318 Day/Date: Fri, Apr 13 Time: 9am – 5pm Fee: $18 + tax (Ticket included)

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park We are heading to Eatonville, WA to tour Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to conservation, education and recreation by displaying, interpreting and researching native northwest wildlife and their natural habitats. After our tour, we will grab lunch at the L&M Firehouse in Orting, WA. Lunch is no host. Course #: 0980 Day/Date: Fri, May 18 Time: 8am – 5pm Fee: $34 + tax (Ticket included)

Lake Chelan Getaway Join us as we head out for a weekend of fun and relaxation to Campbell’s Resort on crystal clear Lake Chelan! Walking distance from downtown, Campbell’s resort has something for everyone! Excursions will in-clude: Wine tasting, shopping, boat ride on La-dy of the Lake, breakfast and dinner at Campbell’s flagship Pub & Veranda. Don’t miss this great trip with great people! Course #: 0975 Day/Dates: Fri - Sun, May 4 - 6 Time: 9am – 4pm Fee: $210 Double Occupancy (tax included) $400 Single Occupancy (tax included)

Bullitt Center Tour Join us as we explore The Bullitt Center, a six-story, 50,000 square foot office building in Se-attle that aspires to be the world’s greenest commercial building in the world! After our tour we will be eating lunch at “Skillet”. Lunch is no host. Course #: 0973 Day/Date: Fri, Apr 27 Time: 10am – 4pm Fee: $20 + tax (Ticket included)

New Day Northwest Join Margaret, the host of King 5’s New Day Northwest and various guests as we celebrate what’s great about the Northwest. We’ll laugh, cry, learn and eat together! After the recording we will head to Pyramid Alehouse and Restaurant. Lunch is no host. Course #: 0982 Day/Date: Tue, Jun 12 Time: 9am – 4pm Fee: $20 + tax (Ticket included)

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Solemates Come join us every Wednesday for neighborhood walks in the Seattle and Eastside areas! Dress for the weather as we go rain or shine. Four miles of walk and talk, followed by a stop at a coffee shop. No sign-ups necessary. Solemates welcomes you! Day: Wed Dates: Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 Time: 8:30am - 11:30am Fee: $3 Facilitator: Fran Call Location: Depart from MICEC

Golf Join us for some golf, beginners welcome! We are looking for 9 and 18 hole players to join the group and visit some of the finest courses in the area. Weekly itinerary and reservation information available upon registration. Round trip bus transportation provided weekly for $5, green fees are on your own. For questions, please contact Katie Herzog at katie.herzog@mercergov.org or 206-275-7862. Course #: 0600 Day: Mon Date: Apr - Oct Fee: $24 + tax Resident $28 + tax General

Indoor Art Gallery The Mercer Gallery displays beautiful paintings and art work of regional visual artists at the Mercer Island Community & Event Cen-ter The Indoor Gallery is open to the public free of charge. The art work is for sale with a percentage of the sales going to support arts and cultural programming of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Upcoming Exhibits Northwest Watercolor Society April 16 - June 1 Artists’ Reception: April 19, 6:30-8:00 pm Brain Injury Alliance of Washington June 4 - July 20 Artists’ Reception: June 7, 6:30-8:00 pm

Aerobic Dance Dance lovers will enjoy these dance moves to all the recent hit songs plus a few oldies! Class includes warm up, floor work, weights, dance (at your own level) routines and cool down. Come join the fun & tone up! Drop-ins welcome ($15) (Min 8) Mon & Wed, 5:15 - 6:15 pm Course #17241 Sep 6 - Dec 13 $366 Res/$438 Non-Res Instructor: Jann Schumacher Location: MICEC Zumba® Gold A fun class for active adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The class will introduce easy to follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. All levels welcome, as every move can be modified to meet your fitness needs. Day: Sun Time: 1pm - 2pm Drop-In Fee: $18 Course # Dates Res/General Fee 0797 Mar 4 - Apr 8* $79/$94 0799 Apr 15 - May 27 $109/$130 0800 Jun 3 - Jul 29 $139/$166 *No class Mar 18 Facilitator: Katy Gray Location: MICEC

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Drop-in Fitness Pickleball:

Mon Wed & Fri ~ 9:30 am - 2 pm Sun ~ 1 - 3 pm No play: 9.4, 10/9, 11/23-24, 12/18 - 1/1

55+ Senior Drop-in Volleyball Tue & Thr ~ 9:30 am - Noon No Play 11/23, 12/18 - 1/1

Badminton: Fri~ 3 - 7 pm Sat - 5 - 7 pm No play 11/11, 11/24, 12/18 - 1/1 Location: MICEC

Call the Gym Hotline, 275.7892, after 7 am, on the day you plan to attend to confirm that your program is being held that day.

Daily Drop-in and quarterly passes available. Fees vary. See Rec Guide for more info.

Work Out in the Fitness Center $3 ($4/non-res) drop in fee or $25 ($30/non-res.) for 30 days (seniors 65+). For more information, contact the front desk at 206.275.7609.

Enhance Fitness Join us for this low-cost, evidence-based group exercise program, helping participants at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. A full hour of fun, we focus on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility - everything needed to maintain health and function. Mon, Wed, Fri 7:45 am, 9:00 am & 10:00 am Dance Room

Power Flex Sports Conditioning Level I Mon: 8:15 - 9:15 am Wed/Fri: 8:00 - 9:00 am Level II Mon: 7:15 - 8:15 am and Tue/Thr: 8 - 9:00 am

Parkinson’s Exercise One Day a Week ~ Mon or Thurs OR Two Days a Week ~ Mon and Thr 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

See the Rec. Guide for session dates, and fees for above classes.

Yoga The perfect class for active seniors who are looking to reactivate! Gentle stretching for flexibility, strength and balance. Tue 9:00 - 10:15 am. Fee: $76 Res / $90 General Drop-in Fee: $18/class Course #0602 Apr 10 - May 15 Course #0603 May 29 - Jul 3 Instructor: Maude Pauletto Location: MICEC

Dance For PD Dance for PD® offers dance classes for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. The class is free to all participants.

To Register: Visit Northwest Parkinson's Foundation website at www.nwpf.org/participate or call 206-748-9481. Questions? call Shawn Roberts at 206-518-5232. Day/Time: Wed 11:30 am -1 pm Dates: Mar 21-May 9 (spring session) May 30-*Jul 25 (summer session) *No Class Jul 4

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Mercer Island Transportation

Call 206-275-7895, prompt #1 and leave your request on the 24-hour voice message line. Must be 55+. Mercer Island locations only. First time riders will be contacted to reserve a pick-up time. Fee is $1 one way or $2 round trip per person. Reservations for transportation are required by 4pm on day before pick-up for Tue, Wed or Thur transportation.

Door-to-door Pick-up: Rides available to most* Senior Adult activities sponsored by Mercer Island Parks & Recreation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from your home to program location and return home. *Call 206-275-7841 to verify availability.

Grocery Shopping: Grocery shopping is every Wednesday unless otherwise indicated. One errand and a grocery store of your choice on the Island.

Sound Generations Volunteer Medical Transportation for Seniors Call 206.448.5740 to schedule a ride if you are: 60+years, a King County resident without other transportation options and able to transfer into a vehicle with minimal assistance. Fee: Donation.

Meals on Wheels A selection of frozen meals delivered to homebound individuals 60 years+ once a week on Wednesdays. $5/meal, by donation. Call 206.275.7841 to sign up. Call 206.275.7895, prompt 4, to place an order.

Senior Adult Program Contacts Senior Social Program

Leslie Sylvetsky ……………206.275.7843 Senior Information Message Line … 206.275.7895 General Senior Info & Assistance(Transportation, Lunch, Meals on Wheels, Footcare, etc.)

Amber Britton …………….. 206.275.7841 Geriatric Specialist Outreach Program

Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC ….206.275.7752

Geriatric Specialist - Outreach Program Provides outreach, home-based assessment and counseling. Contact Betsy Zuber at YFS office at 206.275.7752.

Senior Social A program addressing the needs for senior adults who have physical, memory, hearing, or visual limitations. Socialize and engage in an atmosphere that is safe, fun and interactive; with music, art/crafts, games, exercise, guest speakers and education. Tues, Wed & Thurs, 10 am - 2 pm Cost: $50 + tax/day res., $55 + tax non-res. Call 206.275.7843

Caregivers Support Group Caregivers are invited to share concerns, receive support and increase their knowledge about resources in a group setting. 1st Thursday ongoing ~ 2:30 - 4 pm Facilitator: Betsy Zuber, MS, LMHC, 206.275.7752. Call Betsy prior to your first attendance.

Parkinson Disease Support Group Monthly support group, providing community and educational resources. Helpful cutting-edge ideas and info from occasional guest speakers. 1st Tuesday ongoing ~ 2 - 3:30 pm Facilitator: Debbie Hanson, PT, DPT Suggested Donation: $5

Footcare Clinic 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays, 9 am - 3:00 pm Call 206.275.7895 for an appointment. Fee: $35 / visit Tina Williams, R.N. Bring a towel.

Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic Reduced-cost dental hygiene services for ages 60+. Pick up your informational packet. at

MICEC. You will be asked for your name and number and the hygienist, Deb Fredrikson, RDH, will call you to answer questions and schedule

your appointment. Third Tue, 9 am - 5 pm. Fee varies depending on services.

MI Voicemail Numbers: 206.275.7895 Press 1 for Senior Transportation, 3 for Foot Care Clinic or 4 for Meals on Wheels

Service Days/Time Description Health Services Dental Clinic 3rd Tue, 9am - 5pm Appointment required. Pick up more info at MICEC. Footcare 2nd 4th & 5th Tue, 9am - 3pm Appointment required. Call 275-7895, prompt 3.

Support Programs Caregiver’s Support 1st Thr, 2:30 - 4pm Share concerns and receive support. Call 275.7752 prior to your first meeting. Eastside Stroke Support 1st 2nd & 3rd Mon, 1:30-2:30pm Call 425.7468396 for more InformationI Parkinson Support 1st Tue, 2 - 2:30pm Concerns and Challenges

shared. Programs Enhance Fitness Mon Wed Fri Stretch, low impact aerobics, 7:45, 9 & 10am strengthening exercises. Parkinson Exercise Mon and/or Thr Stretching, bending, mobility 11am - 12pm enhancing exercise. Lunch & Conversation 3rd Tue, 12 - 1pm Call 275-7609 Thur before lunch to register. Senior Social Program Tue Wed & Thr, 10am - 2pm Respite care and activities for seniors with memory loss or other conditions.

Solemates Wed, 8:30 - 11:30am See Rec Guide for more info. Trailmates Thr, 8:45am - 3pm See Rec Guide for more info.

Transportation Grocery Shopping Wed Call 275-7895 (Prompt 3) Senior Transportation Tue & Thr, 9am - 3pm Round trip from home to (MI Locations Only) Wed, 101m - 12pm MICEC program or shopping. Call 275-7895 (prompt 1) the day before to reserve a spot. Other Community Programs Alzheimer’s Café 2nd Wed, 3 - 4:30pm Mo’s Pizza, 2630 77th Ave SE Historical Society 3rd Mon, 1 - 2pm Monthly Sep - May Probus 1st Wed, 1:30pm Social Club for retired business professionals, MI Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE. Striver’s Monthly 3rd Tue, 1:30pm Proactive approach to good health.

Mercer Island Voice Mail Numbers The Community Center has a dedicated senior information/message line at 206.275.7895.

Press 1 for Senior Transportation

Press 3 for Foot Care Clinic

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