Today Historic Storms Talk At Magnuson

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a presentation today at 2pm called "Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State." 

The event is being held at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street) in the Garden Room.

The information says:

Local broadcaster and historian Feliks Banel explores our region’s darkest weather days and most infamous storms. With archival photos, radio, and TV clips, Banel takes us back in time to hear stories of those who survived some of the worst Pacific Northwest weather in recorded history. 

Further, Banel explores how these storms can revive our shared humanity. Frightening weather can bind communities together to share resources, commiserate, and protect each other. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of how they survive being snowed in, washed out, or left without power in the wake of a big storm—and why we remember those moments for the rest of our lives.  

Feliks Banel is a writer and producer, and serves as editor of COLUMBIA, the quarterly magazine of the Washington State Historical Society. He has been a host and contributor for KIRO Radio on matters of Northwest history and culture for many years; he created the history series This NOT Just In for KUOW Public Radio; and he produces documentaries for the Seattle Channel.

For more information go here or call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Monday NEST Lecture On Downsizing

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a presentation on Monday at 2pm called "The Upside of Downsizing: Getting to Enough." 

The event is being held at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street) in the Garden Room.

The information says:

Dr. Sara Hart will discuss her book: The Upside of Downsizing: Getting to Enough and her experience dealing with the emotional impact of downsizing. In this caring and lighthearted presentation, Dr. Hart will offer helpful hints on how to communicate effectively with Real Estate Agents, Professional Downsizers, Stagers, and friends and family. Dr. Hart will offer sage advice about taking care of yourself during the process and understanding what “getting to enough” means and how it can be so helpful to you. 

“How will I know when I have enough?” That is the question Sara Hart asks audiences when talking about her special project called Sign of Enough. She began her project in the mid 1990’s, and recently her passion has been refueled as the results of our over consumption and greed become more and more obvious. The idea also became the watch word for her as she completed a major downsizing of her home.  

Dr. Hart has been involved in helping to develop leaders and effective teams inside organizations for 30+ years. Prior to founding her own management consulting company, Hartcom, Sara was in charge of Training and Development for the research division of Pfizer both in the US and the UK. She has facilitated hundreds of groups and presented to scores of meetings.  

For more information go here or call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Weekly Walking Group For Elders

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors,  has a weekly morning walking group on Wednesdays from 10-11am at Magnuson Park.

The information says that "NEST Members Nancy Nordquist and Rosemary Blakemore lead this group on meditative, 45-minute walks through Magnuson Park."

Meet in parking lot E4 at the north end of the park. 

For more information go here or call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Today NEST Lecture On Artic And Antarctic Regions

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a presentation today at 2pm called "The Last Place on Earth - The Importance of the Arctic and Antarctic Regions." 

The event is being held at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street) in the Garden Room.

The information says:

The polar regions are wondrous, exciting, dangerous and mysterious places that deserve our attention. In an interactive class setting, learn about the geopolitical issues; geology, ice and morphology and the impact of climate change; specialized plants and animals; biographies of the important explorers; myths, stories and histories of the indigenous people; and contemporary art and music by some of our own Northwest musicians and artists. 

Mary Lynne Evans is a native of Baker City, Oregon, a cattle ranching community. She has travelled to all seven continents and taught at Gandhi College in Ballia, India, elementary school in Dharamsala, India, and area high schools. In her second career as an urban and regional planner, she worked in Fairbanks, Alaska, as well as Seattle, Renton, King County, and Snohomish County. She holds masters degrees in Social Work and English, as well as certificates on poetry and teaching English as a second language. Mary Lynne currently volunteers teaching at the Lifetime Learning Center, is the President of the Puget Sound Welsh Association, and is a member of Medieval Women’s Choir.

For more information go here or call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

NESt'S Weekly Walking Group At Magnuson

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors has a weekly Morning Walking Group on Wednesdays from 10-11am at Magnuson Park. NEST Members Nancy Nordquist and Rosemary Blakemore lead the group which meets in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Go here for more information.

Wednesdays NEST Having iphone Basics Class

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a special iPhone Basics class starting Wednesdays, weekly through November 7 from 11-12:30pm at the NEST Office (7736 24th Avenue).

The information says:

iPhone Basics is a 3-week course that offers a comprehensive introduction to the most useful - but sometimes perplexing - features and functions of your iPhone.  

You will learn about the settings, how to personalize your phone, how to use iCloud, how to transfer photos from your iPhone to your computer, how to share them with friends, and more.  

These classes will help you feel more competent and confident about using your iPhone.  

Course fee: $30 for NEST Members, $35 for NEST Volunteers, and $40 for the general public.

To register, call the NEST office at 206-525-6378 or email info@nestseattle.org.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

"Reimagining Your Life"" Lecture For Senions

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is holding its monthly NEST Cafe Series today at 2pm on the topic "Reimagining Your Life for Fun and Fulfillment" at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street).

The information says:

What do you consider to be one of the most significant times of your life before you were 30 years old? Bring a picture of yourself from that time and join novelist and NEST member Dorothy Van Soest in a process of reimagining/recreating your life back then to see what insights you might discover! Dorothy will use her latest mystery, 'Death, Unchartered' as well as turbulent events from the 1960s as an example and will invite you to explore a significant period in your life as well.  

Van Soest, MSW, PhD, is Professor Emeritus and former dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, Seattle. A writer, social worker and activist, she has published ten books including her debut novel 'Just Mercy' (2014), and more than 50 journal articles, essays and book chapters that tackle complex issues related to violence, oppression, and injustice.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Backyard Garden Tips For Seniors

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is holding its monthly NEST Cafe Series today at 2pm on the topic "Your Backyard Garden: Health, Habitat, and Simplicity" at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street).

The information says:

Is your garden a mess? Do you enjoy your outdoor spaces, or is your garden just a burden? What are some simple ways that you can re-think your garden to maximize your health, safety & enjoyment, and provide environmental benefits? Using examples from local projects, Joanna will focus on space & structure, ideas for outdoor seating areas, adding backyard & bird habitat, and strategies for management and success. 

Joanna D’Asaro is a Landscape Architect with Greener Living Solutions and has been designing and managing custom residential exterior projects in Seattle for the last 20 years. Her passion and design focus includes creating outdoor living spaces, tree and habitat restoration, native plantings, edible gardens, and finding joy in nature. 

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Tomorrow Learn How To Advocate Yourself At Medical Appointments

Tomorrow from 2-3:30, NEST (Northeast Seattle Together) (7737 25th Avenue NE) which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a free talk called "Talking With Doctors: Empowering Yourself ."

The information says:

How can you advocate effectively during a short medical appointment?  

We’ll discuss three domains of medical information, and ways to address each of them: 1) Receiving too much medical care can harm you, which is common and how can you avoid it? 2) How much will treatment cost? Many doctors are reluctant to discuss that 3) What are your end-of-life values?  

David Ansley was a former member  of the health team at Consumer Reports. His specialty is creation and management of web-based consumer health information, such as Choosing Wisely patient resources.  Previously, he has written, edited and published medical information for the BMJ Publishing Group, Web MD, the San Jose Mercury News, and other web and print publications.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Monday NEST Talk On Travelling For Seniors

On Monday from 2-3:30, NEST (Northeast Seattle Together) (7737 25th Avenue NE) which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a free talk called "Do You Think Your Travel Days are Behind You?"

The information says:

Come hear Heather Weinert from AAA Travel talk about travel options and companies that are geared with seniors in mind. Her experience with travelers’ concerns about online booking, rental cars, airport transfers, cruises, insurance, and solo travel will enlighten and encourage our members to see new sights, or revisit old one

The talk is in the Garden Room at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street). Call the NEST office to RSVP at 206.525.6378.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Tomorrow NEST Talk On Downsizing

Is Downsizing in Your Future?



Tomorrow from 2-3:30, NEST (Northeast Seattle Together) (7737 25th Avenue NE)  which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a free talk called " Is Downsizing in Your Future?"

The information says:

Mary Anderson from Windermere Real Estate will discuss: What are your options on where to move? Mary will share benchmarks to note to help you determine if it's time to make a move.  

Mary will share tips on sorting, packing and reducing the stuff, and provide information about different types of retirement communities. She wil also give a short market update about our current real estate market and talk about predatory Buyer practices. 

Call the NEST office to RSVP at 206.525.6378.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

For more information go here.

Tomorrow NEST Presentation On Medication Management and Safety



Tomorrow from 2-3:30, NEST (Northeast Seattle Together) (7737 25th Avenue NE )  which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is having a free talk called " Older Adult Medication Management and Safety."

The information says:

From the Washington Poison Center (WAPC) findings, about 50% of older adults who called WAPC did so due to taking medications twice, taking the wrong medication, taking an incorrect dose, etc.  

This presentation will give strategies to properly manage and safely store personal medications, and discuss options on how to dispose of medications properly. An overview of all of the free services the WAPC provides will also be discussed. 

Arti Patel, MPH, CHES is the Public Health and Education Director at the Washington Poison Center, where she provides public health direction and leadership for the education program  She is a member of the Washington Healthy Youth Coalition, Prevention Works in Seattle Drug-Free Coalition, the Heroin and Prescription Opiate Task Force, and other workgroups focused on injury prevention. Arti received her Master’s in Public Health from Emory University and is certified as a Community Health Education Specialist.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

For more information go here or call 206-525-6378.

Today NEST Presentation On Intergenerational Communication Gaps At Magnuson





NEST (Northeast Seattle Together) (5751 33rd Avenue NE)  which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is continuing its  free NEST Café series today at 2pm at the Magnuson Brig (6344 NE 74th Street, Room 406 )with a presentation called "Nineteen to Ninety: Communicating with Humans of All Ages."

The information says:

Most of us experience intergenerational communication gaps, whether at work, at play or in our families. The mindset of much younger or much older people can feel like foreign territory with a different language. Ignoring generational differences is not an option in modern urban life, in which the generations mix so freely.  

This presentation describes the world view, built upon experience, of each American generation since WWII. The presentation and discussion aim to increase understanding, decrease assumptions and possibly move us toward more tolerant attitudes and positive communication.

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

For more information go here or call 206-525-6378.

Learn About Leaving A Legacy Monday At NEST Cafe

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is holding its monthly NEST Cafe Series on Monday at 2pm on the topic "They Don’t Want Your Stuff, They Want Your Stories!" at the Magnuson Park Brig.

The information says:

What legacy will you leave with your family and friends? Will it be the things of your life – your grandmother’s antique desk, your wedding china and silver, the money you set aside for your grandchildren’s education? Or will it be the stories of your life – lessons learned over a lifetime, and the messages of love and appreciation to those most dear to you? Too often we focus only on the objects and financial aspects of our legacy and neglect the preservation of our stories and the wisdom gained from our life experiences. 

Join Eva Dougherty, owner of Smooth Transitions of Seattle, and Kathy Englert, owner of Your Story Unfolded, as they discuss the concept of legacy and share the surprising results of studies in this area. They’ll help answer the question “What do I do with all my stuff?” and provide strategies for preserving items with financial and sentimental value. 

They’ll also provide you with a variety of ideas for capturing and preserving the important stories and lessons of your life. During the presentation, you’ll pair up with another attendee and share your own stories. 

Think about an object you own that has a great story associated with it. If your object is relatively small, please bring it with you. 

NEST is a non-profit grassroots operation serving NE Seattle seniors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love. Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

Mayoral Candidate Fourm Today

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), which supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors, is holding a Mayoral Candidate Forum today from 2-3:30pm at the Magnuson Park Brig (6344 NE 74th Street, Room 406 NEST).

The information says:

NEST is joining with Seattle Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation in hosting a mayoral candidate forum.  

Candidates Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon will answer questions prepared by a panel of NEST and Lifelong Recreation representatives, and then will take questions from the audience.  

The forum will be moderated by former KUOW host Steve Scher.

To RSPVP email info@nestseattle.org or call 525-6378. Space is limited. This event is free and open to the public.

NEST (Northeast Seattle Together), a non-profit grassroots operation, supports Northeast Seattle elder neighbors through a network of volunteers and vendors by creating a "virtual village" to helping them be able to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods they love.

Volunteers provide companionship, care, as well as help seniors with a wide range of services, including gardening, computer help and more. to seniors aging in their homes. Ongoing classes (fitness, etc) are also offered, as well as access to events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) who provide their services at a discount to members.

For more information about NEST go here.