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.

NEST Hosting Lecture Sunday On History Of Washington State

North East Seattle Together (NEST) is holding a lecture on exploring the visual history of Washington State with Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, historian at the Museum of History and Industry.

Dr. McConaghy will discuss her book: New Land, North of the Columbia, as well as these topics:

·Viewing history through letters, images, ads, and other documents
·Perusing history from the original call for secession from Oregon Territory to today
·Examining the “What If” of proposed ideas in Washington that were never completed

The community gathering, is from 6:30-8:00pm on Sunday at the Sand Point Community United Methodist Church, Perry Hall (4710 NE 70th Street.)

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) whoprovide their services at a discount to members.

The cost is $55 a month for individuals or $600 annually. A two person household can join for $85 monthly, or $900 a year. Included in the benefits to members of NEST are y volunteers who help in providing a wide range of services to seniors (yard work, gardening, computer assistance, etc) and ongoing classes (fitness, etc) and events, transportation services, and various services (such as estate planners) will provide their services as a discount to members.

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

New City Web Site Promotes Walking In And Around Seattle

Aging and Disability Services, a division of the Seattle Human Services Department, has partnered with the City’s Department of Information Technology to establish a new website to promote walking organizations, events, and resources for all ages, and especially for older adults.

The website, part of Encore, Seattle’s Web portal for people age 50+,  includes links to local walks and hikes, neighborhood walking maps walking events, and volunteer opportunities like shelter dog walking as well as a selection of 5Ks and 10Ks by month.

Encore provides older adults with access to thousands of resources, such as Lifelong Recreation, Volkssport, Work & Money, Arts & Recreation, and Health & Fitness.

Lifelong Recreation Classes For 50+ Offered At Laurelhurst Community Center

Laurelhurst Community Center is currently offering a variety of fitness, watercolor and pottery classess specifically for the 50+ age group. 

Cheryl, Seattle Parks Recreation Specialist with Lifelong Recreation told us that "the fitness teachers are all certified and in tune with the needs of this age group."

Here is a list of classes at the Laurelhurst Community Center:

Fitness classes (11 weeks long, ending 12/16):
Mondays 7:35 am: Early Bird Aerobics, Instructor Liz Valauri $60
Tuesdays 8:00 am: Gentle Yoga, Instructor Judith Robin $40
Wednesdays 7:35 am: Early Bird Aerobics, Instructor Liz Valauri $60
Thursdays 8:45 am: Aerobics, Instructor Jane Shearer $35
Thursdays 5:00 pm: Gentle Yoga, Instructor Judith Robin $40
Friday 8:00 am: Strength and Conditioning, Instructor Jane Shearer $40

Pottery class:
Wednesday, 10 – 12 at Laurelhurst CC, 10/12 – 11/14 $80

Watercolor classes offered at Magnuson Commuity Center with Instructor Jan Morris:
Mondays 10 – 12 at Magnuson Brig, 11 weeks $72
Mondays 12:30 – 2:30 at Magnuson Brig, 4 weeks (Cards for the Holidays) $45

"Take advantage of these programs and help yourself and our Laurelhurst Community Center to stay strong!" Cheryl added.

Free Consultation Available For Family Caregivers

Irene, who works for the City's Aging and Disability Services, wants to let the community know that free consultations are available for family caregivers.

"Many people help their parents, and sometimes friends or neighbors, with tasks on a regular basis, but they don’t think of themselves as caregivers. If they fix meals, run errands, support personal care, or schedule medical appointments, they may be caregivers. And they may be very stressed out about it! Fortunately, help is available, and most services are free or low cost," Irene tells us in her email.

She writes:
The Family Caregiver Support Program helps unpaid caregivers of adults age 18 and older who care for an older adult or an adult with a disability. By helping to reduce family caregiver stress, the program enables the person receiving the care to remain at home and independent.

In King County, approximately 210,000 adults (14.5% of the adult population) spend at least some time caring for a loved one, and more than half provide care to someone age 65 or older. The Family Caregiver Support Program tailors support services to the unique needs of unpaid family caregivers.

Services may include referrals to local support groups, counseling, training, advice on how to use supplies and equipment, and even respite care. Consultations are free. Respite is available on a sliding-fee scale. When a caregiver contacts the program, a caregiver specialist conducts an interview to better understand the caregiver’s current situation, sources of stress, and stress level. The interview can be completed by phone. Alternatively, you can download and print a survey formand contact a caregiver specialist to discuss next steps.

The Family Caregiver Support Program is administered locally, and specialists know what resources are available in Seattle and King County.

Contact the Family Caregiver Support Program via Senior Information & Assistance at 206-448-3110 or 1-888-4ELDERS or info@seniorservices.org.

Seniors Walking Tour Of Olmsted Parks Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Seattle Parks’ Lifelong Recreation Sound Steps Walking Program is hosting a "3 day Olmsted park to park walk" Thursday through Saturday for walkers 50 and "better."

The information says that "walkers will see historic Olmsted parks and boulevards, recent improvements to them and highlights the historic Olmsted park plan and some improvements made possible by the voter-approved 2000 Pro Parks Levy and the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy."

The walking tours are free and the total distance covered for each day is between 12 and 13 miles. The walk pace is moderately brisk.

Here is the walk schedule:

Thursday, August 4:
Meet at Seward Park’s Caffe Vita (5028 Wilson Ave. S). The walk proceeds from Seward Park to Capitol Hill by way of Genesee Park, Jefferson Park, Cheasty Blvd, Mount Baker Park, and the many other parks along Lake Washington Blvd.

Friday, August 5: 
Meet at Victrola Coffee (411 15th Ave. E). Walk from Capitol Hill to Ballard, by way of Volunteer Park, Interlaken Blvd., the Washington Park Arboretum, the University of Washington campus, Ravenna Park, Green Lake Park, and Woodland Park.

Saturday, August 6:
Meet at Aster Coffee (5615 24th Ave. NW). Walk from Ballard to Queen Anne by way of Discovery Park, Magnolia Blvd, Kinnear Park, and Queen Anne Blvd.

Walkers can join for one, two, or all three days. The walks are one way, so walkers need to plan on their return route if driving or use the Metro bus system. 

To participate contact Mari Becker at sound.steps@seattle.gov or 206-684-4664 by tomorrow.