September 2023

500 30th Avenue S. | Seattle 98144

206.726.4926

Infusing warm friendships, healthy activities, and joyful experiences into the lives of mature adults

Join us for a fun evening featuring the soulful sounds of Josephine Howell. Light refreshments and a no-host bar will be available.

We are expecting a SOLD-OUT Crowd. Reservations recommended by Sep 11 online or by calling the Front Office, 206.726.4926.

Admission

Lifetime Member $25 | Annual Member $30 | General $35

10th Jackson Street Jazz Walk (JSJW)

The 2023 JSJW series serves as a benefactor to Central District's Carolyn Downs Family Medical Clinic. Admission to Sept. 9th's 22 bands on 10 stages is by donation.

ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, October 25 | 2:00-3:30 pm | Dining Hall

1. Board nominees will be announced by September 25th.
2. There will be several board vacancies and open positions. Members interested in filling vacancies need to declare their candidacy by Friday, September 22nd in writing to the Board Chair, Barbara Peete.
3. The September 20th Membership Meeting, 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm, in the dining hall will focus on the Role of the Board and their responsibilities. The Bylaws of the organization will be available, and a Q and A facilitated.

Capital Projects Update

Upgrades to the CASC facility are underway and will be launched in early September. A contract was signed with MacDonald Miller to complete the design for the HVAC system in the dining hall and later in the older portion of the building east of the reception area and the lower level. We are awaiting the permitting process to be completed by the City of Seattle. Work on the new HVAC system will require approximately two weeks. Heavy equipment will be brought in and stored in the parking lot off of the kitchen.



Usual activities held in the dining hall will be moved to the Solarium. Normal activities held in the Solarium will be moved to the Technology Room and back hallways. There will be no parking in the lot outside of the kitchen during the construction period. Once work is completed, Sphere Solar Energy will install the solar panels; this will assist us in lowering our overall energy consumption and expenses. The last project we are hoping to tackle on the outside prior to the rain settling in, is the deck replacement outside of the Solarium. Currently we are asking everyone to stay off of the deck. It needs dire repair.

Ongoing Classes and Activities

Are you:

• At least 55 years old
• Experiencing (or not) mild memory loss
• In good general health
• Able to walk one mile

Join us for SHARP Seattle, a culturally engaging walking and brain health program that aims to improve cognitive health among older African Americans, BIPOC and other seniors with ties to Seattle's Central District.

Participation will include:

• Memory Workshops
• Neighborhood Walks (3 x per week)
• Small Group Discussions about memory of living and working in the Central District

Questions or to register, contact [email protected] or [email protected] or call 206.726.4926.

Funding provided by the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, City of Seattle.

Photos are courtesy of member Joan Ervin.

If you or anyone you know needs volunteer/community service hours, or would just like to help out, please contact the Central Area Senior Center at

(206) 726-4926 or [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES

More details to come.....

October 18th Halloween Family Feud

October 20th Green Dolphin w/ Michael Powers

October 31st Halloween Party

STAFF

Dian Ferguson, Executive Director

Abdinasir Mohamed, Bookkeeper

Achilles Wynn, Program Coordinator

Anthony Cryer, Social Worker

Anthony Herts, Chef

Arianna Toussaint , CRM Specialist

Boyce Johnson, Special Projects Assistant

Oveta Hunter, Let's Talk Food Program Lead

Ronnie Jones, Outreach Coordinator

Rony Nunez, Administrative Assistant II

Zu Bin Yuan, Let's Talk Food Assistant

Twanda Hill, HR & Marketing Consultant

BOARD MEMBERS

Barbara Peete, President

Sylvester Hill, Vice President

Bruce Baker-Harvey

Clifford Holland

Winona Hollins-Hauge

Gertrude Peoples

Joan Paulson

Juana R. Royster, PhD

Elaine Williams

John Perkins, PhD, Board Consultant