The Center for Active Living

10/15/2026

Are you curious about The Center for Active Living but have never stepped inside?

Step 1: Take a virtual peek here

Step 2: Stop by for a tour — we welcome visitors any time

Step 3: Join us for the fun!

10/14/2026

Become a Westside Friends volunteer!

Our Westside Friends program matches older adults with a Center volunteer for ongoing companionship and practical help.

Volunteers do all sorts of things like... chatting over the phone, visiting someone in their home or helping with tasks like grocery shopping or picking up library books.

We can use a few more volunteers to help us meet the need for this important service.

Interested? Ask how to apply at our front desk.

[Pictured: Katie and her two Westside Friends volunteers, Maria and Melissa.]

10/13/2026

NEW at Margie’s Café : Pay and Go Bistro!

Too busy to cook? We’ve got dinner covered!

Margie’s Café at The Center for Active Living now offers grab-and-go meals, just like our popular frozen soups. Pick one up from our refrigerated case, take it home and skip the hassle of cooking.

The menu changes week to week — here's a sampling:
🥪 Whole sandwiches
🍝 Fettuccini with red sauce
🍴 Gluten-free meatloaf with mashed potatoes

Purchase your items for $8 each at the Margie’s counter during café hours. After the café closes, you can pay at our front desk downstairs.

10/12/2026

Two great programs you won't want to miss coming up on Wednesday:

🚶 Fall Prevention Interactive Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
We are excited to welcome back local physical therapist Julia Badding of Sea Pines Physical Therapy for this popular hands-on workshop. Julia will offer live demonstrations, tips, handouts and a Q&A session about preventing falls and how to fall.

🏡 Housing & Aging Workshop: Navigating Your Next Chapter
Wednesday, October 14, 1 - 3 p.m.
Are you or a loved one considering a move or planning for the future? Join us for an informative workshop designed for adults 55+ and their families. Learn practical downsizing strategies, explore housing and care options, understand essential legal documents and gain valuable tax and financial insights to help you avoid costly mistakes. You’ll receive expert guidance to make informed decisions, plan with confidence and gain peace of mind for the road ahead.

RSVP required at the front desk: 206-932-4044
Free for members, $5 for non-members

10/09/2026

A heads up to our members that we will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Have a safe weekend, and we'll see you on Tuesday!

10/07/2026

Field trip share! Members of our Board and DEI Committee recently visited the incredible Northwest African American Museum in South Seattle for a day of learning and exploration.

Want to be part of conversations and experiences like this one? Join our DEI Committee!

10/06/2026

The Center is hiring: Executive Assistant

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant to support our Executive Director and keep our vital work moving forward.

We're looking for someone with:
✅ 5+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience
✅ Experience supporting senior leadership or a Board of Directors (nonprofit/community experience a plus!)
✅ Strong organizational and time-management skills — able to juggle multiple priorities with ease
✅ Supervisory experience
✅ Comfort with budgets, spreadsheets and financial reports
✅ A calm, flexible, professional presence in a busy environment
✅ A patient, respectful approach to working with older adults, staff, board members and volunteers

Details about the position:
- In-office role in the West Seattle Junction
- $65,000–$85,000/year, DOE
- Full-time, Monday–Friday

If you love bringing order to complexity and want your organizational skills to support meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more here: wscenter.org/about/jobs

10/06/2026

Don't forget to join us to learn about the upcoming parking and transportation changes coming to the West Seattle Junction in 2027.

West Seattle Junction Parking & Transportation Presentation

Hear from the City of Seattle about proposed changes to parking and transportation in West Seattle.

You’ll have a chance to learn about the plans and ask questions.

Wednesday, October 7
1 - 2:30 p.m.

RSVP at our front desk: 206-932-4044

10/05/2026

🙆‍♀️ New fitness class!

Do you deal with muscle pain or stiffness? This class can help!

Personal trainer Canvas Rose will teach you simple, gentle techniques to release tight muscles and strengthen weak ones in a relaxed group setting. This can help lower pain and help your body move more easily.

No experience needed—all ability levels are welcome! Come give it a try this Wednesday.

Corrective Strength Training for You
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
(No class October 14)