Northwest Center For Creative Aging (NWCCA)

12/09/2021

End of the year reflections and plans from Rebecca Crichton. And, of course, interesting activities to attend either in-person or virtually. Wishing everyone a safe and happy and healthy holiday season!

December information and events 'Tis the Season Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton The holiday season is here again. For most of the people in my life and hopefully in yours, this year is far better

08/31/2021

Despite the Covid toll and the uncertainty that is still with us, we feel the change of the season and the call to participate in its activities in our bones. It’s the start of school, the opening of a new season for entertainment, both live and virtual, the seasonal call to root for your favorite team. And a good time to check out our articles and list of upcoming Seattle-area events!

September information and events The seasonal call Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton There’s no avoiding it. September spells ‘New Year’ for most of us. Despite the Covid toll and the uncertainty t

08/02/2021

It doesn’t matter what it is you decide to do that lets you look forward and feel excited about your life. What does matter is that we weave our memories into our lives in ways that give us pleasure and keep us engaged. – click link for more & events!

August information and events What whets your appetite? Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton How did it get to be August? (I think I have asked how we got to each month of 2021 monthly, but I can’t ge

07/01/2021

This month's Reflections essay by Allan Ament honestly and movingly shares a challenging process. In Rebecca's Kitchen, you can learn 3 ways to cook fresh corn (and some unusual toppings). And there's much more—even some in-person events!

July information and events What's Your "Wall"? Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton We all know the phrase ‘Hit the Wall,' although it doesn’t mean the same thing to everybody. We can probably agree

06/01/2021

We are thrilled that Rebecca Crichton is a nominee in the Lifelong Learning category of the Sound Generations Inspire Positive Aging Awards. Check out our newsletter for the link to the event's June 3 livestream and a lot more!

June information and events Harmonizing Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton By now, you know I am a ‘both-and’ sort of person. It’s not that I can’t make choices between things. I do it all the time

02/17/2021

Being engaged with people with dementia asks us to find moments of real connection in the now. Join my talk with Sandy Sabersky and Ruth Neuwald Falcon, authors ofThe Elderwise Way – A Different Approach to Life with Dementia, about this & more on Feb. 25.

And there's more! Staying present Mid-Month Note from Rebecca Crichton Spring was almost here we thought. Then winter asserted itself with a vengeance. Not just in our region, but all over the country

02/01/2021

Along with King County Library System and Seattle Public Library, NWCCA is delighted to be presenting a conversation with the authors of The Elderwise Way: A Different Approach to Life with Dementia. Click the link for details and so much more!

February information and events "Losing our minds" Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton For a long time, the scariest thing that I and my friends could think of was ‘losing our minds,’ being diagnosed

01/11/2021

January has already been more challenging than anybody hoped it would be! We are adding a few things that we hope will delight and engage you for the remainder of the month, including a conversation with Misha Berson and a new cooking page on our site.

New cooking feature too January update Musing from Rebecca Crichton For this month—which has already been more challenging than anybody hoped it would be—we want to add a few things that we hope will

01/04/2021

In 2021, we are taking a new more personal approach to our monthly essays. Reflections: Past and Future kicks off with veteran journalist Peter Herford’s evocative essay. Critic Misha Berson is our Interesting Conversation. Click for details!

January information and events Following the crumbs into the future Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton Many years ago I had a conversation that helped me articulate how I do what I do. I was talking

12/29/2020

by Andrew Engelson To help city residents cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic impact, Seattle Public Library (SPL) recently announced several new free services.

11/01/2020

It's that time of year, even if our gatherings will be smaller. Join Rebecca and learn all about stuffings & dressings. It's a good time to be clear about our personal boundaries and focus on brain health. And so much more!

November information and events Healthy Brains, Healthy Democracy Monthly Musing from Rebecca Crichton I am going to assume that you have all voted by now. If you haven’t, stop reading and do it this

10/12/2020

Join Rebecca Crichton on 10/14 for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jim deMaine, author of Facing Death. On 10/19, she will explore the wonderful world of winter squash. And there are a lot of other virtual events listed too!

And some others in the larger community! Almost time for October virtual offerings with Rebecca Zoom into conversation or cooking—or both! Interesting Conversations: Dr. Jim deMaine author of Facing D