News & Announcements
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PNA & GSC closed Mon, Jan. 16 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Phinney Center and the Greenwood Senior Center will be closed to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Mon, Jan. 16. Our Hot Meal Program will serve diners as scheduled at the Greenwood Senior Center from 4 to 6 pm....
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Girls on the Run at Phinney Center: Register now
Girls on the Run is an interactive, research-based program for 3rd- to 5th-grade and 6th to 8th-grade girls that combines social-emotional learning and physical activity. A parent recently shared: “The relationship skills and confidence gains have transformed my daughter. She learned how to navigate tough situations, view others’ perspectives, and has found so much strength in herself.” Their spring 2023 program starts in March and registration is now open!...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Thorness connects neighbors
Bill Thorness makes connections. He’s a Master Gardener who organizes seed swaps at the Phinney Center and helps on the grounds of the Ronald McDonald House. He’s a bicyclist who helped make it easier for NW Seattle homeowners to convert their homes to use solar panels. And he’s a PNA Board member who helps prepare meals, staff info tables, clean up events, and he sometimes even wears a cape....
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Business Spotlight: Iona Handcrafted Books
Mychal Mitchell was an Architectural Design student from Arizona State University, backpacking through Europe for six months. Her journal was stolen along with all of her other belongings while staying at a hostel. She replaced her journal at a shop in Venice, Italy, and also took an interest, so the owner let her stay and taught her the craft of bookbinding. Fast forward to present day, Mychal is the owner and bookbinder of Iona Handcrafted Books....
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Belonging and Celebration
As the days get shorter and the colors that paint our local neighborhoods change in front of our eyes, we are given the gift of reflection on this past year. At the PNA, we're thinking about the past year, too. Support from this community has provided opportunities for our programs and events to bring the community together and elevate our organization as an essential part of PhinneyWood. Through this time of reflection, two words shine a little more brightly than others—belonging and celebration....
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Dogs & Nogs brings furry friends and holiday cheer to GSC
Dogs and Nogs brought a pack of excited dogs and pet parents to the Greenwood Senior Center for holiday treats and photos with The Seattle Santa (and Mrs. Claus!) on Fri, Dec. 16. We loved bringing so many people of all ages, with and without dogs, together for holiday cheer during Phestivus in PhinneyWood. Click through the photo galleries in this blog to experience our Dogs & Nogs Party and to find your photo if you stopped by!...
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Snow Closure: GSC and Phinney Center close early Dec. 20, and will be closed Dec. 21 & 22
The Phinney Center is closing at 5 pm on Tues, Dec. 20 due to snow. All rentals and PNA programming are canceled for the evening. The Greenwood Senior Center closed at 11 am. For the safety of community members and staff, the Phinney Center and Greenwood Senior Center will be closed on Wed, Dec. 21 and Thurs, Dec. 22. Reserved GSC Christmas Meals will be available for pick up on Fri, Dec. 23 from 12 to 2 pm. Read more to learn our general snow closure policies and please stay warm and safe out there!...
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PNA & GSC Winter Closure: Dec. 23 – Jan. 2
The Phinney Center and the Greenwood Senior Center will be closed Fri, Dec. 23 through Mon, Jan. 2 for winter break. The Tool Library will be open Fri, Dec. 23, 3-6 pm and Fri, Dec. 30, 3-6 pm to serve your holiday crafting needs. Our Hot Meal Program will serve diners on Tues, Dec. 27 and Wed, Dec. 28 at St. John United Lutheran Church. All of us here at the PNA wish you a wonderful holiday (or winter) season, filled with friends, family, cheer, and—of course—community!...
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Winter Festival & Crafts Fair supports local makers and celebrates community
More than 100 amazing local makers and 4,700 shoppers came together for our 42nd Annual Winter Festival & Crafts Fair. Our historic Phinney Center buildings transformed into a handmade holiday wonderland as neighbors connected with talented artisans, shopped, and supported our community programs. Click through the photo galleries on our blog to see this year's warm and wonderful Winter Festival....
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Decking out the Greenwood Senior Center: Lowe’s Hometowns project brings community outside
Pull into the Greenwood Senior Center off 85th St. and you will see something new. A gray and black deck sits behind the late-70’s era red brick building. Its wide ramp, smooth wood, and garden box are inviting. Its benches are the perfect spot for an afternoon sit. Outdoor space was always useful to GSC programming, and COVID-19 made it essential. See the deck and learn how it's bringing the community outside in this new article....
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