Greenwood Senior Center : Ongoing Groups & Activities
Questions? Call the GSC at 206.297.0875. All groups held at GSC unless otherwise noted.
Art & Crafts
Senior Stitchers
Tuesdays, 1-3 pm. Free.
Informal stitching group to work on your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and other stitching projects. Bring your own supplies and projects.
Knitting
1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10am-12pm. Free.
All Knitters welcome to join this friendly group of yarn aficionados. Bring your own supplies.
Book & Discussion Groups
Current Global Events Forum
2nd Tuesdays each month, 12:45-2pm. Free.
A monthly discussion group intended to explore a more in-depth perspective on specific regions, crises and people throughout the world. Prior research encouraged. Articles, maps and other citations invited. Upcoming topics:
Jan 14, Outside the Borders: The Kurds
Women’s Friendship Group
2nd Wednesdays each month, 11 am-12 pm. Free.
In this group we explore our aging in an open and personal way. This ongoing group is for women only.
German Language Conversation Group
Fridays, 10:30 am-12 pm. Free.
Hallo! Haben Sie Lust Deutsch zu sprechen? Join us at the Greenwood Senior Center every Friday morning. Everyone, any age, any level of ability to speak German is welcome.
Talk Time English Practice Group
Mondays, 10:30 am-12 pm.
For all new English speakers, this group provides an opportunity to practice English conversation in an informal and friendly group. Meet other people who need to learn to express themselves easily with a new language. All ages and people from all over the world are invited.
Book Discussion Group
1st Tuesday each month. 12:30-2 pm. Free.
Expect in-depth discussions about interesting and challenging literature. We do not have copies to lend, but only choose readily available books, currently in paperback. Please have read book if attending. Call 206.297.0875 for upcoming titles.
Understanding Happiness
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. Free. HomeStreet Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave. N
As we grow older in this culture, we feel a sense of diminishment. In other cultures elders have a place of dignity and respect. What do they do? Research is clear on what brings happiness. Let’s focus on how to find happiness as we grow older. Led by Cecile Andrews, author of Slow is Beautiful and Circle of Simplicity.
Conversation and the News of the Day
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Free. Couth Buzzard Books, 8310 Greenwood Ave. N
Read all about it! Talk all about it! Join us in congenial conversation about current news events. We’ll be in local bookstore and coffee house, Couth Buzzard. No need to come prepared with anything, just a desire for wonderful conversation!
Games
Pinochle
Mondays, 8:30 am-3 pm. $1.
Pinochle players wanted! Join us and enjoy one of America’s favorite strategy card games. All levels welcome!
Scrabble
Mondays and Thursdays, 10 am-3 pm. Free.
If you love Scrabble, join us! This is a fun, informal group who will happily welcome Scrabble players of all ages. Please expect to play by standard Scrabble rules, as described on the box.
American Mah Jongg
Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm. Free.
Beginners welcome. For further information, email [email protected].
Writing
Greenwood Poets
2nd Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Free.
Greenwood Poets was established in 2003 and has evolved into what is now an enthusiastic group of writers whose main interest is in critiquing each others’ poetry. Due to high demand and low turnover, we have expanded into a second Tuesday group. Members range from intermediate to experienced and published poets. If you are at least 55, and able to commit to monthly attendance, we invite you to come and observe a session.