About Power of Community
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Ballard Elks Lodge
Join us and your neighbors for an inspiring fundraiser luncheon with stunning views and nourishing food as we celebrate the PNA’s commitment to a stronger, more resilient community.
This year, our program will highlight and explore the importance of social connection at every life-stage. We are also delighted to present the 2nd annual PNA Community Legacy Maker Award to a standout community member whose service and impact embodies the heart of the PNA’s mission.
As the PNA’s annual fall fundraiser, The Power of Community luncheon supports all of the PNA’s work – from the Greenwood Senior Center, which includes our Memory Loss and Village programs, to community meals, pre-school co-ops, and community spaces like the Phinney Center Campus. Your generosity ensures we can continue to provide welcoming places and meaningful programs for everyone.
If you have questions about the event, please contact our Events Manager, Nicole at gro.retnecyennihp@lelocin.
Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact!
Celebrate with Us!
Event Schedule 2026
- 11:30 am – Registration and Mingling
- 12:00 pm – Family-style lunch and program begins
- Keynote Speaker: Teresa Tam
- PNA Community Legacy Maker Award Presentation
- Call to Action
- 1pm– Event Ends
Featured Guest Speaker
Teresa Tam
Teresa Tam is the Social Health Manager at the PNA, working out of the Greenwood Senior Center (GSC), where she has been championing the critical importance of human connection since 2021. A recognized expert on mitigating the negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness, she has delivered presentations to groups such as medical professionals across the Western United States, municipal senior councils, and local housing organizations.
At the GSC, Teresa organizes and implements programming that helps people build and maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively. From Communication Practice Groups to Speed Friending to Guided Forest Therapy Walks – even an UnLonely Film Festival – Teresa ensures Social Health permeates the work at the GSC, helping all feel a sense of belonging and support within their community.
Community Legacy Maker Award
What is the PNA Community Legacy Maker Award?
What is the purpose of the PNA Community Legacy Maker Award?
Who was the first recipient of the award? What did they win?
What is the purpose of the Community Legacy Maker Award Subcommittee?
What are the responsibilities of the subcommittee, and what is the timeline?
PNA’s Champions Committee is recruiting for this new subcommittee now, with a target first meeting date in July.
July Targets & Deadlines:
- Purpose: Grounding and Governance
- Review award purpose, nomination criteria, and eligibility
- With criteria in mind, decide a simple scoring tool/rubric
- Approve nomination form
- Write/Determine a clear confidentiality policy
- Assign roles, set schedule
- Finalize nomination form, set open/close dates, begin nomination outreach
August Targets & Deadlines:
- Review nominations, determine voting process, discuss event story-telling strategy, select awardee via vote.
September Targets & Deadlines:
- Place order for physical award (time sensitive), collaborate with event and communications teams to present nominee story gallery during Power of Community luncheon.
October Targets & Deadlines:
- Subcommittee members should plan to attend the luncheon itself to celebrate on October 8th.
November Targets & Deadlines:
- Debrief meeting to reflect and recommend improvements for next year, consider recommitments to subcommittee for 2027.
What are the subcommittee roles?
- Committee Chair(s) — Guide meetings, ensure decisions are made and documented.
- Nomination & Outreach Lead — Champion nomination process, identify gaps and opportunities for outreach.
- Selection Process Lead — Helps guide rubric/scoring development, supports fair evaluation process.
- Storytelling & Recognition Lead — Helps in collection of stories for nominee recognition, and the formation of the nominee gallery and recognition within program.
- Community Reps (1–2) — Bring additional community perspective, help ensure diversity of voices and experiences.
- Alumni Advisor — Bring historical knowledge and experience to guidance and recommendations.
Who should apply to this subcommittee?
- PNA Board Alumni
- PNA staff (with 5+ years)
- 2025 Nominees
- Current PNA Board
- PNA Members and Volunteers
- YOU!
Power of Community in Action
Check out our videos to learn more about the critical work we do for the seniors in our community!
PNA’s Senior Programs
The Greenwood Senior Center provides social, physical, and educational activities focused around the needs of older adults. Welcoming 1,800 visitors a year, the senior center offers an opportunity to connect and engage. With dozens of classes, activities, and programs each quarter, the senior center has something for everyone.
The Gathering Place, the PNA’s Memory Loss
Program. Our nationally-recognized memory loss program includes support, programs, and activities for people living with memory loss or dementia and their families.
PNA Village
The PNA Village celebrated its 10th anniversary this year!. Our Village program is an intergenerational community for ALL ages. With 200+ members, this network of support empowers people to remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love while staying active and engaged as they age.
Legacy Makers Stories
A Grandfather’s Legacy: Bill Fenimore and the PNA’s Community Woodshop
Jan and Kerry: A Tandem Legacy
Wilma’s Lasting Impact: A Neighbor Shares Her Skills
Listening to the Call: Mary Lou Dickerson’s Lifelong Commitment to a Better World
Marguerite’s Bold Vision: The Enduring Impact of our Teacher, Neighbor, and Friend
Frank Chopp’s Legendary Influence on the PNA
Event Sponsors
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Volunteer for Power of Community
Interested in helping out? Available volunteer opportunities for this event are displayed in this section.
Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about how you can volunteer at the PNA.
Crowd Release: Notice of Event Photography and/or Filming
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You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.