All AVENUES courses are open to the community and have no age restrictions. To register for a class please call (206) 297-0875.

If you have an idea for a class you would like us to offer, please contact Molly at the number above. 

PNA Village: It Takes A Village

Interested in the PNA Village? “Villages” are membership-driven organizations that coordinate access to affordable services including transportation, health programs, home repairs, social and educational activities, and other day-to-day needs enabling individuals to remain active, independent and civically connected to their communities throughout the aging process. Each “Village” is unique and depends on the needs and desires of its members. This Aging in Place project is moving ahead. If you would like to be kept in the loop and be made aware of meetings please contact Cecily@greenwoodseniorcenter.org or (206) 297-0875. Cost: Free

The PNA Village is a program concept for aging in place in our neighborhood and a key ingredient in the planning and success is a shared vision of aging.  Let’s begin by exploring some books that allow us to form a positive, inspiring shared ideal of becoming an elder.  From Theodore Roszak’s The Making of an Elder Culture to Studs Terkel’s Coming of Age, get inspired and motivated as we discuss our hopes for our own aging in community. Group is facilitated by Cecile Andrews. Meets at: Green Bean: 8533 Greenwood Ave. N. Free, 6-7:30 pm, Wed. Sept 8-29. After Sept, the group will meet on the 1st Wed of the month (Oct 6th and Nov 3rd).

Community Kitchen

Enjoy home-cooked meals without having to find a recipe or shop for ingredients! Meet new people and build community. Together, we’ll cook in bulk, and then divide up the feast to take home. No experience necessary. Different dishes explored each month. Cost: $15/members, $20/non-members. 3rd Tues, Sept 21, Oct 19 & Nov 16, 6-8pm.

Learn the Art of Canning

Experience the joys of canning in this hands-on workshop. Learn all the ins and outs of the process and the basics while taking home recipes to make for the upcoming holidays. Cost: $10/members, $15/non-members. Tues, Nov 2, 6-8pm.

Book Discussion Group

Transition Initiatives are part of an international grassroots movement that builds community resilience in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. This summer, we will begin to explore The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience by Rob Hopkins. This hands-on guide offers pragmatic ways to help communities deal with the inevitable and profound changes ahead. Facilitated by Cecile Andrews. Santoro’s Books in Phinney Ridge is offering a 15% discount on the book.

2nd Tues & 4th Wed, 7:30 - 9 pm, free