About Ballard Senior Center

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Board of Directors:

President: Jan Loder
Vice President: Martha Sasten
Secretary: Henry Grenley
Treasurer: Earle Leonard

Members at Large:

Mission:

Ballard Northwest Senior Center’s Mission is to promote the emotional, social and physical well-being of older adults.

The center is a place “Where Friends Meet Friends”

Cultural Competence Statement:

The Center embraces the belief that cultural, social and other differences should be respected and celebrated. We all are responsible for providing and supporting a culturally competent environment that will enrich our interactions with each other and our products and services.

Anti Discrimination Policy:
It is the policy of Senior Services and the Ballard NW Senior Activity center not to discriminate on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sensory, physical or mental handicap, political ideology or sexual orientation in employment or the applications for employment or in the administration or delivery of services or any other benefits. On request, people with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations.

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Get interested section: What are you interested in? There is so much happening at the Ballard Northwest Senior Center. There is something here for everyone. Please see the link to the newsletter for more information or call the center at (206) 297-0403. Some examples:

Great exercise opportunities. Get fit and stay fit: Enhance Fitness, Yoga and Laughter Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dance, walking and more.

Health and wellness:

Blood pressure, blood sugar readings, medication checks, Bastyr naturopathic clinic, Dental Hygiene Services, foot care, Health and wellness educational speakers, social worker counseling both individual and groups, specialized clinics and more.

Nutritional Services:

Every day at noon there is a delicious and nutritious hot lunch served. We have donated food from local grocery stores and bakeries, Wednesday nights are special with a great home style dinner prepared for your pleasure and more.

You are what you eat - so eat a good lunch!
Join us M-F at NOON for a wonderful hot main meal.
Suggested $3.00 donation (60 & over)

Check out the Monthly Menu!

Wednesday Dinners
DINNER, MOVIE & BINGO
Dinner @ 5pm, $7;
Little Cinema @ 6pm, $2;
Bingo @ 6:30 pm, $6 buy in for each session. All dinners include salad, vegetables, starch, bread & dessert.
Dinner is $7.00

Educational Opportunities:

There are a wealth of classes available. Some are one time only some meet weekly or for a specific time period. To name a few, painting, arts and crafts, various adult computer, driving, language, wellness, genealogy and many more.

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Fun and Social:

We have a great time here. Parties and special events, Red Hat ladies, Wednesday night dinners, trips and outings, lively conversation and quiet times together, movies, cards, bingo, garden, antique and other clubs, library , puzzles, music and so much more.

Volunteer opportunities:

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the center. There are volunteer opportunities in every area of center life. If you can volunteer then there is an opportunity waiting for you here. Please see the Volunteer section of this site or call 206-297-0403 for more information.

Special Events:

We have fantastic special events and you are welcome to participate. Our Auction is the highlight of the year. Held every last Sunday in March it is a great night to support the center.

Directions Section:

The Ballard Northwest Senior Center is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. We are about a block from the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Our address is 5429 32nd NW Seattle WA 98107. We are at the intersection of 32nd NW and Market Street. Please see the map in the right side column of most of the pages in this site.

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Membership:

Center membership is not required to participate in our activities but there are benefits to being a member. Dues are $30.00 per year.

• Lower fees for classes, trips, foot care and other items.

• Invitations to Members Only Events.

• Free birthday lunch.

• Acknowledgement of your support for the center.
  

You can download, print and complete a membership application by first clicking this link for the PDF Membership Application.

You can purchase your membership once your application has been approved by simply using the secure PayPal button below.

Thank you for your participation!

For more detailed information and an online Membership Application Form, you can go to the Membership Page.

Links:

For information on these agencies and programs please click on their names:
Senior Services
Ballard Chamber of Commerce
Ballard Rotary
Ballard Food Bank
Swedish Ballard Hospital
Nordic Heritage Museum
Ballard Boys and Girls Club
Ballard Lions Club
Bonny Watson Wiggen and Son Funeral Services
Ballard Manor Retirement Home
United Way of King County
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
GenerationBig

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Support Our Work:

There are many ways to support the work of the Ballard Northwest Senior Center. We appreciate your help.

Volunteer:

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our center. We have many volunteer opportunities available. Please see the volunteer heading to find some of our current needs. To volunteer please call the center at (206) 297-0403 or fill out the volunteer application form found in the volunteer section of the website. Training is always provided and appreciation of your service is gratefully given.

Donate:

The center has 3 very successful Rummage Sales, February, June and October and we need GOOD, Clean and Useful items. Your don’t needs are another’s treasure.

Our Auction the last Sunday in March is our largest fundraiser of the year and we appreciate donations that will provide for lively and high bids. Call the center for additional information at (206) 297-0403.

The Holiday Bazaar in November welcomes hand crafted items, baked goods, new gift items, Holiday Items and much more. If you can help please call the center at (206) 297-0403.

Individual and Business Donations. Monetary donations and sponsorships to help fulfill our mission and operate the center are greatly appreciated. We are a 501c3, non profit, and the donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please see the donate button on the web site to give on line or call the center at (206) 297-0403 for additional information.

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Your Talents:

Do you have a special talent or an interesting vocation? Come and share with us, teach a class, give a demonstration, give us a new look on something old, new or interesting. We always want to learn, grow and look at new things.

Sponsors:

The Ballard Northwest Senior Center is very grateful to the business community and individuals that sponsor the center and our events. The center welcomes and thanks all our sponsors for all the events, big or small. Whether you can sponsor a single event like the picnic or volunteer celebration or play a major role in the Auction, Wine, Chocolate and Art, or Taproot theatre events we are grateful and appreciative.

Some Sponsorships that are available at this time include: Call the center (206) 297-0403 and ask for Carlye for additional information.

• The Summer Picnic $ 250.00.
• The Membership Lunch $ 250.00.
• The Volunteer Celebration $ 500.00.
• The Wine, Chocolate Tasting and Art Show $1,000.00 or segments at less amounts from $250, $500 and $750.
• Rummage Sale lunch Food $ 250.00 (3 rummage sales per year).
• Halloween Party $ 200.00.
• Bazaar Sale Lunch Food $ 250.00.
• Bazaar bake Sale Ingredients $ 150.00.
• Taproot Theater Reception Costs $ 750.00.
• Taproot Theater production Costs $ 3,000.00 Segments available at less amounts from $250, $500, $750 and $1000.
• 2 Holiday Parties $ 250.00 each.
• Special Fundraising Dinners $250 to $500.
• Valentines Party $200.

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