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The Central Area Senior Center is a neighborhood activity and resource
center of Senior Services where people looking for
new experiences as well as those who wish to simply
refresh old ones, come together to share. The
diverse mix of backgrounds and cultures makes for an
exciting atmosphere full of vitality. CASC
provides easy access to services and activities for
seniors. We understand and respect the needs of
mature adults. We seek to make the load a little
lighter and contribute to those who have contributed
so much to the building of our communities. For
those who have given so much, "We Have
So Much to Give!"
OUR MISSION
Is to provide quality services that support the
independence of seniors.
During the early stages of development, CASC
operated from various community bases. In
1975,
our permanent location was acquired. Situated
atop Leschi Bluff, the center offers a magnificent
view of Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, and
Mount Rainier.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Dues and Fees:
Annual membership is $20; scholarships are
available. Fees for most classes, activities,
recreation, and trips vary and are less for
members. Scholarships are always available.
Non-members are welcome to participate.
Newsletter:
Published six times a year - January, March, May,
July, September and November. Mailed to members
as part of membership. Available at the center.
Services:
Classes, daily nutrition lunches
and other nutrition services, social work
classes and counseling, information and
assistance, foot care, health clinics, legal and
financial counseling, Senior Rights Assistance, Senior Wellness
Program, daily exercise, support groups for
diabetes caregivers, monthly health speakers,
intergenerational programs, transportation, many
and varied classes for personal growth and learning,
recreational, social and volunteer opportunities.
Special Events and Fundraisers:
Bite of New
Orleans, Soiree, Wine Tasting Party,
Jazz
Concerts, Seafair, Holiday Party.
Funding:
Fees and
fund-raising, Senior Services, United Way, City
of Seattle.
Transportation:
The Center is
on Metro bus route #14. You can get off on Jackson
Street and 30th Avenue South and walk one block
south to the center.
Volunteer
Opportunities:
Available on
daily, weekly, monthly and occasional basis. There is
something that will be of interest for most people.
Training is always provided. Call 726-4926 to receive
information or updated list on needed placements or
click here to submit an online application.
We need you!
The following volunteers are wanted:
Kitchen
Helpers
Van Drivers
Phone Committee
Instructors,
Facilitators, Coordinators
Receptionist
Travel Bookies
Newsletter Assistant
Editor
The "Fix-it
Brigade"
Kitchen Helpers:
We are urgently
seeking volunteers who would like to assist
with the lunch program. We ask a commitment
of one day a week for approximately four hours
(10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Call the nutrition
site manager, for more information at 726-4926.
Van Drivers:
The Senior Center is looking
for fun-loving volunteer drivers who are
interested in driving for FUN senior center day
trips. You must have a good driving record. All
meals and admissions paid for! Call the program coordinator, (206) 726-4926 for more
information.
Phone Committee:
We are
looking for more help phoning members to let
them know about upcoming events, trips, and
classes. The more volunteers we get the less
work you have to do.
Instructors, Facilitators,
Coordinators:
We are expanding
our programs and classes and would like to know if there are any
instructors among you. If you have a skill, interest, talent
and time to volunteer to teach a class to seniors, call
the program coordinator, (206) 726-4926.
Receptionist:
URGENT! If you have a few hours each week to do
some volunteer work, we need you. Sign up to work at the
Reception Desk once a week or work when called. Our regular
volunteers travel, have doctor's appointments, etc., so substituting
is very important. Interested? Call the program
coordinator, (206) 726-4926.
Travel Bookies:
Volunteers are needed to help organize
trips and assign van drivers. Fill out receipts and
answer questions. Training will be provided on
the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00
p.m. If interested, you must call the program coordinator,
(206) 726-4922, two weeks ahead to sign up.
Newsletter Assistant Editor:
The center needs
a volunteer who is knowledgeable of
PageMaker or Publisher (PC or Mac) to
put our bi-monthly newsletter together. If you are looking
for a fun challenge please
see the program coordinator, (206) 726-4926.
The "Fix-It Brigade":
We URGENTLY need volunteers to
help around the center with minor repairs, replacing
light bulbs, sweeping parking lot, moving
tables, washing dishes, cleaning storage rooms,
hauling trash, etc. If interested, please call
the program coordinator, (206) 726-4926.
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