Calendar of Online Events and Activities

We often hear of teens teaching older generations and grandparents how to use technology, but wouldn’t you like to see a few tech-savvy older adults give their own peers the 411 on navigating technology in your 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s?

SeniorLiving.org (https://www.seniorliving.org/) is calling all adults 55+ to accept this challenge in its first “Become a Viral Video Star! contest,” which is now accepting entries.
Simply create and submit a “how-to” video that instructs older adults on something technical – whether it’s how to use Zoom, set up your Roomba, or store digital photos – and compete for a cash prize and a chance to be featured on SeniorLiving.org’s YouTube channel watched by more than 25,000 subscribers nationwide.

How to Enter:
1) Visit https://www.seniorliving.org/viral-video-star-contest/
2) Decide on a tech topic you want to teach about
3) Record a video no more than 5 minutes in length
4) Upload the video.

That’s it! July 31st is the submissions deadline.

Don’t miss this chance to experience live theatre in its most impressive setting—outdoors. Cave B Estate Winery proudly presents the Ancient Lakes Theatre Festival—a celebration of the performing arts, fully surrounded by vast vineyards and the flood-carved cliffs of the Columbia River. Situated near the Gorge Amphitheatre, soak up stunning views as the sun sets behind “Stage B,” the breathtaking natural backdrop for our featured production.

This year, we are thrilled to introduce the WORLD PREMIERE of the contemporary musical “How Can I Love You.” It offers an intimate portrait of enormous struggle as three families experience their loved-one’s journey into dementia. At turns both heartbreaking and humorous, this one-act play takes us on an odyssey through memory loss, ultimately delivering love and acceptance to these families and friends. Brimming with beautiful pop songs, powerful dance, and uplifting music, this production is a wondrous work of love. As dusk settles in behind the performers, you’ll be enchanted by the sun setting on the memories of these central characters and become invested in the tales being told onstage.

The product of a lifelong passion for music combined with helping people heal, “How Can I Love You” was penned by neurosurgeon, Dr. Vince Bryan, composed by Rand Bellar, and directed by Erik Ankrim. Reserve your seat now and prepare to be enchanted by the exploration of life’s happy memories, set among beautiful songs, powerful dancing and inspiring music.

The festival doors open at 6:00 pm. Seating for the performance begins at 7:30 pm and the 90-minute performance starts at 9:00 pm

In addition to your ticket to the musical, you can make the most of your Ancient Lakes Theatre Festival experience by purchasing exclusive add-ons like meet-and-greet, pre-show boxed dinner, wine tasting in the Piazza and overnight RV parking.

Ages 55 and older.
Facilitated by Susan Wickett-Ford.
Dance along with us!
Explore dances across the 20th century during this interactive workshop.
Participants can either be seated or standing during the experience.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering daily online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection during this challenging time. These workshops last approximately one hour.
Register at silverkite.us/kcls. 

SASH Realty & Senior Home Services has been hosting our monthly Coffee Time for over 15 years! Though we can’t meet in person, our elder care network is more important than ever: helping each other as we care for our seniors and their families. Join Lynn Jenssen, SASH Client Service Manager for resources, encouragement, ideas, referrals, smiles and inspiration for the work we do every day! Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3uoROf5 Meeting ID 874 2495 3230 Password: 024453

For adults.
Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year, marking the 16th year of this community literary event. 
Linus Baker follows all the rules when he investigates orphanages for magical children, but one unique orphanage leads him to reexamine his beliefs. A heartwarming story of found family and the value of looking past your assumptions.
Please register at kcls.org.

For adults.
Explore William Shakespeare’s Richard II, which chronicles the struggle between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke for the throne of England. Theatre director and Shakespeare scholar, Leah Adcock-Starr will facilitate the discussion and share her insights.
Bring a copy of the play and follow along.
Please register at kcls.org.

Ages 18 and older.
Taught by Sandy Matthews.
Learn to make Goan Shrimp Pulao, a quick and easy Indian rice recipe made with shrimp and coconut milk. This is a mildly spiced pulao recipe. Adding the Goan green masala to this shrimp pulao with coconut milk makes it mouth-watering delicious.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering daily online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connections during this challenging time. These workshops last approximately one hour.
Register at silverkite.us/kcls. 

All ages welcome, ages 18 and younger with adult.
Presented by Michael Stanley of the Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation.
Learn how to harvest summer crops, like garlic, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, radishes, scallions and beets! July is also the month when apricots and cherries are ready for harvest. Supplies provided by the KCLS Foundation. 
One programming kit per household.
Please register at kcls.org.

Ages 18 and older.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein.
Engage in reminiscence activities and memoir writing exercises and learn some basic strategies on how to write and structure a memoir.

Supplies Needed
– Paper and pen
– 3-4 pieces of paper

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering daily online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection during this challenging time. These workshops last approximately one hour.
Register at silverkite.us/kcls.