Calendar of Online Events and Activities
During the COVID-19 pandemic it is imperative that we maintain social distancing, but that doesn’t mean everything has stopped. Numerous Puget Sound organizations are offering online virtual events and video classes. We encourage you to join in!

For adults and teens.
Presented by Pearl Klein.
Engage in writing exercises focused on helping you craft poems reflective of your life experiences and moments.
Designed for those who are experienced in writing poetry.
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.
Please register at silverkite.us/kcls.
Dispatch Health is inviting you to join our Medical Director, Dr. Stefen Ammon, in a discussion around mental health in seniors and things to consider as you support your residents, patients, clients, staff, and families through this challenging time of physical separation paired with seasonal depression.
What to expect:
Winter blues & isolation in seniors
Family support plan for seniors during winter
Relationship of mental health to physical health
Specific COVID-19 considerations as it relates to:
Loneliness and physical health impacts throughout your community
Bringing 3rd party healthcare providers into your community, knowing infection control and routine asymptomatic testing is in-place

For adults and teens.
Presented by Lawrence Baca.
Savage Arms Guns, Big Chief Peanut Butter, The Redskins-now known as the Washington Football Team-each represent the use, misuse and changing awareness of Native American imagery in advertising and sports.
Explore examples of Native American imagery from the extensive collection of Lawrence Baca donated to the National Museum of the American Indian which is part of the Smithsonian complex.
Mr. Baca, is Pawnee, a legal scholar, civil rights activist and a collector of NA imagery.
Please register at kcls.org.

All ages welcome.
Presented by Sandy Mathews.
Traditionally, Bollywood dancing has been heavily influenced by Asian cultures, Hindu art, music and culture. Today, Bollywood music and dancing is also influenced by other cultures and forms of dance including salsa and hip hop. Dance to Bollywood hits songs from different eras and learn about the inspiration behind the songs.
Register at silverkite.us/kcls.

For older adults.
Are you a person who likes to create plans and daily schedules? Do you stick to them?
Wisdom Cafes invite groups of older adults to engage in intentional dialogues led by trained facilitators. Participants engage with others, are motivated to try new things and are inspired by sharing life experiences.
Please register at kcls.org.

For adults.
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) is a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioners (OIC).
SHIBA’s trained and impartial volunteers are available to assist consumers with their Medicare related questions.
Please register at kcls.org.

ABOUT THIS CLASS:
Join us as we speak with Brian Thomas Fletcher, MD as he answers our questions regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine. This will be a Q&A style discussion so come ready with any and all questions regarding this topic. Brian Thomas Fletcher, MD is an emergency medicine physician in Los Angeles, California and has been in practice for over 15 years.

Kindly RSVP at (206) 361-1989 by Tuesday, January 26.
Discover how you can find joy and connection at Ida Culver House Broadview. In this online panel discussion, hear from both residents and staff about our vast array of amenities, compassionate care, and independent and assisted living services. We will answer questions related to life at our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why now is still a great time to consider your move.