Anxiety is common among older adults, affecting as many as 20% of the older population. This time of year in particular can increase stress for various reasons, which can be detrimental to overall health and wellbeing. In this presentation, brought to us in partnership with the UW School of Nursing, Dr. Tang will review commonMore
Take the stress out of de-cluttering and downsizing! In this event, downsizing expert Catherine Arendt, Aljoya’s “At Your Service” Manager, will share practical information and advice on how to: handle the items that have value, but you don’t want to keep; get rid of the “stuff”; keep what you love; move forward in your life.More
Come to discover more about the vibrant atmosphere of Aljoya Mercer Island! Our Executive Director, Marla A. Becker, will share more about our community’s programming, the vast array of amenities, and our compassionate care and services. Afterwards, get to know our team, mingle with residents while indulging in a complimentary dinner, enjoy a live performanceMore
Discover what life is like at Aljoya Mercer Island! During this event, our Executive Director, Marla A-Becker, will share information about our community’s vibrant programming, the vast array of amenities, and our compassionate care and services. Afterward, meet our team and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with our residents while enjoying a complimentary dinner inMore
Discover what life is like at Aljoya Mercer Island! During this event, our Executive Director, Marla A-Becker, will share information about our community’s vibrant programming, the vast array of amenities, and our compassionate care and services. Afterward, meet our team and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with our residents while enjoying a complimentary dinner inMore
Immerse yourself in our curated art exhibition, highlighting “The Process of Making.” Artists draw inspiration from diverse sources, grounding their work in a unified approach to their craft. Explore a variety of mixed media artworks, incorporating fiber, encaustic, metal, paper, wood, found objects, and natural materials. Join us for this exclusive event featuring live artMore
Take the stress out of de-cluttering with easy steps and practical advice for a successful transition. During this event, you will hear from the following speakers: Catherine Arendt, downsizing expert and Aljoya’s At Your Service Manager, who works with families from start to finish as they transition from their homes to retirement communities. Nicole Nicholson,More
In this workshop we will start with a discussion about the 3 legal documents essential to estate planning, including what they are designed to do and why they are important in addressing the full spectrum of planning around control, health, safety, finances and estate preservation. We will then talk about financing options available to peopleMore
Join us for an engaging exploration as we delve into how recent past variations and future predictions of the climate in our region are influencing various sectors. This educational seminar, hosted by Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond, will focus on the landscape, and in particular, agriculture and terrestrial ecosystems of Washington state.
Are you considering a lifestyle change involving a transition to a new home that includes the selling of an existing and often long-time home? In this presentation, you’ll learn the following: Tips for preparing your home for top dollar in today’s market—fix up or sell as is? Staging your home—is it always necessary? Enhancing exposureMore
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you’re invited to come discover what makes Aljoya such a wonderful place to live! Hear from our Executive Director, Marla A-Becker, about our community’s programming, the vast array of amenities, and our compassionate care and services. Afterward, join us for festive appetizers, drinks and entertainment, allMore
This workshop introduces skills and concepts for building resilience. Megan Kennedy, Director of the University of Washington Resilience Lab, will discuss the stress-response system and how mindfulness and compassion-based practices support our resilience to stress.
