Senior calendar | A list of classes, activities and other events.
Oct. 22-28
Classes/groups
Vitamin supplements
TODAY Wellness dietitian provides an overview of vitamin usage including the benefits and dangers of various supplements. 1-2:30 p.m., North Bellevue Community/Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $6-$7 (425-452-7681).
Caring for aging eyes
WED Learn about the natural changes in your eyes and vision with increasing age, understand the risk and find out more about ocular diseases. 10-11 a.m., Mill Creek Senior Center, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett; free (425-357-6002 or http://snohomish.wsu.edu/ seniors).
Ping pong
TODAY, WED Players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. 1:30 p.m., Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent; free (253-856-5150 or www.ci.kent.wa.us/ senioractivitycenter).
Alive and learning
WED Study group with interactive discussion of articles and research on subjects chosen by the group, meets the second and fourth Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon, Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-297-0875 or www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org).
Fall- prevention strategies for older adults
WED Workshop with the latest information on fall prevention. The program also has demonstrations, vendor exhibits and a panel presentation. 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; $60 (206-824-2907 or www.4elders.org).
Muslims in America
THU A speaker series sponsored by the Walter Chapin Simpson Center. The fourth-session guest speaker is Fahed Al-Sumait. 1 p.m., Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-297-0875 or www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org).
Senior resource fair and lunch
THU Learn about senior resources and discounts for health care, housing, energy assistance, employment and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry St., Seattle; (206-233-7133 or www.agingkingcounty.org).
Holiday craft bazaar
SAT Annual event where more than 50 vendors sell handcrafted items. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton; (425-430-6633).
Dental program
ONGOING For low-income seniors with no dental insurance or Medicaid. Volunteer dentists, hygienists and dental assistants provide cleanings, fillings, preventive services and X-rays. The service is not for emergency or immediate care; appointment required. $15 (425-286-1034).
Volunteer programs
Volunteer drivers
ONGOING Catholic Community Services seeks volunteers to drive seniors to a variety of places. CPR and defensive-driving classes are provided, with mileage reimbursed. (425-257-2111, ext. 3374).
Submit Senior Calendar listings three weeks in advance to: seniorcalendar@seattletimes.com or Senior Calendar, P.O. Box 1845, Seattle, WA 98111.