Join us on December 8th
Burien St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
13445 1st Avenue S, Burien, WA 98168

11:00 AM – Candy Cane Hunt
12:00 PM – Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
12:30 PM – Best Christmas Hat Contest
1:00 PM – Giant Wreath Drawing
Prizes and Refreshments

Kids of all ages are welcome .

This is a free event

Does anyone know about a break-in at Hitchcock Madrona (http://hitchcockmadrona.com/) this morning? I ran by it around 6AM and there were 2 cop cars and a locksmith was just parking.  Lots of broken glass, hopefully nothing too expensive was stolen.

OPEN HOUSE

Please join us for our final Open House. Visiting Seattle Girls’ School (SGS) provides an opportunity for students and parents to explore and experience SGS, visit with our talented faculty and staff, as well as meet current students, parents, and alumnae.

RSVP for the Open House to the Admissions Department at (206) 709-2228 ext:1220, or email [email protected].

You can also register online by creating an account with Orcas Mosaic.

Two events coming up at Leschi elementary.  The Open House really is for any community member to stop by see the school and meet the administration.  The daytime tour will give families an opportunity to find out more about the outstanding Contemporary and Montessori programs, excellent teachers and staff, and exciting before/after school activities.  Join us on the following dates:

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 23^rd 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come and have coffee with the school administration. See our beautiful facility and learn about the great things happening at Leschi!

FALL TOUR 

Wednesday, December 4^th  9:00 am – 10: 00 am

See classrooms in action and hear from staff and a parent guide all about Leschi Elementary. Check in at the library.  Please contact the main office at (206) 252-2950 to reserve a spot.

Leschi Elementary is located at 135 32nd Ave.

We will be hosting more tours during open enrollment in February 2014. Visit our website www.leschischool.com early next year for dates and times.  For more information contact Pam Johnson, PTA Family Outreach Coordinator, [email protected], 206-755-4309

Every day in the US an estimated 10,000 individuals turn 65 years of age, leading to family conversations that include an array of new terms.  Below is a list of five terms you should know to face the new realities of a rapidly maturing society:

• Aging in Place.  Many, if given the choice, would choose to stay in their own home.  Making modifications to an existing home often include fall prevention measures such as grab bars in the bathroom; support for getting up and down stairs such as ramps; bringing in support to handle home maintenance, and care services that may cost on average $20-30 dollars an hour depending on experience, licensing, and insurance.
• Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC).  This type of community offers multiple levels of services including independent living options.  Some Seattle-based CCRCs are rental based, while most require a “buy-in” where a portion is returned at a later date or the full amount of the “buy-in” amortizes over time.  A “buy-in” can range from $30,000 to over $1 million. CCRCs may or may not offer services also described below.
• Assisted Living.  This type of community is built on the positive premise of socialization and individualized care support in a more residential setting.  Services benefit those who need support with activities of daily living (ADLs) which include dressing, bathing, eating, toileting, and transitioning from place to place; medication management often is included.
• Memory Care. This is a community or part of a community built to provide a secure environment for those with dementia and other cognitive challenges.  The community should provide a stimulating, engaging experience that respects where a resident is in their cognitive progression.
• Nursing Home.  This is a place where convalescent and/or chronic care with nurse involvement and oversight is available for patients who are unable to properly care for themselves.  This type of facility is often used for those with rehabilitation needs following a hospital stay or by those facing complex disease challenges.
• Adult Family Home (AFH).  This is a residential home licensed to provide personal care focused on ADLs for up to six non-related individuals.  Though it provides fewer amenities and resources than an assisted living community, an AFH often provides its services at a lower price.

For additional information, please consult  www.AegisonMadison.com.

For those enrolled in the state-run health insurance plans, coverage begins January 1. Thousands of eligible King County residents still haven’t signed up – are you one of them?

If you’ve been putting enrollment off because it’s too overwhelming, help is near. More than 600 expert “in-person assisters” are traveling around the county, helping folks sign up face-to-face.

Want to know when they’ll be in your neck of the woods? Text KING plus your ZIP code to 468311. You’ll receive regular updates about opportunities to get one-on-one help near you.

Already signed up? Tell your friends! Enrollment can be confusing, but there’s plenty of help available.

Please contact Kim @ 910 20th–dog’s name is Bracie or Blacie–owner was going door to door Thursday night.

Located at 18th and Yesler since 2001, the Samarya Center offers yoga classes, teacher training, and yoga-based therapy.  Samarya is also a training institute for Integrated Movement Therapy, a clinically sound therapy method rooted in the philosophy, practice and spirit of yoga.  The Samarya Center is not just another yoga studio, it is a place where people suffering with mental or physical disabilities can find healing through movement.

Due to the recent sale of the MK Fish building, Samarya will be moving out of their current location at the end of the year.  However, they remain committed to the Central District community and have identified a new space where Samarya can continue to provide welcoming yoga classes that are accessible to people of all backgrounds and ability levels.   The new Samarya Center will be located at 17th and Jackson, above Cheeky Cafe.  In order to fund the move into this new space, they have initiated a fundraising campaign on the Indiegogo site.  The money raised will go towards remodeling the space, including installing flooring and lighting, as well as towards the first year of rent.  Additional funds raised will be used to provide scholarship money for people needing assistance with therapy fees or teacher training tuition.

Samarya is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so any donations are tax deductible.   You can find more information about what Samarya offers to the CD at their website, www.samaryacenter.org, or contact them at [email protected].  You can watch a video about Integrated Movement Therapy, or donate to the campaign, at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-samarya-center-matters-please-support-our-transformation

“Samarya” means community, and this business has been a positive force in our community for 13 years.  Let’s help them stay here and stay strong!

Lake Washington Girls Middle School will be hosting its final open house of the fall admissions season tonight, November 13, from 7-9pm.

Our October Open House was attended by 130 families from all over Seattle; over 100 are expected tonight.

You are cordially invited to join us tonight. Meet teachers, parents, and students, and come learn more about our program and what it means to be an L-Dub girl!

Our Open House is a full two hour program, so please plan to be here from 7-9pm. No RSVP necessary.

Lake Washington Girls Middle School
810 18th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206/709.3800

For more information click here.

SGS recently featured in Madison Park Times – CLICK HERE – as we finalize construction of The Sharon Hammel Urban Garden.  Visit the school at our next Open House on the evening of December 12th and check out this wonderful community resource.

Take a virtual tour of the garden at: http://garden.seattlegirlsschool.org/.