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Mayor's Office for Senior CitizensArts and Special EventsThe Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens supports social and civic engagement for seniors by sponsoring a number of special events each year. In addition, the office receives donations of tickets to theater, sports and other arts and cultural events, which are distributed to callers and visitors for free. Free event tickets Tickets are donated to the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens from local arts and sports organizations when seating is unlikely to be sold out, often only days before an event. When time allows, the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens informs senior organizations about ticket availability. We suggest that seniors (age 55+), adults with disabilities or their personal assistants who are interested in tickets call the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens once a week, at 206-684-0500, to find out whether tickets are available. When available, tickets are distributed to eligible individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, two tickets at a time. Recipient names are recorded and tickets cannot be sold or given away. If you do get tickets through this office and learn that you cannot use the tickets, please inform us right away so someone else can enjoy the event. Make a Difference Workshop The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites you to explore part- and full-time volunteer opportunities with AmeriCorps, VISTA, JustServe, Senior Corps and Citizen Corps. Learn about new skills, friends and experiences you can gain through community service, as well as the possibility of receiving an education award and/or a modest stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Speakers include: Bill Basl, Washington Commission for National and Community Service; Ian Dapiaoen, Solid Ground; Ginger Seybold, ElderHealth Northwest; Patti-lyn Bell, facilitator and former AmeriCorps member. Click here for the flyer Senior Coffee Hours Oldtimers Picnic Seniors are invited to a free lunch and free admission to the Woodland Park Zoo. Space is limited and reservations are required. Registration starts July 14 and ends August 1. Note: Do not use your Gold Card for this event. We have special tickets. Groups are limited to 20 people maximum. Parking fees: $4.50 for cars and $10 for buses/RVs. Reservation date to be decided. For information, call Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program at 206-684-4951. Senior Day at the Columbia Center Adults 55 and over are invited to enjoy the spectacular view from the observation deck of the Columbia Center (701 5th Avenue, formerly the Columbia Seafirst Tower). This opportunity is available weekdays for a nominal fee, but seniors can enjoy this special opportunity for free. Pre-registration is not required. The deck is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov. Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Holiday Party Information For more information on activities and free tickets to arts and special events call 206-684-0500 (TDD/TTY 206-233-2778), or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov. |
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