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Redmond Senior Center (RSC) | 8703 160th Avenue NE, Redmond WA 98052
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Your Mind sharp
As the years go by, many people begin to have concerns about keeping their mind sharp. Fear of mental decline is often the reason seniors turn to working the word puzzles in the daily paper or seek out mental stimulus like playing bridge. Some even spend money on expensive computer programs to exercise their mind.
While mental stimulus is important, the jury is still out as to how much it helps to maintain mental decline. But take heart; there is a proven way to help maintain your mental function - physical exercise.
The brain functions best when it receives a good supply of oxygen. Oxygen is carried in your blood and the heart pumps the blood best when you are exercising. So we all need to move our body to help our brain work better.
Have you ever taken a walk to clear your mind and by the time you got back you had figured out the problem that prompted you to take the walk? Research has shown that school children perform better in academic tasks after they participated in physical exercise.
So get up and move. Your brain will thank you. And if you need help finding enjoyable physical activity come see us at the RSC. We offer a wide variety of exercise opportunities - table tennis, dancing, walking groups, fitness classes and more!
Open Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 9 pm and Fridays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
For more information please call 425-556-2314.
Northwest Senior Games
Participation Change
This year the RSC will host a non-competitive day of dance as their portion of the 2010 Northwest Senior Games. The event will be held on Friday, June 18 with the morning devoted to line dance and the afternoon reserved for ballroom dance. So save the date and look for more details in the near future.
Back by Popular Demand:
Trash or Treasures Antique/Collectible Appraisals
Have you been wondering about the value of the best piece in your collection?
Are you curious about that special piece of costume jewelry your great aunt left you?
That vase you picked up at an estate sale?
How about those lovely linens that were your great grandmothers?
In the spirit of the “Antiques Roadshow,” expert appraisers will provide oral market values of individual items. Who knows, you might have a fortune tucked away in the attic. Come join us for a fun day and maybe a nice surprise.
The fee is $5 per item (limit 6 per person), all proceeds benefit the RSC. Sorry, no furniture appraisals available. Appointment times are approximate. Be sure to bring paper and pencil so you can take notes.
Registration opens May 3 for Redmond residents and May 10 for non-Redmond residents. Call 425-556-2314 for a more detailed flyer/registration form. Early registration strongly encouraged as last year we sold out!
Name: Lucinda “Cindy” Ikeda (aka “Cinbad”)
Place of Birth: Fort Campbell, KY
Family: Husband - Dean; Sons - Chris in Hawaii, Mike in Las Vegas (Wow, two fun places to visit!)
Life’s Work: Bookkeeping, banking and even a short stint as a baggage handler/ramp agent for the airlines
Places Lived: Kentucky, Tennessee, Germany, North Carolina, Colorado, California, Hawaii, and Washington
Favorite Place to Live: Redmond, WA - no, really!
What Brought You to the Northwest? A job opportunity for my husband; we came from California. We stepped off the plane in 1989 and knew we were home.
Senior Center Activities: Volunteer Beverage Bar hostess and Wii Coordinator, mostly bowling. I’d love to see more seniors interested in Wii golf, tennis and other fun games.
Other Interests: Hiking, biking, glass work (trying to get better at it); volunteering at Puget Sound Blood Center; connecting with friends
Words to Live By: Embrace the moment; none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow.
All Events Take Place at the RSC
Afternoon Delight
Wednesday, April 21
1:30 – 3pm
Multipurpose Room
Redwood Theater Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, April 22, 8pm
Multipurpose Room, Free
Older Americans’ Month - Outstanding Volunteers’ Reception
Friday, May 7, 10am
Lobby, Free
Join us to help recognize these special volunteers.
a Pet Fair
Saturday, May 15
10am – 3pm
Multipurpose Room, Free
Pancake Brunch
Friday, June 11, 10 am
Multipurpose Room
Advance tickets on sale April 22
Trash or Treasures
Antique/Collectible Appraisals
Saturday, June 12
9am – 3pm
Multipurpose Room
Advance tickets on sale May 3
NW Senior Games Day of Dance
Friday, June 18
Line Dance 10am – 12 pm
Ballroom 1 – 3pm
Multipurpose Room
Advance registration recommended
Looking for a way to
supplement your income?
The Recreation Department is always looking for new and interesting classes to offer. If you have a hobby or skill that you would like to share with others please call Teri Burke at 425-556-2342 to discuss the possibilities and request a program proposal form.