SENIOR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
These offer benefits such as newsletters, education and recreational opportunities, health care screenings, and information on community resources.
AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
Washington State Office
9750 3rd Ave. NE #450 Seattle 98115
206.517.9348
www.aarp.org
AARP magazine, newsletters, and a variety of resource information. AARP also offers insurance, travel services and 55 Alive driving skill.
Connections
Offered by Overlake Hospital Medical Center
925 116th Ave. NE #110 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5800
A membership program for individuals 55 and older who have been patients of Overlake Hospital Medical Center, or have a physician who is an active staff member at Overlake. Offers a newsletter, community information, health information, and educational programs. Health insurance and advance directives counseling available by appointment. No fee for membership; small fee for classes.
Evergreen 55 and Better
Offered by Evergreen Healthcare
12040 NE 128th St. Kirkland 98034
425.899.2654
A program for persons age 55 and older which offers a wide variety of benefits including a newsletter, educational programs, health screenings and information on community services.
SENIOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the many resources listed below, all Eastside Parks Departments and King county Parks offer varied recreational opportunities for seniors.
Bellevue Family YMCA
425.746.9900
Senior memberships available.
Bellevue Fitness Center
425.564.2380
Sponsored by Bellevue Community College. Individual fitness testing and assessment; including body composition testing, blood pressure and heart rate. Cost of testing, “exercise prescription” and 11 weeks of exercise for person 65 and older is $27.50.
Connections Fitness Center
1120 112th Ave. NE #150 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5811
Sponsored by Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Individualized exercise programs for seniors. Senior Fitness Center has treadmmills, bicycles and weights. Program includes strength training classes, fitness program, wellness education. Monthly fee.
Telos – Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue 98007
425.564.4400
www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/telos
Daytime education programs for older adults sponsored by Bellevue Community College and Bellevue Parks and Recreation. Offers a wide variety of stimulating classes during fall, winter and spring quarters. Most classes held at NW Arts Center – 9825 NE 24th, Bellevue; or at Providence Point Senior Adult Community in Issaquah.
PROJECT ENHANCE (Formerly the Health Enhancement Program)
Assessment, education, referrals and follow up to improve health and function in a year long program.
Bellevue Senior Center
1750 112th NE A-101 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5800
Co-sponsored by Overlake Hospital Senior Care. By appointment.
Kirkland Senior Center
352 Kirkalnd Ave. Kirkland 98033
425.587.3360
Mercer Island Senior Health Center
7707 SE 27th St. #110 Mercer Island 98040
425.688.5800
Co-sponsored by Overlake Hospital Senior Care. By appointment.
North Bellevue Community Center
4063 148th Ave. NE Bellevue 98007
425.452.7681
Co-sponsored by Overlake Hospital Senior Care. By appointment.
Northshore Senior Center
10201 E. Riverside Dr. Bothell 98011
425.486.4564
Co-sponsored by Evergreen Healthcare.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center Senior Care
1120 112th Ave. NE #100 Bellevue 98004
425.688.5800
By appointment.
Woodinville Senior Center
17401 133rd Ave. NE #A-03 Woodinville 98072
425.488.4289
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Aquatic and Pool Therapy
425.688.5900
A program of Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Individualized physical therapy in a heated pool. Requires a physician referral.
These East king county pools offer programs for seniors, including: water aerobics, water fitness classes and swim lessons.
Bellevue Aquatics Center
601 143rd Ave. NE
Bellevue 98007
425.452.4444
To register, call 425.883.0475. |
King County Parks –
Redmond Pool
17535 NE 104th
Redmond 98052
206.296.2961 |
Bellevue Family YMCA
14230 Bel-Red Rd.
Bellevue 98007
425.746.9900 |
King County Parks - Renton Pool
16740 128th SE
Renton 98055
206.296.4335 |
Carole Ann Wald
Memorial Pool
14445 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore 98028
425.823.6983
425.823.2992 #2 |
King County Parks Aquatic - Si View Pool
400 SE Orchard Dr.
North Bend 98045
425.888.1447 |
Issaquah Pool
50 SE Clark
Issaquah 98027
425.557.3298 |
Northshore YMCA
11811 NE 195th St.
Bothell 98011
425.485.9797 |
King County Parks –
Mercer Island Pool
8815 SE 40th
Mercer Island 98040
206.296.4370 |
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WALKING PROGRAMS
These programs are for persons 55 plus, and are offered at no charge. No registration required, sign up on site.
Bellevue Square Walk for Life
425.688.5800
Co-sponsored by Overlake Hospital Senior Care and the Bellevue Department of Parks and Community Services. Hours are 8 am - 9:30 am, Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Coordinator on site.
Crossroads Shopping Center
425.644.1111
Co-sponsored by Crossroads Shopping Center and City of Bellevue. Hours are 7 am - 9:30 am, Monday - Friday. Coordinator on site 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
SENIOR CENTERS
These senior centers located in East King county offer a variety of programs including hot lunches, meals-on-wheels, education and recreation.
Kirkland Senior Center
352 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland 98033
425.587.3360 |
Northshore Senior Center
10201 E. Riverside Dr.
Bothell 98011
425.487.2441 |
Issaquah Valley
Senior Center
105 2nd Ave. NE
Issaquah 98027
425.392.2381 |
Redmond Senior Center
8703 160th Ave. NE
Redmond 98052
425.556.2314 |
Mercer Island
Senior Services
8236 SE 24th St.
Mercer Island 98040
206.236.3545 |
Renton Senior Center
211 Burnett Ave. N
Renton 98055
425.430.6633 |
Mt. Si Senior Center
411 Main Ave. S
North Bend 98045
425.888.3434 |
Sno-Valley Senior Center
4610 Stephens Ave.
PO Box 96
Carnation 98014
425.333.4152 |
North Bellevue
Community Center
4063 148th NE
Bellevue 98007
425.452.7681 |
South Bellevue
Community Center
14509 SE Newport Way
Bellevue 98006
425.452.4240 |
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Stroum Jewish
Community Center
3801 E. Mercer Way
Mercer Island 98040
206.232.7115 |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Many organizations depend on volunteers. The following can help you get started as a volunteer.
Friend to Friend
206.246.5150
Matches volunteers to visit one on one with residents of nursing homes, retirement homes, and assisted living facilities. Accepts volunteers of all ages.
R.S.V.P. – Retired Senior Volunteer Program
206.957.4119 x116
Volunteer program that matches seniors with meaningful volunteer opportunities in non-profit organization, schools, and museums.
United Way Volunteer Center
206.461.6906
Volunteer opportunity information and placement help.