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Save The Date! Senior Services' Annual Spring Luncheon Thursday, May 8 The Westin Seattle ~ 1900 5th Avenue An excellent opportunity to show support for Senior Services, and to meet and greet other senior service providers. Senior Services is looking for table sponsors, table captains, and corporate sponsors. A terrific event, well organized and entertaining, for a great cause. More information coming soon! Contact Patricia at Senior Services by e-mail

Aegis of Edmonds Now Open! Two Great Events to Celebrate It Dine & Dash Tuesday, January 8 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Aegis of Edmonds: 21500 72nd Ave W Come take a quick tour of the most recent Aegis residence, and you'll receive a delicious complimentary lunch-to-go! Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, January 27 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Take in the beauty of the community, newly open for residents. It even has a private movie theatre and a bistro with a fireplace! Call Jennifer for info at 425-776-3600 E-mail Jennifer with questions

"Defining Your Practice: Commonalities in Experience Across Settings" Advanced Practice Seminar for Professionals in the Field of Aging Thursday, January 10 8:30 am to 10:00 am Wallingford Community Senior Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave A continued learning opportunity for professionals, involving group discussions and practical application of literature. Facilitated by social workers. Cost: 6 CEUs $150 Attendance only: $40 Call Barbara Green at 206-799-7108 E-mail your questions to Barbara

"Aging & Memory: What's Normal, What's Not?" Tuesday, January 15 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Taught by Karen Hyde, RN, who brings over 30 years of experience in memory loss, aging, and dementia. Open to community members, caregivers, nurses, social workers, or anyone over 55 with memory concerns. For more info, call Julie Moorer at 253-583-2008 E-mail Julie with questions

Golden Years Seminar: Preventing Identity Theft Tuesday, January 15 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm El Dorado West Retirement Community 1010 SW 134th St. in Burien An important, practical seminar open to the public. Presented by Dignity Memorial special guest Deputy Galusha. For more info call Laurie at 206-248-1975 E-mail Laurie with questions

Senior Citizens' Annual Lobby Day Tuesday, January 22 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: In the Columbia Room of the Capitol Meet with other senior citizen advocates, hear the Governor and legislators speak, and discuss the issues facing seniors in our region. Lunch provided for the first 150 registrations! Call 360-754-0207 for information Send an e-mail requesting more information

Bothell's Senior Village Presented by Eastside Providers Tuesday, January 22, Starting at 9:30 am Eight sponsoring communities will conduct tours at each location. A wonderful opportunity for your senior client to view many communities in one event! Starts at 8:00 am at The Chateau at Bothell Landing Call Margo for info at 425-485-1155 E-mail Margo with questions

The Three Dragons: Dementia, Depression, and Delirium Wednesday, January 23 9:00 am to Noon Safeco Jackson Street Center 306 23rd Ave S. in Seattle An opportunity to learn how to differentiate among the three in working with older adults. Discussion of appropriate treatments and intervention. Cost: $50 Sponsored by the WA Adult Day Services Assoc. Call 1-888-60-WADSA to register Or register on the website

Face the Music and Dance Wednesday, January 23 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm The Weatherly Inn 6016 N. Highlands Parkway in Tacoma An informative seminar focusing on Money, Senior Living Options, and Talking to Your Family about Growing Older. Register by January 22nd; Open to the public Call Marykay with questions at 253-752-8550 E-mail Marykay with questions

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