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After Hours Networking Social Wednesday, July 9 ~ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Farrelli's Wood Fired Pizza 3518 6th Ave in Tacoma Sponsored by Signature Home Health, this is a fun opportunity to relax and connect with other senior providers. Enter to win a fuel card! RSVP to 253-661-5166 Contact Kris for more information

Seminar Opening: "Aging and Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not?" Julie Moorer, R.N. is a noted speaker on aging and memory care. Her July 11th seminar was cancelled, and now is your chance to grab this date! It's a 1-2 hour seminar with valuable information, great for 50+ attendees and health care professionals. Call Julie to reserve July 11 ~ 253-583-2008 Check out www.memorywellness.org E-mail Julie with any questions

COPS Bellevue Networking Luncheon Thursday, July 17 ~ 11:30 a.m. Sheraton Bellevue: 100 112th Ave NE COPS (Coordinators of Patient Services) meets every other month, and is attended by hospital-based professionals, case managers, agencies, care providers, vendors, and housing companies. This month, hear Live Wire Entertainers speak about fun options for marketing events and activities! Bring your business cards for great networking. RSVP by July 14th to 866-864-7397 Call Chris Strand with questions at 425-519-1115

Grand Unveiling: "Jazz in July" The Gardens at Town Square 933 111th Ave NE in Bellevue Thursday, July 24 ~ 5:00 - 7:00 pm Come see the new look of The Gardens, which provides luxurious apartments in an active retirement community. Enjoy the jazz music of famed musician Michael Powers, and network with other professionals! For more info call 425-688-1900 Click here for The Garden's website

Senior Living Expo in the Seattle Center Saturday, August 16 ~ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, August 17 ~ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 305 Harrison Street in Seattle Limited booth space still available to vendors for this huge event! Free to attend, and full of resources and information for seniors, family members, or those late in their careers looking for the next step. Attorney General Rob McKenna and Consumer Problem Solver Herb Weisbaum speak on consumer protection and fraud. Vendor cost: $2500 Call 206-404-3731 for more information. Check out the website at www.seniorlivingexpo.com! Send an e-mail to Tracy Legnon with questions

Senior Citizens Awareness Day (SCAD) Annual Vendor Fair in the Tacoma Dome Wednesday, August 20 ~ 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Vendor booth registration is now open! A great opportunity to meet many seniors and see new resources and services for seniors. Booths are $110 (non-profits) and $220 (for-profits). Call to reserve your booth while they are still available at 253-591-5045. Register by July 25. Click here for a Vendor Application (City of Tacoma website)

10th Annual Lake Vue Car Show Saturday, August 23 ~ 2:00 - 4:00 pm Lake Vue Gardens Care Center 10101 NE 120th St. in Kirkland Featuring live music, door prizes, free hot dogs and sodas, and lots of fun viewing vintage cars & dancing to the music. A favorite & festive annual event you're sure to enjoy. Call 425-823-2323 for more information E-mail questions to Carolyn Kelso

Senior Services Soiree Dinner & Auction "An Evening in Tuscany" Friday, September 19 ~ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Seattle Westin: 1900 5th Ave A decadent evening for a great cause! Support Senior Services and their incredible programs for over 50,000 seniors. Come enjoy an evening of wine, cocktails, dinner, and a live auction. RSVP by calling 206-727-6203 Or register online by clicking here

Vendor Booth Opportunity: RSVP Volunteer Recognition Breakfast Tuesday, October 7 ~ 8:30 am Emerald Downs in Auburn An incredible breakfast to celebrate and honor hundreds of seniors who give their time as volunteers in the RSVP program. There are various levels of sponsorship available, including exhibit booths! Come enjoy this wonderful event and interact with over 400 seniors. Guest speaker is Lucy Liu, AARP National Historian. Call Robin Knudson at 206-957-4779 ext. 116 for more information about sponsorship! E-mail Robin with your questions

Highline Medical Center's Geriatric Psychiatry Dinner Wednesday, October 15 ~ 6:30 pm Doubletree Hotel, Southcenter Featuring well-known Teepa Snow as keynote speaker, who will share about coping with the stress of providing high quality dementia care and non-traditional management options. This event draws over 150 members of the geriatric care community. You can help sponsor the event with a vendor booth, at a cost of $300. Call Lori Morales at 206-276-7204 for information. E-mail Lori with your questions

Interested in a booth at the popular Elder Fair next year? This huge event, which draws over 800 senior / caregiver attendees and over 100 exhibitors to the Everett Events Center each May, is a well-organized and fun fair. If you'd like to receive information about exhibiting in 2009, send your contact information to Gloria at Bethany of the Northwest. Click below! Click here to send your info for the 2009 Elder Fair

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