FREE Community Transit Seminar and Bus Ride for Seniors

• Tired of the traffic and cost of parking?
• Want to use public transportation now that the Link Light Rail has opened in Lynnwood?

Perhaps you don’t know how or just don’t feel comfortable yet using public transportation. Let’s change that!

Jennifer McCoy, Marketing Specialist for Community Transit, will be here to present a seminar on the basics and “How To’s” of public transportation in our area. Following the presentation, participants will ride a community transit bus to the newly opened Lynnwood City Center connection. There we will go to the “Ride Store” where you can get the “Regional Reduced Fare Permit for Seniors (age 65 and above) at no cost. You will simply need to show identification with your birthdate to receive the card. The reduced fare permit cards are free through the end of the year. In addition to the Regional Reduced Fare Permit cards, all participants will receive a 30-day FREE pass for unlimited rides. After everyone gets their RFP cards, the bus will return us to the Mill Creek Y. On both the drive to Lynnwood and return trip to the YMCA, participants are welcome to ask questions of the bus driver to help in learning to navigate public transportation. Participation is limited to 25 and you need to register through your YMCA account OR at the Welcome Center.

Please give at least a 48-hour notification should you need to cancel your registration so that someone on the wait list may attend.

FREE Community Transit Seminar and Bus Ride for Seniors

• Tired of the traffic and cost of parking?
• Want to use public transportation now that the Link Light Rail has opened in Lynnwood?

Perhaps you don’t know how or just don’t feel comfortable yet using public transportation. Let’s change that!

Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed just for you!

What to Expect

• 30-Minute Presentation: We will meet at the Mukilteo Y to learn the basics of riding transit, including how to get started, plan your trip, and ride the bus confidently.
• Bus Ride to Lynnwood City Center Station: After the presentation, we’ll board a special transportation bus (no general riders) and head to Lynnwood City Center Station.
• Visit the RideStore: Get your Senior reduced-fare ORCA card if you’re 65+ and don’t have one yet!
• Walking Tour: Explore Lynnwood City Center Station, where you’ll learn how to transfer between the bus and Link Light Rail.
• Important Notes: If you already have an ORCA card, please bring it! Everyone will receive a free pass for unlimited rides on all regional transit providers—your existing ORCA card number will be needed. This event aims to empower you to utilize public transportation with confidence.

Please give at least a 48-hour notification should you need to cancel your registration so that someone on the wait list may attend.

What is New Chapters Community?

It is a group of people transitioning from one chapter in life to a new one, think like a support group.

• Have you recently retired?
• Change in relationship?
• New to the area?
• Feeling pulled to define purpose?
• Became a grandparent?
• Loss?

These areas of life can be difficult to navigate alone. This group will be structured to establish and work on personal goals in a like-minded community. We are writing new stories!

New to the Y or curious about your membership benefits?

We welcome you to join us in discussing all Y activities, go over our YMCA app, answer questions and meet other members. All members are invited to attended!

Serving Up the Skills

Did you know Pickleball is the fast-growing sport in America?

Pickleball is FUN, social and friendly. If you been thinking about learning the game, now is the time. Come and receive beginner instruction from local qualified volunteer instructors. Allow them to assist you in developing your skills, learn the rules, and most importantly meet new friends and have FUN! We have the equipment. Tennis shoes are required.

New to the Y or curious about your Senior benefits?

We welcome you to join us in discussing all Y activities, go over our YMCA app, answer questions and meet other members. All members are invited to attended!

New to the Y or curious about your Senior benefits?

Connect with fellow seniors, discover the wealth of benefits your YMCA membership brings, and get all your insurance-based membership questions answered. Senior Coffee will follow the orientation, this will allow you to ask other seniors their experiences and get feedback.

Where: Community Room at Stanwood-Camano YMCA

Join us for a meal!

There is nothing quite like sitting around a table enjoying a delicious plate of food with friends.

This event is free with a dish. Bring a friend who needs community. We’ll save you a seat, let’s eat!

Where: Community Room at Stanwood-Camano YMCA

The Driftwood Players Present: Miracle on 34th Street – The Play

This theatrical production by the Driftwood Players follows Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, who gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. This does not go over so well with the management at Macy’s. Join us to find out what happens with Kris.

When?
Saturday December 7 @ 2:00 pm
Where?
WADE JAMES THEATRE: 950 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
Optional:
“Happy Hour” at Emory’s on Silver Lake follows (not included in the cost- pay your own tab)
Additional Information:
The public City of Edmonds parking lot is free to park in. If for some reason the parking lot is already full by the time you arrive, parking along Main Street in front of the theatre on both sides of the street is also free. Our show starts at 2pm, however you can arrive as early as 1pm to the theatre when the ticket lobby opens. There are light concessions available by cash donation as well as a bar available for drink purchase. The House opens for people to start finding their seats starting at about 1:30pm.