Come take a stroll with us! Then grab a bite to eat and visit the Monroe YMCA afteward!

Let’s celebrate April Showers with a fun walk around Lake Tye in Monroe, WA.
The round-trip mileage is approximately 1.6 miles. We will veer off the trail for a bit to visit our “Sister Y” – the Monroe Family YMCA that is right off the Lake Tye Trail. Following our visit to the Monroe Y, we will stop for lunch at El Pariso’s before finishing our 1.6-mile loop. For those wishing to have additional mileage, there is the option to do the loop again after lunch.
For more information contact: Cyd Leahy: [email protected]

When?
Friday April 18 meet at 10:30am
Where?
Lake Tye Park

Join us for a fun and hands-on bread-making class in Arlington, WA!

Learn the art of crafting delicious bread dough, cinnamon rolls, and soft dinner rolls from scratch. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced baker, you’ll enjoy step-by-step guidance and leave with tasty treats to share. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their baking skills and enjoy fresh, homemade bread!

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 Stanwood-Camano Y to learn the basics of riding transit, including how to get started, plan your trip, and ride the bus confidently
• Bus Ride to Everett Station: After the presentation, we’ll board a special transportation bus (no general riders) and head to the Everett Station for a multi-modal transit center experience
• Walking Tour: Explore Everett Station, where you’ll learn how to transfer between the buses
• Discuss a new service coming to Arlington, Zip Shuttle. Where you can take a bus from Stanwood into Smokey Point and then catch the Zip around Arlington
• 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. Photo ID required to get a card.

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: 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.
• Bus Ride: A special community transit bus (no general riders) will pick up registered participants at the Everett Y and will ride a to the newly opened Lynnwood City Center connection.
• Visit the Ride Store: Get your Senior reduced-fare ORCA card if you’re 65+ if you 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
• Ride The Light Rail: We will try out your new Orca cards and travel from the Lynnwood station to Mountlake Terrace where our special bus will pick us up and return us to Everett Y

What We Need to Attend

• If you already have an Orca card, Kim will need to know the card number at registration.
• If you do not have an Orca card Kim will need your name, Current address and phone number.

What you will Receive

• 30 days of free rides will be loaded onto your card. After that you can put money on the card and continue to use it like a debit card whenever you ride transit.

Participation is limited to 23 and you need to register through your YMCA account OR at the Welcome Center.

Come take a stroll with us and opt in for a bite to eat afterward!

Join your YMCA friends on a docent-led short stroll through the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens as we experience “Color Storm” – a yarn bombing event set to inject bursts of color and creativity throughout the serene landscape. This playful event, organized by Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens and Great Yarns of Everett is sure to bring lots of smiles as you stroll through the gardens taking in the colorful sights while sharing the fun with friends.

Members provide their own transportation to Evergreen Arboretum. Following the garden stroll, you have an option to meet at Scuttlebutt’s for lunch or participate in a longer walk along the Everett Waterfront.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

When?
Friday March 28 meet at 10:30am
Where?
Evergreen Arboretum- 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201

Join us for Nutrition for Healthy Aging, a series of informative nutrition classes for senior citizens, hosted by Sensibly Sprouted and led by Mikel Bryant, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CD, LDN, a Registered Dietitian.

-March: Nutrition Essentials for Seniors: Fueling a Vibrant Life
-April: Strong to the Bone: Building Muscle and Protecting Bone Health
-May: Taste the Rainbow: Seasonal Colors and Nutritional Benefits
-June: The 1200-Calorie Myth: The Truth About Calorie Deficits
-July: Filling the Gaps: Addressing Deficiencies and Smart Supplementation

This series will provide practical tips to help you maintain a balanced, nutritious diet for healthy aging. Join us each month to support your well-being and enjoy the benefits of good nutrition in your later years!

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.

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: Clue – The Musical

Mill Creek YMCA has 30 seats reserved for the performance of “Clue the Musical” at the Wade James Theater in Edmonds.

The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room. Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience.

When?
Saturday March 22 @ 2:00 pm
Where?
WADE JAMES THEATRE: 950 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
Additional Information:
Self-Transportation. 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.