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Come join us for some FUN movement and enjoy the afternoon together playing fun, easy, low impact games of pickleball. Participant numbers are limited for safety. Rounds of games are played so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are going through the joys and challenges of aging.

Let‘s connect and discuss current events and other areas of interest! The Men‘s group meets every other Monday each month. This group is currently full, however the second Men‘s group is looking for more
members.

Players of all levels are welcome to join in the fun! Whether you‘re an experienced player or a beginner eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to connect, challenge your mind, and enjoy a classic game.

New participants, please contact the NEST office at 206.525.6378 or info@nestseattle.org.

Let‘s connect, share similar interests and discuss a myriad of practical and emotional life happenings and hurdles of the challenges of growing older. This group meets on the first and third Tuesday at 1:00 each month.

Take a walk with your neighbors. NEST members Nancy N. and Rosemary B. lead this group on 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park. This group meets in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE.

On Our Own Again is open to those who wish to discuss any important losses in their lives, not only the loss of a spouse, but with the focus on coping with daily life while living alone. Share conversation and companionship with people who are navigating the same challenges as you. This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month for those fully vaccinated.

Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for all levels, this class is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with others in the NEST community. All you need to start is yourself, comfortable clothing, and an openness to try something new!

Taylor is a certified yoga instructor who believes that yoga should be welcoming and joyful for everybody. Through a gentle chair yoga class, she creates an accessible and uplifting space for people of all abilities to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Her classes focus on a combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness, meditation, and mindful movement.

Join our new walking group weekly on Thursdays for semi-brisk walks as we explore a variety of local paved trails and scenic spots. Every outing will wrap up with a relaxed post-walk coffee at a nearby cafe where we‘ll have a chance to unwind, chat, and connect. Lace up your shoes and come ramble with us! Our initial kick-off will be the loop around Greenlake, led by NEST volunteer, Bruce Pence. Contact the NEST office for more information and to sign up.

Quiet the mind. Experience a grounded and centered state using focused intent, breath, and body postures. Deeply relax and practice self-healing meditations in still (internal) and moving (external) forms.
Virtual class materials include: floor space, armless chair, stool, comfy place to sit, stand, or lie down for relaxation forms.

This group is currently full. Men‘s Group 2 is a way to connect with fellow members to discuss areas of interest, current events, etc.. The men‘s group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month.

Come join us for some FUN movement and enjoy the afternoon together playing fun, easy, low impact games of pickleball. Participant numbers are limited for safety. Rounds of games are played so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are going through the joys and challenges of aging.

Players of all levels are welcome to join in the fun! Whether you‘re an experienced player or a beginner eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to connect, challenge your mind, and enjoy a classic game.

Come join NEST’s fun Reader’s Theater group. Each month, we will read scenes from a different playscript. A great opportunity for NEST members to come out of their shells, laugh together, and just have fun! Hey members, if you know of a fun script for the group to read, sharing your own is encouraged. Please email info@nestseattle.org with your idea. Electronic copies of that week‘s script will be sent to attendees beforehand.

New participants, please contact the NEST office at 206.525.6378 or info@nestseattle.org.

$5-$10 Suggested donation for all non-members

A groundbreaking study published in Nature (June 4, 2025) by researchers at the Institute of Basic Science in South
Korea reveals a powerful, noninvasive way to boost the brain’s natural waste clearing system—potentially helping to prevent or slow conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn a simple, effective self-care routine using Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for the face and neck. Developed in the 1930s, this gentle
technique helps reduce swelling, ease chronic pain, and support the body’s natural detoxification.Discover how MLD may support brain health by helping clear waste while easing headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, brain fog, and more. Come ready to practice simple techniques you can use right away to support your well-being.

For over 20 years, instructor Lucy Baker has practiced and taught Qigong, inspiring students to cultivate meaningful, sustainable personal practices. Drawing on her expertise in Qigong, massage, and other healing modalities, she
creates a supportive, engaging environment that encourages both learning and growth.

Take a walk with your neighbors. NEST members Nancy N. and Rosemary B. lead this group on 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park. This group meets in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE.

This two-hour workshop introduces the built-in accessibility features on the iPhone that can make everyday tasks easier to see and manage. We will explore tools such as larger text, display adjustments, Zoom, Magnifier, contrast
settings, and other features designed to support users with low vision. The session will reference the current operating system (iOS 26.3), though many of the features work well on older iPhones and earlier versions of iOS.

This workshop is designed to help participants better understand the tools available to them and gain more practical, confident use of their iPhone.

Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for all levels, this class is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with others in the NEST community. All you need to start is yourself, comfortable clothing, and an openness to try something new!

Taylor is a certified yoga instructor who believes that yoga should be welcoming and joyful for everybody. Through a gentle chair yoga class, she creates an accessible and uplifting space for people of all abilities to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Her classes focus on a combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness, meditation, and mindful movement.

Join our new walking group weekly on Thursdays for semi-brisk walks as we explore a variety of local paved trails and scenic spots. Every outing will wrap up with a relaxed post-walk coffee at a nearby cafe where we‘ll have a chance to unwind, chat, and connect. Lace up your shoes and come ramble with us! Our initial kick-off will be the loop around Greenlake, led by NEST volunteer, Bruce Pence. Contact the NEST office for more information and to sign up.

Quiet the mind. Experience a grounded and centered state using focused intent, breath, and body postures. Deeply relax and practice self-healing meditations in still (internal) and moving (external) forms.
Virtual class materials include: floor space, armless chair, stool, comfy place to sit, stand, or lie down for relaxation forms.

$5 - $10 aggested donation for all non-members

Join Brock from Peel Tech for an eye-opening session on how to recognize and protect yourself from today’s most common online scams. Learn how cybercriminals use deceptive emails and increasingly sophisticated phishing tactics to target unsuspecting individuals, and see real-world examples that bring these risks to life. Brock will also walk you through what to do if you’ve been targeted or fallen victim, offering practical steps to protect your information and recover quickly. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come ready to learn, ask, and leave feeling more confident navigating the digital world.

Brock Reed is the founder of Peel Tech, an on-demand technical concierge service for consumers and small businesses. Peel Tech’s services range from data storage to PC support to universal remote programming as well as other at-home tech issues.

Come join us for some FUN movement and enjoy the afternoon together playing fun, easy, low impact games of pickleball. Participant numbers are limited for safety. Rounds of games are played so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are going through the joys and challenges of aging.

Hola! Do you speak Spanish and would love to practice and have the opportunity to speak with other members who do as well? This group will be lots of fun and flexible enough to welcome anyone from beginner to native speaker. If interested, please contact the NEST office.

Let‘s connect and discuss current events and other areas of interest! The Men‘s group meets every other Monday each month. This group is currently full, however the second Men‘s group is looking for more
members.

Players of all levels are welcome to join in the fun! Whether you‘re an experienced player or a beginner eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to connect, challenge your mind, and enjoy a classic game.

New participants, please contact the NEST office at 206.525.6378 or info@nestseattle.org.

Let‘s connect, share similar interests and discuss a myriad of practical and emotional life happenings and hurdles of the challenges of growing older. This group meets on the first and third Tuesday at 1:00 each month.

Take a walk with your neighbors. NEST members Nancy N. and Rosemary B. lead this group on 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park. This group meets in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE.

THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL. Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging, welcomes NEST members to the first Discussing the
Undiscussables group. This will be a closed group inviting members to create deeper connections with each other to explore the many
topics we find it hard to talk about with others. Rebecca will share information and techniques that can support and connect us as we
age.


In our first session we will choose the order in which we want to explore the ‘Big D’s’ that challenge us as we age: The list includes Dependency, Disability, Dementia, Depression, Death and Dying and others. The intention is to provide a safe place to listen and connect. The more we are open to hearing each other clearly, the deeper our sense of trust and connection. The group will be limited in size and meet monthly with encouragement to connect with each other between meetings.

Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for all levels, this class is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with others in the NEST community. All you need to start is yourself, comfortable clothing, and an openness to try something new!

Taylor is a certified yoga instructor who believes that yoga should be welcoming and joyful for everybody. Through a gentle chair yoga class, she creates an accessible and uplifting space for people of all abilities to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Her classes focus on a combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness, meditation, and mindful movement.

Join us for a thoughtful, welcoming, and facilitated conversation about death in a relaxed setting. Death Café is a facilitated, group discussion—not a grief support group—where participants can openly explore thoughts, questions, and experiences around death and end-of-life. Through honest dialogue, we aim to increase awareness of death in order to help us live more fully and intentionally. Coffee, tea, refreshments, and respectful conversation included. Facilitated by Denise Malm, LICSW

Join our new walking group weekly on Thursdays for semi-brisk walks as we explore a variety of local paved trails and scenic spots. Every outing will wrap up with a relaxed post-walk coffee at a nearby cafe where we‘ll have a chance to unwind, chat, and connect. Lace up your shoes and come ramble with us! Our initial kick-off will be the loop around Greenlake, led by NEST volunteer, Bruce Pence. Contact the NEST office for more information and to sign up.

Quiet the mind. Experience a grounded and centered state using focused intent, breath, and body postures. Deeply relax and practice self-healing meditations in still (internal) and moving (external) forms.
Virtual class materials include: floor space, armless chair, stool, comfy place to sit, stand, or lie down for relaxation forms.

This group is currently full. Men‘s Group 2 is a way to connect with fellow members to discuss areas of interest, current events, etc.. The men‘s group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month.

Come join us for some FUN movement and enjoy the afternoon together playing fun, easy, low impact games of pickleball. Participant numbers are limited for safety. Rounds of games are played so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are going through the joys and challenges of aging.

Players of all levels are welcome to join in the fun! Whether you‘re an experienced player or a beginner eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to connect, challenge your mind, and enjoy a classic game.

New participants, please contact the NEST office at 206.525.6378 or info@nestseattle.org.

Join fellow members Karen Clark and Nancy Nordquist in discussions on ways to support one another looking to simplify their lives and reduce clutter. This is a collaborative space where members share tips, strategies, and encouragement for decluttering homes and minimizing possessions.

Potluck is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Bring a potluck dish to share. Connect, have fun, and enjoy friendly conversations with NEST friends. NEST Volunteers are also welcome to attend.

Take a walk with your neighbors. NEST members Nancy N. and Rosemary B. lead this group on 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park. This group meets in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE.

Join your NEST friends in sharing and appreciating great poems and poets. Please bring one or two of your favorite poems, including poems you have written, to read out loud with the group. Facilitated by NEST members Rosemary Blakemore and Debbie Anderson.

Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for all levels, this class is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with others in the NEST community. All you need to start is yourself, comfortable clothing, and an openness to try something new!

Taylor is a certified yoga instructor who believes that yoga should be welcoming and joyful for everybody. Through a gentle chair yoga class, she creates an accessible and uplifting space for people of all abilities to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Her classes focus on a combination of gentle stretching, breath awareness, meditation, and mindful movement.

Join our new walking group weekly on Thursdays for semi-brisk walks as we explore a variety of local paved trails and scenic spots. Every outing will wrap up with a relaxed post-walk coffee at a nearby cafe where we‘ll have a chance to unwind, chat, and connect. Lace up your shoes and come ramble with us! Our initial kick-off will be the loop around Greenlake, led by NEST volunteer, Bruce Pence. Contact the NEST office for more information and to sign up.

Quiet the mind. Experience a grounded and centered state using focused intent, breath, and body postures. Deeply relax and practice self-healing meditations in still (internal) and moving (external) forms.
Virtual class materials include: floor space, armless chair, stool, comfy place to sit, stand, or lie down for relaxation forms.

Come join us for some FUN movement and enjoy the afternoon together playing fun, easy, low impact games of pickleball. Participant numbers are limited for safety. Rounds of games are played so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are going through the joys and challenges of aging.