What falls during March but never gets hurt?
The rain.
In case you missed it, we have a new Social Worker at Lake City Seniors, Syl Robinson! Syl brings a wealth of experience in social services and a strong commitment to community advocacy and health equity for all. A longtime Lake City resident since 2012, Syl holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington and has dedicated his career to supporting older adults and underserved communities. He’s eager to connect with participants, their caregivers, and partners to ensure our seniors have access to the resources and support they need. Outside of work, Syl enjoys boxing, mixed martial arts, cheering on Boston sports teams, and getting lost in a good book.
A reminder that John will be holding Tech Help on Mondays and Fridays only from 9am-3pm. To schedule an appointment with John, please give him a call at (206) 268-6741
Here’s a look at the exciting programming we have going on this month:
- Join Silver Screeners for popcorn and a movie followed by a discussion with a volunteer from Scarecrow Video. This month’s movie will be Steel Magnolias and will be shown on Monday, March 10th at 1:30pm. In Steel Magnolias a young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.
- On Monday, March 3rd at 1:30pm Humana will hold a rock painting class. They will also be tabling on Wednesday, March 12th at 12pm to provide information on Medicare and Medicaid benefits. They will be out again on Monday, March 31st for another activity as well the topic is still being determined.
- On Monday March 17th at 1:30pm King County Assessor John Wilson will be out to discuss the Senior Property Tax Exemption Program. This program provides property tax reductions for eligible seniors and disabled homeowners. This presentation will cover eligibility requirements, the application process, and the different benefit levels.
- On Monday, March 24th at 1:30pm join us for a meet and greet with Syl. Enjoy a treat and get to know Syl our Social Worker and newest addition to the team! This is an opportunity to ask any social work or mental health related questions and learn about local resources available for you
- On Monday, March 31st, the Mobile Community Service Office from the Department of Social and Health Services will be visiting to provide one-on-one help from 10:00am-2:00pm. At this event you can apply for Cash Assistance, Basic food assistance, medical assistance, and the Medicare savings program. You can also drop off paperwork, complete an eligibility review, mid-certification review or make changes to an existing case.
- John will teach a series of classes to help you learn more about your smartphone. Join one, or all of the classes every Friday in March at 10am! The topics will be: Introduction to Passwords on Friday, February 7th; Resetting Passwords on Friday, February 14th; Managing Passwords on Friday, February 21st; and Password Workshop (with hands-on practice) on Friday, February 28th. NO registration is required.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the program! For more information on our programming, calendar, and lunch menu, please follow the links to the right.
Cheers!
Lake City Seniors