The Southeast Seattle Senior Center is
a gathering place for seniors living in
or visiting Rainier Valley. We offer
a variety of activities - for a complete
schedule call the center and ask for a
copy of our newsletter.
Hours of Operation:
(May through September)
Mondays 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesdays through Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm
(October through April)
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Newsletter:
Available to all at the center or by calling
the center. Contains information
about all programs and events at the center.Can be viewed here
History:
Southeast Seattle Senior Center, a non-profit senior center formerly known as Lee House, was founded in 1961.
The senior center has been housed at our current location on Holly Street since 1986.
From the beginning, Lee House programs emphasized a multi-service approach to seniors living independently.
This approach continues today, offering a good variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the community
and hosting fun and meaningful events where the community can meet!
Today, Southeast Seattle Senior center serves over 1200 seniors annually. We offer a variety of programs and
services at affordable cost to seniors young and old. Volunteers are the heart of our center
- if you are looking
for a way to fulfill your day, we have a place for you.
Visit our senior center to experience the rich diversity of the Rainier Valley. We welcome you at the Southeast
Seattle Senior Center where active older adults gather for Fun, Fitness, Friendship, and Learning.
Activities:
You may enjoy recreation activities, arts and
crafts, Bible study, western line dance
classes (special classes offered for those
with canes and walkers), reminiscing with
our Down Memory Lane group or challenging
yourself with a computer class. Everyone
enjoys our Wednesday afternoon Bingo.
Health Management:
Health Promotion programs running regularly include: Enhance Fitness, Enhance Fitness Chair Exercise,
Yoga, Tai Chi, managing chronic conditions, health assessments, free mammograms for low income, blood
pressure monitoring, massage therapy, foot care (works with Diabetes).
Enhance Wellness program includes a registered nurse and social worker, who perform health assessments,
and host support groups, such as Diabetes Support Groups, Memory Loss, and Healthy Eating, and more.
Miscellaneous Activities/Events:
Southeast Seattle Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing and special activities. We offer van trips to new
and exciting places like museums and parks, day hikes in beautiful accessible parks through Sound Steps, and
casino trips every month. We also are the hosts for the Southeast Red Hatters.
Every month, those members who have a birthday get a free lunch at our festive birthday lunch.
They are $5 for those who don't have a birthday that month. Birthday lunches and holiday lunches are
always a great time, with live entertainment, great food, and a fun theme to celebrate the special time of year.
Nutrition:
Lunches meeting 1/3 of your daily nutritional
needs are served daily. There are
also special luncheon events including monthly
birthday lunches, diversity celebration
luncheon and volunteer appreciation
luncheons. Everyone is invited to attend
and celebrate. Also available: Meals
on Wheels and Mobile Market.
Additional Services:
We also offer the specialized services of an
on-site Outreach Worker, Social Worker,
Registered Nurse, and Senior Rights Assistance
specialist.
Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00am-Noon.
Open to the community and drop-in's are welcome.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Dedicated volunteers and community supporters
allow the center to thrive and grow
annually. A variety of volunteer
opportunities are available - training is
provided. See our newsletter, ACCENTS,
for current volunteer opportunities. Click here to submit an online Volunteer application.
Dues and Fees:
Membership is encouraged but not required. Memberships dues are
$15.00 annually or $150.00
for lifetime membership.
Fees vary per activity/event.
Our newsletter, ACCENTS, will give you
up-to-date information on dates, times, and
costs. Members of the center take
advantage of lower costs