Support the Winter Wishes gift drive, read our winter Review newspaper, celebrate Phestivus
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PNA HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
Our virtual gift tag program, Winter Wishes, is back to make the holidays merry for the community! Help our partners give toys, clothing, and other requested gifts to the kids and families that they serve.
Simply sign up online, purchase a gift or gift card, and follow our instructions for delivery. Most gifts are due by mid-December. Let’s spread comfort and joy this holiday season!
Make Winter Wishes come true for neighbors in need »
The winter Review newspaper is out! If you live in PhinneyWood or are a PNA member, watch your mailbox. You can also pick up a copy at the Phinney Center, the Greenwood Senior Center, and these public library branches: Greenwood, Broadview, Ballard, and Green Lake. In this issue, check out all of our Phestivus holiday happenings (more below), see Friday night contra dancing, learn about the PNA Village, and more!
Read our winter Review newspaper »
Come together, shop local, and give back to celebrate the holidays during Phestivus in PhinneyWood! Phestivus kicks off with our GloCone and Holiday Lighting Event on Nov. 26 (info below) and then more fun holiday events are scheduled in December. Visit with The Seattle Santa, enjoy Dogs and Nogs at the Greenwood Senior Center, give the gift of community while supporting local businesses, and much more!
Celebrate, shop local, and give during Phestivus »
Mission Moments
Our Día de los Muertos Celebration brought together hundreds of community members to commemorate the dead and celebrate life with the dedication of a traditional ofrenda, amazing performances, delicious local food and drink, and fun activities on Nov. 5.
Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the celebration! Check out our blog to see great photos and learn more about our Día de los Muertos Celebration.
"The staff at PNA and the Senior Center have been so generous to us, which has allowed us to continue to get together in person during a time when indoor meeting space was hard to come by. In the time we've been meeting at Greenwood Senior Center, our troop has grown in ranks—and our ranks have grown closer! We are so grateful for this opportunity." - BSA Troop 681 Representative Anne
Thank you to everyone who supported our 35th Annual Winter Beer Taste: Night of the Living Draft on Nov. 12! More than 700 community members came to the thrilling event and it raised over $26,000 for our community programs. This PNA Beer Taste featured more than 30 breweries and cideries, who donated all of the 75+ brews that they poured!
Attendees were invited to vote for their favorite tastes. Congratulations to the following breweries and cidery on winning PNA Beer Taste People's Choice Awards!
1. Holy Mountain
Brewing Company: Ube Shadowlifter
2. Mirage: Streetmap of the ******* Universe
3. Ravenna Brewing Company: To The Edge - Barleywine
Cider: Yonder Cider Cashmere
Featured Events
PNA Village Tringo
Thurs, Nov. 17, 6:30-8 pm. Snapshot Brewing. $1-$5.
Play this new pub game featuring rounds of trivia with a bingo twist. Fun prizes are included and proceeds benefit the PNA Village! Children and pets are welcome. Snapshot Brewing offers nonalcoholic beverage options and will have street tacos available to purchase.
Trivia + Bingo = Tringo »
Holiday Bookfest
Sat, Nov. 19, 2-4 pm. PC. Free.
Meet two dozen PNW authors and get signed copies of their books. Enjoy readings from some authors. Proceeds support our community programs and the Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas. Learn more about the Holiday Bookfest on our PhinneyWood community blog!
Buy the book »
Bloodworks NW Pop-up Blood Drive
Wed, Nov. 23, 9 am-3 pm. PC. Free.
We've partnered with Bloodworks NW to help everyone in the community get access to lifesaving blood when they need it. Call 800.398.7888 or click below to make an appt to donate. Same-day appts are often available!
Give blood, save lives »
GSC Thanksgiving Meal (pick up & delivery)
Wed, Nov. 23, 12-2 pm. GSC. $5.
Do you love turkey? Are you 65+ in age? Enjoy a GSC-prepared Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings! Pick-up and delivery available to the following zip codes: 98103, 98133, 98177, 98117, and 98107.
Give thanks, eat well »
GloCone and Holiday Lighting Event
Sat, Nov. 26, 5-5:30 pm. Heart of Phinney Park. Free.
Kick off Phestivus in PhinneyWood with our GloCone lighting celebration! Bring the family for an evening of cheer, hot cocoa, and cookies as we set the Phinney Air Raid Tower aglow with over 3,200 lights. Come welcome back our PhinneyWood Winter Lights, too!
Light up the holidays »
Winter Festival & Crafts Fair
Sat, Dec. 3 & Sun, Dec. 4, 10 am-5 pm. PC. $3-$5.
Enjoy a unique holiday shopping experience in two historic buildings full of specialty goods by local artists and makers. Find amazing handmade gifts like jewelry, art, pottery, apparel, and more! Check out our makers and vendors list and volunteer to make the magic happen.
Local gifts for everyone on your list »
Costume Jewelry Sale Fundraiser
Wed, Dec. 7, 1-6 pm. GSC. Free.
Our annual Costume Jewelry Sale is back with more fascinating pieces, from vintage to modern! All proceeds support our senior programs. Jewelry donations are needed and accepted through Tues, Nov. 22!
Score fabulously affordable jewelry »
Jingle Bell Bingo Karaoke
Fri, Dec. 9, 7-10 pm. GSC. $30-$40.
You’ll be laughing all the way at Bingo Karaoke! Play fun games of bingo, sing your heart out, and buy your friends drinks and snacks. Jingle Bell Bingo Karaoke has sold out. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported the Greenwood Senior Center!
Classes & Activities
True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team
Fri, Nov. 18, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
Cribbage for a Cause
Thursdays on Dec. 8 & 22, 6:45-9:15 pm. PC. $5 donation to the Hot Meal Program.
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification Classes
Sat, Dec. 17, 9 am-12 pm. PC. $40-$50.
Sat, Jan. 21, 9 am-12 pm. PC. $50-$60.
Beginning/Intermediate Spanish Language Class
Wed, 4:30-5:30 pm. GSC. Free.
Advanced Spanish Language Class
Mon, 4:30-5:30 pm. GSC. Free.
Ongoing Groups
PNA Fixers Repair Cafe - Greenwood Hardware
Spanish I & II Conversation Group - PC
American Mah Jongg - GSC
GSC Daily Lunch (November & December)
Medicare Assistance Appointments - GSC
Pilates for Core and Balance - GSC
PNA Village Play Group - GSC
Jewelry Making Group - GSC
Easy Exercise - GSC & Online
Yoga for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - GSC & Online
Yoga for All Levels - GSC & Online
Zumba Gold - GSC & Online
Zumba Gold Toning - GSC & Online
PNA Book Group - Online
Seniors Living Alone Group - Online
Zwiefacher: Tricky Rhythms and Movement - Online
Memory Loss Groups & Classes
The Gathering Place - GSC & Online
All Present: A Song Circle - Online
Brain Games - Online
ESML Art Appreciation - Online
Groups with Cecile Andrews
Conversation & News of the Day - Online
All online PNA/GSC activities take place on Zoom video conferencing software. To pay or donate to GSC for participation in any of these programs please click here.
All ages welcome! Payments for Zumba classes (except for Gentle Zumba) are paid to the instructor directly and information on how to do so will be sent upon registration.
Volunteers Most Wanted!
Our COVID requirements for volunteers are evolving with public health guidelines. Specific programs and events may have different vaccine and masking requirements.
Thanksgiving and December Meal Food Donations
Make this Thanksgiving delicious at our Hot Meal Program! Donate fresh green beans, apple cider, and delicious pies Deliver sides to the Phinney Center by Mon, Nov. 21. Or, sign up for our December Feast!
Bakers Needed!
Provide delicious, homemade pies, cookies, and other foods for our upcoming events and special meals.
Deliver PNAnimal Holiday Lights
Volunteers, ideally with vehicles, are needed to help deliver PNAnimal lights to PhinneyWood businesses in late November and pick up in early January.
Volunteer to help your elder neighbors!
Our Village helps older adults remain in the homes they love while staying active and connected as they age. We call this “aging in community” and it happens with the help of volunteers like you!
Volunteers help Village members with gardening, dog walking, home repairs, grocery shopping, social visits, and more! There’s something for everyone and the schedule is flexible! The next Zoom volunteer trainings will be on Wed, Dec. 7 at 11 am. Sign up now and learn more by emailing village@phinneycenter.org.
PNA Job Opportunities
- Community Programs Director
- Hot Meal Program Coordinator
- Marketing and Communications Director
- Facilities Maintenance Specialist
- Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher
- Whittier Kids On-Call Substitute Teacher
Join the Whittier Kids team!
We're seeking fun-loving teachers to join our Whittier Kids Program (see above). Whittier Kids offers professional growth, a creative work environment, competitive wages, benefits, and a $500 signing bonus. Apply today!
Quick Links & Info
Tool & Seed Library Hours
Fridays: 3-5 pm
Saturdays: 9 am-1 pm
PNA Tool Library (online inventory)
Community Woodshop
King County Seed Library
About Us
The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build, engage, and support our diverse community through programs, services, and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. Learn more about our work and donate today!
