PhinneyWood Art Walk with us on Sept. 23 and 24, be the Power of Community, and check out our fall events
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PNA HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
The PhinneyWood Art Walk is this weekend on Fri, Sept. 23, 6-9 pm and Sat, Sept. 24, 12-5 pm! This neighborhood party is one of the biggest art walks in Seattle, and features art, music, and performances at more than 40 local businesses. PhinneyWood Art Walk maps and a list participating venues are online and most art walk stops will have printed maps. Limited edition art walk posters and stickers are on sale in our Blue Building and proceeds benefit our arts and culture events. If you'd like to be involved, we need volunteers to help pick up PhinneyWood Art Walk signs on Saturday. This event is sponsored by Aide-mémoire Jewelry, Chris Case State Farm, and Taproot Theatre.
Plan your PhinneyWood Art Walk experience »
Our Greenwood Senior Center has served the community for over 45 years, connecting thousands of older adults each year with enriching activities, services, and programs. From fitness classes to delicious lunches and engaging events, our programs create opportunities for the community to come together—both virtually and in person.
Our annual Power of Community fundraiser celebrates the cornerstones of our senior programming, including the PNA Village and Memory Loss Program. Our goal for this year is $60,000 and we need your help to reach it! Make a tax-deductible donation today and help us spread the word about this campaign to show the power of community.
Support older adults and join us for a wrap-up celebration »
Help us build community and do good! We're hiring for many great roles, including: DIY Hub Program Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Social Service Engagement Manager, Facilities Maintenance Specialist, and Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher! See Job Opportunities below for the full list.
Make a difference »
In 2021, our board members and staff agreed on a set of values to help us focus on ‘what matters most’ and guide our decision-making: belonging, inclusivity, intentional engagement, and responsiveness. Our new Annual Report shows examples of our values driving our impact.
Catch up on our impactful 2021 »
Mission Moments
Our inaugural Bite of PhinneyWood tasting event was a huge hit! More than 500 community members tried food from amazing local restaurants and the event raised more than $20,000 for our community-driven programs and services on Sept. 17.
Bite attendees were invited to vote for the best Bite of the event. And the winner is... up to you! After counting the results several times, the contest is tied between North Star Diner's Left Coast Reuben and Thaiku's Gaeng Krua Sapparod. Learn how to break the tie and see Bite of PhinneyWood photos on our blog!
Our Social Connection Project's first Speed Friending event was a friendtastic success! Twenty community members joined us for this fun and fast-paced way to meet new people. Everyone that attended got at least one friend match, and everyone who gave feedback said they agreed or strongly agreed that they felt more connected to others as a result of the event. The Social Connection Project is part of our Greenwood Senior Center. Its goal is to identify, develop, and connect people to programs and events that foster social connection, both at the GSC and in the community.
Featured Events
Community Woodshop Open House
Sat, Sept. 24, 9 am-1 pm. PC Brick Building. Free.
Our Community Woodshop is a space that supports a broad community of fabrication and woodworking. We welcome members who are enthusiastic about learning with, teaching, and inspiring one another... and we hope that you'll check out this open house! See the woodshop in action, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the space.
Meet a new woodworking community »
Member Appreciation Meetup: Tea & Treats
Thurs, Oct. 6, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free for PNA members.
We love our members! To show our gratitude, we're hosting tea and treats at the GSC. Swing by to enjoy refreshments, chat with fellow PNA members, and learn more about our community programs and services!
Tea time »
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification Course
Sat, Oct. 8, 9 am-12 pm. PC Blue Building. $40-$50.
Can you provide first aid, take care of injuries, help a choking infant, and stop cardiac arrest? Learn those skills and more in this injury prevention-focused course. It's taught by Ken Norris, a 26-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. Certificates are issued at the end of class.
Prepare for emergencies »
BPC & PNPC Fall Kids' Gear Sale
Sat, Oct. 15, 9 am-1 pm. PC. Free.
Our Ballard Preschool Co-op and Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op are teaming up for a big sale! They'll have deals on gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, maternity wear and much more! Grab a tote and line up early for the very best selection. Enter the doors after 12 pm and enjoy 50% off many items.
Find great deals for your littles »
Bingo Scaryoke
Fri, Oct. 28 & Sat, Oct. 29, 7-10 pm. GSC. $30-$40.
Don a creepy costume, play fun-filled rounds of bingo (for cash prizes!), and wow the crowd with your voice during two nights of Halloween Bingo Karaoke! All proceeds support activities for older adults at the GSC, including yoga, painting, lunches, and support groups.
Tickets go on sale Mon, Oct. 3 at 10 am.
Sing the mash. Sing the Monster Mash »
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Sat, Nov. 5, 11 am-3 pm. PC. Free.
We are excited to offer a paid opportunity for performers such as musicians, dancers, and storytellers from the Mexican community to participate in our 23rd annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. We're also looking for volunteers to help children with craft activities. If you are interested, please email Mary Campbell at: maryc@phinneycenter.org. Stay tuned for more details on this traditional festive celebration!
Share your talents at Día de los Muertos »
35th Annual Winter Beer Taste: Night of the Living Draft
Sat, Nov. 12, 7-10 pm. VIP preview starts at 6 pm. PC. $32-$62.
Beers will rise during the Night of the Living Draft! Taste microbrews from more than 30 Northwest breweries and cideries, including beers made just for this event! Admission includes ten tastes, pub style snacks and a raffle of beer/brewery swag. Our VIP Preview Tasting begins at 6 pm for an additional $25 donation and includes a tasting glass and delicious food.
Beer tasters walk the Blue Building »
Classes & Activities
GSC Refer-A-Friend Campaign
Bring one friend to a GSC activity who’s never participated before and receive a $5 gift card to a local coffee shop. You can also enter to win a gift basket!
Phinney Farmers Market
Fridays, Sept. 23 & 30, 3-7 pm.
Local Author Reading: Karen Vogel
Wed, Sept. 28, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
Grievers Library Presentation
Fri, Sept. 30, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
Creating Space for Meaning and Hope
Mondays, Oct. 3-17, 1-2:30 pm. GSC. $10/series.
Pots and Plans: Online Cooking Class Series
Tues, Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 1-2 pm. Online. Free.
The Mediterranean Diet with Christy Goff
Wed, Oct. 5, 11 am-12 pm. GSC. $10.
Cribbage for a Cause
Thurs, Oct. 20, 6:45-9:15 pm. PC. $5 donation to the PNA Hot Meal Program.
Community Woodshop Safety Certification Class
First Thursdays, 6-8 pm. Next open classes: Nov. 3 & Dec. 1. PC. $20.
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
Daily Lunch - GSC
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.
PhinneyWood Art Walk
Sat, Sept. 24, 5-7 pm.
PhinneyWood Neighborhood.
Pick up PhinneyWood Art Walk signs and drop them off at our Brick Building.
Tool Library
Fridays, 2:45-5:15 pm and Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
Phinney Center Brick Building
Help DIY-ers check out and return tools. Experience with tools not required, but helpful. Great customer service, and comfortable on the computer.
There's still time to apply to join our Board of Directors! The PNA values a diversity of opinions, lived experiences, ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations. We encourage people representing the diverse elements of our community to apply and serve!
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PNA Job Opportunities
- DIY Hub Program Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Parent Educator
- Facilities Maintenance Specialist
- Hot Meal Program Kitchen Assistant
- PNA Village Volunteer Coordinator
- Social Service Engagement Manager
- Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher
- Whittier Kids Lead School Age Teacher
- Whittier Kids On-Call Substitute Teacher
Join the Whittier Kids team!
We're seeking fun-loving teachers to join our Whittier Kids afterschool 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-12 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!
