Say goodbye to the Gumshoe, experience Contexpo, and join the PNA Board!
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PNA HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
Gumshoe is slang for detective. It's also the name of a FUNdraising walk that's ending this month after 16 years and more than $74,000 raised for local nonprofits. "Why do the Gumshoe? Well, purchasing an entry form raises money for deserving nonprofits, solving your way through the 30-clue 5K walk provides great mental and physical exercise, and completing the detective walk qualifies you for the $10-$100 gift card prize drawing at the end," shared the Gumshoe Answer Man, who is moving on to a new community project, KinderReminder. The last Gumshoe runs from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21 and benefits the Greenwood Elementary School PTA, the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Food Bank, and our Greenwood Senior Center.
Follow the Gumshoe's final clues with friends and family »
Our partner Mirror Stage's Contexpo event series creates space to learn about important topics through art and live experiences at the Phinney Center. The new Contexpo explores two themes, Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, with an art exhibit, yoga and mindfulness workshop, open mic, and a writing for self-care workshop. Get ready for a weekend of free self-care and healing during Contexpo on Aug. 12 and 13!
Attend Contexpo: Veterans & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder »
We're looking for community members to join our Board of Directors! We are working to build a more equitable and inclusive board and organization. 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!
Apply and serve on our Board »
On days when the temperature is 90 degrees or above, our Greenwood Senior Center's air conditioned Greenwood Room doubles as a City Cooling Center! Our cooling center hours are Tues through Thurs, 9 am-7 pm and Fri, 9 am-6 pm. See how we served the community during the heatwave in a KING 5 news story linked below!
GSC keeps community safe in heatwave »
Our team is growing! Join us and make an impact as our next Development Director, PNA Village Member Services Coordinator, Hot Meal Program Kitchen Assistant, Staff Accountant, Client Engagement Manager, DIY Hub Program Coordinator, or Administrative Assistant! Check out PNA Job Opportunities below for the full list.
Make a difference with the PNA »
Mission Moment
We deeply appreciate everyone who gave blood at the Bloodworks Northwest drives at the Greenwood Senior Center in July. More than 70 donors gave blood, which is amazing! "From people battling cancer and healing from traumatic injuries to new mothers in distress, your support equals hope and life. We, and all the families we serve, thank you," shared Bloodworks Northwest. The next blood drive at the GSC is on Fri, Sept. 9 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Make an appt to give blood then!
Featured Events
CPR/First Aid/HIV Certification Course
Sat, Aug. 13, 9 am-12 pm. Blue Building. $40-$50.
Sat, Sept. 10, 9 am-12 pm. 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. This course meets COVID-19 safety requirements and certificates are issued at the end.
Learn life-saving skills »
Bite of PhinneyWood
Sat, Sept. 17, 2-6 pm. PC Upper Lot. $40-$55.
25 restaurants. One ticket. One spot. Explore our delicious local food scene at this new tasting event! Try 25 local restaurants with one ticket, all in our upper parking lot. Halcyon Brewing Company will host a beer garden, too. Volunteers are needed and everyone who assists day-of gets free admission! Bite of PhinneyWood is brought to you by Salmon Bay Community Lending.
25 restaurants. One ticket. One spot. »
PhinneyWood Art Walk
Fri, Sept. 23, 6-9 pm & Sat, Sept. 24, 12-5 pm. Neighborhood.
The 26th BIG One PhinneyWood Art Walk is an annual neighborhood party with art, music, performances, and specials at participating businesses. The PhinneyWood Art Walk started in 1995 and was coordinated by the volunteer PhinneyWood Arts Council. We adopted the Art Walk this year to keep it going strong!
Businesses and artists, join the BIG One »
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 through Sept 30, 3-7 pm. PC.
Community Woodshop Safety Certification Class
First Thursdays through Dec., 6-8 pm. Next classes: Aug. 4 & Sept. 1. PC. $20.
Art History Talk: Andrew Wyeth
Fri, Aug. 5, 11 am-12 pm. GSC. Free.
Sun Prints
Mon, Aug. 15, 1-2 pm. GSC. $5 PNA Members, $7 Public.
Garden Fairy House
Tues, Aug. 16, 1-2 pm. GSC. $5 PNA Members, $7 Public.
Campfire Sing-Along
Wed, Aug. 17, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
Tie-Dye Event
Thurs, Aug. 18, 10 am-12 pm. GSC. $5 PNA Members, $7 Public.
Talent Show
Fri, Aug. 19, 1-2 pm. GSC. Free.
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
GSC Men's Group
American Mah Jongg - GSC
Daily Lunch - GSC
PNA Village Play Group - GSC
Medicare Assistance Appointments - GSC
Pilates for Core and Balance - GSC
Yoga for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - GSC & Online
Yoga for All Levels - GSC & Online
Easy Exercise - GSC & Online
Zwiefacher: Tricky Rhythms and Movement - Online
Seniors Living Alone Group - Online
PNA Book Group - Online
Memory Loss Groups & Classes
All Present: A Song Circle - Online
The Gathering Place - 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.
PNA Board of Directors
Join our board and help guide our work! We're looking for folks who represent the diverse elements of our community and are passionate about our mission to build community. Apply today!
Hot Meal Program
Help serve and clean up dinner on Tuesdays from 4 to 6:30 pm at St. John United Lutheran Church. Must be in good health, pass a background check and have/get a WA State food worker card.
PNA Village Program
Our Village helps older adults remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love while staying active. Village volunteers help garden, walk dogs, make social visits, shop, and more! Flexible schedule. The next Zoom training is on Sept. 28 at 12 pm. Email to get involved today!
Grounds Crew
Help pretty up our gardens and grounds! This a flexible solo or group opportunity. We'd love assistance with cleaning up and weeding the Whittier Kids camp area, GSC lawn care, and transplanting and weeding at the Phinney Center.
GSC Weekly Receptionist
Your customer service skills and pleasant team-player attitude are needed as a volunteer GSC Receptionist! Greet and support guests, staff, and volunteers. Answer phones, make calls, sign people up for programs, handle payments, and assist small office projects. Weekly 4-hour shift. Volunteer application and background check and confidentiality form required; 6+ month commitment requested. Training provided.
PNA Job Opportunities
- Development Director
- Staff Accountant
- Hot Meal Program Kitchen Assistant
- Client Engagement Manager
- DIY Hub Program Coordinator
- Evening Administrative Assistant
- PNA Village Member Services Coordinator
- Ballard Preschool Co-op Parent Educator
- Whittier Kids School Age Child Care Teacher
- Whittier Kids On-Call Substitute Teacher
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!
