Upcoming Events - Greenwood Men's Group

September 16 (Tuesday): Movie, 4pm

This Tuesday is our regular movie afternoon matinee at GSC. The name of the movie isn't known at this time.

Scott and Rich will be hosting this event.

BYOB and any snacks you desire. After the movie, some of the guys will probably go to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs), 4pm

September 17 (Wednesday): Schmitz Preserve Park Walk, 10am

Talk about "forest bathing", this is the place!

Schmitz Preserve Park has 1.7 miles of hiking trails in a natural forest setting and you can see old growth conifers that once were common in Puget Sound forests. It also has a pleasant burbling creek. It's a beautiful spot -- highly recommended.

Sign up for Schmitz Park walk here.

Or, send an email to Ken at duchess3@gmail.com to let him know you're coming.

Bridge Crossing a Creek in Schmitz Preserve Park

WHERE: 5551 SW Admiral Way, West Seattle

September 22: Tour "The Shop", 2pm

See cars, cars, and more cars on this trip to one of Seattle's most unique facilities.

Enjoy a stroll down the aisles of The Shop's two warehouses storing nearly 300 unique vehicles with a tour guide while learning interesting facts and history about multiple cars in the collection.

You'll also get a glimpse at their in-house metal fabrication shop.

The Shop Club is a social club where car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all levels come together to build and share their passion. It is Seattle's premiere country club for car & motorcycle gearheads. 

The Shop was created as a place for local gearheads to come together and build a shared passion for community, machinery, and amazing experiences.

Gearhead at Work

The tour costs $15 per person.

RSVP: Make your reservation here.

The GSC van will provide transportation and it will depart to The Shop at 1:20pm. If using your own transportation, please arrive at The Shop at 2:00pm.

WHERE: 2233 6th Ave S.

September 29: Discovery Park Walk, 2pm

Discovery Park is one of our favorite destinations for fresh air, varied scenery and fabulous views. 

If sufficient request, there can be both a short bluff walk and a full loop walk. So anyone can participate in this trip.

RSVP: Make your reservation for this trip here.

If you need transportation, meet at GSC at 1:30pm for a van ride to Discovery Park. 

WHERE: 3801 Discovery Park Blvd. Meet at south visitor center.

Discovery Park Visitor Center

October 6: Pickleball + Cornhole, LHCC, 2pm

Time to get warmed up for Fall pickleball season! You may have your choice of the following:

• Pickleball.
• Cornhole.
• Working out in the gym.
• Shooting some baskets.

You can also hang out on the sidelines and catch up with your friends.

WHERE: Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St. Pickleball is inside on the basketball court. 

October 7: Breakfast Group, Kona Kitchen, 10:00am

Join us for our monthly Men's Breakfast chat and chew! Find out what's going on with the other guys, tell us a wild story about your past, or bring up a provocative topic of the day.

You pay for your own meal from a separate check.

RSVP by October 5 to Scott at:  nwxsw-st@outlook.com

WHERE: Kona Kitchen, 8501 5th Ave. NE

Kona Kitchen Restaurant

October 7: Collaboration Team meeting, 2pm, GSC

Want to have a voice in deciding what GMG will be doing in the future? Come to our meeting and share what's on your mind.

If you're involved in a micro group, we especially would like to see you to hear about your plans.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs library)

October 13: Wood Turning Presentation, 2pm, GSC

Fernando will kick off today's meeting with a presentation of his experience with wood turning. He has created some really beautiful work. He also has a very interesting method for gathering his raw material. You won't want to miss this!

Topic for the rest of the meeting not yet determined.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs)

October 20: Bocce ball, 2pm, WPLBC

Let's hope for decent weather. If inclement, we'll have an indoor activity.

WHERE: Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club, 6150 Whitman Ave N. Click here for location map.

October 27: Caring for Aging People, 2pm, GSC

Are you fully prepared to care for an aging spouse, family member or close friend. And, do you have a care plan for yourself as you age and become less able?

Richard will lead a discussion about this crucial topic.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs)

Other Ideas in the Queue for 2025 or 2026

Other possible events might be:

• Ballard Locks tour
• Board games (indoors)
• Presentation by a physical therapist: how to deal with balance problems
• Formation of a Physical Fitness micro-group to support our physical well-being
• Have a "Death Cafe" meeting

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