Upcoming Events - Greenwood Men's Group

September 21: Bocce Ball, 2pm, WPLBC

Hurry! This could be our last chance for good weather.

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

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September 28: Building Tiny Houses, 9am-2pm

We're going to build tiny houses again!! The Greenwood men's group recently spent the day at the Hope Factory to help build tiny homes for the unhoused. This event was so successful that we'll do it one more time this year before winter sets in. 

Warning! Only 12-14 people will be accepted. The Hope Factory can't accept more than that. We'll let you know when we start taking reservations. Be sure to act quickly to save your spot. 

WHERE: The Hope Factory, 5 S Nevada St.

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October 5: Pickleball & Cornhole, 2pm, LHCC

You have your choice of the following:

• Pickleball.
• Cornhole.
• Working out in the gym.
• Shooting some baskets.
• Playing indoor games, pool or foosball.

Or just 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. 

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October 6 (Tuesday): Breakfast Group, 9:30am, Pacha Cafe

Join us for our monthly Men's Breakfast chat and chew! Come on out and discover what's going on with the other guys, or tell us an amazing story about your past or what's going on with you right now. Or, bring up a topic of the day.

We'll meet at the Pacha Cafe. Order and pay at the counter. Street parking or use the parking garage under Village PCC.

WHERE: Pacha Cafe, 7119 Woodlawn Ave NE.

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October 6 (Tuesday): Planning Group 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.

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

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October 12: Elderhood Discussion - "Joy, Curiosity, & Growth", 2pm, GSC

We're inaugurating our monthly Elderhood series of discussions! Today, our topic is "Joy, Curiosity, and Growth". 

Growing old isn't all about decline and bad things happening. There's a good side, too. What are some of the positive things that are going on in your life?

• New hobbies?
• Travel?
• Learning?
• Creativity?
• Spiritual development?
• What you're still excited to do?

Let's sit down and have a conversation about the good stuff. Aside from sharing this part of your life, maybe you'll get some ideas or inspiration from what the other guys are doing.

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

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October 26: Murder Mystery Game Program, 2pm, GSC

Happy Halloween! Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and come to this meeting. Alan is hosting and has some tricks up his sleeve.

NOTE: Our room will not be available until 2:00pm.

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

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November 3 (Tuesday): Breakfast Group, 9:30am, Serendipity Cafe

Hooray! We're returning to the Serendipity Cafe. Nice spot. Sadly though, Morgan, the gorgeous and sassy waitress has left for greener pastures. Nonetheless, the very friendly owners are looking forward to our visit.

Join us for our monthly Men's Breakfast chat and chew! Come on out and discover what's going on with the other guys, or tell us an amazing story about your past or what's going on with you right now. Or, bring up a topic of the day.

No reservation needed. Just show up!

WHERE: 3222 W McGraw St., Magnolia

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November 9: Piper's Creek Salmon Run, 2pm, Carkeek Park

We had an amazing guided tour for last year's salmon run by an expert docent from the Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards. It was quite a learning experience. It felt really good to be in close touch with this natural and ancient process.

We look forward to doing it again! Let's see how this year's run will be different from the poor one last year.

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November 23: Amazing Vitality Secrets from Our 95-Year-Old Neighbor, 2pm, GSC

We're going to be blessed by a visit from one of our neighbors, a 95 year old woman. You may find this meeting both hopeful and inspiring. 

Here's what Rich has reported to us: "I do some tech support for an amazing woman who I think could be a great inspiration for our group.

She is 95 years old, very competent mentally and physically. The physical
part is where I think she could inspire our group.

She walks several thousand steps per day, lives alone, does her own shopping and cooking. But what impresses me is that she is able to sit on the floor and then get up without any assistance from a chair, does balance ball exercises etc. - also gets on her knees to take pictures of dogs she sees while walking. She also does lots of exercises standing on one leg and swinging her arms, does ball dribbling while cooking, TaiChi (practitioner and teacher) and more.  I know all this because she likes to show me that she is in great shape."

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

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December 14: "Senior" Olympics, 2pm, GSC

In the holiday spirit, this is going to be fun and totally unpredictable. It's a friendly competition to test your "athletic" abilities. Why, who knows, you could even with a gold medal!

To prepare yourself for this event, have a look at the possible games that might be played. We recommend you start your training ASAP.

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

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December 28: Movie "The Bend in the River", 2pm, GSC

This is a documentary of the lives of five men since 1978. Read about the movie here.

Today, these men are at a stage of life similar to yours. What did they experience and what did they learn as they became older?

After the movie, some of us my adjourn to nearby Halcyon Brewing to discuss the film.

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

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More Events Coming in 2026 - 2027

We have way more ideas than time slots for our events! Here are the top candidates for events for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

• Tour the Ballard Locks
• Frisbee Golf
• Orienteering - Woodland Park.
• Miniature golf
• Union Bay nature walk (guided by Larry Hubbell)
• Bainbridge ferry ride
• Bike ride on local trail or maybe a trike demo ride.
• Visit Camp Long.
• Discussion meeting: sharing something about yourself.
• Social hour.
• Trivia meeting.
• Death Cafe - In depth
• Low tide walk.

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Other Events Under Consideration

• Seattle Symphony/Opera rehearsal
• Ballet dress rehearsal (Thursday nights)
• Attend a Kraken Ice Hockey Practice.
• Guided tour of local brewery (e.g., Reuben's)
• Dancing.
• Discussion of our personal health strategies. What do you do to maintain your physical/mental health?
• Zoo visit.
• Seattle aquarium.
• IMAX movie.
• Talks about the body (cardiovascular, immune system, etc.).
• Discussion of various exercise modalities, e.g., Body Pump.
• Events of interest that are appropriate for those who have financial, health, movement,  transportation or other ability constraints.
• Baseball game featuring the Everett AquaSox
• And more...

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