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ART

“Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder:” Seattle Art Museum, November 2024 to June 2025. Exhibit of artists’ approach to movement, weight and time. Information: seattleartmuseum.org

Seattle Art Museum: 1300 First Ave., Seattle. Information: seattleartmuseum.org, 206-654-3100. 

Tacoma Art Museum: 1123 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free admission on third Thursday of each month, 5-8 p.m. Information: tacomaartmuseum.org, 253-272-4258. 

BOOKS / AUTHORS/ WRITING

The Puget Sound Book Artists: 14th Annual Members’ Exhibition, “Field Work,” featuring 57 original artists’ books. June 5-Aug. 3 at Collins Memorial Library at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and Sept. 29-Dec. 12 at Evergreen State College in Olympia. Free. Information: pugetsoundbookartists.wildapricot.org

Point Defiance-Ruston Senior Center Book Club: Third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. Information: 253-756-0601.

Writers Helping Writers: Meetings for anyone who has written a book or wants to. Every Saturday, 9 a.m. at Barnes and Nobles Coffee Shop in Lakewood Towne Center. Information: Don Sellers at: 253-382-9156 or Justdon3@aol.com.

Library book clubs: Find clubs at Pierce County and King County library branches at pcls.org and kcls.org.

Third Tuesday Book Group: Discussion group meets on third Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m., Buckley branch of Pierce County Library System, 123 S. River Ave., Buckley.

Beacon Book Club: 415 S. 13th Street, Tacoma; 12:30 p.m. Information 253) 591-5084. 

CAR SHOWS

Fife Community Car Show: June 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dacca Park in Fife, 2820 54^th Ave. E.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

Tacoma-Pierce County League of Women Voters: Unit meetings September through May. Schedule: Tacoma unit on second Thursday of month, 1-3 p.m. at North Tacoma Police Sub-station, 5140 N. 26^th St.; East Pierce unit on second Saturday of month, 10 a.m.-12 at Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian; Merrill Gardens unit on third Thursday of month, 1-3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens senior community, 7290 Rosemount Circle, Tacoma; Gig Harbor-Key Peninsula unit on third Saturday of month, 10:30 a.m.-12 at Heron’s Key retirement community, 4340 Borgen Blvd., Gig Harbor.

CLASSES / SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / SPEAKERS / EXPOS

Pierce County Cancer Survivorship Conference: June 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at University of Puget Sound’s Wheelock Student Center. Free admission. Speakers, vendors, breakfast and lunch. Information: pccancersurvivorship.org

Cancer prevention: Free seminar by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Pierce County Human Services: June 5, 1 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Tacoma, 4301 Browns Point Blvd., and July 10, 12 p.m. at Pierce County  Human Services, 3602 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Also presented Sept. 11 in Gig Harbor and Nov. 13 in Lakewood. Information: 253-798-4600.

Senior and Disabled-Adult Property Tax Exemption seminars: Hosted by Pierce County assessor-treasurer June 11, 2-3 p.m. at Key Peninsula Community Services at 17015 Ninth St. Ct. NW. in Lakebay, and July 17, 2-3 p.m. at Parkland branch of Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Information and RSVP: 253-281-9491 or jason.gauthier@piercecountywa.gov.

Caregiver Resource Summit: June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association. Information and registration/tickets: journeyconference@alz.org, 425-654-0947.

“Oh My Gosh, Now What?” Six-part series starting July 9 at Pierce County Soundview Building, 3602 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Free presentations/discussions about dementia, led by case managers for Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources. Information: adrc@piercecountywa.gov, 253-798-4600.

Meditation and Buddhist philosophy: Free workshops on the second Thursday of each month through June. Hosted by Tacoma Older LGBT. Open to all within the LGBT+ community. Registration and information: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org

Tech clinics: Free, at Metro Parks Tacoma community centers. Information: metroparkstacoma.org/senior

Virtual dementia education and caregiver support: Community education webinars are available from the Alzheimer’s Association at alzwa.org/education to learn more and register. The sessions are live and include time for questions. Information: April Scott at 206-529-3875 or Christin Peter at 206-2012002.

Pierce County Library System: Virtual online services and classes for all ages, including book discussions and English classes. Information: piercecountylibrary.org/events

King County Library System: Virtual classes and discussions on subjects such as art and small-business management. Information: kcls.org

Tacoma Public Library: Virtual presentations on various topics. Information: tacomalibrary.org

Computer classes: Hands-on instruction in regularly scheduled classes and a drop-in program at Federal Way Senior Center. Information: 253-838-3604, srctr.tutors@gmail.com and 253-927-6974.

Job and Business Center: Free help developing technology skills, improving job marketability, and starting or growing a small business. Services include certifications in more than 30 programs, including expert-level certifications in Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Technology Associate, Adobe, and QuickBooks, templates and guidance for crafting resumes, and writing business plans. Information: jbc.pcls.us.

Senior University: Monthly courses and presentations at Franke Tobey Jones senior community in Tacoma. Information: jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or at 253-756-6219.

DAY TRIPS, OUTINGS, TRAVEL

Metro Parks Tacoma: 50-plus day trips this fall include pumpkin patch, Oktoberfest, Snoqualmie Falls. Information: metroparkstacoma.org, 253-305-1022.

Pierce County Parks: Trips and tours Information and registration: piercecountywa.org/parks, 253-798-4141.

Auburn Senior Activity Center: Trips, tours, outings. Information: 253-931-3016, auburnwa.gov/seniors

DEMENTIA PROGRAMS

Opening Minds Through Art and Music and Memories: In-person and online classes to provide social engagement and autonomy for people with dementia. Information: Lutheran Community Services Northwest, dementiaservices@lcsnw.org and 253-272-8433.

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Conversation Group: Varied topics. Face-to-face conversation, second Thursday of each Thursday at 1 p.m. at Puyallup Senior Center. Information: 253-841-5555.

Socrates Cafe: Discussion group uses the Socratic method to solve world’s problems and create new ones. First Monday of the month, in Puyallup. Information: 253-845-1043.

Wisdom Cafe: Organized by Tacoma Public Library. Information: tacomalibrary.org.

EXHIBITS

Pierce College Science Dome: At Lakewood campus, shows about solar system, universe, and astronomical discoveries. Schedule, information, tickets: pierce.ctc.edu/dome-shows, 253-964-6540.

FARMERS MARKETS

Auburn: Sundays June through September, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Les Gove Park (1140 Auburn Way S.). Information: 253-804-5049.

Burien: Thursdays year-round, 10 a.m. Information: 206-433-2882.

Enumclaw: Thursdays June through September, 3-7 p.m. Information: enumclawplateaufarmersmarket.org

Federal Way: Saturdays May to October, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,  1701 S. 320^th St. Information: 253-261-0207.

Gig Harbor: Sept. 1-8 (1-6 p.m.), Skansie Brothers Park. Information: waterfrontmarkets.org

Kent: Saturdays June to September, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: kentfarmersmarket.com

Puyallup: Saturdays through October, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 253-840-2631.

Tacoma: Broadway Market, 9^th and Broadway, Thursdays May to October, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sixth Avenue Market, Tuesdays May to September, 3-7 p.m., 6^th and North Pine Street. South Tacoma Market, Sundays April to September, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3873 S. 66^th St. Proctor Market, Saturdays March to December, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North 27^th and Proctor.  Information: tacomafarmersmarket.com, 253-272-7077.

FESTIVALS

Point Defiance Flower and Garden Festival: June 7-8, 11 a.m. each day, Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. Information: parkstacoma.gov

Meeker Days: June 13-15, downtown Puyallup. Information: puyallupmainstream.com, 253-840-2631.

Rhubarb Days: June 22-23, downtown Sumner. 10 a.m. both days. Information: sumnermainstreet.com

Summer Blast: July 4 at Cummings Park and Dune Peninsula on Tacoma waterfront. Starts 12 noon; fireworks at 10 p.m.

Red, White and Blues Festival: July 4, 4-10:30 p.m. at Celebration Park in Federal Way. Information: itallhappenshere.org/event/red-white-blues-festival/

Eatonville 3^rd and 4^th of July Celebration: Entertainment and fireworks show July 3 at Eatonville Elementary School/Eatonville Middle School, 5:30 p.m. Parade July 4, 12 p.m. through downtown. Information: eatonvillebusinessassociation.org

Seafair 4^th of July: Entertainment and fireworks show, July 4 at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park in Seattle. Information: seafair.org

Puyallup Tribe of Indians fireworks show: July 1, 3509 72^nd St. E., Tacoma.

Summer Fest: July 19 at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, 8714 87^th Ave. SW. Information: nearcation.com/summerfest

FILMS

“Cooked: Survival by Zip Code:” Free screenings of documentary about fatal heatwave in Chicago in 1995. May 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Evergreen University-Tacoma, 1210 Sixth Ave., and May 30, 3-6 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. S. in Parkland. Information: piercecountywa.gov

FITNESS / RECREATION / SPORTS / WEIGHT LOSS

Swimming lessons: Weyerhaueser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. All ages and abilities. Registration: 206-477-4444 or in-person.

SAIL: A strength, balance and flexibility program for adults 55-plus and focused on fitness and fall prevention. Mountain View Community Center in Edgewood, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Registration and information: Elizabeth Ferrier at elizabethf@mtviewcc.org, 253-826-4329.

Community Connection Place Seniors: Sit-down exercise/stretch. Monday and Wednesday morning, Tai-chi Mondays 10-11 a.m. at  2534 Grandview Dr., University Place.  Information: communityconnectionplace.org, 253-564-1992. 

Bernardo’s All Stars U.S. Masters Swim Team: Regular swims in Puget Sound, pool and lake. Information: Coaches Chad Hagedorn (253-332-5985), Diana Hermanson (253-304-7522), swimbull.com.

Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club: Season begins in May at Wright Park in Tacoma, includes two six or seven- week sessions for beginners. Information: tacomabowls.org

Beginning Yoga: Fridays at 12 p.m. at Point Defiance-Ruston Senior Center, 4716 N Baltimore, Tacoma. Registration and information: 253-756-0601 

Virtual Yoga for LGBT Seniors and Allies: Free sessions through Pierce County Human Services on Sept. 2 and other dates. Information: 253-798-3807. Advance registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PierceCounty2/AgingAndDisabilityResourcesYogaRegistration

Puget Sound Amateur Ice Sports Association: Non-profit group offers recreational and competitive skating and hockey at Tacoma Twin Rinks, 2645 S. 80th St., Tacoma. Information: tacomatwinrinks.com, 253-272-7825.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)-Edgewood chapter: Mountain View Lutheran Church, 3505 122^nd Ave. E., Edgewood. Wednesdays 3:45-5:15. Information: Judy 253-862-9150.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)-Puyallup: Meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Puyallup Community Baptist Church, 1318 Ninth Ave. SW. in Puyallup. Men and women. Private weekly weigh-ins before the meeting. Dues are $12 a quarter, plus annual membership fee. Information: 253-864-8585 or 253-230-0089.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)-Tacoma: Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the basement of Parkway Presbyterian Church, 714 138th St. E., Tacoma. Men and women. Private weekly weigh-ins before the meeting starts. Dues are $5 a month, plus annual membership fee. Non-profit. Information: 253-875-4647 or 253-537-4842.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)-Tacoma #1283: Meets every Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Church on the Rock, 5204 S. Oakes St. in Tacoma. Information: Group leader Connie at 253-232-6512.

FUND-RAISERS

Humane Society of Tacoma-Pierce County: “Down-Purr of Knowledge with Kitten Lady,” featuring author Hannah Shaw, May 17 at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. Proceeds benefit Humane Society’s shelter and spay/neuter programs. Tickets and information: thehumanesociety.org/kitten-lady

Olympia Family Theater: Donations at olyft.org/donat and Gofundme to help ensure theater group’s future. Information: olyft.org

GARDEN TOURS, CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, PLANT SALES

Gig Harbor Garden Tour: June 28 (10-5) and June 29 (11-3). Information: https://www.gigharborgardentour.org/

Hill and Dale garden clubs: Eight clubs. Information: nmuckian@comcast.net or hillanddaledistrict.weebly.com.

Powellswood: Private garden in Federal Way, 430 S. Dash Point Road. Tours April 1-Oct. 31. Information: powellswood.org, 253-529-1620.

Lakewold Gardens: 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW. in Lakewood. Information: 253-584-4106, lakewoldgardens.org

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory: Wright Park in Tacoma, 316 S. G St. Information: metroparks.org, 253-404-3975.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: 2525 S. 33th St., Federal Way. Information: rhodygarden.org, 253-838-4646.

Pacific Bonsai Museum: 2515 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Information: pacificbonsaimuseum.org, 253-353-7345.

Ed Hume Seeds: Free weekly tours/visits of gardens near Puyallup operated by Ed Hume, former host of gardening television shows and author of gardening books. Information: humeseeds.com, 253-435-4897.

GENEALOGY

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society: Monthly meetings (virtual and in-person) second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at University Place branch of Pierce County Library, 3629 Market Place W., University Place. Monthly virtual chat third Tuesday at 7 p.m.. Information: www.tpcgs.org

Tacoma Family Search Center: 1102 S. Pearl St., Tacoma. African American Family History Focus Group every third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Information: tacomaaafhe.com

Heritage Quest Research Library: Non-profit organization, 2102 E. Main Ave., suite 105, Puyallup. Memberships. Information: hqrl.com, 253-863-1806.

Free movie memoir: Memory Community films 50-plus age groups to preserve and share their life stories with family, friends, and younger generations. Suggested donations. Information: 360-850-9850. office@memorycountry.onmicrosoft.com

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

Auburn City Council: First and third Monday of each month. Information: auburnwa.gov, 253-931-3000

Bonney Lake City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Information: ci.bonney-lake.wa.us,

253-862-8602

Buckley City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday each month. Information: cityofbuckley.com, 360-761-7801

Burien City Council: Twice a month. Information: burienwa.gov, 206-241-4647

DuPont City Council: Second Tuesday of the month. Information: dupontwa.gov, 253-964-8121

Eatonville Town Council: Second and fourth Monday of each month. Information: eatonville-wa.gov, 360-832-3361

Enumclaw City Council: Second and fourth Monday of each month. Information: cityofenumclaw.net, 360-615-5608

Federal Way City Council: First and third Tuesday of each month. Information: cityoffederalway.com, 253-835-7000

Fircrest City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Information: cityoffircrest.net, 253-564-8901

Gig Harbor City Council: Second and fourth Monday of each month. Information: cityofgigharbor.net, 253-851-8136

King County Council: Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. Information: kingcounty.gov/council, 253-477-1000.

Lakewood City Council: First and third Mnday of each month. Information: cityoflakewood.us, 253-589-2489

Normandy Park City Council: Second Tuesday each month. Information: normandyparkwa.gov, 206-248-8248.

Orting City Council: Second and last Wednesday of each month. Information: cityoforting.org, 360-893-2219

Pierce County Council: Every Tuesday, 3 p.m. Information: piercecountywa.gov, 253-798-7777

Puyallup City Council: Two Tuesdays per month. Information: cityofpuyallup.org, 253-841-4321

Sumner City Council: First and third Mondays of each month. Information: sumnerwa.gov, 253-863-8300

Tacoma City Council: Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. Information: cityoftacoma.org, 253-215-8782

University Place City Council: Twice a month. Information: cityofup.com, 253-460-2510

HISTORY TOURS

Browns Point Lighthouse Park: Lightkeeper’s cottage, boathouse, and gardens. Free tours through Sept. 6 by Points NE Historical Society. Information: 253-927-2536, pointsnortheast.org

KNITTING/SEWING

Gifts of the Heart: Knitters, crocheters and sewers interested in making hats and blankets for oncology and dialysis patients can join a new chapter of the Loving Hearts  group in Tacoma. Information: 253-370-9238.

Sew Friends on Monday: Free. Meet twice a month (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) at University Place branch of Pierce County Library at 35th and Bridgeport. Bring projects and tools. Cutting table, iron, sink and microwave are provided. Next meetings are Dec. 10 and Dec. 17.

The Nimble Thimble Quilters: Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Wheelock Library in Tacoma’s Proctor District. No lessons, just share tips, sew a little and have a good time.

Loving Hearts: Charitable group makes hats for chemo patients and the backpack program for children, baby items, and blankets, wheelchair/walker bags and fingerless gloves for veterans. Accepts donations of yarn and knitting supplies. Information: lovingheartsonkp@gmail.com or call Virginia at 253-884-9619.

MUSEUMS

Black Diamond Museum: 32527 Railroad Ave. in Black Diamond. 360-886-2142.

Buffalo Soldiers Museum: 1940 S. Wikeson St., Tacoma. Information: 253-272-4257.

DuPont Historical Museum: 207 Barksdale Ave., DuPont. Information: dupontmuseum.org, 253-964-2399.

Fife History Museum: 2820 54^th Ave. E., Fife. Information: fifehistorymuseum.org, 253-896-4710.

Foss Waterway Seaport Maritime Museum: 705 Dock St., Tacoma. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 253-272-2750, fosswaterwayseaport.org.

Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 5917 S. 196th St., Kent. Information: 206-764-9453.

Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 360-479-6226.

Lakewood History Museum: Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. In Lakewood’s historic Colonial Center, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Drive SW. Free admission.

Lewis Army Museum: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma. Information: 253-967-7206, lewisarmymuseum.com.

Museum of History and Industry: 860 Terry Ave., Seattle. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission first Thursday of each month. Information: 206-324-1126.

Nordic Heritage Museum: 721 Pine St., Seattle. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m., closed Monday. Free on first Thursday of each month. 206-789-5707.

Pioneer Farm Museum: 7716 Ohop Valley Road E.,Eatonville. Information: 360-832-6300.

Prairie House Museum and Spanaway Historical Society: 812 176^th St. S. Information: 253-536-6655

Puget Sound Navy Museum: Free. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Tuesday. 251 First St., Bremerton. Information: 360-627-2270.

Steilacoom Historical Museum: Free admission. 1118 Rainier St. in Steilacoom. Open every weekend (excluding holidays) 1-5 p.m.

Tacoma History Museum: 919 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma, 11-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission free; donations welcome. Information: 253-472-3738.

Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free third Thursday each month. Information: 253-272-9747.

White River Valley Museum: 916 H St. SE. in Auburn. Free admission first Thursday and third Sunday of each month. Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 6-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month. Information: 253-288-7433.

MUSIC

Memorie Singers: Rehearsals are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. in Tacoma Musical Playhouse. Weekly performances at retirement homes and community centers. Must be 55-plus. Information: 253-576-0362. Bookings: 253-473-6742.

Tacoma Banjo Club: Performs music from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s at retirement and senior care centers, fairs and private events. Information: Gary Hauenstein at 253-586-2413.

SOCIAL

Widowed Information and Consutation Services (WICS): Weekly meetings/support group in Tacoma for widows and widowers, 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 3513 Portland Ave. E. Information: 253-375-6692.

“Mingling of Minds:” Conversation group, first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Sumner Senior Center, 15506 62nd St. Court E., Sumner. Information: 253-863-6300.

Lakewood Senior Players: Weekly rehearsals of skits for performances at assisted living facilities and care centers in the Tacoma area. Information: Director Bill McClelland, w_mcclelland12@hotmail.com or 707-980-5407 (cell phone).

Tacoma Older LGBT: Community events include Mature Gay Men’s Potluck on the third Tuesday of each month, Happy Hours twice a month for the LGBT community, a women’s dance five times a year, and the Gay Men’s Coffee Klatch twice a month. Information: www.tacomaolderlgbt.org, 253-271-8185.

Active Valley Singles: 55-plus, meets at Puyallup Library to plan monthly activities. Information: 253-677-1871.

Coffee Meetups: Free, hosted by Metro Parks Tacoma at its community centers: Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. at Norpoint, Wednesdays 12-2 p.m. at Star Center, Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Eastside Community Center, Fridays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at People’s Community Center.

“The Gathering:” Free presentations or educational activities, third Friday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at Gordon Family YMCA, 16101 64th St. E. in Sumner.

Rainbow Center Lunch Bunch: Third Friday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2215 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. For LGBTQ individuals 50 and older. Information: rainbowcntr.org.

50+ Dances: Hosted by Tacoma Metro Parks at Star Center (Mondays, 1-3 p.m. and Center at Norpoint (second Tuesday of month, 1-3 p.m). $7 drop-in fee. Information: metroparks.coma.org/senior, 253-305-1030.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s / dementia / brain injury

Alzheimer’s Association Adult Children Caring for Parents with Memory Loss-Lakewood: Third Monday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lakewood Senior Activity Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW.  Information:  253-798-4090.

Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver group-Key Peninsula: Third Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-12 at Crandall Center, 9016 154th Ave. Court KPN, Lakebay. Information: 253-820-2213.

Alzheimer’s Support Group-downtown Tacoma: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. at Cascade Park Active Day, 232 St. Helens Ave. Information: 253-627-9990.

Alzheimer’s Association family support caregiver group–Tacoma: First Saturday monthly, 2-3:30 p.m. at Cogir at the Narrows retirement center, 8201, Sixth Ave., Tacoma.  Information: 206-369-2544.

Alzheimer’s resources-University Place: Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver group, first Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at United Church of University Place, 3912 Grandview Dr. W. Information: 253-279-0754.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group/Tacoma: Free. For care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. In-person on first Thursday of month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Zoom session  first Wednesday of month, 10 a.m.-12. Information: 253-922-3221.

Alzheimer’s Association Young-Onset Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group: Early-stage memory loss (65 years or younger) and their care partners. Second Monday each month. Information: 206-529-3868.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group-Tacoma: Third Wednesday of month, 7-8:30 p.m. at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community, 1301 N. Highlands Parkway. Information: 253-572-2875.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group-Lakewood: Third Saturday of month, 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW., Lakewood. Information: 253-508-2626.

Brain Injury Support Group of Kitsap County: Monthly meetings in Silverdale and Bremerton. Information: kitsapbraininjury.org.

MultiCare Caregiver Support Group in Puyallup: Meets monthly at the MultiCare Behavioral Health Services Building, 325 E. Pioneer Ave., Puyallup, Entrance 2. Free. Information: brian.holtvedt@multicare.org

Pierce County Memory Cafes: Monthly social gatherings for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Hosted by Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Third Wednesday at Mrs. Turner’s Restaurant, 701 E. Main St., Puyallup, 2:30 to 4 p.m.; and fourth Wednesday at Elmer’s Restaurant, 7427 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Information: 253-722-5691.

Widows, widowers

Widow/Widower Support Group: Sponsored by MultiCare Health System, second Tuesday of each month, 6-9 p.m. Information, registration: metro 253-697-4899.

VETERANS

American Legion: Auburn Post 78, auburnpost78@yahoo.com, 253-939-5789. Burien Post 134, 206-244-4319.  Kent Post 15, kentpost15.org, 253-859-9905. Puyallup Post 67, puywalegion.org, 253-200-429. Tacoma Post 222, 253-475-4970. Parkland Post 2, 253-536-6999. Lakewood Post 187, 253-589-0187.

AMVETS: Tacoma Post 1, amvetswapost1.org, 253-472-2552. Tacoma Post 2008, 253-232-7324. Tacoma Post 5, 253-564-2781.

American Prisoners of War: Tacoma chapter potluck/meeting, Amvets Hall, 5717 S. Tyler, Tacoma; second Monday of month, 11:30 a.m. Information: (253) 565-0444.

VFW: Spanaway Art Drexler Post, vfw9079.org, 253-222-0839. Tacoma Sandstrom Post, 253-272-1405. Federal Way Charles Ralls Post, 253-927-1615. Burien Highline Post, vfw4314.org, 206-218-6764. Kent-Meridian Post, vfwpost6785.org, 206-650-8329. Maple Valley-Black Diamond Post, www.facebook.com/vfw5052/. Puyallup Valley Post, puyallupvfwpost2224.org, 253-841-5650. Gig Harbor Post, 253-858-7569. Renton Post, vfw1263.org, 425-255-9010.

WWII Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge: First Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in Gig Harbor at Round Table Pizza, 5500 Olympic Dr. Information: 206-783-0212, 360-871-320, 253-566-7665.

VOLUNTEER

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Drive veterans to and from medical appointments at VA (Veterans Administration) facilities, using a DAV van. Information: 253-583-1054.

American Lake/VA Golf Course: Earn free golf by volunteering for grounds crew one day a week (call 253-589-1998) or checking in golfers. 253-219-8691.

“Colorful Cooking Made Easy:” Educate individuals and families about cooking skills and nutrition and promote food banks through a live cooking demonstration on-site. Hosted by Hunger-Free Pierce County VISTA, United Way of Pierce County, and food banks. Information: hfpcc@uwpc.org and 253-597-7498.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs): Specially trained volunteers serve as advocates for children in the foster care system who have suffered abuse and neglect. CASAs meet with children, families, and their support systems to make recommendations to courts about a child’s best interest. Information: Pierce County Juvenile Court volunteer coordinator Carrie Appling at carrie.appling@piercecountywa.gov or 253-798-3837.

Friends of Lake Kapowsin: Opportunities include lake restoration, Lake Kapowsin Day, and a stewardship committee. Information: folkaquaticreserve@gmail.com, www.aquaticreserves.org/the-reserves/lake-kapowsin/

Job Carr Cabin Museum: Volunteer as a greeter or for events at Tacoma museum. Information: https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/volunteer

Lake Spanaway Golf Course: Earn free golf as a volunteer course marshal. Information: 253-531-3660.

Meal sites: Host/hostess, cooking aide, dishwasher, kitchen aide for Catholic Community Services meal sites. Information: 253-474-1200.

McChord Thrift Shop: Military community-focused thrift and consignment store always needs volunteers 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday. Flexible scheduling. All skill sets needed. Located in Building 717 on corner of Fourth and Battery Road at JBLM. Information:  253-982-2468, www.mcchordspousesclub.com/thirft_shop.html

Morse Wildlife Preserve: Work parties, docent duties and guided tours at preserve in Graham. Information: morsewildlifepreserve@gmail.com

Paint Tacoma Beautiful: Free house painting (exterior) for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners. Organized by Associated Ministries, which provides supplies and paint, including face masks and sanitizer. Information/application: https://associatedministries.org/get-involved/volunteer/ or 253-999-3417. 

Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources Advisory Board: Members meet every other month to help county program mprove community-based services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Information: 253-798-2739, daniel.gross@piercecountywa.gov, www.piercecountywa.gov/ADRboard.

Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps: Help at large and small public COVID-19 vaccine events. Information: 253-649-1415, mrc@tpchd.org, piercecountymrc.org.

Project Linus: Local chapter (Tacoma) of national non-profit organization that provides handmade blankets to children in crisis. Information: project.linus@comcast.net and 253-212-0234.

Rebuilding Together South Sound: Skilled craftspeople for projects in Pierce County. Information: cchristian@rebuildingtogetherss.org, 253-238-0977.

Retired and Volunteer Senior Program (RSVP) in Pierce County: Four hours a week to help the community in meaningful volunteer opportunities. Information: 253-722-5695 and nmcfarland@lcsnw.org

Senior Media Services: Delivery drivers for Senior Scene throughout Pierce County and part of King County. Once a month, usually one day. Drivers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed for mileage. Information: 253-722-5687 or pjenkins@lcsnw.org.

ZOOS

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium: Information: pdza.org, 253-404-3800.
Woodland Park Zoo: $2 discount on regular admission for persons with disabilities. Information: zoo.org, 206-548-2500.