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Welcome
During a time when physical interactions are limited, we are focused more than ever on maintaining social and emotional connections. This page is designed to inspire learning, encourage healthy habits, help maintain social connections and support you while you stay home, and stay healthy.
To slow the spread of and reduce the number of individuals infected with COVID-19, the City of Redmond has closed all City Facilities until further notice. For current information on closures and cancellations, please visit www.redmond.gov/PlaySafe.
Stay Connected
Although we can't gather in person right now, we can stay connected by phone, email, and online. Here are some ways to connect to staff, stay up-to-date with Senior Program news, and connect with other seniors in our community online!
- Keep in Touch with Staff
Senior Program staff are available to you Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email or call 425-556-2314. We are happy to hear from you! - Encore Newsletter
Keep connected with the Encore newsletter from Redmond Senior Programs.
The Encore newsletter can be viewed online here or if you would like to receive this free publication by mail, please give us a call at 425-556-2314 or email rsc@redmond.gov - Senior Curbside Lunch Program
Sign up for our curbside lunch program served every Wednesday outside City Hall. See below for details. - Online Classes and Free Online Activities & Interest Groups
Technology allows us to see and talk to each other online. Join us for fitness classes, conversation time, Bingo, book groups, and more. See below for details. Information is also available in the monthly Encore newsletter. - Facebook
Connect with us on Facebook for news, information, and entertainment. - Senior Advisory Committee (SAC)
The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) represents the senior community in the City of Redmond. Visit the SAC page to learn about the current SAC members, and view the latest meeting minutes. Connect with SAC through the Virtual Suggestion Box and a SAC member or one of the Senior Program staff will get back to you regarding your comment or question. - Redmond Senior and Community Center Building Project
Stay connected to the latest information about the RSCC project and learn how you can get involved in the process at the new Senior and Community Center project website.
Curbside Senior Lunch Program
City of Redmond Senior Programs announces Senior Curbside Drive Through Lunch service in front of Redmond City Hall for seniors ages 50 and up. Boxed or bagged lunches will be distributed following safe handling, physical distancing and other COVID-19 protocols.
When: Wednesdays,11:30 a.m.
Where: In front of Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street
Fee: $3 suggested donation per person taken at time of registration by credit card or taken curbside by cash/check.
Advanced Registration is required
By phone: call 425-556-2300, 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Please call us if you need to cancel your lunch reservation.
What's for Lunch?
January - February Menu
Questions? Please call Senior Programs 425-556-2314 or email rsc@redmond.gov.
Community Resources
Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is continuing during the closure and will continue to do so until MOW can return to its regular operations. If you, or someone you know, needs nutritional support or other services, you may wish to contact one of the following local resources:
- Sound Generations of King County (including Meals on Wheels)
- Pathways Information and Assistance
- HopeLink
- Chicken Soup Brigade
- Redmond United Methodist Church
- Catholic Community Services - Supporting Seniors during Covid-19 Pandemic
- Call 211 for additional resources and information
- We've Gone Virtual!
- Click Here for Fitness Classes
- Click Here for Free Activities
- Click Here to Learn & Laugh
- Click Here Senior Center Memories
Connect Online with Us
Staying home and staying healthy during the pandemic is good for all of us, but it can lead to feelings of restlessness, boredom and isolation. Although it is not the same as face-to-face conversation and camaraderie, we are fortunate to have technology to help us stay connected, active and engaged until we can be together again in person.
We use Zoom Meetings to host our online activities. step-by-step instructions for creating a free account and joining meetings online.
Click on each tab to explore the online fitness classes, free online activities, fun and informative videos, and more!
Fifty-Plus Fitness Online!
Your favorite senior fitness classes are now online!
To register online: redmond.gov/register or by phone call 425-556-2300.
Tues & Thurs 10:30 a.m. |
Thursdays 10 a.m. |
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Connect with us online for our free activities and Interest Groups! Registration is required. Sign up online at redmond.gov/register or call 425-556-2300.
MONDAY | |
Marty’s Monday Morning Men's Meeting 10 a.m. 1st Monday of the month Join Senior Program Administrator, Marty Boggs, for good conversation and camaraderie. Course# 18355 Register online here or phone 425-556-2300. | |
Virtual Bingo 10 a.m. - 4th Monday of the month Join us online for fun and free Bingo! Prizes awarded! Course# 18363 Register online here or phone 425-556-2300 | |
TUESDAY | |
1 p.m. - Tuesday - 3rd of the month Course# 18356 Register online here or by phone 425-556-2300. | |
WEDNESDAY | |
No groups scheduled on Wednesdays. | |
THURSDAY | |
FRIDAY | |
Friday Afternoon Book Group 1 p.m. - 3rd Friday of the month Join our online Friday Monthly Book Group - all are welcome! Course# 18352 Register online here or phone 425-556-2300. | |
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Learn, Laugh & Linger
Take a look at these fun, informative and entertaining offerings created for you by Senior Program staff, instructors and interest groups. Enjoy!
Senior Program Staff & Friends
Seniors on the Move Weekend Edition
Seniors on the Move
Health & Wellness
YouTube Video Julie Cauthorn Tai Chi Movements
June is Hearing Awareness Month
July is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
August is Diabetes Awareness Month
Interest Groups
Story Collections from Writing Your Life Story Interest Group - Read selected works.
Senior Quilters Interest Group - Read the 2020 year end update.
Just for Fun Games, Projects, Puzzles
Animal Quiz
Flower Quiz
Glue and Salt Art Project
Do You Know? If you’re under 50, this might be a tough one!
Redmond Art Walk - Print out or follow online!
Redmond Art Walk Map
Art Walk Art Smart Family Activities Pages
Art of Exercise - Follow the Art, follow the Exercises
Redmond Seniors Cook! Online Recipe Collection
We've started gathering favorite recipes from seniors (50+) in our community and our starting collection is now available here Redmond Seniors Cook! Online Recipe Collection Redmond Seniors Cook! Online Recipe Collection Redmond Seniors Cook! Online Recipe Collection Redmond Seniors Cook! Online Recipe Collection!
We know there's many great cooks out there and we intend to keep this online recipe resource growing! Please submit your favorite recipes to rsc@redmond.gov.
Redmond Seniors Cook Promo Video
Virtual Trips & Tours
We may not be able to travel much at this time, but we can still visit destinations all over the world from the comfort of our own home. Join us!
Museums, National Parks, Music and More
We are all staying home, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a virtual trip to some amazing museums, parks and attractions in our state, in our country and throughout the world!
National Nordic Museum (Ballard) | |
Looking Back at the Redmond Senior Center Building
The old Redmond Senior Center (RSC) building demolition was completed in November 2020. As we look forward to a new building project, we want to take some time to recall all the wonderful programs, moments and memories we shared at the RSC.
Please view this video and be sure to click on the links listed below to view the RSC Memory Book and past videos that captured our programs, events, volunteers and participants who made the senior center a warm and place for seniors.
A Look Back at the RSC Volunteer Program (video)
A Fond Look Back at the RSC People and Programs (video)
RSC Memories - A collection of photos and memories from the many wonderful years at the RSC.
The RSC building comes down to make way for the new Redmond Senior and Community Center (RSCC) building project. For the latest information and to learn how you can get involved for the new RSCC building project, please visit here. Version OptionsSenior Services and ResourcesHeadline Version OptionsSenior Services and ResourcesHeadline f
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