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Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens

Arts and Special Events

The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens supports social and civic engagement for seniors by sponsoring a number of special events each year. In addition, the office receives donations of tickets to theater, sports and other arts and cultural events, which are distributed to callers and visitors for free.

Free event tickets

Tickets are donated to the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens from local arts and sports organizations when seating is unlikely to be sold out, often only days before an event. When time allows, the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens informs senior organizations about ticket availability.

We suggest that seniors (age 55+), adults with disabilities or their personal assistants who are interested in tickets call the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens once a week, at 206-684-0500, to find out whether tickets are available. When available, tickets are distributed to eligible individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, two tickets at a time. Recipient names are recorded and tickets cannot be sold or given away.

If you do get tickets through this office and learn that you cannot use the tickets, please inform us right away so someone else can enjoy the event.


Events

Senior Coffee Hours
* Date: Various dates
* Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
* Place: The Central Building 401 Board Room, 810 3rd Ave. (between Columbia & Marion, in downtown Seattle).
* Metro info: 206-553-3000 or tripplanner.metrokc.gov

2009 Guest speakers include (view the event flyer):
July 16 - Terrie Johnston, Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention.
The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens’ Coffee Hours bring community elders closer to City officials, providing elders an opportunity to learn more about City programs and services and officials an opportunity to hear from elders. Coffee and cookies are served. The 2009 dates for Senior Coffee Hours are: June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15 and November 19. Coffee hour speakers and dates subject to change. For more information, e-mail seniors@seattle.gov or call 206-684-0500.

'Make a Difference Volunteer Workshop'... Travel with a Purpose
(Volunteering + Cultural Connections)

* Date: July 29
* Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
* Reservations: are required. To reserve seats call 206-684-0639 or e-mail patricia.bell@seattle.gov.
* Place: The Central Building, 401 Board Room, 810 3rd Ave. (between Columbia & Marion, in downtown Seattle).
* Metro info: 206-553-3000 or tripplanner.metrokc.gov

If you enjoy reading books about other cultures, watching travel shows, or attending events highlighting a world culture, consider an international volunteer opportunity Come to our free workshop to learn more.

Workshop presenters are well-versed in volunteering and cultural connections — they can share information and stories to help you decide what is best for you, your friends and your family. Featured presenters include: Jennifer Thorvig and Autumn Lerner of the World Affairs Council, Tammy Leland of Crooked Trails, and a representative of Cross Cultural Solutions. View the event flyer


Information

For more information on activities and free tickets to arts and special events call 206-684-0500 (TDD/TTY 206-233-2778), or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.


 
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