Every other Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Come test your luck, and it’s totally free! We play Bingo & Loteria every other Wednesday with candy and little toys as prizes. For those unfamiliar with Loteria, it is very similar to … Read More
Mondays at 6:00 to 8:00 pm An evening of dance that represents the many cultures we serve at SPSC including traditional dances from Cambodia, Latin America, and Vietnam. If you would like to be added to our ongoing guestlist, please … Read More
Truc is originally from Dalat, Vietnam–located in the central part of the country. The Vietnam War was happening during his youth and early adulthood. At the age of 20, he was drafted and served as a military officer for the … Read More
Originally from the South West (Arizona), Ellen and her husband, Chuck, have been calling the Pacific NorthWest home since 2010. She loves the year-round greenery, flowers and mountains in Seattle. She also enjoys the weather here much more than Arizona … Read More
Kimly was born in the small village of An Phú in Vietnam. An Phú is next to the Mekong Delta and is one of the most remote places in Vietnam! The village did not have electricity and was all open … Read More
Dan is a Seattle native—born and raised! His family first lived in the White Center neighborhood and he remembers the days when the land between South Park and Tacoma was mostly trees with very few houses in-between. One of his … Read More
Betty is originally from Bogota, Colombia in South America. One of her earliest memories from her childhood is traveling by airplane without her parents to visit her grandmother in another town in Colombia. Betty and her sister were just 4 … Read More
For the month of June, SPSC celebrated two different, yet connected, cultures. Throughout the majority of June, we celebrated Black and African American culture, and during the last week of June, we celebrated Pride, which is a celebration of the … Read More
As the school year has ended, folks are traveling more, and the summer fun has begun, things are keeping us busy at South Park Senior Center as well! Our Culture Focus programming has been such a great success –we are … Read More
Sovanna has been a participant at South Park Senior Center since 2019. Sovanna has been a regular at Shining Night Dance and evening dinner; she sometimes takes the part of singing for other Seniors to dance, and has also taken … Read More
The month of February was filled with exploring and celebrating Vietnamese culture. SPSC’s Chef Tam shared her amazing jelly cake art with our Seniors. Jelly cakes aren’t made of flour, but they are filled with flowers. Jelly flowers can be … Read More
Anna Tran is a long-time community leader and advocate serving under-served and vulnerable families in Washington State. She worked as a social worker for over 30 years in the areas of employment opportunities, housing, transportation, and senior support; Anna also … Read More
The wait has been a long one, but finally we are able to provide full programming at the Senior Center—Community Dining, Dance, Karaoke, Bingo and Loteria, Zumba, and EnhanceFitness—and our Seniors are back! I am so happy to share that … Read More
The first in a series of articles that give us insight into the folks who serve on our Board (without pay!). This month, Noel Chrisman shares part of his story. I first came to South Park in the mid-90s. In … Read More
SPSC recently launched a new role at the Center—Programming Ambassador! This important role is filled by one of our Seniors and we hope to have four to six Programming Ambassadors to represent the greater Senior community coming to the Center. … Read More
Welcome everyone as we greet the new year—2022 is promising the chance for renewal and reconnection! I am excited to announce the full reopening of Community Dining at the Center beginning January 31st. Along with evening activities, exercise class, and … Read More
Chihuly Garden & Glass // Space Needle Field Trip On December 16th, SPSC put on a field trip with 15 Seniors and three Staff members to visit the Seattle Center. We all went to the Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum, … Read More
Meet with Janette to explore what social services and resources are available. ¡Se habla Español! Tuesdays, 8:30am-4:30pm, ongoing – drop by, or contact Janette to secure an appointment: Janette@spseniors.org or 206-948-7378.
Mon, Wed, Fri – 3:00pm – 4:00pm Come join us as we do low impact exercises and strength training that is suited for aging adults. Charles Bontemps Engagement & Programs Manager (206) 909-0346
