April Antics at WCSC

All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).

Notary Party
Tuesday, April 1
3:00 to 6:00 pm

Have you been working on your will, advanced directive, or other legal documents you’d like to get notarized? Come join us for a Notary Party! We’ll have no-cost notary services available between 3pm and 6pm, no appointment necessary. Bring your completed but unsigned documents with a notary section and a valid ID. If your documents need witnesses, we will have at least two on hand. You’re also welcome to come just to be a witness for others!

Cinema Termite Presents: In the Heat of the Night
Wednesday, April 2
1:30 to 3:30 pm

This 1967 film tells the story of Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier), a Black police detective from Philadelphia who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger with a score by Quincy Jones. This film is widely considered one of the most important American films of the 1960s. Free.

Rolling Crones Performance
Wednesday, April 9
1:30 to 2:30 pm

The Rolling Crones are back at WCSC! This senior women’s choral group performs music from Broadway musicals, vocal jazz, Renaissance madrigals, and contemporary choral composers. Join us to enjoy what’s sure to be a fun performance! $4 members, $6 non-members. RSVPs appreciated.

Seattle Symphony Outing
Friday, April 11
11:00 to 2:30 pm

Thanks to all of the interest in last month’s outing, we’re going back to the Seattle Symphony! Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony captures the energetic elements of music Dvorák heard in America, dosed with a heartfelt nostalgia for his homeland. RSVPs required, $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers.

Mount St. Helens Presentation
Tuesday, April 15
1:15 to 2:15 pm

After more than four decades, the eruption of Mount St. Helens still captivates the imagination and excites our sense of wonder and awe. Join retired park ranger Pat Pilcher on a journey to reveal this moment in history through personal stories and images of this stunning geologic event. Pat spent 30 years working as a forestry technician/park ranger and naturalist guide in positions with the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, King County Parks, and the city of Seattle Parks. RSVPs appreciated!

Scarecrow Presents: Enchanted April (1991)
Wednesday, April 16
1:30 to 3:30 pm

Enchanted April is a 1991 British historical drama film. When married British women Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson) and Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence) decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright), an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines, the four women ease into life in rural Italy, and each finds herself transformed by the experience. Movie is free and so is the popcorn!

Skagit Tulip Festival Outing
Thursday, April 17
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

It’s again time for the Tulip Festival! Join us to see the beautiful flowers and tulip fields of RoozenGaarde. After enjoying the flowers, we’ll head to The Rex Bar & Grill for lunch. $22 for members, $24 for non-members. Price includes admission to RoozenGaarde, bring money for lunch or pack your own! RSVPs required

Qigong Class
Starts Tuesday, April 22
4:00 to 5:00 pm

The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong uses slow, precise movements and controlled breathing to improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength. Jean Clough, Qigong Instructor, has been studying Qigong since 1999 and has been teaching for 16 years. With a background in science, Jean delights in teaching Qigong in ways relevant to Western minds and is enchanted by the magic of energy and the power of healing through our minds. Every Tuesday from April 22nd – June 17th (except May 27th) from 4pm to 5pm. $4 for members, $6 for nonmembers

Water Color Painting Class
Starts Wednesday, April 23
2:15 to 3:30 pm

After a great watercolor class this February, Kelly is back to host an ongoing watercolor group! Come every 2nd and 4th Wednesday starting April 23rd to explore the art of watercolor painting with other artists of all levels—no experience necessary! Share ideas and create beautiful artwork in a fun, relaxed environment. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own.