Lake Stevens Senior Center
425-335-0345 • [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00
Closed Saturday & Sunday, except for special events

Lunch Menu
In-Person Dining • Wednesdays and Fridays
Announcements at 11:20 • Lunch Served at 11:30
Suggested Donation:  $5.00 Member/$6.00 Non-Member
PLEASE RSVP
August:
Wednesday, August 5th: Chopped ham or turkey sandwiches, macaroni salad, green beans, fruit and dessert
Friday, August 7th: Hawaiian Chicken, rice, coleslaw w/ramen noodles, fruit & dessert
Wednesday, August 12th: Ham, scalloped potatoes, cream carrots, fruit and dessert 
Friday, August 14th: Cheese burgers, tater tots, pea & carrot salad, fruit and dessert
Wednesday, August 19th: Sponsored by Grandview: Mac & Cheese, smoked sausage, Italian vegetables, fruit and dessert
Friday, August 21st: Chili dogs, pasta salad w/peas, chips, fruit and ice cream bars
Wednesday, August 26th: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, fruit and dessert
Friday, August 28th: Sponsored by Ashley Pointe: TBD

  _______________________________________________________________________________Activities & Special Events: (Contact the Center for more information)
Monday, September 21st: Spaghetti & Wine Fundraiser • 5:30 pm • Must RSVP
Saturday, October 17th: Open House • 11:00-2:00 (tentative)
Saturday, December 5th: Holiday Bazaar • 9:00-3:00 pm
Friday, December 25th: Christmas Day Dinner • 12:00-2:00 pm
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Van/Bus Trips: (Space is limited, call or come by the Center to sign-up and get more info)
Saturday, July 26th: Aquasox Game & Picnic • Leaving Center at 2:20 pm
Monday, August 31st: Evergreen State Fair • Leaving Center at 9:30 am
Sunday, October 11th: Boeing Tour/Future of Flight • Leaving Center at 9:30 am
More Trips Coming Soon:
         Make your Own Pottery • September
         Pumpkin Patch • October
         Nordic Museum • November

* Volunteer Drivers Needed. Please Contact the Center for More Information.*

Exercise Class
Hula Lessons
Cards
Building Rental
Programs & Activities
Link To Calendar Page

Balance Class - Every Tuesday (except 2nd), 12:30-1:30pm (Sponsored by LS Rotary Club)

Bible Study - Every Wednesday 9:00-10:00am

Bingo - Thursdays, 1:00pm

Board Meeting - 2nd Monday, 10:00am

Book Club - 3rd Tuesday, 1:30-3:00pm 

Coffee & Chat - Every Tuesday 10:30-11:30am

Exercise - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am

Foot Care - First & Fourth Tuesdays and Second Friday, By Appointment Only (cost is $43 for members and $45 for non-members)

Hand and Foot Card Game - Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Hooks & Needles and Quilters - Every 4th Tuesday, 10:15am

Line Dancing - Every Tuesday, 3:30pm

Lunch - Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30am

Lunch and a Movie - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 12:00pm (on Hiatus for the summer)

Mexican Train Dominoes - Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Pinochle - Mondays, Noon - 3:00pm 

SHIBA Medicare/Insurance Counseling - Second Wednesday each month, by appt. only

Tai Chi - Mondays (except for second Monday of each month) - 12:30pm 

Ukulele & Hula - Mondays, 9:30-11:30am

Watercolor Painting - 2nd Monday, 12:30-3:30

Yoga - Mondays, 9:00am (NOTE: NEW TIME)
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Lake Stevens Senior Center
BINGO
Thursdays • 1:00pm (Doors Open @ 12:00)
$8 Buy-in
Four percentage games available $1 each
$1 Progressive black out
$13 One of everything
Daubers and glue sticks available for $1 each
Everyone is Welcome! Come Join Us!
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Loneliness & Social Isolation?
Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline.

If you are in poor health, you may be more likely to be socially isolated or lonely. If you are socially isolated or feeling lonely, it can put your physical and mental health at risk. Adults who are lonely or socially isolated tend to be less healthy, have longer hospital stays, are readmitted to the hospital more often, and are more likely to die earlier than those with meaningful and supportive social connections.

What is the difference between loneliness and social isolation?
The number of older adults age 65 and older is growing, and many are socially isolated and regularly feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are different, but related. Loneliness is the distressing feeling of being alone or separated. Social isolation is the lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. You can live alone and not feel lonely or socially isolated, and you can feel lonely while being with other people.

Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, hearing, vision, and memory loss, disability, trouble getting around, and/or the loss of family and friends.

How can feeling lonely or being isolated affect older adults’ health?
People who are socially isolated or lonely are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room or to a nursing home. Social isolation and loneliness also are associated with higher risks for:
  • High blood pressure • Heart disease • Obesity • Weakened immune function • Anxiety • Depression • Cognitive decline • Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease • Death
People who are lonely experience emotional pain. Losing a sense of connection and community can change the way a person sees the world. Someone experiencing chronic loneliness may feel threatened and mistrustful of others.

Emotional pain can activate the same stress responses in the body as physical pain. When this goes on for a long time, it can lead to chronic inflammation (overactive or prolonged release of factors that can damage tissues) and reduced immunity (ability to fight off disease). This raises your risk of chronic diseases and can leave a person more vulnerable to some infectious diseases.

Social isolation and loneliness may also be bad for brain health. These have been linked to poorer cognitive function and higher risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Also, too little social activity and being alone often may make it more difficult to perform everyday tasks such as driving, paying bills, taking medicine, and cooking.

Need help with social isolation or feeling lonely?
The Eldercare Locator connects the public to trustworthy local support resources for older adults and their families. This resource links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations. The Eldercare Locator is available via phone at 800-677-1116 or online at eldercare.acl.gov.

Are you at risk for social isolation and loneliness?
Certain factors may increase your risk of social isolation and loneliness. These include:
  • Loss of mobility • Vision or hearing problems • Psychological or cognitive challenges • Feeling a lack of purpose • Financial struggles • Living alone • Lack of transportation • Inability to leave home without help • A major life change, such as the death of a family member or retirement • Separation from friends or family • Lack of social support • Caring for a loved one who is unwell • Living in a rural, unsafe, or hard-to-reach neighborhood • Experiencing discrimination based on age, racial or ethnic background, or sexual orientation • Language barriers

Loneliness, social isolation, and hearing loss
People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. Older people who can’t hear well may become depressed or withdrawn from others because they feel frustrated or embarrassed about not understanding what is being said. Sometimes, older adults are mistakenly thought to be confused, unresponsive, or uncooperative when the reality is that they don’t hear well.

Difficulties communicating with others can lead to less interaction with people, social isolation, and higher rates of loneliness. Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse. If you think you might have a hearing problem, talk with a doctor. Hearing aids, therapy, certain medicines, and surgery are some of the treatments that can help.

How can you talk with your doctor about loneliness and social isolation?
If you are feeling isolated or lonely a lot of the time, you may want to tell your doctor or another health care professional. Talking about your health with your doctor means sharing information about how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally. Describing your symptoms and concerns can help your doctor identify the problem. For example, let your doctor know about any major changes or stresses in your life, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. A doctor who knows about your losses is better able to understand how you are feeling.

Be open and honest with your doctor about your health habits and what’s happening in your life. It will help them to understand your medical conditions and emotional health more fully and recommend the best treatment options for you. Learn more about talking with your doctor.

This content is provided by the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA). NIA scientists and other experts review this content to ensure it is accurate and up to date. 
       
Sponsored, in part, by the Snohomish County
Department of Human Services