They started lining up at 11 a.m. for the MLT Senior Center Thanksgiving lunch at the Lake Ballinger Center. A traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings (turkey, mashed potatoes,…
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MLT senior center gets new life as Lake Ballinger Center — to serve seniors and all residents
Ten years ago, the Mountlake Terrace Senior Community Center was launched, finding a home at Ballinger Park’s Mickey Corso Clubhouse, owned by the City of Mountlake Terrace. Like many small…
Maintaining your independence as you age topic of June 1 panel discussion
Northwest Neighbors Network, which works to help seniors age well in their own homes, is hosting an interactive discussion Wednesday, June 1 about ways that seniors can maintain their independence…
Aging in Place: Resources to help seniors stay at home
I spent some of my elementary and junior high school years in portable classrooms while the state scrambled to build enough schools to educate the Baby Boom Generation. Now a…
MLT senior center director adapts to new role during pandemic
Elizabeth Zeller, executive director of the Mountlake Terrace Senior Community Center, spent the most of the last year embracing a new role amid unprecedented challenges and financial shortfalls due to…
44th Street Sliders extends fundraiser aimed at providing hot meals for seniors
Mountlake Terrace’s 44th Street Sliders has extended until April 20 its efforts to provide hot meals to seniors in the community. Between now and April 20, the restaurant will donate a…
44th Street Sliders fundraiser focuses on hot meals for senior citizens
Mountlake Terrace’s 44th Street Sliders said that between now and March 31, it will donate a hot meal to senior citizens for every meal purchased at the restaurant. “With your…
As worries about the virus spread, local agencies look for creative way to support vulnerable seniors
With the continuing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), local communities have seen closures and cutbacks in programs and services at senior centers and other organizations who target senior populations. Yet, creative…
MLT Senior Center halting all programming until at least March 23
The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center is canceling all Monday-Friday programming “in order to keep the center clean and their members healthy,” the City of Mountlake Terrace said in an announcement….
Watercolor basics class at MLT Community Senior Center starts Feb. 15
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is offering a six-week watercolor basics class on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 15-March 21. Learn the fundamentals of watercolor and the basic…
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Saturday: Pancake breakfast to benefit MLT Community Senior Center
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is inviting community member to kick off the new year with a homemade breakfast Saturday, Jan. 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome….
Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center holiday dinner Dec. 18
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is hosting a holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy a menu of ham, scalloped potatoes, rolls, vegetables, salad and gingerbread cake….
MLT Community Senior Center to host Holiday at the Lake Dec. 7
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is again hosting the Holiday at the Lake craft fair, this year on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Breakfast will…
Senior centers celebrating Oktoberfest Oct. 23
The Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds Senior Centers are celebrating Oktoberfest together at the MLT Community Senior Center, from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. There will be live music, a hearty…
Saturday: Community Treasure Chest vendor market at MLT Senior Center
The monthly Community Treasure Chest vendor market will be held at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr. in Ballinger Park on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m….
Reminder: Hawaiian Luau at MLT Community Senior Center Sept. 20
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is hosting a Hawaiian Luau from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Senior Center, located at 23000 Lakeview Dr., Mountlake Terrace. The evening…
Saturday: MLT Senior Center vendor market, pancake breakfast
If you enjoy pancakes and bargains, visit the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr., on Saturday, Sept. 7. A pancake breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 a.m….
Reminder: MLT Senior Center vendor market set for July 6
Attention bargain hunters and seekers of unique items: Come have fun shopping at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center’s monthly Community Treasure Chest vendor market on Saturday, July 6 from…
Local senior centers looking for more players to perform in Silver Foxes readers theatre
The Edmonds/Mountlake Terrace Senior Centers are looking for “a few good men…and women” to become the driving force behind their Readers Theatre Group, “The Silver Fox Players,” a performing troupe specializing…
Community Treasure Chest vendor market at MLT senior center June 1
Bargain hunters are invited to shop at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center’s monthly Community Treasure Chest vendor market on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open…
Health and wellness activities at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center offers a range of health and wellness activities. Here’s a sample: Bastyr Center for Natural Health Clinic Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is hosting Bastyr…
Starting in May, Alzheimer’s Association offering caregiver support group in MLT
Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and…
MLT Community Senior Center spring lunch and performance set for April 18
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is sponsoring a spring lunch and performance by Debbie Dimitre from noon-3 p.m. Thursday, April 18. This event was originally set to be a…
Mountlake Terrace Senior Center offering Chinese New Year lunch March 7
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is sponsoring a Chinese New Year lunch on Thursday, March 7, from noon -2 p.m. The menu includes Chinese BBQ pork, fried rice, lo…
Try out chair yoga for free at MLT Community Senior Center Jan. 29, 31
Interested in chair yoga? Give it a try Jan. 29 and 31 at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center and meet the new instructor. The class — from 10:30-11:30 a.m. —…