SouthEast Seattle Senior Center - Vibrant, Diverse, Caring

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We Are Vibrant.

Our services, programs, and activities help older adults holistically age well.

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The SouthEast Seattle Senior Center is full of vibrant people!

SouthEast Seattle Senior Center:
A Vibrant, Friendly Community

Providing Recreational, Social, and Educational Programs for Multi-generational Families

Welcome to the SouthEast Seattle Senior Center (SESSC), a nonprofit organization serving Seattle’s Rainier Valley and surrounding neighborhoods. Participate in one of our fitness classes to stay active, interact with others during our enjoyable social events, or learn a new skill during our many personal enrichment or volunteer activities. Stay active, healthy, and socially engaged with the help of SESSC!

Get Involved at the SESSC

Upcoming Events & Activities

Summer Hours

August

Wednesdays, 5–7 pm

Let’s keep the fun going every Wednesday evening at the Center. Through August 26, we’ll be open from 5 to 7 pm. What’s happening each week:

Puzzles, Chess, and Other Board Games
Karaoke and Wii available upon request
Special Programs with Seattle Public Library

Save the Dates

August 12, 5:30-7 pm: Online Safety & Data Privacy – FREE
August 19, 5-7 pm: Dance Party with Mark Bryant – $15
August 26, 5:30-7 pm: Sip & Paint – FREE – Limited spots

All are welcome — bring your people or find a new community waiting for you. Donations welcome. Your support keeps our community thriving. Download a flyer for all of the details.

Rainbow Bingo Fundraiser

Friday, September 4 | 6–9 PM

Are you ready to Seas the Day?

Dinner! Ice cream! Beer! Wine! Jello shots! And BINGO!

Best Costume Award: Seas the Day (Beach Theme)

Plus, every dollar stays here to support seniors and programs in our multicultural community! Download a flyer for more information.

Huge thanks to our long‑time partners: Molly Moon’s • Georgetown Brewery • Pepsi • Leschi Market And a warm welcome to our newest partner, Pagliacci Pizza.

This event wouldn’t be the same without the Sisters of Abbey Saint Joan and Sylvia O’Stayformore.

Rainbow BINGO Fundraiser at SouthEast Seattle Senior Center: September 4, 2026

Summer Field Trips

August & September

Take advantage of summer in Seattle and join one of our field trips:

August 31: Evergreen State Fair in Monroe
September 10: House of Fire Tour
September 17: DK Market

Each event has a designated time of departure, cost, and itinerary. Download a flyer for all of the details.

Summer Field Trips for Seniors through the SouthEast Seattle Senior Center

A Note from Chickadee

Our Cheap Chickadee Thrift Shop is temporarily closed until further notice. Please note that we cannot accept donations at this time. Please stay tuned for updates — and thank you for your support!

A Glimpse of the SESSC

We are honored to have Companis as our nonprofit partner and were delighted to receive a joyful, heartfelt video showcasing the diversity of our programs during their visit to the SESSC. A special thank you to Gary Davis, Erin Hennessey, and the entire team for sharing this beautiful video with us. Your work truly captures the spirit of our community! Click here to watch the video: https://sessc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SESSC-B-roll-Mashup.mp4

“After just a few minutes inside the SouthEast Seattle Senior Center and you’ll understand why we are so proud to be their nonprofit partner. It is a place bursting with activity, laughter, and positivity. The seniors also enjoy one of the best meals in town. Helping out is Companis Worker Jose Cuevas Lopez, who volunteers with the communications team as well as with activities.” Gary Davis, Executive Director, www.companis.org

Activities

Our Center offers services and activities that appeal to our members’ diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, and support their independence. (Check out our photo gallery!) We offer daily fitness classes that address different physical fitness levels. Plus, we have an extensive offering of educational programs and excursions. Learn more about our services and check out our calendar of events and activities.

Volunteering

Contribute your energy and expertise by helping to make our Center an inviting space! From volunteer positions in our office and kitchen to becoming a Board member, we offer a variety of ways to give back as one of our volunteers. Check out our volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.

Community Dining

Meals for Seniors - Hot lunch, Monday thru Friday, at the SouthEast Seattle Senior Center

A warm, nutritious lunch is waiting for you at the Center! Made from scratch with healthy ingredients by our Chef, each meal is prepared with the special dietary needs of seniors in mind. Available Monday through Friday, starting at noon. Learn more about our Community Dining.

Meal Delivery

The Center delivers meals that are specially crafted to deliver great taste, heat-and-eat convenience, and quality nutrition right to your doorstep. Our meal delivery program is available only to aging adults who qualify. Please contact (206) 722-0317 for more information.

Senior Resources

Looking for support for an aging parent? Our senior resources include social work support and assistance with programs that address the concerns of older adults and their caregivers. Let us help you navigate this life transition as gracefully as possible! Check out our list of community resources for seniors.

“It’s like a home where I know others truly care about me and my welfare.
This is a great place to be.”

—Beulah, SESSC Lifetime Member

Help Us Thrive

The Center is a “home away from home” for many seniors — and a lifeline. With inflation cutting into fixed incomes of seniors this year, we are asking for community support to meet the growing need (and cost) for supplies, programs, and services for our aging community. A gift of any amount to the SESSC means so much to our members and clients in the Rainier Valley and beyond. Support your diverse, aging community today with your most generous gift!