Senior lunch
Federal Way Community Center holds free monthly senior lunch on the second Wednesday of every month. Seniors are invited from across the city together to meet, socialize and enjoy some delicious food. The meal is sponsored by Steel Lake Presbyterian Church and held at the center, 876 S. 333rd St. To learn more about programs at the center, call 253-835-6900.
Pickleball and more
At the Federal Way Community Center, seniors can pay $3 for a drop-in session from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. As members of the FWCC, they can play all the pickleball they desire, with rackets and balls included. Open to all levels of play. Played in doubles format, this exciting paddle sport is a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong.
The Federal Way Community Center also offers a variety of physical fitness opportunities that also make a great opportunity for social connection.
• Line dancing: Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of line dancing. Don’t miss your chance to get some exercise and meet some new people. Everyone is welcome. Please wear comfortable shoes. There is a $2 drop in fee per class.
• Tai chi: Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee per class.
• Qigong: Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. This class will teach basic breathing exercises to help circulate your body’s energy and help with relaxation. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. There is a $2 drop-in fee per class.
• Mindful meditation: Fridays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Mindfulness, Meditation and Gentle Movement (Tai Chi). There is a $2 drop-in fee per class.
Senior Advisory Commission
The Senior Advisory Commission meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Federal Way City Hall. Learn more about the commission on its Facebook page.
Senior reading program
Federal Way Senior Commission member David Reynolds wants to start a senior reading program at Federal Way elementary schools so seniors can interact with kids through storytime. Reynolds said this idea was first sparked after the commission did a reading day at Camelot Elementary in the fall of 2023, and the kids enjoyed it very much. He thinks a lot of the kid’s enjoyment of seniors reading to them has to do with the kids just being excited to interact with someone other than their teacher. For anyone interested, give Amy Glandon a call at 253-835-2401.
Transportation
There are many transportation resources in Federal Way.
• Public transit with the ORCA card: The Senior Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) is available to those who are 65+, riders with a disability and Medicare card holders to access regional transit for only $1 per ride. For questions about the card, call 888-988-6722. For help with planning a trip, call 206-553-3000.
• Hyde Shuttles: Free shuttle service in King County. Call 206-727-6262 no later than 12 p.m. one day before you need the ride to book your trip. Trips can be booked up to 30 days in advance.
• Volunteer transportation: Volunteer Transportation program provides free, personalized, and safe transportation to essential healthcare appointments and needs. The team consists of over 160 volunteers who dedicate their time to assisting older adults with limited transportation options. Our volunteer drivers are compassionate and patient, and will wait with the client until they are ready to return home. Call 206-448-5740 or 800-282-5815 to schedule. Rides must be called in the Tuesday prior to any appointments the following week. Scheduling hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Caregivers or family may ride with prior notice. Trip details must be ready when calling and all rides are dependent upon driver availability.
