Try something new with AARP and Explore U!

 

Seattle Parks Lifelong Recreation is partnering with AARP to present one time programs that are a chance for you to try something new! Have you always wanted to ride a bike to the winery, try out sailing, learn to rock climb? Here is your opportunity to experience activities in an easy, introductory and fun group setting. Grab a friend to sign up with you, or come alone and meet some new friends! Watch for “Explore U” offerings each quarter, and if you have some ideas, please let us know!

For more information and to register, call Cheryl Brown at 206-615-0619, or email cheryl.brown@seattle.gov

Sammamish River Trail
$5 + fee (see below)
Ride along the beautiful Sammamish River trail from Woodinville to Redmond, about 15 miles round-trip. Bring sack lunch and a bottle of water, Outdoors for All will provide the bikes, helmets and transportation! Meet at Magnuson Park Brig. Send $35 check for Outdoors for All after registration.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
8:30am – 1:00pm
149752


Explore U...Rock Climbing Basics
$5 + fee (see below)
You always wanted try it...here is your chance! Join the great and patient leaders from Outdoors for All as they teach the basics of rock climbing. Using the man made wall at the Mountaineers in Magnuson Park, this will be a great intro, all equipment provided! Please send a $25 check made out to Outdoors for All upon registration. Meet at the Mountaineers rock wall.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
6:00pm – 8:00pm
149753

Learn to Paddleboard
$35
You see them everywhere, standing on their boards and paddling through the lakes. Learn to do it yourself, in this fun introductory class with the professionals at Sail Sand Point. All equipment is provided! Meet at the Sail Sand Point Dock at the Northwest corner of Magnuson Park.
Friday, August 5, 2016
5:30pm – 8:30pm
150772

Garden Sketching with Sharon Birzer
$56
Get your sketch on! Join professional artist and botanical illustrator Sharon Birzer at the Seattle Japanese Garden in this fun sketching class. Learn observational skills as we draw botanical subjects. If you have prior botanical illustration experience, hone your skills. This is a one day workshop.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
3:00pm – 7:00pm / Seattle Japanese Garden
150775

Rock On! Rock Climbing
$5 + fee (see below)
This is the real deal. A true rock climbing experience in North Bend where you will see what everyone who loves this sport is talking about! The great leaders at Outdoors for All will provide all of the equipment, instruction and transportation! Please send a check for $35 made out to Outdoors for All along with your registration. Meet at the Outdoors for All office at the Magnuson Brig, 6344 74th NE, Seattle.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
4:30pm – 9:00pm
149755

Learn to Sail
$40
Learn to sail in this workshop on Hobie Waves, stable catamarans, where you will learn the basics of sailing, and take the boat out on beautiful Lake Washington! Sail Sandpoint will conduct this class, and if you love it, you can join Sail Sandpoint and check out boats on your own anytime! Meet at the Sail Sandpoint building at the very NW corner of Magnuson Park.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
5:30pm – 9:00pm
149754

Easy Riders on the Burke Gilman Trail
$5
Easy Riders unite! Meet up at Magnuson Brig with your own bike, or rent one from Outdoors For All and join us on a volunteer led ride on the Burke Gilman Trail! Bring a lunch and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Washington. Meet at Magnuson Park Brig. Bike rental on your own.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
10:00am – 1:00pm
149756

Progressive Picnic
$20
Top off your summer fun with a day of exploring, enjoying, and getting some education on three of Seattle’s major parks. You will enjoy a "progressive picnic," including appetizers and drinks at Hiawatha Park, lunch at Lincoln Park and dessert at Camp Long. At each site there will be a history lesson on the park, live music or opportunities for activity! Transportation provided from your sector, limited spaces! Price includes a barbeque lunch!
Monday, September 19, 2016
10:00am – 4:00pm
150115

Space is limited. For more information and to register, call Cheryl Brown at 206-615-0619, or email cheryl.brown@seattle.gov

 

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