Aug 1, 20191 minOld Friends Club on KOMO 4 News!We’re so happy to have been featured on a news piece on KOMO 4 News this July (2019) with news anchor Molly Shen.
Aug 1, 20191 minGet me to the church on time…I’ve got 3 minutes!Summer is a common time of year for weddings. Our Kirkland Club held a wedding dress making competition.
Jul 1, 20192 min#LorealGivesBack in KirklandL'Oréal's employees came to Kirkland for their annual Volunteer Day 2019. Both members and volunteers had a great time!
Jul 1, 20191 minPizza Monday!Every 2nd Monday of the month is Pizza Monday in Sammamish thanks to Fieldstone Memory Care of Issaquah!
Jun 1, 20191 minMusic and Members: Sounds Like Fun and So Much MoreMusic can perk up a member or even calm another. While each member may respond differently, more often than not, music has a positive effect
Jun 1, 20192 minGiving a Big Thanks!Drives like this help us with activity supplies, lunches, and can even supplement individual memberships.
May 15, 20192 minBeing 70 ½: A Good News Story!I discovered a way to donate to Old Friends Club with an added tax benefit for me. Let me explain!
May 1, 20191 minReprise: Shooting For The StarsEarlier this year the Sammamish Club started a multi-month project that combined arts, crafts, and construction skills. At the end of Apr...
May 1, 20194 minWhat will attending Old Friends Club Cost and will insurance cover it?What will attending Old Friends Club Cost and will insurance cover it? You may also want to see our associated Cost & Insurance FAQ on ou...
Apr 1, 20192 minMembers make us who we are, so who attends Old Friends Club?Our members span a variety of backgrounds and each has a unique story. We are so fortunate to have such a diverse group of people attendi...
Apr 1, 20193 minVolunteering: I wanted to practice my banjo and the experience ended up feeding my soul- Larry Benitez Since June 2018 I've had a blast with members at all four Old Friends Club locations hosting what I call, "Rousing Bluegr...
Mar 2, 20193 minWhat caregivers should know about getting the most out of Old Friends Club Adult Day ProgramIn a previous blog post, we talked about “What members can expect on a typical day at old friends club?”. While these 5 common caregiver ...
Feb 21, 20192 minSmall groups, blossoming friendships, big impactEarlier in the new year, one of our Program Coordinators had returned from holiday and noticed a transformation within her group. Specifi...
Jan 28, 20192 minWhat can members expect on a typical day at the Old Friends Club?Each of our Clubs offers a vibrant community ready to have fun in an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. One of the first questions ofte...
Jan 28, 20194 minThank You for an "Awe"some 2018!As we start off 2019 with renewed hopes and aspirations, we find ourselves in awe of the generosity of the many grantors, donors, volunte...
Jan 13, 20193 minPerseverance Eats "Resistance" for BreakfastWe love this story of a family whose loved one was somewhat resistant to attending one of our clubs at the beginning and within a short t...
Jan 10, 20191 minBlock by block, we build togetherOur members are always benefiting from our program coordinators innovative projects (Shooting for the Stars) and not surprisingly, even o...
Jan 2, 20192 min"Shoot for the Stars" Build Project is So Much MoreOur Program Coordinator, Lori, was looking for more than just a craft project and ended up finding even more value than she planned. Lori...
Dec 24, 20181 minVolunteers are vital to OFC's successWords can’t express the depth of our gratitude for the dedication and compassion of the volunteers who come each week to spend a day with...
Dec 23, 20181 minTwo Santas?We heard from one of our Program Coordinators, Susie, that some of her recent volunteer guests experienced a moment of confusion as they ...
