Renton Senior Activity Center
211 Burnett Avenue North, Renton WA 98057
425-430-6633
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Renton Senior Activity Center sponsors free social, health, and recreational activities and services. This drop-in facility offers opportunities for fun, friendship, health, and socialization for citizens age 50 and over.
All activities are offered in a warm, homey atmosphere. The center does not provide respite, adult daycare, and/or services that would normally be provided by a trained attendant, nurse, or personal caregiver (i.e., incontinence, inability to use the restroom facilities by one's self, or preventing a participant from leaving the grounds of the center). In addition, the provision of any personal care by staff for a participant is beyond our capability and cannot be expected.
Volunteers
Senior volunteers have dedicated themselves to providing valuable service to others. The Renton Senior Activity Center relies on volunteers who help make the center the special place it has become. Many of our senior volunteers participate in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). To volunteer, please call Shawn Daly at 425-430-6633.
Meetings are held monthly for the following groups: AARP, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Renton Retired School Employees, and Retired Public Employees. For more information, call the center at 425-430-6633.
Health Services
FREE DROP-IN HEALTH CHECK
Anne Almgren, RN, from Visiting Nurses, will be available Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for blood pressure and blood sugar tests, questions about diabetes, nutrition monitoring, instruction about medication, referral to physician or community resources, as appropriate, general health screening and health education, and to answer any questions you may have regarding you health. B12 injections can be done with a doctor’s order. No appointment needed. Come on into the Nurse’s Room. No appointments October 12.
FOOT CARE
Limited to seniors who cannot manage their own foot care. Call 425-430-6662 for an appointment. The nurse must screen all new foot care clients. No appointments on November 11 and November 25.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Retired nurses volunteer their time to keep you healthy by monitoring your blood pressure. No checks on November 26 and December 24.
Low Vision Education Group
This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:15 p.m.
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA-RENTON
This group helps inform, educate and support individuals with hearing loss and meets the second Friday of the month at 12:15 p.m.
WIDOWED INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION (WICS)
Grieving and recovering individuals often find comfort in talking with others who have had a similar experience. WICS groups are a place where men and women can share their feelings and concerns. The group meets every Wednesday afternoon. No meeting on November 11 or November 25.
Nutrition Program
Renton Senior Nutirition Program
The purpose of the Congregate Hot Lunch Program is to provide nutritious meals in a group setting, to encourage social interaction and reduce isolation, and to make support services available to senior citizens age 60 and older.
A meal that provides 1/3 of daily nutritional needs is served at 11:30 a.m. In addition to a hot meal, a soup and sandwich meal is also available and on most days a salad bar is also available. For individuals 60 years and older, a suggested donation of $3 helps cover the cost of the meal. No eligible senior age 60 or older will be denied a meal if unable to donate. For individuals younger than 60 years old, the charge is $6. Please try to have correct change, as we are not always able to make change.
Note: The dining room opens at 10:30am for reservations and tickets. Groups of five or more must make reservations by Monday the week prior to their visit. On your first visit please complete the Congregate Nutrition Participant Information Form and return it to the Nutrition Office. This site is provided by Senior Services of Seattle/King County. For information or reservations, call 425-254-1128 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels (MOW) has immediate openings for volunteer drivers and co-cordinators at the Renton Senior Activity Center. Drivers work about 3 hours on Wednesdays ($.35 per mile reimbursement). Coordinators work 1 to 2 days per week, 4 to 6 hours total. For more information or an application, please contact Adam Porter at 206-448.-767 or visit www.seniorservices.org.
Legal Services
FREE LEGAL INFORMATION
Free legal information is available to adults 50 years and older on the following topics: Living Trust, Will Guidance (not preparation), Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Medicaid qualification, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant Concerns, Consumer Affairs and Accidents. Visits are limited to one per calendar year. Half-hour consultation appointments are available. The local Law Office of Dan Kellogg provides this free service. Call the Renton Senior Activity Center for an appointment on the first working day of the month.
STATEWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ADVISOR (SHIBA)
Understanding insurance benefits can be difficult. A Trained volunteer from SHIBA will meet with you privately to answer questions in the area of Medicare (billing procedures), Medicare Part D, health insurance and long-term care insurance. Call the Renton Senior Activity Center at 425-430-6633 on the first working day of the month for an appointment.
Transportation
King County Metro Orca Card
If you are a senior citizen 65 years or older, you can receive a Regional Reduced Fare Permit for three dollars ($3) at the Renton Senior Activity Center on October 13 and December 8 from 11:00 a.m. -12:00p.m.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Paratransit Program
This program is for people who have a disability which prevents them from using a lift equipped Metro bus. There is no income limit. People registered under ADA Paratransit can use ACCESS transportation van service in all areas, on days and times Metro buses operate. Riders can bring a personal care attendant, if they are unable to use ACCESS transportation alone. They can also bring at least one friend on any trip. Reservations for ACCESS transportation van service can be made up to one week in advance by calling 206-205-5000. Metro fare is $.75 per ride.
Volunteer Transportation for Seniors
Qualified volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments and other essential services. To qualify for transportation, you need to be 60 years or older, a King County resident and have no other transportation options available. For information, call Volunteer Transportation for Seniors at 206-448-5740 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Renton Express
Mini-bus transportation service is designed for senior citizens who need to get to the Renton Senior Activity Center for health services, classes, or volunteering. The basic schedule includes pickups on Wednedays and Fridays only between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with take home scheduled from 12:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Riders are asked to remember the purpose of this service is to provide transportation for as many people as possible, and that pickup/take home schedules will be set to accomplish this goal. Reservations for the early pickup service can be made up to one week in advance by calling the Renton Senior Activity Center at 425-430-6637. Regular van riders can be put on a regular schedule. Just ask staff for more information. Grocery shopping to Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart with Melanie will be every Wednesday leaving the Renton Senior Activity Center at 10:00 a.m. Rider donation is .50 cents each way for Renton residents and $1.00 each way for non-residents living within the Renton School District boundaries.
DIRECTIONS
From I-5: Take the I-405/Renton exit. Take I-405 for about two miles. Take Renton exit #2 on Rainier Avenue. Follow Rainier Avenue for seven signal lights. Turn right on to Airport Way. Follow Airport Way through two lights. Cross the Cedar River Bridge and immediately take a right into the Activity Center parking lot.
From I-405 (going South): Take exit #5. Follow Park Avenue North for approximately one mile to North 4th Street (AM/PM station on right). Turn right on to North 4th Street and get into the far left lane. Go four blocks to Burnett Avenue North. Turn left and go two blocks. The Activity Center is on the right.