Join your Northaven neighbors on Friday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m. in the Harbor Room for an afternoon of games, treats, and laughter. Halloween has been a favorite holiday for many of us since childhood. Is it the chance to dress up and become someone—or something—else for a day? Or is it really all about the candy? We’re not choosing sides. There’s room for both! Come celebrate with food, drinks, candy, and games, along with plenty of time to laugh and enjoy each other’s com

Northaven residents can take the bus to return their ballots one week before Election Day. Departure time will be announced later this month. With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, November 3, Northaven is helping residents plan ahead. On Tuesday, October 27, the bus will take residents to drop off their ballots at the Northgate Library ballot drop box, the nearest one to Northaven. King County ballots are scheduled to be mailed on October 14, 20 days before the election. On

Join us Wednesday, October 28, for a day at Tulalip Casino, the outlets, or Walmart—your choice! Feeling lucky? Looking for a bargain? Or ready to tackle that shopping list? This outing offers a few different ways to enjoy a day away with your Northaven neighbors. The bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. sharp for the approximately 40-minute ride, with no stops along the way. Once we arrive, choose how you’d like to spend your time: enjoy the casino, browse the outlets, or shop at Walmart

Join Neighborhood Transformation on October 19, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the Harbor Room to learn about your rights and ways to support others in our community. This informational session will cover two topics, with opportunities to learn, ask questions, and find out where to turn for support. Know Your Rights Learn what community members should know when encountering border or immigration enforcement agents. The session will cover basic rights, how to respond during an inter

Mercury Pharmacy will offer flu and COVID (Moderna mNexspike) vaccines on Tuesday, October 20, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Harbor Room. RSV vaccines will not be offered. A signup sheet is available on the counter. Please indicate whether you would like flu (F), COVID (C), or both. You must complete the form located below the signup sheet and return it to Ginger or the Front Desk so they can confirm that it is filled out completely. The pharmacy will process your paperwork a

Six decades of creativity find a welcoming home at the Northaven Community Art Gallery. A mountain landscape, colorful bouquets, and three figures gathered on a rocky shore—Donna Thompson’s paintings offer plenty of reasons to pause on the way through Northaven. Her work is the latest exhibit at the Northaven Community Art Gallery, bringing vivid color and a personal perspective to a space shared by residents and visitors alike. Donna, who has called Northaven home since 2022

Tuesday night's bring fun, friendship, and song to Northaven’s Harbor Room. Northaven’s Rag-Tag Singers are tuned up and ready for a new season of singing—and there’s room for more voices! Join us Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Harbor Room for an evening of music, laughter, and good company. Whether you’ve sung with the group before or simply enjoy making a joyful noise, we’d love to have you join us. New singers are always welcome, and returning members will find familiar

Join Northaven’s Classics Book Club on September 29 for a lively discussion of Shakespeare’s famous Scottish tragedy. Three mysterious witches, an ambitious general, and a ruthless pursuit of power—there’s plenty to talk about in Macbeth. Northaven’s Classics Book Club invites you to join the conversation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Northaven Library. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t read the play. Our discussions are always fun and inte

Explore poetry, spirituality, and music with the Creative Retirement Institute at Edmonds College . There’s always something new to discover, and this fall, Northaven residents can do just that close to home. Classes offered by the Creative Retirement Institute at Edmonds College are returning to the Olympic View Room, with four offerings beginning in October and November. Whether poetry sparks your interest or music draws you in, these classes offer an opportunity to explore

Start your Thursday with lively conversation, fresh perspectives, and Northaven friends. Northaven’s Breakfast Club is getting ready to kick off a new season, ready to kick off a new season, and new members are always welcome! If you enjoy exploring a wide range of topics, sharing ideas, and hearing different points of view, pull up a chair and join the conversation. The club brings people together for discussions that are both fun and informative. It’s a chance to learn some

Give unwanted items a send-off on September 30—with a little help from Lakeside School volunteers. Ready to reclaim some space in your apartment? Northaven’s 2nd Annual Dump It Day returns Wednesday, September 30, making it easier to clear out clutter and say goodbye to items you no longer need. The truck will be back to haul away garbage and unwanted items, and Lakeside School volunteers will lend a hand with collection beginning at 10 a.m. Grab a Bag and Get Started Pic

Residents and Staff Are Invited to Share Their Talents Northaven’s 4th Annual ArtsWalk will take place on Friday, October 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This special afternoon will bring residents and staff together to celebrate the creativity, talent, and stories found throughout the Northaven community. Why “ArtsWalk”? We call this event ArtsWalk, rather than Art Walk, because creativity takes many forms. Some members of our community have considered themselves artists throughout t

Join Our School Supply Collection Through September 8 September is just around the corner, and a new school year is about to begin! Once again, Northaven is collecting school supplies for the students at James Baldwin Elementary. A new box of pencils, a colorful set of markers, or a notebook ready for its very first page may seem like a small gift—but each donation helps ensure students have the tools they need to learn, create, and start the school year feeling prepared. Sup

Join us August 24 for David’s final Northaven lecture — and a special retirement celebration honoring a decade of shared knowledge. In his own words, he's been helping people to understand the world around them. For ten years, David Kaynor has been a familiar and much-appreciated presence at Northaven, sharing his knowledge, curiosity, and love of the natural world through his regular lectures. Now, after an incredible 240 lectures, David is retiring at the end of August. "On

Photo Credit: Langley Chamber of Commerce – Art & Culture Center of Whidbey Island The August 26 excursion to Whidbey Island is currently full, but paid waitlist spots are still available if space opens up. Northaven is heading somewhere a little different this month! On Wednesday, August 26, residents will travel by bus to Mukilteo, board the ferry to Clinton — bus and all — and continue on to the charming town of Langley on Whidbey Island. The trip will run from approximate

One of Northaven’s favorite outings is back! Join us September 23 for a scenic Waterways Cruise, lunch on board, and a relaxing afternoon seeing Seattle from the water. On Wednesday, September 23, residents are invited to join us for another Seattle Lakes & Lunch Cruise aboard Waterways Cruises. This will be Northaven’s sixth trip, and it remains a favorite way to see the city from an entirely different perspective. The bus will depart Northaven at approximately 10:30 a.m., w

Rousing music, colorful uniforms, seated baton-twirling, and plenty of audience participation made for a memorable summer afternoon. The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band brought its own party to Northaven, filling the East Garden with music, laughter, and all the fun of a parade—without any marching required! Known as Seattle’s own non-marching marching band, the spirited 30(ish)-piece brass and wind ensemble performed some of the greatest hits of traditional band music, incl

Tickets are now available for an afternoon of baseball, community, and fun at the ballpark. Northaven residents, families, and friends are invited to join us at the ballpark on Sunday, August 9, at 1:10 p.m., as the Seattle Mariners take on the Tampa Bay Rays! This will be Northaven’s third annual game together, and we look forward to making this year’s outing bigger and better than ever. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy summer in Seattle, cheer on the Mariners, and s

Join the fun every second Saturday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Harbor Room! The next Resident Council Bingo night will be Saturday, August 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. Harbor Room The buy-in is $1 for two Bingo boards, with additional boards available for 50 cents each. Prizes are awarded with every game, and the winner of the final game takes home the pot. The more players who join, the bigger the final prize—so we hope you’ll come play! For questions, contact the front desk or Pe

Community support will help strengthen transportation, food access, and services for Northaven residents. The Northaven Resident Council has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser, inviting families, friends, and community supporters to help fund important programs serving Northaven seniors. The campaign page includes two videos and information about how donations will be used. Every contribution matters, and a little support from many donors can make a meaningful difference. Vis