Resident Programs

Afternoon Tea

Families, friends and neighbors are welcome at most events sponsored by The Brighton's Resident Outreach Committee. A group of residents, Board members and a staff member meet monthly to discuss issues of interest to residents and to plan events and activities. Our Resident Outreach coordinator is glad to hear suggestions for meaningful and enjoyable events.

Ongoing Programs:

Potlucks, parties, holiday celebrations, meetings and discussions, crafting, movies, Bible study, health educationals, field trips....

Seattle Central Community College ESL Program
A class in beginning and intermediate English is held five days a week in the mornings. Our students hail from all over the world, and the class is open to both residents and community members ages 18+.
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME to support our students with one-on-one assistance. Please call Deb at 206-722-3922 if you would like to help our ESL students. Training is available for committed volunteers. 


P-Patch Gardens
24 raised beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis in our beautiful P-Patch garden. Last year's gardeners get first pick, but there
are always enough plots to go around, and it's a lovely place to visit.
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME to help our senior and disabled gardeners grow the veggies and flowers they love.
Please call Deb at 206-722-3922 if you would like to help out in the garden.

For more details, see our Ongoing Programs page.

Social Events:

February
Valentine's Day Dress-up Tea: Enjoy live jazz piano and open mike in the Penthouse, with little sandwiches, fresh scones and other elegant treats. Black History month events included a field trip to NAAM (Northwest African American Museum), a lobby display of books and documents loaned by residents, and a story circle in the lobby.

May
International Potluck in the Penthouse: In 2008, our featured guest was Mohammed Aden, Director of Muslim Housing Services, who described his agency's social services, and presented a slide show about the
work of Global Poverty Network to provide clean water in East Africa.
This year we will sponsor a fundraiser for Global Poverty Action.

August
Night Out Against Crime is celebrated with a fabulouNational s potluck dinner, live music and door prizes on the Rose Patio.

September
Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation will celebrate ten years of successful operation of The Brighton with festive events for our residentsand neighhbors, and for the generous donors who help support our mission.

Fall
We're looking forward to Halloween and harvest events, our annual cakewalk, Thanksgiving potluck dinner, holiday crafts and music party and more!

 

For more details, see our Social Events page.

Resident Run Activities:

Thanksgiving Celebration
Companionship and a fabulous meal prepared and served by residents in the Penthouse.

Bi-Weekly Movies
Shown in the Penthouse, September through May.

The Brighton Crafters
Residents gather in a common space or in someone's home to socialize while they work on sewing, quilting, jewelry or other projects.

For more details, see our Resident Run Activities page.