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Eastshore Singles

A Social Organization for Singles 45+

Welcome to Eastshore Singles!

ESS is a social group for single adults over 45. We sponsor monthly activities and special events. Newcomers are welcome. To request this month's bulletin contact Lynlee: 425-433-0558.

Visit our site at http://www.meetup.com.

WALKS:

FEBRUARY 4, SATURDAY, 11:00 AM, SAMMAMISH RIVER TRAIL WALK FROM RED HOOK BREWERY: 14300 NE 145th St, Woodinville. We will meet in front of the restaurant at Red Hook Brewery and walk on the Sammamish River Trail north to Wilmot Park in Woodinville, then retrace our steps. We will cover approximately 4 miles. Lunch will be at the Brewery restaurant if it’s not
too crowded. DIRECTIONS: Go north on I-405, take Exit 20B, NE 124th St. Turn right (east). Continue on to Woodinville-Redmond Road. Turn left. Go to NE 145th St. and turn left. The Brewery is on the right. Contact: Sorell Fischer 425 485 6151.

FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY, 11:00AM, GAS WORKS PARK WALK: 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle. Come and enjoy this 20-acre park on the shore of Lake Union with beautiful views of Seattle. From there we will walk on the Burke-Gilman Trail through the University of Washington campus. Lunch will be at Ivar’s Salmon House. DIRECTIONS: From I-5 take the 45th St Exit. Go west on NE 45th St. Turn left on Meridian Ave N. End at Gas Works Park. Turn right on N Northlake Way into the parking lot on the left. Contact: Linda Eblen 206 362 1028.

FEBRUARY 18, SATURDAY, 11:00AM, COLUMBIA CITY WALK : 4824 Rainier Ave S, Seattle (meeting point). Today we will depart slightly from our traditional walk and take an historic tour of Columbia City. Dennis will be our tour guide, stopping along the way to highlight historic buildings and places of interest in Columbia City. We will pick a local restaurant for lunch afterwards. DIRECTIONS to meeting place at Starbucks : From I-90 west take EXIT 3A (I-90 east EXIT 3) and go 2.4 miles south on Rainier Ave to Starbucks which is on the left. Contact: Dennis McMahon: 425 821 5015.

FEBRUARY 25, SATURDAY, 11:00AM, MERCER SLOUGH WALK: 2700 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue (South Bellevue Park and Ride). This tranquil setting is Lake Washington’s largest wetlands. The park provides a diverse habitat for over 170 species of wildlife. We’ll walk about 3 miles on a system of elevated boardwalks, soft-surface trails and asphalt paths. DIRECTIONS: From I-90 east or west-bound exit at Bellevue Way and travel north .2 miles to the South Bellevue Park and Ride. Meet at the south east corner of the Park and Ride near the Goodwill truck. Lunch will follow the walk. No dogs please. Contact: Don Rapp 425 641 5212.

EVENTS:

Events at ESS member homes are limited to members only.

FEBRUARY 2, THURSDAY, 8:00PM, SECOND STORY REP: 16857 NE 174th St, Redmond. The performance is ‘pay what you can’ (suggested donation is $5). The production is “Chicago” which originally opened on Broadway in 1975 and is the longest running Broadway musical revival. This night is sure to be a sell-out so try and pick up your ticket around 7 PM at the box office. We will have coffee or dinner before the show in Redmond Town Center. RSVP by February 1, ice/snow cancels. DIRECTIONS: From SR 520 East take the W Lk Sammamish Pkwy exit. At end of ramp, turn left. Get into far right lane and at the next light, turn right onto Leary Way. Stay in right-hand lane and turn right at Bear Creek Pkwy. Take the first left onto NE 74th St. Park on the street, in a parking garage, or in the lot. The theater is on the upper level, just past the main circle beside Borders Books and Music. Be at the Box Office by 7:30, in line by 7:45. Contact: Susanne Smith 425 868 5353.

FEBRUARY 5, SUNDAY, 3:00PM, SUPER BOWL PARTY: at ESS member home, Newcastle. Kick-off is at 3:30 PM – teams yet to be decided! "Chili" will be provided, and please bring a dish to share, and the drink of your choice. Cost: $2 with Food, and $5 without food. RSVP by Friday, February 3.

FEBRUARY 6, MONDAY, 6:30 PM, ESS BOARD MEETING: Lake Hills Library, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue. Note: this is a new location! The Board and Committee Members invite any ESS Member with ideas or information to attend this meeting. We will meet in a conference room at the library. You may bring in your dinner, if you like. DIRECTIONS: From I-90, exit at NE 148th St and turn north. Stay in the right hand lane and continue about 1 mile to Lake Hills Blvd. Turn right, and travel .5 mile to the library on the left. The Library is on the corner of Lake Hills Blvd and 156th SE. Parking is available below the library in the garage.

FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY, 7:30 PM, RAINIER SYMPHONY: IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton High School, 400 S 2nd St, Renton. The Classical Concert features Schumann: Manfred Overture; Mozart: Concerto for Harp and Flute; Rimsky Korsakov: Scheherazade. The price is $10 for seniors ($15 adults) and can be purchased at the door. Meet in the lobby around 7:10PM in order to sit together. The web site is www.rainiersymphony.org. RSVP by February 10. Ice/snow cancels. DIRECTIONS: from I-405, exit for SR 169/SR 900 at Bronson-Maple Valley. Proceed west on Bronson which becomes 2nd Street. The high school will be on the right after about 12 blocks. Contact: David Kupcho 425 226 2015. .

FEBRUARY 13, MONDAY, 6:45 PM, EASTSIDE SCIENCE CAFE at WILDE ROVER: 111 Central Way, Kirkland. The evening begins with a brief presentation by a scientist, followed by an extended discussion session between the scientist and audience. The February topic is the Elwha River Dam Removal with George Pess of NOAA. Confirm your attendance by Sunday, February 12. This event fills up very quickly, please arrive on time! DIRECTIONS: I-405 to Exit 18, 85th St NE. Proceed west on 85th which becomes Central Way just past the intersection with Lake St. in downtown Kirkland, Wilde Rover is on the left. Park on the street or in parking lot just east of Lake St or south of the restaurant. Contact: Nancy Cisneros 206 979 1391.

FEBRUARY 14, TUESDAY, 6:00 PM, DINNER and MUSIC at VFW: 4330 148th Ave NE, Redmond. Enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner on Valentines Day for $15 and dance to the music of Larry Schacher. Includes salad, vegetables and dessert. Great food, lots of fun and live music! Sign in as Grace Renton's guest. DIRECTIONS: The VFW is located off the 51st St exit of SR 520 East. Turn left on 51st, go to 148th, then turn left on 148th. Contact: Grace Renton, 425 746 1414 Home, 425 743 3148 Cell.

FEBRUARY 15 WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, BOOK GROUP at ESS member home, Bellevue. This month’s selection is Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall. In this memoir Jane Goodall shares her extraordinary life and personal spiritual odyssey. Ice/snow cancels.

FEBRUARY 19 SUNDAY, 2:00PM, FILM AT THE FRYE: 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle Flowers of Asia: Tradition and Modernity in Recent Asian Film. : Filmmakers from Taiwan and China cannot escape how their societies shift from long-held tradition to the modern world. In this discussion, Horton looks at directors who have brilliantly navigated that transition in recent years. Free tickets may be picked up at the Information Desk one hour prior to the start of the program. There is no late seating so please arrive early. RSVP by February 18. Ice/snow cancels. DIRECTIONS: From I-5 going south, take exit 164A toward James, merge onto 6th Avenue, left on Cherry, left on Terry. Frye Art Museum is on the right, free parking across the street on the left. Contact: Vicki Wellington, 206 363 4741.

FEBRUARY 25, SATURDAY, 6:30 PM, GAME NIGHT: at ESS member home, Sammamish. We socialize, we eat, we laugh, and we play a few simple and fun card and board games. Everyone is welcome, no experience required! Please call to confirm. Ice/snow cancels.

SOCIAL HOURS:

If you are new to Social Hours, ask the restaurant hostess for the Eastshore table, and look for the sponsor wearing a name tag with ESS.

FEBRUARY 9, THURSDAY, 5:00 PM SOCIAL HOUR at WILLOW RUN GOLF GRILL: 10402 Willow Road NE, Redmond. Happy Hour ends at 6:00 PM. Wine $3.00, well drinks $3.00, $5.00 for bar foods. DIRECTIONS: From I 405 take NE 85th exit and head east. NE 85th becomes Redmond Way, turn left on Willow Road NE and follow it to Willow Creek Golf Grill on the right. Contact Jan McClurg 425 558 5798.

FEBRUARY 23, THURSDAY, 5:00 PM, SOCIAL HOUR AT THE RIVER ROCK BAR & GRILL, 4050 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton (Maplewood Golf Course). Come a few minutes early and meet your host in the bar area. Most drinks are $3.50 and there are appetizers in the bar area only. DIRECTIONS: From I-405, take Exit 4 and go east on Highway 169. Go .5 miles to the Maplewood Golf Course on the left, there is ample parking at the golf course. Contact: Jeanette Kelly 425 226 0382. Thomas Guide 656 G-3.6571.