Brain Health Block Party on June 21st!

June 01, 2023

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You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June! Join your First Hill neighbors for our first annual Brain Health Block Party. From 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, stop by any site on the map below to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as bike-powered smoothie making, games and more.  

Event maps available at each activity station. Start wherever you like, and get your event map stamped as you go. Visit at least three stations for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a special brain-health raffle prize! Walking between all 7 stations is about 1 mile. A free event for all ages. 

 

Date and Time

  • Wednesday, June 21st at 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

Locations & Activities

  • The Memory Hub: 1021 Columbia St. Activity Station located at building entrance on Columbia St.

    • Activity: Brain-healthy smoothie bike

  • Frye Art Museum: 704 Terry Ave. Activity Station located on north side of building on Columbia St.

  • Murano Senior Living: 620 Terry Ave. Activity Station located at building entrance on Terry Ave.

  • Skyline: 715 9th Ave. Activity Station located at Terraces building entrance.

    • Activity: Frozen yogurt truck, art activity, and puzzles

  • St. James Cathedral: 804 Ninth Ave. Activity Station located at the NW corner of Columbia St and Terry Ave.

  • Horizon House: 900 University St. Activity Station located at building side entrance on Terry Ave.

    • Activity: Exercise circle, competitive games, and popcorn machine

  • Swedish First Hill: 747 Broadway Ave. Activity Station located at the building entrance on Broadway Ave.

    • Activity: Mind & Body Energy Station (Balance activity and trail mix)

Questions?

Please contact mbwc@uw.edu