Join your First Hill neighbors for our third annual Brain Health Block Party. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday June 25, enjoy exploring the neighborhood, stopping at activity stations listed below for fun brain-healthy activities such as music, puzzles, creative arts, movement and more. Healthy snacks included! A fun and free event for all ages, with a special invitation to folks age 50+.
Event maps available at each activity station. Start at any participating location and get your event map stamped as you go. Visit at least three activity stations for a chance to be entered into a prize drawing! The route between all 10 stations is about 2 miles.
Date and Time
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Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Activity Station Locations
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The Memory Hub (1021 Columbia St): Building entrance
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Activity: Giant Crossword Puzzles, Maude's Garden Iced Tea Blend, Karaoke, Postcards, Dancing with Dora (1:30-2)
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Frye Art Museum (704 Terry Ave): West side of building along Terry Ave
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Activity: Museum-Inspired Art Activity
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Horizon House (900 University St): Side entrance on Terry Ave
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Activity: Drum Circle, Community Art Project, Popcorn, Hydration station
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Murano Senior Living (620 Terry Ave): Building entrance
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Activity: Bridges Bistro with Ethan Stowell: Brain-Healthy Bites and Beverages served by Bridges and Alder residents
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Swedish First Hill (747 Broadway Ave): Building entrance
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Activity: Brain-healthy nutrition tips; Swag
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Skyline Seattle (715 9th Ave): Terraces building entrance
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Activity: Chair Aerobics (1st hour), Music with Carmen, Brain Health Trivia and Activity Wheel, Make-Your-Own Trail Mix
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St. James Cathedral (804 Ninth Ave): SW corner of Marion St and Terry Ave
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Activity: Easy Mindfulness and Yoga, Cathedral Music, Cathedral Coloring Book, Garden tours, Popcorn, Oranges, Hydration Station
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Tate Mason House (1100 Minor Ave): North of building entrance
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Activity: Brain-healthy yogurt/granola/fruit parfaits
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Truewood by Merrill, First Hill (1421 Minor Ave): Front entrance on Minor Ave
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Activity: Human Slot Machine, Memory-Friendly Smoothies, Elvis Impersonator
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (1201 Terry Ave): Lindeman Pavilion Terrace
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Activity: Cognitive Obstacle Course, yoga (1:30-2)
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Questions?
Please contact Marigrace Becker at the Memory Hub, mbecker1@uw.edu, 206.543.2440
Upcoming Events in Events & Workshops
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am
You're invited! Join your First Hill neighbors for our third annual Brain Health Block Party. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday June 25, stop by any site on the map to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as stretching, puzzles, music and more. Healthy snacks included. A free event for all ages.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.