North Bellevue Community Center offers a comprehensive array of senior services and programs including health and wellness, cultural and performing arts, human services, drop-in activities, socialization, information and referrals, community dining and trips.
The Center works in conjunction with senior members of the community to maintain their independence, health, and sense of well-being by providing support, referrals, activities, and learning opportunities. Additionally, there are a multitude of services offered for youth and adults of all ages, offered on evenings and weekends.
In-Person Programs
NEW* Afterschool Art Adventures
Young artists will mix and match different art media including, but not limited to, pencil, watercolor, gauche, pastel, markers, collage, and ink. Artists will paint on paper, cardboard, and canvas. Test and grow young design, drawing, and assembly skills. This is a creator space where traditional art rules will be bent and broken!
- Ages: 7-11
- $64 per session
- Wednesdays, April 3-24; May 8-29; June 5–26
- 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
SilverSneakers Classic - SilverSneakers Classic allows students to move through exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living. SilverSneakers Classic is an exercise class which combines cardio and strength to improve cardio-respiratory fitness for the students. Students also focus on improving reaction training and coordination.
- Fee:
- Drop-in: $6/resident and $7/non-resident
- Monthly: Depending on the number of classes in a month
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Register here
SilverSneakers Yoga *NEW* - Move through seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Finish with restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation to promote reduced stress and mental clarity.
- Fee:
- Drop-in: $6/resident and $7/non-resident
- Monthly: Depending on the number of classes in a month
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Register here
Conqueror Hapkido (ages 5-12) -This class is a family friendly program that aims to instill or enhance discipline, patience, perseverance and self-confidence through fitness
- Fee: Varies depending on choice to attend on Monday only, Wednesday Only, Monday and Wednesday or Drop in. For exact fee please call 425-452-7681.
- Monday and Wednesday
- 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Register here
self-defense, martial arts and meditation exercises.
Conqueror Hapkido (ages 12+) -This class is a family friendly program that aims to instill or enhance discipline, patience, perseverance and self-confidence through fitness, self-defense, martial arts and meditation exercises.
- Fee: Varies depending on choice to attend on Monday only, Wednesday Only, Monday and Wednesday or Drop in. For exact fee please call 425-452-7681.
- Monday and Wednesday
- 6:35 p.m.-7:35 p.m.
- Register here
Drop-In Programs
Line Dancing - Line dancing is practiced and learned in country-western dance bars, social clubs, dance clubs, ballrooms and at North Bellevue Community Center!
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Fee: $4/resident and $5/non-resident
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Monday and Friday
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1 p.m.- 2:45 p.m.
Billiards
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Fee: Free!
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Monday - Friday
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9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fitness Center
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Fee: $5/resident and $6/non-resident
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Monday & Wednesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday - Sunday
Ping Pong
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Fee: $4/resident and $5/non-resident
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Monday - Wednesday, and Friday
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3 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Pickleball (2 locations!)
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North Bellevue Community Center
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Fee: $4/resident and $5/non-resident
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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3 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Hidden Valley Sports Park and Fieldhouse
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Fee: $4/resident and $5/non-resident
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Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Board Game Club - The NBCC Board Game Club is a space to learn new games and enjoy old games with friends, family and other members of the Bellevue Community. Each week, the “Game of the Week” will be taught by an NBCC staff member. Space is limited for the Game of the Week, but participants may choose to play a different game from the NBCC game library during this time. To register for the Game of the Week, please contact our office at (425) 452-7681 or NBCC@bellevuewa.gov. Games from the NBCC game library may be checked out for use at NBCC during opening hours. To borrow a game, please inquire at the front desk.
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Fee: Free!
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Every Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Coffee & Coloring - Join us every Friday at the North Bellevue Community Center for a relaxing morning of coloring pictures, drinking coffee and socializing. We will provide coloring pages from books that are designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils, crayons and markers will be provided. Coffee, water, and tea will also be provided. Feel free to bring your own favorite coloring and supplies as well. Don't like to color? That's okay! Have a cup of coffee, chat a little and enjoy a stress free time. Pre-registration is required.
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Fee: Free!
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Every Friday
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Friday Movies - Come enjoy a free movie and popcorn each week at NBCC. Pre-registration is required.
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Fee: Free!
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Every Friday
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Virtual Programs
Singing Class with Chinese Information Service Center
Join the North Bellevue Community Center in a virtual singing class with the Chinese Information Service Center. This is a FREE class, every Tuesday from 9:45-11:15 a.m.. Pre-registration is required. To register, please email Jane Daowen Wu daowenw@cisc-seattle.org.
Tai Chi Class with Chinese Information Service Center
Join the North Bellevue Community Center in a virtual Tai Chi class with the Chinese Information Service Center. This a FREE class, every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m.. Pre-registration is required. To register, please email Jane Daowen Wu daowenw@cisc-seattle.org.
Virtual Tech Workshops
Looking for a place to learn basic computer and phone literacy? Virtual Tech workshops with NBCC are a good place to start. Every month our instructor, Sally Anne, leads online workshops on technology literacy that include topics such as how to use Windows 10, Androids and I-phones, and how to use Chrome-books. For details about monthly curriculum, please inquire at the NBCC front desk (425) 452-7681. Pre-registration is required for this program.
Resources
Stay Connected Resource Guide - University of Washington has provided the North Bellevue Community Center with a resource sheet for wellness.
UW Social Isolation Project Flyer
SHIBA - Medicare Open Enrollment is coming. Paying too much for your current plan? Talk to a SHIBA advisor about ways to cut costs without sacrificing your needs. SHIBA advisors are available to talk to folks by phone or video chat. Call 1-800-562-6900, leave a message and a SHIBA advisor will call you back within 3 business days.
English for Work - This free online course is designed to help immigrants and refugees who speak some English to improve their language skills while they prepare for work. Students develop their speaking, listening, reading, writing and technology skills; receive one-on-one advising; and participate in remote mock interviews conducted by local employers. Every quarter, many students find jobs. In addition, Hopelink volunteers often help to connect students with employers. See more information here.
Eastside Legal Assistance Program - ELAP has put together a hub of resources for those affected by COVID-19.
United Way of King County - COVID-19 resources
ARC of King County - resources
Eastside for All - resources
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