Past Events

Our Multi-Session Class - Made Easy All in One Day!

West Seattle,
February 20, 2010

206-659-0665

Registration fee:

$75.00 Includes the book, Personal Safety Nets: Getting Ready for Life's Inevitable Changes and Challenges, the accompanying workbook, Get Ready/Get Started and personal notebook. Light snacks provided.

Time:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:

4740 44th Ave SW. Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98116.
Served by buses 54 & 55
ADA Accessible
FREE parking in our lot

Pulling It All Together - This is our most popular, highly interactive, Multi-Session Class - presented all in one day.

Michael Tomlinson - A Concert to Celebrate the Healing Arts Community

Nov. 20, 2009
Reception 7 PM
Concert 8 PM
Town Hall, Seattle WA

Information: 206-659-0665 Personal Safety Nets

Registration fee:

$25 - General Admission

Time:

8 PM

Location:

Town Hall
1119 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98115-0248

Resident Council of Washington - 25th Anniversary Luncheon

Museum of Flight
Seattle, WA - October 21, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

360-275-8000

Registration fee:

please call for details

Time:

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Phone: 206.764.5720

Join Judy Pigott and Dr. John Gibson, as they give the keynote address at the special, 25th anniversary luncheon for the Resident Council of Washington. They'll share thoughts and ideas on why it's important to keep utilizing what we learn and carry from life, including our passions, when in long-term care.

The Healing Power of Connection

Seattle, WA - October 15, 2009

206-325-5678

Registration fee:

Registration is free, contributions are accepted

Time:

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location:

Horizon House Performance Hall
900 University Ave.
Seattle, WA

Please join Judy Pigott, as she gives the keynote speech supporting the success of the Freedom Project. The Freedom Project empowers prisoners, returnees to the community, and their families by teaching the skills of Nonviolent Communication and mindfulness.

Two-Session Class: Pulling It All Together

West Seattle, WA
October 6 & 13, 2009

206-659-0665 Advance registration is required, no drop-ins please.

Registration fee:

Time:

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:

4740 44th Ave. SW
Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98116
Served by bus routes 54 - 55 + water taxi
ADA Accessible
Plenty of free parking

In this highly interactive two session class we'll help you assess and build your personal safety net: the people, plans and resources you need to have in place for life's inevitable challenges. By the end of the class, participants will have started a resource notebook holding the information needed to successfully move forward. Course enrollment fees include a book, workbook and notebook.

If you're interested in exploring a customized Multi-Session Class, we'd be happy to visit you and discuss your unique situation.

Community Alliance for Global Justice - Dinner and Fair

Seattle, WA - July 18, 2009 3-11 PM

Heather 206-405-4600

Registration fee:

$5 kids; $12 low-income/student/senior; $35 regular admission; $65 supports a farmer/food worker

Time:

3-11 PM

Location:

St. Demetrios Church
2100 Boyer Ave. E
Seattle, WA
Montlake neighborhood

Join Personal Safety Nets for this always enjoyable family and fun event. This year's Fair will involve multiple organizations presenting their work to the public, including hands-on workshops. It's an opportunity to learn about food and farming directly from the farmers and food workers. Enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres and libations!

Full details available on their website.

Seattle Voices

Upcoming Broadcast Times on Seattle Channel 21:

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:30 a.m.
Friday, June 19, 2009 3:00 a.m.
Friday, June 19, 2009 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 4:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 21, 2009 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 21, 2009 10:00 p.m.

n/a

Registration fee:

n/a

Time:

7 p.m.

Location:

Seattle Voices with Eric Liu, Seattle Channel 21

Seattle Voices host Eric Liu engages in one-on-one conversations with some of the most interesting, provocative and inspiring leaders in the Seattle area. He will be interviewing co-authors John Gibson and Judy Pigott, regarding how to create and maintain a Personal Safety Net, and what inspired them along the way.

Improveable Results - mini trade fair

Seattle, WA - June 27, 2009

n/a

Registration fee:

$5 donation, registration on-line is encouraged. www.improv-ableresults.com

Time:

12-4 PM

Location:

Greenwood Senior Center
525 N 85th ST
Seattle, WA 98103

Meet the Personal Safety Nets team at a mini trade fair designed to connect you with the larger community and strengthen your networking skills.

Pre-registration online is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. For more information please contact Sandy Bjorgen, sandy@improv-ableresults.com

Giving Care, Taking Care

Bothell, WA - May 20, 27 and June 3, 2009
6-8 PM

425-487-2441 Northshore Senior Center

Registration fee:

$50 includes both the book and companion workbook

Time:

6-8 PM

Location:

Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell WA 98011-3708

Often caregivers find it difficult to ask for help even when they are providing more care than they can comfortably give. This 3-part class will cover how to ask for and accept help, clarify your preferences, and maintain the support from others.

Challenges in Caregiving: Giving Care, Taking Care

Tukwila, WA - June 1, 2009

1-800-422-3263 or 360-725-2544 pre-registration is required

Registration fee:

early registration before May 19 $25 for individual caregivers
$50 for agency-based caregivers
fee includes workshops, lunch and resource exhibits, there is no registration at the door.

Time:

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:

Tukwila Community Center

Feelings: Recognizing & Coping with Anger, Guilt and Grief 1:30-2:45

Getting the Help from Those Around You 10:45-12:00

Join John and Judy for two sessions as they discuss the above topics at the Caregiver Conference. Check back for more information and details.

Our book and workbook will guide you in intentionally creating your own personal safety net.

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"It's good to learn how to ask for help. Most of us don't even think of doing it. For us, the asking is important and we need to remember that we may not always get it. That's okay too."

Linda, quote from her daily calendar