Foothills Community Center Events Directory
The following is a comprehensive list of the current groups and activities happening at Foothills Community.
Click on a section below to expand the contents.
Visit our calendar page to view all upcoming events and detailed descriptions or click the individual titles to view upcoming sessions for specific events.
Click on a section below to expand the contents.
Visit our calendar page to view all upcoming events and detailed descriptions or click the individual titles to view upcoming sessions for specific events.
Daily & Weekly Activities (Members Only)
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Friendship Bridge - Greeting Cards
1st and 3rd Thursday 1 - 2:30 p.m. Social Hall Coffee Area Free for members! |
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SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1 - 2 p.m. Social Hall Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Social Hall Free for members! |
Senior Center Singers
Thursdays 10 - 11:30 a.m. Rehearsals in Suite B; Performances as posted on calendar Free for members! |
Daily & Weekly Activities (Open to the Public)
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Tech Table
Fridays 12:30 - 2 p.m. Social Hall Free for members In cooperation with the NCW Tech Alliance, we offer a Tech Help Table to answer quick questions about your mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. |
Technology Tutoring
75 minute sessions, by appointment Free for members (donations to our operating fund are encouraged) $75 per session for nonmembers. To schedule, fill out our contact form or call our office and ask for Russ Alman. |
Walking Group
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10 a.m. Summer 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Winter Pybus Market Parking Lot Free! |
Scheduled Activities
AARP Drivers Safety Classes
AARP Smart Driver courses provide proven driving techniques and tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Plus, you could be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance with course completion.
Additionally, you’ll learn:
Note: classes are not held at FCC.
AARP Smart Driver courses provide proven driving techniques and tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Plus, you could be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance with course completion.
Additionally, you’ll learn:
- Important facts about the effects of medication on driving
- Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.
- Age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.
- And much more.
Note: classes are not held at FCC.
Weekend Dances
Foothills Commlunity Center holds weekend dances throughout the year featuring live bands. Admission is at the door: $7 members, $10 non-members. Please call our office with questions or to volunteer. Check our calendar for the latest schedule.
Fundraisers & Special Events
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Senior Singers Performances
Our Senior Singers perform at local senior living communities and other venues throughout the year. Their performance schedule is on our calendar. |
Holiday Gift Fair
Our annual Holiday Gift Fair takes place the 2nd Saturday of November at both Foothills Community Center and Foothills Middle School. It also marks the opening of our thrift store's Christmas Cottage. This is our biggest fundraiser for the Community Center. |
Counseling
AARP Fraud Network
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has many great resources and information on fraud prevention (including tax related) and protection. Visit them online at www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline or contact their helpline at 877-908-3360.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has many great resources and information on fraud prevention (including tax related) and protection. Visit them online at www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline or contact their helpline at 877-908-3360.
Volunteer Attorney Services
Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services. Low-income seniors can receive free civil legal help from local attorneys. Call 509-663-2778 to find out if you are eligible for free help. Free civil legal services include drafting and updating of wills, powers of attorney, divorce, nonparental custody, bankruptcy, eviction prevention, consumer issues, estate, employment, benefits issues, etc. If we can’t help we’ll do our best to connect you with someone who can.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Messages will be returned. Se habla Español. Senior will clinic takes place monthly, by appointment only.
Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services. Low-income seniors can receive free civil legal help from local attorneys. Call 509-663-2778 to find out if you are eligible for free help. Free civil legal services include drafting and updating of wills, powers of attorney, divorce, nonparental custody, bankruptcy, eviction prevention, consumer issues, estate, employment, benefits issues, etc. If we can’t help we’ll do our best to connect you with someone who can.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Messages will be returned. Se habla Español. Senior will clinic takes place monthly, by appointment only.
SHIBA Counseling
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers are on hand to help answer any questions you have about Medicare insurance. They provide free, unbiased and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices. Contact them at 1-888-452-0731, www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers are on hand to help answer any questions you have about Medicare insurance. They provide free, unbiased and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices. Contact them at 1-888-452-0731, www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba.
Support Groups
Please note that most of these support groups meet elsewhere than Foothills Communityer.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00-11:30am
Foothills Community Center 1312 Maple St., Wenatchee
For more info contact Aging & Adult Care at 509-886-0700
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00-11:30am
Foothills Community Center 1312 Maple St., Wenatchee
For more info contact Aging & Adult Care at 509-886-0700
Building Bridges Changing Lives
A dementia support group for caregivers, family and friends of a loved one in the midst of their dementia journey.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30am
Blossom Valley Assisted Living
1701 Orchard Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more info, contact Courtney Benson at 509-667-0990 or [email protected].
A dementia support group for caregivers, family and friends of a loved one in the midst of their dementia journey.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30am
Blossom Valley Assisted Living
1701 Orchard Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more info, contact Courtney Benson at 509-667-0990 or [email protected].
Cancer Support Groups
CONFLUENCE HEALTH
Start Date: Beginning next group cycle on April 10th at 1:15pm
This group meets twice a month:
Confluence Health: Miller Street Complex Sleep Center
1000 N. Miller St, Wenatchee, WA. 98801
For more information or to register contact Kelly Nash, MSW, CSWA, LICSWA, at: 509-664-4868 ext: 68411 or by email at [email protected]
CONFLUENCE HEALTH
Start Date: Beginning next group cycle on April 10th at 1:15pm
This group meets twice a month:
- 2nd Monday of the month at 1:15pm to 2:30pm
- 4th Thursday of the month at 8:00am to 9:00am
Confluence Health: Miller Street Complex Sleep Center
1000 N. Miller St, Wenatchee, WA. 98801
For more information or to register contact Kelly Nash, MSW, CSWA, LICSWA, at: 509-664-4868 ext: 68411 or by email at [email protected]
Family Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:00pm
Aging & Adult Care, 270 9th St NE, Suite 100, East Wenatchee
For more info contact Aging & Adult Care at 509-886-0700 ext. 225.
2nd Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:00pm
Aging & Adult Care, 270 9th St NE, Suite 100, East Wenatchee
For more info contact Aging & Adult Care at 509-886-0700 ext. 225.
Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts Support Group
1st Monday of the month from 11:30am-1:00pm
Aging & Adult Care, 270 9th St NE, Suite 100, East Wenatchee
Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts is inviting heart patients and their families in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties to attend chapter meetings.Contact Gracie Helm 509- 293-1603 or Ann Deide 509-679-8181 at for more information.
1st Monday of the month from 11:30am-1:00pm
Aging & Adult Care, 270 9th St NE, Suite 100, East Wenatchee
Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts is inviting heart patients and their families in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties to attend chapter meetings.Contact Gracie Helm 509- 293-1603 or Ann Deide 509-679-8181 at for more information.
Grief Support Group
Sessions are offered several times per year. Call to find out when the next one is scheduled.
Sage Hills Free Methodist Church, 1601 Fifth Street, Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 662-1502.
Sessions are offered several times per year. Call to find out when the next one is scheduled.
Sage Hills Free Methodist Church, 1601 Fifth Street, Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 662-1502.
Lymphoma/Leukemia Support Group
3rd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm
Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave., Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 888-9933.
3rd Thursday of every month from 2-4pm
Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave., Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 888-9933.
NAMI Support Group
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
3rd Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. -8 p.m.
FCC Suite B. Visitors are welcome.
For more info, contact Charlene at 509-679-6966.
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
3rd Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. -8 p.m.
FCC Suite B. Visitors are welcome.
For more info, contact Charlene at 509-679-6966.
Ostomy Support Group
Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Groups are held four times/year.
Central Washington Hospital, 1201 S. Miller St., Wenatchee
(Conference rooms in basement of main building near Rehab Dept).
For more information, call Mary Brandt (509) 888-9933.
Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Groups are held four times/year.
Central Washington Hospital, 1201 S. Miller St., Wenatchee
(Conference rooms in basement of main building near Rehab Dept).
For more information, call Mary Brandt (509) 888-9933.
Parkinson’s Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am
Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave., Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 888-9933.
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am
Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave., Wenatchee
For more information, call (509) 888-9933.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.
Springwater Insurance, 1108 Springwater Ave., Wenatchee
Both men & women are invited to come and share and gain valuable information about prostate cancer. This is an open discussion and topics include types of treatments, guest speakers and other information. Contact Blake Gregory at (509) 860-5710 or John Shull at (509) 679-8121 to learn more about joining the group.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.
Springwater Insurance, 1108 Springwater Ave., Wenatchee
Both men & women are invited to come and share and gain valuable information about prostate cancer. This is an open discussion and topics include types of treatments, guest speakers and other information. Contact Blake Gregory at (509) 860-5710 or John Shull at (509) 679-8121 to learn more about joining the group.
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
4th Monday of each month, 4:00-5:00pm
Confluence Health Sleep/Spine Clinic
1000 N Miller Street (Conference Room)
Contact: Sophie Gresh, [email protected]
4th Monday of each month, 4:00-5:00pm
Confluence Health Sleep/Spine Clinic
1000 N Miller Street (Conference Room)
Contact: Sophie Gresh, [email protected]
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
When: Wednesdays
Weigh In: 8:30am - 9:30am | Meeting: 9:30am - 10:30am
Where: 690 Baker Ave. (Basement), East Wenatchee.
Cost: free, open to the public
Questions? Call (509) 670-6080.
When: Wednesdays
Weigh In: 8:30am - 9:30am | Meeting: 9:30am - 10:30am
Where: 690 Baker Ave. (Basement), East Wenatchee.
Cost: free, open to the public
Questions? Call (509) 670-6080.
Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center
509-888-0957, www.wvdrc.org, [email protected]
Mediation is a process where the people in dispute meet with mediators, who guide them through a structured, voluntary, and confidential process to resolve their conflicts. Mediators are unbiased, impartial third parties who provide a safe, neutral environment and promote effective communication. They assist the parties in reaching their own mutually agreeable solution.
The Dispute Resolution Center generally handles the following types of cases:
509-888-0957, www.wvdrc.org, [email protected]
Mediation is a process where the people in dispute meet with mediators, who guide them through a structured, voluntary, and confidential process to resolve their conflicts. Mediators are unbiased, impartial third parties who provide a safe, neutral environment and promote effective communication. They assist the parties in reaching their own mutually agreeable solution.
The Dispute Resolution Center generally handles the following types of cases:
- Marriage Dissolution (Divorce)
- Parenting Plans & Revisions
- Partnership dissolution (business or personal)
- Family/Relational improvement
- Parent/Child disputes
- Senior citizen issues
- Small claims court cases
- Neighborhood disagreements, civil complaints
- Landlord/Tenant disputes
- Consumer/Business disputes
- Government/Citizen disputes
Housing Assistance
Housing Authority of Chelan County & the City of Wenatchee
1555 South Methow
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more information, call (509) 663-7421 for visit ccwha.com.
1555 South Methow
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more information, call (509) 663-7421 for visit ccwha.com.
Lodging for Out of Town Cancer Patients
(receiving chemo and radiation)
Kings Orchard Church of Christ
1610 Orchard Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Monday – Friday (Year-round)
For more information, call (509) 664-6964.
Our House (operated by Cancer Care of NCW)
1708 Castlerock Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more information, call (509) 663-6964
(receiving chemo and radiation)
Kings Orchard Church of Christ
1610 Orchard Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Monday – Friday (Year-round)
For more information, call (509) 664-6964.
Our House (operated by Cancer Care of NCW)
1708 Castlerock Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
For more information, call (509) 663-6964
Rent Assistance
Serve Wenatchee
12 Orondo Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-4673
A faith-based, Christian organization committed to helping individuals and families in need of support through a compassionate, prayerful, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Partnering with local churches, community minded business, and caring individuals, they prioritize providing resources to keep families in their homes to prevent and reduce homelessness in the Wenatchee Valley.
Serve Wenatchee
12 Orondo Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-4673
A faith-based, Christian organization committed to helping individuals and families in need of support through a compassionate, prayerful, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Partnering with local churches, community minded business, and caring individuals, they prioritize providing resources to keep families in their homes to prevent and reduce homelessness in the Wenatchee Valley.
