 February 24, 2023
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Step into the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, and you’ll immediately see why it’s the center of activities for our residents 50 and older. Center staff and community partners are dedicated to offering thoughtful programming and services to promote positive aging.
Let’s Go Renton!, our recreation division’s programming guide, has nine pages of activities from now through April. Offerings include:
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General interest classes: Preventing Identity Theft (March 1) and Choosing a Financial Caregiver (April 5)
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Wellness classes: Decompress from Stress (March 14) and Seasonal Allergies (April 11)
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Arts: Drawing with Graphite/Colored Pencil (Feb. 23-March 30)
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Dance & Fitness: Line Dancing, Belly Dancing, Yoga, Meditation
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Fitness: Exercise Classes, Tai Chi-Yang, Strength & Balance
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Events: Spring Luncheon (April 7)
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Day Trips: Harbor History Museum & Lunch at Tides Tavern (March 15); Jack’s BBQ in Algona (March 28), Mama Stortini’s (April 11); Rhododendron Botanical Garden & Lunch at Black Bear Diner (April 25)
In addition to these special events, the center serves a delicious and nutritious lunch prepared by Sound Generations on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $4 for 60+, $10 for those under 60 years of age.
Each weekday there’s a different free activity, ranging from bridge to beach volleyball to wood carving. In addition, there are free blood pressure checks on Thursdays, discussions on hearing loss, and a widowed support group. The center also hosts a free grocery cart in the lobby on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free produce, ready-to-eat foods, and more are available while supplies last.
Research shows older adults who participate in senior center programs can learn to manage and delay the onset of chronic disease and experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, and economic well-being.
The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center aligns with Renton's age-friendly city status by providing a warm, welcoming place where Renton seniors can enjoy each other's company while staying active and engaged with their community. Please take advantage of all they offer.
 Rainier Avenue S Phase IV open house
Phase IV of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project will begin this spring.
If you’re interested in learning more about the project, attend the “Meet the Contractor” event on Wednesday, March 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Commons at Renton High School (400 S 2nd St., 98057). The project team is holding an open house to discuss the construction schedule and work activities. They’ll also answer any questions you may have about construction impacts.
Project information can also be found on the city’s website. The page includes a link to sign up for a project newsletter. In addition, questions and comments can be directed to a project hotline, 425-224-2446, or info@rainierconstruction.org.
If you live, work, or own a business on Rainier Avenue S, please take our pre-construction survey. This survey will help us understand how you use the Rainier Avenue corridor.
Phase IV work will extend from S 3rd St. to NW 3rd Pl and create a safe, accessible, vibrant pedestrian environment. The improvements will enhance overall traffic operations through the corridor, help reduce collisions, and improve non-motorized and transit-based travel.
Improvements include:
- Extending southbound Bus Access and Transit Lane (BAT) from S 2nd St to S 3rd St
- Installing pedestrian-activated signals at SW Victoria St and NW 3rd Pl.
- Widening sidewalks, planting new streetscaping and improving street lighting
- Larger landscaped lane buffers and traffic medians
- Modifying intersections at S 2nd St & S 3rd St to accommodate future 2-way traffic
In addition to improvements on Rainier Ave S, crews will build a new segment of the Lake Washington Loop for people walking and biking north of Airport Way.
Construction will continue into mid-2025.
 Check out these weekend activities
Looking for weekend activities and entertainment? Here are three events in Renton that deserve your attention:
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m., Renton Park Run, Cedar River Trailhead at I-405 (GPS coordinates: 47.4802N, -122.199W). This free event is open to all. Register once and bring your barcode to be timed.
Saturday, Feb. 25, StoryBook Theatre presents 3 Pigs at Carco Theatre (1717 Maple Valley Hwy). The story centers on three sisters, Sweet Pea, Calla Lily, and Petunia Blossom, who run away from home and their troubles in building their new homes. The theme is “Team Building.” Showtimes are 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Sunday, Feb. 26, Celebrating Black Makers and Creatives, a showcase of local Black artists and musicians at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Southport, from 4-7 p.m. The special guest is Black winemaker George Brown of Alexis George Wines - sample his wines, beer from Metier Brewing, and food from Hyatt’s Sip Lounge. General admission tickets are $60.
 River Rock Grill expands hours
River Rock Grill at Maplewood Golf Course (4050 Maple Valley Highway) is now open for breakfast from Thursday through Sunday. Restaurant hours are Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Black History Month
Feb. 27 – Free Community Grocery Store, St. Matthews Church (1700 Edmonds Ave NE), Mondays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Sustainable Renton.
Feb. 28 – Deadline for adding tiles to the Wall of Honor at Veterans Memorial Park.
March 1 – Free Museum Day, Renton History Museum (235 Mill Ave. S), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
March 19 – Music Sings, Music Dances, Renton City Concert Band, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (400 S. Second St.), 2 – 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 (adults), $7 (Students & 50+ Seniors). Tickets can be purchased at Renton Community Center, Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, and at the door on the day of the performance.
March 21 - Mayor’s State of the City Address, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (400 S. Second St.), 6 p.m. Reserve free tickets.
April 2 – Renton Downtown Dragon Pub Crawl, Rain City Market (700 S. 3rd St.), 1 – 4 p.m. Visit multiple stops with samples and specials downtown. The ticket includes a commemorative cup and taste or drink specials. Tickets are $20 and will increase to $25 on March 1.
April 5 – Free Museum Day, Renton History Museum (235 Mill Ave. S), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 15 – Shredathon and Rx Prescription Drug Take Back, Renton Memorial Stadium (405 Logan Ave. N), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 15 – Dragon Dash 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk, 10 a.m. Open to competitive and fun runners, walkers, and families. Start downtown at Erasmus (826 S 3rd St.) and end at Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Early bird registration is open. Cost: $28 for 5K; $38 for 10K. Register before April 7 and receive a long-sleeved t-shirt.
May 13 – Metal & Styrofoam Recycling, Renton Technical College Parking Lot, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Non-perishable food items collected for distribution to Renton-area food banks.
June 10 – Mattress, Box Spring, Cardboard, Styrofoam & Tire Recycling, Renton Technical College Parking Lot, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Non-perishable food items collected for distribution to Renton-area food banks
Sept. 9 – Styrofoam & Document Shred Recycling, Renton Technical College Parking Lot, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Non-perishable food items collected for distribution to Renton-area food banks.
 In other news this week
A recap of the news posted on the city’s social media accounts. You can find us (@cityofrenton) on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Renton residents can also find us on Nextdoor.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Arts in Renton
City Council (agendas, documents, and meeting video)
Parks Projects (Arnold, Coulon, Kiwanis)
Pet Microchipping (free for Renton residents)
Rainier Avenue S Phase IV construction project
Recreation Guide (current classes, activities, leagues & events for January to April)
Report issues via Renton Responds
Traffic Projects (information on impact projects)
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