Author: Rick Weir
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Halloween Fun at the Federal Way Senior Center
The Federal Way Senior Center embraced the spirit of Halloween this week with a festive celebration that brought members together for an afternoon of seasonal fun. Participants arrived dressed in a variety of creative costumes, adding color, laughter, and plenty of personality to the event. From classic Halloween characters to imaginative original outfits, everyone helped…
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A Guide for Families: Helping an Aging Parent Find Community and Support
Watching a parent grow older can bring a mix of emotions. You want your mother or father to remain independent, healthy, and happy, but you may also notice changes in their daily routines, social lives, or ability to manage everyday responsibilities. Perhaps your parent lives alone and seems increasingly isolated. Maybe they have stopped participating…
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Grocery Outlet Donates $7,000 to Support the Federal Way Senior Center & Food Bank
The Federal Way Senior Center & Food Bank is proud to announce that we received $7,000 through Grocery Outlet’s annual Independence from Hunger campaign. This generous contribution was made possible by the Federal Way Grocery Outlet store and the many community members who donated throughout July. Summer is a challenging time for families and seniors…
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Support Our Food Bank: Grocery Outlet Annual Food Drive!
We are thrilled to announce that the Dash Point Grocery Outlet (located across from Lakota Middle School) has chosen the Federal Way Senior Center and Food Bank as the beneficiary of their annual food drive this year! Our ultimate goal is to raise $15,000, which will be converted into store credit so we can purchase…
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Support Us on GiveBIG 2026!
Federal Way Senior Center GiveBIG donation. GiveBIG is Washington State’s annual day of giving, bringing individuals and communities together to invest in the nonprofits they love. Washington Gives This year’s event kicks off on April 28 and culminates in a 24-hour giving celebration on May 5, 2026. Washington Gives Your donation to the Federal Way…
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Federal Way gardener’s vision continues to bear fruit | Hometown Hero
A longtime Federal Way resident’s simple idea has blossomed into something much bigger than a garden. For nearly two decades, this community-driven space has provided fresh food, connection, and purpose for local seniors. Now, as its founder steps back, the future of the garden hangs in the balance—but not without hope. Read the full story…
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Why Social Connection Matters for Seniors (and How Our Center Helps)
Staying socially connected isn’t just “nice to have” for older adults—it’s essential for health, happiness, and independence. At the Federal Way Senior Center, we see every day how friendships, conversation, and shared activities can transform lives for seniors and veterans across South King and Pierce County. In this article, we’ll explain why social connection matters…
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Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank Spreads Joy at the Annual Santa Parade & Canned Food Drive
The Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank was proud to join South King Fire & Rescue once again for the beloved Santa Parade and Canned Food Drive! On a crisp December evening, our team rode along the parade route, waving to smiling families, collecting generous donations of non-perishable food, and reminding our community that the…
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Celebrating Our Director: A Legacy of Community Service
We are thrilled to share a wonderful feature article from the Federal Way Mirror spotlighting our esteemed Executive Director, Shelley Puariea. The article, titled “A helping community member: Shelley Puariea,” highlights her decades of dedicated service, from founding the EX3 teen center to her transformative work here at the Federal Way Senior Center, where she…
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Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September
Sue Thacker is Federal Way Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September 2025, for using her expertise as a former production manager to revolutionize the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Her implementation of efficiency, safety, and process management improvements has dramatically streamlined the operation, cutting the wait time for recipients from up to two hours to…