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Welcome to the Des Moines Activity Center

2045 S. 216th St.
Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone (206) 878-1642
Fax (206) 878-2260

The Des Moines Activity Center is a community focal point where older adults and their families come together for services and activities that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in and with the Center and the Des Moines community. We focus on service to ALL AGES in the community who have needs, issues, and interests with older adults. Classes offered by Des Moines Activity Center are for 50 and older with space for those younger than 50 on an availability basis. Our hours are Monday, 8am-8pm (May through September) , and Tuesday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Call the Center at (206) 878-1642 if you have questions or comments.

AARP Income Tax Assistance
Trained AARP volunteers provide assistance with preparing 2011 income tax returns. This program is designed for the low income. Appointments will begin on Tuesdays, February 7 through April 10th from 11am-3pm at Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th Street. 1040A forms only please. No real estate, rentals, or complicated tax returns will be accepted. To make an appointment please call Des Moines Activity Center, 206-878-1642.

INSTRUCTORS WANTED!   Des Moines Parks, Recreation and Senior Services is looking for instructors to teach morning, day and evening classes for the community.  Do you have a skill or talent to share??  Art, crafts, languages, cooking, do it yourself, etc.  For more information please call Sue Padden, Des Moines Activity Center, 206-870-6584 or email Spadden@desmoineswa.gov.

2012 Participation Cards
Everyone who participates at the Activity Center is asked to complete an annual Participation Card.  These cards help us attain funding from various agencies.  The higher the number of participants, the more stable our funding becomes.  This card also provides us with valuable emergency information. Cards are available at the Activity Center front desk or you download a copy and mail it in to: P.O. Box 98576, Des Moines, WA 98198.
THANK YOU!

2012 Activity Center Participation Card - English or Espanol

Low Income Assistance Links
The Des Moines Activity Center provides resources for all low income citizens of all ages.
Please visit the links below for more information on their services.

Washington Prescription Drug Program - WPDP
or call 1-800-913-4146 for more information.

Utilities and Transportation Commission - UTC
Call 1-888-333-WUTC (9882) for more information.

Washington Assistive Technology Foundation - www.watf.org
Phone: 206-328-5116

Sunday Dances
Slip on your dancing shoes and join us for dancing to live, big band music.  Dances are held on the 4th Sunday of the month from January through November, except in May, when the dances is the 3rd Sunday from 1-3:30pm.  Cost is $5 per person.  For more information call 206-878-1642.

 
 
 

Des Moines Activity Center publishes a quarterly newsletter detailing our programs and services.  Newsletters are available by subscription or by picking up copies at area businesses and city facilities. Contact the Activity Center if you would like to have the quarterly newsletter emailed to you at no charge!

 

Des Moines Parks & Recreation Guide
Winter 2012

 

Activity Center Quarterly Newsletter
January - March

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Elderly Safety Programs Link
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