The Village Name Unveiling & Open House
We are excited to invite you to a special Name Unveiling & Open House at The Mustard Seed Village.
Join us as we reveal the names of each home and celebrate the future of our community. Come enjoy refreshments, tour The Village, and meet the team who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to elders on the Key Peninsula.
We look forward to sharing this milestone with you!
Saturday, April 26th at 1:00pm.
Volunteer Interest Event
Join us at our next volunteer interest gathering to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community! Whether you have a few hours a week or want to help now and then, there’s a place for you at The Mustard Seed Project.
Volunteers help with:
- Social activities
- Yard care.
- Driving
- The Mustard Seed Cafe
- Meal delivery
- Visiting with Village elders
…and much more!
Help us build a more elder-friendly Key Peninsula! We can’t wait to meet you.
Thursday, April 10th at 3:30pm.
Decorative Wood Painting Class
Come paint a beautiful wood sign to display in your home, on your door, or porch.
Choose your own design!
All supplies and hands-on assistance provided. Hundreds of colors to choose from to customize your sign.
Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00pm. $15/person. Call or email to reserve your spot
253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org
Ukrainian Egg Painting
Students will learn the basic techniques of egg decorating including the cleaning and preparation of goose eggs, writing with wax and then the dyeing process. We will be using tools like the Kistka (for wax writing), pin heads or dotting tools, and then finally the big reveal after cleaning wax off the eggs, final touches, and the optional addition of a hanger or varnish.
Saturday, April 12th, 1pm-4pm
$15/per person. Call or email to reserve your spot, space is limited.
253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org
Cribbage Club
Join us for Cribbage Club! All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Every first and third Wednesday monthly, 2pm-4pm
Come play or learn. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
Connection & Support
The Low Vision and Macular Degeneration Support Group will now be on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00pm. This time change will allow people to ride our free shuttle to the Crandall Center if they wish to attend the support group. You can ride the shuttle directly from your home to our center. Call 253-884-2216 to reserve your spot.
The Caregiver Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 2:00pm. This is a safe place for unpaid caregivers, their families, and friends to exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions, talk through challenges and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns.
Life After Loss- Grief Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month at 12:00pm. This supportive group offers a safe and compassionate space for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one.
- Share your feelings openly and honestly: In a confidential setting, you can express your emotions without judgment.
- Find comfort and support: Connect with others who understand the complexities of grief and offer a listening ear.
- Reduce feelings of isolation: Discover that you are not alone in your journey.
Low Vision & Macular Degeneration Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00pm. This group focuses on experiences related to low vision and/or age-related macular degeneration. Conversations will center around loss of sight, fear of the unknown, indifference by others, public ignorance, depression, prohibitive costs, and so much more.
Beginning Guitar Class
Join Instructor Jerry Nebel for an eight-week beginner guitar class. $15 per class, or $75 for the whole series.
Starting April 30th
Weeks 1 and 2 Wednesdays 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Weeks 3-7 Mondays 2:30pm to 3:00pm and Wednesdays 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Week 8 Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Call or email to reserve your spot, 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org
Caregiver Academy
The second session of Caregiver Academy will begin April 22nd!
At the end of the six-week program, participants will have all the required hours and training to become a Certified Home Care Aide. The instructors will help schedule the final exam that is done off-site. Upon successful completion of the exam, the Mustard Seed Project will reimburse participants for the exam fee.
The spring session of the Caregiver Academy will be shorter days, 10am-2pm, which can accommodate individuals who may have children in school or other responsibilities.
Interested? Call or email to register, space is limited. 253-884-9814, programs@themustardseedproject.org.
Thank you, The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor and Homewatch CareGivers for your partnership and sponsorship of this program.
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