Please stay home if you're feeling ill, regardless of a negative COVID test. It could be a cold, flu, or RSV to which older people are also vulnerable and our group has many Seniors. Even if it's "just a cold", we'd rather not catch it! Thanks for taking care of each other.
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Ad Hoc Friday, July 24: Bonsai Garden at 4pm
2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98001
From staff at the Garden in an invitation email to us: In July, we’ll be keeping the Museum open late on Friday evenings until 7 PM. From about 4–7 PM, the grounds are filled with this incredible, soft evening light—it transforms the bonsai in a way that feels almost magical and makes for a really unique painting experience.
2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98001
From staff at the Garden in an invitation email to us: In July, we’ll be keeping the Museum open late on Friday evenings until 7 PM. From about 4–7 PM, the grounds are filled with this incredible, soft evening light—it transforms the bonsai in a way that feels almost magical and makes for a really unique painting experience.
We would love to invite you to come paint onsite during any of these evenings. It’s meant to be a relaxed, inspiring environment for artists to engage with the trees and the space in their own way. We’re also planning to incorporate a one-hour wellness offering each Friday, creating an even more restorative and creative atmosphere throughout the evening.
Meet at 4pm outside the garden entrance. Entrance is free but donations are welcome.
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First Saturday, August 1: Stadium High School
111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Meet at 10 am at the front of the school.
We'll also be saying good-bye to Jen.
Light rail to Stadium District station (across from Stadium Thriftway). Walk
North-ish on N. 1st St to the school, crossing St. Helens Ave
There is parking on nearby residential streets though a walk of 2-3 blocks might be required. There are no public toilets.
Light rail to Stadium District station (across from Stadium Thriftway). Walk
North-ish on N. 1st St to the school, crossing St. Helens Ave
There is parking on nearby residential streets though a walk of 2-3 blocks might be required. There are no public toilets.
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Second Thursday, August 13: Rosedale Gardens
7311 Rosedale Street NW, Gig Harbor 98335
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| Rosedale Gardens upper entrance |
Please park in the upper lot in order to save customer parking. You are welcome to off load your gear near the gift shop if needed.
Meet
at 10:00 am near the gift shop. Rosedale Gardens has beautifully
landscaped grounds, covered areas, open areas, walking paths, a gift
shop, plants, pottery and sculptures.
Public restrooms are available.
Third Wednesday, Aug 19: Hanwoori Korean Garden
550 SW Campus Dr, Federal Way, WA 98023
Change of time: meet at 11 am in the adjacent parking lot. USk Seattle is also invited. There are porta potties on site.
Change of time: meet at 11 am in the adjacent parking lot. USk Seattle is also invited. There are porta potties on site.
“Hanwoori,” means “We are one.” More info found on Federal Way's page: This is a Korean Pavilion (์ ์ / jeongja) with painted eaves (dancheong). Rather than a yin yang this is a Taegeuk Symbol (ํ๊ทน) which represents harmony and balance and is central to the Korean flag and identity.
Departing from the garden area is the Panther Lake Trail.
