Senior Advisory Commission
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to help improve and enrich the health and wellbeing for senior citizens quality of life. Make safe and affordable recommendations for seniors to age in their home. Create partnerships for affordable and reliable transportation. Educate and communicate programs and services available to seniors. Partner with the community for affordable rent, activities and, memberships.
Responsibilities
The Senior Advisory Commission advises the City Council on policies, community engagement, and delivery of senior citizen programs and to provide outreach to the community. The commission shall identify issues related to senior citizens in the community by working with the residents, service providers, the mayor's office, and city staff.
Membership
The membership of the Senior Advisory Commission are appointed by the City Council and consists of up to nine members and three alternate members.
Committee Members
- Catherine North
- Cheryl Volheim
- Debbie Harvey, Chair
- Frank Field
- Hope Elder
- Kevin King
- Kenneth Pratt
- Lana Bostic, Vice Chair
- Margaret Lippert
- Sue Ellebrecht
Meetings
- 3rd Wednesday, every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept., Nov)
- 2PM
- Meeting Location:
City Hall
2nd Floor, Hylebos Conference Room
33325 8th Ave South
Federal Way, WA 98003
- Current and past meeting packets and agendas
For information about local senior activity programs click on the links below:
RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Covid Vaccine Locations - WA State Health Dept. Find Your Phase WA
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Expense Assistance - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov
SENIOR RESOURCES
UPDATED: Senior Resource Guide for the Greater Federal Way
Retirement Connections Puget Sound Resources
https://retirementconnection.com/puget-sound-resources
Senior Citizens/Disabled Comcast Cable Rate Discount
Senior Citizens/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
King County Property Tax for more information please click https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/TaxRelief.aspx
City of Federal Way Utility Tax Rebate
(Jan 01, 2021-April 30,2021) https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1505
Dental Care - This free resource highlights the steps to maintaining your natural smile as you age, common dental health issues, paying for dental care, and more.
https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/aging-dental-health/
Eye Care - This free resource highlights the importance of eye care for aging adults, treatment options for age-related vision problems, and more.
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/seniors-vision-guide/
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/cataract-surgery/
Discounts
Senior Discounts and Savings
https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/senior-discounts/
*deals vary by location.
Transportation
- Find a Ride - https://findaride.org/ 425-943-6760, Ext. 2
- Hopelink - https://www.hopelink.org/need-help/transportation 425-943-6760
- Getting Around Federal Way - hopelink guide 425-943-67760
- Hyde Shuttle - https://soundgenerations.org/get-help/transportation/hyde-shuttle/ 206-727-6262
- Volunteer Transportation - https://soundgenerations.org/get-help/transportation/volunteer-transportation/ 206-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815
