North Bellevue Community Center
The North Bellevue Community Center (contact information in right column) works in conjunction with senior members of the community to maintain their independence, health and sense of self-worth by providing support, referrals, activities and learning opportunities. Additionally, there are a multitude of services offered for youth and adults of all ages, offered weekends and evenings.
This center is the major focal point for a comprehensive array of senior programs and services. Programs offered include cultural and performing arts, heath and wellness, human services, drop-in activities, socialization, information and referral and trips and outings.
Community Dining (Senior Lunch Program) - Adults 65 and older can enjoy a delicious hot lunch every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation of $3 at the North Bellevue Community Center. Lunches are sponsored and prepared by Catholic Community Services staff and community center volunteers. Special events such as Thanksgiving and other holiday lunches require pre-registration.
Driving Directions - From State Route 520, take the 148th Avenue Northeast exit north. Go past intersection at Northeast 40th Street and turn left into parking lot. Building is set back from the street.
Personal Benefits
- Ensures a full and meaningful life
- Recreation is essential to stress management
- Helps to develop self-esteem and positive image
- Promotes self-satisfaction and self-confidence
- Improves quality of life
- Affirms dignity and self-worth
- Helps maintain independence
- Provides opportunities for continued contribution to community
Social Benefits
- Helps to build strong communities
- Reduces alienation and loneliness
- Reduces anti-social behaviors
- Promotes ethnic and cultural harmony
- Provides unique connection between generations
- Enhances community involvement and sense of belonging to community
Economic Benefits
- Helps to maintain healthy lifestyles and avoids hospitalizations and early entry to nursing homes.
- Helps to keep seniors independent and productive
Environmental Benefits
- Environmental education promotes protection and rehabilitation of green ways
- Seniors have a supportive, personal commitment to parks and open spaces.
Facility Rental
Volunteers
Staff
NOTICE: If the Bellevue School District is closed due to inclement weather, all Parks registered classes and programs are cancelled. However, select facilities may be open for drop-in activities at a modified level. Please call the facility or program area for additional information and weekend program information.