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Welcome! - 1Featured Event - 2NEST Works -2Volunteers Wanted - 3Board Matters - 3Winter Calendar - 4Life Passages - 6Last Chirps - 6

Happy NESTiversary!

Winter Edition

Seattle celebrates Neighbor Appreciation Day at the very same time that we’re celebrating our 4th membership anniversary. How perfect is that?! Anniversaries are a sweet intersection of past and future. I hope to see you at our first-ever Annual Meeting, this Saturday, January 30th, where we will be planning for 2016. It’s a perfect time for you and your neighbors to put new ideas into action together. And now, enjoy reading about Donna’s and Barbara’s earliest recollections of NEST.

February 2016

Thanks to you, NEST is one of the most engaged villages nationally. Our monthly calendar? Each event and activity is organized by members and volunteers. NEST has a place for everyone!

Looking forward to seeing you this month,

“The day we signed up with NEST was a ‘snow day’ in Seattle. Just about everything was shut down, but Judy braved the storm and arrived at our doorstep. My husband, Floyd, and I had a great visit and signed up. We liked the idea of neighbors getting together.

“My primary NEST activity now is the Wednesday morning Magnu-son Park walk. I wouldn’t miss it unless I was sick. We walk through the marsh or along the lake shore, observing nature and the changes we’ve seen since the last Wednes-day together.” - Donna Kostka, Founding Member

“I remember the NEST early days were exciting because we had few models for how a village should work. Every week brought a new milestone and more reasons to celebrate.

“Today, as an office volunteer, I love to see how quickly and cheerfully members’ requests are filled. Both the membership and the volunteer rolls have grown tremendously since we began. Trying to wedge another new member file into the

file drawer gives me a lift. To paraphrase Russell Wilson - Go NEST!” - Barbara Garrett, Founding Volunteer

Donna (center) enjoying Lake Washington with Walking Group

leader Kerry and volunteer Patty.

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NEST Works with EASE*What’s possible with NEST? Almost anything! A few things that happened last month....• Member Mifa moved to Seattle from the USSR 25 years ago, and volunteer Mary has been

studying Russian for most of her life. When Mary went to visit Mifa on her birthday with a few Russian treats, Mifa surprised her with a whole spread including Smoked Tongue in Beef Gel from the Russian store. Mary says, “45 years of Russian study, and I never ran across tongue before. It is way good.”

• Donna just made the switch from a PC to a Mac computer. Kate has been visiting with Donna a few times a month to teach her the ins and outs of her new system. With tax season on the horizon they’ve been learning new programs. Now, not only does Donna have a system for tracking her budget, she’s gotten her address books organized, too.

• Robin and Wayne’s 25-year-old dishwasher broke down right before her family vacation (and just a week after she joined NEST)! She wasn’t sure if anyone would be able to repair her machine and worried she might need a new one. Luckily our newest trusted vendor Nick Rubio was able to fix Robin’s dishwasher AND her flukey cooktop all before she had to leave town.

Want to get involved? Click the icons below to learn more:

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*E.A.S.E. stands for Empowerment, Affinity, Support, and Enrichment

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Board Matters News from the NEST Board of Directors

Join the NEST Board of Directors! we are currently seeking enthusiastic, respon-sible and collaborative individuals who are eager to ensure that NEST continues to

be a vibrant community organization. We are particularly seeking people with a back-ground in human resources. If you or some-one you know may be interested in joining the NEST Board, please contact the NEST office at (206) 525-6378 or info@nestseattle.org. You can review current board members here. Thanks! -Marilyn Spotswood, Board President

Your Groceries Support NESTPurchase a $25 PCC scrip card from NEST to use whenever you shop at PCC, and PCC will donate 5% of your purchases to NEST at no extra charge to you. Scrip cards work just like gift cards, and can be refilled online or in stores. We raised $654 through scrip cards in 2015.... Can we break $1,000 in 2016??Contact NEST to learn more: (206) 525-6378 or info@nestseattle.org

Volunteers Wanted!Do you have a skill or talent to share with NEST? Click the icons below to sign up online, call or email the NEST office, or talk in person at our January 30th Community Meeting.

Event Support Team Members who like to create

sophisticated events by scouting locations, coordinating decorations, securing guest speakers, and setting up spaces.

Member Support Team Members ensure members

with specialized situations can continue living well by assessing needs, marshaling resources, and putting solutions in place.

Ambassadors welcome new members and

volunteers by educating them on how NEST works and getting new people involved in NEST events and activities.

Drivers take members to the grocery

store, on appointments and on other errands. We’re especially seeking volunteers who are able to transport people using wheelchairs.

Handy People who are skilled at minor carpentry and

repairs such as installing handrails, repairing fences, hanging shelves and otherwise helping around the house.

Member Service Volunteers help 1-2 mornings

a week in the NEST office coordinating volunteer and vendor services, answering phones, and keeping our database updated.

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Connect with NEST!Call or email (206) 525-6378 or info@nestseattle.orgOn the web at nestseattle.orgStop by 5751 33rd Avenue NE

Upcoming Community EventsAll-NEST Community MeetingSaturday, January 30th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.You’re invited to our first annual community meeting! Join us at 10:30 for pancakes and coffe. The program begins at 11:00. This is the place to share your ideas for 2016 - from knitting groups to music sessions to museum tours - and connect with others who want to do the same things. Bring your ideas, questions, and friends! Join us at Faith Lutheran Church, 8208 18th Avenue NE. Please RSVP to the NEST office. Free and open to the NEST community.

Winter Tuesday: Charitable GivingTuesday, February 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for seminar and soup - NEST Style. Break bread and learn with your neighbors from the financial experts in a warm, friendly environment. Your estate plan creates a legacy for family, friends and the world. Discover why many people include gifts in their financial plans at this new workshop. Kevin Peterson and Laurie Adams of Eagle Strategies LLC join Greg Russell, found-ing partner of Peterson Russell Kelly, to explore the various motivations and methods behind charitable giving, including tax benefits, teaching values and strengthening non-profits. Join us at the Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41st Street. Free and open to the public.

Co-sponsored by NEST and Eagle Strategies LLC advisors Laurie Adams and Kevin Peterson

February NESTcafé: Fraud PreventionMonday, February 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Feeling suspicious of that phone call you just received? Mortgage consultant and fraud prevention expert John Harding will teach you how to recognize fraud and what you can do to protect yourself at February’s NESTcafé. Join us at the Magnuson Park Brig, 6344 NE 74th Street, room 406. Free and open to the public.

Stretch and Strengthen: Pilates Workshop for Beginners Tuesday, February 23rd from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Experience a low-impact, stress-reducing workout that will leave you standing taller. Nancy Mattheiss of Core Matters Pilates is offering a one-hour class focusing on on strength, streching and balance. Bring water and a mat or blanket to exercise on, and dress in clothes you can move in. Join us at One Life Community Church, 3524 NE 95th Street. Please RSVP to the NEST office by Monday, February 22nd. Free and open to the public.

Life Legacies: What Have You Received? What Might You Give?Wednesdays, March 9th through 30th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.In this provocative series, facilitator Joanne Horn of Second Half Connections will guide you through drawing, writing, and discussion as a way to explore what lies at the heart of who you are and what your gift to the future might be. Join us at the NEST office, 5751 33rd Avenue NE. Cost for 4-session class: NEST members $50, non-members $60. Space is limited! Contact NEST to register by February 29th.

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Ongoing Member Actvities (Open to NEST members & their guest)First Wednesdays - at Bengal TigerWednesday, February 3, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Join NEST friends on the first Wednesday of every month for lunch, dinner, or happy hour at one of our favorite neighborhood spots. This month we’re excited to partake in Bengal Tiger’s delicious lunch buffet. Bring a friend and join us at Bengal Tiger, 6509 Roosevelt Way NE Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 2nd.

February Potluck & NEST KlatschSunday, February 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.We have a lot to celebrate! February is Neighbor Appriciation month AND NEST’s 4th anniversary. Join friends and neighbors at HomeStreet Bank, 8200 35th Ave NE, for dinner and great conversation. Bring your friends a potluck dish to share.Ladies’ LunchFriday, February 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.The expert chefs at Ida Culver House Ravenna cook up a free lunch for the ladies of NEST on the third Friday of every month. Join in at the Ida Culver dining room, 2315 NE 65th Street. Lunch is limited to 10 people (members only). Rides provided. Please call the NEST office to register.

NEST Book Group Book Group is looking for new members to join and lead the group! Do you like biographies? Maybe some science fiction on your reading list? If you have ideas about what you’d like to read or see at a new Book Group, please join us for the January 30th NEST All-Community Meeting.

NEST Walking Group Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Take a walk with your neighbors. NEST Volunteer Kerry Rye leads this group on meditative, 45-minute walks through Magnuson Park. Be sure to bundle up for winter walks. This group meets in the parking lot off Lake Shore Drive NE. Please contact the NEST office to join.

Women’s GroupFridays, 10:30 a.m. to noonJulia Devin leads this group at the NEST office. Come enjoy a great space to connect with other members who are supporting a loved one who needs care. Please contact the NEST office to join.

Men’s GroupFridays, 10:30 a.m. to noonThe men of NEST get together for great conversation and coffee. Get to know a new friend or neighbor. This group is co-led by volunteer Bob Bingham and member Jimmy Larsen. Contact the NEST office to join.

Program CommitteeWednesday, February 10th, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Ever wonder how NESTcafés, First Wednesdays, and other programs happen? It’s all thanks to our member-run & organized NEST Program Committee. Program Committee would like to invite you to help plan future NEST events. It’s a great way to get involved with NEST, and it’s a lot of fun getting together to brainstorm new ways to engage our members, volunteers and the community. We want to hear your ideas too! Program Committee meets once a month at the NEST Office. For more information, please contact the NEST office.

First Wednesdays - at Standford’sWednesday, March 2nd, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Mark your calendar now for March’s First Wednesday! We’ll be having lunch at Standford’s, 401 NE Northgate Way. Bring your friends and your appetite! Please RSVP to the NEST office by Tuesday, March 1st.

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Would you ride in a driverless car? With self-driving cars in development from Google, Volvo and other major companies, the future of transportation could look very different, and the excitment is cross-generational. Millennials, Boomers and Traditionalists alike are all looking forward to the possibilities of a driverless future.

Life Passages A place to honor anniversaries, birthdays, and major life changes. Let us know about events you’d like to share with your neighbors! Here’s who we’re honoring this month:

New Members: NEST welcomes new Full Access members Julia, Eva, Donna, Robin, Wayne, Shailini, Jay and Marlene and new NEST Builders Patricia, Nancy, Ellen, Carol, Connie, Jim and Peg!

New Volunteers: NEST welcomes new volunteers Cooper, William, Margie, Sharon, Peju, Kiely, Michelle, Kareen, Sue, Carey and Jo Anne!

Member Birthdays: A very happy birthday to NEST members Ivaloe, Barbara, Alice, Genie, Sherill, John, Ron, Sharon, Rebekah and Patricia!

Last Chirps - Getting Around Town

Connect with NEST!Call or email (206) 525-6378 or info@nestseattle.orgOn the web at nestseattle.orgStop by 5751 33rd Avenue NE

Mary and Mary Kay enjoy cupcakes on Mary’s birthday

Adele and Ellen celebrate Adele’s birthday with a big bite of cake!

Bring joy to NEST members on their birthdays! Volunteer for Project Birthday and help celebrate members’ big days with a cupcake. Contact the NEST office to learn more!

Read the article in The Atlantic

Watch a demo of Google’s car on YouTube