Learn about the cross-cultural senior program

In March 2023, Indian American Community Services (IACS), in partnership with the City of Sammamish, opened the doors of Beaver Lake Lodge to welcome local seniors to the city’s first cross-cultural senior program.

The goal was to reduce isolation and promote connections within our diverse senior community through year-round programming offered three days per week. In the time since, the program has thrived and continues to effectively address social connections, health and wellness, and provide access to resources and support services for caregivers and seniors. 

The cross-cultural senior program serves over 200 local seniors per week. Each operating day starts with a round of hot beverages and cookies while the seniors mingle and settle in, followed by a wellness activity such as gentle movement dance, tai chi, or yoga. During the activity hour, seniors enjoy interacting over activities like knitting, crochet, card/board games, and meditative art. Nutritious lunches are served every afternoon featuring a rotating menu of cuisines.  

Seniors hear about relevant health topics from nurse practitioners or physicians who provide valuable tips about maintaining their health. The program also offers discussions around topics such as access to health insurance, transportation, gardening, and more.  

The Sammamish Cross-Cultural Seniors Program is a collaborative effort sponsored by the City of Sammamish and operated by the Indian American Community Services. This program enables seniors 55+ to connect and celebrate at Beaver Lake Lodge on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please email  Seniorcoord@iaww.org or call: (253) 235-9989 (ext-3).