Welcome!

The Ballard Northwest Senior Center (BNWSC) extends a very warm welcome to you. We are located in the Ballard area of Seattle about one block north of the Hiram Chittenden Ballard Locks at 5429 32nd NW Seattle, WA. 98107. We are “the friendly center,” where all are warmly welcomed.

BNWSC was founded in October of 1973, created by senior citizens of Ballard, Magnolia and the surrounding areas to enhance the lives of local seniors by providing vital programs. We have been affiliated with Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services) since the beginning.

Since then, our services and programs have continued to evolve and adapt to meet today’s needs of the 50+ community. We now offer fitness, art and cultural programs, board and card game groups and trips to fun and interesting places. We also provide health and other professional services, social work programs and technical assistance with all your gadgets.

Our aim is to provide for the physical and mental well-being of those over 50 – connecting lives and promoting independence. We are a 501c3 agency. The center has served the 50-plus community and their families in the Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne for over 50 years.

Mission

Ballard Northwest Senior Center’s Mission is to promote the emotional, social and physical well-being of older adults.

Our Values

We embrace and celebrate all cultures and identities.
We deliver services in a manner that is strength-based and senior-focused.
We strive to achieve equitable outcomes.
We are accountable to the seniors and the communities that we serve.

Cultural Competence Statement

The Center embraces the belief that cultural, social and other differences should be respected and celebrated. We all are responsible for providing and supporting a culturally competent environment that will enrich our interactions with each other and our products and services.

Anti Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Sound Generations and the Ballard NW Senior Center not to discriminate on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sensory, physical or mental handicap, political ideology or sexual orientation in employment or the applications for employment or in the administration or delivery of services or any other benefits. On request, people with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations.