Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store has been an integral part of the Edmonds community since 1969. Our primary goal is to raise funds for senior programs that address the health, wellness and recreational needs of our members. We provide a wide variety of donated merchandise, including clothing, housewares, paintings, arts & crafts, games and puzzles, books, CD/DVD/Audio Books, and much more at highly affordable prices.
Over 250 people will join us that day to raise funds for our vital programming. This third annual fashion show has grown from 50 attendees in the first year to expected 250 or more this year. While Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store supports all health, wellness and recreational programs throughout the year, this year’s Annual Fashion Show specifically supports the Community Café.
The Community Café goes straight to the heart of our mission. We are committed to addressing food insecurity among seniors as well as social isolation worsened during the pandemic. The Senior Lunch Program addresses both of those issues. At Edmonds Waterfront Center, seniors needing extra help accessing a nutritious meal make a very nominal contribution appropriate for their budget, while other community members pay market rates. This program is fully funded by donations, receiving no federal or state l funding. No one knows who is getting a subsidized meal or paying full price. We all eat together. Facts you should know:
- Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store’s 100 volunteers’ price, merchandise and window dress a 3,100 sq ft facility in Westgate Shopping Center, keeping the store open Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm.
- We process OVER 20,000 pieces of merchandise each month and are fully dependent upon donations.
- The store is responsible for a significant amount of annually funding for the many programs, services and activities of Edmonds Waterfront Center that serves thousands of seniors and community members each year.
WHERE: Edmonds Waterfront Center in the Banquet Hall on the first floor
WHEN: Sunday, September 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHAT: Tickets are $ 20.00 and go on Sales at the Thrift Store Tuesday, August 1. Tickets include admission, refreshments, and the chance to win in “the” surprise drawing.
WHO: Everyone who likes a relaxed afternoon of fun.
WHY: All proceeds go to “Community Cafe” which provides the senior lunches at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Our celebrity models this year is the Karen Barnes, President of Board, Edmonds Waterfront Center. We also have our customers, donors, volunteers and “Friends” of the store modeling. This is a multigenerational presentation with models ages ranging from 13- 74 years young. All the outfits are from the thrift store, even the accessories, which includes jewelry, shoes & hats too.
Our sponsor this year is Rosewood Courte Memory Care.
ABOUT US The Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store is located at Westgate Shopping Center at 22820 100th Ave W. in Edmonds, Washington. The 3,100 sq. ft. store has been at the shopping center since 2019, and the revenues generated go to senior programs conducted at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The store succeeds because of the generous donations from the Edmonds community. Daily store operations are performed by 100 volunteers who work in various areas. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. Our Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store won Best Thrift Store category in the Best of Western Washington presented by King5 Television Station.
For more information go to www.edmondswaterfrontcenter.org or call 425-977-0411.
