Hundreds of people packed the Shipley Center, Sequim’s senior center, on Sept. 15, for its ninth annual open house. Instructors and members got a chance to show off their skills at hula and tap dancing, ukulele playing and more throughout the afternoon as board members and staff gave updates on the center.

Michelle Rhodes, development and programs director, said the center continues to offer more than 140 hours of activities each month along with about 120 trips a year such as to Iceland.

She said the The Cafe at Shipley Center, which opened in May 2016, continues to grow too. It’s open to the public with to-go orders and catering available from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For more information on the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., visit www.shipleycenter.org or call 360-683-6806.

Dorothy Plenert makes a serve in a close doubles match at the Shipley Center’s Open House on Sept. 15, as partner Agneta Johnson awaits a return hit. Plenert said she makes a habit to play ping pong at least once a week. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash