Black Diamond Community Center updates

Upcoming and ongoing events and services at the BDCC.

6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, Sons of Italy monthly lodge dinner meeting, cost is $5.

12 p.m., Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day luncheon and super birthday party for seniors, cost is $3. Reservations required, call 360-886-1011.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Feb. 21, foot care appointments are available with Karen Poppleton, cost is $25.

10:30 a.m., Feb. 28, Lunch with Stan’s band Diamonds in the Rough, cost is $3.

10:30 a.m., March 14, Lunch with Stan’s band Diamonds in the Rough, cost is $3.

12 p.m., March 28, Easter bunny hop luncheon, cost is $3. Reservation required, call 360-886-1011.

 

Senior Congregate Meals

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Social hour begins at 11 a.m., lunch is served at 12 p.m.

Suggested donation, $3.

 

Play Pool with Mr. Wim

9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

Pinochle with Ron and Alice

12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Tuesdays

 

BINGO with Mister Dale

1 p.m., Thursdays

 

Taking Pounds Off Sensibly

9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Fridays

BD Walk & Talk7:30 a.m.,Mondays and Wednesdays

 

Please donate your old eyeglasses!

Do you have old pairs of eyeglasses you no longer use? The Enumclaw Lions Club has an eyeglasses donation box at the Black Diamond Community Center. Together we are collecting clean and gently used eyeglasses for people inremote areas of developing countries. The glasses will be examined and packaged by volunteer eye doctors who will sort them for the different prescription needs.

 

Diabetic Shoe Fittings

Are you in need of or interested in getting diabetic shoes? Appointments with representatives from Priority Footwearare available. Call 360-886-1011 for more information.

 

Free Pet Food

Free pet food is available once a month for low income seniors. Sponsored by the Humane Society. Come by the Black Diamond Community Center to fill out an application.

 

Need Transportation for appointments?

Please call Volunteer Transportation at 206-448-5740 or King County Metro Access Service at 1-800-770-1999.

 

Meals on Wheels

Meals are provided by Senior Services for only a $3 donation for each meal. 24-pack cases of Ensure are also available for a discount rate of $25. Please call 360-886-1011 for information and to sign up for the program.

 

Emergency Assistance

Help from the Salvation Army available with rent or gas for senior citizens, the disabled, and low income families with children. Must reside in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Maple Valley, Covington, or east unincorporated Kent (98042).

All senior programs are located at the Black Diamond Community Center, located at 31605 Third Ave in Black Diamond. For questions, reservations, or appointments, call Cheryl or Leslie at 360-886-1011.