Here is the most recent senior news listing.
Please note that we will not have the band here on Sept 25.
This is because we will be setting up the south end of the building for the
auction.
Thank you and have a good week. Leslie
Black Diamond Community Center
All senior programs are located at the Black Diamond Community Center,
located at 31605 Third Ave (SR 169) in Black Diamond. For questions,
reservations, or appointments, call Cheryl, Leslie, or Irene at
360-886-1011.
September 25th – Thursday – September Birthday Celebration, NO BAND.
October 4th – Saturday – Harvest Moon Dinner Auction fundraiser, doors open
at 5pm. Call 360-886-1011 to purchase tickets in advance, $40 each.
October 10th – Friday – Sons of Italy Lodge 1809 monthly dinner meeting at
6:30pm, $5 for members.
October 16th – Thursday – Lunch with Stan’s Band “Diamonds in the Rough,”
party starts at 10:30am.
October 16th – Thursday – Footcare with Karen, 9am-4pm, $25. Call
360-886-1011 to make appointments.
October 19th – Sunday – Sons of Italy Lodge 1809 Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser, 12 noon to 6pm. Adults $12, Youth (ages 6-12) $6, Children
(under age 5) free. For more information call Leonardo at 206-696-5800.
October 30th – Thursday – Halloween Party with Stan’s Band “Diamonds in the
Rough.” Party starts at 10:30am. Reservations required by Monday, October
13th.
Senior Activities at the Black Diamond Community Center –
Call 360-886-1011 for more information.
Location: 31605 Third Ave, SR Hwy 169, Black Diamond.
Senior Congregate Meals -Tuesdays and Thursdays – served at noon, social
hour begins at 11am, $3 suggested donation.
Play Pool with Pete – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am.
Pinochle with Joe & Evelyn – Tuesdays 12:45pm to 2:15pm.
B-I-N-G-O with Mister Gary – Thursdays at 1pm, after lunch.
Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets Fridays 9am-11am.
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 in
remote areas of developing countries. The glasses will be examined and
packaged by volunteer eye doctors who will sort them for the different
prescription needs. This is an easy and wonderful opportunity for you to
donate to a much needed cause. The Black Diamond Community Center is
located at 31605 Third Ave (SR 169) in Black Diamond. The Community Center
is open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Senior Health and Fitness at the Black Diamond Community Center
BD Walk & Talk – Mondays & Wednesdays. Group meets at BDCC at 7:30AM. Walk
around Black Diamond on Mondays, and off to the Wilderness trail on
Wednesdays!
TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – Fridays at 9AM in the BDCC Pool Room –
Lose weight and make new friends with this great support group!
Nutrition Lunch – Congregate Meal served Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.
Suggested donation is $3. Social gathering starts at 11AM. Some lunches
are special events that require reservations. Be sure to check the dates
above those parties.
Blood Pressure – Come get your blood pressure checked every Thursday from
11:30am to noon by volunteers from the Black Diamond Fire Department.
Diabetic Shoe Fittings – Are you in need of or interested in getting
diabetic shoes? Appointments with representatives from Priority Footwear
are available. Call 360-886-1011 for more information.
Foot Care – Third Thursday of every month, with Karen Poppleton, for only
$25!!! Appointments available 9am-4pm, call 360-886-1011 to make your
appointment!
Special Services for Seniors at the Black Diamond Community Center
Location: 31605 Third Ave, SR Hwy 169, Black Diamond.
Wheel Chairs, Walkers & Canes – These and other aids are available for your
use. Please donate any items you no longer use.
Free Pet Food – Once a month for low-income seniors. Sponsored by the
Humane Society. Come by the Black Diamond Community Center to fill out an
application. This service is available at the end of each month.
Need Transportation for appointments? Please call Maple Valley’s Southeast
Regional Shuttle program at 425-413-RIDE (7433). You may also try Senior
Services’ Volunteer Transportation at 206-448-5740 or King County Metro
Access Service at 1-800-770-1999.
Meals on Wheels – Available to home-bound seniors. 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; Ensure Plus is
available for $26. 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). The Energy Assistance
program will resume in January.
