Senior programs are offered at the Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave. (state Route 169) in Black Diamond. For questions, reservations or appointments, call Cheryl, Leslie or Irene at 360-886-1011.
Sept. 17 – Dance with Stan’s Band “Diamonds in the Rough.” Band starts at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is $3.
Sept. 21 and 22 – AARP Safe Driver Course with Jan Stolz. Class starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. both days. Taking the two-day class earns a discount on vehicle insurance. Call 360-886-1011 to sign up. Course fee is $15 per person if members of AARP, $20 if not.
Senior Congregate Meals – Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, social hour begins at 11, $3 suggested donation.
Play Pool with Wes – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Pinochle with Joe – Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
Bingo with Dave – Thursdays at 1 p.m., after lunch.
Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets Fridays from 9-11 a.m.
Senior Health and Fitness at the Black Diamond Community Center
BD Walk & Talk – Mondays and Wednesdays. Group meets at BDCC at 7:30 a.m. Walk around Black Diamond on Mondays and off to the Wilderness trail on Wednesdays.
TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – Fridays at 9 a.m. in the BDCC pool room. Lose weight and make new friends with this support group.
Nutrition Lunch – Congregate Meal served Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Suggested donation is $3. Social gathering starts at 11 a.m. Some lunches are special events that require reservations. Be sure to check the dates for those parties.
Blood Pressure – Come get your blood pressure checked every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. 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 information.
Foot Care – Third Thursday of every month, with Karen Poppleton, $25. Appointments are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 360-886-1011 to make an appointment.
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? Call 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 in Black Diamond. Meals are provided by Senior Services for a $3 donation for each meal. Cases of Ensure (24 pack) are also available for a discount rate of $25; Ensure Plus is available for $26. Call 360-886-1011 for information and to sign up for the program.
Food Bank Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday by appointment only. Call 360-886-1011 to make an appointment.
