South Sound Golden Games

Federal Way

Join other South County 50+ adults in fun and games at the Federal Way Community Center. The competition includes swimming, ping-pong, Wii bowling, pickleball, spelling bee, timed jig-saw puzzles, black jack, wet t-shirt contest, and more!

Registration fee of $15 per participant includes lunch. games, lunch, t-shirt and awards.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Location	Age	Fee
Monday November 5, 2012	9 am - 3:30 pm	Federal Way Community Center	50+	$15 participant registration includes lunch. games, lunch, t-shirt and awards

Flu Shots

Don't let the flu bug bite!

Seattle Visiting Nurses will be here to administer a shot to protect you from the seasonal flu. The cost is $28 or the Visiting Nurses will bill most insurances.

No appointments are necessary; you will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

Requirement: Persons 6 years or older; the legal guardian of anyone under 18 must be present.

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
TBD		GMVCC	Flu - $28

Maple Valley Oktoberfest

Greater Maple Valley Community Center

SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 - 3RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST

Dankeschon meine Damen und Herren!

The Oktoberfest Committee and GMVCC 50+ Connections Program would like thank all of the sponsors, volunteers and participants who took part in our 2nd Annual Community Oktoberfest at Lake Wilderness Lodge on Friday, October 21, 2011. Our event raised more than $7,500 to help support GMVCC 50+ Senior Programs.

The evening, M/C'd by our very own city councilman Bill Allison and radio personality Ron Upshaw of The Ron and Don Show 97.3 KIRO FM, was full of magic, music, dancing, and celebration. Participants enjoyed a full Bratwurst meal prepared by The Maple Valley Community Center cook staff and Scooter from Scooter's Custom Catering, as they listened, clapped and danced to the Oompah music from Happy Hans Band, twirled around the dance floor or celebrated with friends old and new in the beer and wine garden. The kids were entertained by Jocelyn, from Musically Minded then took part in the carnival games, cake walk and balloon designs put on by the Maple Valley Youth Council.

This family event would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment from the Oktoberfest Committee. A huge Thank You goes out to Rich Taylor, Valerie Pelk, Ken Mitch, Roger and Nancy Jones, Jean Buchanan, Tammy Himes, Pete Ryan, Melissa Mather, Stacy Norton, Antonia Kerney, the Maple Valley Senior Softball team, and to the many volunteers that helped run the event.
And once again the staff and administration of The Community Center would like to thank the sponsors for the Oktoberfest: Aegis Living of Issaqual and Kent, MultiCare Health System, The City of Maple Valley, Spiritwood at Pine Lake, Pabst Brewing Co., Fountain Court Assisted Living, BECU, Pinnacle Physical Therapy, The Maple Valley Rotary Club, Covington Place Senior Apts., Anthony's Jewelry, Farrington Court, Fred Meyer, Sam's Club, Rooters Restaurant, Lake Sawyer's Grocery, Head Games Salon, Fritz Gottfried, Pete Ryan, Dana Melbuer and Westover Auto Rebuild.

Oktoberfest Photo Gallery on Facebook

We invite you to browse our Oktoberfest photo gallery on Facebook. Tag your photo and post a message!

Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships (PDF 169KB) are available for this year. This is a great way to promote your business. To learn more about Maple Valley Oktoberfest, to volunteer your time, or provide financial or in-kind contributions, please contact us at 425-432-1272 or email Allison or Linda.

 

Oktoberfest 2011 Sponsors

		Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available   For more information please contact Allison

Birthday Party

May Celebration

Join us on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 to celebrate this month's birthdays. Registered Seniors with birthdays receive a free lunch and birthday money to play Bingo!

Huge THANK YOU to Fountain Court Assisted Living for sponsoring this month's birthday party!

Learn how you can sponsor (PDF 584 KB) a birthday celebration or other Senior program, please contact Senior Program Director Allison Scott or call 425-432-1272.

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Event	Location	Fee
Wednesday May 30	11 am Noon	Bingo Lunch	GMVCC Main Hall	$3.00 per person for lunch Free lunch for registered seniors with birthdays this month

Jam Sessions

Drop in for music fun

Dust off your instruments. The GMVCC 50+ Adult program is looking for musicians of all abilities to join a weekly jam session in the Community Center Hall. The jam sessions are open to the public and anyone willing to play is welcome.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
Wednesdays	2:30 pm	GMVCC	$1 per person suggested donation

Fall Prevention

Community Forums

More than one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall again. However, we know that falls are not an inevitable result of aging.

The GMVCC Senior Program is pleased to host a series of four important community forums presented in partnership with Outpatient Physical Therapy, Pinnacle Physical Therapy, Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety, and Bartell Drugs in an effort to prevent falls.

Bring a list of all of your meds to let the pros review and discuss any possible problems with you. All events are FREE!

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Event	Time	Location	Fee
TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	FREE

Veterans Benefits Assistance

Calling All Veterans

Are you a veteran of any branch of the US military, not necessarily a veteran of a war? Do you have questions regarding Federal, State or County services or programs for veterans, families or dependents? If so, you can discuss them with a veteran's representative from 8:30 am to 11:00 am on on the 3rd Friday of each month. No appointments are necessary. Veterans or their families will be seen on a first come first served basis. Or you can call Joel Estey directly at 206-612-2816.

Requirement: For Veterans and their Families

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
3rd Friday of each month	8:30 am - 11:00 am	GMVCC	FREE

Computer Assistance

Technology support

Volunteer, Richard Gilbert, specializes in working with senior citizens and provides free, caring, patient, one-on-one, competent computer assistance for PCs, including repairs, upgrades, diagnostics, tutoring, virus & spyware cleaning and more. Richard can help you with any computer questions you might have. Want to e-mail? Richard has the answers. Want to shop on line? Richard can help. No matter the question, Richard will be here for you. Call to arrange for your appointment!

Age Requirement: 50+

For referral information please email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date/Time	Fee
By Appointment	FREE

FallStop…Move Strong™

Fall Prevention & Strengthening Program

Don't be a statistic. As of 2005, the number of Seniors who fell was 11 million. The number of Seniors who died from falls was 15,800. The percent of falls that resulted in life-altering injuries was between 20-30%. The FallStop…Move Strong™ exercise program was designed specifically to reduce falls by improving balance, strength and flexibility. Join us for a series of 4 different 12-minute sessions each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 am. Linda will be learning right along with you! This program is free and no sign-up is necessary.

The FallStop…Move Strong™ program includes:

• A graduated exercise program which targets strengthening, coordination, flexibility and balance
• Weight-bearing activities to improve bone strength
• Education about personal and environmental risk for falls including age-related changes in our bodies & strategies, home and community mobility and safety, footwear, and recommendations for medical follow-up to review vision, medications, etc.
• Safety strategies for everyday situations such as getting up in the middle of the night, reaching for items on high shelves, standing up from a chair or the floor

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Event	Time	Location	Fee
Mon/Wed/Fri	FallStop	10:30 am	GMVCC	FREE

Wii Games

Virtual gaming on our big screen

Bowl, play tennis, golf or try your hand at boxing. Wii virtual games are a fun substitute, especially if you can't do the real thing. As players move a small hand-held motion sensitive wand, the television registers the motion, making the video game seem like the real thing. Health benefits may include improved hand-eye coordination, balance, muscular strength and endurance.

Our own GMVCC Wii Bowling League will take the summer off and resume league play with other South Sound senior centers in October. Practices will be held Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 with matches scheduled ad lib.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Event	Location	Fee
Fridays	9:30 - 11:30 am	Wii Bowling League	The Den	FREE
MWF	9:00 am - 11 am	Wii Video Games	GMVCC	FREE

Game Room

Classic Favorites

Not just for kids, the Game Room at The Den is now open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for "experienced" players of pool, ping-pong, shuffleboard, foosball and more.

Let's show them how it's done.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays	10 am - 1:30 pm	The Den	$1 per person
Mondays	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	GMVCC	$1 per person

Wii Bowling League

GMVCC Pin Droppers

The Greater Maple Valley Community Center Pin Droppers Wii Bowling Team takes on teams from other South Sound senior centers. Visit our photo gallery and come by to cheer our team at home or on the road!

Practices are Friday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 am.

Loyal fans should check to see if space is available on the bus for away tournaments. View our 2011-2012 League Schedule (PDF 49 KB).

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

We wish our great bowling team "Good Luck!" as they travel to Tukwila to take part in the annual Wii Bowling Tournament (Weds, March 14th) competing against teams from all across South King County. Break a leg!