Special events

St. Patrick's Day Party

Day of the Irish

Come on in and help us celebrate the "Day of the Irish." Wearing of the green is suggested, but not required. Bingo at 10:30 and no Move Strong exercise today. Appetizers at 11:30. Main course of corned beef and cabbage at noon.

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

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

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 Pinnacle Physical Therapy, Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety, and Bartell Drugs in an effort to prevent falls.  We invite you to join us for our first forum on Thursday, February 25th from 5 pm to 6 pm when therapists from Pinnacle Physical Therapy will be here to offer fall risk assessment, a presentation on strengthening to avoid falls, and free take-home packets.

Age Requirement: 50+

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

Veterans Benefits

Ask your questions

If you’re a veteran, there are benefits out there for you, but do you know what they are and how to get them?  Representatives from both King County and Washington state VA will be here from 8:30 am to 11:00 am to help you sort through the red tape.  No are appointments necessary; you will be seen on a first come first served basis.

Requirement: For Veterans and their Families

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

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 and Macs, including repairs, upgrades, diagnostics, tutoring, virus & spyware cleaning and more. On the third Monday of each month from 10 am to noon, Richard will be in the Den to 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.  No appointments are necessary.

Age Requirement: 50+

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

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.

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 compete with other South Sound senior centers in a new season of fun beginning October 2009.  Practices are Friday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00.

Age Requirement: 50+

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

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.

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. Sign-ups for current season teams are closed, however, we are accepting sign-ups for next season which begins October 2009. View our 2009 League Schedule.

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

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

Picnic in the Park

Lake Wilderness

Join us for a great day in the park! We’ll combine our annual Picnic in the Park with our Independence Day BBQ to have an Independence Day BBQ Picnic in the Park. Watch our very own Maple Valley Senior Baseball team and enjoy a BBQ lunch at our annual summer picnic at Lake Wilderness Park.

Thank you to the City of Maple Valley for the picnic area and PA system, CJ’s Bakery for morning donuts, Starbucks at Lake Wilderness for morning coffee and condiments, Fountain Court Assisted Living for the main meal and the new Covington Place Affordable Housing for the burger condiments, watermelon, dessert and Bingo prizes!

Age Requirement: 50+

Seniors must pre-register by Friday, June 26th

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

The Senior Annual Picnic in the Park is sponsored by Covington Place Senior Apartments, CJ's Bakery, Fountain Court Assisted Living, Greater Maple Valley Community Center, Starbucks at Lake Wilderness, and the City of Maple Valley.