The GMVCC 50+ Program is pleased to offer a variety of special activities and events throughout the year. Contact us with entertainment or activities you would like to suggest and don’t forget to check out our complete schedule of Trips & Tours.
For program information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.
Maple Valley Oktoberfest
5 - 9 pm Friday
October 22, 2010
Lake Wilderness Lodge
Willkommen meine Damen und Herren!
The GMVCC 50+ Senior Program is proud to announce our 1st Annual Community Oktoberfest at Lake Wilderness Lodge on Saturday, October 22, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The Oktoberfest Committee has been hard at work all year planning for our first all inclusive community Oktoberfest. The idea arose from a group of AARP members who used to put on a similar event for seniors only. We decided this year to share the fun, plan big and invite all ages! All proceeds from this event support important senior programs at the Community Center.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships (PDF 788 KB) are still available. This is a great way to promote your business. Advertising opportunities include website links; banners along Maple Valley Highway and Witte Road; t-shirts and posters; event sponsor banners and table tents.To learn more about the 2010 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.
Advance Tickets
Available September 1 at the Maple Valley Community Center
Adult Admission $20 
Includes 1 dinner and 2 drink tickets
Family of Four Admission $50
Includes 2 adult meals, 2 kids meals, 2 soft drinks, and 4 drink tickets
Event Day Tickets
Age 21 and older ------ $25
Age 12-20 -------------- $10
Age 2-11----------------- $ 8
Event Schedule
5 – 7 pm Kids Games
Charles the Magician (5:15 – 6:00 pm)
Balloon Art
Face Painting
6 – 8 pm Dinner
German Bratwurst Dinner (hotdogs available for children)
Beer Garden (Age 21 and older)
6 – 9 pm Entertainment
Music by Happy Hans Band
Enzian Schuhplattler Bavarian Dancers
Senior Shuttle
For reservations please call the Community Center at (425) 432-1272.
Oktoberfest 2010 Sponsors
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Camp Wrinkle Ranch
Falls Creek Retreat Center
Burien Senior Center Recreation Supervisor, Kristy Dunn, will be here Wednesday morning, June 9th at 11:30 to tell you about all of the fun to be had at Camp Wrinkle Ranch. Held each September at Falls Creek Retreat in Raymond, Washington, this annual event brings together senior citizens from numerous senior centers and senior programs located in King County. Click on the video link to view last year's fun!
Falls Creek Retreat Center is located 35 miles west of Chehalis, Washington. The property includes 157 acres of forest, meadow, park, stream and a beautiful waterfall. The facility has tastefully decorated rooms that include linens, two large hot tubs that serve 17-20 people each, an espresso bar and ice cream shop. For recreation, the facility provides hiking trails, outdoor and indoor tennis, fishing pond (catch and release), two fire pits, horse shoes, a full size gym and more.
Age Requirement: Adults 50+
For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.
| Date | Time | Event | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
September 14, 2010 - September 16, 2010 |
TBA |
Camp Wrinkle Ranch 2010 at Falls Creek Retreat Center |
$225.00 per person includes lodging, meals, activities & lots of fun! |
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.
Bartell Drugs will present “Medication Interactions and Fall Prevention” on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 12:45. Learn things you need to know to keep your meds from harming, instead of helping, you.
Bring a list of all of your meds to let the pros review and discuss any possible problems with you. Free event.
Age Requirement: 50+
For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday August 18, 2010 |
Bartell Drugs : Medication Interactions and Fall Prevention |
12:45 pm | GMVCC | FREE |
Wednesday May 19, 2010 |
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety: Making Your House Safe | 1 pm | GMVCC | FREE |
Thursday February 25, 2010 |
Pinnacle Physical Therapy Presentation & Risk Assessment |
5 - 6 pm |
GMVCC | FREE |
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.
| 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 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.
| Date | Time | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Third Monday of each month |
10 am - Noon |
The Den |
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
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 2010. 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 | GMVCC | FREE |
Wednesdays |
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 at 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. 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.







