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

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

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 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.