Black Diamond Community Center
31605 Third Ave (SR 169), 360-886-1011
Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Serving Black Diamond and the surround area.
NUTRITION
Served Tuesdays and Thursdays, lunch served at 12 p.m. noon, $4.50 suggested contribution. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early if possible. Social hour stars at 11 a.m. Special events require reservations for all in advance; be sure to check the dates below for those parties.
Reservations are recommended in advance for groups.
January 7th, Tuesday: Pork Tenderloin Bake, Butternut Squash, Spinach, Grapes, Oatmeal Cookie.
January 9th, Thursday: Chef Salad with Turkey, Cheese & Egg, Beans & Peas, Breadsticks, Peaches.
January 14, Tuesday: Oven Fried Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Orange, Wheat Roll.
January 16, Thursday: Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Sautéed Cinnamon Apples.
January 21, Tuesday: Pork Soft Tacos, Mexicali Veggies, Rice, Salsa, Sour Cream, Banana.
January 23, Thursday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sautéed Spinach, Fig Newton. Dance with Stan’s Band, reservations required.
January 28, Tuesday: Honey Dijon Chicken, Potatoes, Beets, Peaches.
January 30, Thursday: Lemon Pepper Baked Cod, Potatoes Au Gratin, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
EXERCISE and HEALTH
Walk & Talk Group: Mondays and Wednesdays. Group meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Ravensdale Dog Park on Mondays and Fridays, and the Wilderness Trail on Wednesdays. The group comes back to the BDCC for coffee afterwards.
Blood Pressure Checks: Come get your blood pressure checked every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon by volunteers from the Black Diamond Fire Department.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Group meets on Fridays in the BDCC Pool Room. Weigh-in and social hour starts at 9 a.m., and the meeting time is 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Lose weight and make new friends with this great support group!
Foot Care: Third Thursday of every month, with Karen Poppleton, for only $30. Call 360-886-1011 to make your appointment. The next three dates available are: January 16, February 20, and March 19.
AARP Smart Driver Course: We are now offering Smart Driver courses for those looking for insurance discounts. The next class will be offered on Wednesday, February 19th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration is due one week in advance. Plan to bring your own lunch that day. Payment is due by check to AARP, $20 per person for those who are members of AARP, or $25 per person for those who are not members. Please call us at 360-886-1011 for any questions you may have. We will have a class again in May.
SHIBA: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors: Do you have questions about health insurance plans? Call 1-800-562-6900 to set up an appointment with an advisor to discuss different options available for you.
Please Donate your Eyeglasses: Do you have old pairs of eyeglasses you no longer use? The Enumclaw Lions Club has a donation box at the BDCC.
Diabetic Shoe Fittings: Are you in need of or interested in getting diabetic shoes? Appointments with representatives from Priority Footwear are available. If you have questions, contact Adrian Walsh at 206-957-7772.
FUN AND MORE FUN
Ping Pong with Celia: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Play Pool with Clayton: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pinochle with Roger and Mary: Tuesdays after Lunch, 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
B-I-N-G-O with Eric: Thursdays after Lunch, 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Dance Parties with Stan’s Band: The 2020 calendar is now available and posted on our website. The first two dance parties are: January 23rd, and February13th (for Valentine’s Day). All parties requires reservations for all attendees in advance. All parties start at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 12 noon. Please note that parking is limited and carpooling is highly recommended.
KING COUNTY PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM
This program is available to property owners who are in one of the following categories and meet income requirements:
At least 61 years old on December 31 on the year before the tax is due (age 62 in the year of exemption; proof of age required);
DISABILITY: owners who are unable to work due to a disability, with no age requirement (proof of disability is required); or
VETERANS who are entitled and who are receiving compensation from the US Department of Veterans Affairs for a total disability rating to a service-connected disability (documentation required).
For more information sheets and an application form, stop by the Black Diamond Community Center, or call Cheryl or Leslie at 360-886-1011.
FREE – FREE – FREE !!!
Free Pet Food: Once a month for low-income seniors. Sponsored by the Humane Society. Come by the BDCC to fill out an application.
Computer Lab: The BDCC computer lab is now available for senior citizens. Need help getting your email or writing a letter? Maybe you just need to find information on a service? Give us a call to set up an appointment at 360-886-1011.
Puget Sound Energy Assistance is now available for Black Diamond area clients. Salvation Army appointments are available at the BDCC Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm, for low-income families, senior citizens, and disabled persons. Households in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Maple Valley, Covington and east unincorporated Kent (zip code 98042) are eligible. Call the BDCC at 360-886-1011 for an appointment. Up to $300 per household is available if you qualify. The words “Urgent Notice” or “Final Notice” must appear on your letter from Puget Sound Energy.
No-Cost Home Repair Programs for Seniors at Vets: Does your home need repairs? Could it be more energy efficient? Plateau Outreach Ministries can help you with some important resources: emergency repairs, home repair grants and loans, accessibility modifications, weatherization for home owners, renters and mobile homes, and air quality improvement for persons with respiratory illness. Lisa from POM can meet you here at the BDCC to get you started. Call her at 360-825-8961 for an appointment.
Food Bank: Need an emergency box for a few days? We can help with basic canned and dried goods, and baked goods from the local Safeway. Hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9am-4pm.
Clothing Bank: We have an assortment of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. Selection varies seasonally. Call to check availability for appointments.
Wheel Chairs, Walkers & Canes: These are available for your use. Please donate any clean items you no longer use. Items must be in good condition.
Need transportation for appointments? Please call Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation at 360-802-3206, or King County Metro Access Service at 1-800-770-1999.
