Name of Event: Fall Prevention Workshop
Location: River of Life Ministries
Street Address: 308 W. King St.
City: Aberdeen
State: WA
Description of Event: Fall Prevention Workshop open to the community, specifically the elderly. We have doctors and other professionals come and speak on the risks of falls and how to avoid them. Workshop is set for October 23rd, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with free lunch served to those participating.
Contact Person: Jeanette Mitchell
Telephone: 360-538-8873
E-mail Address: mitchjl@dshs.wa.gov

Auburn, WA

City of Auburn Senior Citizen Center sponsored by Valley Regional Fire Authority
808 Ninth St. SE
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 253-931-3016
Workshop – presentations on medications/fall affect, exercise and fall risk and also informational booths
Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Bellevue, WA

Factoria Mall – sponsored by Overlake Hospital & Bellevue Fire Dept.
4033 Factoria Square Mall SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: 425-688-5800
Fall and Balance screening by Overlake Hospital Physical Therapists
Information provided by an Overlake physician how aging affects your vision
Medication Screening – bring your current medications and have them reviewed by an Overlake Hospital Pharmacist
Home Safety Assessment by Overlake Hospital staff and trained volunteers
Learn about Fire safety and have your Blood Pressure taken by the Bellevue Fire Department
Learn about local resources for Fall Prevention from the City of Bellevue and Overlake Hospital
Display on falls – Facts and Figures
Pick up Handouts and Giveaways!
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

North Bellevue Senior Center - sponsored by Overlake Hospital & Bellevue Fire Dept
4063 148th NE,
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 425-452-7681
Fall and Balance screening by Overlake Hospital Physical Therapists
Information provided by an Overlake physician how aging affects your vision
Medication Screening – bring your current medications and have them reviewed by an Overlake Hospital Pharmacist
Home Safety Assessment by Overlake Hospital staff and trained volunteers
Learn about Fire safety and have your Blood Pressure taken by the Bellevue Fire Department
Learn about local resources for Fall Prevention from the City of Bellevue and Overlake Hospital
Display on falls – Facts and Figures
Pick up Handouts and Giveaways!
Date: Thursday, September 25 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Bothell, WA

Northshore Senior Center - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy
10212 East Riverside Dr
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-598-5370
Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008- 11:00am – 1:00pm

Carnation, WA

Sno-Valley Senior Center- Sponsored by Eastside Fire & Rescue
4610 Stephens Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
Phone: 425-333-4152
Event – Presentation on preventing falls in your home
Date: Friday Sept 19, 2008- 11:00am

Centralia, WA

Name of Event: Senior Health Fair and Fall Prevention Awareness
Location: Stillwaters Estates
Street Address: Cooks Hill Road
City: Centralia
State: WA
Description of Event: Sept. 18th 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Information tables and short presentation on what you can do to prevent a fall. Lunch at 12:30 PM
Contact Person: Jennifer Ternan
Telephone: (360)330-7681
E-mail Address: jternan@centraliafirefighters.com

Dupont, WA

Name of Event: Dupont Falls Awareness Promotion
Location: Patriot Landing
Street Address: 1600 Marshall Circle
City: Dupont
State: WA
Description of Event: A one hour falls awareness presentation including step-up and step down activities, walking poles demonstration, resources and a posture evaluation.
Contact Person: Steven Behr
Telephone: (253) 686-9797
E-mail Address: wellnessworksnw@comcast.net

Eatonville, WA

Name of Event: Eatonville Falls Prevention Awareness
Location: Eatonville Family Agency
Street Address: 305 W Center ST
City: Eatonville
State: WA
Description of Event: On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 10am to 1pm we are presenting falls awareness information sharing. We will have tables providing information about and from: local fire department, exercise/fitness opportunities, pharmacy, retirement options, home caregivers, families with a senior person living at homel,.
Contact Person: Gail Elliott
Telephone: 360-832-6805
E-mail Address: djkeeney@mashell.com

Ellensburg, WA

Name of Event: Stay Active and Independent for Life
Location: Hal Holmes Community Center
Street Address: 209 N. Ruby
City: Ellensburg
State: WA
Description of Event: A free “Stay Active and Independent for Life” forum will be held at the Hal Holmes Community Center in Ellensburg on Thursday, September 25th from 12 o’clock noon to 4:00 pm. The doors open at noon with Kittitas County legislators speaking at 12:30pm, followed by two guest speakers; Sally York from the NorthWest Orthpaedic Institute and Ilene Silver from the Washington Dept of Health. The forum will focus on ways to stay active and independent, enabling you to stay in your home longer. There will be strength and balance checks from the S.A.I.L. strength and balance exercise program, Yoga, and Tai Chi exercise demonstrations. Information on home modifications, smoke alarms, nutrition, medication, and senior information and assistance will be offered. A pharmacist and an optometrist will be on hand to answer your questions. The event is sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Kittitas County & the Kittitas County Senior Fall Prevention Coalition. For more information please call RSVP at 509-962-4311.
Contact Person: Joyce Danielsen
Telephone: 509-962-4311

Everett, WA

Name of Event: Senior Stroll
Location: The Everett Mall
Street Address: 1402 SE Everett Mall Way
City: Everett
State: WA
Description of Event: On Sept. 18, 2008 10 am-2pm we will host a Senior Stroll Event at the Everet Mall. We will have vendors to provide screenings for Balance Medication Vision Home Safety. There will be Physical & Occupatinal Therapists for sit to stand and balance evaluations. Exercise Demonstrations-M.O.B. Pharmacists for medication reviews. Vision screenings, home safety information, blood pressure checks, hearing tests, and Lifeline information will be available. This will give all senior participants the oppertunity to gather information and help keep them active and independent. This is an informational event only, no selling will be involved.
Contact Person: Leanne Blanchard
Telephone: 425.512.0224
E-mail Address: imfrglgs4@aol.com

Federal Way, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention For Seniors - Stay Active and Independent for Life
Location: The Woodmark at Steel Lake
Street Address: 31200 23rd Ave S
City: Federal Way
State: WA
Description of Event: FREE SEMINAR - Fall Prevention for Seniors - Jim Fuller, Physical Therapist, Owner of Adult Rehabilitation Therapies, will teach you how to prevent falls and stay active for life! Come to The Woodmark at Steel Lake on Thursday Sept 18, 2008 6:30-7:30pm **Door Prizes will be given away- bring a friend and get additional chances to win.** Refreshments will be served!**
Contact Person= Linda Morris
Telephone: (253)678-5806
E-mail Address: lindabmorris@comcast.net

Gig Harbor, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Location: Gig Harbor Family YMCA
Street Address: 10550 Harbor Hill Drive
City: Gig Harbor
State: WA
Description of Event: "Fall Prevention Awareness Day" will be an open event for our Pierce County community. Experts in risk assessment for falls, postural alignment and podiatry, strength and balance exercises will be offering strategies to help active older adults live safe and independent lives. Healthy snacks will be provided.
Contact Person: Susan Buell
Telephone: 253-534-7872
E-mail Address: sbuell@ymcatacoma.org

Kennewick, WA

Name of Event: Fall Screening and Prevention
Location: Swift Rehab
Street Address: 122 S Ely St
City: Kennewick
State: WA
Description of Event: Enjoy life and stay active. Free falls Screening 10 am to 2 pm September 18th Falls Risk Awareness Day. Test your balance and learn about your risk for falls. Pick up a pedometer while supplies last. Physical therapists will provide the "Timed Up and Go" test and a computerized balance assesment. Clinic is accessible and has designated disabled parking spaces.
Contact Person: Lindsay
Telephone: 509-783-8977
E-mail Address: achilders@swiftrehab.com

Name of Event: Fall screening
Location: West Kennewick Physical Therapy
Street Address: 1408 N Louisiana Street Ste 104-A
City: Kennewick
State: WA
Description of Event: We will be offering a quick screen for fall risk assessment and some general exercises that can be done to reduce the risk of falls.
Contact Person: Becky West
Telephone: 509-783-1962
E-mail Address: wken@taiweb.com

Kent, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness - Safe Steps - Health, Safety & Independence
Location: Kent Senior Activity Center
Street Address: 600 E. Smith St.
City: Kent
State: WA
Description of Event: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 9:30 am - 11:30 am. A variety of vendors with helpful information on fall prevention - including local doctors, businesses, and the Kent Fire Department. Healthy snacks will be provided. This is a free event.
Contact Person: Lea Bishop
Telephone: 253-856-5161
E-mail Address: LBishop@ci.kent.wa.us

Kirkland, WA

Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425-587-3360
Event - Falls Prevention Fair – free fall risk assessment, vendor exhibits, speakers, demo’s, food
Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Longbranch, WA

Name of Event: Falls Prevention Presentation
Location: Longbranch Community Church
Street Address: 16518 46th St, KPS
City: Longbranch
State: WA
Description of Event: "Falls Prevention and Balance Exercises" A presentation aimed at seniors and their caregivers in the Key Peninsula community. 15th September, 1pm - 2pm
Contact Person: Clare Morrison
Telephone: 253-627-5144
E-mail Address: claremorrison@nwoi.org

Olympia, WA

Name of Event: Better Your Balance
Location: Lacey Community Center
Street Address: 6729 Pacific Ave SE
City: Lacey
State: WA
Description of Event: Fall risk screenings, vendor fair and series of lectures including Dr. Brandi Row, PhD, from Western Washington University who will talk about balance and fitness. Joyce Middendorp, MPT, will discuss balance and vestibular issues. Jill Smith, PT, will demonstrate exercises to improve balance. Lectures run from 1:00-4:00 PM, Thursday, September 18th.
Contact Person: Mike McCusker
Telephone: 493-7494
E-mail: mike.mccusker@providence.org

Name of Event: Falls Prevention Awarness
Location: The Olympia Senior Center
Street Address: 222 Columbia St.
City: Olympia
State: WA
Description of Event: Presentation about how to prevent falls by Physical Therapist Joyce Middendorp. Tuesday September 16th 10am.
Contact Person: Anna Garner
Telephone: (360)586-6181
E-mail Address: fitness@southsoundseniors.org

Pacific, WA

Rainier Vista Senior Apartments sponsored by Valley Regional Fire Authority
134 3rd Avenue SE
Pacific, WA 98047
Phone: 253-804-6186
Workshop – presentations on medications/fall affect, exercise and fall risk and also informational booths
Date: Thursday – September 25, 2008 - 10:00am – 12:30pm

Renton, WA

Valley Medical Center
400 South 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: - 425-226-GOLD (4653)
Program: general health activity and seminar for seniors addressing exercise, fall and fire prevention for seniors, handouts, healthy snacks and free fall screening
Date: Friday – September 26, 2008 – 9:00am – 12:00

Renton Senior Center - sponsored by Renton Fire & Emergency Services
211 Burnett Ave. N
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-6633
Workshops- participants will learn about exercise to build strength, balance and flexibility for seniors. Refreshments and a raffle drawing will be held
Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 – 9:30 – 11:00 Please preregister for this workshop.

Seattle, WA

Jefferson Terrace – sponsored by EHNW’s Adult Day Health Center
800 Jefferson St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-223-5357
Community fair – booths offering assessments and resources related to fall and fire prevention
Date: Friday, September 19, - 3pm-7pm or Sat, Sept 20 - 12:00 – 4:00pm

Jefferson Community Center - sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation
3801 Beacon Ave So
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: 206-684-7481
Community fair – booths offering assessments and resources related to fall and fire prevention
Date: Thursday, Sept 18, 12:00-4:00pm

South East Senior Center - sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation
4655 S. Holly
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: Natalya - 206-722-0317
Community fair –Lunch, talks on home safety, fire safety and medications, balance assessments and blood pressure checks, information on PALS, Lifeline, Minor Home Repair, vision, and other services.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 12:00 – 4:00pm

Wallingford Community Senior Center -The Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N – Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-461-7825
Event – full of activities, personal risk assessment, lunch and group discussions, fire and home safety, role of exercise, balance testing and more…
Date: Thursday – September 18, 2008 – 9:30am – 2:00pm

West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA – Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St
Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: 206- 932-4044
Fall Prevention EXPO – balance assessments, exercise demo, tai chi demo, drug interactions, home fire safety, chair massage
Date: Tuesday – September 23, 2008 10:00am – 1:00pm

Greenwood Senior Center –sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation
525 85th St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-297-0875
Resource Fair – Medications, fire prevention, home assessments, exercise demonstrations
Date: Wednesday – September 24, 2008 – 10:00am– 2:00pm

University Washington Medical Center – sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy
1959 NE Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5370
Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 11:00am – 4:00pm

UW Roosevelt Clinic - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-598-5370
Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 11:00am – 4:00pm

Harborview Medical Center -sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy
325 Ninth Ave.,
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-598-5370
Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008- 12:00 – 3:00pm

Ballard Northwest Senior Activity Center - sponsored by University of Washington Division of Physical Therapy
5429 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: 206-598-5370
Will be conducting fall risk assessments and footwear checks
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 – 10:00am – 1:00pm

Shelton, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Location: Thelar Center
Street Address:
City: Belfair
State: WA
Description of Event: Information tables and short presentation on what you can do to prevent a fall. Sept 18th 10:30 AM -12:30 PM.
Contact Person: Lisa Andrew
Telephone: (360)459-8311
E-mail Address: Lisa.Andrew@providence.org

Shoreline, WA

Paramount Park – sponsored by Shoreline Fire Department – Lake Forest Park Senior Center – Northwest Hospital – Shoreline Parks and Recreation Dept
15000 10th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone: 206-533-6564
EVENT: booths, door prizes, bone density screenings and more
Date: Saturday – September 27, 2008 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Spokane, WA

Name of Event: Free Public Balance Screening
Location: Four Seasons Physical Therapy
Street Address: 1111 W Wellesley
City: Spokane
State: WA
Description of Event: Physical therapists and assistants will provide standardized balance screening tests to participants and will provide printed materials for balance and falls related issues.
Contact Person: John McKinnon PT OS
Telephone: (509)327-1578
E-mail Address: john@4seasonspt.com

Name of Event: Community Falls Awareness
Location: St. Luke's Rehab Institute - Medical Office Building
Street Address: 715 S. Cowley St.
City: Spokane
State: WA
Description of Event: Falls Risk and Balance Screening and fun event Sept 18 11-1
Contact Person: Valerie Wang, PT
Telephone: 509-473-6869
E-mail Address: wangv@st-lukes.org

Name of Event: Balance Screen
Location: Apex Physical Therapy
Street Address: 1111 E. Westview Ct. Ste A
City: Spokane
State: WA
Description of Event: Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00-12:00. Free balance screen and fall risk assessment.
Contact Person: Lindsey Masiarek, MPT
Telephone: (509) 465-1749
E-mail Address: lindseym@apexpt.com

Steilacoom, WA

Name of Event: Steilacoom Falls Prevention Promotion
Location: Steilacoom Community Center
Street Address: 2301 Worthington Street
City: Steilacoom
State: WA
Description of Event: A two hour program that will include falls awareness, movement activities, resources, lunch and a special performance by the Steilacoom Dance company. Tuesday, September 16th 11 am - 1 pm
Contact Person: Steven Behr
Telephone: (253) 686-9797
E-mail Address: wellnessworksnw@comcast.net

Tacoma, WA

Name of Event: Getniva Supports Fall Prevention
Location: Gentiva Home Health
Street Address: 4020 S 56th St suite 101
City: Tacoma
State: Wa
Description of Event: Stop by on Thursday, September 18th between 2-4pm. We will have free fall risk assesments, blood pressure screening, home safety information, LifeLine, community and senior resources geared towards keeping you on your feet. Nurses and Physical Therapists will be available to answer your questions related to Fall Prevetnion.
Contact Person: Melinda Schultz
Telephone: 253-475-6862
E-mail Address: melinda_schultz@gentiva.com

Name of Event: Falls Prevention and Balance Exercises
Location: Beacon Senior Activity Center
Street Address: 415 S. 13th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Description of Event: A falls prevention presentation and exercise demonstration aimed at seniors and their caregivers.
Contact Person: Emily West
Telephone: 253-475-4484/253-572-2552
E-mail Address: claremorrison@nwoi.org