Betty Howells Celebration of Life

 

Betty Jean Howells

Birth date:May 13, 1936 - Death date:Oct 1, 2025

Betty passed away at Madigan Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband John in 2008 and her eldest daughter Debrah Jean Erickson in 2024. She is survived by her daughters Laurie (Terry) Cantzler, Teena (Rick, deceased 1993) Scott, Myrna (Daniel) Jorgensen, Mona (Myron) Michaelis, Mira (Scott) Silva along with 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 12:00 p.m. The graveside service at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA. 

The family will have a small gathering for all after the services at The Eagles Club 11609 Koeppen RD SE Yelm WA 98597 from 3:30 to 6:00pm.

 

Notice of Changes at the Senior Center November 1, 2025

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

There will be some changes at the Senior Center of Rainier starting November 1, 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by email at:  seniorcenterofrainier@gmail.com or call the Senior Center at (360) 446-2258, or contact George Johnson (360) 292-5363.

Thank you,

Linda Johnson

Elizabeth Thunstedt: Medicare Insurance Answers

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Elizabeth Thunstedt will be at the Senior Center on Monday, October 6, 2025 to help with any Medicare, or Medicare Advantage Plan questions you may have.  She can discuss new plan options and help you find an insurance plan that works best for your healthcare situation. 

Please feel free to bring any questions you may have for her.  She is available for private consultations before and after her presentation.

Linda

October 2025 Lunch Menu

 

September 2025 Menu

 

Cindee Day

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Cindee Day has joined our Board of Directors.  She is an accountant.  She started her business in 2001.  She will be taking over as Treasurer of the Senior Center of Rainier on January 1, 2026.  

You can email her, call her, or contact her on Facebook.

Attached is a copy of her business card:

1776 Reenactment Photos from August 2025

 

Maya's Thank you for the Senior Center of Rainier

 Dear Seniors & Friends,  We hope to see Maya next week at BINGO!  Here's a copy of the "Thank You" she sent us this week at the Senior Center!  

Thank you, Maya!

Street Dance 2025!

The Randy Band performed at the first Street Dance Bo Foster & Turner Automotive held at Holiday Park in Rainier WA.  They are back by popular demand!   Come dance on the street between Holiday Park & Rainier City Pizza & Burgers.  

There will have a bake sale at the dance, for anyone interested in home baked, sweet treats.

July Potluck - Maya Thank You to Captain Bill July 2025

 Kids are amazing!  Valeen's granddaughter, Maya, wrote a special "Thank you" to Captain Bill & everyone who contributed to the potluck in July.  It was very thoughtful of her.  You can read it below, as well as see videos and pictures of Bill at work!

Thank you, Maya!

Your card made everyone's d

ay!

August 2025 Lunch Menu

 

 Civil War Reenactment Weekend

Overview

Experience the Thunder of History: Civil War Reenactment Weekend

Step into the past as history comes to life during the largest Civil War reenactment 

event in the Pacific Northwest!

🧨 Hear the cannons roar
🐎 Watch cavalry charge through smoke and fire
🏕️ Stroll through authentic 19th-century camps
🎖️ Meet reenactors from Oregon, Spokane, and beyond

SCHEDULE

Battle Reenactments:
SAT at 11 AM & 3 PM
SAT 7 PM Period Dance Open to the public
SUN at 11 AM & 3 PM
MON at 11 AM

Bring the whole family and explore “History in 3D”—a full-sensory experience that immerses you in one of the most pivotal and challenging chapters of American history.

📚 Discover the hardship and heroism of the Civil War era through live demonstrations, battlefield skirmishes, and hands-on educational activities.

👧👦 Great for kids and curious minds of all ages—this is not just an event, it’s a living classroom.

Get your tickets at the gate upon entry. Military discount: $9 with ID, $5 if in uniform.

https://www.experienceolympia.com/events/battle-for-everson-farm/

Battle for Everson Farm - Civil War Reenactment

Everson Farm

14415 George Rd SEYelm , WA 98597

(509) 910-4638

brightnot66@yahoo.com

Admission

$10, Active Military Discount, Free for kids under 12

Rainier Summer Cleanup 2025

 The City of Rainier has a community cleanup on August 2, 2025 from 9 am - noon.  This will end as soon as the containers get full.  This is FREE of charge and for citizens of Rainier ONLY!

Tenino Oregon Trail Days 2025

 

Bucoda Community Garden Workshop August 11, 2025

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Bucoda now has a community garden.  Their workshop is being held on August 11, 2025.

Scan the QR Code to register for the workshop.  

For questions, please call:  (360) 764-6273 or 

email: twagner@thurstoncd.com

Bucoda Community Garage Sale July 26, 2025

 The Bucoda Improvement Club is hosting a Community Garage Sale July 26 & 27 2025

For more information contact Laura Wilson at: bucodaicpres@gmail.com