RSC in Senior News - October 2017

Fill the Hearse Clothing Drive in Tenino

Deni & Chris Hansen are having a clothing drive for the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.  It's called "Fill the Hearse Clothing Drive.)  They will be collecting clothing (all sizes), coats, blankets, shoes, gloves, hats, and other winter wear.  

Please contact Laurey Jones with any questions you have at:  laurbarl@yahoo.com

Thank You for Donating to the Olympia Union Gospel Mission!

It all started with one person's idea.  Thank you, Nancy Bay!  Nancy cleaned out her closet and brought in 4 bags of gently used winter clothing for the Rainier Senior Center to donate to the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.  

Rosemary Sanders ran with the idea!  

Everyone at the Rainier Senior Center sends a special "Thank You" to everyone who donated clothing and other usable items to the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.  In addition to nice, warm winter clothing, we received business suits from someone who recently retired, sleeping bags and back packs, winter coats shoes, socks & new underwear.  

We had so many items we filled up the entry way with bags and bags...and more bags.  What a treat for the people who were there to help us unload our vehicles.  (Yes, we overfilled 2 vehicles.  A full sized truck and a station wagon.  

Once we arrived at the Olympia Union Gospel Mission,m we had many people help us unload all of the clothing and other items.  We are grateful for everyone's help and donations.  Thank you so much!

George Johnson is 6' 4" tall.  Look at how tall the pile is behind him!  It's tall, deep and wide!

August 2017 Lunch Menu

Hi!  Happy Summer...  The sunshine has been beautiful!

Below is a copy of the Rainier Senior Center lunch menu for August 2017.

Remember we have 50 pair of eclipse glasses so we can safely watch the eclipse on August 21st during BINGO.  These will be given out on a "first come, first serve" basis.

We're also having our clothing drive for the Olympia Union Gospel Mission on that day.  Remember to bring in gently used clothing, shoes and coats you no longer want or need.

We'll need volunteers to man the booth during the Bluegrass Festival August 25th & 26th.  If you have any nice items you'd like to donate

to the raffle, contact Rosemary.  

Thank you,

Linda & George Johnson

Clothing Drive for the Union Gospel Mission

Please support the Olympia Union Gospel Mission, as they serve people in these difficult times.

On August 21, 2017, The Rainier Senior Center is having a clothing drive for the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.  Please bring gently used clothing to the Rainier Senior Center on August 21st from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Fall will be right around the corner.  Some children are homeless  and they will be heading back to school.  Any warm clothing you can donate will help these families as they prepare for the fall and winter months ahead.

We are located at
108 Michigan Street E

Rainier, WA, 98576. 

Call (360) 446-2258, if you have any questions.

They need socks, shirts, sweaters, jackets, jeans, pants, pajamas, jackets, dresses and business attire, for people that are going out on job interviews.

Thank you, in advance, for your thoughtful donations.

RSC in Senior News June 2017

What a difference a donation makes!

The people at the Olympia Union Gospel Mission sent Rosemary Sanders a picture of the clothes we donated - hanging up on their racks.  What a difference a donation makes!

And they're still not finished hanging the clothes we donated!!!

Rainier Senior Center Rummage Sale 2017

A Special "Thank You" goes out to everyone who donated to the Rainier Senior Center Rummage Sale.  We really appreciate everyone who took time out to help with the sale, whether you helped set-up the sale, worked at the sale, priced items, or helped pack-up and clean the center.  We appreciate each and every one of you.  Your time, patience and teamwork made this the greatest sale ever!  

Even though we were very busy at the Rainier Senior Center Rummage Sale, we had a lot of stuff left over.  We extended our sale to go through Sunday afternoon, with $2.00 bags for clothing and 1/2 price for all other items.

We had 3 truck loads of stuff left over that went to a non-profit thrift store in Yelm.  The clothing and bedding that was left over was promptly picked up by two ladies from the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.  

The racks at the Union Gospel Mission were almost empty, before they received our donation.  There are many people in need of warm clothing, so their cupboards were bare.

BEFORE:

Look at her sad face...

AFTER:

Our donations FILLED their van from top to bottom.  The bags of clothing fell out of their van when they opened their doors at the Mission...

That's a big smile!!!

Please feel free to donate to the Union Gospel Mission at:  http://www.ougm.org/donate/
You can contact them about donating clothing and bedding by going to their website.  

Current Olympia Union Gospel Mission needs: 

Please drop off items at 413 Franklin St NE, 9-4 pm Monday – Friday.  

• Dental: good quality, soft toothbrushes
• Hygiene Supplies: Women’s hygiene, deodorant, underwear (men boxers sizes 30-38 & women all sizes), socks, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, wash clothes.
• Street Ministry: Tents, sleeping bags, tarps, backpacks, duffel bags, men’s pants (32-36 waist), women’s pants (3-15 size), hoodies, boots, sweatshirts & sweatpants
• Kitchen: #10 cans of fruits and vegetables, fresh produce

Note:  The furniture is being picked up by Habitat for Humanity, in Yelm.