Pictures from Today's Potluck May 6, 2026

The potluck at the Senior Center's was a huge success.  Bill Koutrouba BBQ'd burgers and dogs today.  They were served with all of the trimmings, including grilled onions with bacon bits...sliced onions and tomatoes, wedges of avocado and many yummy side dishes!  

The Potlucks are Bill Koutrouba's idea.  He wants to give the kitchen staff a day off once a month during the good weather.  He did this last year, and the staff really enjoys taking time off with their families.  Thank you for cooking, Bill!

• Kathy Eide came early to make coffee, slice tomatoes and onions, as well as prepare other food for our lunch.  
• Captain Bill brought his BBQ, smoked pork and got started his prep work.  He grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, warmed buns Kellen made dill potato salad. 
• Nancy Bay brought homemade broccoli salad. 
• Evie and Ken Arnold brough deviled eggs.  
• Valeen Trujillo made her wonderful orange fruit salad.  
• Kevin and Diane brough coleslaw... 
• Cindee Day brough cheese sauce... 
• Sue and Dave Velasco brought their Seven Layer Taco dip...  

There was so much more food that was brought by our many wonderful members.  Thank you all for your contributions!  The food was very tasty!  

A special "Thank You" to Pastor Pat & Tina Cooley, Kellen Moore, Kathy Eide, Kevin & Diane Pettit for all helping in the kitchen.  Also, thank Cherri Crafton and Pattie Williams for helping with cleaning up after our lunch crowd left.  

We appreciate everyone who contributed today!  You made this event a success!  

Have a wonderful weekend.

We had a full house for our potluck today.  New faces, new members, great food and lots of wonderful help!  A special thank you to Kathy Eide and Kellen Moore for setting everything up in the kitchen this morning!

Kevin and Diane Pettit helping serve food in the kitchen.  Pat and Tina Cooley helped serve and do dishes.  What a great team.

Left to Right:  Tina Cooley, Pat Cooley, Kevin Pettit, Diane Pettit, Evie Arnold working in the kitchen. 

 

Rainier Schools Leaders and Students Share Lunch with Seniors at Senior Center of Rainier

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Rainier Public Schools Superintendent Bryon Bahr, Rainier High School Principal John Beckman, and members of the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee paid a special visit to the Senior Center of Rainier for lunch.

The gathering brought together district leadership, student representatives, and local seniors for a meaningful afternoon of conversation, connection, and community. Students from the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee had the opportunity to sit with seniors, listen to their stories, and share about school life in Rainier.

Superintendent Bryon Bahr and Principal John Beckman joined the students in greeting attendees and participating in the meal, emphasizing the importance of bridging generational gaps and strengthening ties between the schools and the broader Rainier community.

Events like this highlight the district’s commitment to building relationships beyond the classroom. Students gained valuable perspectives from older community members, while seniors enjoyed hearing directly from the young people shaping Rainier’s future.

The Senior Center of Rainier provided a welcoming space for the lunch, fostering an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect. Many attendees expressed appreciation for the chance to connect in such a personal way.

Rainier School District continues to look for opportunities to engage students in community service and intergenerational dialogue. This visit to the Senior Center served as a wonderful reminder that strong communities are built when all generations come together.

A big thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Senior Center of Rainier for hosting this special event, and to all the students and staff who made the afternoon memorable.

FFA Plant Sale 2026

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

The Rainier FFA is hosting their Annual Plant Sale.

The kids are dedicated to their plants and our

community!  Support the kids!

Saturday Market Opens May 2, 2026

 

Rainier Saturday Market Opens:

May 2, 2026

New Vendors! 

We are open this Saturday 10-3pm!!!

We will have some amazing vendors including starter plants, 

Flowers, Bird houses and soooo much more!

May 2026 Lunch Menu

Dear Seniors and Friends,

Attached is the Lunch Menu for May 2026.  Remember, our menu's are subject to change.

Church in the Park will be held in Wilkowski Park starting on the third Saturday of May.

Contact Tom Arnbrister to get information about the time their service starts.

Linda

Thank You for Grants for New Kitchen Vents

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

The Senior Center of Rainier received 2 grants that helped us replace the vent over one stove, which quit working, with 2 new commercial recessed vents.  We now have vents over both kitchen ranges.  

A special "Thank You" to the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound and the Rotary Club of Olympia.  We couldn't have done this without the help of our grants and the contractor who installed our vents.  

The Senior Center of Rainier is a non-profit charity.  We serve lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Soup &/or Salad is served at 11:30 am and lunch at noon.  The cost is $7.00 for members & $9.00 for non-members.

The Senior Center of Rainier opened in 1976.  Moved to it's present location in 1977 and continues to operate with an all-volunteer staff (100%).  We do all of this with an annual income that is below $35,000, including the grants we receive.

The grants we receive help us get the equipment and make the improvements that keep our volunteers and members.  We couldn't do this without everyone's cooperation and support.

Thank you ALL!

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Student Advisory Committee Lunch This Wednesday April 22, 2026

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

We are excited to invite you to join us for a special lunch this Wednesday with students from Rainier High School!

Bryon Bahr, Superintendent of Rainier Schools, reached out to us last month to arrange our annual Student Advisory Committee Lunch. He, along with RHS Principal John Beckman and a group of students, will be joining us for lunch at the Senior Center.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with the next generation of local leaders, hear what’s happening in our schools, and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Date: This Wednesday Time: 11:301 AM] Location: Senior Center Dining Room

We hope you’ll come and help make our young visitors feel welcome! No RSVP is required — just come and enjoy the conversation and good company.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at the front desk.

Thank you, Linda

(360) 446-2258 Senior Center Landline