Thank You for Your Donations of Books & Supplies

Dear Seniors & Friends,

Thank you for all of your donations of books and adult personal care products like Depends.  

Right now we have enough books, etc., and are running out of room for books and adult

diapers.  

BOOKS:

If you have any extra books, please consider donating them to "A Novel Bookstore" in 

Yelm.  They will give you credit for your books, so you can purchase more books, or you

can simply donate them to the store.  They are open most days of the week

A Novel Bookstore

• Address:   305 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597

• Phone:   (360) 458-4722

• Contact email:  anovelbookstore@mac.com

ADULT DIAPERS:

If you have any extra adult diapers, our food banks in Rainier have a need for these.

They are expensive and many people need them.

Valley Heart Food Pantry

• Address:   11318 Vail Cutoff Road SE, Rainier, WA 98576

• Phone:   (360) 446-2626

• 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Wednesdays & Saturdays

Christ's Cupboard Food Pantry

• Address: 204 Binghampton St, Rainier, WA 98576
• Phone: (360) 446-2614
• 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursdays

Thank you for your love and support for the Senior Center of Rainier WA

Veterans Resource & Job Fair

JBLM Training Alert

 

Linda Johnson	11:22 AM (11 hours ago)
to me

TRAINING ALERT:

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct demolitions, mortar and artillery training throughout October. JBLM’s normal firing hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The following training includes approved activity outside those hours and may be heard in surrounding communities.

Training is scheduled for the following periods:
• Demolitions training: Oct. 1-2, 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. daily.
• Mortar training: Begins at 6 a.m. Oct. 16 and continues through 6 a.m. Oct. 18.
• Artillery training: Begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 and continues through 5 p.m. Oct. 23.
• Demolitions training: Oct. 20, 1 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
• Artillery training: Begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 26 and continues through 5 p.m. Oct. 30.

Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs at the following URL:

https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances.

Nancy Bay Obituary 2026

 

Rest in Peace - Chris Beck

 

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Christian "Chris" Beck of Rainier, Washington.

Chris was a veteran who served his country with honor, and a devoted member of our community who gave generously of his time and leadership. As a former President of the Rainier Lions Club, he lived the Lions motto—We Serve—not as a slogan, but as a way of life. Whether he was helping neighbors, supporting local causes, or showing up when Rainier needed a steady hand, Chris led with humility, loyalty, and quiet strength.

He will be remembered as a patriot, a servant-leader, and a friend to many. Rainier is a little smaller without him.

Our thoughts are with his family, fellow Lions, fellow veterans, and all who knew him. May he rest in peace, and may his example of service continue to inspire this community.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tumwater-wa/christian-beck-13061226/share

If you have a favorite memory of Chris, we invite you to share it below.

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation for 2027

 

Medicare's Open Enrollment Presentations in Thurston County October 2022

Medicare's Open Enrollment Presentation 

in Thurston County October 2026

To make an appointment for a personal consultation Contact:

Elizabeth Thunstedt, MBA

Licensed Insurance Broker

Insurance Answers Washington

Phone:  (253) 226-0806

Fax"  (360) 252-6509

Elizabeth@InsuranceAnswersWA.com

https://InsuranceAnswersWA.com

Good afternoon everyone,

Happy Autumn officially.

It is hard to believe but fall is here and Medicare's Open Enrollment is rolling out in a few weeks.  Medicare's Advantage and Part D plans will be available on Medicare's official website starting October 1, but enrollment options do not start until October 15.  We are geared up to help beneficiaries with their questions, whether they are new to Medicare or already enrolled.

Learn about programs that help pay for Medicare's out of pocket costs:  

Senior Center of Rainier  on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM.

Happy Autumn.  As always, if you have any questions, please feel free 

as during the presentation or contact our office.

Elizabeth Thunstedt

Invitation: Derrol Cooper Celebration of Life

       You are invited to the Celebration of Life for Derrol Cooper: