Senior Center of Rainier Mission Statement 2026

Dear Seniors & Friends,

We have updated our Mission Statement:

"The Senior Center of Rainier is a warm, welcoming gathering place where older adults thrive—staying healthy, connected, and proudly independent. We nourish body and spirit with wholesome meals, vibrant activities, and meaningful learning opportunities in a safe, inclusive space that celebrates cultural diversity and bridges generations. Through our programs, we help prevent isolation, strengthen self-reliance, and foster lasting friendships that enrich our entire community".

We serve lunch on Mondays & Wednesdays. We arrive around 9 AM and open for visitors at 10. When we have soup, it's served at 11:30 AM, with lunch following at noon. We usually stay open until 2 PM. Sometimes later if we have a computer class, or other event.

The Senior Center of Rainier is a Multi-Purpose Community Center. Many other community organizations use the building in our "off hours".

• AA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM. They've been meeting here for decades.
• Girl Scouts meet on Thursday evenings upstairs.
• Prairie Point Quilters Guild meet every Thursday - all day.
• Judy's Club meets to quilt on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
• We Love Rainier WA meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. They come and go when they have holiday events (Christmas Tree Lighting, Halloween in the Park & Easter Egg Hunt), or have items to donate to the Rainier Elementary School. (Dictionaries, school supplies, Paws Store supplies and clothing).
• Church in the Park meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 3 PM.
• The Well-Rainier meets every Sunday for services at 10 AM. They have use of the building from 8 AM - 10 PM. They may come in Saturday evenings to get set-up for Sunday services.
• Other groups like Junior Wrestling, Saturday Market Bazaars, activities for children, Anywhere Library, Senior Citizens Safe Driving Classes, special speakers are, Celebrations of Life, Birthday Parties, etc. are fit into our regular schedule.
• Emergency Heating and Cooling Shelter. Designated Emergency Shelter in extreme emergencies.

Please contact Cherri Crafton to make arrangements to use our building. She's been doing a great job scheduling events.

Building Use Manager: Cherri Crafton:

                                       ccraftonrn@hotmail.com (208) 602-2730

Please contact Tom Arnbristor if you have any Building Security or Emergency issues.

Building Security & Emergency Manager: Tom Arnbristor:

                                                                    tbristor@msn.com 360-763-2257

We are grateful to be able to serve the greater Rainier area. Thank you for supporting the Senior Center of Rainier. We appreciate you!

Linda