Donation Letter for 2025

 

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

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!

July 2025 Lunch Menu

 

Anywhere Library Poster

 We received the following poster from the Timberland Anywhere Library.  Please feel free to share with your friends and family!  

March 2025 Lunch Menu

 Menus are subject to change...

Bake Sale November 29, 2024

 

December 2024 Lunch Menu

 

Volunteers Needed at the Senior Center of Rainier

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Thank you all for supporting the Senior Center of Rainier.  We appreciate everyone's help

keeping our Senior Center operating smoothly.  We still need volunteers.  I have attached 

a copy of our volunteer form.  Anyone who wants to help can find something on our form, 

or add a job description for something they can contribute to the Senior Center.

There are volunteers who bake for bake sales, host BINGO, fill napkin holders, etc.  The

list on our form is simply suggestions.  You may choose a volunteer activity that's not listed

here on our form.  We appreciate the contributions made by our volunteers more than mere 

words can express!

Sincerely,

Linda Johnson

Black Friday Holiday Bazaar

 

Black Friday Sale & Correction

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

The GRINCH has moved to the Senior Center of Rainier!  Whoo Hoo!  Crocheted items, blankets, food, wood items and more!!!  Come to our special Unique Boutique SALE! 

There will be a "Black Friday Sale" at the Senior Center of Rainier on Friday, November 29th.

Kevin Pettit is managing this sale.  Anyone who'd like to be a vendor, or has any questions about this sale can call Kevin at:  (561) 313-1167.

They will be selling a wide variety of holiday gifts and handcrafted items.  

CORRECTION:  This is not the sale for the elementary school kids.  My apologies. That sale will be in December.  You can contact Rachele Stephenson for information on that sale where everything is under $10.00 for the kids.  

October 2024 Lunch Menu

 

September 2024 Lunch Menu

 Menus are subject to change...

BINGO will be held on the 4th Monday and the Board Meeting on the 5th Monday.  (It will be

the 3rd and 4th Mondays we meet during September 2024).  Thank you!

Samuel Edwin Taylor III Memorial July 5 2024

Sam passed away June 24, 2024, leaving behind a family that loved him and our entire community cherished him.  

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 5th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Mills Funeral Home.    

Mills Funeral Home, 
5725 Littlerock Rd SW, 
Tumwater, WA 98512

You can find Sam Taylor's memorial page online here:

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/wa/rainier/samuel-edwin-taylor-iii-18275709

Please feel free to leave a sympathy message to his family in the guestbook on the memorial page of Samuel Edwin Taylor III to show support. 

A reception will be held on Friday, July 5th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Rainier Senior Center. 

Senior Center of Rainier
108 Michigan St S
Rainier, WA 98576

Visitor: Ronda Litzenberger

 Ronda Litzenberger called and asked if she could come and speak to our seniors during lunch.  She and a member of her team came yesterday.  She's from Eatonville.  She has been on the Eatonville School Board for the last 16 years.  She's endorsed by Gary Edwards. She will be attending the STEDI Breakfast Meeting on Friday, July 21st.  The meeting starts at 8 AM and usually lasts until 9:30 AM.  

Although the Senior Center of Rainier doesn't endorse any candidates, we do allow them to come and speak during lunch. 

We encourage speakers from other non-profit & civic groups to speak just before lunch, also.

If you would like to come speak on a Monday or Wednesday around 11:15 - 11:30, please feel free to call George at:  (360) 292-5363.

May 2024 Lunch Menu

 

Senior Center Driving Class April 24, 2024

 The Driving Class date has been changed.  It will be held on April 24, 2024.

February 2024 Lunch Menu

 

Lunch Price Information January 2024

The Senior Center will be open today at 10 AM.  The new flooring has been installed and everything has been put away.

Our circumstances have changed at the Senior Center.  It was difficult to get provisions from the Rainier Emergency Food Center for a few months.  We didn't know what was happening, so the Board of Directors voted to increase the price of lunch by a dollar in November.  

Last month the REFC closed unexpectedly.  Since their closure many people and non-profits have reached out to us with donations of meat, eggs and food.  Private individuals have offered to donate food, pick up food and deliver it.  

Groups that used to supply the REFC have reached out to us.  Kevin & Diane Pettit got us in contact with Brenda at The Yelm Prairie Christian Center, which has started donating meat and perishable food to us.  

The Tenino Community Service Center called yesterday and will be donating food to us, also.  She will be coming to the Senior Center today with Pastor Pat for lunch today.  She will be bringing romaine lettuce for everyone to take home.  They will be donating food to the Senior Center.

Since our circumstances have changed, there is no need to increase the cost of our meals.  Even though the new lunch cards have $30.00 on them, the price will remain $25.00.  Lunch prices will stay at $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members.

We are stewards of the Senior Center.  We can only pass on a cost when it is absolutely necessary.  We look forward to seeing everyone for lunch today!

January 2024 Lunch Menu

 Remember, we will be closed on January 1, 2024.