Rainier Round-up Days Bake Sale & Raffle

Our homemade baked goods were a HIT this year!  We sold out of many of the wonderful items people made for our yearly Bluegrass Bake Sale!  We sold out of the Strawberry Shortcake, Peach and Mixed Berry Cobblers.  We had to cut pies and sell pieces by the slice because so many people came back for dessert!  All in all our booth was a success this year!  Thank you all for your hard work and commitment to our Senior Center!  

Eclipse 2017 at the Rainier Senior Center

Monday, August 21, was busy.  We not only had a BINGO game, but many seniors went outside, during a BINGO Break, and watched the eclipse with their eclipse glasses.  Inside we could see that it was getting dark outside as the moon eclipsed the sun.  From our perspective it looked like stormy weather outside.  Dark clouds on the horizon.  (George & I stayed inside with a few others.)  

Even though we bought 50 pairs of certified solar eclipse glasses, we ran out quickly.  We weren't going to look at the eclipse without a pair of the glasses.  

Outside during the eclipse

Rosemary looking at eclipse using a colander

Yelm Amateur Radio Group

 Anyone interested in learning to become an amateur HAM Radio operator is welcome to attend the Yelm Amateur Radio Operator meetings on the first and third Saturdays, at Valley Heart Church, in Rainier.  Please contact the members below if you are interested in joining YARG.  Members range in age from just over 12 years of age to over 80 years of age.  

Rainier Emergency Preparedness Meeting 8/17/17

Below are notes from the Rainier Emergency Preparedness Meeting at the Rainier Chapel last Thursday evening.  Copies of the attachments that were given out are below the notes.

Tacoma Rainier's Ballgame August 8, 2017

George Johnson

Betty Howels (left)  Rosemary Sanders (right)

Gaye, Thela & Betty

Cindy & her husband

Autumn Kenney (left), Dawn Kenney (right)

A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in your area...

We received the following email from a Rainier Senior Center member:

Your Current Severe RADAR MAP Link

Your local forecast link

Breaking General News Link

Airports Closed or Delayed 

AIR QUALITY ALERT WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ALERT WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY. THE SMOKE FROM WILDFIRES IN WASHINGTON AND BRITISH COLUMBIA HAS ARRIVED. AIR QUALITY THIS MORNING ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON HAS REACHED LOCALLY UNHEALTHY LEVELS. MOST AREAS HAVE AIR THAT IS IN THE CATEGORY OF UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. THE SENSOR IN PORT ANGELES AT 7 AM THIS MORNING IS RECORDING VERY UNHEALTHY AIR. CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY AND ESPECIALLY THOSE PEOPLE WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES ARE THE MOST AT RISK OF SERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS AND SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: WASMOKE.BLOGSPOT.COM  OR SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN. ========================== Services Description ========================== This service is provided at no cost to you. 1. Severe Weather Alerts that include current radar, weather conditions and forecast links. 2. In addition to alerts you may also receive daily AM and PM forecast information with a separate option to unsubscribe. ========================== Account Options: ========================== To make changes to your email profile go to www.emergencyemail.org click on the Update Link.

 

THE EMERGENCY EMAIL & WIRELESS NETWORK

Don't Mess with Old Folk

Alice, one of our members at the Rainier Senior Center, brought in this funny article and shared it with some of us yesterday.  She sent it to me, so I could post it on our blog to share with anyone who missed it yesterday.  I laughed so hard I cried.  Thank you, Alice!

Yesterday my daughter e-mailed me again,

asking why I didn't do something useful with my

time.

“Like, me sitting around the pool and

drinking wine is not a good thing?” I

asked.

My "doing-something-useful" seems to be her

favorite topic of conversation.

She was "only thinking of me", she said and

suggested that I go down to the Senior Center and join

something.

I did this and when I got home last night, I

decided to play a prank on her.

I e-mailed her and told her that I had

joined a Parachute Club.

She replied, "Mother, are you nuts? You are

78 years old and now you're going to start jumping out of

airplanes?”

I told her that I even got a Membership Card

and e-mailed a copy to her.

She immediately telephoned me and yelled,

"Good grief, Mom, where are your glasses?! This is a Membership to

a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute

Club.”

I calmly replied, "Oh my, I think I'm in

real trouble then, because I signed up for five jumps a

week!!”

The line went quiet and her friend picked up

the phone and said that my daughter had

fainted.

Life as a Senior Citizen is not getting any

easier, but sometimes it can be real fun.

Just because you're "Young" doesn't

mean

that you can outsmart an "old

Geezer"

Remember:

Don't make old people mad. We don't like

being old in the first place, so it doesn't

take much to tick us off.

REFC Donations ONLY Yard Sale!!!

REFC is having a yard/garage sale.  They are having a Yard/Garage Sale on August 4th and 5th from 10 AM - 4 PM.  Unlike most sales, there are no prices on their items.  It's a "Donation Only" event.  Take what you need.  Donate what you can afford.

Thank you for helping support the Rainier Emergency Food Center!

 All donations are greatly appreciated!

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

Got Kids??? Need School Supplies???

Valley Heart Church is working together with the Rainier Emergency Food Center to gather coats and school supplies for students returning to school this fall.  The food center is open on Wednesdays and Saturday from 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon.  There is a sign up sheet to get school supplies at the reception desk when you first walk into the food bank.

Thurston County Senior Property Tax Exemptions

Direct Link to Thurston County Assessor's Office for Property Tax Exemption:

If your incomes does not exceed $40,000 and you own and reside in your home, including mobile homes, you may be able to get a tax reduction.  You must be at least 61 years of age or , if under 61, retired because of a disability and unable to work.

To apply for the senior/disabled exemption contact the Thurston County Assessor.

http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/assessor/

Phone: 360-867-2200

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.

Bluegrass Pickin' Party 25th Anniversary 2017

FREE Admission!  Come to the 25th Anniversary of the Rainier Bluegrass Pickin' Party August 24th - 27, 2017 in Wilkowski Park.   

The pickin' & grinnin' will go on all week, as the bluegrass performers practice in the park by their RV's.  It's fun for the whole family to wander through the park and watch the performers play informally, as they get ready for their free concerts.

Friday the Open Mic on the Bluegrass Stage starts at 3 PM and goes on through 7 PM. Please remember to bring chairs and blankets.

Saturday there are 2 concerts.  The first one goes from 2 - 5 PM.  The second one starts at 6 PM and runs through 10 PM.  

Pinewood Derby Community Races 2017

This year the Cub Scouts #307 will be having a “Pinewood Derby” after the Rainier Round-up Days Parade.  This race is open to the public & is for people of all ages.  

They’ll have a Rainier Round-up Days Vendor booth, where anyone can sign up to have their car in the Pinewood Derby.  The entry fee is $2.00 for the race.  All money raised from this event will go towards helping the pack buy a new race track for their derby races.

Thank you for supporting our Scouts!

Jim Bob's 5 Annual Show & Shine Car Show & Auction

We stopped in to see Lori Shine in their new "Shine Specialties" store front. It's amazing! They have a lot more room. It's open and spacious. Their grand opening will be on August 19th. She gave us a flyer for a fundraiser that she and her husband sponsor. It's "Jim Bob's 5th Annual Show & Shine Car Show & Auction" which helps our wounded heroes from JBLM. This fundraiser is near & dear to their hearts.

George is making a bridge, with solar lights, to donate to this auction. You'll be able to see it soon at Shine Specialties. Go in and say "Hi" to Lori. Tell them George sent you!

Sassy Seafood

Sassy Seafood is one of the vendors at the Thurston County Farmer's Market on Wednesday.  They are a 7 year old company, that uses "sustainable" fishing practices. 

Their albacore tuna is caught in the cold waters of of the Pacific Ocean.  Their canned tuna comes in larger portions then we're used to seeing today in our stores.   Top quality at an affordable price.

Sanctified Speech

Here's another flyer that someone left at the Rainier Senior Center desk to have posted on our blog:

Life Begins at 80

Someone left the story below at the desk at the Rainier Senior Center to post on the blog:

Rainier Round-up Days Vendor Application 2017

Rainier Roundup Days Parade Application 2017