Friday, February 28, 2020
Monday, February 24, 2020
Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled 2019 - 2020
Senior citizens and the disabled can receive a substantial reduction on their property tax rates.
The information is below:
"Washington State offeres a property tax relief program to help low income senior citizens, disabled persons and disabled veterans. Recent legislation increased the income limits, increased the occupancy requirements, and decreased the service-connected disability rating needed for veterans.
To qualify, a property owner must:
1.) Be 61 years or older or disabled and unable to pursue gainful employment or a Veteran with an 80%, or greater (previously 100%, or total disability ruling) service-connected disabnility rating.
2.) Be the owner of and ocup the property more than 9 months of the year. (previouslay more than 6 months).
3.) Have a total household income of $48,566 or less (previously $40,000 or less). We include non-taxable income, such as Social Security, and cannot use losses to offset gains when calculating your income.
There are three different levels of exemption, eah providing a different level of tax relief.
Category A: income $33,623 or less.
Category B: income from $33,623 to $41,095.
Category C: income from $41,095 to $48,566.
Citizens already in the program have been moved into their new category for 2020 tax year based on the most recent income information on file at the Assessor's Office.
To apply, bring your 2019 income informatoin (Income Tax Return, 1099's other income documents) to the Assessor's Offie - Building 1 of the Thurston County Courthouse - 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW Olympia, WA 998502.
https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/Assessor (360) 867-2200
The information is below:
"Washington State offeres a property tax relief program to help low income senior citizens, disabled persons and disabled veterans. Recent legislation increased the income limits, increased the occupancy requirements, and decreased the service-connected disability rating needed for veterans.
To qualify, a property owner must:
1.) Be 61 years or older or disabled and unable to pursue gainful employment or a Veteran with an 80%, or greater (previously 100%, or total disability ruling) service-connected disabnility rating.
2.) Be the owner of and ocup the property more than 9 months of the year. (previouslay more than 6 months).
3.) Have a total household income of $48,566 or less (previously $40,000 or less). We include non-taxable income, such as Social Security, and cannot use losses to offset gains when calculating your income.
There are three different levels of exemption, eah providing a different level of tax relief.
Category A: income $33,623 or less.
Category B: income from $33,623 to $41,095.
Category C: income from $41,095 to $48,566.
Citizens already in the program have been moved into their new category for 2020 tax year based on the most recent income information on file at the Assessor's Office.
To apply, bring your 2019 income informatoin (Income Tax Return, 1099's other income documents) to the Assessor's Offie - Building 1 of the Thurston County Courthouse - 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW Olympia, WA 998502.
https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/Assessor (360) 867-2200
Friday, February 7, 2020
School Levy Sign Waving Saturday, February 8, 2020
Ballots are due this Tuesday!
We'll be having SIGN WAVING
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
in support of the school levy.
Anyone with time available between 10:00 a.m and 12:00 p.m who would like to help is encouraged to stop by.
We will meet on Hwy 507 between Minnesota and Dakota Street.
Signs will be provided.
Ballots are due this Tuesday! Such an important issue for our community.
(Note: This levy will not increase your property taxes. This replaces the old levy that was passed, at a lower rate.)
Thank you!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Movie: "War Room"
Valley Heart Church is showing the movie "War Room" this coming Saturday evening.
Come join in the fun!
Come join in the fun!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Rainier School Levy 2020
Vote "YES" for the future!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Family Caregiver Information from DSHS
We received the following information from DSHS about family caregivers:
Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Sale!
GRAPEFRUIT SALE
We Love Rainier WA is selling Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit
20 lbs for $25
Buying a box of our grapefruit is a great way to support the efforts of WLRW and get some of the sweetest grapefruit in the world!
Please call Brenda at 360-446-0116 or George at 360-292-5363
Orders must be placed by January 24th
Fruit is due to arrive on February 8th
Sorry for the short notice but we just became aware of this opportunity this past week. All proceeds will go to Rainier projects supporting our students and community. Some examples are dictionaries for third graders, health van for eye and ear testing, movies in the park, Rainier reunion in August and many other community activities
WLRW will also be selling peaches, pears and nectarine this Summer as well as Fuji apples in September.
New Appliances Donated to the Senior Center!!!
Dear Seniors & Friends,
We use two stoves and ovens to prepare our meals. Our stoves and fridge were old and we needed new appliances. Left to our own devices, it looked like they were not in our future. Our senior center needs a new roof, so buying appliances was not on our agenda.
And then....
Last week someone donated a brand new side-by-side refridgerator and glass top stove to our Senior Center. Pastor Pat and Crew - delivered them on Wednesday morning. We had everything ready for them to be put right in place.
A special "Thank You" goes out to our ananoumous donor of the fridge and stove, as well as to the crew that delivered them to us.
We still needed a gas stove. We were designated as an emergency shelter in 2001 by the City of Rainier, with the blessings of the Board of Directors at that time. Most emergencies in our area are power outages. Most of these occur during bad weather when trees fall on power lines. With a gas stove, we can open as a heating/cooling shelter and provide hot meals to our seniors.
We found a brand new gas range, offered by Christy, on Offer-up. She and her husband, donated it to our senior center. We picked it up Friday morning. Thank you to Christy & her family for donating the gas range. It is a tremendous blessing to the Senior Center of Rainier. We really appreicate your donation!
All of our appliances are Whirlpool. They're beautiful and are hooked up and ready to use on Monday!
We appreciate everyone who contributes to our Senior Center in Rainier. Thank you from the hearts of our seniors in Rainier!
We use two stoves and ovens to prepare our meals. Our stoves and fridge were old and we needed new appliances. Left to our own devices, it looked like they were not in our future. Our senior center needs a new roof, so buying appliances was not on our agenda.
And then....
Last week someone donated a brand new side-by-side refridgerator and glass top stove to our Senior Center. Pastor Pat and Crew - delivered them on Wednesday morning. We had everything ready for them to be put right in place.
A special "Thank You" goes out to our ananoumous donor of the fridge and stove, as well as to the crew that delivered them to us.
We still needed a gas stove. We were designated as an emergency shelter in 2001 by the City of Rainier, with the blessings of the Board of Directors at that time. Most emergencies in our area are power outages. Most of these occur during bad weather when trees fall on power lines. With a gas stove, we can open as a heating/cooling shelter and provide hot meals to our seniors.
We found a brand new gas range, offered by Christy, on Offer-up. She and her husband, donated it to our senior center. We picked it up Friday morning. Thank you to Christy & her family for donating the gas range. It is a tremendous blessing to the Senior Center of Rainier. We really appreicate your donation!
All of our appliances are Whirlpool. They're beautiful and are hooked up and ready to use on Monday!
We appreciate everyone who contributes to our Senior Center in Rainier. Thank you from the hearts of our seniors in Rainier!
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Thanksgiving Dinner Update
Dear Seniors and Friends,
We will have Thanksgiving Dinner, with all of the trimmings on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day. The meal is $7.00, if you don't bring a side dish to share and $5.00 if you bring a side dish. We need everyone to RSVP and let us know if you're coming & whether your bringing a side dish. If you're bringing a side dish, please let us know what it is.We will be closed on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as many people need that day to cook for family and friends. That being said, we will be open on Thanksgiving for a "Pot Luck".
There is no cost on Thanksgiving Day, if you're bringing a side dish. Regular prices apply, if you're not bringing a side dish.
Again, we need everyone to RSVP and let us know
- If you're coming
- Whether or not you're bringing a side dish*.
- If you're bringing a side dish, please let us know what it is.
- If you know someone who will be spending Thanksgiving alone, please feel free to invite them.
- *Note: Couples and families need only bring one side dish.
Hope you had a Blessed Holiday!Linda
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Save the Dates for Upcoming Events at the Senior Center!
There are several up coming events at the Senior Center of Rainier. We hope you'lll join us in our fun activities!
Save the Date(s):
18 Jan: Pre Valentine's Day Bazaar at Rainier Senior Center/ 10am to 3pm
8 Feb: Rainier Art Gallery Opening at Rainier School District building/6pm
21 March: Romance in Rainier Adult Prom at the Rainier Senior Center/6pm/$10 a person/DJ Chroma/Risky Sisters Mobile Bar/Photos by Belinda Bugh Hayner
18 July: Rainiers First Art Festival
25 July: Rainier Pet Festival
More details will follow!!!!
Sarah Christensen
Event Coordinator, Senior Center of Rainier
Monday, October 14, 2019
Winter Craft Fair November 2, 2019
Come join Sue Watson at the Winter Craft Fair at Faith Community Center at 7075 Pacific Ave SE in Lacey, WA on November 2, 2019 from 10 AM - 4 PM! Questions? Call:
(360) 491-3552
(360) 491-3552
Everything is homemade, handmade & Made with Love!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The Constitution Is the Solution
You are invited to attend a FREE six-part educational workshop about the US Constitution
starting on Thursday evening, October 10, 2019 at 7 PM.
starting on Thursday evening, October 10, 2019 at 7 PM.
Questions? Call Gracie Sudano (360) 894-2516
Monday, September 23, 2019
Medicare Workshop October 7, 2019
Elizabeth Thunstedt will be holding a Medicare Workshop on October 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Senior Center of Rainier dining area. Please bring your questions about the 2020 changes in Medicare. We'll talk about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Presecription drug plans. Join us. Take the "Mystery out of Medicare"
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
PSE Power Outages
Seniors,
The Senior Center of Rainier is a "warming and cooling shelter" for our seniors in the Yelm/Rainier/Tenino area. Please feel free to call one of our board members who has a key, and they will open the center to let you if you have an emergency outside of our normal hours of operation. We are on the City of Rainier trunk line, so we usually have power. We can also provide you with hot food, internet and games/puzzles/books. Check your membership list for contact names and phone numbers.
Here's a link to a PSE Outage Map. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the map, then zoom in on your area. This map will give you an estimated time when the power will be up and running again when you click the red area on the map. https://www.pse.com/outage/outage-map
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