Clothing Drive for the Kids

Tiffany Crop and Rachele Stephenson are heading up a clothing drive for the kids.  

You can drop off clothing at the Senior Center of Rainier this week and next week.  They will earn $0.25 per pound for used clothing.  Any clothing that's not wearable will go to be shredded for insulation.  Please feel free to bring your bags and boxes of clothing to the Senior Center of Rainier Monday & Wednesday between 10 - 2 PM.  If you're attending a function at the senior center during off hours, please feel free to bring your clothing and leave it in the front room.

Thank you for supporting our kids.

"Kids may be 30 % of our population, but they're 100% of our future!" Gary Edwards

Charlotte Runyan Passed Away

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Charlotte playing her instrument in 2016, picture by Nancy Bay

Charlotte Runyan passed away in her sleep early Saturday morning after.  She was 92 and her health had been failing.  Art and Charlotte were married for over 50 years.  They did everything together.  Please keep Art and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

She and her husband, Art, started the Bluegrass Pickin' Party (AKA Bluegrass Festival).  She and Art played bluegrass music together for many, many years.  It was one of the passions they shared together.  They traveled to bluegrass festivals throughout the greater PNW area.  They "Stayed and Played" while visiting with friends from all across the country.

Charlotte and Art riding in their golf cart during Bluegrass.  Picture by Nancy Bay 2016

Art & Charlotte receiving their 20 year Bluegrass Award.

Left to right:  George Johnson, Art & Charlotte Runyan, David Wuller

Charlotte was loved by many, many people.  She will be missed tremendously by us all.    

   Sincerely

   Linda & George Johnson

October 2021 Lunch Menu

 Note:  There is a change in the October lunch Menu.  We will have Chicken Enchiladas instead of Chicken Fried Steak on October 6th.  Thank you for understanding.

September 2021 Lunch Menu

 Note:  There are changes in the September menu.  Victoria Pierce-Cooper will be making her Tuna Casserole instead of Spaghetti on September 27th.

Cooling Shelter in HOT Weather!

Dear Seniors & Friends,

The forecast for the next few days is for HOT weather.  It's projected to be over 90 degrees for the next four days, starting Wednesday.  The Senior Center will be open Wednesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 9 PM during this heat wave.

Please feel free to bring your crocheting, knitting, sewing, or any other craft you choose to occupy your time while you're at the Senior Center.  We have many board games and cards you can play or puzzles to put together.  

Please feel free to join us for snacks, beverages and light meals during these days.  If you want to bring something to share, please feel free to do so.  We'll pick up soda and ice cream for floats.  Let's make this a fun, memorable time at the Senior Center of Rainier!  

We love Rainier!  We love you, too!

Linda & George Johnson

Rainier Round-up Days Parade Application 2021

Let's Celebrate Rainier 2021!!!

 Everyone is invited to be in the Rainier Round-up Days Parade.  

There is no charge to be in the parade unless you're a politician and are campaining.

Application is below:

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic August 16, 2021

 

Dear Seniors & Friends,

Judie Wang contacted us and asked if we'd provide a safe place to host a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.  We met with her today and scheduled a clinic for

August 16th at 1:00 PM in the front room of the Senior Center of Rainier.

They will administer the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine.  The second shot will be administered 3 weeks from the 16th.  Everyone who needs a vaccination is free to come to the Senior Center to get their "poke".

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Arrangements were made with 

Judie Wang , COVID-19 Special Populations Outreach Coordinator,

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at:  seniorcenterofrainier@gmail.com.

Please feel free to share with your friends and other community members.

Sincerely,

Linda J. Johnson