Senior Center of Rainier News

Monday, January 10, 2022

Washington Emergency Detention Meeting January 12, 2022

Important: Please read carefully.

To sign up for the Virtual Meeting go to: https://sboh.wa.gov/Meetings/MeetingInformation

January 2022 Lunch Menu

The Senior Center of Rainier just reopened for lunch today. Someone mentioned that I forgot to post our newest lunch menu on our website. So....without delay....I'm posting it below.

Remember, you can call George, or me, if you have any questions or concerns:

(360) 292-5363 George Cell

(360) 292-5364 Linda Cell

Friday, November 26, 2021

Rainier Chapel Kids Christmas Gift Form

Dear Seniors & Friends,

Below are forms parents grandparents &/or guardians can fill out to get

gifts for children in need. There's nothing sadder than a child that asks

for socks and simple clothing for Christmas. Teachers see kids cry when

the holidays arrive and they won't be able to go to school, where they're

safe, warm and can be fed. Please remember there are kids in need

this Christmas.

Rainier Chapel

206 Thurston Co Rails-To-Trails

Rainier, WA 98576

(360) 446-2614

rainierchapel@hotmail.com

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Congratulations to George Sharp!

George Johnson presented George Sharp with a Certificate of Appreciation at the monthly STEDI (South Thurston Economic Development Initiative) Meeting, Friday, November 19, 2021, for his help and inspiration here in Rainier, WA. "We Love Rainier WA" is his creation. He's helped us get it off the ground - and it hit the road running!

George Sharp has been the driving force behind many of the successful projects in Rainier WA. He has supported & encouraged the Senior Center of Rainier, as well as the City of Rainier to write for grants to help fund major projects here. I know that the Senior Center of Rainier and the Rainier Emergency Food Center received funds that helped us survive the pandemic lockdown. We wouldn't have made it through these lockdowns without his guidance. THANK YOU, GEORGE!

George identified resources for Rainier:

Senior Center of Rainier grants: $17,500
Rainier Emergency Food center: $12,500
City of Rainier: $30,000 in 2020, $319,000 in 2021 & $319,000 2022
Thurston Strong Grants $860,000 Rural Areas & $90,000 Rainier Businesses

George brings people and groups together. They build their own teams to get things done in South Puget Sound. He's behind the economic development of many small communities in our area: Bucoda, Rainier, Tenino, Rochester, Grand Mound & Yelm.

For your leadership, service and contributions to

“We Love Rainier WA”,

Senior Center of Rainier

and the people of the City of Rainier.

Your dedication and guidance has helped

make our community a huge success.

You are our “Difference Maker”.

George Sharp has really made a huge difference in Rainier!

Thank you, George!

Holiday Events Coming Up!!!!

Get ready for family Holiday events in Rainier!

Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Wednesday at the Senior Center of Rainier on Wednesday at noon. Lunch is $7.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, rolls, choice of desserts and much more. We will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday,, too. Please feel free to join us at 108 Michigan St. S. Call 360-446-2258 or 360-292-5363 if you have any questions.

In December we will be having several events.

December 2nd - Tree Lighting in Holiday Park. The South Thurston Fire Department will be bringing Santa to give out patchwork quilted stockings filled with toys and candy. There will be books and fresh apples for the kids, too. There will be Christmas Caroling, too!

December 3rd - Kids Christmas Store will be held in the Rainier Chapel Complex. Some vendors will be in Jimmies and others will be in the back of the church building by the kitchen. 3 PM - 7 PM.
December 4th - Christmas Bazaar in the Rainier Chapel Complex from 10 AM - 3 PM.