May 2022 Lunch Menu

 Here's a copy of the May 2022 Lunch Menu for the Senior Center of Rainier.

Please come in and welcome our new Kitchen Manager, Michael Oravits.  Michael started worked in our kitchen last year, after he retired as a Director of the Salvation Army, where he worked for 37 years.  We really value and appreciate him.  

We have many dedicated volunteers in our kitchen.  We appreciate everyone who helps in our kitchen and around our Senior Center.  Victoria Cooper, Steve Ellingson, Debbie Henson, Hayden, Cheri & Linda (Victoria's sister).  Thank you all for your continued help and support.

Remember, the Rainier Saturday Market opens up this coming Saturday, May 7th!  They have around 25 vendors.  The market will be open every Saturday in the field to the right of the Rainier Chapel.  Support our Rainier Saturday Market!!!

Callie Wattenbarger Celebration of Life

Callie Francis Wattenbarger

August 28, 1930 - February 20, 2022

Callie attended lunch at the Rainier Senior Center most Mondays and Wednesdays where she enjoyed the interaction with others. She volunteered to make and bring baked goods to their fundraisers, and always brought something to the potluck lunches.  She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. 

A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Rainier Senior Center, 108 Michigan St. S., Rainier, Washington. Service begins at 11:30 a.m., with music and potluck to follow.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations that Callie supported throughout the years: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Olympia Union Gospel Mission. 

Callie's Obituary can be found on-line at:  https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/in-loving-memory-of-callie-frances-wattenbarger-1930-2022,287592?

Memories can be shared on-line at: http://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/10600788.

April 2022 Menu & Events

The April 2022 lunch menu is ready!  Please note that Robbi Curry is now creating our lunch menus.  

BINGO will still be on the 3rd Monday of the month and our Board Meetings will be on the 4th Monday of the month.

April 9th will be a vendor sale.  

Church in the Park will be on the 3rd Saturday starting at 4:00 PM.

April 23rd Callie's Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at the Senior Center.  More details to follow.  It will be an "Open House".  Everyone is welcome.  Callie's daughter, Freedie, is making arrangements.  

The Quilting Club will meet on April 30th.  Contact Sue at the front desk if you're interested in joining the quilting ladies.

Upcoming Events at the Senior Center of Rainier

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

BINGO Monday!  Come join us for the fun and pick your own prizes!  Reusable BINGO Cards are 3 for $1.00.  Use them over and over during BINGO.  

Later on, Mary Gumbo will be at the Senior Center to talk to us about healthcare at 1:00 PM.  She will arrive early, if anyone has healthcare questions they'd like to discuss with her privately.

Wednesday at 1:30 PM is the We Love Rainier WA meeting in the Senior Center dining room.  Please bring your thoughts and ideas for things you'd like to see happen in Rainier!

Next week, (Fourth Monday) will be our monthly Board Meeting.  It will be held in the dining room starting at 1:00 PM.

This coming Wednesday we'll have a "We Love Rainier WA" meeting at the Senior Center.  

Coffee with a Cop will be the following Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Senior Center.

A lot is happening at the Senior Center.  The Fire Inspector (Mark), Tom Arnbrister, Mike Oravits, George and I met yesterday at the Senior Center to go over any changes, updates we need to make as an Emergency Shelter.  Per the recommendations, Tom is making arrangements to have our older fire extinguishers recharged.  (We have 2 new extinguishers, purchased at Costco last month)

Mark recommends a few updated to the Senior Center.  Smoke & CO2 detectors, recharge fire extinguishers and new Exit signs with battery back up emergency lights.  The Smoke and CO2 detectors and emergency exit signs have been ordered.  We will make arrangements to have the Exit signs installed.

George and I are retiring from Public Service as of May 31, 2022.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you all over these last few years.  We have a great volunteer staff who'll be taking over the Senior Center.  We'll still be in for lunch and visit with everyone!  The people at the Senior Center of Rainier will always hold a special place in our hearts!  Thank you again!

Linda & George Johnson

Integrated Health-Wellness Clinic - Introducing Mary Gumbo

 Mary Gumbo from Integrated Health-Wellness made a presentation about the new clinic they opened up in Tumwater, WA.  They are a primary care facility for adults and geriatric patients.

They are offer preventative care for patients from 49 years - 65+ years of age.  (all screening updates, health risk assessments and blood work.

Mary does house call visits and telemedicine for homebound patients.  She's in our area (Yelm) during the week, too.

We asked about medical insurances that they accept at Integrated Health-Wellness.  They work with people on Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Premera Blue Cross, LifeWise of Washington, Cigna, Medicaid and VA patients.  

She will be in to visit us at the Senior Center once a month.  Please bring your questions or concerns.  She can make arrangements to talk privately to patients. 

Please email your most burning health questions.  Important changes you have experienced as you age, or do you want to have a home visit.  Mary wants to target the health topics of interest for discussion on her next visit with us at the Senior Center.

You can email your questions to me at:  seniorcenterofrainier@gmail.com                      or Mary at:  info@integratedhealth-wellness.com (Attention Mary Gumbo).

Mary is a caring, compassionate healthcare provider.  Healing is her calling.  She helps with preventative healthcare as well as helps people with their heath problems and concerns. 

Please feel free to call her if you have any questions.  (425) 200-0654

(425) 200-0654

info@integratedhealth-wellness.com

344 Cleveland Ave SE, Suite A

Tumwater, WA 98501

https://www.integratedhealth-wellness.com

March 2022 Lunch Menu

 

February Lunch Menu