John Snaza Farewell 01052023

John Snaza & Co.

On January 5, 2023, retiring Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza was honored at a luncheon at the Senior Center of Rainier for his 12 years of service to our community.  John has participated in getting a resource office for our schools and started “Coffee with a Cop” so that our citizens could have direct one-on-one discussions about their community concerns.  

We had a full house with standing room only.  Over 60 citizens from the greater Rainier area, Deputies from Thurston and Lewis Counties joined Gary Edwards, Vivian Eason, John’s brother Rod Snaza and our resource officer Frank Frawley all came to wish John well.  John was presented with gifts, an American Flag, plaque and a box signed by everyone in attendance that was filled with cookies.  

The Senior Center of Rainier was honored to host this event.  We thank John for his dedication and service to the people of Thurston County.  He was not only a great Sheriff, he’s a wonderful human being.  We wish John continued success in his future endeavors.  He will be greatly missed.

Railroad Trestle Accident

The Trestle on Minnesota Street (in Rainier) was hit by a concrete truck yesterday, so the road will be closed for about 5 days for the railroad company to make repairs.

The City of Rainier is waiting for the railroad to let them know when they've got the repair work lined up. Please give them a week or so to follow up on this.

Senior Center Donation Letter for 2022

108 Michigan St

PO Box 67

Rainier, WA 98576

(360) 446-2258

December 1, 2022

Hi, I am writing on behalf of the Senior Center of Rainier.  Our Senior Center is completely run by an all-volunteer staff.   We became a 501(c)3 organization (#91-0973941) in 1977, so your donation is tax deductible.  In October 2020 we became listed as a charity with the Washington State Combined Fund Drive (#2004355).  Your donation will help us continue to provide healthy meals in a caring, pleasant, social atmosphere.  We receive small donations from the  Amazon Smile program when you place your order through our Smile link at: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-0973941  

Please do your part to help the Senior Center of Rainier this Christmas, as we are 100% self-funded.  Your donation will help feed senior citizens on low and fixed incomes. We provide nourishing, well balanced, home-cooked meals without the support from government agencies.  We serve an average of 35 - 45 lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Many seniors say these are the only hot meals they receive during the week.  Lunch is served on Mondays & Wednesdays at noon. (Beverage, soup &/or salad, main meal, and dessert.)  We serve special holiday meals as many seniors would spend their holidays alone.  

Our center is used by many community groups including:  AA, STEDI meetings, civic meetings, community activities, BINGO, Lending Library, Mini-Food Bank, We Love Rainier WA activities, as well as memorials and birthday parties.

Thank you for helping us help others.  We appreciate your donation.  Your donation will help us take care of our seniors and put smiles on their faces.  Every donation helps to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.  

Sincerely,

 

Linda J. Johnson

Senior Center of Rainier - Secretary/Treasurer 

(360) 446-2258 Senior Center Land-Line

(360) 292-5364 Linda Cell Phone

seniorcenterofrainier@gmail.com

http://www.seniorcenterofrainier.org  

Thank You for your donation.  We appreciate your caring & support! 

Please send your donation to:  Senior Center of Rainier, PO Box 67, Rainier WA 98576

Circle Donation Amount:  $25  $50  $100  $500  $1000  Other: ________ 

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A copy is attached below (& emailed to our members) so you can print and share.

Please remember, we receive no financial support from the government.

Thank you!

 

Members Who Have Passed Recently

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Several members have passed in the last couple of weeks:

Shirley Englund passed a couple of weeks ago.  She had been both a Senior Center of Rainier member and board member for several years.  We haven't seen her since the pandemic.  She stayed close to home because of her frail health.  She is greatly missed.

Sherry Adolphi passed away last week.  We had to wait until her family was notified to post the announcement of her passing.  She will be missed by family and friends alike.  

Dave Englund passed away yesterday morning in his home.  He was Shirley's husband.  They were both members and board members of the Senior Center for many, many years.  We miss them both greatly.  They were a joy to be around.

(We have no knowledge of memorials that may be planned).

December 2022 Lunch Menu

 

Senior Services Home Share Program

Home Share is a simple idea; it enables two or more people to share housing for their mutual benefit. A Home Provider offers a private bedroom and shared common areas in exchange for rent, help around the house or a combination of the two. Every Home Share arrangement is unique depending on the needs of Provider and Seeker.

The Home Share Program is being managed by Rebecca Hutchinson.

If you are interested in learning more about their Home Share Program, please visit southsoundseniors.org/resources/home-share. If you are interested in becoming a Home Provider or Home Seeker please visit their website, call Rebecca at 360-586-6181 ext. 111 or email her at:  rhutchinson@southsoundseniors.org. 

Homeshare Article below:

‍https://www.southsoundseniors.org/post/home-share-program-officially-returns

Coffee with the New Thurston County Sheriff

 

Coffee with Our New Sheriff

Thurston County "Deputy Derek Sanders" in 2023.  

In 2023 we will have a new Sheriff.  Deputy Derek Sanders was elected this month.  He will be visiting the Senior Center of Rainier on November 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM.  

Please join us after lunch to meet Deputy Sanders.  Feel free to bring your questions or concerns about our community with you.