The Grinch is coming back: Black Friday Sale 2025!

 Black Friday Sale at the Senior Center of Rainier!!!

         Come get your picture taken with the GRINCH! 

 

Donation Letter for 2025

 

November 2025 Lunch Menu

 

Dear Seniors & Friends,

Our November Lunch Menu is ready.  There is a limit to the number of people we can serve.  If you are traveling to come to the Senior Center, please feel free to call ahead of time to reserve a seat at one of our tables. 

Thanksgiving Meal:

Remember, we are having our special Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th.  Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy,yams, dressing, cranberry sauce - dessert - and more.

You will need to sign up for Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th.  It is just listed as "Turkey"  on the menu.  Sign up early to make reservations.for this meal.  Sign

up sheets will be at the front desk. .  

This is NOT a potluck.  That being said,members are welcome to bring a family dish or special treat to share with everyone. 

Black Friday Sale at the Senior Center:

Remember the Black Friday Sale will be on the Friday after Thanksgiving!  There will be vendors with gifts and handmade items in the dining room..   

Senior Center Special Sale Area:

Kathy and Hal have been working hard to fill the whole front room  with Christmas gifts and handmade decorations!    There are some beautiful items in there!  Check it out!

Note:  Anyone who wants to contribute to the sale, please see Kathy,or you may leave your Christmas craft item(s) in the front room.  

The new lunch prices are listed on the menu.  

Betty Howells Celebration of Life

 

Betty Jean Howells

Birth date:May 13, 1936 - Death date:Oct 1, 2025

Betty passed away at Madigan Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband John in 2008 and her eldest daughter Debrah Jean Erickson in 2024. She is survived by her daughters Laurie (Terry) Cantzler, Teena (Rick, deceased 1993) Scott, Myrna (Daniel) Jorgensen, Mona (Myron) Michaelis, Mira (Scott) Silva along with 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 12:00 p.m. The graveside service at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA. 

The family will have a small gathering for all after the services at The Eagles Club 11609 Koeppen RD SE Yelm WA 98597 from 3:30 to 6:00pm.

 

Notice of Changes at the Senior Center November 1, 2025

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

There will be some changes at the Senior Center of Rainier starting November 1, 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by email at:  seniorcenterofrainier@gmail.com or call the Senior Center at (360) 446-2258, or contact George Johnson (360) 292-5363.

Thank you,

Linda Johnson

Elizabeth Thunstedt: Medicare Insurance Answers

 Dear Seniors & Friends,

Elizabeth Thunstedt will be at the Senior Center on Monday, October 6, 2025 to help with any Medicare, or Medicare Advantage Plan questions you may have.  She can discuss new plan options and help you find an insurance plan that works best for your healthcare situation. 

Please feel free to bring any questions you may have for her.  She is available for private consultations before and after her presentation.

Linda

October 2025 Lunch Menu