Dear Seniors & Friends,
One of our members brought this application into the Senior Center to give to share with our members. If you need assistance, PSE is willing to help you.
Below are applications for the PSE bill assistance program.
Please feel free to call them if you have any questions or concerns about their program.
A senior driving class for those 55 years or older is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th from 9 AM to 3:00 PM at the Rainier Senior Center. Lunch will be provided for a minimal fee. The cost of the class is $20. Gerald Apple, a traffic safety education teacher in Mason, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Lewis county will be instructing the class. Gerry has taught Traffic Safety Education for 55 years and was named the national traffic safety education teacher of the year at the ADTSEA (American Traffic Safety Education Association) conference in Billings, Montana this past summer.
The class is sponsored by the AAA, Washington Traffic Safety Education Association, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Washington Department of Licensing. The class will include such topics as driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, texting and driving, road rage, roundabouts, reference points, good seeing habits, new traffic laws, prescription drugs, stop positions and pedestrians/bicycles.
Completion of this six hour class will provide a 5 to 10 % reduction on automobile insurance rates for individuals fifty -five years or older for a two to three year period. Participants need to register by calling the Rainier Senior Center (360-446-2258) or texting/calling Gerald Apple at 360-480-5330 or sending him an email at GeraldAppl@yahoo.com. This class will be a very educational, fun and interactive experience.
The Rainier community is saddened to share the passing of Carol Jenkins Ramsey of Rainier, Washington.
Carol was a valued member of our community, and her presence will be deeply missed by friends, neighbors, and all who knew her. She touched many lives through her kindness, generosity, and connection to Rainier.
The Senior Center of Rainier extends its heartfelt condolences to Carol’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. We honor her memory and the impact she had on our community.
Dennis McVey, age 84, of Rainier, passed away peacefully. Dennis proudly served the City of Rainier as a City Council Member, holding Position #5, where he was committed to public service and the well-being of the community.
His dedication to civic engagement and his steady presence on the City Council left a lasting impact on Rainier and its residents. Dennis will be remembered for his service, leadership, and commitment to his hometown.
Further information regarding services or memorial arrangements will be shared at a later time.
Dear Seniors & Friends,
We have a menu change for January. Instead of Chicken Wings on Monday, January 19, 2026.
The Kitchen Staff have been cleaning and organizing the kitchen including the pantry, freezers & fridge. I think the Christmas decorations will be changed out to "Valentine's Day" decorations soon.
There will be a "Valentine's Day" sale at the Senior Center on February 14, 2026. Kevin will have vendors in the dining room and the front room. There will be a couple of open tables in the dining room for people to sit at for lunch.
We will be serving hot dogs &/or Chili with your choice of the trimmings, as well as beverages and chips/crackers. Please let me know if you have any other ideas of things you'd like for lunch.
Linda
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Bigger sections = eat more often
The MAHA Food Circle shows how much of each food group to eat each day.
The bigger the section, the more often you should eat those foods
Fill most of your plate with fruits and vegetables
Help your body stay strong and healthy
Good for your heart, brain, eyes, and digestion
Try to eat many colors every day
Examples: apples, berries, bananas, carrots, broccoli, spinach
Eat every day for energy
Give you energy to move, play, and think
Help keep your tummy healthy
Choose whole grains when possible
Examples: oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta
Build muscles and stay strong
Help muscles, bones, and immune health
Choose lean and easy-to-digest options
Examples: fish, chicken, eggs, beans, nuts, yogurt
A little is just right
Help your brain and joints
Use small amounts each day
Examples: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds
Enjoy only sometimes
Fun foods, not everyday foods
Too much can hurt your health
Examples: candy, cookies, soda, chips, fast food
💧 Drink water often
🚶 Move your body every day
🍽 Eat slowly and enjoy your food
🥣 Seniors: choose softer foods if needed
🧒 Kids: try new healthy foods
“Most fruits and veggies, some grains and protein, a little healthy fat, and treats once in a while.”
Note: The new MAHA Food Pyramid was difficult for me to understand, so I asked ChatGPT to create a Healthy Plate Infographic for me. I thought I'd share what ChatGPT created.
Please remember to thank our Kitchen Staff. They strive to provide you with healthy, wholesome food that is both tasty and nutritious. They do it because they care about you and your well-being!
Public Service Announcement:
The DSHS Mobile Office will be in the Valley Heart Assembly of God parking lot on January 14, 2026 for anyone who has questions about SNAP, or needs to sign up for help in these challenging times. You can ask questions about getting help in the privacy of their mobile office.
