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Once again this community amazes me! What a wonderful turnout we had for the Pie Social. Over 60 people came to visit and enjoy a slice of pie with our Board of Directors, including Tom Tilleman, Roger Fischer, Rochelle Wohlschlager and Kathy O'Brien. Thank you to Ardys Conrad, Vernelia Tilleman, and Marilyn Berger for donating pies. Now on to this week's news... On Wednesday, the movie, "The Zookeeper's Wife" will be shown in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be provided....
Well, things are back to normal at the center after the big snow. This week we will celebrate Coyla Boe’s birthday as she turns 102! Please make sure to call ahead, if you are coming for lunch and cake this Friday. The Kitchen Band will play and there will be Pinochle after lunch. Our Pinochle winners last week were Rochelle Wohlschlager and Virginia Olson. On Wednesday, the movie, “Smitty” will be shown in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Next week’s movie is “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” Come join us for our Pie Socia...
What a week! Even though we had no power and all that snow, the Senior Center was able to get meals out to the shut-ins and check on everyone we needed to. Art Kleinjan and our cooks did a wonderful job seeing our seniors had a hot meal and were safe. Thank you, we appreciate you all so much! There are many upcoming events this week that I need to share with you. Starting on Wednesday, we will be enjoying the movie, “Hidden Figures” in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The movie scheduled for Oct. 18 is “Sm...
Hard to believe it is October already... you can certainly tell by the colder weather and snow falling! Stop by to pick up your calendar and see all we have planned for you! The movie scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room is “Shane” and “Hidden Figures” is scheduled for Oct. 11. Refreshments will be provided. Bingo will be this Thursday at 1 p.m. Virginia Olson won the big “Jackpot” prize last week. Friday, the Kitchen Band will be playing and there will be Pinochle after lunch. Amy Belle Smith and Doris Hofel...
By Kristi Norby The October calendars are out, so stop by and see what we have planned for next month. We have added a few activities including a pie social with the Board of Directors. The Genealogy Group is starting up again and will be meeting in the afternoon on the third Tuesday of the month. Last month, there were 8 members present. If you are interested in joining, please talk to Vernelia Tilleman or me. We had a nice turnout for the Cancer Support Group on Tuesday. Guest speaker Shaun Guffin was very inspiring as he shared his life...
The movie "The Choice" will be shown in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Next week's movie is "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." This Thursday, Bingo with Ray Reid will be at 1 p.m. Amy Belle Smith and Annette Powell won the Blackout prize last week. On Friday, the Kitchen Band will be entertaining us. Welcome to our new member Sheri Miller with her mandolin. There will also be pinochle after lunch. Last week's winners were Virginia Olson and Rochelle Wohl...
It’s hard to believe we are already into the middle of September and Fall is in the air! Don’t forget we will be playing Whist on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. here at the center. The movie “A Dog’s Purpose” will also be shown in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Drinks and popcorn will be provided. Next week’s movie is “The Choice.” Bingo will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday with Ray Reid calling. Irene Gauthier was last week’s winner. The Kitchen Band will entertain us before lunch this Friday and Pinochle will be played in the afterno...
I’m hoping everyone had a safe Labor Day, especially with all the smoke outside and fires around the county. The Senior Trip is headed to Colorado and we wish them the best of luck! The movie showing this week in the Library Meeting Room is “Stand Your Ground” on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. Drinks and popcorn will be provided. Next week’s movie is “A Dog’s Purpose.” Bingo is at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Virginia Olson was last week’s winner. The Kitchen Band will be playing on Friday starting at 11 a.m. Pinochle will be played at 1 p.m. Last week...
It is hard to believe it is already September and the days are starting to get cooler. The new calendars are out, so you can pick one up. We have added movies back into the fall schedule. They will be shown in the library meeting room every Wednesday starting on Sept. 6 with “Stand Your Ground.” Last Friday, Mary Pyette, Joyce McSloy, Marilyn Williamson, Judy Chapman, Elisabeth O’Brien and I went to the Sweet Home to host the August birthday party. We enjoyed the residents, the cake and especially the music from our own Kitchen Band. Thank...
We had such an enjoyable visit to the North Harlem Colony last Thursday. 18 of us went on the tour and I wanted to thank Pastor Eli for having us out. Everyone loved it! Now I will get on to this week's schedule... Whist will be played Wednesday, August 23 at 1 p.m. Bingo will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Virginia Olson won last week's Blackout prize. Thanks to Ray Reid for calling. It is nice to have him back! The Birthday Party 50/50 Raffle will be this Friday. The Kitchen Band will play and we w...
It is hard to believe it is almost July. Stop in for the new calendar and see all that the center has to offer this month. We start with Whist on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. On Thursday, the Strong People exercise class with Kendra Seilstad will be at 10:30 a.m. Jackpot Bingo will then be played in the afternoon with a $10 prize. Last week’s winner was Frances Ewing. This Friday will be a very busy day at the center. The Foot Clinic is scheduled and there will be a Birthday 50/50 Raffle at noon. Pinochle will be played after lunch. As you k...
We had a great turnout for our Father’s Day meal! It is so nice to see so many people enjoying our center. Stop by and see all that we have going on. Thursday morning is the Strong People exercise class at 10:30 a.m. and then we have Bingo at 1 p.m. Our bingo winners last week were Lois Hanson and Barb Danielson. Friday, June 23, the Kitchen Band will start playing around 11 a.m. and Pinochle is scheduled for the afternoon. Shanghai Rummy is played every Tuesday afternoon. Last week’s winner was Elisabeth O’Brien. On Monday, June 26, is the n...
The Chinook Senior Center is proud to announce that Art Kleinjan was voted “Senior of the Year.” Congratulations, Art! Whist is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Thursday morning is the Strong People exercise class at 10:30 a.m. and then we have Bingo at 1 p.m. Our winner last week was Francis Ewing. Friday, June 16, will be our Father’s Day celebration with a roast beef lunch. Don’t forget, meal cards make great presents for Father’s Day. The Kitchen Band will be playing and Pinochle is scheduled for the afternoon. Last week’s Pi...
Don’t miss the Mardi Gras Fun Night Feb. 28, 6:00-7:30 P.M. We will wind up “Love Your Library” month with an evening filled with fun, food, games and more! Wear green, purple, or gold and bring your family and friends. This event is for the young and the young at heart! “Let the Good Times Roll at Your Library!” Thanks to everyone who stopped by last week to see the new children’s books acquired through The Pilcrow Foundation grant with help from the Friends of the Library and the generosity of Mr. Hal Berenson and Mrs. Laura Ackerman. T...
Well, the groundhog saw his shadow and we will have 6 more weeks of winter. We will try to stay busy here at the center so hopefully it goes by fast. We have a lot planned this month, let’s get started. The movie this Wednesday in the library meeting room is “Murphy’s Romance” with Sally Field and James Garner. Popcorn and a drink will be served. Senior exercise class with Carmen Van Voast will resume this Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. Bingo is played at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Last week’s jackpot winner was Irene Gauthier. On Friday, t...
Congratulations to Art Kleinjan. He was voted in as the new president of the North Central Area Agency on Aging Council at our meeting in Chester on Friday. What an honor for Chinook! We are so lucky to have him represent the 13 agencies that make up our area. Our February calendar is out, so stop by and pick one up when you come in for a cinnamon roll on Thursday morning. Don’t miss Whist on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. We can always use more players. The movie “For Better or for Worse” is also being shown Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the...
We had a great turnout - 16 people in all - show up for the Public Card Party last Sunday. Dave Novak and Connie Stanley had a Double Pinochle. Mike Randall had high score and Marilyn Williamson had low score. Our activities this week, include a beginner Whist class being taught by Lois Butcher at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. If you are interested in learning how to play or just need a refresher class, this is for you. It is open to all interested players. The movie "Blue Valley Songbird"...
I know its cold outside, but it is nice and warm at the center, so stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and one of the many activities we have planned for this week. “Eddie the Eagle” will be shown this Wednesday in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Exercise class will resume this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Carmen Van Voast. If your New Year’s resolution was to exercise, now is a great time to start. We will have Bingo on Thursday at 1 p.m. Last week, Amy Belle Smith was the “Jackpot” winner. The Kitchen B...
Well, it is fair week for Blaine County, but we still have a lot going on at the center. Our Thursday morning senior exercise class has been cancelled this week but we still have Bingo at 1 p.m. Last week, Karyn Higgins was our blackout winner. The Kitchen Band will be playing at 11 a.m. on Friday. Come down for lunch and play cards afterwards. The Public Card Party was Sunday with High Pinochle- Elva VanDessel and Low Pinochle- Cassie Morgan. Double Pinochle winners were Connie Stanley and Elisabeth O’Brien. Pool will be played on Monday, J...
We have a lot of work going on our building right now as our roof is being resealed. Hopefully they will be done soon. It isn’t affecting our activities or “Meals on Wheels” program though. Everything is still the same here at the center. Today, May 18 is the last movie activity until the end of summer. “Dreamer” is being shown in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks are served. Thursday, we have our senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m. and Bingo is at 1 p.m. Our caller, Ray Reid, should be back this week after taking the week...
What a big week we had here at the center. Some of the Poets & Pickers stopped by on Friday to join the ”Kitchen Band.” Everyone loved the singing, dancing, poetry, and yodeling. Elaine Campbell did a great job of setting this up for us! The Public Card party was last Sunday with High winner Ruth Brown and Low winner was Lois Hanson. Double Pinochle was Judy Chapman and Virginia Olson. Whist will be played on Wednesday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Senior exercises have been moved to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday for this week only due to a scheduling conflict....
We have had wonderful weather this week, so take a walk and come see us. We have a lot of activities going on this month you won’t want to miss out on. “The Man From Snowy River” will be playing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the library meeting room. This movie is one of my favorites. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thursdays are a big day around here. First we have cinnamon rolls and coffee. Then at 10:30 a.m., Carmen Van Voast teaches the senior exercise class. Bingo is played at 1 p.m. with our new Bingo caller Ray Reid. Rosal...
Marilyne’s party turned out very nicely. We had lots of help from Kathy O’Brien, Tom Tilleman, Sharon LaPlante, Kasie McIntosh, Rochelle Wohlschlager and Myrla McCoy. The Kitchen Band did a fantastic job as usual! We appreciate all your help. Along with our usual activities for the week, we have planned the Public Card Party for Sunday, March 13. There will be a free VITA Tax Clinic with a tax preparer here to help you on Monday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. You don’t need an appointment, just stop in. The Cancer Support Group meets...
Happy March to you! The new calendars are out so stop by and pick one up. On Friday, March 4 at noon we will be honoring Marilyne Berger with a farewell party. It will be camping themed with a special meal in her honor. Please call ahead for reservations or you can just stop by to say “goodbye” to her. We have fresh baked cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls and maple sticks every Thursday morning. Please call a week ahead if you want to order more than six. There will be a free VITA Tax Clinic with a tax preparer here to help you on March 14. Winner...
Is everyone enjoying this nice weather? We sure are at the center. We are staying busy with lots of activities for you to enjoy, so come on down and join us! Don’t forget our cinnamon rolls on Thursday mornings. We sold out last week, so please call a week ahead if you want more than six. The Hallmark movie “For the Love of Grace” will be on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Senior Exercise will be on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. with Carmen Van Voast from Spring Back Therapy. We will be playing Bingo on Thursday after...
