September, 2015
If you are 55 or older and looking for a place to go for some socialization, opportunity to make new friends and enjoy meals, then go to the Clinton County Senior Center located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The center will be closed on Monday, September 7 in recognition of Labor Day.
There is no cost to come into the center and there is no cost to become a member. Here are some of the activities going on in September:
Senior Meals
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday a nutritional meal is served at Noon for senior citizens. The meals are available for a suggested $3 donation. If you cannot afford the $3, you are not required to pay. Some of the meals in September include Swiss Steak, Pork Medallions, Rosemary Turkey and Baked Ham.
Birthday Party
Each month the center celebrates the birthdays of anyone that is celebrating a birthday in that month. If it is your birthday month you get a free lunch, cake and ice cream and a special sweet treat. The party for September birthdays is planned for Wednesday, September 9.
Bingo
Bingo will be held every Tueesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. The cost is only $1 and every player will walk away with 4-5 items. Prizes include things like canned goods, personal care items, cereal, peanut butter, snacks, cookies and of course Chocolate!
Euchre Tournaments
On September 14 and 28 a Euchre Tournament will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you eat lunch at the center before cards the tournament is only $1. If you come just for the tournament it is $2. On September 21 the Euchre Tournaments will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and everyone pays $2. You need to know the basics of the game, but you don’t have to be a great player to come and have fun.
Trivia Contests
On September 21 there will be a no cost Trivia Contest from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There are a lot of clues given, so don’t worry about being the smartest egg in the bunch. Small prizes are awarded throughout the contest.
Monday Fundraising Lunches
Every Monday lunch is open to everyone from the general public – no matter what age. A fundraiser meal is made by volunteer cooks each week in their licensed kitchen. The cost is only $5 for the full meal or $3 for a sandwich and chips. Meals in September include: September 14: Corned Beef Casserole, September 21: Brats and Sauerkraut and September 28: Beef and Noodles. Homemade pie is also available for only $1.50 a slice. Monday meals are served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Take outs are available.
September Party
On Wednesday, September 23 in recognition of Fall Hat Month the center will have a special “Crazy Hat Day” party. Things start promptly at 10:00 am with games and contests, lunch follows at noon and then a Euchre Tournament will cap off the day from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The cost will be $3 for the entire day. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to the Senior Center by Monday, September 21.
If you are a senior and have any other ideas of activities they should be doing at the Senior Center just let them know – they are always asking members for activity ideas and work to keep everyone happy.
In addition to the planned activities senior citizens are always welcome to stop in to use the Exercise Room, work on a puzzle, play other card or board games or just to socialize.
If you don’t think you are old enough for the center, but want to support them in some way, consider donating items they can use for bingo, in their gift shops or things they can pass on to volunteer crafters. They take things like stuffed animals, nic naks, puzzles, books, magazines, fabric, yarn, stuffing for pillows and quilt batting.
If you have any questions about the Senior Center stop in or give them a call at 989-224-4257.