Senior Center
When some people hear the name Clinton County Senior Center they may think of people in wheel chairs or those using walkers. While you may see one of those here or there, members will tell you – we are not old! Member Jan Workman recently commented that “they are doing activities down here that make you feel like a kid again. A couple of weeks ago they planned a carnival and doing the cake walk brought back a lot of memories from when I was young, and we got very competitive trying for that lucky chair. The meals at the center are very good and economical. I’ve made many new friends here and hope to meet many more”.
Member Sharon Rademacher said “I started coming just for the Euchre Tournaments but now enjoy the lunches and many of the special activities they have scheduled. I’m looking forward to the game day in April and the upcoming Lugnuts bus trip sounds like a lot of fun. I would encourage seniors of any age to come and join us – you will find its lots of fun”.
The Clinton County Senior Center is located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each week between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Anyone aged 55 and over is considered a Regular Member and anyone that is under the age of 55 is considered an Associate Member. The only difference is Regular Members get to vote at the center’s annual meeting each October.
In addition to the Euchre Tournaments, Bingo, meals and Trivia that happen each week they have many special activities that go on throughout each month. In April they have a Day Trip to the Casino in Mount Pleasant planned for April 10. The Senior Center will provide transportation and the cost to attend is only $5, but you must RSVP to the center (224-4257) by Monday, April 7. Also on April 23 there will be a “Take a Chance Game Day” that will include free lunch, prizes and lots of chances to try your luck at various board games, card games and other events. Again, an RSVP is needed by Monday, April 21.
At their Euchre Tournaments in April they will be celebrating Caramel Popcorn Day (Apr 7), Pecan Day (Apr 14), Easter Eggs (Apr 21) and Pretzel Day (Apr 28). And a day trip that is sure to fill up fast in May is a Lugnuts Game on Wednesday, May 21.
If you would like to be on a list to receive a monthly calendar (either by mail or email), call Brenda at 989-224-7248. For all other questions about daily or special events, please call the Senior Center at 989-224-4257 or stop in at the center for information and a tour.