June, 2015
If you think of walkers, wheelchairs and old folks when you hear the words Senior Center, then get those thoughts out of your mind. Instead, think fun, great meals, laughter and friends. That is what you will find at the Clinton County Senior Center, located at 201 E Walker Street, just one block east of downtown St. Johns. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. To be a member of the center you must technically be 55 years of age or older, but really people of any age are invited down to the center. Here are some of the things going on in June:
Euchre Tournaments
On June 8, 22 and 29 a Euchre Tournament will be held from 1-3 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 June 1 and 15 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 June 1 and 15 there will be a no cost Trivia Contest from 1-3 p.m. There are a lot of clues given, so don’t worry about being the smartest egg in the bunch.
Bingo
Bingo will be held every Tuesday 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!
Monday Fundraising Lunch
Every Monday lunch is open to everyone – 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 June include: June 1:Meatballs, June 8:Pork Chops, June 15:Spaghetti, June 22;Ham and June 29: Salads. 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.
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.
June Special Event
On Thursday, June 25 in recognition of National Candy month the center will have a special “Candy” themed event and will include some games, candy craft, lunch and a Euchre Tournament. The entire day of fun, laughs and prizes will only cost $3. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Birthday Party
Each month anyone that is celebrating a birthday in that month gets a free lunch, cake and ice cream and a special sweet treat. The party for June birthdays is planned for Wednesday, June 10.
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.