Senior Get Togethers

 

Memory Tones Choral Group (ongoing)

The focus of this singing group is having fun singing the old favorites. Experience or ability to read music would be helpful. Newcomers are welcome. The group practices weekly and performs several times per month. Held at River Road Park. NO MEETING ON JANUARY 1st.
F . . . 9:45-11:45a . . . ongoing . . . No Charge
Director: Harold Clark

Wednesday Luncheons (ongoing)

Various activities and entertainment are planned for the luncheons. Newcomers are always welcome. Held in the multi-purpose room. The first luncheon of every month, the park prepares the meal. Meal cost per person is $4. We’re going green! Please bring a drinking cup and plate with you. Those who do will get a shot at winning a prize!
Starts at noon.
Park Luncheon: $4 for 1st luncheon of the month. Bring a NEW friend that hasn’t been to a lunch before and you both get in for free! Potluck: Free (bring a dish to share).
Lunch Schedule-

January 13
Cowboy BBQ Social (hamburgers, hotdogs & sides) Bring a new friend and get in free!

January 27
Potluck

February 10
Chinese New Year Celebration Bring a new friend and get in free!

February 24
Potluck

March 10
Soup Cookoff!!!!!! Sign up to enter. Salad bar, hearty soup, bread & dessert Bring a new friend and get in free!

March 24
Potluck

April 14
Mexican Fiesta (taco bar) & dessert. Bring a new friend and get in free!

April 28
Potluck

May 12
Dessert Bake Off!!!! Sign up to enter. Soup, sandwich, chips & dessert. Bring a new friend and get in free!

May 26
Potluck

June 9
Salad bar, hearty soup, bread & dessert. Bring a new friend and get in free!

River Road Senior Lunch - Everyone Welcome!

Come enjoy a delicious meal and meet some new friends. River Road Park District, in cooperation with the Lane Council of Government's Senior Meals Program, offers the River Road Lunch Site held at River Road Park Annex, located at 1055 River Road. The meals are served at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. People 60 years + pay on a donation basis. (Suggested minimum donation: $3.85). Those under 60 years of age pay $6.75. To assure yourself a meal, please call the park at 688-4052. All meals are prepared fresh daily. Diabetic menus available upon request. Pick up a monthly meal calendar at the park. If the Annex parking lot is full, additional parking space is available at the Baptist Church on River Road.
Tu & Th . . . Served at noon

Texas Hold’em Poker

Come on all and join in on the excitement that has everyone buzzing. Buying into this friendly game will cost you only “$5” for a rack of chips and will provide plenty of fun and excitement. Each table winner will be awarded a prize at the end of play. You must be 55 years or older to participate. Pre-registration and pre payment is required or you pay $10.00 at the door. Contact the park office at 688-4052 to register. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road.
6:30-8:30pm
Tu . . . Jan 12; Feb 9 & Mar 9
M . . . Jan 25; Feb 22 & Mar 22
Pre-register - $5 ID $7 OD
At the door- $10

Bridge

Enjoy playing contract bridge in a social atmosphere on the first and third Monday of each month. Singles welcome. Partners change after five hands. There are pay outs for high and low scores. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee/tea and a snack will be furnished. Held at River Road Park Annex (1055 River Road).
M . . . 10:30a-2:30p . . . Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15 & Mar 1, 15
$2 (at the door)

Grumpy Old Men Bridge

Men meet to play contract bridge on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Partners change after five hands and play six rounds total, with a brown bag lunch break. There are payouts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and low scores. Coffee will be available.
Tu . . . 10a-2:30p . . . Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16 & Mar 2, 16
Cost: $2 (at the door)

Happy Lady’s Bridge

Enjoy contract bridge with women on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Singles welcome. Partners change after five hands and play five rounds total. Payouts include high, 2nd, 3rd, slam pot and door prize. Bring a sack lunch for the noon break. Refreshments are furnished. Held at Annex, 1055 River Road.
W . . . 10:30a-2:30p . . . Jan 27; Feb 24 & Mar 31
$2 (at the door)

River Road Park Bridge Tournament

Join us for our semi-annual bridge tournament. Sign in begins at 12:30pm and tournament play starts promptly at 1:00pm. The entry fee is $5.00 per person. Reservations can also be made by phone, 688-4052, with a credit card or by mailing fees to River Road Park. Partners must make reservations to assure themselves places at a table. Tables will be limited to twenty. The tournament will consist of six rounds of five hands each. Partners will be assigned new opponents after each round. There will be prizes for the top team scores. Any questions, call Jim Mattiazzi, 461-5706, or Clark Guffey, 683-7395.
F . . . 1-4p . . . Mar 19 . . . $5 per person

Bingo Night (ongoing)

Penny Bingo is played. Soup, fruit, bread, dessert and coffee are served midway at the break for supper. Please Bring Your Own Table Service. Held at River Road Park Annex, 1055 River Road.
M . . . 3:30 -6:30p . . . Jan 4; Feb 1 & Mar 1
$2.50 (at the door)

Pinochle (ongoing)

Join fellow pinochle enthusiasts for an afternoon of pinochle play and fun. Singles welcome. Partners change after four hands of play. There are payouts for door prize, high and low scores, etc. Snacks are served. Held at River Road Park Annex, 1055 River Road.
M . . . 1- 4p . . . Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22 & Mar 8, 22
$1.25 (at the door)

Time To Spare! Wii Bowling

Wii bowling is here! If you haven't tried this fun game then now is your chance — you’ll love it! It’s ultra-realistic and allows you to mimic all the critical motions a ‘striking’ performance requires. Now there is no need to go to the alley– just head to the Annex instead! Competition with Viking Sal, at Viking Sal on Mon., Jan. 11 and Wed., Jan. 27 at River Road. Get ready to give em’ a lickin’! Go River Road! Held At River Road Park Annex, 1055 River Road.
Tu . . . 11a-12p . . . Jan 5-Mar 29 . . . Free

Wii Competition

River Road vs. Viking Sal! Join us 1/11 as we travel to Viking Sal. Following lunch, we’ll begin the Wii bowling tournament. This one will go down in history! 1/27 we’ll return back to River Road, our home turf, to take them on and show them, once again, who is boss. Come practice at the Annex on Tuesday’s at 11am! 1/27– the competition will be held in the MP room at Emerald Park. Tournament begins at 1:30pm.
M . . . 11:15a- 2p . . . Jan 11
$10 (lunch and transportation to Viking Sal included)
W . . . 12p for lunch Jan 27
(No cost for RR people just bring a side dish with you)

Cooking Party

This is not a cooking class, this is a cooking PARTY! If you like to cook but hate cooking alone then mark this one on your calendar. We will meet once a month and enjoy the process of prepping, cooking and eating together. Everyone will be given a job. It could be chopping veggies, preparing meat, setting the tables, grating cheese, making the sauce, putting whip cream on the dessert, opening wine, etc. This is a fun night of cooking and hanging out with others. Cost includes dinner, a glass of wine, dessert and a FUN time... everything needed to enjoy! Bring a friend! Future menu’s will be discussed at first Italian dinner party. Held at River Road Park Annex, 1055 River Road.
T . . . 4:30p-8p . . . Jan 26; Feb 23; Mar 30
(One dinner party) $12 ID $14 OD
(3 dinner parties) $30 ID $35 OD