Senior Get Togethers
Memory Tones Choral Group
The focus is having fun singing old favorites. Experience or ability to read music would be helpful. Newcomers are welcome. Weekly practices and several performances per month. Director: Harold Clark.
Weekly . . . F . . . 9:45-11:45a . . . Free
Senior Lunch—Everyone Welcome!
River Road Park District hosts the River Road Lunch Site, in cooperation with the Lane Council of Government's Senior Meals Program. Luncheons are served twice a week at the River Road Park Annex, 1055 River Road. All meals are prepared fresh daily. Diabetic menus available upon request. Meal calendars available at the park office. People age 60+ pay on a donation basis. (Suggested minimum donation: $3). Those under 60 pay $8. To assure yourself a meal, call the park office at 688-4052.
Weekly . . . TuTh . . . 12p . . . Donation
Wednesday Luncheons & Potlucks
Meet others and enjoy a delicious lunch twice a month with various activities and entertainment. Held in the multi-purpose room. The first luncheon of every month, the park prepares the meal.
Park Luncheon: 2nd Wednesday. Menu posted in the 55+ corner. Bring a NEW friend that hasn't been to a lunch before and you both get in for free!
1/11, 2/8 & 3/14 . . . . . . 12p . . . $4Potluck Lunch: 4th Wednesday. Bring a dish to share.
1/25, 2/22 & 3/28 . . . 12p . . . FreeWe're still green! Please bring a drinking cup and plate with you. No paper products please! Pick up a menu on the 55+ wall.
Have you heard of the game - Mexican Train? If you're interested in playing, please call Kat at 541-688-4052. If there is enough interest, we can put something together. Thanks.
Other Fun Activities
Book Exchange
March 4
Let's try this again! If you like to curl up next to a fire with a good book then this is an event that you won't want to miss. Everyone I talk to reads and exchanges books on a small scale, now it's time to do it on a larger scale. Free books- who could ask for more? See you book lovers there! Must bring books to exchange. Coffee and pastries provided. Held at the River Road Annex, 1055 River Road. Please sign up (541-688-4052) so that we know we have enough participants.
3/4 . . . Su . . . 11a-1p . . . Free
Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder at the Deadwood Saloon
This murder mystery experience is going to be FUN so mark your calendar! All guests will have active roles in the game and each guest will have objectives to complete. This format allows for great mingling amongst everyone. Before the night is through, each guest will have discovered that they have a motive for killing the victim and be inclined to protect their innocence as well as seek out the murderer. To add to the experience and suspense of the night, the murder happens during the dinner party not before. The victim is also allowed to play along after they die for they have no clue who murdered them. Characaters will be assigned as you sign up. Your cost includes: game, props, dinner and drinks. Please sign up (541-688-4052) so that we know we have enough participants.
3/19 . . . M . . . 6-9p . . . $25
Burgers, Beans and Bingo
The bottom line is BINGO is fun, winning is fun and eating/talking is fun! Tonight it's BBQ Bingo. Get ready for an incredibly exciting evening. You know how to play BINGO so no need to explain how that works. Midway through the evening, we'll delve into our bbq dinner. We're green so please bring your own table service. Your cost includes, bbq dinner, bingo (card packages can be purchased that night) and fabulous prizes including a big cash pay out at the end of the evening. Dinner and bingo- how can you pass it up!? Please sign up (541-688-4052) so that we know we have enough participants.
3/27 . . . Tu . . . 5-8p . . . $10
Cards and Games
Bridge
Enjoy playing contract bridge in a social atmosphere. Singles welcome. Partners change after five hands. There are pay outs for high and low scores. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee, tea and cookies will be furnished. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road.
1/16, 2/6, 2/20, 3/5 & 3/19
1st & 3rd M . . . 10:30a-2:30p
$2 at the door
Grumpy Old Men Bridge
Men meet to play contract bridge. 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.
1/3, 1/17, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6 & 3/20
1st & 3rd Tu . . . 10a-2:30p . . . . . . $3 at the door
Happy Lady's Bridge
Enjoy contract bridge with women on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Partners change after five hands and play five rounds total. Payouts include high, 2nd, 3rd, slam pot and door prize. Bring a sack lunch. Refreshments are furnished. If you're interested in playing, please call the park office to get on a call list (541-688-4052). We'll contact you if space becomes available. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road.
1/25, 2/22 & 3/28
4th W . . . 10:30a-2:30p . . . $2 at the door
Bingo Night
Who can resist some penny Bingo fun? Soup, fruit, bread, dessert and coffee are served. Please bring your own table service. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road. No bingo on 1/2.
2/6, 3/5, 4/2 . . . 1st M . . . 3:30-6:30p . . . $3.00 at the door
Pinochle
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. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road.
1/9, 1/23, 2/13, 2/27, 3/12 & 3/26
2nd & 4th M . . . 1-4p . . . $2 at the door
Texas Hold'em Poker
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. Coffee/tea and dessert will be furnished. You must be age 55+ to participate. Register and prepay in advance to get the discounted buy-in. Held at the Annex, 1055 River Road.
1/10, 2/14 & 3/13 . . . 2nd Tu . . . 6:30-8:30p
1/23, 2/27 & 3/26 . . . 4th M . . . 6:30-8:30p
Preregister: $5 ID/$7 OD . . . At the door: $10
Newsletters and Volunteering
Travel E-mailing List
If you'd like to be on our travel e-mailing list, fill out the form that's available in the active 55+ corner or contact Kat at 541-688-4052.
Active 55+ Corner
Our active 55+ corner features photos and information for senior activities. If you've taken some fun pictures at a class or on a trip, please drop them off to Kat so that she can post them on the board.
Volunteer Opportunities & Outreach
Contact Kathy Beck at 541-688-4052.
Entertainment Scheduler. Help book/schedule entertainment for luncheons.
Special Events Committee. Help plan fun, themed parties through out the year.
Outreach
If you know of a senior in the River Road area who would like to get information about how to receive help or would like to get acquainted with other seniors, call Kathy.