Events & Social Opportunities
MUSIC, MINGLE, MOCKTAILS
It’s time for Happy Hour! Enjoy an early evening filled with live music performed by SureFire, The Vintage Knights and a few more local bands. There will be Classic Rock, Country and a variety of musical genres with tasty hors d’oeuvres and signature mocktails. Register in advance; space is limited.
Location .......................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Fri, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6........................... 3:00 - 5:00p
Cost ................................................................................... $5
TRIVIA TIME
Put on your “smarty pants” and join us for Trivia! Bring a team of 1 - 5 people and get ready to get the gears turning. We will cover a variety of topics and prizes will be awarded to the team with the most points!
Location ................................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Thurs, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 ..... 2:00 - 3:00p
Cost ........................................................................................... FREE!
COFFEE HOUR
Join us for coffee and a treat from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Location ................................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Every Tuesday ................................................................... Sponsored by Hello Care
Every Wednesday ........................................................... Sponsored by Give A Little
Cost .......................................................................................... FREE!
SENIOR QUILTERS
This all volunteer program makes quilts which are donated to families, charitable organizations, and individuals in need. Volunteers will cut, iron, sew and tie quilts. Absolutely no quilting experience is needed.
Location ............................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Every Tuesday ................. 1:00 to 3:30p ................. FREE!
MCMINNVILLE CRANKS BIKING GROUP
Join us each week as we explore the endless opportunities that recreational bicycling has to offer. These rides will be easy to moderate around the local area and cover 20 to 40 miles. A bicycle safety helmet is required. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.
Monday ............................................................................... 10:00a
Cost ....................................................................................... FREE!
Meeting Location ......................................................... Discovery Meadows Park
EASY RIDERS BIKING GROUP
Dust off the pedals, pump up the tires, grease the chain and hit the road. This riding group is one where you can cruise with a little less intensity on rides covering 10 to 12 miles in the McMinnville area. A bicycle safety helmet is required. All rides are weather permitting. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.
Tuesday ............................................................................ 10:00a
Cost ..................................................................................... FREE!
Meeting Location ....................................................... Discovery Meadows Park
WOOD CARVERS
Bring wood projects and tools to chat and whittle with our wood carvers.
Location .......................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Monday............................................................................ 9:00 - 12:00p
Cost ................................................................................... FREE!
Friends of the McMinnville Senior Center
Friends of the McMinnville Senior Center organization is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote social, cultural, mental and physical well being of the older citizens of McMinnville and the surrounding communities, and to promote the programs and activities of the McMinnville Senior Center and facility.
BINGO BASH FUNDRASER
Join us for lunch, stay for Bingo. Bingo is fun with cash prizes ranging from $5 to $100! There is a $20 buy-in which gets you 3 reusable hard cards (extra cards are $2 each while supplies last). We will play 25 games ending with a black-out for $100. Lunch will be between 11:30 and 12:30 for $5. Diner should sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk 2-days prior to event. For bingo only, doors open at 12:30, games start at 1:00pm to 4:00pm and there will be a 50/50 Raffle!
Location ......................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .................................................................................. 21+
Sat, Sep 21 .................... Lunch: 11:45 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
Sat, Nov 16 .................... Lunch: 11:45 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
STUFF IT! BELL PEPPERS THAT IS!
How about a colorful red, yellow, or orange bell pepper stuffed with rice, beef, onions, spices, cheese, the kitchen sink…you get the idea! We’ll serve it up nice and hot with brussels sprout salad (it’s better than it sounds), a nice slice of multi-grained bread and a variety of pies! Please sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by the end of the day on the15th. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by August 15th.
Location ..................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................. All
Tues .............................................................................. Aug 20
Time ............................................................................. 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost .............................................................................. $5
CARB YOUR ENTHUSIASM WITH BAKED ZITI!
How can you go wrong with meat, pasta, sauce, and cheese? You can’t! We’ll serve up a generous portion of heaven on earth with an Italian dressed salad and toasted garlic bread. To keep it as Italian as possible…leave the gun take the cannoli for dessert (a little Godfather movie pun)! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by September 5th.
Location ..................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................. All
Tue ................................................................................ Sep 10
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
I ENCHILADA YOU TO EAT JUST ONE..
Because That’s All You Get! A rolled-up tortilla with seasoned chicken breast, mild chilis and cheese, smothered with salsa and more cheese and baked till ooey and gooey. Top with sour cream and guacamole…I can feel my arteries clogging! Yum! Add a little Mexican rice and refried beans to round it all out and we will serve flan for dessert. What a treat! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by September 19th.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tues ............................................................................. Sep 24
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
AUTUMN AFTERNOON TEA
Welcome the arrival of Fall with scones, delicate sandwiches and delectable desserts…and tea, of course! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Fri ................................................................................... Oct 4
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $15
BAKED POTATO TIME!
Get a big Russet potato with your choice of a bunch of toppings! For dessert, it’s Chocolate Pretzel Day! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Oct 8
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
OUI, OUI, MY CHERIE!
French Dip Sandwiches, coleslaw and chips and, it’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Day! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Oct 22
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
IT'S BACK!
Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. Sourdough bread, Tillamook cheddar and zesty tomato soup. Yummy! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Nov 5
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH FRIENDS!
Turkey dinner with all the traditional sides, pumpkin or apple pie for dessert. Food service will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Sat ................................................................................ Nov 23
Time ............................................................................ 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $10
BRING YOUR BIBS!
Sloppy Joe sandwiches with potato salad and fruit! Dessert will be a surprise! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Dec 3
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
CHRISTMAS LUNCH!
Choice of Ham and Cheese Sliders or Chicken Salad Croissants, broccoli salad, mac and cheese and a variety of desserts! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Dec 17
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
