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, Jan 10, Feb 7................................................................. 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, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13.......................................... 2:00 - 3:00p
Cost ........................................................................................... FREE!
PALENTINE'S DAY
We are celebrating our friends and pals on National Palentine’s Day. Join us for some sweet treats, sweet serenading and sweet surprises.
Location .................................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Thu, Feb 13 ............................................................................. 10:00a - 12:00p
Cost ........................................................................................... FREE!
MARDI GRAS
We’re bringing Louisiana to the Senior Center! Join us for a Fat Tuesday meal and celebration. BYOB…Bring your own beads or catch some while you’re here and a mask for masquerading! Register early; space is limited.
Location ................................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Tue, Mar 4 ............................................................................. 12:00 - 2:00p
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+
Lunch - Chili, cornbread, salad, & brownies
Fri, Jan 17 .................... Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
Lunch - Grilled Cheese sandwich, soup, chips & co0kie
Fri, Mar 14 .................... Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
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
YOU'LL CRY FOR OUR THIGHS - PARMESAN GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS THAT IS!
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs with potatoes, broccoli, rolls and pie. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Jan 7
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
HERE'S THE FORK, WHERE'S THE PORK?
Pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, chips and ice cream. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Jan 21
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
WHERE'S THE BEEF? IN THE MAC!
Beef and Mac Bake with salad, bread sticks and apple tarts with ice cream. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Feb 4
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
AH-SO (A SO DESU KA?) "OH, IS THAT SO?"
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, macaroni salad, chips and a cookie. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Feb 18
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
HOT CAKES
Free Pancake Breakfast for all FMSC members that join or renew their memberships by January 31st. Not a member you can still join us...sign-up in advance.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Feb 28
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. Free/$5
SPUD BAR
Baked Potato Bar with green salad, bread and carrot cake. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Mar 11
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
STEW IT AND THEY WILL COME!
Beef Stew, crusty bread and pie. Sign-up / pay early.
Location .................................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................................ All
Tue ................................................................................ Mar 25
Time ............................................................................ 12:00 - 1:30p
Cost ............................................................................. $5
