Social Opportunities
FOREVER YOUNG - SENIOR PROM - CANCELLED
TEAM TRIVIA
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, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 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 .................................................................. 12:00p
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 ................................................................. 12:00p
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.
U.S OF YAY MEMORIAL DAY LUNCH
The unofficial start of summer should begin with a great lunch, so let’s do just that! How about a juicy hot dog with all the trimmings, macaroni salad, broccoli salad, pink lemonade and a variety of cookies and brownies! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by May 16.
Location .................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .......................................................................... 21+
Tues .......................................................................... May 21
Time .......................................................................... 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ............................................................................ $5
FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH
We celebrated our mothers and now it’s Dad’s turn! We will have a savory bacon and egg crustless quiche, a variety of breakfast meats, cinnamon rolls, muffins, breakfast casseroles, fruit, coffee cake and juices. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by June 11.
Location .................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .......................................................................... 21+
Tues .......................................................................... Jun 14
Time .......................................................................... 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost ........................................................................... $5
NICE TO MEET YOU MEATLOAF LUNCH
We will serve you a generous slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and beef and mushroom gravy, roasted Parmesan-Garlic carrots and baked apple tarts with vanilla ice cream. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by June 11.
Location .................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .......................................................................... 21+
Tuesday ................................................................. Jun 25
Time .......................................................................... 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost ........................................................................... $5
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, Jul 20 ..................... Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
Sat, Sep 21 .................... Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30p, $5 ............ Bingo: 1:00 - 4:00p, $20
TACO TIME
If build your own Taco on National Dimple Day doesn't make you smile, then nothing will! A soft flour tortilla with chicken or beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, with mild, medium, and hot salsa to choose from. Sides of taco seasoned tatertots and refried beans with churros for dessert. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends Kiosk by July 3rd.
Location .................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .......................................................................... 21+
Tues .......................................................................... Jul 9
Time ......................................................................... 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost .......................................................................... $5
FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
It’s a FREE Ice Cream Social on National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! You’ll get a generous helping of high-quality vanilla ice cream and a plethora of different toppings to make your own delicious bowl of high fat and carbs! Popsicles and ice cream sandwiches will be available too...while supplies last! We’ll have some pink lemonade and wafer cookies too! Open to all ages.
Location ................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .......................................................................... 21+
Tues .......................................................................... Jul 23
Time ......................................................................... 1:00 - 3:00p
Cost .......................................................................... FREE!
LET'S WING IT!
Let’s Wing It! We just missed National Chicken Wing Day! We will have a variety of sauced wings with sour cream on the side, macaroni salad, carrot salad and cheesy soft breadsticks. Dessert will be cake and ice cream. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by July 25th.
Location ................................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ......................................................................... 21+
Tues ......................................................................... Jul 30
Time ......................................................................... 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost .......................................................................... $5
BURGERS PLEASE!
A Burger Without Cheese is Like a Hug Without a Squeeze! A grilled beef burger and bun with your choice of toppings including cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, and onions with mayo, ketchup, mustard, and relish. Sides will be potato salad, baked beans and a big cookie! Sign-up and pre-pay at the Friends’ Kiosk by August 1st.
Location ................................................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ......................................................................... 21+
Tues .......................................................................... Aug 6
Time ......................................................................... 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost .......................................................................... $5
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 ......................................................................... 21+
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 ...................................................................... 21+
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 ...................................................................... 21+
Tues ....................................................................... Sep 24
Time ....................................................................... 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost ........................................................................ $5
