A quarterly newsletter On aging well
RSC Seasons provides information about how to engage locally with health and wellness opportunities, along with news about classes and learning opportunities for older adults. You will also find interesting articles about older adults in Redmond, senior champions in our community and articles about our good-hearted volunteers working to help people age well.
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Summer 2021 Edition
RSC Hosts Member Days July 29-30
In anticipation of a full opening on Aug. 3, the Redmond Senior Center will be hosting “Member Days” on July 29 -30 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. “We’re inviting the Redmond community to stop by the Center and see our ‘new look,’ learn about the planned programming and...
Redmond Senior Center Announces Programs for “Restart”
When the Redmond Senior Center opens it will be partnering with Redmond Parks & Recreation District to offer these programs: Fitness 4 Life Zumba Gold Silver Sneakers Balance & Core (hybrid of Pilates & Yoga) Power Cut Plus Zumba Toning Cardio...
2021 Summer Hub Happenings
July 8 Discovery of A Masterpiece Deschutes Public Library Program https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ July 14 Music on the Green in Sam Johnson Park Heller Highwater (soul inspiring blues and rock) July 14 Green Burial The Greenest Way to To “Go”...
About People – Not Food
Did you know that Meals on Wheels was founded in Great Britain during World War II? It was a way to keep people fed when their homes (and ability to cook) were destroyed in air raids during the Blitz. Women serving in the Women’s Voluntary Service would ride tricycles...
Making a Difference – Every Day
Maureen Dooley, chair of the board of directors for the Redmond Senior Center, opened the Annual Meeting with the comment, “It’s so lovely to see all of your lovely faces,” and the sentiment was obviously felt by all the people attending the meeting on June 23. As...
Hayden Homes Investing in Redmond Senior Center
Recognizing that older adults are one of their most important customers, Hayden Homes designs and builds smaller, affordable single-level homes in neighborhoods that offer amenities, says Deb Flagan, Vice President of Community Engagement. This loyalty to its senior...
2021 FORWARD TOGETHER
Maureen Dooley, chair of the board of directors for the Redmond Senior Center, opened the Annual Meeting with the comment, “It’s so lovely to see all of your lovely faces,” and the sentiment was obviously felt by all the people attending the meeting on June 23. As...
Past Articles
When is the Center Going to Open Up?
This is the number one question staff are getting from people these days. “June, we hope,” answered Brice Mercer, the Center's operations manager. By June the center will be in a ‘transitional’ phase, with some new virtual programming and limited in-house services...
Connecting Youth and Seniors Via Meatloaf
Central Oregon Ranch Supply has found a unique way to connect two groups in our communities: youth and seniors. “My parents started the first store in 1976,” said Mark Malott, owner. “It was a few years before they could start giving back to the community, but when...
Gardening for All Ages
Jan Even, a 70-ish OSU Master Gardener who lives in Terrebonne, knows first-hand what it takes to get children interested in gardening. A few years ago, she and other Master Gardeners created a series of gardening programs for children at the Redmond Boys and Girls...
RSC Hosts Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
At the last minute the Redmond Senior Center was able to host a vaccine clinic with Walgreens in Redmond on March 13, said Brice Mercer, operations manager. According to Mercer, many eligible seniors wanting the vaccination found themselves confused, frustrated and...
Meet Brice Mercer
“Older adults, like grandparents and elders in my church, played a huge role in my life.” They motivated me, took me under their wings, listened to me and talked to me. I believe elders are foundational to our community; they deserve care, respect and honor.”Brice...
$147,000 Blue Sky Grant will Fund Solar Installation
"The center estimates that the solar installation will save $33,420 in electricity costs the first five years, growing to a total savings of about $217,000 by 2035."Things will start looking a bit differently at the Redmond Senior Center as early as this summer as a...