Milton-Freewater
Senior Center
A Space For Our Seniors
The Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center provides opportunities for wellness, fulfillment, and socialization for individuals age 55+ in Milton-Freewater, Oregon and the surrounding community.
A Space For Celebration
The Senior Center building offers a venue for community members of all ages to gather, celebrating the milestones of life.
A Space For Outreach
The Senior Center supports the Meals on Wheels program for house-bound members of our community, bringing them healthy food and much-needed social time.
A Space For Community Building
The Senior Center's programs are made possible through the generous work of volunteers, dedicated to keeping Milton-Freewater a community of care.We are always welcoming more hearts and hands!
All Milton-Freewater Senior Center activities are free! However, we do ask those participating in many activities to become members.Membership dues help us keep our programs available!
Membership is $10 annuallyApplications can be found at the entrance of the Senior Center.
Weekly
ChairEx Adaptive Exercise
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00am to 11:30amA safe place to work out!Exercises are chair-based and can be adapted to your strength and abilities.
Bingo
Fridays
1:15pm, after Congregational LunchSpend time with your friends while you enjoy a traditional game of Bingo!$2.00 buy-in minimum
10 rounds, $2.00 paid per win
Monthly
Personalized Technology Support
First and Third Fridays
11:00amIn the Senior Center's libraryVisit in to use the Senior Center's iPads or consult with our resident tech expert. No technology experience necessary, we will support you the entire time!We can also help make your personal technology better suit your needs.
Art Club
MonthlyRelax and express your creativity with friends, following creative tutorials to make something beautiful.Supplies provided.
BJ the DJ
Fourth Tuesdays
12:30pmCome reminisce with your friends while you enjoy music of previous eras and a fun ice cream treat.
Quarterly
Lunch and Learn
Join us for a delicious, healthy meal prepared in generosity by Wild Thyme while you learn about living in wellness!Topics often include adaptive exercises, physical safety, accessible transportation, technology adaptions for ease of use, identifying unsafe online spaces, increasing socialization, and independent living.
Congregational Lunch
Served every Friday at 12:00pm Meal tickets: $5.00 per meal
Enjoy a meal with your 55+ year old friends, prepared and served by our Senior Center staff.
Menu
July 4: The Senior Center is closed, lunch will not be servedApril 11: Spaghetti with garlic breadsticks, salad, watermelon, and a dessertApril 18: Pulled pork sandwich, macaroni salad, coleslaw, and a dessertApril 25: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, dinner rolls, and birthday cupcakes
Meals on Wheels
Delivered every TuesdayThe Senior Center currently provides 27 Meals on Wheels deliveries to home-bound seniors in our area, providing nutritious food, socialization, and safety checks.Our program is currently at-capacity, but we are always welcoming more volunteers.
CAPECO Food Boxes
Third Tuesdays of Each Month
2:30pmThe Senior Center serves as a pick-up site for CAPECO's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Produce Distributions.Recipients must be applicants to the program; CAPECO will have paper applications available at distributions.View eligibility and apply on CAPECO's website:
Current Fundraiser
Summertime Rummage Sale
Information to come!If you are spring cleaning, please price your items and store them until the drop off date (to be announced.)
Previous Fundraisers
Summer Kickoff - Pizza Fundraiser
Generously sponsored by Wild Thyme, the Senior Center was a hub for all hot-and-ready pizza to kick off the summer!Community members called the Senior Center during the designated time, placing their order for a pick-up pizza.All proceeds from the pizzas went to the Senior Center to support our Meals on Wheels program and our Friday Congregational Meals.
This year's Tropical Bash supported the Senior Center's programming through the purchase of a tropically-inspired meal, prepared by Wild Thyme! Folks were able to dine-in at the center and enjoy free family-friendly games and activities, while getting to know their neighbors.Local students and youth groups showed incredible generosity for the community, helping host games and supporting individuals with mobility needs.Funds from the purchase of meal tickets contributed toward supporting the Senior Center's programming and meal distributions.Thank you for all of your support and making this event such an amazing experience for our seniors and their families!!
Held in December, our annual Holiday Cookie Walk promises many delectable treats everyone will enjoy.Treats are sold by the pound, making them perfect for gifting to friends and family.Funds from the sale of cookies, candy, and other baked goods help support the Senior Center's programming and meal distributions.
Thank you for support and generosity!
We hope to see you again this year!
Volunteers Needed
Grant Writing (Urgent Need)
Meals on Wheels Deliveries
Community Activity Hosts
Reach out to the main office by phone or email to get started with volunteering.
Donate to the Senior Center
All donations help support the Meals on Wheels program, weekly congregational meals, and social activities for our seniors.
Main Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (541) 938-3311
Facebook Page: Click Here
Facebook Group: Click Here
Emails and voicemails are responded to at least once a weekly.
Webmaster - Eli G.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (541) 861-5393
Or, fill out this form!
Rental Information
To rent the gathering space of our building, call or email the main office to inquire about availability and make an appointment with Larry to complete paperwork.
Due to state health codes, kitchen access is not available to the community. However, licensed caterers are allowed use the kitchen for your event.
Alcohol-free building
Building capacity: 233
Indoor seating capacity: 100
Pricing
| Time | Deposit* | Rental Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | $100 | $70 |
| Additional Hour | - | $20 per hour |
*Deposit returnable upon renter's fulfillment of contract terms.
Help support the Senior Center's programming through your purchase of a tropically-inspired meal prepared by Wild Thyme! Dine-in at the center and enjoy free family-friendly games and activities, while getting to know your neighbors.
Funds from the purchase of meal tickets contribute toward supporting the Senior Center's programming and meal distributions.Meal available as dine-in or takeout
Menu
Pulled Pork Sandwich (Meat only - GF, no GF buns)
Pineapple Relish
Macaroni Salad (Vegetarian)
Rice (GF, Vegan)
Housemade Teriyaki Sauce (Vegan)
Steamed Vegetables (GF, Vegan)
Coconut Poke Cake (Vegetarian)
Meal Tickets
(dine-in and takeout priced the same)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pre-Sale Adult (12+) | $17.00 |
| Drop-in Adult | $20.00 |
| Pre-Sale Youth (Under 12) | $10.00 |
| Drop-in Youth | $10.00 |
Where To Purchase
Milton-Freewater Senior Center
311 North Main Street
Visit during Congregational Lunch
Email: [email protected]
Ask in our Facebook group (CLICK HERE)
Walla Walla Cheese Company
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:30pm
606 North Main Street
Wild Thyme Mobile Bistro
Find out where they are on Facebook (CLICK HERE)Vault-19 Bakery
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
920 South Main Street
Ticket pre-sale has ended. You can still
attend the event and pay for your meal at
the door.Thank you for supporting us!
Online
Keep your email receipt for your tickets!*
Present your email receipt at the event to redeem your meals.
*Receipts may take a few minutes to arrive in your email.
If you do not receive one, please contact our webmaster and they'll attempt to re-send it. (CLICK HERE)