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Well, things are back to normal at the center after the big snow. This week we will celebrate Coyla Boe’s birthday as she turns 102! Please make sure to call ahead, if you are coming for lunch and cake this Friday. The Kitchen Band will play and t...

What a week! Even though we had no power and all that snow, the Senior Center was able to get meals out to the shut-ins and check on everyone we needed to. Art Kleinjan and our cooks did a wonderful job seeing our seniors had a hot meal and were...

Hard to believe it is October already... you can certainly tell by the colder weather and snow falling! Stop by to pick up your calendar and see all we have planned for you! The movie scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Library Meeting...

By Kristi Norby The October calendars are out, so stop by and see what we have planned for next month. We have added a few activities including a pie social with the Board of Directors. The Genealogy Group is starting up again and will be meeting in...

It’s hard to believe we are already into the middle of September and Fall is in the air! Don’t forget we will be playing Whist on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. here at the center. The movie “A Dog’s Purpose” will also be shown in the Library Meeting...

I’m hoping everyone had a safe Labor Day, especially with all the smoke outside and fires around the county. The Senior Trip is headed to Colorado and we wish them the best of luck! The movie showing this week in the Library Meeting Room is ...

It is hard to believe it is already September and the days are starting to get cooler. The new calendars are out, so you can pick one up. We have added movies back into the fall schedule. They will be shown in the library meeting room every...

It is hard to believe it is almost July. Stop in for the new calendar and see all that the center has to offer this month. We start with Whist on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. On Thursday, the Strong People exercise class with Kendra Seilstad will be...

We had a great turnout for our Father’s Day meal! It is so nice to see so many people enjoying our center. Stop by and see all that we have going on. Thursday morning is the Strong People exercise class at 10:30 a.m. and then we have Bingo at 1 p...

The Chinook Senior Center is proud to announce that Art Kleinjan was voted “Senior of the Year.” Congratulations, Art! Whist is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Thursday morning is the Strong People exercise class at 10:30 a.m. and the...

Don’t miss the Mardi Gras Fun Night Feb. 28, 6:00-7:30 P.M. We will wind up “Love Your Library” month with an evening filled with fun, food, games and more! Wear green, purple, or gold and bring your family and friends. This event is for the young...

Well, the groundhog saw his shadow and we will have 6 more weeks of winter. We will try to stay busy here at the center so hopefully it goes by fast. We have a lot planned this month, let’s get started. The movie this Wednesday in the library m...

Congratulations to Art Kleinjan. He was voted in as the new president of the North Central Area Agency on Aging Council at our meeting in Chester on Friday. What an honor for Chinook! We are so lucky to have him represent the 13 agencies that make up...

I know its cold outside, but it is nice and warm at the center, so stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and one of the many activities we have planned for this week. “Eddie the Eagle” will be shown this Wednesday in the library meeting room at 1 p.m...

Well, it is fair week for Blaine County, but we still have a lot going on at the center. Our Thursday morning senior exercise class has been cancelled this week but we still have Bingo at 1 p.m. Last week, Karyn Higgins was our blackout winner. The...

We have a lot of work going on our building right now as our roof is being resealed. Hopefully they will be done soon. It isn’t affecting our activities or “Meals on Wheels” program though. Everything is still the same here at the center. Today...

What a big week we had here at the center. Some of the Poets & Pickers stopped by on Friday to join the ”Kitchen Band.” Everyone loved the singing, dancing, poetry, and yodeling. Elaine Campbell did a great job of setting this up for us! The Public C...

We have had wonderful weather this week, so take a walk and come see us. We have a lot of activities going on this month you won’t want to miss out on. “The Man From Snowy River” will be playing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the library meeti...

Marilyne’s party turned out very nicely. We had lots of help from Kathy O’Brien, Tom Tilleman, Sharon LaPlante, Kasie McIntosh, Rochelle Wohlschlager and Myrla McCoy. The Kitchen Band did a fantastic job as usual! We appreciate all your help. Alo...

Happy March to you! The new calendars are out so stop by and pick one up. On Friday, March 4 at noon we will be honoring Marilyne Berger with a farewell party. It will be camping themed with a special meal in her honor. Please call ahead for reservat...

Is everyone enjoying this nice weather? We sure are at the center. We are staying busy with lots of activities for you to enjoy, so come on down and join us! Don’t forget our cinnamon rolls on Thursday mornings. We sold out last week, so please c...