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You're invited to lunch at the Harrah Senior Center in
Willits, Mendocino County, California
Just because you’re away from home when you travel doesn’t mean you have to leave all the familiar comforts behind. In Willits, California there are extensive programs serving seniors. Visitors are always welcome.
The William F. Harrah Senior Center, near the south end of town, is a popular luncheon place for seniors and their friends. Their healthy lunch program is from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Seniors pay only $5; others, $6.50. (A senior is anyone 60 or better.) For those who like to eat light, there is the option of soup for $3 in the wintertime -- or the salad bar for $3.00 in the summer.
Sundays -- There is a Sunday pancake breakfast on the second Sunday of each month. It’s 8 - 11 a.m. There’s also a “Bonaza Bingo Splash & Luncheon for just $4, the first Sunday of every month, 11A-4P. Games begin at 12:30 noon for as little as $10 to get started.
Mondays, there’s bridge from Noon - 4 p.m. The second Monday of the month, there is an ice cream social. Visitors pay just $1.50. There’s entertainment and door prizes, even a Name that Tune contest. (Are you sure that’s “Unchained Melody”?)
Tuesdays, you can brush up on your computer skills, 2-4 p.m. Classes are open for all levels. Come early and have your blood pressure checked: 11 a.m. - Noon. $2 donation requested to cover the expense of Internet access and supplies.
Wednesdays, there’s pinochle from 12:30 noon - 4 p.m.
Thursdays, there’s afternoon bingo. Hard cards, $.50 each. 1:30 - 3 p.m. If you’re there on the first Thursday of the month, you can get your hearing tested. Make an appointment in advance: 707.463.2966. There’s also non-denominational bible study class, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fourth Thursdays, there is a health insurance counseling advocacy program (HICAP). Advance appointments: 800.434.0222.
Fridays, there’s bridge, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tole painting, 9A- Noon. The third Friday is the monthly dance, 7 - 10 p.m. Singles, $7; couples, $12. Finger food, door prizes, and 50/50 game. Beer and wine available for $2/glass. Enjoy music by “Charlie Wilson & Friends.”
The Senior Center Thrift Store is a year-round attraction for bargain hunters. (GREAT book selection for the weary road traveler!) The Thrift Shop is open Monday - Friday, 9A-4P and Saturday, 9A-3P.
So you see, any day but Saturday (when the center is closed -- except the thrift shop), the William Harrah Senior Center is open and bustling with activities and friendly people from throughout the Willits community. Every day there are friendly people eager to make new friends. Ther're at 1501 Baechtel Rd., Willits, CA 95490. Phone: 707.459.6826.
So, what are they doing for the holidays?
Photos courtesy Nadine Koll
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