 The
Viking Sal Senior Center is a community recreation center serving area
residents, 55 and over since 1978. The Viking Sal Senior Center’s purpose
is to serve as a community focal point on aging where older persons as
individuals or in groups come together for services and activities, which
enhance their involvement in and with the community. These programs
consist of a variety of supportive services and activities, which include
education, research, advocacy, leadership development, volunteer
opportunities, health, nutrition, and social work. The center also serves
as a community resource for information on aging and developing new
approaches to aging programs.
The
center welcomes new participants and volunteers. A current newsletter
outlining services and activities is available each month. A subscription,
to have the newsletter mailed to your home is $10 per year. Call the
center at 998-1556 and we will send you a complimentary newsletter for
three months. The Viking Sal relies on community support to sustain its
programs and services. In addition to Viking Sal based activities, the
center houses the Senior Meals Program and Senior Outreach/Connections.
Programs and activities are outlined below.
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POOL TABLES: are available during
open hours for use free of charge.
BINGO: Thursdays at 1 PM. Cards are $.50
BUNCO: Every Tuesday at 1 pm following lunch.
CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENTS: First and third Wednesday of each month. $1
PO-KENO: Every Monday at the senior center at 1 PM.
REGULAR PINOCHLE: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
TWO DECK PINOCHLE: 1st and 3rd Tues.at 6:30 PM. 2nd, 4th and 5th
Mon. at 6:30 PM.
POKER: Thursdays at 6 PM. Open to all
TEXAS HOLD EM TOURNAMENT: 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 pm
 ART GROUP: Meets Wednesdays at the center at 10 am.
LONG TOM KNITTERS AND SPINNERS: Meets 1st Sat from 9 am -1 pm open
to new members.
TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking group meets every Thursday at 7:15
am, new members welcome.
SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE: Meets at Fiddler’s Green on Mondays, $10
membership fee.
EXCURSION TRIPS: offered monthly at low cost fees to a wide variety
of Oregon attractions and events. Please call for current schedule.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11 am—noon.
PACE: Low impact exercise every Monday at 10:30 am.
FOOT CARE CLINIC: First and second Thursday and 1st Tuesday of each
month by appointment only. A R.N. will give your feet a good soaking,
massage and toenail trim. Each 30 minute session is $10. Bring your own
foot basin and towel. Call for an appointment.
TAI CHI: Please call 998-1556 for current times
REIKI/LIGHT MASSAGE: Treatments by appt. Wednesday mornings $5 for
one hour.
EQUIPMENT LOAN: Donated walkers, canes, crutches, and a limited
number of wheelchairs are available on loan to seniors free of charge.
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SOUP LUNCH: October through May every Tuesday at noon including
soup, roll, coffee or tea and dessert for $3 per person age 55 and over.
SUMMER LUNCH: June through September every Tuesday at noon
including salad, sandwich, coffee or tea and dessert for $3 per person
HOLIDAY MEALS: Offered monthly, ticketed events including a holiday
meal. Call center for info.
SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM: The Senior Meals Program serves nourishing
meals & meal time companionship at 11:30 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at the Viking Sal. Call 998-5367 for information and reservations.
The suggested donation is $3.60 per meal, but every eligible person is
served regardless of the amount they contribute.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Delivery of meals to home bound seniors every M,W,
and F. Interested volunteers contact 998-5367. Persons in need of local
meal delivery call 998-8445.
SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES: Available from Lane Council of
Governments. Assistance includes but not limited to; Elder help, LIEAP,
volunteer medical escort transportation, information and referral
assistance to local, county, state, and federal assistance and service
programs, prescription review and limited financial aid, the Senior
Companion program where volunteer low income seniors are matched with
seniors needing some assistance shopping, transportation to activities and
meals at the center, and help doing routine activities. Contact Outreach
Case Manager, Kim Kaufman at 998-8445 located in the senior center
building.
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LITERATURE: Available at the registration table on a wide variety of
senior issues related to area senior service providers
VIDEO LIBRARY: Over 100 titles available for take home lending free
of charge for up to three days.
LIBRARY- open daily. Free lending and exchange.
JIGSAW PUZZLES: Over 100 puzzles to borrow.
COMPUTER LAB: Internet accessible with full Windows programs.
Basic assistance available during center office hours. M-F 9 am—3 pm
COMPUTER INSTRUCTION: Offered by appointment on Mondays free of
charge.
SENIOR HOME COMPUTER PROGRAM: Income eligible seniors can receive an
internet accessible computer at a nominal setup cost, contact the center
for more information on eligibility.
SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL: Volunteer leadership opportunity; normally
meets the second Thursday of each month at 9 AM.
METHODIST CHURCH MALL VAN: The Methodist Church offers a van to
Gateway Mall the second Wednesday of every month and to
Valley River the fourth Wed. of every month. The driver picks passengers
up at their home. A $3 donation to the church driver is suggested to help
with expenses. Pre-registration is required as spaces do fill.
CASINO SHUTTLES: Pick up at the center, operated by the casinos
free of charge weekly to Chinook Winds and bi-weekly to Three Rivers.
EXCURSION TRIPS: offered monthly at low cost fees to a wide variety
of Oregon attractions and events. Please call for current schedule.
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Offered in May and October. A national two
day safe driving program for those over age 55 which may entitle
participants to an insurance discount.
AARP TAX AIDE: Offered every Friday February through April 15 by
appointment. Trained volunteers prepare low-moderate income tax returns
free of charge.
LEARNING LUNCHES: One hour classes following alternating Wednesday
lunches on topics of interest related to aging or senior recreation call
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