Bluffton Senior Center

03/31/2022

The Garage Sale will open at noon today. Thank you for your patience. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the killed officer.

03/31/2022

Because of the situation in Bluffton, the garage sale will be delayed until noon. Please watch here for updates.

03/30/2022

Our Garage Sale starts tomorrow so there is no Euchre but there is still bowling at the bowling alley tomorrow at 9:30

03/25/2022

Bluffton Senior Center Annual Garage Sale, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, 419-358-8971. Thursday, March 31, 9-6, Friday, April 1, 9-6, Saturday, April 2, 9-1, half-price day Monday, April 4, 9-1. Collectables, antiques, housewares, exercise and sports equipment, toys, games, puzzles, tools, small appliances, books, movies, music, decorations and much more.
The Bluffton Senior Center Garage Sale is made up of donated items from its members. Senior Citizens are often in a state of downsizing - from a house to an apartment, condo to assisted living, etc. The Senior Center is one place where they can pass on possessions and it helps fund the Senior Center, as the Garage Sale is a big money maker for the Senior Center. The Senior Center does not take clothing or shoes but the sale always has plenty of kitchen gadgets, collectables, decorations, tools, books, puzzles, music and movies. This year we have a lot of exercise and sports equipment as well. Whatever is left over will be half price on Monday until 1 p.m. when the volunteers come to clean up so the Center can get back to regular programs.

03/18/2022

The Bluffton Pandora Shuffleboard Club would like to invite you to their first meeting of the year on Monday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Buckeye Park. New players are welcome to come and learn. All that is needed is a pair of tennis shoes and a willing attitude. If you would like more information, call Tonya at the Senior Center and she can put you in touch with someone.

03/17/2022

The Community Meal tonight is bringing served by the United Methodist Church and they are having chicken and rice, rolls, green beans and green cake. Don't forget to wear your green.

03/16/2022

Just a reminder that there will not be bowling tomorrow because of maintenance.
See you next week.

03/09/2022

Tomorrow, March 10, at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, Charles David M.D. will present "You are what you eat." Come and check it out. The program is free and open to the public.

03/08/2022

We have been blessed with another large donation of fabric. This is all new fabric. Available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 9 to 4.

03/03/2022

The Community Meal tonight is being served by First Mennonite Church. They are serving lasagna, garlic bread, green beans and dessert. The meal starts at 6 p.m. and is eat in. We have asked them to have take outs available for those who are not comfortable eating in.

03/03/2022

Check it out!

Bluffton Public Library now offering Northstar Digital Literacy.
Wanting to improve your computer skills? Come on in and ask how Northstar and the Library can help you!
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02/28/2022

We did not get a response to our Chronic Pain Self Management class so we have rescheduled it to Mondays April 11 - May 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is free and covers subjects like dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for strength and flexibility, nutrition, medications and communicating effectively. If you would like to register or just have questions call Ashlin at 567-204-6947.

02/25/2022

Because of the ice, there will not be any dominos today.

02/24/2022

Because of the weather predictions for this evening, Western Square Dance has been canceled for this evening.

02/23/2022

We have had a change in one of our day trips. Roscoe Village has decided not to run their canal boat during the week so we have canceled the trip to Roscoe Village and replaced it with Johnston Farm and Indian Agency on Friday, June 24. The farm is closer so the cost is less at $70 and the departure time is 8:45 a.m. The trip includes lunch, a canal boat ride and a tour of the farm. The day will finish with ice cream. Call the Senior Center or stop by to sign up.

02/16/2022

Because of the weather report for Thursday, we are canceling the Community Meal this week. We just want everyone to be safe.

02/15/2022

Are you missing the joy of traveling? It isn’t as easy as it use to be. Restaurants are closed or don’t have dinning in, hotels book early, sights have odd times or are closed. We can put the fun back into travel by doing all the work for you. The Bluffton Senior Center has some great trips planned for 2022. June 13 through the 18, we will be traveling with Country Travel Discoveries to see Vintage Illinois. We will visit the land of Lincoln, see a hand laid brick Route 66 and travel the Great River Road. A knowledgeable tour guide will be with us to answer questions and tell us all the interesting things we are seeing. This trip is six days long and includes 13 meals. Stop by the Senior Center for a full brochure.
On September 24, the Senior Center will be leaving the country! We are headed north to Canada. We will spend nine days in the Canadian Rockies visiting Banff, Lake Louise and much more. We will travel the Icefields Parkway, walk on a glacier and ride a boat on Medicine Lake to Spirit Island. From Jasper, we will take the majestic Rocky Mountaineer in Gold Leaf Service to Vancouver enjoying wonderful views along the way. This trip includes rides to and from airports, flights, train ride and 16 meals over 9 days. Call Tonya at 419-358-8971 for questions or stop by the Senior Center and pick up a brochure.

02/15/2022

Sorry folks, there will be no bread again this week. Supply chain issues.

02/09/2022

The Senior Center's monthly dinner meeting is Monday, February 14 at 12 noon. This month the meal is free! But reservations need to be made by TODAY so the caterer, The Dough Hook, can have enough food for all of us. Call us today if you want to come! We will have musical entertainment by Courtney McLaughlin.

02/04/2022

The Senior Center is closed again today but thanks to my wonderful neighbor, I made it in today. I will be here for a couple of hours if you need anything. Just give me a call. I can answer one of your questions right now. I do not know who can come and dig you out. My neighbor is tired.

02/01/2022

The Community Meal scheduled for Thursday, Feb 3 is canceled due to the coming storm.

01/31/2022

We have been blessed with multiple donations of fabric over the past month and we cannot keep it all. Lots of cotton, some poly. Homespun and holiday fabric also available. One or two dollars a yard. Anything under a yard is 50 cents. Hours are Monday through Friday 9-4. 419-358-8971.

01/24/2022

Today is the last day to sign up for the March 25 trip to Shipshewana to see the Amish musical Half-Stitched. The cost is $100 and is due tomorrow. We need to pay the theatre tomorrow and cancel any unclaimed seats so if you want to go, we need to know today.

01/20/2022

Just a reminder that the Community Meal tonight at 6 p.m. will be drive thru only. They are serving potato bacon soup, crackers, roll, fruit cup and cookie

01/17/2022

The Community Meal this Thursday, January 20 will be drive thru only. They will start serving a 6 p.m. The meal will be potato and bacon soup, crackers, roll, fruit cup and cookie. Please enter the alley on the Family Dollar side and exit on the Town Hall side.

01/14/2022

Thank you for all the help in selling the thread and bobbins. As you can see, all we have left is shades of red (there are two more boxes of red in the back). If anyone wants to make a deal on red thread, come and see me today.

01/12/2022

The Bluffton Senior Center has been gifted with more thread and bobbins then we can use. Priced to sell at .50 each. Tell your friends who sew.
As of Thursday afternoon, all that is left is shades of red

01/03/2022

There will not be a Community Meal this week. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We were not able to get the schedule out to the churches and organizations early enough that they could make plans and with the rise in cases, it is probably for the best. The next Community Meal will be January 20th.

12/30/2021

The Senior Center will be closed tomorrow for the holiday but we still have lots of bread. If you are anywhere close this afternoon, please come in at pick some up. The rest will go out the back door at 3:30. Lots of English muffins, bagels and sandwich thins.

12/16/2021

The Community Meal tonight will be served by Emmanuel UCC. The will have their crockpots out again so come and enjoy. They have take out container for those who wish to eat at home. Meal starts at 6 p.m.

12/10/2021

As you go shopping around Bluffton tomorrow, stop in the Senior Center and watch a wood carver at work. Ron Bowerman will be set up from 10 to 1 tomorrow, Saturday, December 11 to show some carving techniques

12/07/2021

It is not often that we get to celebrate a 100 birthday but today Roberta Knipp was in the Senior Center. She will be 💯 on December 22 so we celebrated a little early. If you see her, wish her a Happy Birthday!!

12/02/2021

The Community Meal tonight will be served by St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They will have vegetable soup, rolls, apple sauce and brownies at 6 p.m. Take outs will be available.

11/22/2021

The senior citizens are done making peanut brittle for the year. They made 441 pounds but more then half that is sold already at $8 a pound. They also made Hickory Nut Brittle! They made 23 half pound bags which are selling for $8 each, while they last.

11/18/2021

The Community Meal tonight will be served by St. John UCC. They are serving beef and noodles. The Community Thanksgiving Service will follow the meal. Meal starts at 6 p.m. Take outs will be available.