Ridgely Senior Center

04/15/2026

Join the Lake County Libraries Team!

The Ridgely Public Library and Tiptonville Public Library are currently seeking community-minded individuals to join our team as Substitute and Back-Up Substitute Librarians. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your neighbors, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview
While these roles offer a modest schedule, they are vital to ensuring our doors stay open for the community. Most training is scheduled well in advance, but we are looking for reliable individuals who can also step in during emergencies or last-minute absences.

Why Apply?
Support Your Community: Play a direct role in keeping our local libraries vibrant and accessible.

Flexible Schedule: Ideal for those looking for occasional hours with a noble purpose.

Impactful Work: Help us provide essential resources and services to Lake County residents.

How to Apply
We are now accepting resumes! Whether you are interested in the Ridgely or Tiptonville locations, please reach out to your local branch to submit your application.

Become a champion for literacy and community—apply today!

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Who doesn’t love a little sunshine in their lives? Ms Beth Burton, Lake County Public Health Educator, made the first lap with our participants today at the walking track while soaking up the sunshine. Our lunch and learn was geared to the importance of staying motivated and positive. Dr Burton, Lake County Director of Schools, shared two of his special cakes with our seniors today. A sunshine Cake, oh so delicious. Thank you, Dr Burton, for serving our aging community all while taking care of our most precious children.

04/14/2026

Our lunch and learn presentation today was hosted by West Tennessee Legal Services. Ms Cherly, a Representative from their office, spoke to our senior group about the many legal services they are currently providing to individuals. Our senior center has been partnering with West Tennessee Legal Services for several years and we appreciate these valuable resource. We missed Mr Ronnie, he could not attend today.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

The EPIC Elvis Presley show, a documentary concert feature tonight at the Stand tonight was excellent. Our seniors clapped, cried, and sat on the edge of their seats listening to the King’s old classic music.

04/09/2026

Ms Beth, your seniors are up and moving. They are meeting every morning at 9 to walk the track behind the center together.

04/09/2026

Y’all look! We have a been watching the wonder of a mother bird building her nest in a wreath on the front door of our senior center. The beauty of getting to watch it thru clear glass has been precious. She had 6 eggs. Each day, one is hatching. Our seniors are happy to announce our “grand” birds are making their appearance. Folks, in this busy world, sometimes it’s nice to be still and just watch.

04/08/2026

What a perfect day at our State Park on beautiful Reelfoot Lake. Our group loves coming and being apart of these milestones. Excellent job park staff.

04/08/2026

Our seniors took a journey today to visit the Reelfoot Quick Stop, Reelfoot Lake's oldest and most historic bait shop, a true gem that has been a beacon of hope for 92 incredible years. We had the privilege of knowing it 30 years ago as Jones Grocery Store, a name that we all respect of nostalgia and wonder. Present Store owner Frankie Sharp shared with us he has owned it 30 years. What a wonderful coincidence that we had the lovely Ms. Elaine Stover, who shares the same age as the store, 92 years young, joining us on this unforgettable adventure. Take a look at the vintage small glass Coke bottles, a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era, a step back in time that fills our hearts with joy and wonder.

04/08/2026

Make plans to join us for one of our many activities. We have a hot lunch at 11:30 each day.

04/07/2026

Hey seniors, let’s all wear our black senior center shirts to the ribbon cutting at the state park tomorrow.