121 Loto Street | PO Box 898
Eagle Point, Oregon 97524
541-826-9404
Welcome to the
Senior Community Center in Eagle Point
The Eagle Point Senior Center began with the planning stage in July 1978 at a meeting in the Loaves and Fishes Annex of the Community Bible Church on Shasta Avenue. The first Board of Officers meeting was on July 27, 1978. Seventy members started the group. The first year $2,000.00 was raised.
There were many yard sales, potlucks, and raffles. Enough money was gathered in the first few years to enable the group to purchase the property on Loto Street for approximately $9,000.00.
In May 1983 the Board met to review construction plans that were presented at an estimated cost of $113,748.09.
The center was completed in March 1986. The current Thrift Store was originally known as the Rainbow Room and sold handcrafted items.
The Center was expanded in 2006. Volunteers from the Lions Club did most of the work. Much of the cost was covered by a $10,000.00 donation from the new Wal-Mart Store in Eagle Point.
Bingo
We offer Bingo every Monday from 1pm - 3pm, which provides fun for over 25 people every week. Bingo also provides regular revenue for the Senior Center.
Thrift Store
The Center is very proud that the main means of support for the Senior Center is the Thrift Store. We are very grateful for the donations that come into the Store. Not only are we self-sustaining but we are able to help support other community groups. The Thrift Store is open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. (no donations are accepted on Saturdays)
Membership
Membership dues are kept low so that all can afford to be part of our programs. Annual Dues are only $12.00! Everyone at least 50 years of age is welcome.
Food and Friends
The Center today serves lunch provided by Food and Friends at 11:30 am Monday through Friday. Volunteer drivers also provide hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Eagle Point. In 2015 the Center served over 9,000 meals and are on track to provide at least that many meals in 2016.
The Center is the venue for many community organizations to hold their various meetings and events.