Bulletin Board

Monday-Thursday
Senior Center Thrift store hours, S.A.I.L classes, activities

BREWSTER – Hours at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center are 8 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday; and every other Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations will be accepted during store hours at the back door or just knock or come on in. They take just about everything except children’s clothing. The Center will also take “small pieces of furniture and sometimes larger items. S.A.I.L (Stay Active and Independent for Life) classes are on every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.
Oct. 19
Red Cross Blood Drive

Volunteers needed
BREWSTER - There will be an American Red Cross  Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 to 6 p.m., at the Boys and Girls Club, 601 E. Cliff Avenue. Every pint of blood given can help three people. Give the gift of life. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS). To volunteer at the drive please call Blenda Jones at (509) 686-9101 or (509) 733-2545 or email: blendacy@yahool.com

Oct. 19, 20, 22, 27
American Legion events

Lunch available daily
BREWSTER - On Oct. 27 beginning at 8 p.m., the Legion will be hosting The Crane Band. Cost to attend is by donation. The first session will be dedicated to country western music for those country western dancers. The later sessions will be a variation of rock and classic rock.  They will also have a Costume Contest for anybody interested with an entry fee of $5. The money collected will be split 50% for first place, 30% for second place, and 20% for third place. French Dip sandwiches will be available for purchase for the late night cravings. Come join the fun. For more details, contact the Legion at (509) 689-3307 and ask for Stacey
The American Legion Post 97 in Brewster has Poker night Tuesday and Thursdays. Starts at 7 p.m.; every Friday night sirloin steak dinners from 5-7 p.m.. 8 oz. or 12 oz. Served with salad, baked potato, vegetable, and bread. Every Sunday morning breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon. Nice sized menu. Lunch available daily.  
Members and Bona-Fide quests are welcome. For more details, contact the Legion at (509) 689-3307 and ask for Stacey.

Oct. 20
Brewster Grange
Farmers Market

Last market for 2017
BREWSTER - The Brewster Grange Farmers Market is open every Friday,  from 2-5 p.m., at the Brewster Grange, located on Highway 97. Vendors are able to accept WIC Checks and Senior Nutritional Vouchers. For more information call Marge at (509) 689-0398.

Oct. 20, Nov. 10
Brewster area monthly bus trips to Omak and Wenatchee

BREWSTER - OCTN takes Brewster area residents to Wenatchee for the day, every second Friday of the month. Next trip will be Nov. 10. The bus starts picking folks up at their homes at 7:30 a.m. Riders may request the destination(s); typically, it will be medical appointments, the mall, Walmart, a restaurant and so on. On the third Friday of each month, Oct. 20, riders will be taken to Omak for the day. Again, riders request their destination(s) and make a day of socializing, shopping and errands. Wenatchee: $12/boarding for General Public, $6 suggested donation/day for Seniors (60 plus). Omak: $5.50/General Public, $2.75 suggested donation Seniors (60 plus).Call (509) 826-4391 to reserve your seat.

Oct. 24
AA meeting

BREWSTER - “Free At Last”!, an Alcoholics Anonymous group meets in Brewster. Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., at Brewster Grange Hall. All meetings are “open”.
Oct. 25, Nov. 14
Cancer Support Groups

CHELAN - Second Meeting Added: The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, now has two support groups, the second Tuesday of each month for lunch, with lunch provided by the Wenatchee Wellness Place, at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday of each month at LaBrisa at 5 p.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.

Oct. 25
Bingo Wednesday

BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport Eagles hosts bingo every Wednesday. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., with dinner available until the bingo is over. Everyone is welcome.
Nov. 2
Aging & Adult
Services board
meeting

EAST WENATCHEE - The 2017 meeting schedule for the Columbia River Council of Governments, governing body of Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, scheduled to meet at 50 Simon Street S.E.: Nov. 2; and Dec.7.   All meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter is chair of the council, composed of one county commissioner from Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, and Okanogan Counties.

Nov. 6
Snowmobile Advisory Board to meet
OKANOGAN - Snowmobile Advisory Board meeting will be held on   Mondays, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, 2018, Feb. 5, and March 5, at 6 p.m. and will meet in the   Public Works Department Conference room at the Public Services Building, 1234A 2nd Ave. S,  in Okanogan.  For more information (509) 422-7300.