Senior Services Programs

Educational Opportunities

Numerous classes are offered each month to promote personal enrichment and education. Some of these are one-time craft classes or informational seminars, while others run as a weekly series or on a regular basis.  Some classes are arranged in partnership with other organizations, such as Linn Benton Community College, Lebanon Samaritan Hospital and others.  Examples of class offerings include:

  • Lunch & Learn – Educational Presentations with a variety of speakers/topics
  • AARP Safe Driving Classes
  • Numerous exercise classes

Health Services

The Senior Center has a Wellness Room with two treadmills, an elliptical machine, a stationary bicycle and other exercise equipment available for use, at no cost.

Wellness programs are sponsored occasionally and include, for example, diabetes screenings or wellness and nutritional talks. The Senior Center also partners with local agencies in promoting programs of interest to seniors, such as a Caregiver Support groups and many others. 

A blood pressure machine is available on site for the convenience of our seniors.

Social Services

A variety of services are offered free of charge at the Center as a support for seniors.

Outside agencies provide: 

  • Legal consultation for senior issues 
  • Tax form preparation 
  • Medicaid and supplemental insurance, through neutral party 
  • In-home care and Medicaid assistance
  • Private counseling for personal issues 

      The Senior Center also has available: 

  • Fix-it-Brigade for simple home projects (which does not include plumbing or electrical work)

Recreational and Social Activities

Opportunities for recreation and social activities are available to all seniors on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and include: 

  • Seniors on the Go (SoGo) Adventure Group - meets weekly
  • Pinochle, Cribbage, Dominoes – meets weekly
  • Potlucks – third Thursday of every month
  • Puzzles, Pool, Computers – Daily
  • Board Games, Ping Pong and Wii – Daily
  • Knitting and Quilting 
  • Wood Carving and Craft Groups
  • Much More - check out our calendar

Nutrition Program

A hot lunch is served at the Senior Center every weekday by the Cascades West Council of Governments Senior Meals Program. A donation is suggested for meals. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are suggested to ensure a meal is available, as it is hard to plan for multiple walk-ins. Home delivery of meals is also provided through the Meals on Wheels program. The program is available to those 60 and older.  Information can be obtained by calling the Senior Meals number, at (541) 451.1139. 

Newsletter

A vital link to the broader community is the monthly newsletter published by the Senior Center. This provides news about special and on-going activities and services, the monthly meals program menu, special senior group events, and public service information of interest to seniors. It includes a calendar of monthly activities and phone numbers for various community resources. Newsletters can be picked up at the Senior Center or mailed each month (for a $5 fee for postage).  The newsletter is also posted on the Lebanon Senior Center Facebook page.    

Information and Referral

The Senior Center maintains current information about services available in the Lebanon area in order that seniors may be directed to the proper resource when help is needed. Information can be obtained by calling or stopping at the Center.

Rental of Building

The Senior Center is available to non-profit groups and the general public as a rental facility. Click here for information about hours of availability and rates or call the Senior Center at (541) 258.4919.  

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are vital to Senior Center operations and provide older adults with varied opportunities to engage in meaningful and worthwhile activities. 

Examples of some services provided by volunteers include:

  • Senior Center Greeters
  • Computer assistance – intro to computers
  • Driver for Meals on Wheels 
  • Class instructor – share a craft or present on a topic of interest
  • Meals program server 
  • Coordinator of games – help facilitate or be a point-person for groups
  • Newsletter assistance 
  • Senior Center decorators 
  • Potluck assistance – help set up, serve and/or clean up
  • Health services assistant 
  • Fix-it-Brigade assistance
  • Movie set-up helper
  • Special Event assistance
  • Blood drive check-in help