SENIOR CENTER

The Thrift Store will host its annual Western and Early Winter Sale on Saturday (Sept. 5). Weather permitting, the sale will be held outside. Racks of western clothing and fall weather clothing will be ripe for the picking at bargain prices. Many western décor items, collectibles, cast iron, and other miscellany will be available. Don’t […]

The Senior Center Thrift Store now has over 700 followers on Instagram. @mvseniorthriftstore. Instagram is the best place to learn of special sales and specialty items that have been donated and are ready for sale. Recent items included a rear hatch shelter for a VW bus, 100-count box of puppy training pads, and large pieces […]

The dining room has been painted. Nothing brightens things up like a fresh coat of paint. With just a little over two weeks before the next big Western and Early Winter Sale, volunteers have been full speed ahead getting everything ready. Be sure and mark your calendar for Saturday (Sept. 5) for the big sale. […]

Smoke and heat have infiltrated the valley, but the Senior Center is a respite for cool air and good food. This month Tony Dwinell is Senior of the Month and enjoying the privileges that come with that status. The Thrift Store is now on new August hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, […]

Work is ongoing in the Senior Center dining room. A lovely new coat of paint will soon brighten the walls. The Thrift Store was able to donate several items to the victims of the Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Reservation in the Nespelem area, including blankets and other bedding. The store is always willing […]

There’s been a little bit of sawdust in the Senior Center dining room as the wainscoting is being replaced. The improvement is outstanding. July 31 is the last Friday the Thrift Store will be open. Regular hours beginning Aug. 1 are Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m-3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Come in from the heat and smoke […]

When the Farmer’s Market is bustling, so is the Thrift Store. Shoppers filled the store on Saturday (July 18) and loaded up their $5 bags with goodies. Volunteers can always tell how much clothing is “flying off the racks” by the number of empty hangers they collect. Even the kids are learning young how to […]

With summer in full swing, it was a perfect time to hold an ice cream social for the seniors on Tuesday (July 7). Volunteers served up ice cream with toppings and more sweet treats on the side. The Thrift Store has continued to see plenty of shoppers on Saturday mornings. A trial Friday morning opening […]

After a week with maintenance and holiday closures, the Senior Center lunches are back on track, and the thrift store is open summer hours. The next big special sale is already in the works for Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 5, there will be a combination Western Sale and Early Winter Sale. Volunteers are […]

There are some closures of note during this holiday week. There will be no senior meals on Friday (July 3). The thrift store will be open on Friday (July3) from 9 a.m.-noon and closed on Saturday (July 4). The winner of the gift basket for June was Marsha Wilson. Congratulations! Volunteers at the thrift store […]