SSS Library by Louise Kuebker, Librarian Calling ALL bookworms! COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE BOOKS & MORE! We have an ever changing selection of Vintage Collectible books arriving daily. Make us a weekly stop for all your treasured finds and pick up books for your weekly reading pleasure. The Library / bookstore is open to the public, 8…
Our big semiannual rummage sale is this weekend, May 3-5! Hundreds of items that have been donated to South Salem Senior Center’s Nifty Thrifty Rummage Room over the last six months will be available to buy at deep discounts. From clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s) to household goods to even plants for your garden and…
by Roger Corrado Is your Go-Bag ready in case of an Emergency? Roger Corrado volunteers in the computer room and between his duties at the Center he also is involved with Emergency Preparedness Training. In case of an emergency, Roger recommends preparing a Go-Bag you can grab at a moment’s notice. To assemble your kit,…
by Arlene Williams March 14th was a super day! Some of my friends joined Best Oregon Tours to visit the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum. I had seen the carousel before, but this trip included docents/guides that briefed us on the history and took us downstairs to see the figures being carved and painted. The…
Garden Club by Barbara Castle In April, the Garden Club will offer a presentation on Drip Irrigation. Many folks have pots for veggies, flowers & other growing things and drip irrigation will make our backs less stressed. The Garden Club will meet at the South Salem Senior Center at 1pm. Our May meeting will be…
I’m pleased to meet you as the current newsletter editor, though you might think I am a ghost editing the newsletter. I spend 3 or sometimes 4 days a week working in Portland AND am busy building my retirement career while in Salem the remainder of the week. I conduct a photo organizing (and MORE)…
Every month we’re profiling one of our members. This month, we’re featuring Renata Pilotto! Renata Pilotto has been a member about 6 months. She volunteers in the Nifty Thrifty Rummage Room, the Gift Shoppe, at the front desk, and during our Friday Bingo games. She retired from a job with the state. She enjoys working…
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward tonight before you go to bed (or at 2:00 AM, if you’re awake then!). Curious about the history of Daylight Savings Time? Check out these trivia from our newsletter, researched by Donna Avina. Benjamin Franklin, as a joke, was first to suggest Daylight Saving Time in 1784. In…
Garden Club by Barbara Castle March brings the first day of Spring, YAHOO! Aren’t we all ready for it after this snowy surprise from Mother Nature in early February? Mid-February, as I write this, I am watching heavy rain and hearing strong winds. The snow has mostly melted from our hills. Our March Garden Club…
Our new website is live, but we’re not done yet. The bare bones are in but there’s still a lot more content coming. We’re going to be adding more information to the existing pages over the coming months, as well as adding more features to the site. Is there something you’d like to see us…