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Klamath County Senior Services & Activities
Open Fridays for Meals & Transportation Would You Like a Lift? Power Lift Chairs Starting at $699 Several fabrics and colors to choose from
Weekly Hot Lunches:
Mon.–Fri.
Billiard Room Open
Mon.-Thurs.
8am–4:30pm
Friday
9am–2:00pm
11:30am–12:30pm
Blood Pressure Machine:
Mon.–Fri. in Lobby 9am–2:00pm
Body Recall (Exercise):
• Advanced/Beginners Classes
2 classes each day/Mon., Wed., Fri. 9–10am & 10:30–11:30am Body Recall (Exercise):
Thurs. only
10:15-11:15am
Computers for Use by Seniors: Upon request Craft Group:
Every Thursday
Ballroom Dancing:
Wednesdays
Gift Shop:
Mon.–Thurs. 10am–3pm,
9am–11am 1pm–3:30pm
Fridays 10am-2pm
Golden Age Club*: Cards & Bingo Mon. & Thurs.
12:30pm–4pm
Klamath County Library Services Branch: and Thursdays
Eligibility Assistance: By appointment
Veterans Social Club:
11:00am-Noon 1:00pm-2:00pm Thursdays
10:00am-11:30am
KBSCC Board of Directors: Wednesday, June 26th 10:00am-12:00pm KBSCC Senior Advisory Council: June 19th Hearing Aid Check:
J.D. Howell
A Clean Carpet Is A Healthy Carpet MS Support Group: 541-884-9112 Regular vacuuming and cleaning prolong the life of your carpet.
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Thursday, June 12th, 1:30pm
Community Lounge, Pine St
Parkinson’s Support Group
Tuesday, June 17th, 1:00pm Elmer's Restaurant
June Birthdays:
Tuesday, June 10th, 11:30am
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The Center offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Open Fridays for Meals & Transportation 9:00am to 2:00pm
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