Seniors & Center 50+

An important part of staying healthy as you age is staying engaged physically and socially. The City of Salem along with concerned citizens, and the 501(c)3 nonprofit Friends of Center 50+, collaborated to create Center 50+ as a non-membership community center providing programs and services to adults age 50 and older. Other programs throughout the City provide help in specialized areas.

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Aug. 21
Free "Pop-Up Downtown" Class: Summer Salads11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Wednesday Farmers Market
530 Chemeketa ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Join us as we create a delicious summer salad using local ingredients from the Salem Farmers' Market. Demonstration by Health and Wellness Coordinator Kanoe Barth, of Center 50+.

Presenter: Kanoe Barth

Phone: 503-588-6303

Literary Discussion Group1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza Room
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Scrabble Club5:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Conference Room
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules.

Phone: 503-364-7724

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Aug. 22
Free "Pop-Up Downtown" Class: Beaded Bangle Bracelet1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza in alley next to JC Penney
305 Liberty ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Create your own beaded bangle bracelet in an outdoor setting, under guidance of an experienced instructor. The plaza is located between JC penney and the Chemeketa Parkade. This class is also scheduled for September 12th at the same location.

Presenter: Mona West

Phone: 503-588-6303

Writers Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Plaza Room
Salem Public Library

WYTT members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen.

Phone: 503-371-1366

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Center 50+
Monday 7:30 a.m–9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
2615 Portland RD NE
Salem OR 97301
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