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The Senior Center will be closed in alignment with Klamath Falls City and Klamath County schools in the event of inclement weather full day closures. Early closures and late starts will be addressed on a case by case basis. We will post inclement weather information here and on our Social Media accounts. We are working towards a mass notification system where you can sign up for voice, text, or email alerts from the Center!

Serving the Klamath Community through Meals on Wheels

A knock at the door might not seem like a big deal to many of us. But, to a homebound senior, it could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings hope. It brings health. It brings the nutrition and care that will completely make their day. We can’t do it alone. It takes all of us to keep the meals on wheels movement going. Call the Senior Center at 541-883-7171 to become a volunteer today!

If you or someone you know is in need of Meals on Wheels, please register with the Klamath Lake Counties Council on Aging by calling 541-205-5400.

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Klamath Basin Senior Center

5 hours ago

On Monday, April 29, Klamath Hospice Muffin Monday is honored to host Brion Pinkerton, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Klamath, Lake, Harney, & Malheur Counties.Brion will be presenting on the VA S.A.V.E., information that will help you act with care and compassion if you come across a Veteran who is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention:S Know the Signs that indicate a Veteran might be thinking about suicideA Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”V Validate the Veteran’s experienceE Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help ... See MoreSee Less

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Klamath Basin Senior Center

1 day ago

This year, the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center participated in the 2023-2024 Subaru Share the Love® campaign. We want to thank @subaru_usa for the opportunity to participate this year. 307 Meals on Wheels of America Members nationwide joined together for this campaign! Thank you, @subaru_usa , for your unwavering generosity and support of the seniors we serve. #MealsOnWheels programs across the country thank you! At a time when 12 million older Americans are facing hunger, the work we do to support seniors in our community is more vital than ever. We would also like to thank our Meals on Wheels volunteers and the Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging for their continuous support of time, talent, and treasure! ... See MoreSee Less

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Klamath Basin Senior Center

1 day ago

Introducing La Patrona, Klamath’s New Spanish Language RadioBy Katherine Duarte, Program CoordinatorKlamath County Public HealthKlamath County Public Health, Wynne Broadcasting and the Hispanic Health Committee are excited to bring you La Patrona, the Klamath Basin’s new Spanish language radio station, and La Voz de Klamath (The Voice of Klamath, www.lavozdeklamath.com), the station’s website. Tune into La Patrona on 106.5 FM, AM 1240 or stream it on the Klamath Radio app. Submitting content for La Patrona and La Voz is an easy way to make sure your messaging is reaching our Spanish-speaking community. Send your event flyers and public service announcements (PSAs) to Katherine Duarte at kduarte@klamathcounty.org to get them added to both the radio and website. No need to translate PSAs to Spanish—La Patrona has this covered! Plus, La Patrona can take your basic information and turn it into an amazing radio ad or PSA for you, including all the copywriting, translation and production! The partnership is offering this service to our valued community partners AT NO COST at this time, so take advantage of the opportunity to get your content into the rotation! Contact Katherine with questions.We’ve also begun a fun new five-minute FREE interview series. Spanish speaking community partners have come by the studio to share how their programs are creating better health and wellbeing for our Latino community. We’d love to interview your agency’s Spanish speaking staff. Contact Katherine to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

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Klamath Basin Senior Center

2 days ago

Find Your Joy in Volunteering“Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.Volunteers are an integral part of the work we do. By donating your time, you can play an invaluable role in supporting our older adults, people with disabilities and their families.Just a few hours of your time is priceless to the older adults we serve every day.  Administration: Volunteers help with reception, clerical and data entry as needed in various programs. Drivers: Help those who no longer drive get to their appointments, run errands and grocery shop. Activity Leaders/Instructors: Provide physical, mental and social activity programming at the Center, training provided. We are actively seeking Singing/Music Group Leader(s) and Art Class Instructors. Home Visits: Provide weekly visits to lonely and isolated seniors.  Maintenance Helpers: Conduct minor repairs at the Senior Center and assist maintenance manager with work orders. Meals on Wheels: Drivers assist with daily meal deliveries to homebound adults in Klamath County. BINGO: Assist with Bingo set-up, calling and monitoring. SHIBA: (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Trained to help older adults understand their health insurance options, including private, prescriptions and government plans. Village Volunteers: Assist with minor home repairs, build wheelchair ramps, weatherizing homes, yard maintenance, light housekeeping. For more information please stop in at 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 or call 541-883-7171 ext. 128 ... See MoreSee Less

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Klamath Basin Senior Center

3 days ago

Reminder! We will not be serving a Congregate Meal Today, Tuesday, April the 23rd due to the United Way Banquet. Thank you for your understanding! ... See MoreSee Less

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