Fred Malone, of Marion, was named as the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 15, 2017. Malone was nominated by Don Wilson. Charlotte Rowe, David Schaber, Ednita Vaflor and Judy Walker were also finalists […]
Senior Citizens Day is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”
May 8, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center invites senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 15, 2017. The theme for this year’s event is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”. The dinner celebration will be held at the Marion […]
Senior Center seeking nominations for 2017 Pearl Roberts Award
April 7, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center is now accepting nominations for the twelfth annual Pearl R. Roberts Award, recognizing outstanding community service by a senior citizen. Mrs. Roberts was instrumental in the development of the current Marion Senior Center facility, as well as many other programs and services for Marion area older adults. Nominees for this award, […]
Boomer Nights return to the Marion Senior Center
September 19, 2016 by
After a taking a holiday break during the summer months, the Marion Senior Center will once again be expanding their hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Boomer Nights to accommodate the schedules of Baby Boomers and other seniors working during the day. The center is introducing two new classes on Thursday evenings. Yoga will […]
Senior Center to host “Pre-Memorial Day Dance”
May 24, 2016 by
The Marion Senior Center will be hosting a “Pre-Memorial Day Dance” on the evening of Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food will be served at 6:00 pm, and will feature a choice of a grilled hot dog or hamburger, potato chips, ice cream and a beverage. Highlighting the evening’s festivities […]
Victor receives 2016 Pearl R. Roberts Award
May 13, 2016 by
Steven Victor was named as the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 9 . Victor was nominated by Marion City Fire Chief Tony Zwolle. Nita Hurd was also a finalist for the Roberts Award. […]
“Age is Just a Number” is theme of 2016 Senior Citizens Day celebration
May 4, 2016 by
The Marion Senior Center invites senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 9, 2016. The theme for this year’s event is “Age is Just a Number”, and the dinner celebration will be held at the Marion Senior […]
Senior Center seeks nominations for 2016 Pearl Roberts Award
April 13, 2016 by
The Marion Senior Center is now accepting nominations for the eleventh annual Pearl R. Roberts Award, recognizing outstanding community service by a senior citizen. Mrs. Roberts was instrumental in the development of the current Marion Senior Center facility, as well as many other programs and services for Marion area older adults. Nominees for this award, […]
Local government services alter schedules for Veterans Day
November 9, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that offices in City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The following city departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling. Customers normally having refuse collected on Tuesday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 […]
Council on Aging offering free session on coping with holiday blues
November 5, 2015 by
At this time of year, most people feel the need to have everything perfect and festive. However, many times this just isn’t realistic. In fact, coping with loss during the holiday season can be exhausting. This time of year tends to bring out cherished memories and make you miss loved ones, situations or circumstances that […]
